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Location:

Portland,OR,

Member Since:

Nov 02, 2005

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

5K: 15:41-Portland Track Festival 2010

10K: 31:34-Linfield College (Track) 2012

10 Mile: 51:57-Pear Blossom 2009

1/2 Marathon: 1:10:42-Foot Traffic Flat 2010

Marathon: 2:29:35-Newport 2013

50K: 3:48:06-Weiser River 50K 2021

Short-Term Running Goals:

Next Race:

12-hour race, sometime in 2021

100 mile race, sometime...

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 1:10 Half Marathon

Sub 2:30 Marathon

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Total Distance
331.00
Mizuno Ronin Miles: 56.00Asics Cumulus 11 Miles: 51.00Nike Vomero Miles: 51.00Adidas Mana (White) Miles: 43.00Saucony Kinvara (Black) Miles: 61.00Adidas Mana (Blue) Miles: 32.00Nike Lunarglide (Black) Miles: 37.00
Total Distance
17.00

AM: 10 miles in Eugene.  Past the mall, over to Costco and back to the hotel via Coburg Rd.

PM: 7 miles in Pre's Trail.  Felt very heavy and zero energy.  I didn't drink enough today and it caught up with me.

Mizuno Ronin Miles: 10.00Asics Cumulus 11 Miles: 7.00
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Total Distance
6.00

Only 6 miles this morning, still in Eugene.  After 37 miles in two days, mixed with horrible hotel sleep, I just couldn't muster much more today.  Home tonight and back to my own bed.  Looking forward to it.

Mizuno Ronin Miles: 6.00
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Total Distance
8.00

AM: 4 miles.

PM: 4 miles.  Pretty boring. 

Nike Vomero Miles: 4.00Adidas Mana (White) Miles: 4.00
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17.00

Solid run.  Very solid.  It was chilly--26 degrees but felt much colder with the humidity.  I warmed up with 5 easy miles and thought multiple times about quitting and going home until it was warmer.  I couldn't feel my fingers for the first 45 minutes.  I ran out Rogue River Highway and after 5 miles, turned around and began my tempo portion for the next 5 miles.  First mile in 6:11 and I don't think my garmin was working with the thick fog.  I'm certain I was sub-6 at least.  2nd mile (5:35); 3rd (5:41) 4th and 5th each ran in 5:27.  That brought me back to the hardware store past Albertsons.  I jogged for 800 meters and began the next temp portion; 3 miles in 5:24, 5:27, and 5:15.  Another 800 meter jog and then the final push of 2 miles.  Perfectly flat past Albertsons and the hospital and I hit 5:06 and 5:00.  Felt great, besides the cold.  None of the pick-ups felt unbearable and my hamstring pain from last week was absent. Good end to the week.  Highest mileage in a while.

Saucony Kinvara (Black) Miles: 17.00
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Total Distance
10.00

In GP, across the river and around the HS, then home.  Nothing special.  My legs feel great after a weekend of rest.

Adidas Mana (White) Miles: 10.00
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10.00

Ran past Albertsons, the hospital and middle school.  Saw my first ever skunk.  I thought it was a cat slowly crossing in front of me.  As I got closer and and could see it under the street lights better, saw the black creature with a white stripe down its back.  It raised its tail and I dashed to the other side of the street and went on my way, thankfully, smell-free.

Nike Vomero Miles: 10.00
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20.00

AM: 10 miles around GP.  Feeling good.

PM: 10 miles in Coos Bay.  I ran a 3 mile warm up, then hit the track for some mile repeats.  First mile in 5:06 followed by a 90 sec jog.  Second mile in 5:05 followed by the same break.  3rd mile in 5:03 and another 90 second jog.  Right as I started the 4th and final mile, my right hamstring siezed up on me and I quickly stopped.  It bothers me to not finish a workout but....injuries bother me worse and there's no sense in heading down that road.  4 mile cool down and a VERY easy pace.

Mizuno Ronin Miles: 10.00Adidas Mana (White) Miles: 10.00
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Total Distance
10.00

Didn't sleep too hot because of my leg but felt fine enough to run this morning.  Started slow and eventually warmed up.  By the time I finished my leg felt good (not great, but good) so I'll take it.  I'll keep the rest of the week easy pace and go from there.

