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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: 0.00 Month: 138.00 Year: 1473.00
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: 256.50
Kinvara 14 Green Lifetime Miles: 310.00
Mon, May 04, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.002.000.000.0014.00

Ran 7 miles, mostly at a recovery pace (8:30-9min miles).  Ran a couple miles in the middle on the school track, including a quick mp mile (6:30) and 1/2 mile barefoot (working on good form).  Started to feel the hip on mile 7, but nothing all that serious. 

Ran another 7 miles right before dinner on TM.  Did 8:30 warm-up, 5 @ 7:30pace, 1 @ 6:30, and 1 mile cooldown.  First run at this distance without feeling any pain in the hip. 

Mizuno Wve Inspire 5 Miles: 7.00Trigons (3) Miles: 6.50Barefoot Miles: 0.50
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Mon, May 04, 2009 at 16:07:33 from 68.76.197.194

I think I could've stayed with you for the first 7 miles. :)

From Burt on Mon, May 04, 2009 at 16:08:57 from 68.76.197.194

Ooh. Just noticed you have the Mizuno Wave Inspire 5's. I have the 4's and think they're great. I need a new pair and have been looking on-line for a deal. I've seen the 5's. Do you have any idea how they compare?

From Burt on Mon, May 04, 2009 at 16:16:17 from 68.76.197.194

Looks like the 5's are for over-pronators?

From csr7 on Mon, May 04, 2009 at 18:56:53 from 75.9.135.162

Hi dad! You are doing good on running...I like cheese.

From JimF on Mon, May 04, 2009 at 20:27:06 from 74.11.214.130

Nice start to the week. Glad the hip didn't bother you on the second run. Hopefully that is a good sign of things to come.

Burt, you might try Kelly's Running Warehouse. They have good prices. It has been a long time since I bought shoes from them so can't really say much about them other than the low price. Here is the link: http://www.kellysrunningwarehouse.com.

From rockness18 on Mon, May 04, 2009 at 20:35:14 from 75.9.135.162

Burt,

I'll be honest. Shoes are ok- don't dislike them, don't love them. I'm not sure how they compare with the 4's or what type they are. Just felt good at the shoe store, seemed fairly light, and they were on sale.

I'm still new enough to running that I haven't figured out the perfect shoe. If I ever do, will probably buy like 10 pairs.

From jtshad on Tue, May 05, 2009 at 10:09:05 from 204.134.132.225

Great running, looking good for your recovery.

Shoes are really complicated to buy now, so specific to foot types, weight, pronation, etc. Once you find a pair or 2 you like, buy as many as you can to stockpile because the new iteration may be different. I personally love Saucony's, Ride's for training, Tangent's for racing. I also run in some I pick on the local Big 5 for $40-50 that work good as well (not their main line shoes, discount line).

From rockness18 on Tue, May 05, 2009 at 14:34:44 from 75.11.51.133

thanks jeff...good advice. I do well with Saucony's, but have never felt them to be the "perfect fit". Some of it has been my feet adjusting to increased mileage (seem to be past that stage). Then again, I'm that guy who could never grow a gotee because one side is always just uneven enough for me to whittle my way down to nothing within a few days.

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