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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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Tue, Mar 10, 2009
Total Distance
6.20

A new 10k PR!  This wasn't a race, but I managed to run 10,000 meters faster than I ever have.  I didn't mean to run so fast.  I just felt real good this morning.  I still have my Garmin set to alert me after every 8 minutes and 15 seconds.  I figured that sounded just about right because I wanted to run 6.2 miles.  But I never got close to that.  Most of the time I start out fast, and then slow down until I manage to average what I think I'm going to.  This morning I just felt fresh and ready to run.  Below is the breakdown.

Time: 48:50 (avg. pace 7:52) PR by 1 minute

Splits:

1 mile - 7:34

2 mile - 7:47

3 mile - 8:05

4 mile - 8:12

5 mile - 7:55

6 mile - 7:46

0.2 miles - 1:31 (7:22 avg.)

Somebody give me a medal!

Weight: 195.00
Comments
From azdesertmonsoon on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 12:20:14 from 204.17.31.126

According to the race predictor you can run the St George Marathon in 3:37:54 and run a flat half marathon in 1:47:45. Looks like you are well on your way to hitting your short term goals. Seems like you could possibly BQ for next year.

From montelepsy on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 13:09:52 from 155.85.58.253

Dude... way cool!

From Burt on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 16:05:42 from 68.76.197.194

I think it would take at least a solid year of training, 60 miles a week, running 6 days a week, like Sasha says. There's just a little thing I lack right now, and that's dedication. But I'm trying to get better. I don't want to run another marathon until I think I can qualify for Boston.

From Michelle N. on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 16:07:58 from 75.162.244.89

I can't believe how much you have improved over such a short period of time. You are kicking some butt! Awesome!

From jun on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 16:11:14 from 66.239.250.209

You didn't just beat it, you crushed it. Nice job. Don't you just love days like this?

From Rhett on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 16:54:46 from 170.215.58.122

Way to go! You're on fire!!!

From sam on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 17:01:02 from 90.195.99.135

way to go Burt, thats fantastic, so just imagine if you raced soon, you would break it again for sure, wow its just great when your buzzing like that.

From azdesertmonsoon on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 17:11:38 from 204.17.31.126

I was thinking 3:30 would qualify, now I see It is a bit lower than that.

From Burt on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 17:37:22 from 68.76.197.194

Thanks, everyone. You all inspire me.

From James W on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 18:12:21 from 12.151.72.1

Nice run, Burt. I think that the consistent training is starting to pay dividends (as is the weight loss!). Keep up the good work and you will continue to see your times go down.

From Kelli on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 18:12:21 from 71.219.87.34

Wow, Burt, that is awesome. You really are doing great.

So, your BQ time is 3:15?? With how fast you have gotten thus far (and quickly, I might add), you could totally do it!! You have us all rooting for you.

From Eric Day on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 20:11:41 from 189.192.207.151

Burt, you can do a sub 1:46 HM. My best time for 10k is 49 and I did 1:46 in HM; so if you did 48 min in 10k, I bet you could do a sub 1:46 HM.

Good workout & excellent time!

From Smooth on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 23:55:38 from 71.36.65.79

WooHoo!!! Gotta love PR day like yours. WOW, great splits and impressive improvement. WAY TO GO!!! Keep it up! More PRs coming your way!

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