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Location:

Mooresville,NC,

Member Since:

May 01, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

2007 Highlights: Litchfield Road Race (7.1) in 58:36

2008 Highlights: New Jersey Marathon in 4:12, Bay State Marathon in 3:10:30

2009 Highlights: Boston Marathon in 3:13:26, Litchfield Road Race in 49:30, New Haven 20k in 1:25:03, Bay State Marathon in 3:09:09

2010 Highlights: Bradley 10k in 39:58, Litchfield Road Race in 48:06, New Haven 20k in 1:23:59, Ghost Trail 1/2 Marathon in 1:29:12 (trail), Philadelphia Marathon in 3:06:59

2011 Highlights: Litchfield Road Race in 47:44, Ghost Trail 1/2 Marathon in 1:28:35, Goshen Turkey Trot in 40:46, Jingle Bell 5k in 19:05

2012 Highlights: Finished Boston Marathon in 3:41:59 in 89 degree heat, broke the top 100 in Litchfield Road Race (82nd), 1st Place (overall) in Solstice 5k, Hogsback 1/2 in 1:29:36, and bq'd in Bay State Marathon (3:14:20).

Personal Records

1-mile: 5:39/track (2008)

5k: 19:05/Jingle Bell (2011)

10k: 39:58/road race (2010)

20k: 1:23:59 (2010/New Haven)

1/2 marathon: 1:28:35 (2011/Ghost Trail)

marathon: 3:06:59 (2010/Philly)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Sub-3:05 marathon in Fall

Sub-1:23 in New Haven 20k

Sub-46 min in Litchfield RR

Sub-19 in 5k

Sub-5:30 in mile

Upcoming Races:

TBD

Long-Term Running Goals:

sub-3hr marathon

sub-5:15 min mile

become a competitive master's runner

win age division in smaller marathon

Personal:

Married w/six daughters (9 year age span)

Pastor a church in NC

Enjoy travel and recreation with family

Began running in November of 2007

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Miles:	This week:	24.00	Month:	90.00	Year:	1425.00
Barefoot Lifetime Miles:						114.25
K12- Black Lifetime Miles:						401.00
Kinvara 13 (blue 1) Lifetime Miles:						341.00
Kinvara 13 (blue 2) Lifetime Miles:						366.00
Kinvara 14 Neon Lifetime Miles:						388.00
Kinvara 14/teal Lifetime Miles:						520.50
Kinvara Blue/red Lifetime Miles:						377.00
Kinvara 15 (blue/grey) Lifetime Miles:						238.50
Kinvara 14 Green Lifetime Miles:						280.00

Tue, Oct 14, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.00

Felt really good today. I was tight to begin with, not sore tight, but the kind of tight which takes longer to get warmed up. Ran 6 miles at the track (only place flat), 2 at mp...

mile 1- 7:46

mile 2- 7:32

mile 3- 7:06

mile 4- 7:06

mile 5- 8:30

mile 6- 8:15

I want to be careful this weekend. 7:06 felt very, very easy. However, my 1/2 marathon time a couple weeks ago was barely under 7 minutes (hilly course, humid day- but nonetheless). My desire this weekend is to ease into the pace (7:05-7:10) and resist the urge to go faster until I get to the 18-20 mile stage. If the weather's good (forecast is 55 high) and I'm feeling good that day, then I'll see what I have at the end. If not, I should still be in good position to challenge a BQ time. My goal is 3:12, I'd be thrilled with anything under 3:10...and as much as I'd like to say I'd be satisfied with anything under 3:25, deep down I won't be...I really want that BQ time. I'm in position, so I'll just need to be patient and wise.

Tonight will be my last evening of sit-ups/push-ups/crunches (been doing them every other night since May 4th) while I watch baseball. No more weights at the gym either...except for stretching. Slept 9 hours last night and hope to average at least 8 each night this week (recognizing the night before will be a struggle). Currently have no nagging injuries...nothing- calves, shins, feet, toes, hamstrings- everything feels 100% healthy...couldn't say that throughout most of the training. Literally ran through several little nagging aches and pains. Even have all my toenails in tack (one's still black, but not in pain...not from running, but from kicking a chair in the middle of the night). Feeling good about things!

NB 903's- 96.5 miles

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From jtshad on Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 12:25:59

Looking good for the race. Good luck this weekend, we will be rooting for the BQ time!

From rockness18 on Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 12:34:30

Ah...thanks! I'm actually getting a bit nervous (in a good way). Haven't felt this way since a state baseball tournament in high school. Hopefully I can channel that energy wisely. I've appreciated you encouragement and insight.

From JimF on Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 13:37:49

Everything is looking great for you this weekend. I think you have a good plan and I will be pulling for you to hit all your goals. You have done an excellent job preparing and I hope everything comes together for you on race day.

From rockness18 on Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 15:48:32

Jim,

thanks...I'm impressed at how quickly you've been able to gain perspective and begin to look forward. I was rooting for your bq, but was very much intimidated by the weather reports. thanks for your encouragement throughout this training stretch.

From smally on Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 13:18:56

Thanks,

I had a pretty neat spiritual moment when I qualified for Boston at Cleveland hopefully I can tell you about it one day.

Back feels better just a twinge thankfully I love my Chiropractor (Sarah my wife) I ran 3 miles today on the TM @ 8.8 6:50's hardly broke a sweat. I've decided to not go for the sub 3 and finish with a strong second half so I can try and break 305-308. I am so excited, patient and confident in my training like yourself.

Plus we are not running alone!

Todd

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