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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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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Saucony Trail Shoe Lifetime Miles:						247.50
Hoka Clifton Lifetime Miles:						491.50
Saucony Type A6 Lifetime Miles:						186.50
Saucony Zealot Lifetime Miles:						478.75
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

Wed, Oct 29, 2008

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

Planned day off.

I have registered for my next big race, The Indy Mini Marathon. It's a flat, fast half marathon near sea level, the biggest half in the U.S., and always has top-notch competition. Perhaps I can get in shape and run a nice PR there. Seemed like the thing to do, since I will be visiting my family in the area next spring anyway. They give comps to anyone who has run under 1:15:00, so I figure nothing to lose by signing up early.

Comments

From Jon on Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 15:51:31

By the way, I just noticed that Kory has 12 pairs of shoes, so you lose the Most Shoes title.

From The Howling Commando on Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 09:17:07

That little one is growing up quickly! Adorable :-D

Was wondering if sometime you could give me some advice, Paul. I'm sure you know that I've been battling that achilles issue forever it seems, but I'm finally logging 20-25 miles a week and my times are dropping nicely. Today I managed about 8:40 pace without pain, and have had a few miles this week under 8:00 pace. I really want to try to do my third marathon, and I was thinking of even trying to do the Keybank Vermont City Marathon 5/24/09 where I did my second marathon. Do you think it is smart to do a spring marathon if you live in the northeast? I'm just concerned about trying to build up a long run. :-

From paul on Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 10:34:26

I don't think there is any problem in general with doing a spring marathon. You just have to be discipline during the winter and get out everyday, and build a solid base. Once March rolls around and things thaw out a little bit, you may be able to up the miles more and throw in some quality workouts too (tempos, intervals, etc.). So I think you could be ready by late May if you take it steady and consistent.

That said, there's also nothing wrong with deferring for another season and spending even more time on building fitness and resistance to injury. You are very young, and there are thousands of marathons that take place every year without fail. In other words, don't be in a hurry and don't fret if things don't come together, or if you have another injury setback. Think long-term.

From The Howling Commando on Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 10:52:49

Hmm, it's just so hard taking time off because even though I don't really love racing, I like the feeling of being out there and proving to myself at least that hard work pays off. I rarely get to run with anyone too so races are about the only time I actually get to run with other people. I kind of miss it haha. But I guess it will be better to err on the side of caution. I don't want another setback :(

From Paul Petersen on Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 14:20:51

Benn - is there a good training series in your area? Those are fun social events, plus they will help you train and progress into a marathon. Best of all worlds.

And in my earlier comment, I wasn't trying to talk you out of a marathon, but rather was trying to put some perspective on the situation in case you cannot run one this spring. But if everything goes well, then by all means go for it!

From The Howling Commando on Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 14:25:17

Well I usually do this winter series that is held in Albany low fee (only $3-$5) no bibs or anything. more of big training runs.

It starts In December and progresses something like: 15k, half marathon, 20k, 25k, 30k, then full marathon every other week or so, ending in the end of February. It's held on a 3.5 mi college campus loop so it's not hilly either.

From MichelleL on Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 20:22:04

Hey, any idea what the female equivalent time is for that race? I went to the website to check it out, purely out of curiosity but don't see that info. It does look like a nice race, if you don't get stuck behind 2,000 people.

From The Howling Commando on Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 21:55:43

Michelle, if you are talking about the Keybank Vermont City Marathon, generally the winning women come in around 2:50 or just under. 3:00 would put you in top 10.

From MichelleL on Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 21:57:28

Nah, I was asking about the Mini Indy. Sorry, I should have clarified.

From Paul Petersen on Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 22:54:31

Michelle - with your times, you would qualify for both hotel and entry. I'll email you the document.

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