Asics Cumulus 11 Miles: 10.00
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Total Distance
7.00

AM: 7 miles this morning.  Pretty warm out and I was over-dressed.  Hopefully a few more miles tonight but if not, no biggie. 

Adidas Mana (Blue) Miles: 7.00
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20.00

20 miles this morning.  First 20 mile run of 2012 and I hope the rest go as smoothly.  I kept the pace easy throughout--no tempos, no intervals, nothing but casual running on a perfect February morning.  So perfect that I ran in short sleeves and arm warmers/gloves.  First time I've used the arm sleeves and I like them.

Anyway, ran all around GP.  First the the west, then back and across the bridge.  From there to Sportsman Park and back to the north freeway.  Quick bathroom break at McDonalds and then home via the HS, the library, east Albertsons and the middle school.  Legs felt great.  Lungs felt even better.  Averaged 7:01/mile for 20.  Solid.

Saucony Kinvara (Black) Miles: 20.00
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20.00

AM: 9 miles around GP in...SNOW.  Crazy.  The weather on Saturday was fantastic.  Spent all day outside washing cars, going for walks, kid-time at the park.  Lots of sun.  Woke up to snow this morning.  First time for everything...

PM: 11 miles in Eugene.  Ran from the hotel to Sheldon HS and ran 6 miles around the track.  Grabbed some Subway on the way back to the hotel.  I'm trying to eat better on the road and Subway seemed like a good place to start.

Nike Vomero Miles: 9.00Mizuno Ronin Miles: 11.00
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Total Distance
11.00

11 miles in Eugene.  I ran around the mall and along Good Pature Island Rd for 5.5 miles and then returned the same way.  Felt good despite the rough sleep.

Asics Cumulus 11 Miles: 11.00
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Total Distance
14.00

14 miles tonight in Eugene.  It was a long day and I wasn't able to run this morning due to early appointments in Roseburg.  I had planned on just 10 miles but was feeling good and decided to extend it to 14.  Subway again tonight.  The veggie patty is pretty tasty!

Adidas Mana (White) Miles: 14.00
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10.00

10 miles in Eugene.  Slept like a baby last night in the hotel.  I think I've finally figured out the thermostat.  Hopefully that means more meaningful sleep in the road.

I ran around the mall and past the car dealerships, to Marist HS and then back to the motel. 

Nike Vomero Miles: 10.00
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7.00

7 miles around GP in new shoes.  I don't like them, but that's how it worked with my last pair of these.  Took a while to break them in but after that it was smooth sailing to 500+ miles.

Nike Lunarglide (Black) Miles: 7.00
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Race: GP Time Trial (3.1 Miles) 00:15:43
Total Distance
20.00

There was a 5k in Rogue River this morning.  The plan was to race but for a number of reasons, decided on a last minute change of plans.  I ran 13 miles for a warm up around the middle school, behind Fred Meyer and in front of Wal Mart to eventually end at the HS track.  I wanted to hit a solid tempo and figured a sub-16 would be good given the long-ish warm up and solo race.  Last time I did this I ran a 16:19 and I feel like I'm in much better shape this go around.  Maybe it's lame to count this as a race report--I figured the only difference was I didn't pay the $15 entry fee and I know that this was an accurate course length.

First mile in 5:00 flat with each quarter at exactly 75 seconds each.  The effort didn't feel too tough but by 6 laps I was looking forward to being done. :)  Second mile in 5:01.  Again, all laps at 75 seconds except the first (fifth lap total) which was 76.  I stopped looking at my watch as I fell apart on the last mile.  I didn't want to get too discouraged as I could feel the pace slowing but couldn't do anything about it.  Third mile in 5:06.  Decent finish in 35 seconds for a 15:43 total.  VERY pleased with the 'race' given that my PR is 15:40 and it was ran among tough competition at Lewis and Clark college in Portland in 2010.

Jogged a slow cool down of 4 miles back to my house and drank a big cup of chocolate milk and other breakfast items.  Pretty pumped for the race in 2 weeks at Willamette University.  I was planning on the 10k but after today, maybe I'll reconsider and run the 5k instead.  Either way, I'm looking to run a PR on a legit course. 

