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Location:

Lakewood,WA,

Member Since:

Dec 19, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

  • 5k
    Resolution Run 5k:
    1/1/09 20:46 (6:42)
    1/1/10 19:33 (6:18)
    1/1/11 19:23 (6:15)
    1/1/12 19:33 (6:18)
    FSRC Turkey Trot:
    11/20/11 18:50 (6:04)
  • 10k
    Resolution Run 10k:
    1/24/09 42:40 (6:53)
    1/23/10 40:48 (6:35)
    1/22/11 39:40 (6:24)
  • 15k
    Resolution Run 15k:
    2/21/09 1:05:59 (7:06)
    2/20/10 1:04:15 (6:55)
    2/26/11 1:03:46 (6:51)
    2/25/12 1:02:26 (6:42)
  • 20k
    Resolution Run 20k:
    3/21/09 1:27:16 (7:01)
    3/20/10 1:26:46 (6:59)
    3/26/11 1:24:37 (6:49)
    3/24/12 1:25:27 (6:52)
  • 1/2 Marathon
    Grand Columbian 1/2 Iron Relay
    2007 1:58:29 (8:59)
    2010 1:39:07 (7:34)
  • Marathon
    2005 Portland: 3:52:21 (8:52)
    2007 Tacoma: 3:47:17 (8:40)
    2010 Eugene: 3:16:21 (7:30)
    2011 Boston: 3:25:28 (7:51)
    2011 Tunnel: 3:06:30 (7:07)
    2012 Boston: 3:53:56 (8:56)
    2012 Big Sur: 3:23:06 (7:45)
    2013 Tacoma: 3:41:25 (8:27)
    2013 Tunnel Lite: 3:07:33 (7:09)
    2014 Boston: 3:40:35 (8:20)
  • Ultra Marathon
    2013 Defiance 50k: 4:49:12 (9:18)
    2013 Steilacoom 50k: 4:44:06 (9:09)
    2014 R2R 51.9mi: 9:51:40 (11:24)

Short-Term Running Goals:

??

Upcoming races: Just pacing and volunteering this year. PRs coming in 2016?

St Paddy's Day 1/2 1:50 Pacer 3/12/16

Whidbey Island 1/2 1:45 Pacer 4/?/16

Tacoma City Marathon 3:55 Pacer 5/1/16

 

Personal:

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
Heb 12:11

 

Favorite Quotes:

"Go out and preach the Gospel, and if you have to, use words."  - St. Francis of Assisi

"Life is short; running makes it seem longer." - Baron Hansen

"If you have to ask, you wouldn't understand." HD?

"Rule #1. Cardio - Zombies lead a very active lifestyle, so should you." - Columbus (Zombieland)

"A one that is not cold is scarcely a one at all." - Strongbad

"Running without hills is like motorcycling without corners" -me

 

Favorite Blog Posts:

Puke and pass

My epic Beatles for Burt blogpost

Vodka at an aid station?

 

Hot tips for winter running:

Screwshoes
Poor man's cleats. this works a LOT better than you would think! Very quick and easy.

LittleHotties
Are you cheap like me? Put those little hotties in a ziplock bag and use them again tomorrow!

Kickstart your dead Garmin
Hold down the reset/lap button and the mode button together to get your 205/305/310xt to restart if it won't turn on or if it freezes up.

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Brooks Adrenaline GT13-3 Lifetime Miles: 964.63
Shopping Cart Lifetime Miles: 9.60
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
Total Distance
7.84

5:00am

Taper FAIL! Still on the low end for mileage compared to my average for the last couple months and lower than last week, but I could not stick to my 30 mile goal for this week :(

I decided to run down to the coffee shop to meet Preston. It's only a few miles and I really wanted to run the downhill stretch to get a couple speedy miles in wthout a lot of extra effort. Hoping it will make MP feel a little bit more "normal" or "easy" on Monday. I met Preston in the park where he did a few strides, I picked it up a little bit, but didn't want to push it too much with anything out of the ordinary. I just let him go and caught back up on the recovery. I ran ahead for the last mile or so down Steilacoom hill at 6:05 and felt great.

