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Location:

Mesa,AZ,USA

Member Since:

May 12, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

I started running again in 2007 after 14 years of not running.

Mile - 4:59 (high school 1992), 5:57 (9/21/2010 ARR Open Mile)

2 mile - 11:10 (high school 1992)

5k - 21:54 (11/18/2010 Tempe Road Runners 5k)

10k - 48:29 (5/9/2009 Race for Hospice)

Unofficial 10k - 47:11 (1/27/2011 Red Mountain Park)

1/2 marathon - 1:49:00 (4/4/2009 Havasu Half)

Marathon - 4:33:09 (11/21/2009 Mesquite Marathon)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a half marathon in under two hours.

Run a marathon in close to 4 hours.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay healthy long enough to live through the millenium.

Personal:

I am married and have six kids. 

Blog title explanation

Bloggers I've met in real life: 1MileToGo, Aaron Kennard, Andrea North, Arizona Desert Monsoon, auntieem, Bec, Ben, Benjamin, Bonnie, Camille, Cari, Collin Anderson, David Holt, Doone, Eight Kid Mom, Erico, Flatlander, Gary, Jake Krong, JamesW, Jose, Josse, Julieesplin, Jun, Kelli, Kerri, KP, Kyle Dion, Lightitup, Little Bad Legs, Lybi, Marthon Dreamer, M, Mary Ann Schauerhamer, Misty, Nan, Peds Endo Doc, Rachelle, RAD, Rhett, Riley Cook, Rossy, runningafterbabies, Sasha, Scott Hughes, Scott (Kelli's husband), Scott Wesemann, Slow Joe, Spencer Simpson, Stephen, Steve Piccolo, Susie, The Rookie, Toby, Tracy, Twinkies, TylerS, Walter

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Asics Gel Kayano 21 Lifetime Miles: 56.47
Mizuno Wave Inspire 11 (blue) Lifetime Miles: 800.75
New Balance 1260v5 Lifetime Miles: 9.19
Reebok Floatride Lifetime Miles: 8.23
Mon, Feb 22, 2010
Total Distance
10.00

Just Friday I was thinking about how silly it was that time I saw Bruce RUN2DAY running towards me and thought it was a dog.  So this morning I saw this coyote running running straight towards me from across the road.  But then it seemed to get bigger.  A big dog is coming right toward me.  Is it a wolf?  Fight or flight?  I stopped dead in my tracks, clinching my fists, getting ready to fight a dog when I saw that it was indeed RUN2DAY again.  I said, "That's the 2nd time you've done that to me!"  He had no idea what I was talking about.

Time - 1:27:16 (avg. pace 8:44)

Splits - 8:39, 8:39, 8:42, 8:43, 8:48, 8:49, 8:38, 8:45, 8:47, 8:49

Standard deviation - 4.3 seconds

Curse this vow to not have sugar for the month of February.  I had to put bananas on my pancakes last night instead of syrup.  Here are some of the goodies I had to pass up last week.


Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 Silver/Old Gold/Phantom Miles: 10.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From flatlander on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 10:56:04 from 198.207.244.102

So is the confusion your fault or his? Maybe he needs a haircut?

From Burt on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 12:38:17 from 206.19.214.144

He does have a bushy moustache, but it's just that he's so fast, I'm not expecting a human to run that fast.

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 12:42:13 from 68.103.242.46

Good job Burt! Those look sooo delicious. I also had to fight the birthday party woes as I passed up my son's birthday cake and cookies'n'cream ice cream.

From RAD on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 14:11:25 from 67.172.229.125

sugar, schmoogar; however, I'm glad to still be eating it. (Even though I'd be better off if I'd at least cut down a bit!) You guys are all SO strong for cutting it out. I'd be in no sugar mania for weeks and they'd have commit me!

Nice run for the morning, nice paces and crazy miles! It cracks me up to think that a human can make you think they're a coyote. Must be like Wile E - walks upright :)

From rAtTLeTrAp on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 14:13:22 from 75.230.203.54

I feel your pain :) Every time I fast, people bring goodies to work.

From Samantha Dean-Howard on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 14:14:17 from 90.201.147.80

OOOH I had to have sugar today after my run I was low really low, so some choccie minstrels helped LOL your great avoiding all that yummy tummy food well done :)

From Burt on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 14:57:23 from 206.19.214.144

April - wow! You are staying strong. Hang in there sister!

RAD - I know. My wife laughed at me, too. I guess it's just me and my wild imagination.

RT - It never fails, huh? And last night my daughter brought this plate home from her youth fireside filled with cookies and cupcakes.

Sam - European chocolate is pretty good. We fatties in the USA love milk chocolate. Oh, and I forgot to tell you. Friday I saw 5 bunnies. None today.

From SlowJoe on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 16:46:16 from 131.59.200.80

Ouch, good thing February only has 28 days - that was a good month to pick. One of the things my wife gave up for Lent was french fries. She may get into heaven, but I get double french fries until Easter.

