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2010 Measure of Love 10k Trail Race

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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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Reebok Floatride Lifetime Miles: 8.23
Race: 2010 Measure of Love 10k Trail Race (6.2 Miles) 00:49:54, Place overall: 15, Place in age division: 10
Total Distance
7.20

That was harder than I thought it was going to be.  But it was fun.  My friend Doug that I went to high school with was coming into town this week for work related training.  Doug didn't run track or cross country in high school.  I caught up with him about three years ago on MySpace and saw that he had gotten into running.  It's been interesting to watch his progress over the last three years.  He's gotten very fast.  He's also big into P90X.  Anything you might need P90X-wise, he can hook you up.


With him coming to town, we looked to see if there were any races we could do.  I found the Measure of Love 10k Trail Race on Active.com.  $20 for a 10k?  I'm there.  This race is a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale.  With the nice technical T-shirt we got and the small number of participants, I don't know how they make any money.  Sponsors, donations, and volunteers, I guess.  Anyhoo...

We were some of the first people to get there.  The race had a friendly staff.  There was no chip timing, no mile markers after the 2nd mile, no cups at the drink stations, no age division awards, but who cares?  I knew it was a small race going into it.  There were 111 runners that finished.  Since we got there early, they asked what time we wanted to start.  It's a trail race, and the trail's not very wide.  So to avoid congestion, they staggered the start in  three waves.  Naturally, we chose the first wave.

I'm living by a new rule.  That is; not to be bashful about lining up front when everyone else is.  So Doug and I lined up right in front with a couple of other guys.  We just wanted some camera time.  The bad thing was I felt obligated to start off fast.  And I think I started off way too fast.  I hit the first mile in 7:08.  There were some rolling hills, bumps rather, and some sandy washes.  I was in 9th place, but soon started getting passed. 

The second mile was in 7:51 with a small hill.  The next mile was 8:24.  2.6 is where the real hill started.  I underestimated it.  It's a looped course, so I figured there's got to be the same amount of uphill as downhill.

But the uphills are longer, and the downhills are shorter.  I kind of wish it was the other way around.  It was all I could do just to keep running.  But people were really catching me on the uphills.  Not so much on the downhill.

Mile 4 was 8:28.  I was finally getting out of the tougher climbs.  Mile 5 was 7:46.  Looking at the profile, you might think it should have been way faster.  But there was a lot of rocks.  You had to calculate and carefully place each step.  I was thinking, "What would Twinkies be doing right now?  Oh yeah.  He's running a 50-mile race!"  So, that didn't help.

At the bottom of the hill I was passed again for the last time.  I knew beforehand that the last 1.2 miles was uphill.  Unfortunately, I was spent and could not make a move.  I had about three people in my sights and just couldn't make up any ground on them.  At least I gave it everything I had.  Mile 6 was 8:46 and the last 0.2 miles was 1:34.

The Cardinals mascot, Big Red, was there to give us five as we crossed the finish line.  Doug finished in 45:50, 5th male and 6th overall.  I finished in 49:54, 10th male and 15th overall.

My Ragnar teammates Michael and Corena also ran.  They did good and had a fun time.  There was a dog leg on the course, so I got to slap Michael a high five as he and Corena started with the second wave.

Since they only gave awards out to the top three male and female finishers, we took off.  You better believe I celebrated with a root beer float.

Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 White/Classic Blue/Raven Miles: 7.20
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Twinkies on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 00:05:10 from 67.166.116.191

Solid race Burt. You are doing great this year.

From Toby on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 00:19:16 from 216.194.124.36

You're looking slim Burt - all that runnin'! Nice race!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 00:28:29 from 174.52.45.85

Nice race there, Burt!!!!

Sounds like you found a bargain!!! :)

From Burt on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 00:48:47 from 98.177.220.145

Twinkies - You commented before I was done writing my report. The funny thing is, I bet you didn't notice that I mentioned you in it. LOL.

Toby - I need to hear more things like that. Thanks.

Teena - You're still talking to me? Heehee. I'm all about bargains.

From KP on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 01:02:11 from 98.81.1.33

Way to go, Burt! Nice race. Trails are much more fun than pounding the pavement.

From rAtTLeTrAp on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 01:44:11 from 75.231.16.43

Nice run Burt! That is a smokin' time for a trail race!

From missy on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 01:45:23 from 71.35.245.157

I swear you are a racing Maniac Burt. Way to go on the trail! Those steep trails can hit hard especially if you haven't been on in a while. I don't know if you have been on trail's lately. I have NOT. I just texted someone tonight saying I need to get some trail and elevation going on. :)Which means...I need to start waking up early!!! SUMMER is almost here.

From Burt on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 03:13:46 from 98.177.220.145

KP - funner, but slower.

Trap - Thanks. But In heard someone did it in 39. Good golly Miss Molly!

Missy - I haven't done a whole lot of hills, and I'm kicking myself for not doing P90X plyometrics last Tuesday. The last time I did plyometrics and then did hills they were noticeably easier. Bring on the summer!

From SlowJoe on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 10:31:07 from 184.79.24.255

That is darn solid for a trail race. It also surprised me how tough racing on them is too. Sounds like a fun successful race, so great job!

From Bec on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 12:33:47 from 76.23.55.210

Wow, I'm impressed with your time Burt. Keep up the great work!

From flatlander on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 13:56:03 from 198.207.244.102

Great job, Burt. You pushed hard when it was hardest to push. You are a champion.

From seeaprilrun on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 14:37:09 from 68.103.242.46

Great job Burt! That's a sweet time on such a difficult course--and I agree with above you are looking skinnier and skinnier.

