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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
Wed, Oct 08, 2008
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.003.000.000.007.00

This is the first week in well over a month in which I've had 3 solid recovery days strung together in a row.  Felt very good.  Did a warm-up run to the track (8:45, 7:30).  Planned on running 4-5 mile repeats at 5k-10k pace.  First three were much quicker then I had planned...6:18, 6:00, 5:53...I definitely had another strong mile left in me, yet reminded myself that I am in the midst of a taper.  Jogged 2 miles back home for 7 miles total.  For the first time in months,  I decided to leave that final mile within me.  My hopes are to be very careful with diet over the next 9-10 days and have one "short, brisk run" early next week at mp, along with a few short bursts within slow runs. 

NB 903's- 90.5 miles

Weight: 0.00
Comments
From JimF on Wed, Oct 08, 2008 at 10:50:08

Wow! Those are some very impressive mile repeats! Looks like the recovery is working well for you. You are going to be so ready for the marathon.

From rockness18 on Wed, Oct 08, 2008 at 13:50:17

Jim,

Thanks! To things are helpful...1) The taper feels wonderful! 2) It was cold this morning...I've done 75% of my training in humidity (Having lived in Chicago for 5 year, I trust Indiana has similiar summer patterns).

Looks like your weekend might be a little warm, yet probably better conditions than much of your training weather has been. Hope you can get the proper rest this week...many of the veterans on the blog seem to think you're more than ready. Good luck!

From wheakory on Wed, Oct 08, 2008 at 18:27:06

Great run. It's best to leave that one mile out that you wanted to run, because your training is over and it's time to rest with just some intensity.

You have a great strategy for going into the marathon. It's important to get that last MP run in early on in the week of the marathon. It's a real confidence builder.

From jtshad on Thu, Oct 09, 2008 at 18:40:35

Great run and warmup for the race. Enjoy the taper and have a fun race!

From rockness18 on Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 16:43:51

thanks Jeff! Hey, I'm not a drinker, but if I ever make in to the Master's Championship level competition, I'll join you for a cold one!

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