Runnin' in Mud...

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Location:

Arlington,TN,USA

Member Since:

Jun 01, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

One of the highlights of my short running career thus far has been a rather surprising 10k finish. I had never cracked sub 40:00, but while in training for a marathon, surprised myself with a 38:49 (it remains my PR). 5k - 18:45 10k - 38:49 1/2 - 1:26:57 Mar - 3:15:54 (BQ by a few seconds!)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Set PR's at every distance and count down to becoming a Master runner. Realistically, I would like to run sub 18:00 this year and lower both the 1/2 and full marathon times. Not many chances here in Memphis to run a good/fast 10k. Oh yeah, try to juggle running/racing with a full-time job, home business, family, and a new baby.

Long-Term Running Goals:

In August of 2008, I begin training for my first sub 3:00 marathon. The race will be the St. Jude Marathon in Memphis, TN. (my hometown).

* I began blogging, again, to help me maintain my motivation for my attempt! Encouragement, advice, etc. is always welcome.

Personal:

I am married with one little girl (age 5) and a little boy (12 months). My daughter is beginning to run a little with me at her own leisure, I don't push her. My wife runs as well and I hope my son will someday run.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Sun, Dec 09, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
10.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.00

Hwy 205, 1:00 p.m., cloudy, 74, and very humid out (80%). I didn't know what to expect from this run. 1. It is the longest that I have run since the injury and 2. It is quite warm and humid. Bottom line: It was fine! Nothing hurt, but my hip flexors began to fatigue. I ran with a friend who was struggling a bit at 7-8 miles, so we slowed. Once, I left him, I ran another 1 mile @ 7:25 pace and the hip flexors got over their fatigue - I guess they needed another gear to be used. Highest mileage, post injury!!!

I am thinking about a 5k next weekend. Not that I will blow out a PR, but I want an indication of my fitness. Many of paces are derived from my 5k race pace and, currently, I have NO idea what that is.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00

Comments

From aroundthebend on Thu, Dec 13, 2007 at 07:38:13

Congratulations on the long run! Sounds like you are doing great. Good luck with the 5K if you decide to race this weekend. Hasn't this weather been crazy? Feels like spring for a day or two, then back to winter by Sunday! Happy running...

From Mike B on Thu, Dec 13, 2007 at 07:47:21

Yes, within a few days of each other, I ran in below freezing weather (28F) and then 74F. My running partner actually ran shirtless, which just sounds odd to do in mid-Dec., unless you are in Hawaii or South Florida.

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