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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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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Lifetime Miles: 803.99
Asics Gel 3030 Lifetime Miles: 204.85
Saucony Hurricane 13 Lifetime Miles: 149.22
Asics Gel DS Trainer 17 Lifetime Miles: 87.49
Mizuno Wave Inspire 9 Lifetime Miles: 800.59
Brooks Ravenna 4 Lifetime Miles: 88.83
Mizuno X10 Trail Lifetime Miles: 180.06
Mizuno Wave Inspire 10 Lifetime Miles: 802.77
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
Wed, Jan 12, 2011
Total Distance
5.52

So much for my two a days.  Yesterday I worked 13 hours so I didn't run in the morning or evening.  Oh well.

I was noticing all the pigeons on a light pole this morning.  They were probably spaced about 4 inches apart, and they lined the entire span.  Then I looked at all the other light poles, and they all seemed to have at least three or four pigeons on them.  Except one.  A lone pigeon perched high over head in solemn solitude.  I wondered why it kept its singular seclusion.  Then it pooped.  I watched the poop as it fell to pavement below with a tremendous splat.  Then I watched as a school bus splatted it even more.  I yelled, "You disgusting bird!  No wonder nobody likes you!"

The scariest part of the morning was when at pitbull came running at me.  He looked happy, but those things are crazy.  It ran up on my heels, but I didn't turn around because I didn't want it to take that as a form of aggression.  It decided to run past  me and check out another guy walking down the sidewalk.  I think all pitbulls should be exterminated.  Sorry to offend you if you have one.  But one chewed my dogs leg off when I was a kid.

Time - 47:56 (avg. pace 8:41)

Splits - 8:42, 8:31, 8:32, 8:46, 8:53, 4:34 for 0.52 (8:48 pace)


Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 Silver/Old Gold/Phantom Miles: 5.52
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From jun on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 11:34:51 from 66.239.250.209

You're weird.

But I like you.

From Merri on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 11:35:24 from 160.7.252.148

pitbull, pigeon & a pit stop.

From Karen on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 11:40:11 from 69.171.160.198

hate to say it, but all pigeons poop, Burt. Scary about dogs sometimes. When Drew & I were back in Mich for vacay, a pit-mix ran up to us and kept trying to push us down (in a seemingly happy way). We stopped running and kept yelling out to the few houses to come get their blankin' dog & nobody responded. We tried to run some more and it kept following us, getting in our way and jumping up on us. Turned around and started going door to door to no avail. Finally, I told Drew to go ono ahead and I would try to distract it. At that point it charged me with its mouth open and grazed my leg with its teeth (probably not a "bite" persay, but still pretty spooky.) It ran away and started to chase Drew again, so i flagged down a dude on a 4-wheeler and he chased the dog off. I LOVE dogs, (mom trains them, esp Dobermans) and I learned quickly at a young age that ALL dogs bite. Irresponsible dog owners--you should always have their dogs on a leash unless they are in your enclosed area. Maybe the pigeon could have pooped on him for you?

From Eric Day on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 11:51:44 from 200.77.31.133

There should be a law that if a dog is without a leash then the owner of the dog should be put on a leash for some time. !!!

From jun on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 11:55:33 from 66.239.250.209

Most states have laws that make the owner criminally responsible for any dog that is off a leash and attacks another person. Utah is not one of them, as far as I know.

From DonGardinero on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 13:38:39 from 67.2.94.44

Every pitbull I've ever seen has been agressive like that. One time (at band camp) a pitbull got loose in my neighborhood and it had a poor girl terrified and frozen on the sidewalk. I stopped to help her and the dog charged me. Once it got to me, it stopped and turned around and charged at the girl. It kept going back and forth like that. It didn't look angry, but it was still terrifying. Luckily animaal control showed up after about ten minutes. Someone must have saw what was going on.

Nice run, by the way.

From Burt on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 13:48:23 from 206.19.214.144

Jun - that's sweet :)

Merri - I like the letter P.

Karen - ah yes. The pitbulls one weakness, bird stool.

Eric - I thought they had that law in Mexico.

Dale - you saved that girl's life. You're my hero!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 14:17:48 from 69.99.226.147

Two words: Pepper Spray

(The kind made for bears not people)

From flatlander on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 15:08:18 from 198.207.244.102

Very scary, glad you made it through

From RAD on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 15:17:01 from 67.172.229.125

I'm with rattletrap - carry pepper spray! Even the stuff for people gives them enough of a shock to keep them at bay.

Nice run, and no wonder that bird was all alone...people like you have given it a complex!

From Burt on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 15:58:55 from 206.19.214.144

Trap - At first I saw it in a parking lot and a guy was yelling at it. I thought he was calling it, but I think he was trying to get rid of it. Then as I ran further I saw a police officer that was probably looking for it but didn't seem to be in too big of a hurry.

Mark - don't worry about me. I could kill a dog in 1.6 seconds.

RAD - maybe that particular light pole was the bird outhouse. Who am I to judge?

From runningafterbabies on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 17:43:22 from 24.10.211.135

Sounds like an exciting run. But then again, your runs are always pretty exciting. The only thing that could have topped your morning is if the poo had landed on your head. Nice job avoiding being pooped on and mauled.

From Burt on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 17:55:46 from 206.19.214.144

Melody - Oh, I was watching for poo droppings. But I love pigeons. Don't you remember watching Bert and Ernie as a kid. What was Bert's favorite kind of bird?

From Karen on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 20:45:39 from 69.171.160.98

I thought that was a Rubber Duckie--very different from a pigeon...

From PRE on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 21:08:41 from 99.50.214.225

Funny about the dog. I was running today and one dog jumped on my right leg while I was airborne...I was ready to break his neck but the two owners called it off and I did not need to follow through.

From Burt on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 23:07:31 from 72.223.84.236

Oh my gosh Karen! That's Ernie. Here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf9d7rSf_Ks

PRE - It jumped on your leg? Was it a "happy" dog?

From Cari Runner on Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 21:40:18 from 173.87.186.91

I think it would have made a better story if you had pepper sprayed the dog (and the pigeon).

From nicole on Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 12:17:02 from 128.208.244.70

That's really scary. I definitely recommend carrying mace.

From Burt on Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 17:50:35 from 206.19.214.144

Who needs mace when I've got thunder and lightning? Hoo ah!

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