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Location:

Kingsbury,TX,USA

Member Since:

Jan 10, 2011

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

 

Some day I will not be able to do this...today is not that day!

Started Running (6/1/10) @ 50 Yrs Old

  • 5K:
    • 22:26 (7:14 pace) McAllister Park 8/14/10
    • 22:24 San Marcos (7:13 pace) 10/19/10
    • 21:09 San Marcos (6:49 pace) 11/20/10
    • 20:19 San Marcos-Faith Run (6:33 pace) 5/26/12
    • 20:06 Fentress (6:26 pace) 10/20/12
    • *19:21 Gruene (6:20 pace) 11/22/12 (*Short Course)
    • 19:42 San Marcos-Faith Run (6:21 pace) 5/25/13
    • 19:42 San Marcos-Faith Run (6:21 pace) 5/24/14 (Not a Typo, exactly same time as last year)
    • 21:38 New Braunfels Orange Leaf (6:58 pace) 7/19/14
    • 19:33 Gruene Turkey Trot (6:18 pace) 11/27/14
    • 19:43 Kyle-For the Love of Go (6:27 pace) 2/14/15

  • 5 Miles:

    • 34:03 (6:48 pace) Hillsboro, Ill 7/4/11
  • 10Ks:
    • 43:24 (7:00 pace) Gatesville, Tx 6/4/11
  • Half Marathons:
    • 1:42:16 (7:48 pace) Austin Livestrong  2/20/11
    • 1:36:23 (7:21 pace) Moe's Better Half  3/6/11
    • 1:35:55 (7:19 pace) Chosen Half Marathon for Adoption 10/29/11
    • 1:30:10 (6:53 pace) Austin 3M 1/2/12
    • 1:43:13 (7:54 pace) Orange Leaf  7/14/12
    • 1:33:44 (7:08 pace) Chosen Half Marathon for Adoption 10/27/12
    • 1:32:23 (7:03 pace) Austin 3M 1/13/13
    • 1:35:16 (7:16 pace) Marathon for Adoption 10/26/13 (Ran off-course .3 miles)
    • 1:36:48 (7:23 pace) SA Rock-N-Roll 11/17/13
    • 1:37:06 (7:25 pace) Chosen Half Marathon for Adoption 10/25/14
    • 2:00:28 (9:11 pace) Long Beach Half Marathon (Paced Callie) 10/11/15
    • 1:39:29 (7:35 pace) Marathon for Adoption 11/21/15
    • 1:34:06 (7:11 pace) Marathon for Adoption 11/19/16
    • 1:37:43 (7:37 pace) Marathon for Adoption 11/18/17
    • 1:36:30 (7:22 pace) Marathon for Adoption 11/17/18
    • 1:45:10 (8:01 Paced Callie) Surf City Half Marathon 2/2/20
  • Marathons:
    • 3:38:09 (8:19 pace) Oklahoma City Marathon 5/1/11
    • 3:30:16 (8:01 pace) Ft. Worth Cowtown 2/26/12
    • 3:30:53 (8:03 pace) Oklahoma City Marathon 4/29/12 
    • 0:00:00 (DNF) Ft Worth Cowtown Marathon 2/24/13 (Ran off-course)
    • 3:22:56 (7:44 pace) Temple Army Marathon BQ 4/21/13
    • 3:27:24 (7:55 pace) Boston Marathon BQ  4/21/14 
    • 3:18:40 (7:35 pace) CIM Marathon BQ 12/7/14
    • 3:33:07 (8:08 pace) San Antonio R&R Marathon BQ 12/7/16
    • 3:25:32 (7:51pace) The Woodlands Marathon BQ 3/3/18
    • 3:26:17 (7:52 pace) The Woodlands Marathon BQ 3/2/19
  • Triathlons:
  • (1:12:23) Martindale (Sprint) Tri For Old Glory 7/1/12
  • Ragnar Relay:
  • (28:24:24) SoCal Ragnar 4/6-7/18 

Short-Term Running Goals:

  • Running Boston Marathon with Callie 2020 ...!!!
  • Break 19:00 in the 5K
  • Break 1:28 in Half Marathon
  • Hit 3:16:00 in the Marathon

Upcoming Races: 

  • Boston with Callie...!!! (my daughter)

Long-Term Running Goals:

  • Win 1st in the World Series Team Roping Finals Dec. 2020
  • Run Boston with Callie, My Daughter
  • Run Sub-18:00 5K (Ouch)
  • Run Sub- 3:10 Marathon  Run 3:16 Marathon
  • Compete in a Full Iron Man (Not sure since my two major bike accidents)

Personal:

Married, two kids  Kirby (Baylor University, Married not a a Runner), Callie  (TCU University, Married and Runner).

