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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

Married, 4 kids, 5 grand-kids
Former heavy smoker, been running since May 2003
Network administrator
Bicycle commuter

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.

Favorite Blogs:

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Brooks Adrenaline GT13-3 Lifetime Miles:						964.63
Shopping Cart Lifetime Miles:						9.60

Tue, Nov 29, 2011

Total Distance

10.09

4:30am Ezekiel 24-39

Distance    Split pace
1.00    7:36
2.00    7:37
3.00    7:29
4.00    7:25
5.00    7:17
6.00    7:45
7.00    7:29
8.00    7:16
9.00    7:18
10.00    7:16
10.09    7:13

Audio Bible Miles: 10.09	Asics 2150EE Miles: 10.09

Comments

From JG on Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 12:28:16 from 71.57.246.108

Nice run Mr consistency!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 14:53:12 from 24.18.125.122

Thanks, but "Mr Consistency" should really have more than 10 miles in by Tuesday. This is no way to bust 18 in another month.

From JG on Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 20:31:09 from 71.57.246.108

That is a lofty goal! In addition to more miles, I think more importantly you would need to be doing a whole bunch of 400' s & 800' s at a track! I had that same goal, but I deleted cause I am focused on building mileage base for Boston training ... then come May I'll start figuring out how to run sub 6 minute miles ... Which imo, boils down to getting comfortable running that pace by practicing it.

From rAtTLeTrAp on Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 21:02:13 from 24.18.125.122

Setting easy goals doesn't make much sense! I won't be doing more than 50 mpw anytime soon, but I do plan on doing some track work once or twice a week. 10 milers in the low 6's until it starts feeling good :) I think that nice cushy track at the Y will be a good place for me to keep pushing the pace and get used to the turnover without being too hard on my legs.

From JG on Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 21:30:57 from 71.57.246.108

Lofty goals are good, I have no doubt you will get there, just maybe not in one month ... Especially with the holidays! :)

Best of luck, you are an awesome runner ... I could never crank out the 10 plus mile runs in the low 7's with the consistency you do!

From april27 on Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 21:59:39 from 99.188.251.180

you are great no matter what you say!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 22:21:34 from 67.160.56.253

JG - I don't really expect to crack 18 in a month, but it won't stop me from trying :)

April - Awwww, I bet you say that to all the boys...

From DLTheo on Mon, Dec 05, 2011 at 19:53:26 from 155.130.107.42

I agree with JG that lofty goals are great, though it may take some time. I have yet to meet any of my marathon goals I've set in the past, because I always set such tough goals. As a result, I may not meet the goals, but I take off 10 minutes from my PR every time I run. I'd rather miss my goal and still knock of 10 minutes than meet a lesser goal but only improve a few minutes.

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