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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
11.17

Week's over.  I have never run more than 60 miles in a week.  In fact, I have never run more than 50 miles in a week.  IN FACT, I have only run more than 40 miles once.  I almost doubled my mileage for the whole month of December.  It's amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it.  Last week I ran 17.4 miles.  I thought, "Well, that was tough, but I bet I could do 10 miles every day next week if I slow it down some."  So now that it's over, I'm definitely taking it easy next week.  I've heard too many bad things about upping your mileage too quickly.

I waited until the afternoon to get today's run in.  I've done the same route every day this week; that is my 5.6 mile Wal Mart bypass loop followed by my 4.5 mile Founders Park Ward loop.  After the bypass loop I stopped at home for a breather.  My knee was kind of aching so I questioned if I should go back out.  Listen to your body, Burt.  Don't hurt yourself being stupid.   But I'm so close to 60.  Is it worth it?  Yes.  I went back out and did the last loop.  Then I came in and noticed I was only 0.7 miles away from ChrisM.  Should I go back out?  Nah, I like Chris.  I don't want to hurt his feelings.  He's a tender little guy.  But my wife talked me into it.  So I went back out again and did me 1 mile loop around the block.  That last mile actually felt pretty good.

I'd like to thank Steve Piccolo for his advice on wearing underwear inside out.  I couldn't have done it without you buddy.

Time - 1:45:00 (avg. pace 9:24)

Splits - 9:01, 8:59, 9:07. 9:27, 9:20, 9:36, 9:39, 9:31, 9:40, 9:46, 9:16

Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 White/Classic Blue/Raven Miles: 11.17
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Lyman on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 23:26:21 from 75.169.105.114

Very impressive mileage this week.

From Vis on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 23:31:18 from 208.88.8.20

Don't hurt yourself by bumping up the mileage too quickly. Nevertheless, pretty impressive.

From rattletrap on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 23:33:54 from 24.19.93.139

First page on the mileage board at the end of the week?! Way to go! If you keep this up your pace will surely reflect all that hard work. Just don't overdo it if you start feeling worn down.

From nguyenvn on Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 00:58:19 from 71.68.254.197

awesome job Burt!

From Burt on Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 01:19:19 from 98.177.216.165

Thanks everyone. I'll definitely take it easy next week.

From ChrisM on Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 05:26:36 from 86.162.199.190

Excellent work Burt! I'm glad that beating my week's mileage help motivate you.

Keep up the good work.

But I'm not really very little (6'2'') LOL!

From flatlander on Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 06:56:14 from 198.207.244.102

Very inspiring week, Burt. I think the marathon time you have posted here is way out of whack with your half-marathon time as well as the pace you always take when you run. You should have a huge PR the next time you run a marathon. Good job.

From Sandy Dune-Howard on Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 09:21:08 from 90.195.99.151

Woswers speedy gonzales there too well done Burt Dude that is a great week of mileage im so glad you go through it all.... mileage is hard but well worth it. Yes take it easy for a week but still run or the hard work will be gone well not gone gone but ya know what I mean LOL

From Walter on Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 10:19:03 from 76.27.15.208

Nice running Tex! Im proud of you! You are a force to be reckoned with! Are you coming up to Mesquite to challenge me on the 21st?

From Steve Piccolo on Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 17:34:17 from 66.60.123.63

Hey, any time I can be of service, I'm happy to do it. :) Great job on the mileage this week! That's impressive. Did you decide to do the full marathon? I guess it depends on how you feel and what your interest level is, but I think you can make a good showing.

From Burt on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 11:48:46 from 68.76.197.194

I really want to do the Mesquite marathon. The problem is with a bunch of sickies in the house racking up the medical expenses, I haven't paid for it yet. But with my birthday coming up, I'll have the marathon be my present. Or maybe I'll just plan on winning and taking home the $1500. Or beating up Walter after he wins and taking his check.

From Walter on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 11:58:31 from 206.53.153.183

That sounds very strategic Burt! And I could use a good beating! It has been all to long!

From Burt on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 12:03:55 from 68.76.197.194

Sounds is the key word. Even though I'm twice your size, after running a marathon, I'm pretty sure you could take me. Heck, probably even before the marathon.

From Walter on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 23:11:21 from 76.27.15.208

Burt, I may be able to get in a sock and then run away fast. lol So is that a yes to running Mesquite? Im trying to decide on the half or full.

From Burt on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 23:47:23 from 98.177.216.165

I just signed up for the full two minutes ago. Now to see which bloggers live in Mesquite so I can have a place to stay...

From Walter on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 23:51:22 from 76.27.15.208

When you signed up did it give you a place to look to see who is entered?

From Burt on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 23:54:13 from 98.177.216.165

I was hoping it would, but it didn't.

From Steve Piccolo on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 23:59:14 from 66.60.123.63

Glad you signed up. You could stay with us, but you've had to drive 4 hours out of your way. St. George really isn't very far from Mesquite, so you might be able to find someone who lives there.

From Burt on Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 11:39:21 from 68.76.197.194

Steve - you're all heart. Maybe next time. Good idea about St. George, though.

From Sandy Dune-Howard on Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 11:46:46 from 90.195.99.103

OMG you have entered a marathon wow Burt thats so good, and then I looked at the date 21st Nov this Year way to go :-)

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