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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

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.25	0.00	3.00	0.00	7.25

Leg/weights + 7.25 on TM (2 x 400 @6min, 2 x800 @6:15, 2 x 1200 @6:30). Recovery is going slowly from ankle. In serious need of patience.

Tangent 3 (3) Miles: 7.25

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From JimF on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 10:08:57 from 98.214.105.180

Patience is a tough one especially for us runners. After all of the hard work that you have done it is difficult to have a setback and feel like the hard work is slipping away. I'm not sure what your plan is for the upcoming marathon but since you are still able to run I would think that you are at least maintaining your current fitness level while the ankle heals to 100%. If you are healed by the marathon and get in a good taper you may surprise yourself in the marathon. Some of my best races have been where I went into them with low expectations. Another benefit is that since you are not pushing so hard right now you may go into this marathon fresher than normal and feel great. I know it is easier to say all of this when I am not the one going through it but I really believe you still have a excellent chance to finish off a great year.

From rockness18 on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 15:12:34 from 75.42.154.155

Jim, your insights are very helpful. I was in need of encouragement and perspective. btw- I'm now official in for Boston. I look forward to connecting.

From jtshad on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 15:16:27 from 204.134.132.225

2 Boston boung bloggers...yeah!!

From rockness18 on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 15:47:05 from 75.42.154.155

Are you in again? I'd try to connect, but you'll probably be in a warm building somewhere hanging out with Ryan Hall or Kara Goucher or interviewing for Runner's World, eating free powerbars and stuff :).

From jtshad on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 15:49:54 from 204.134.132.225

LOL! I am not planning on running again this year, too much expense and time to get there from Idaho. Dan S whom I run with a lot is running though!

I will talk to the PB folks and try to get you guys set up! In the mean time...don't say no to the free raffle at the expo!

From JimF on Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 13:06:36 from 98.214.105.180

I'm really excited for Boston. It will be a challenge for me to hold the training together through the winter. I know you did a great job training through winter last year so I will be looking for some inspiration.

From rockness18 on Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 16:38:06 from 75.42.154.155

I learned to utilize the Treadmill. It was something I previously despised, but I just learned to go outside when the roads weren't icy and do 90% of speedwork on the mill.

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