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January 2009

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Location:

Portland,OR,

Member Since:

Nov 02, 2005

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

5K: 15:41-Portland Track Festival 2010

10K: 31:34-Linfield College (Track) 2012

10 Mile: 51:57-Pear Blossom 2009

1/2 Marathon: 1:10:42-Foot Traffic Flat 2010

Marathon: 2:29:35-Newport 2013

50K: 3:48:06-Weiser River 50K 2021

Short-Term Running Goals:

Next Race:

12-hour race, sometime in 2021

100 mile race, sometime...

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 1:10 Half Marathon

Sub 2:30 Marathon

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200.00
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5.00

For some strange reason I felt fine this morning when I woke up despite all of the junk I ate late last night.  That made for a good run.  I only went 5 miles as I don't want to overdue it this week and increase the miles too quickly.

Adidas (305)

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Total Distance
4.00

4 miles this morning along the St Mary's and Albertsons loop.  Lots of people out today--new years resolutions perhaps?  Hamstrings a little sore from yesterdays squats.  I'll try and do these more often and hopefully it will strengthen my legs a bit.

White (220)

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8.00

Nothing special with my run this morning.  I just kept thinking about what a great game Utah played last night and what a joke it is that BYU has a national championship after beating a 6-5 Michigan team in 1984.  That's the whole reason the BCS was established--to keep mediocre teams like that one claiming a championship.

Adidas (313)

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8.00

Felt really good tonight as I ran an extended loop around St. Mary's, the golf course and home via North Phoenix Highway.  Not much else to say....

Adidas (321)

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7.00

Another good run today.  I overdressed but that happens sometimes.  I ran throughout the neighborhoods in East Medfor, specifically off of Foothill drive behind the tennis courts.  Lots of hills which makes for a good workout.

White (227)

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8.00

An out-and-back course today.  Ran west on Barnett, over the freeway and past Dr. Eddy's office to Kings Highway and back.  The only issue was when I nearly rolled an ankle as I was crossing the overpass on my way out and again on my way back.  The lighting is minimal there and I'll have to be more careful next time.

Adidas (328)

1 more mile with the dog.

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Total Distance
9.00

South down north Phoenix Highway then across the freeway and north on the bike path to Barnett Rd. 2 miles home and called it a day. It's nice that my garmin keeps its signal on the bike trail because there are no leaves on the trees. Oh yeah, and I found 90 cents. Pretty good run.

White (236)

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6.00

Ran with my dad today, leaving from Jill's house and up into the hills above East Medford.  According to mapmyrun, the incline in two sections are 8-9% which makes for a tough climb.  It's always fun to have a companion on a run and my dad was insighful as always.  Another cool morning but shorts were still fine and there was no ice so no complaints from me.

Sinister (272)

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Total Distance
7.00

I wanted to keep things slow today so I ran with my dog for 3 miles (2 at the start and 1 after I was finished).  She had never been more than 1 mile but she managed to do really well.  Between the dog runs I ran the Albertsons loop twice.  I'm glad I kept things close to the house because I needed 2 bathroom stops....pathetic for such a short run.  Not sure the cause.

Adidas (335)

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Total Distance
1.00

With the dog.  Better than nothing.....

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Total Distance
12.00

4 miles to Jills, 4 miles with my dad and 4 miles back to my house.  It was 30 degrees (I'm loving living in Meford compared to Cedar) but there was ice all over the place.  It made for many miles run around 8:30/average but there's no way to fix that.  I'd rather go slow and not fall....

Adidas (348)

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Total Distance
7.00

5 miles this morning with my dad around the Foothill-Golf Course loop.  Nice and easy conversational pace.  The fog was so think that my eyes were peppered with little drops of moisture like rain but it was strange because it wasn't raining--the humidity was 100% though.  2 more miles with the dog.  I think she kinda enjoyed it for once...

Adidas (355)

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Total Distance
10.00

I'm not feeling well today.  Just a sore throat though so not enough to stay home.  I ran south on North Phoenix Highway, across the freeway and home via the bike path.  I added 1 mile on the St. Mary's track to make it an even 10.  My throat actually felt better after the run so hopefully it continues to improve.

