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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, DooneEight Kid Mom, Erico, Flatlander, Gary, Jake Krong, JamesW, Jose, Josse, Julieesplin, JunKelli, Kerri, KP, Kyle Dion, Lightitup, Little Bad Legs, Lybi, Marthon Dreamer, M, Mary Ann Schauerhamer, Misty, Nan, Peds Endo Doc, Rachelle, RADRhett, 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
Total Distance
3.00

This morning I went running with my neighbor Otis.  He's trying to get back into shape.  I told him we could run at his pace.  I grabbed a shirt out of my running clothes but was a little hesitant to put it on.  The shirt was black and so is Otis.  I didn't want him to think I was trying too hard to fit in.  So we were about ready to go, and I saw my home teacher.  We waited for him because I know he always runs to the community gym which is along our route.  Then the three of us took off at a nice liesurely jog.  But I forgot to start my Garmin until we had gone appr. 0.6 miles.  Otis likes to say good morning to people more than I do.  He's so delightful.  After 0.75 miles we parted ways with Br. Adams.  As we were going down Rittenhouse I saw old lady regular and told Otis that I see her all the time.  I asked him how he was doing when we reached the halfway point.  He was doing good.  He ran on the asphalt the whole way while I stayed on the sidewalk.  I told him that since he usually runs on the treadmill, his joints might be a little stiff after we finish.  I kept telling him how much further we had left to go.  He hung in there.  Then when we turned on our street he said, "Let's pick it up."  I told him to get the full three miles in we need to run to my house, turn around, and run to his house.  When we turned around he opened up his stride and just left me behind like it was effortless.  Remind me to drop him early if we ever race.

Avg. pace for the recorded 2.4 miles - 9:55

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AM Bike Ride

Distance - 17.67 miles

Cycle time - 1:08:41

Avg Speed - 15.4 mph

Max Speed - 21.7 mph

I got passed by two cyclists this morning.  That hasn't happened in forever, although I don't know why it doesn't happen more often.  Anyway, after the first one passed me I looked at my Garmin and saw that I was going 15.8 mph.  I tried to speed it up to see how fast he was going.  I got up to 18.5 mph and he was still pulling away.  Unfortunately that little stunt made me reach a level 4 on the sweat charts.  Not good.

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PM Bike Ride

Distance - 17.44 miles

Cycle time - 1:01:49

Avg Speed - 16.9 mph

Max Speed - 22.7 mph

 

Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 White/Classic Blue/Raven Miles: 3.00
Weight: 197.00
Comments
From Rhett on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 13:01:52 from 74.32.218.69

I can't believe anyone likes to say high to other runners more than you do. Maybe since you can't out kick him at the end of a run, you should challange him to a greeting competion.

From Burt on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 13:07:34 from 68.76.197.194

LOL! It's not that he says it more than I do, because I say it everyone. He's just more jovial.

From seeaprilrun on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 13:26:45 from 68.102.148.130

This could be the beginning of a great partnership.

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 14:36:45 from 67.42.27.114

And now your home teacher is done home teaching. What a great run.

From Brent on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 21:44:06 from 204.113.19.55

Burt, did Otis wear a white shirt? Letting a new newbie smoke you, start your kick a couple of miles earlier. Great to have a running partner. What kind of bike do you ride. A 15.4 avg pace on a commuter bike in traffic is smokin, on a good roadie bike, a little slacking.

Stay Kool, High Five those old ladies, B of BS Rools out

From Burt on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 22:26:14 from 98.167.151.26

April - a partnership with benefits. (I have no idea what that means.)

Paul - I'm his home teacher, too. So we're both done.

Brent - come to think of it, he was wearing a white shirt. I have a road bike, but it's nothing special. It's a GT2.

From Teena on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 23:01:32 from 209.105.190.155

3 workouts in one day!!!???

Nice job Burt ... yeah, you were really pushing the boundaries with your black shirt!!! You're a riot!

From Mike Warren on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 23:31:05 from 208.117.124.133

Someone more jovial than Burt? Not a chance! Awesome workout.

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