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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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Thu, May 26, 2011
Total Distance
17.25

4:10am Numbers 32 - Deuteronomy 27

This makes four run days in a row, it's been a while since I did that. This also makes three 50 mile weeks in a row. If I can keep this up through June I may be looking at a PR in July.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/88117068


Asics 2150blk2 Miles: 17.25Audio Bible Miles: 17.25
Comments
From Steam8 on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 13:47:44 from 166.70.55.77

17.25 today? WOW! Keep it up!

From Burt on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 13:48:02 from 206.19.214.144

Nice Trap!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 14:07:38 from 75.196.126.211

I think I'm done for the week. I'm going to a motorcycle rally/campout this weekend. Ride, relax, repeat.

From Steam8 on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 14:09:23 from 166.70.55.77

Sounds like your legs could use a rest! I hope you have a great weekend!

From Steam8 on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 14:09:47 from 166.70.55.77

BTW...when are you going to put me on your favorite list??? COME ON!

From Burt on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 14:11:27 from 206.19.214.144

Oh my gosh Amy. Don't sound so desperate. He's going to think you have issues.

From Steam8 on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 14:12:27 from 166.70.55.77

Think? Everyone on here already knows I have them! ha!

From Steam8 on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 14:14:43 from 166.70.55.77

Waiting........ :)

From Burt on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 14:19:24 from 206.19.214.144

What kind of skeletons are in this girl's basement?

From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 14:41:04 from 75.196.126.211

Burt - There are probably a few dead bicyclists down there :0

Amy - When you promise to be nice to bicyclists on the road you will be one of my favorite people for real! And I'll also add you to my favorite blogs list ;)

From Burt on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 14:46:03 from 206.19.214.144

LOL!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 16:54:46 from 75.196.126.211

Waiting... :)

From Steam8 on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 16:57:45 from 166.70.55.77

Ahahahaaaa! I know i have issues! My house is off a rode that bicyclists are constantly on because it heads up a canyon. THEY DRIVE ME CRAZY! I don't know if I can do it Rattler! ha!

From Burt on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 18:24:50 from 206.19.214.144

Haha! I used to honk at the cyclists in the road all the time, too. Then I became one. But seriously, if there's a bike lane, use it!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 18:26:52 from 72.102.211.109

Amy - Try to remember the feeling is probably mutual. Most of them probably pay as much in taxes for those roads as you do. Sure, some of them are real jerks(just like some drivers), but give them all 3 feet of space when you pass, and try to smile and wave with all your fingers. Especially to the ones that keep right and try to share the road like me. They will appreciate it. OK, I'm off my soapbox now :)

From DLTheo on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 19:26:38 from 155.130.107.41

Amy, they're probably more afraid of you than you are of them.

From Steam8 on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 20:46:23 from 166.70.55.77

I'm going to read the New Testament every day to help calm my nerves every time they are HOGGING THE ROAD AND IN MY WAY AND DON'T CARE THAT I HAVE BEEN BEHIND THEM FOR A HALF MILE WHEN THEY HAVE PLENTY OF ROOM ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WHITE LINE! :)

From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 21:11:07 from 72.102.211.109

They should move over to let you pass(it's even illegal for cars to delay more than 5 vehicles on the road), but do you know what's on the other side of that white line? Rocks, broken glass and other debris that will pop their tires! That's where it collects when the cars sweep it out of the lane. I'm worse than a reformed smoker huh? Oh yeah, I am one of those too. Don't smoke it's gross and bad for you! :)

From Steam8 on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 21:25:32 from 166.70.55.77

Okay! Okay! I will be more kind and wave with 5 fingers when I pass by! :)

I don't smoke, but I drink waaaay too much Diet Pepsi! I think everyone needs a little something...don't you?

From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 21:42:38 from 72.102.211.109

Everybody has their addictions. I'm battling poptarts this week.

From Steam8 on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 21:49:19 from 166.70.55.77

Ahahahaa! I can't quit laughing! I needed this today!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 21:57:11 from 72.102.211.109

I'm here for your entertainment and education ;)

From Burt on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 22:01:30 from 206.19.214.144

Trap - you ought to hop on over to new blogger GoBeth's blog and give her some tips and/or advice on quitting smoking :)

From baldnspicy on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 22:35:03 from 72.77.76.85

Wow! I'm seriously impressed! As if I wasn't before. Keep up the streak and enjoy the weekend!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 23:27:22 from 72.102.211.109

Burt - I think I'll wait for her to ask. Giving unsolicited advice to someone with her own dojo could result in a virtual roundhouse kick in the forehead!

BNS - Thanks. I see you are easing back into some mileage now too. I can't wait to see you knockin' out some PRs!

From nicole on Fri, May 27, 2011 at 01:24:24 from 98.247.220.16

what race are you doing in July?

From rAtTLeTrAp on Fri, May 27, 2011 at 03:41:08 from 72.102.211.109

Steilacoom 4 On The 4th, Warrior Dash on the 17th, the Light At The End Of The Tunnel Marathon on the 24th, and Run4us 5k on the 30th.

Big month huh?

Links to all these on the left.

From Tom Slick on Fri, May 27, 2011 at 10:21:02 from 69.171.160.92

Impressive couple of weeks of running? Do you have a marathon in July? What is it?

What ralley are you attending? Are you doing Sturgis in August.

From rAtTLeTrAp on Fri, May 27, 2011 at 10:37:36 from 24.22.239.183

Tom - It's the light at the end of the tunnel marathon(link in my blog info on the left). No I won't be going to Sturgis, the last time I went there was 2007. I usually go to the Laughlin River run instead because my parents live nearby, but had to skip it this year because of Boston. This summer I'll be staying local for all my biking adventures. This weekend we'll be at Woody's Pig Roast in Waitsburg.

http://www.snafubar.com/pigroast/

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