Distance Split pace
1.00 7:08
2.00 7:07
3.00 7:28
4.00 7:06
5.00 6:05
5.02 7:03

7:15am

After coffee I ran home(uphill) at less than a race effort and still dipped under MP. I'll give credit for that to the caffeine. No aches, no pains, and no worries this year. It's going to be a great weekend!

Distance Split pace
1.00 7:05
2.00 6:38
2.82 6:32


 

Asics 2150 2E Miles: 7.84
Comments
From Derunzo on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 18:13:07 from 24.218.176.97

Unfortunately I think it's going to be really hot. We'll see.... we are in New England after all :)

From rAtTLeTrAp on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 18:36:10 from 98.247.27.122

Looking forward to that cold one after the race.

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From Kam on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 20:07:50 from 96.39.65.179

Forecast high for monday is 86. You may want to lighten up your wardrobe...

From rAtTLeTrAp on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 20:17:26 from 174.255.176.84

Kam - I'm already planning for that. Bummer huh? I'll still be sportin' the flaming board shorts.

From Derunzo on Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 12:03:17 from 24.218.176.97

Rattle... I thought that I would be flying solo for the Marathon, but the family will be in tow. This being said, I'll be watching from the Newton Hills. More peaceful for family viewing. I'll try and lock in on you and other FRB'ers so listen for a loud "RattleTRAAAAAAAAP" !!!!!!!!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 12:15:07 from 174.252.58.237

Derunzo - Great, you can see me at my worst :) I'll need all the encouragement I can get. I'll be wearing a white shirt with the flaming board shorts. Way too hot for the top half of my race duds. Throw some water on me if you see me.

From JD on Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 12:29:11 from 71.32.201.173

good luck tomorrow Rattler - stay cool!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 12:33:25 from 174.252.58.237

Thanks JD, same to you. If I can find you after the race I'll buy you a PBR. Do you know if any FRBers are planning to do the after race party at House of Blues?

From JD on Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 12:36:27 from 71.32.201.173

lol!if i were in Boston i'd probably have to check that out. with my pace, i'm going to have to wait until i'm 60 yrs old to qualify for this race.

From rAtTLeTrAp on Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 12:59:06 from 174.252.58.237

Bummer. I thought you were here too.

From baldnspicy on Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 21:13:20 from 141.0.10.148

Just say "Flame on!!" as your chute opens. Take my word for it, it helps! Good luck, buddy!

From I Just Run on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 08:53:39 from 67.79.11.242

It is going to be a great day Monday (today) I'm watching the times come in right now...I know you're doing good!

From DLTheo on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 12:10:35 from 155.130.107.41

Phew, you made it! I hope you were taking it like a nice stroll and not dying from heat exhaustion! Way to endure a hot, tough day.

From rAtTLeTrAp on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 13:28:34 from 174.252.61.89

I wish I could say it was a nice sunny training run, but the heat kicked my @ss! Scorching heat, pop stop, projectile otterpop vomit, calf cramps... This time was absolutely the best I had in me today.

From Derunzo on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 13:38:07 from 24.218.176.97

Rattle.... saw you at Mile 19 and I let go of a loud "Yeah Baby RattleTRAAAAP!" Thanks for the high five, you were looking good when I saw you!

From Derunzo on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 13:38:31 from 24.218.176.97

What was your BIB number?

From DLTheo on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 14:15:57 from 155.130.107.41

What happened to Preston? He must've been really bad off, unless he stopped for a beer. Looks like he walked the last 6-8 miles? I hope he is OK!

From I Just Run on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 14:24:11 from 67.79.11.242

Does anyone know if Amy started...or finished?

From I Just Run on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 14:26:00 from 67.79.11.242

Ah...I found her: 4:42:03

From DLTheo on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 14:27:04 from 155.130.107.20

Yeah, Amy did pretty well, considering. She actually picked up the pace the last 10k, as did RattleTrap. Great job, both of you!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 15:06:52 from 174.252.61.89

Amy almost beat Preston :)

From I Just Run on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 15:35:48 from 67.79.11.242

Way to go Rattle... I know it was rough out there...!

From Kelli on Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 19:27:30 from 71.219.98.16

OH MY GOSH! I need the full report! Otter pop vomit? Projectile? With those crowds? I hope you did not spray anyone!!!!

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