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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
21.40
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 5.50Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 White/Classic Blue/Raven Miles: 11.40Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 Silver/Old Gold/Phantom Miles: 4.50
Weight: 0.00
Total Distance
5.50

I spent the better part of the first mile feeling sorry for myself for jumping on the scale this morning and seeing that I'm well above 200 lbs. again.  But after a few miles I said, "It's not that bad.  I can still run fast.  And I can lose it quickly if I make up my mind to stop eating all this crummy Easter candy."  So, here I go.

Time - 45:04 (8:12 avg. pace)

Splits - 8:25, 8:09, 8:06, 8:12, 8:07, 4:06

Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 5.50
Weight: 0.00
Comments(23)
Total Distance
5.50

I stubbed my toes on the bathroom wall this morning.  Ouch.  They still hurt, but I went running anyway.  I saw a dead bird in the road right next to some serving tongs.  Now why would someone try to cook a bird in the gutter?

Time - 46:41 (avg. pace 8:29)

Splits - 8:36, 8:22, 8:23, 8:31, 8:28, 4:21

Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 White/Classic Blue/Raven Miles: 5.50
Weight: 0.00
Comments(24)
Total Distance
4.50

My legs were so heavy today.  Try as I may to run through it, it wasn't happening.  So I cut my run a mile short.  When I got home I could feel my lower back tightening up.  I probably slipped another disc.  No pain, no gain.  Sweat levels were pretty high.  As I was stretching out I played a game with a tiny black ant.  I would try to bomb it with drops of sweat.

Time - 35:20 (avg. pace 7:52)

Splits - 8:37, 6:43, 8:23, 7:43, 3:55

Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 Silver/Old Gold/Phantom Miles: 4.50
Weight: 0.00
Comments(17)
Total Distance
5.90

Yesterday I was waiting at work for my wife to bring my phone charger.  By the time she brought it, it was 4pm, and I was ready to go home.  So I left my bike there and went with her.  I was going to run back and get it last night, but I didn't.  I went this morning instead.  For the last two days I've seen the lady that dissed me on the high five.  But she does wave to me now.  So, that's progress.  I could feel a blister forming on one of the toes on my right foot.  It's gonna be a nice one.  The bike ride home was interesting.  2.58 miles in 12 minutes and 36 seconds.  That's a 4:54 pace.  Are you kidding me?  People can run marathons at a faster pace than it took me to ride a bike two and a half miles?  Geesh!

Time - 51:33 (avg. pace 8:45)

Splits - 8:32, 8:33, 8:42, 8:46, 8:52, 8:08 for 0.90 (9:05 pace)

Temp - 76°

Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 White/Classic Blue/Raven Miles: 5.90
Weight: 0.00
Comments(27)
Total Distance
21.40
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 5.50Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 White/Classic Blue/Raven Miles: 11.40Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 Silver/Old Gold/Phantom Miles: 4.50
Weight: 0.00
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