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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

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
20.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	20.50

Did a long run today on my old familiar route...did the first 12 miles in 1:33:24 (7:47 pace) and stopped by the house to switch socks. It was humid out so I was drenched. Grabbed a banana, half piece of bread, quick drink, ditched the shirt and I was off again within 3-4 minutes. Got 1/4 mile down the road and realized I forgot to set my watch, so I jogged back and started the second half over again. Ran 8 miles in 1:01:32 (7:42 pace). Although it was humid, I kept everything at a manageable, steady pace. Feel good about the run. Last summer I was just beginning to build for these 20-milers, so I'm a step ahead. The legs keep feeling better and my pants are starting to get a little looser- not sure if I've lost weight, but I'm getting better toned.

Mizuno Wve Inspire 5 Miles: 20.50

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Barry on Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 15:36:03 from 67.60.189.215

Great run this morning! Is there lot of humidity where you live. I do not have to deal with humidity that much and that and I think that is a good thing.

From Barry on Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 15:38:31 from 67.60.189.215

Also, i have another question for you. What is your take on running Sundays? I have heard a lot of thing like it is okay and then it is not okay. Thanks for you help.

From rockness18 on Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 16:19:02 from 69.183.233.238

Barry,

Thanks...it usually doesn't get too humid around here, but it's be rainy for the past week and I didn't get out today until 11am.

In regards to running on Sundays, it is my lowest priority...1)God/worship 2) family 3) no work- but, fellowship/recreation are areas I feel comfortable participating in- only if it doesn't divide the family...I've approached running in two ways on Sunday- 1) running while the family is napping 2) run with the family (all go to the track)

Our biggest challenge is the whole "sports scene" on Sundays. Our children are still young, so we haven't had to deal with the conflict. However, they will not miss church to play soccer.

Hope things are going well for you!

From JimF on Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 22:01:03 from 68.58.159.212

Nice 20 miler especially in the humidity. Always nice to come out of a long run feeling good. Good confidence builder.

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