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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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I was off for President's Day and took full advantage of it - took daughter to see the Hannah Montana Movie/Concert.  It is a Disney production and I was shocked when I was charged $15.00 per ticket.  I inquired and the young lady at the ticket office said, "Disney sets the prices, not us!"  My daughter watches the show and me going from room to room, I tend to hear the songs, etc.  I even find myself humming the little tunes at times.  I actually like the 3D effects of the movie, despite the goofy glasses we had to wear.  We went to lunch before and had a good Daddy/Daughter day.  She still likes going places with me and "hanging out" and going on dates with me.  She is a bit over 5 years, but I'm sure the day will come that she gets embarrassed by Dad and his short running shorts, etc.

Prior to the day's activities, I tried to run an easy 5 miles.  I ran, but it was a bit quicker than I would have liked (7:33 avg/mile).  I guess my fitness is really coming around, which is good.  I have only 3 more weeks of solid training before the 1/2 marathon.  My left hip is still a little on the tight side, but it feels muscular.  My wife has a busy week with meetings, etc.  She works 95% of the time from home, so this week, I have to arrange my work schedule and juggle when to do my running.  I will attempt to top 50 mpw this week.    

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