Nice run as well, low standard deviation huh?

From Burt on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 17:34:54 from 206.19.214.144

Supersize it Joe! Yeah, that's a low SD. I was running pretty consistent today.

From runningafterbabies on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 18:01:18 from 67.177.9.74

I'm confused. Is it NO REFINED SUGAR or NO SWEETS? I thought you could've gotten away with pure maple syrup.

From runningafterbabies on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 18:01:56 from 67.177.9.74

Oh, and nice even splits! Pretty impressive.

From Burt on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 18:11:17 from 206.19.214.144

I'm leaving syrup out because of the movie Elf.

From Rhett on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 18:58:57 from 74.32.219.217

Quit posting pictures of sweets. I saw that and my mouth instantly starting salivating and my stomach groweled.

From Burt on Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 19:00:07 from 206.19.214.144

Sorry Rhett. Cupcakes in a Krispy Kreme box. mmmmmmm.....

From Lyns on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 00:59:17 from 174.27.150.90

How long have you been off of sugar Burt?

From vinh on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 07:09:56 from 75.77.22.187

Good run Burt! How are you feeling on your long runs at that pace?

From ChrisM on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 07:11:23 from 130.88.16.210

Nice standard deviation there!

From Samantha Dean-Howard on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 07:40:56 from 78.32.130.9

ahhhhh please take the pictures down I have a chocolate craving now no fair me too hungry and yes english chocolate is much better than europes or american chocolate.....CADBURY mmmmmmmmm oooooo Galaxy chocolate mmmmmmm omg stop it woman LOL

From ChrisM on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 07:45:16 from 130.88.16.210

I can help there Sam, just buy the chocolate and send straight to me, thus avoiding excess calories. I can PM you a delivery address LOL

Galaxy is good chocolate!

From Samantha Dean-Howard on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 08:11:07 from 78.32.130.9

Galaxy is my fav, I will mail it to you then ! LOL

p.s ooops a few seconds gone bye so its just the wrapper I will mail to you sorry LOL ha ha ha

omg how about fruit and nut you see IM looney for nutz and I love BOOST choc bar guarana in them good solid energy food ha ha

my fav Sat treat is coffee with a mars bar and watching Dylan play football ;-D

From Samantha Dean-Howard on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 08:12:16 from 78.32.130.9

p.s Burt Im gonna fly over and kill you as you have tapped into my chocoholics brain LOL

From ChrisM on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 08:25:37 from 130.88.16.210

Now we are all stuffing our faces with chocolate and it Is All Burt's fault! LOL

From Burt on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 11:14:35 from 206.19.214.144

Lyns - Since Feb. 3rd. : http://runningmama.fastrunningblog.com/blog--Calling-to-ANY-amp-EVERYONE-Thi/02-03-2010.html

Vinh - I was cramping up towards the end because I just went running first thing in the morning without so much as a drink of water, but I feel real good.

Sam and Chris - Control yourselves! LOL! And Sam, nothing would be more of an honor to die at your hands.

From Samantha Dean-Howard on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 11:40:49 from 90.201.147.80

ha ha ha Im even talking to the gym people at my gym and on facebook about your choccie sweeties it no fair, no fair I cant control myself Im a woman LOL think think sub 3 sub 3 no I have control LOL

From Britta on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 13:40:15 from 99.93.194.70

Way to be strong!! Have you dropped any weight this month with out the sugar?

From Marathon Dreamer on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 14:25:43 from 200.52.168.6

OMG!! Burt...those goodies from Krispy!!! OH wow!! Now they don't have those in Mexico!

From Burt on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 14:33:53 from 206.19.214.144

Britta - I think I've lost some. But then I gained it all back on Valentine's Day, my cheat day.

MD - Sorry :( :( :(

From Lyman on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 18:43:17 from 170.135.241.45

You too...I'm trying my darnest to not have any sugar this week. I'm not ready for a full month yet. Actually I'm taking it one day at a time.

BTW - very nice 10 miler!

From Little Engine That Could on Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 13:18:45 from 129.54.8.45

mmmmmm, sweets! After reading this I had to make a trip to the office "goodie" bowl. Today they had the bite size chocolate bars. I ate one in your honor. :)

From Burt on Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 13:45:41 from 206.19.214.144

Lyman - 3 years ago I went on a strict diet and no sugar was easy. Now that I'm not an as of strict of a diet, it's so much harder.

LETC - I've got Almond Joy bars stashed away for next week. Thanks for the ahem, encouragement. LOL!

From missy on Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 00:20:06 from 67.40.115.3

Syrup is nasty stuff anyhow...Banana is the way to go! With some pecans..With maybe a lil tablespoon of Sugarfree syrup for juiciness! Or, better yet, take some frozen bluberries and defrost them in the Mircowave..use that as syrup! :D YumYUMyum

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