Adidas (365)

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Total Distance
4.00

Treadmill

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Total Distance
10.00

I was planning on 6 miles but felt pretty good and decided to extend the route a bit and make it 10 miles.  I ran south past Home Depot, over the freeway and north on Highway 99 to Barnett, then east to my home.  Lots of ice on the sidewalks which made for some slow spots.  I'm still a little sick but I seem to feel better while I'm running.  Hopefully I can kick it soon...

White (237)

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Total Distance
10.50

Golf course loop back to back, ran counter-clockwise.  Learned that it's actually 10.5 miles, not an even 10 like I had thought, so that's...good?  Awesome weather in Medford.  Shorts in January!  I love it here.

Adidas (375)

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7.00

 

3 loops this morning, twice around Albertsons and once around St. Mary's HS.  Finished off with 3 loops around my neighborhood to make it 7 for the day.  My legs felt better today than they have in weeks.  Spent the next few hours watching Obama get sworn in as President and wondering how much 'change' we're going to see in America.

White (244)

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Total Distance
9.50

Barnett to the bike trail, south to Phoenix and then past Home Depot on North Phoenix Highway, plus a little past the church and Alameda St.  Felt pretty good, although I still feel a little sick.  I just can't seem to kick it for some reason.

Adidas (385)

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7.00

7 miles around the golf course and St. Mary's loop.  Perfect weather and body feels good.  I need to sign up for another run so I can start focusing on an event/date.  If only I knew where I was going to be living...

Adidas (392)

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Total Distance
6.00

Golf course loop in a clockwise direction, plus a little around the homes behind the tennis courts off of Foothill Drive.  I didn't hurt or feel uncomfortable in any way, but I just wasn't into it today.  I didn't feel like running one bit but did anyway, for whatever that's worth...

White (250)

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Total Distance
4.00

4 miles on the treadmill. Mentally I'm just not into running right now. Blah. Hopefully the weekend break will do me some good and I'll be read to go on Monday.

Adidas (396)

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Total Distance
12.50

Pretty good run today.  I ran a course that I've been neglecting lately--the North Phoenix Highway to the hills east of Phoenix.  I like the rolling hills, just not the tight shoulder that leaves little room to run on.  I got hit by a car at the light just south of Home Depot.  Really just brushed by the rear-view window on the passenger side, but I slammed my fist on the car window and it didn't even phase the driver.  Then I realized it was a 80+ year old lady and I felt kinda bad.  The driver in the car that was following had a shocked look on her face and inquired if I was okay which was nice of her.  Anyway, all's well that ends well and I'm fine.....more alert than ever about sketchy drivers though...

Adidas (408)

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Total Distance
8.00

I wanted to run a somewhat flat course today so I made 4 loops around the neighborhood.  Twice around St. Mary's and two more times around Albertsons.  I was able to run 1 mile on grass between portions on Barnett and Golf View.  Pace was slow but I didn't feel like going any faster.

White (258)

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Total Distance
7.50

Golf course loop plus the hills off of Foothill Dr, behind the tennis courts.  My lower abs felt better today than they have in two months.  I've been focusing on strengthening my core and it seems to be working.

Adidas (415)

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Total Distance
5.00

Golf course loop, ran counter-clockwise.  I picked up the pace the last two miles and it sure felt good to get the legs moving again.  I wish I could find a race this weekend.  The soonest one in the valley isn't until February 22nd.  Bummer.

White (263)

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Total Distance
10.00

10 miles as I ran south on North Phoenix Highway and then returned on the bike path.  Super foggy this morning and I was a little worried about running on this road after last Monday but everything worked out just fine.  I pushed the pace on mile 9 (from Best Western to Key Bank on Barnett) and managed a 5:24.  Called it a day one mile later.

Adidas (425)

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Total Distance
7.00

Golf course loop plus 1 loop around Albertsons.  Great weather for January.  Legs are feeling good and I'm happy with how this month has gone.  It took me a little while to fully recover from the CIM but just after the month started I was feeling 100 percent.  I'll keep gradually increasing the mileage through Feb and March and then find a marathon in May to target.  I'm hopeing it will be Eugene but I may consider the Avenue of the Giants, Vancouver or back to Lincoln like last year.

White (270)

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Total Distance
200.00
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