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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

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.00	16.00	0.00	0.00	22.00

Whoa! Gave it my best today. Have a high school retreat this weekend, but wanted to get one last 20-miler in before leaving. Felt it was important to run several of them at least near marathon pace. Knew this might be difficult by the start of mile 3. Did the first 2 miles in 13:30 on a slight downhill, but really felt it in my legs coming back up on mile 3. Did mile 3 in 7:40 and then just decided mentally to put myself into complete focus. Picked it up and kept a firm pace through a very hilly first loop. Did 12.5 in 1:29:23 (7:09 pace). The last mile on this loop include a 9% grade uphill for maybe 1/4 to 1/3 mile. Took a quick break to drink gatorade, change socks and get right back out there. Recognized I was fairly dehydrated (32 oz sports drink + another 20 ounces of water).

Decided to ease into the second loop and ran the first 4 miles at about a 7:20-30 pace. My stomach calmed down from the fluid, my legs stayed a bit stiff, yet I still had the lungs and energy to then kick it into a new gear. This loop was 9.5 miles and I finished the entired run of 22 miles in 2:36:16 (7:06 pace). Very sore at the end , yet very satisfied with the effort.

Little spooky...I just looked back to see how I did on this route last Spring in preparation for Boston. My time on March 28, running with Ed, was 2:36:16...what are the chances of that? I felt great that particular day, so maybe it's a good sign to be able to run the same time on tired legs.

Saucony Progrid Rides Miles: 22.00

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From JimF on Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 17:53:11 from 76.125.1.152

Wow! Awesome run and very strong pace. It is always interesting to compare times of workouts but like you said it can vary so much according to how you feel. This was a very strong run and looks like you are on pace for a great marathon this fall.

From jtshad on Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 11:51:43 from 4.242.60.90

Great run, Mr. Consistent!

From rockness18 on Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 23:10:52 from 69.183.232.204

Thanks guys...hope I'm on track for a good run.

From Robert on Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 08:28:42 from 70.58.141.71

Awesome job! I remember your blog entry for that other 22-miler in March. Ahhhh, memories.

From rockness18 on Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 19:28:30 from 69.183.232.204

Robert, great to hear from you stranger! Hope the classes are going well and the spirit is up. Would love to hear an update when you get the chance.

From Robert on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 09:20:40 from 70.58.141.71

Yes, classes are going well. I've found plenty of time for study even with family commitments. As you know, one has to just stay consistent with it. Kind of like running eh? I'll probably take one extra class next semester just to get this prereq stuff over. Running Twin Cities this coming Sunday. I've slacked off for about a month now, so not sure what to expect. I love running this time of year though, don't you? You running a mary this fall? Take care.

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