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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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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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Hwy 205, 10:00 a.m., cloudy, 34.  I just ran by feel and was surprised that it was ~7:30 pace.  I just kept plugging away and never strained.  Again, the left hip flexor got tight and so did my low back.  They seemed to be fine once I stopped to stretch for a few seconds.  After yesterday's run, I thought that I might struggle with leg fatigue.  These weekly 10 milers are new to me, as I usually cap out at about 7-8 miles when 5k/10k training.  Hopefully, they will pay off.  Also, I plan to slowly ramp them up towards a consistent 12-14 miler.  Disney in 2 days and I will be running in 70+F temps!!!  10 miles in 1:14:49 (7:29 pace).

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Tour de Wolf, 9:45 a.m., cloudy, windy, 42.  I ran VERY easy w/Enrique today.  I was surprised that we avg. 8:17 pace with all of the mud, turns, etc.  Usually, on these trails, I avg. 8:30 pace or so.  They are very technical switchbacks and lots of ups and downs.  7.1 in 58:32 (8:17 pace). 

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This a.m., we leave for Disney until Sunday (02/03).  I am bringing along my running gear and plan to run atleast 3-4 times while down there.

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