My main sport is Team Roping, I've been doing that all my life. 

I started running in the spring of 2010.

I Just Run               

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 2.00 Year: 2.00
Brooks Racer ST 5 (Race Shoes) Lifetime Miles: 146.57
Saucony Kinvara 2 (Race Shoes) Lifetime Miles: 430.23
Swim Time Lifetime Miles: 26.00
Trek (Road Bike) Lifetime Miles: 989.00
Altra-Instinct-Blue Lifetime Miles: 551.67
Altra Instinct Black Lifetime Miles: 520.10
Altra Paradigm Black Second Pair Lifetime Miles: 7.00
Saucony Kinvara 2 Green (Race Shoes) Lifetime Miles: 145.70
Fri, Sep 30, 2011
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.005.000.000.005.00

24 running miles this week and everything's good. Two days of 7 miles on the road and two days on the treadmill at 5 miles. Next week I'm thinking about just adding one more day at 2 miles and biking about 100 miles. I think it's time to start planning for some races :-)

Today's run was the same as several before (gym treadmill @ max speed). My HR was not as low but I think my legs were just a little tight.

9/30/2011
Mile Time HR HR %
1 7:30:00 138 70% Treadmill
2 7:30:00 147 76%
3 7:30:00 151 78%
4 7:30:00 153 80%
5 7:30:00 155 81%
Total 37:30:00 149 77%
Pace 7:30:00 1%Incline

Matthew 11:28

The Message (MSG)

 

 28-30"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."

Brooks Launch (Retired) Miles: 5.00
Comments
From SlowJoe on Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 10:57:08 from 132.3.53.68

I agree, a little 5k or 10k would give you a good starting point for your comeback, although with all the biking it looks like you haven't lost much. Nice run.

From JG on Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 13:10:32 from 71.59.27.33

Nice job being patient & smart with your weekly buildup. I agree with Joe, try to find an October 5 or 10k, and do a little speedwork to prep yourself ... you may be surprised by your speed on race day. Maybe a February marathon would be best, time to build your mileage up, but before it gets too hot!

From TexasLindsey on Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 18:25:37 from 70.253.142.82

Planning for a race is a great way to jumpstart your motivation!

So you were in Fort Worth the other day? Just a day trip?

From I Just Run on Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 18:29:15 from 67.79.11.242

Yes, I was at the Zoo for a couple hour meeting. Left San Marcos at 4:30 am, it was a long day.

I'm thinking about signing up for a Half Marathon in Gruene, Tx (down here very near San Marcos). It was a big race last year, both Full and Half. I'm not sure if I'm ready for a Half but I'm thinking more of an assesment run than a PR effort. I looked at the time and I could have won my age group last year though. It's on October 29th.

From JG on Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 20:50:59 from 71.59.27.33

IJR, you know your body best, but I would be hesitant to ramp up to a haif marathon at race effort in 30 days after coming off an injury. Personally, I think racing a 10k would give you a much more accurate assessment. Your endurance will come back quickly as you ramp up the mileage, but I would not push the envelope that quickly. Focus on speedwork and form the next 30 days! ... and cycling! :)

From Steam8 on Sat, Oct 01, 2011 at 10:25:22 from 166.70.55.77

I'm so glad all is feeling well! I am trying to find the rattlesnake entry.

From I Just Run on Sat, Oct 01, 2011 at 14:43:04 from 71.41.149.142

Hey JG,

I know what you're saying but this race is only about 10 mile from my house (one of the few close ones). I'm thinking, if I run it, to just treat it as a training run and not really go for a PR. This may be hard to do but I really want to participate at this one. There were a lot of runners last year and it's for a really good cause. I'll probably just go ahead and pay the $ 75 entry fee but just drop out if I don't feel perfect at the time.

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