Adidas Mana (Blue) Miles: 20.00
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Total Distance
15.00

It was one year ago today that I had moved to GP, settled in, and was able to run for the first time in my new town.  I thought about running the same course as that day but I know better...  Haha.  I had to day off so I waited to run until it was warmer and then ran 9 miles to the west of town by the college.  Got home and put Ryan in the jogging stroller and pushed him around the middle school, hospital, and Albertson's for 6 miles.  Pretty tired by the time I finished.

Nike Lunarglide (Black) Miles: 15.00
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15.00

AM: 10 miles around GP.  Pretty much the same run as yesterday.

PM: 5 miles with Ryan in the stroller.  He can be pretty talkative and it's always fun to have the one-on-one time. 

Nike Vomero Miles: 10.00Adidas Mana (White) Miles: 5.00
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Total Distance
22.00

AM: 10 miles in Grants Pass.

PM: 12 miles in Coos Bay.  I ran 4 miles for a warm up before arriving at the HS track.  Decided to mix things up and ran 4x800, 2x400, 1x200 with a 400 meter jog between each.  Too much rest but that's ok.  Splits were 2:26, 2:23, 2:22, 2:20, 67, 64, 30.  Jogged a bit more and talked with the HS track coach and then left the track and ran 4 more miles for a cool down.  My form sure felt sloppy on the repeats so I'm glad I'm not a track guy anymore.

Mizuno Ronin Miles: 12.00Saucony Kinvara (Black) Miles: 10.00
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Total Distance
5.00

Not enough sleep last night due to hotel bed, AC that didn't work, and very early alarm clock so I could run before the hospital display.  Only time for 5 miles.  Better than nothing and probably fine to limit miles today or else my weekly mileage would be higher than I want.

Adidas Mana (Blue) Miles: 5.00
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10.00

10 miles around Home Depot, the HS, to freeway exit and then home.  Chilly this morning.  Very chilly.  Storm is coming to town and tomorrow might be rough.

Asics Cumulus 11 Miles: 10.00
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Total Distance
15.00

6 miles with my Dad which I always love.  He's getting up there in age but still going strong.  If only I can do half as well as him...

Dropped him off at the house and ran another 9 miles.  I thought the pace would drop and I'd feel great...but it just didn't happen.  Felt like I was dragging and it was a long 9 miles.  Feeling a little beat down but rest the next few days will help I'm sure. 

Nike Lunarglide (Black) Miles: 15.00
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8.00

8 miles as I ran south of town, around the neighborhoods near the golf course.  I haven't been out here in ages and it was good to mix things up a bit.

One thing I can't understand is people who warm up their cars in the morning when it's in the 40's.  I understand if it's in the 20's and snowing but not when it's 42 and blue skies.  Go figure.

Nike Vomero Miles: 8.00
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Total Distance
21.00

AM: Longish run this morning.  I don't think I'll be able to run doubles this week when I hit the road.  Bringing the family with me which will be fun, but it makes running at night impossible.  So it goes.

PM: 7 miles after work on the Lonnon Loop.  The rain started just as I finished and now it's pouring buckets.  Snow tonight? 

Mizuno Ronin Miles: 7.00Saucony Kinvara (Black) Miles: 14.00
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13.00

13 miles in SNOW.  First time in a long time.  It made me miss Cedar City.  Haha.  Not at all.  The slippery footing is a nightmare and I didn't enjoy the run one bit.  Actually, the positive is that there was very little traffic.  Snow shuts down most of this state (anything west of Bend and Klamath Falls anyway) so I had the roads to myself for the most part.

Asics Cumulus 11 Miles: 13.00
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Total Distance
331.00
Mizuno Ronin Miles: 56.00Asics Cumulus 11 Miles: 51.00Nike Vomero Miles: 51.00Adidas Mana (White) Miles: 43.00Saucony Kinvara (Black) Miles: 61.00Adidas Mana (Blue) Miles: 32.00Nike Lunarglide (Black) Miles: 37.00
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