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Location:

San Antonio,TX,

Member Since:

Dec 13, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

5K PR - 18:01 - Nov '14

10K PR - 38:37 (workout) - Oct '14

Half-marathon - 1:22:43 - Jan '14

Marathon - 2:58:43 in Boston! - Apr '13

50 mile - 7:49:30 (2nd) - Nov '15

Short-Term Running Goals:

- Balance

- Run more trails, volunteer, more social running, run with a team

- Race a lot more.  learn.

Race results / possible schedule:

Apr 2 - Hells Hills 25k trail - 4th

Apr 9 - Toughest 'n Texas 20-mile Trail - 2nd

May 7 - Paleface - Trail Marathon - 3rd

May 29 - American Hero road 25k - 2nd

Jun 25 - Pedernales Falls 30k nighttime Trail - 5th (sick)

Jul 16 - Muleshoe Bend 30k nighttime Trail - 3rd

Jul 23-24 - Fossil Valley 9-hour nighttime Trail - 2nd

Aug 6 - Colorado Bend 30k nighttime Trail - 4th

Aug 27 - Reveille Peak 30k nighttime Trail (entered)

Sep 10 - Franklin Mountains 50k (entered - not all-out effort...I hope)

Sep 17 - Lighthouse Hill 20-mile trail (entered)

Sep 24 - J&J 50 mile trail

Long-Term Running Goals:

Compete in a few more ultras without going off course (again)

Sub-18 in a 5k

One.  Good.  Marathon.

Personal:

I started running at age 30, in late 2009.  I have 2 daughters (10 and 8 yrs old).

  

 

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Wed, May 18, 2011
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
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69F, S 16-24 mph.  8:40 AP.

Well, I think I decided that 242 more days is a really long time to wait until my next marathon.  I might still end up waiting anyway, but I am looking for one in September or early October, preferably within 1-day driving distance, that isn't too hot.  There's one in Tyler, TX on October 9th (close to Danielle's hometown) but that one will be hot and hilly.  I'm probably asking the impossible, but if anyone has any ideas let me know.

1140s #3 Miles: 6.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Tracy on Wed, May 18, 2011 at 10:13:02 from 209.175.177.37

Hopefully you find a good marathon to do, but maybe if you don't you can concentrate on the 10K to 1/2 marathon distance until you go for another PR in the marathon. Those distances don't seem so terrible in the heat.

From derhammer on Wed, May 18, 2011 at 10:42:18 from 192.156.110.40

I don't blame you - I need a goal to keep me going.

Marathonguide.com is the only place I know where to look and I am sure you have been combing through it. It depends on what a "day" of driving means to you as well.

From flatlander on Wed, May 18, 2011 at 12:32:16 from 198.207.244.102

Must be something in New Mexico or Colorado, but there will probably be altitude. To get away from altitude you probably have to go straight north quite a ways.

From JG on Wed, May 18, 2011 at 12:32:30 from 98.66.253.108

Hmmm ... Sept marathon within driving distance of TX that is not too hot ... I will get back to you after the arrival of the next ice age! lol

October 23rd may be later than what you are looking for, but you might consider Albuquerque, they say it is flat and fast:

http://www.dukecitymarathon.com/marathon.html

If that does not work for you, Tracy makes a good suggestion too!

From Rye on Wed, May 18, 2011 at 16:37:44 from 71.209.62.116

Two days of driving will open up many chances for you. Head up north to Gods country and the opportunities are endless! One day of driving.....hummm gotta agree with JG...

From seeaprilrun on Wed, May 18, 2011 at 22:14:09 from 174.70.177.86

Well, the Praire Fire Marathon in Wichita...I hear there will be less corners this year...it's flat...you will have a free place to stay.

From SlowJoe on Thu, May 19, 2011 at 10:49:39 from 131.59.200.82

Thanks Tracy, focusing on the half this fall is definitely a good option.

DH - yeah I've been doing some research, for sure.

Flat - fortunately we're already at around 1800' here in Abilene so I have a small head start elevation-wise. I don't remember elevation being an issue when I ran in Wyoming last year (4500' I think) but I also wasn't trying to do a full marathon. Good point.

JG - thanks for the tip, looks like a good race - it's on the list of maybes.

Rye - yeah, I know... I'm still not at a point where I can justify spending too much on a marathon yet when there are options that are closer.

April - thanks, good call! It's on the list.

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