Go, you chicken fat, go away!

April 18, 2024

Recent EntriesHomeJoin Fast Running Blog Community!PredictorHealthy RecipesBurt's RacesFind BlogsMileage BoardTop Ten Excuses for Missing a RunTop Ten Training MistakesDiscussion ForumRace Reports Send A Private MessageWeek ViewMonth ViewYear View
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
15% off for Fast Running Blog members at St. George Running Center!

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

Favorite Blogs:
Click to donate
to Ukraine's Armed Forces
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 27, 2010
Total Distance
5.58

Time - 48:16 (avg. pace 8:39)

Splits - 9:10, 8:53, 7:14, 9:02, 8:56, 5:01 for 0.58 (8:40 pace)

I was supposed to run with Bruce RUN2DAY today, but I forgot to email him last night for obvious reasons.  I tried to call at quarter to nine hoping it wasn't too late.  After about 5 rings I just hung up.  I really wanted to push the pace but decided against it.  Instead I threw a 10k mile in the middle.  The problem was that I was really laboring to maintain that pace.  Truth be known, I was probably way faster and way slower.  I don't think it was a constant steady 7:14.  I started to wonder if I could do that for 6 miles on Saturday, but I think there was a reason for it.  I did P90X last night; Chest and Back/Ab Ripper X.  I did not hydrate well after the workout.  And I hardly ever have any water before I go out in the morning.  So I'm hoping it was just a feul and hydration problem.  I really want to maintain a 7:14-7:15 pace.  If I would have done that last year, I would have come in the top 10.

I found this picture of Walter with his grandparents.  Can't you ever be serious in a picture Walter?


Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 White/Classic Blue/Raven Miles: 5.58
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 11:18:37 from 67.42.27.114

Glad you are back at it and all seems well.

From ben on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 15:23:40 from 209.33.248.15

Chest & Back is a tough workout. I'm out for another week or 2 from doing any P90X. I strained my back last week doing Shoulders & Arms. Keep up the hard work.

From Burt on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 15:26:24 from 206.19.214.144

Thanks Paul and 8kiddad. I'm going to have to skip a few days so I'm not too tired for my race this Saturday.

From Samantha Dean-Howard on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 16:33:39 from 90.195.99.79

Yeah I was just thinking that you should take it easy this week with the p90 stuff, sounds like hard work Burt.... you will be able to do the 10k goal pace if the everything is right on the day i.e weather, fueling right etc.

oh or is it FEUL ha ha ha LOL gotcha :)

From Brent on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 20:05:23 from 204.113.19.55

Burt - hum - honest self study of training? Are you ready for 7:14s? No guts no glory? Mentally tough - go for it.

STay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From runningafterbabies on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 22:38:47 from 67.177.9.74

I just started p90x last week. It is seriously kicking my tail. What is your opinion of it? I like it, I just hope it is really going to help me, not hurt me like it has been the past week :)

From Burt on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 22:45:27 from 98.177.216.165

It is painful. I tweaked my back and I'm sure it's because of P90X. But I'm also getting ripped. LOL! What do I do???

From Burt on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 22:49:47 from 98.177.216.165

Brent - I ran a 7:17 avg. for the 4.2 mile Pat's Run last year. I have to believe that I'm faster now. Plus I know I can crank out a 6:30 mile. 44 seconds slower for 6.2 doesn't seem too unreasonable. Just hope my back holds out.

From RAD on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 23:48:21 from 67.172.229.125

Good luck on your race this weekend. I'm with Brent, no guts no glory! Pace sounds reasonable, go for it!

Oh, and thanks for the entertainment with Walt's pic - I'm going to have to pass it on! :) -with due credit to you of course!

From Samantha Dean-Howard on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 05:23:43 from 78.32.130.9

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Walter LOL

From Walter on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 10:22:59 from 68.171.233.74

I'm glad to be the blogs entertainment! Funny thing about this pic is my dad is about that size. My momma not so much. I'm definitely the runt of my family. Get to work Burt! Sheesh!

From Marathon Dreamer on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 16:28:15 from 200.52.168.6

LOL LOL! Burt - you crack me up!! Great picture!! As for your little girl...so glad to hear she is better and home with you.

The P90X program is all about kicking your a..! Just make sure you take it easy enough so you don't fall on it!! It is certainly for the serious, but be careful. Nice workout by the way!!!

I couldn't even sit on the toilet after the plyo dvd... ouch...

From Burt on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 16:40:50 from 206.19.214.144

MD - I know what you mean about the toilet sitting. Definitely more grunting than usual.

From Marathon Dreamer on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 18:39:58 from 200.52.168.6

For me, it was more like grab hold of the toilet paper dispenser with one hand and brace yourself using the wall with the other....slowly descend....

Add Your Comment.
  • Keep it family-safe. No vulgar or profane language. To discourage anonymous comments of cowardly nature, your IP address will be logged and posted next to your comment.
  • Do not respond to another person's comment out of context. If he made the original comment on another page/blog entry, go to that entry and respond there.
  • If all you want to do is contact the blogger and your comment is not connected with this entry and has no relevance to others, send a private message instead.
Only registered users with public blogs are allowed to post comments. Log in with your username and password or create an account and set up a blog.
Debt Reduction Calculator
Featured Announcements
Most Recent Entries:
New Kids on the Blog
(need a welcome):
Lone Faithfuls
(need a comment):
Recent Comments: