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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
Mon, Aug 29, 2011
Total Distance
3.61

This morning I was awakened by one of the lovely neighborhood dogs barking at 3:20am.  I couldn't get back to sleep.  I tried.  Oh boy did I try.  But to no avail.  Who lets their dog bark for an hour?  Probably a dead person.

I  got ready to go and had plenty of time to loosen up.  Yesterday morning as I was going to lift up the cats' dogs' water bottle, my back tightened up real bad.  I didn't even lift it yet.  It was like an electric shock went right in my lower back.  Maybe Merri was behind me with a tazer.  But it still hurts.  I stretched out real good but wasn't sure if I should run on it or not.  I didn't want to miss my run with Brad, though.  We always have such great conversations.

So I ran down to his house and took it nice and easy.  Brad doesn't run fast anyway so that's good.  We took the normal route.  When we ran by the magic water fountain the guy that sleeps on the bench was there checking his text messages.  We didn't stop.  When we got to my street I bid Brad farewell.  I was starting to get the "urge" again.

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Blogger's in the news:

Remember to vote for Rachelle Wardle!  Just click the link, type her name, and push VOTE.  It's really that easy.

Nevels is doing a run across Alabama to raise funds for the devasation the tornadoes caused.  Check it out!

And finally, I was really impressed with seeaprilrun in her Houston marathon.  Her Garmin went out on her, but she was prepared with a back-up plan.

Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 3.61
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Leandra on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 10:15:22 from 67.214.251.82

I know I'm gonna regret being the first person to comment on your post because it means my inbox will have 50 billion messages in it for all the replies. But I don't care. It's worth it because the line about the dog being a dead person's is just so funny.

From Merri on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 10:17:06 from 160.7.252.148

first I tazered your neighbor and pepper sprayed his dog...then tazered you. Yesterday Kamrie was singing this song....Praise to the man who commutes with Jehovah. just something to think about on your way to work.

From Burt on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 10:25:50 from 72.223.91.148

Well, if it isn't the sisters Grimm commenting on my blog first. You'll pay for your tazering antics. I'll see you in Vegas indeed.

From Leandra on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 10:29:25 from 67.214.251.82

Leandra Tew Call likes Merri Tew Hackett's comment.

From SlowJoe on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 12:15:12 from 132.3.53.68

Fact - the "urge" increases the closer you get to a toilet. It's science.

From Burt on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 12:23:04 from 206.19.214.144

I have much data to support that theory.

From julieesplin on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 12:52:46 from 75.169.169.44

Loved the "dead person" comment.

From Tara on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 13:54:48 from 75.169.159.217

Merri tazed you!! Ha ha ha ha! Dead person, Ha! I've been missing out. Great blog.

From Burt on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 14:18:10 from 206.19.214.144

You guys won't be laughing when they report about a dead person on Channel 5 news tonight.

From ACorn on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 14:32:41 from 68.66.168.22

Way to fight the "urge" to not run and get out and put the miles in!

From Burt on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 14:39:47 from 206.19.214.144

ACorn - Of course. The good Lord chose not to bless me with... with charm, athletic ability... or a fully functional brain, but I'll get my miles in.

Ok, everybody. I had to update my blog. There's just too much going on.

From april27 on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 20:08:50 from 99.188.251.180

That isn't event fair b/c it is an old pic of April!

From Burt on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 20:25:01 from 206.19.214.144

Jealous much?

From Kira Bell on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 20:53:21 from 160.7.243.169

I don't know if Merri would do such a thing.

Sorry you hurt you back, glad you at least got to run though :)

voted.

From allie on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 23:46:45 from 24.10.191.18

that's what you get for trying to take care of your cats.

From Brent on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 23:01:15 from 66.7.127.67

Burt, Burt, Burt, - the majic water fountain guy, texting messages to King Neptune. Miss reading your blog, sands of time run slow, your blog always runs fast with interest.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From RAD on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 23:34:43 from 76.27.16.189

Shot through the back and she's to blame...she gives cats a bad name!

From seeaprilrun on Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 00:30:27 from 205.172.12.229

That actually weighed less than my Garmin 205.

From AZDesertmonsoon on Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 10:03:51 from 70.58.253.31

Burt,

You better run today or I will finish the month with more miles than you.

From Burt on Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 10:12:58 from 72.223.91.148

Hula hoops and hourglasses. I don't know how you do it April. :)

AZDM - Not sure that's gonna happen. Enjoy your moral victory.

From Nan on Thu, Sep 01, 2011 at 01:02:45 from 98.245.117.176

Hi Burt. I was going to comment on todays post but decided I don't want 48 messages in my inbox. Thanks for keeping us updated on bloggers in the news. Please never wish a running injury on yourself though. Its just not worth it.

From Burt on Thu, Sep 01, 2011 at 01:08:20 from 72.223.91.148

Hi Nan. Hope your rehabs coming along good.

From Rachelle on Thu, Sep 01, 2011 at 17:33:19 from 159.212.71.77

You are funny! And yes don't forget to vote for me everyday from multiple computers. Don't you know I joined the blog just to get your votes?

From Burt on Thu, Sep 01, 2011 at 17:36:05 from 206.19.214.144

Go Rachelle! Don't forget about me when you win a lifetime supply of chocolate milk.

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