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Location:

Fort Collins,CO,

Member Since:

May 15, 2003

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Unaided PR's:
5K: 14:48 (Track - 2001)
10K: 30:45 (Track - 2001)
10K: 31:32 (Bolder Boulder - 2013)
Half Marathon: 1:06:09 (Duluth - 2013)
Marathon: 2:17:54 (Grandma's) - 2014)
Marathon: 2:19:47 (Indianapolis Monumental - 2013)
Marathon: 2:19:49 (Indianapolis Monumental - 2010)

Aided PR's:
10K: 29:38 (Des News - 2011)
Half Marathon: 1:05:30 (TOU Half - 2011)
Marathon: 2:18:09 (St George - 2007)
Marathon: 2:17:35 (Boston - 2011)

Short-Term Running Goals:

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

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Saucony Kinvara 6 Lifetime Miles:						433.50
Saucony Kinvara 6-2 Lifetime Miles:						358.75
Brooks Pure Connect Blue Lifetime Miles:						337.25
New Balance Trainers Lifetime Miles:						314.50
New Balance 1400 Racers Lifetime Miles:						65.00
Brook Pureflow Lifetime Miles:						99.50

Fri, May 25, 2012

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
7.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.00

Perfect day to run, mid-50s and slight breeze. Ran from work, north on the Power Trail, brisk up-tempo pace. Had an interesting experience, where a runner actually caught me from behind while I was tempo'ing. This doesn't happen much, especially in southeast Fort Collins. The guy ask me if I want to work out with him, which sounded good to me. Turns out his name is Rob Watson, #4 ranked Canadian marathoner who recently ran 2:13 at Rotterdam. He went to CSU several years ago, and is in town staying with friends before Bolder Boulder, where he is running on the Canadian team. It was really nice to run with someone, especially someone of that caliber, and we cruised along at 5:30-5:40 pace for most of it. Ended up with 7 miles, averaged 5:42 overall. Felt really good the whole time, it's amazing how cool weather helps.

Asics Blur 33 Miles: 7.00

Comments

From jtshad on Fri, May 25, 2012 at 13:39:01 from 204.134.132.225

I am sure that doesn't happen...often or ever! Sounds like Bolder Boulder is going to be a good race (as always). Cool to have some company on a tempo workout.

From Jake K on Fri, May 25, 2012 at 13:55:54 from 155.100.226.54

le Blog du Rob!

He's as entertaining as a blogger as he is fast as a runner

From Paul on Fri, May 25, 2012 at 14:03:48 from 207.224.39.118

Hmmm, I had never heard of him, but then again I don't read many blogs. I'll check it out. Very friendly, seemed like a real solid guy.

...

okay, just read his blog, pretty funny stuff.

It's kind of funny because I was actually speeding up while he was behind me because I don't like the feeling of someone running right behind me, and I thought he was just some random Fort Collins guy doing like a half-mile windsprint or some sort of cross-fit stuff. I felt kind of foolish once I found out he's world-class.

From Jake K on Fri, May 25, 2012 at 14:06:08 from 155.100.226.54

he's one of the few true elites that is candid and open about his training, etc. every once in a while he'll say or do something crazy and the letsrun crowd will go nuts - that's how I discovered his blog.

yeah you never want to get rolled down by a crossfitter. its definitely better on the ego when you find out he's a 2:13 guy :-)

From Fishon on Fri, May 25, 2012 at 18:29:42 from 97.124.180.93

I was wondering if you would be interested in some informal coaching (paid). It wouldn't entail alot, check-ups, email discussion, maybe a coffee once/twice a month. Let me know...thank you sir!

From Jon on Fri, May 25, 2012 at 19:23:03 from 74.177.120.63

Not often two sub-2:18 guys run into each other.

From Paul on Sat, May 26, 2012 at 14:45:07 from 71.208.133.240

Fishon - i'll think about it get back to you...

From Fishon on Mon, May 28, 2012 at 16:39:44 from 97.124.182.125

No worries - just let me know. I'm pretty laid back/informal. I'm 44 years old, and would like to try and break 3 hours and, perhaps, run Boston again. My best is a 3:06:47. During my last training session, I was running 70 miles per week (+/-). If your not interested, I completely understand!

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