From artichoke on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 15:07:17 from 71.37.120.226

Great job Burt and great post! Keep it up. Spring is here and in no time we'll be feeling like we're in Arizona.

From ChrisM on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 16:57:50 from 86.146.220.253

Good job Burt that's a good time considering the hills!

From RAD on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 17:28:09 from 67.172.229.125

Nice job Burt! Great time, especially for sand traps and trail running!! Glad you didn't hear any music playing on those hammy-strings!

From Bonnie on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 17:57:57 from 64.119.33.134

Hardcore Burt!! Congratulations on such a good job on hard course! I hope you had fun with your friend ... and I hope you had fun at the birthday party yesterday!

From Burt on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 17:59:11 from 98.177.220.145

Joe - I'd call it a success, too, even if I did get passed by 4 girls. Shhh!! Don't tell anyone.

Bec - Thanks. But then again, you've seen me at my worst. LOL!

Flatlander - Champion? Gee, thanks. Having so many people chasing me helped. It starting getting annoying having people pass me. Oh, I guess I did pass one guy when he stopped for water. Cool. :)

April - Now you and Toby are my new BFF's. I'm pretty sure I was skinnier in my Ragnar pictures, though. ;)

Artichoke - I'm going to do Wasatch Back this year. I did it in 2007, so I know how hot it gets in the summer. It might be hotter here, but hot is hot.

Munro - Thanks. I thought for sure I was going to have some miles over a 9 pace. It felt so slow sometimes, but I guess I was pushing as hard as I could.

RAD - It did start to hurt right at mile 2. I was worried, but it made it. Thank goodness.

From Burt on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 18:05:57 from 98.177.220.145

Bonnie - Hi! It was a fun weekend. Doug stayed Friday night and left about an hour ago. As for the birthday party, it was kind of sad. Since my wife and Abby were sick this week, she wasn't sure if it was going to happen. So Friday night me, Doug, and Abby went around delivering invitations. Only one girl came. :( Thankfully her cousins came, so she had fun.

From Steve Piccolo on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 18:50:58 from 66.60.122.240

Good job and glad it was a lot of fun for you!

From Coach Cara on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 20:11:10 from 74.107.148.31

GREAT JOB!! Sounds like it was a tremendous race!! And you were FAST!! :-) I know exactly what you mean about preferring steep inclines and more gradual declines--that's the best.

From Nan on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 21:48:37 from 174.51.250.151

Be careful not to get too skinny Burt. You might float away into the wind. Better go eat some lard, quick.

From Burt on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 22:13:55 from 98.177.220.145

Pic - Thanks. I'm trying to find time to read your 50-mile report. I'll get to it tonight.

Coach - that's it. Get the uphill done quickly, then put it into cruise control.

Nan - I was just talking about you with my SIL. I was telling her how dainty you are, but once you're in running mode, you're a whole different animal. I think I'll have another root beer float instead.

From Brent on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 23:07:53 from 76.8.201.223

Burt - nice race on a hard course, sounds like you had a blast. 200 commando points for the trail 10K PR.

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

From baldnspicy on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 23:28:25 from 72.95.172.184

You kicked some booty, Burt! Nice job, buddy! I'll be giving the trail race a shot later in the year, so I've got to get a few miles in on them!

From Burt on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 23:34:42 from 98.177.220.145

Brent - Thanks for the points. Doug told me it would be a PR since neither of us had done a 10k trail race. I optimistically hoped for an overall 10k PR.

John Wesley - Luckily you've got all those hills to train on. I wish now I had done more of them. Or some plyometrics earlier in the week.

From Twinkies on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 00:45:25 from 67.166.116.191

Thanks for mentioning me in your report. If I am ever in Queen Creek Arizona, we will have to do run some hilly trails together.

From Scott Ensign on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 00:57:16 from 71.35.219.159

nice job Burt, sounds like fun. is that a rooster in the first picture?

From Burt on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 01:00:30 from 98.177.220.145

Twinkies - if you're anywhere in the Phoenix metropolitan area, let me know :)

Scott - Dang it! I was going to cut that picture out and put it on Kelli's headless picture of you. LOL!

From Samantha Dean-Howard on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 05:26:11 from 78.32.130.9

Yeah nice run Burt and I love Rooster's theyre so chirpy but that doesnt look like a rooster to me it looks more like a woodpecker or summit roosters have that weird bit on the top of their heads dont they :)

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 11:08:31 from 67.42.27.114

Little Jack Horner, put in his thumb, pulled out a Cardinal.

From Merri on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 17:15:21 from 160.7.252.148

Nice race speedy.

From runningafterbabies on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 17:19:41 from 67.177.9.74

Burt, nice hard race! And I'm sure you let those girls beat you. You are always such a gentleman.

And please tell me how you drank without cups @ the water stations. Were you supposed to guzzle the water straight out of the tap?

From vinh on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 07:35:18 from 75.77.22.187

Great race Burt! I need to get a trail run under my belt. Not many of those around here though.

From Burt on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 12:28:29 from 206.19.214.144

Sam - I don't know how Scott was in two places at once Saturday.

Paul - A cardinal rule of thumb is to not get your nursery rhymes mixed up.

Melody - Chivalry still exists. They had water bottles, but they were supposed to dump them in cups, but nobody brought them.

Vinh - It's pretty flat over there, huh? Try running through the everglades and jumping over alligators.

From Jason on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 18:12:29 from 68.72.1.3

Nice job, Burt. It looks like you had fun and had some great weather.

From Burt on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 18:29:20 from 206.19.214.144

The weather was almost perfect. There was a little bit of wind. I'm sorry for everyone that has been getting pounded on by Mother Nature lately. I'm blame myself for kicking out of my neighborhood.

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