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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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Total Distance
3.00

We're going to sign Grumpy, I mean my son, up for a triathlon.  We've been having him run a mile each morning for the last week and having him wear my Garmin so he doesn't cheat.  I know he can run faster than what his times are.  It's frustrating because he's the one that said he wants to do it, but he doesn't seem to want to put the work in for it.  So this morning I decided to take him with me on my 3 mile loop.  He dragged his feet, but eventually made it out the door.  I was hoping he could maintain a 9 min. pace.  He did for about a quarter mile.  Then he dropped to an 11 min. pace.  He jogged for about 1.25 miles then had to stop and walk.  After a while he started again and then stopped again, started again, then stopped for good.  He said his knee felt like it was going to shatter.  I walked with him until about 1.9 miles.  Then I took off.  Splits were 10:26, 14:51, 7:02.  When he finally got home I told him to ice his knee.  Now I'm not sure if I want to sign him up.  I haven't told him yet that it's only a 100 yd. swim, 4 mile bike ride, and half mile run.

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Comments
From Teena on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 12:38:08 from 67.177.20.13

How old is your son?

My 11 1/2 year old wants to do a triathlon this summer as well.

Cool.

From Burt on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 12:58:40 from 68.76.197.194

He's almost 14.

From Eric Day on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 14:00:49 from 200.52.199.152

Teenagers! Just want to do & say the exact opposite to what you say.

You'll need to find an incentive so HE sign's up...

Hope he does...cheers.

From Teena on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 15:02:24 from 67.177.20.13

Did you tell him about all the cute girls that he will be able to show-off for?

I think it sounds like an awesome opportunity for him.

From montelepsy on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 15:17:55 from 155.85.58.253

One more kid and you can give them all nicknames of the corresponding dwarves.

From Rhett on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 16:17:30 from 170.215.58.122

Don't work him too hard and just enjoy that he is spending some priceless time with you while you train together.

From Kelli on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 18:53:08 from 71.219.75.228

KIDS!!!!!

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