| Location: Richmond,VA, Member Since: Feb 18, 2011 Gender: Male Goal Type: Boston Qualifier Running Accomplishments: From 10/2009 to 12/2010, I ran a marathon each month - completing 15 marathons, 1 50k, and 1 33 mile "endurance run" -- I had a great time, learned a lot, met a bunch of fantastic people and developed some mental toughness.
My PRs at various distances:
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5k: 22:57 (7/11/11 - Cul-de-Sac)
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10k: 45:25 (5/15/11 - Carytown)
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15k: 1:19:03 (1/27/08 - Frostbite)
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10mi: 1:25:31 (8/29/10 - Annapolis)
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20k: 1:36:49 (8/14/11 - Leesburg)
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Half: 1:44:18 (2/27/11 - Colonial)
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Marathon: 3:53:53 (12/5/10 - Las Vegas)
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50k: 5:14:59 (11/13/10 - Rosaryville, MD)
15 states (plus DC) done: DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, MD, MI, NC, NV, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA, WV Short-Term Running Goals: 2013:
- 8/24: Cove Island Marathon - Stamford, CT
- 10/13: Atlantic City Marathon - Atlantic City, NJ
- 11/16: Richmond Marathon - Richmond, VA
- 12/14: Rocket City Marathon - Huntsville, AL
2014:
- 11/2: New York marathon (deferred)
Long-Term Running Goals:
- 50 States (15 + DC done)
- Pikes Peak
- Comrades
I'm not sure if this belongs in a Running Goals section, but I'd like to do a triathlon. I'm not much of a swimmer, so this will be a quite a stretch for me. Personal: I am married with two boys ages 13 and 14. They are very supportive of my running, allowing me plenty of time for training and out of town races. We like to travel and camp. I'm the only runner in the family, the boys are still looking for the sport that interests them the most.
I grew up in Maryland but now live just outside of Richmond, Virginia. I ran a few 10k races in the early 1990s (when I was in my 20s). In 2006, a friend talked me into training for a half marathon. I finished that half then continued training to run my first marathon the same year I turned 40.
My favorite marathon was the Grand Island Trail marathon off the coast of Michigan's upper penninsula. It's a beautiful course that demands a lot from runners. We travelled to the race, then spent the next two weeks on vacation in Michigan - what's not to love? Favorite Blogs: |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 85.67 | 0.00 | 85.67 |
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| Black - Pegasus 28 Miles: 42.45 | White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 43.22 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.76 | 0.00 | 4.76 |
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Early run on a Sunday. Legs felt heavy and sluggish throughout. The weather was warm for 7:30 AM, but not terrible - quite humid. It felt especially difficult to climb hills or run fast ... I think it's just general fatigue from missing a week of running.
I noticed a pain on the outside of my left knee that seems like IT band. I need to stretch that a bit more. My arches have been a little sore, so they are getting some extra stretches too.
I also forgot to journal about my right knee. Beginning about a week ago, I noticed pain across the top (front side) of my kneecap when coming down stairs. It seems like a strength issue - not debilitating, but noticeable.
I don't think I've got the legs for a really hilly run right now.
4.76 mi @ 9:05 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/194557057
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| Black - Pegasus 28 Miles: 4.76 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.10 | 0.00 | 5.10 |
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Good early morning run. Since my legs were sluggish on Sunday, I assumed they would be similarly sluggish on Monday, but not so ... this was one of those days where things just feel good.
The humidity was high, so I wound up soaking wet, but no issues to report.
I'm donating platelets later today, so I'll take Tuesday off and run on Wed / Thu this week.
5.10 @ 8:39 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/195679475 |
| Black - Pegasus 28 Miles: 5.10 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.70 | 0.00 | 7.70 |
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| Black - Pegasus 28 Miles: 7.70 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.99 | 0.00 | 4.99 |
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Good run - early meant lower temps, and high humidity. Once again, I turned into a spring of sweat at the end. We kept a slower pace which fit my slightly fatigued legs pretty well. My calves were tight prior to run, but loosened up pretty easily. No noticeable knee / ankle / other issues.
4.99 @ 9:08 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/197031179 |
| Black - Pegasus 28 Miles: 4.99 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 13.90 | 0.00 | 13.90 |
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| Black - Pegasus 28 Miles: 13.90 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.08 | 0.00 | 5.08 |
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New Shoes - white this time. The black ones smell terrible after the sweaty morning on the trails ... so good timing.
Good run. Humid, but not so darn hot (mid 80s).
The run felt fine, no issues. My attitude pre-run was pretty crappy. Perhaps it's the empty house, but I just wanted to sit on my butt. Once I got to mile 2, I was happy to be out there ... but I'm a little worried about my commitment.
I will probably do the same run on Wednesday afternoon.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/197987900 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 5.08 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.48 | 0.00 | 4.48 |
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NEW Shoes - YEAH.
4.48 @ 9:32 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/201477431 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 4.48 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
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| Black - Pegasus 28 Miles: 6.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.82 | 0.00 | 8.82 |
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8.82 @ 9:20 AP - with two walk breaks
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/201477353 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 8.82 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.21 | 0.00 | 3.21 |
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Home to Lauderdale via Broad St ... such a short run, I must have been in a hurry for something, but not so late that I actually ran fast.
3.21 @ 9:12
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/203878055 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 3.21 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.11 | 0.00 | 4.11 |
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Home to Causeway (end of Fox Hall) turn-around.
4.11 @ 9:17 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/203877998 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 4.11 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.79 | 0.00 | 3.79 |
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How many ways can you screw up a track workout ... let's see, no warm up - check / run as little as possible - check / no cool down - oh, sorry, I did a cool down so unfortunately, I'll need to hose another one to really show off.
I met up with Matt and enjoyed the discussion. I hate track work, so I must like Matt a lot. This was actually a decent workout although I thought I got more miles in.
2.14 @ 8:49 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/203877937
1.65 @ 9:12 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/203877925 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 3.79 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.19 | 0.00 | 5.19 |
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Totally crappy "run"
I ran out of gas or perhaps I had too much. I wound up walking and decided to just keep the Garmin running. I felt a bit better after visiting the toilet, but not good. UGH!
5.19 @ 13:04 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/210717727 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 5.19 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.02 | 0.00 | 4.02 |
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4.02 @ 8:47 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/210717711 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 4.02 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.52 | 0.00 | 4.52 |
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4.52 @ 8:37 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/210717695 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 4.52 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 85.67 | 0.00 | 85.67 |
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| Black - Pegasus 28 Miles: 42.45 | White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 43.22 |
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