Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in June of 2008. Started taking Enbrel in March, 2009.
Run as much as I can, and race as well as I can. Make the most of however much time I have left as an able-bodied runner.
Training for the 2018 Colorado Marathon
Long-Term Running Goals:
Run until I'm old, and then run some more. Stand tall.
Personal:
1 wife, 2 kids. 1 cat. Work as a GIS Specialist/Map Geek
Endure and persist; this pain will turn to your good. - Ovid
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. - Romans 5:1-5
Ran the dog around the block. Then did the Millville Hill Loop with an 8-mile tinman tempo. Had a headwind going south (first half of run), and tailwind going north (second half of run). The tailwind, combined with the downhill of the second half, kind of put me to sleep, so I ended up just cruising and daydreaming and not really exerting myself too hard. Oh well, probably a good thing, since I only had one easy day since my last workout, so recovery is good.
Mile
Split
Comment
1
6:01
7/8 uphill, 1/8 downhill
2
6:03
1/2 uphill, 1/2 flat
3
5:58
1/2 downhill, 1/2 uphill
4
6:26
The Millville Hill (all uphill)
5
5:42
3/4 flat, 1/4 uphill (tailwind)
6
5:58
1/8 uphill, 7/8 downhill
7
5:51
all downhill
8
5:37
1/3 downhill, 2/3 flat
Got some email info from the Indy Mini today. I'm pretty excited about this race. The min elevation is about 700' and the max elevation is about 730'...so it's close to sea level and pretty much flat. The Course Tool indicates I should run pretty even splits. Here's the prize money breakdown:
Prize Money
Open
$3,500.00
2
$2,000.00
3
$1,750.00
4
$1,250.00
5
$1,000.00
6
$800.00
7
$750.00
8
$500.00
9
$250.00
10
$100.00
Not bad for a half. They also sent a start list of "elites". The only guys I had heard of were myself and Sean Sundwall. Most of the rest are local (Indiana) runners. There are few east-African sounding names too:
5
Jason
Lokwatom
6
Joseph
Mutinda
7
Elijah
Nyabuti
8
George
Towett
But no more than a half-dozen or so. They discontinued the old Elite Program this year, and no longer pay for anyone's travel. But with $3500 for first place, there will still be some pretty smokin' guys...probably just not as many, or maybe fewer 2nd-tier runners. I'm somewhere in the 3rd tier, but would love to steal a 9 or 10 spot. That would be rowdy.
Currently how their program works, is if you are a sub-1:14 half runner, they will comp you, no questions asked (other than documentation of your time). If you are a sub-1:10 runner, they will comp you and give you a free hotel. I think that's a incredibly good deal, less stringent than many other races. I forget women's standards, but they are fair too.
Also, it's a Saturday race. Does this all meet the Blog recommend criteria?
Oh, and there's more:
6:00 a.m.- Pre-race hospitality
NCAA
building (map attached)
Come
relax and enjoy some refreshments before the race.Your Mini-Marathon bib number serves as your
entry into this room.This exclusive
area will have private restrooms for your use and water.You may also leave your warm-up clothing in
this room so that it can be transported over to the finish line VIP tent for
you to pick up after the race.
Oh...yeah...private restrooms. I know this will get Jon's attention. This is better than St. George already. If the food is good, I may not actually do the race.
Brooks Axiom Miles: 12.50
Comments
From superfly on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 13:52:04 from 209.33.210.52
Looks very good Paul. Your running strong now too so I'll be looking for you to steal some rowdy cash:) Are you taking the whole family out?
From redrooster on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 13:52:22 from 129.123.3.31
don't forget my cut of the prize money for coaching you on the wiley common ground cemetary course-the ultimate training run. I'll take 40% thank you.
From Jon on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 14:02:40 from 138.64.2.76
Cool. Good luck. I misread the prize money at first glance and thought first place was 3,500,000. That would be nice!
Comp for 1:14, huh? Maybe I'll do it next year.
From paul on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 14:12:28 from 65.103.252.214
Yup, this is actually a family vacation. I would never just go to Indiana for a race, but it's where I grew up and where my parents and sister still live. Hopefully I can win a little money to take everyone out for lunch.
From Jon on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 17:05:29 from 138.64.2.76
Private restrooms?!? Count me in!
From wheakory on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 17:23:08 from 134.50.89.33
I've had runner friends run this race and they said the organization and everything about the race is wonderful.
They left away with a great experience. I know you'll do well.
From Sean Sundwall on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 19:30:17 from 209.67.107.10
Paul...I posted on my blog the times I was able to gather for each of the elites. It's probably not perfect, but it gives you an idea of where we are. Barring extreme weather, a Top 10 finish is within the realm of possibility. Looking forward to it.
From paul on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 19:45:29 from 65.103.252.214
Good homework Sean, that's really helpful. Wow, after the first few guys, it's pretty wide open for those last few top 10 spots. Should be lots of fun.
From MichelleL on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 19:41:32 from 67.41.191.143
Do they allow motorized scooter entries? Sounds like a fun race. So if I were in racing shape I'd do the female research, but perhaps Sean's bored and will do it for the women too ???
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