| 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 | | 137.32 | 1.35 | 138.67 |
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| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 117.80 | NEW White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 20.86 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.17 | 0.50 | 10.67 |
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Met up with David Hunter and Bill Branch for a run. Both run a bit faster than I typically do my long run, so I decided not to add extra miles, but rather do this run - take a few hours off - then head out again. This is my trial for Colonial in a few weeks. Ideally, I'll put in 6-8 around lunch time. All good prep for (a filling) dinner at Stella's tonight.
5.57 @ 8:36 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/217453665
...and then I started rethinking this plan, wouldn't it be more reasonable to do the multiple runs on Sunday or Monday (holiday)?
...but first, I got in my two a day.
5 more miles, simple run from home. I wasn't concerned about pace, but it was quicker than I intended and it was 90 degrees. Ideally, I would have done more distance, but I really am planning to run every 6-8 hours tomorrow, so whatever. I felt pretty good throughout although very hot and very sweaty.
5.10 @ 8:56 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/217580044 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 10.67 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 17.15 | 0.35 | 17.50 |
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Three runs for today:
- First run of the day. This was intended to be a rolling hills course. I was very surprised to see someone else out running along Broad toward Goochland. I felt good, getting a full night sleep and getting some of Stella's food out with my coffee made for a good time.
- Second run of the day. I had to squeeze this one in quickly. I had an appointment at 4 PM, so I tried to leave enough time for a cooldown plus shower. At the end of the run, I got back to NFES before the sky opened up with a nice cooling rain. I was so hot that I really enjoyed the big, cold drops of water - I only wished for more. By the time I got home, it was really raining and I was quickly cooling off - perfect timing, really. Uneventful run, I felt sluggish going uphill, but otherwise pretty good.
- Third run of the day. After getting drenched on my previous run, I needed to break out my brand new (zero miles) shoes. I was running my mouth with a friend at home and so delayed my start until nearly 11 PM. I felt pretty good starting out. I had enough kick to feel good going up the Graham Meadows hill, but lost some steam in Gayton Station on the really long hill. I took a walk break going up a long hill on Causeway and then fatigue really hit me, overall and very specifically in my left arch. Initially, it was just a bit sore, but eventually, it felt like a knife being driven in and slicing through ... I stopped to stretch it on Wilde Lake, in Hardings Trace, Wellesley, and on Lauderdale. I'm happy with my runs, but quite tired.
- 5.49 @ 8:57 AP
- 5.10 @ 9:21 AP
- 6.91 @ 9:36 AP
TOTAL: 17.5 @ 9:20 AP
- http://connect.garmin.com/activity/218336615
- http://connect.garmin.com/activity/218336581
- http://connect.garmin.com/activity/218336545
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| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 10.59 | NEW White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 6.91 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.18 | 0.10 | 6.28 |
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Overall, from Saturday to Monday (holiday), I wanted to run short but frequent to simulate the Colonial 200 Relay and help me build some mental toughness. I ran twice on Saturday, three times on Sunday, and once on Monday. Total mileage: 34.45 mi @ 9:10 AP. I feel fatigued, and now realize that I will be run/walking after about 3 miles in the later legs - probably about 6 min run / 1 min walk ... especially uphill. It was very humid and pretty warm, so I'm optimistic that weather for Colonial should be better. Now for some relaxation!!!
Todd & I ran from Starbucks on River Rd - a nice holiday run. Humid with temps in the mid 70s, it was tropical, but mercifully not sunny and hot. We had a bit of an uncertain start when we saw the "Sidewalk Closed" sign on the new Huguenot Bridge - but we just ran by it and found plenty of room for us on the main span. I felt tired, but ok through the first third, then I could feel my fatigue from the weekend workouts. I had zero kick for the hill and forced our first of several walk breaks. I felt bad for holding up Todd, but I was just drained. Being in the company of someone not as fatigued, helped me run more than walk. The return trip along Riverside had a few more runners and bikers, but still a pretty low count. We ended with a nice leisurely treat from Starbucks ... coffee, that is.
6.28 @ 9:23 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/218336503
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| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 6.28 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.47 | 0.00 | 4.47 |
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4.47 @ 9:23 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/220376207 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 4.47 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.84 | 0.00 | 3.84 |
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3.84 @ 9:30 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/220376185 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 3.84 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.11 | 0.00 | 7.11 |
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7.11 @ 8:52 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/220376163 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 7.11 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.98 | 0.00 | 4.98 |
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Early morning run with friends at Shady Grove YMCA (at 5:15 AM) ... yes, super dark, but nice and cool. Amazingly, Twin Hickory was crawling with runners ... what's with people in the 'burbs getting up before the crack of dawn??? Felt good on the run, and got a few relay tips ... both my companions are running the Ragnar in a week and a half. Their suggestions: (1) don't plan to bring more than a single set of non-running clothes - you'll just use the same set of sweatpants throughout; (2) don't expect to be hungry ... it's not like sitting at the beach where you snack constantly and expect to need to force yourself to eat; (3) it's easy to get dehydrated since it's not that hot, there isn't an obvious reason to drink, so force yourself to do so.
4.98 mi @ 8:54 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/222488694 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 4.98 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.20 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
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6.2 @ 8:23 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/223042212 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 6.20 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 11.32 | 0.00 | 11.32 |
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Early run, nice cool temps, low humidity with Todd. Great to be out early and with company for a long run. Felt pretty good throughout. When we got to Twin Hickory, there was a sprint tri going on, so we got to see some runner and some bikers ... plus police in the intersections. Really enjoyed the run
11.32 @ 9:01 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/223693121 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 11.32 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.33 | 0.00 | 5.33 |
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5.33 @ 8:25 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/224058560 |
| NEW White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 5.33 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.65 | 0.00 | 5.65 |
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Early morning (515AM) run from the Shady Grove YMCA with Ron & Michael. I arrived early and got to do some actual stretching. I felt really well stretched and we took a pretty easy pace since they are doing the Ragnar this Friday.
5.65@8:49AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/224759192 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 5.65 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 12.47 | 0.00 | 12.47 |
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Met up with Kelly at 6:30 AM. I ran the start of her first 20 miler of the season. We met out in Goochland, so we got to run past a crowing rooster, we startled some cows, and had a few cars come zipping past. Nice cool weather and great conversation made this seem more like a 10k run. I had just a bit of soreness in my left arch for 1/4 mile or so and strangely, a sharp pain in my right arch near the 8 mile mark very briefly.
Great to catch up with Kelly and a good start to the day. Very psyched about the relay next week.
12.47 @ 9:32 AP |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 12.47 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.02 | 0.40 | 6.42 |
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6.42 @ 8:47 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/225778618
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| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 6.42 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.70 | 0.00 | 6.70 |
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6.7 @ 8:41 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/227572655 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 6.70 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 13.43 | 0.00 | 13.43 |
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Colonial 200 mile Relay - Day #1
Leg #5: 7.12 @ 9:04
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/228374888
Leg #14: 6.31 @ 8:27
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/228374864 |
| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 13.43 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 16.30 | 0.00 | 16.30 |
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Leg #25:
7.67 @ 8:46
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/228374839
Leg #31
4.3 @ 8:01 AP
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/228374809
Leg #35
4.32 @ 8:01 AP
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| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 7.67 | NEW White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 8.62 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 137.32 | 1.35 | 138.67 |
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| White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 117.80 | NEW White - Pegasus 28 Miles: 20.86 |
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