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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:	0.00	Month:	33.00	Year:	424.00
Barefoot Lifetime Miles:						114.25
K12- Black Lifetime Miles:						401.00
Kinvara 13 (blue 1) Lifetime Miles:						335.00
Kinvara 13 (blue 2) Lifetime Miles:						363.00
Kinvara 14 Neon Lifetime Miles:						384.00
Kinvara 14/teal Lifetime Miles:						334.00
Kinvara Blue/red Lifetime Miles:						98.00

Sun, Sep 14, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
20.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	20.50

Mixed feelings on today's run. It was 78 degrees with 75 % humidity. New it might affect us, but wasn't sure how much. By mile 3 my feet were absolutely soaked. Then mile 12 we tackled "Gallow's Lane" (listed this month by runner's world as the #8 most challenging hill in the U.S.) Not sure if my legs really ever recovered from Gallows. Overall, Ed and I ran the first loop (12.5 miles) in 1:29:11 (7:08 pace). Felt good about our effort, but knew I was in trouble for the second stretch. We loaded up with gatorade for our standard 8-mile loop which we typical run at about a 7:30 pace. Well, about 4 miles in, I crashed and burned. I sent him ahead and continued to run at a slower pace, salvaging a time of 1:07:22 (8:25 pace...more like 9:15 for the last 4 miles).

I'm not sure if it was the heat, our ambitious first loop, or my high mileage week which caused me to crash...probably a combination of all three. Next week we plan to do the first loop slowly and marathon pace at the end to rebuild our confidence. Anyway, it was a good day for mileage. Also, used my light trainers to see how I could handle greater mileage. Think I'll be fine with them.

NB 903's- 51.5

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From JimF on Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 21:23:03

In my book any time you run 20 miles it is a good run. After my run on Saturday I know the humidity can take a lot out of you. That first 12 miles was awesome (especially with the big hill) and you hung in there to finish the run. I think you have a good plan for next week. You are definitely running strong and I wouldn't let one day shake your confidence. You will be ready for your marathon.

From jtshad on Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 22:07:49

Good job getting the mileage in, this is a great learning run...learning how to deal with the heat, hydrate, pace correctly, stay mentally strong, etc. Nothing wrong with a run like this as long as you look at it for what it is...training!

Keep it up, you are doing awesome.

From rockness18 on Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 14:35:51

Thanks for the encouragement guys and helping me to keep it all in perspective. I've been battling things mentally over the past week or two. Patience is one of my weaker areas, so as the marathon date starts getting closer, I'm just itching to get through the training process. Glad to have gotten this run under my belt.

From Bob on Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 14:40:04

You're doing just fine. 20 miles is 20 miles. We can't control the weather. Besides, think of how prepared your hammies will now be after slogging around heavy wet shoes!! Call it our form of "water running".

From JimF on Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 15:54:48

I know what you mean about battling patience and expectations. One day I think things are going great and I will run close to 3:00 the next day I wonder if I can break 3:30. It will be good to get to the line and see what happens. Even though it is hard to do I have been trying to listen to others on the blog and just trust the training. You have had good training so that won't let you down on race day.

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