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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:

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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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Sat, Jun 27, 2009
Total Distance
11.00

Traffic was terrible near the drop off zone so I walked a mile and a half to the start area and got in a good warm up and some stretching. I felt really good when the race started and I wanted to run a lot faster than I was for the first 11 miles, but I kept right between the 3:15 and 3:20 pacers. Not long after mile 11 my leg started hurting so bad that I had to walk. By this time I had already passed the split point for the half so there was no hope of finishing either distance. My 12th mile was over 13 minutes and it took another 24 to hobble my last mile to the nearest aid station where I got a ride to the finish area. No BQ, no medal, not even a banana :) I'm not complaining though, I still feel good about today because I did my best and I know I can do better once my leg is healed. Maybe Tri-Cities in October?

Asics 2130blk Miles: 11.00
Comments
From Burt on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 18:04:29 from 98.167.151.26

I'm sorry dude. Glad you have a good attitude about it. Let's get that leg better!

From rockness18 on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 21:04:20 from 69.183.233.238

I'm glad you stopped. Once healed, you're going to do awesome. You've improved dramatically. And yes, your attitude is commendable.

From Sasha Pachev on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 23:11:11 from 192.168.1.1

Do not worry about this too much. Injuries usually heal. You started the race, you tried your best, but the laws of nature were against you. Let it heal, then resume training, try to understand the cause of the injury and address it so it does not happen again, race again, and see what happens.

From allie on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 23:28:32 from 65.160.29.66

sorry to hear. but it's good you stopped when you felt pain. i hope you can heal quickly and get back into training. great job on staying positive about the situation.

a bummer about the banana though :)

From Jon on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 23:54:41 from 75.169.152.43

Sounds like you have a good perspective. DQ's are tough, but get healthy and use your fitness and amazing training to go get your BQ at your next marathon!

From Mike Warren on Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 00:04:35 from 208.117.124.133

Sasha is right on the money. I finished 2 marathons with bad injuries. It really set me back big time. Very smart of you, plus with your speed that BQ will happen for sure. Stay positive and you will be back real soon. Also nice effort, it takes a lot of guts to try when you know your going to go thru heck to do it.

From april27 on Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 11:20:54 from 99.188.251.180

I am glad you stopped running. Running more would have caused more injury and then you may take even longer to heal. Good run today and rest up!

From Kelli on Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 12:10:03 from 71.219.76.64

Not even a banana??? Sorry about this injury, Mike! BUT you will get healed and you will get right back to where you were and I will be there with cookies in Boston!

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 10:21:45 from 67.171.56.164

You deserve not just a banana but a huge banana split! You are both brave and smart. You are an AMAZING runner and there are many fantastic races in your future. Smile, learn, and don't look back! Here's hoping you are back in the saddle very soon. Take care!

From nicole on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 22:19:05 from 173.133.172.75

You should be proud that you knew to stop, and for having such a great attitude! You will bounce back quick and be better than EVER!!!

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