They all can't be "easy" runs.

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Location:

Venice,FL,USA

Member Since:

Oct 31, 2012

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

5k:
21:01, (6:46 pace) 11-19-11.
20:08, (6:29 pace) 9-1-12 (Part of a Mini-Triathlon Relay).
19:17, (6:12 pace) 11-17-12.
19:19, (6:13 pace) 11-23-13.
19:30, (6:17 pace) 1-4-14.
20:34, (6:34 pace) 9-13-14
19:49, (6:23 pace) 10-25-14
19:32, (6:17 pace) 11-22-14
19:40, (6:19 pace) 12-19-14
19:49, (6:23 pace) 1-31-16

8k:
34:42, (6:57 pace) 3-17-12.
32:11, (6:28 pace) 3-16-13.
32:32, (6:33 pace) 3-15-14.

34:00, (6:50 pace) 3-14-15.

33:09, (6:40 pace) 3-11-17.

32:56, (6:38 pace) 3-17-18.

10k:
44:18, (7:08 pace) 4-14-12.
41:22, (6:39 pace) 12-15-12.
42:11, (6:47 pace) 4-13-13.
41:06, (6:37 pace) 12-8-13.

42:03, (6:46 pace) 3-5-16

44:35, (7:11 pace) 8-26-17
12k:
53:53, (7:14 pace) 3-24-12.
49:20, (6:37 pace) 3-1-14
15k:
1:18:16, (8:24 pace) 2-26-11.

1:04:37. (6:56 pace) 2-20-16

1:08:25 (7:18 pace) 2/22/20

Half Marathons:

1:37:57 (7:28 pace) 1-26-20. Fort Lauderdale - A1A
14 Marathons:
1. 4:12:08, (9:37 pace) 1-9-11. Disney.
2. 4:18:18, (9:51 pace) 10-30-11. MCM.
3. 3:42:26, (8:29 pace) 1-14-12. Charleston.
4. 3:13:15, (7:22 pace) 10-7-12. Steamtown.
5*. 3:12:26, (7:20 pace) 1-19-14. Louisiana.
6*. 3:14:06, (7:24 pace) 4-21-14. Boston.
7*. 3:19:38, (7:37 pace) 7-19-14. U. of Okoboji.
8*. 3:16:27, (7:30 pace) 2-22-15. Mercedes-Benz
9*. 3:30:38 (8:03 pace) 5-15-16 Sugarloaf

10. 3:24:21 (7:48 pace) 11-5-16 Savannah RNR

11. 3:27:37 (7:56 pace) 5-12-18 Brookings

12. 3:46:02 (8:38 pace) 10-7-18 Towpath

13. 3:35:11 (8:13 pace) 9-12-21 Med City

14. 3:45:45 (8:37 pace) 4-16-23 Coastal Delaware

* = These 5 races were run at 67.9 seconds per pound. If I want a PR, I need to weigh less than 170 pounds.

Short-Term Running Goals:

2024 GOALS:

to not get fat

Long-Term Running Goals:

Continue running as often as I can, as far as I can, as fast as I can. Teaching my kids (by example) the rewards that come from putting in the work. Very slowly get to 50 states.

Personal:

I'm married, with two sons, 18, and 19.

I started running because someone dared me to.

I ran my first race 3 days after my 40th birthday. (Disney)

My profile picture story: http://www.melissajill.com/blog.cfm?postID=1492&boston-marathon

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Miles:	This week:	17.50	Month:	51.70	Year:	773.95

Tue, Feb 18, 2014

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
10.20	0.00	10.20

10.2 miles Legacy Trail to Colonia and back. 5:30 am start. 1:22:07. 8:03 pace. 54 deg. 82% hum. 48 d.p. Very smooth and easy. These Tuesday runs are brutal to get going, but I am starting to see the benefits.

BTW, The night job would like to do a article about me for the company newsletter. My co-worker wrote into the main office and said some flattering stuff. I am a bit uneasy about this. They want me to sign a release that would allow them to use my running story wherever (and whenever) they choose. It's not like I'm an elite runner that is trying to control his "brand," or anything. But this feels a little weird. Obviously, I am proud enough of my running accomplishments to write them here everyday. What would you do?

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From I Just Run on Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 08:21:37 from 67.79.11.242

Yeah...We ran together this morning! :-) Nice run and pace!

I would do it! It could be fun and something to have fun with and encourage yourself and others. :-)

From Matt Schreiber on Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 22:08:23 from 66.17.102.185

We did the same run today! Different times and temps though..

I'd go for it. It's pretty neat they're wanting to do an article on you. Personally I think it'd be neat for your kids to see (years from now, too). It's always fun to see dad's picture in a publication. :)

You're doing awesome with these Tuesday runs, too. I'm impressed that you're able to do them on such little sleep. It's great that you're seeing the benefits from running on tired legs, too. Nice work.

From flatlander on Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 06:47:32 from 76.31.9.237

It's just their lawyers, I guarantee the editor doesn't even know what is in the form. As a lawyer, my advice would be to sign the form (but don't read it, it will just depress you), then charge them dearly for the next one.

From Tom K on Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 07:39:14 from 174.58.4.250

Flat, I read it. You're right. I shouldn't have.

Matt, the being tired thing wasn't a problem until I went to Boy #1's Little League game last night. I might have voiced my opinion about the strike zone a little too much.

From Matt Schreiber on Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 07:42:26 from 66.17.107.219

Sounds like something I'd do. Nice work!

From Tom K on Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 07:45:04 from 174.58.4.250

If the ball bounces TWICE before the catcher gets it, how in the wide world of sports is that a strike?!

From SlowJoe on Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 07:50:57 from 168.215.171.129

Sounds good to me. Hard to see any downside unless you're embarrassed by it. My old company wanted to do something similar when they found out I did Boston last year, but I left them before anything got published.

Nice run today, i know what you mean about those being hard to start, but I'm always glad I did too.

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