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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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247.00
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9.00

5 miles around the mall. I ran them in reverse this time which made things....pretty much the same as yesterday. Glad I got some miles in before some long meetings.

4 more miles tonight. Nice and easy as I ran with a co-worker and we were lucky to go sub-10.  Oh well-it was nice to have some conversation for a change.

White (49)

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10.00

10 miles this morning, some around the homes behind the hotel, some around the mall again.  I struggle with the pace this morning and figured I'd be lucky to run under 8:00/mile, but htings turned out okay.  I even picked up the pace on 7 and 8 and ran a 5:12 and 5:34 before slowing down for the last two.  I'm pleased with how things are going right now.  I feel like I've rebounded from the few weeks back where I didn't get much running in.

Average Pace: 6:36

White (59)

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0.50

Long day.  Got up @ 5 Eastern and worked until noon.  Then off to the Newark airport, only to then get redirected to JFK.  It worked out though as I scored 1st class in the process.  We were 70 minuted delayed in leaving New York so I got to SLC with minutes between my connection to Medford.  I ran, in shirt/tie/dress shoes/carrying briefcase from gate C13 to E 71 just as they were calling my name for a final call.  That had to be worth .5 miles, right?  I'm sure the guy in the seat next to me for the next 90 minutes appreciated my sweat/smell as a result.  Finally got to my home about 10:30 Pacific with no luggage.  Hopefully it makes it tommorow....

Dockers (.5)

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Total Distance
17.50

Phoenix East run again this morning.  I was pretty tired this morning after such a long day yesterday, so I wasn't really 'feeling' this run.  I didn't have my garmin or my watch as both were in my luggage that didn't make it home with me last night.  1st time in ages that I ran in the blind with regards to pace/time/distance.  It was nice though....  Got some heavy rain about mile 9 that lasted for 3 miles but then cleared up nicely.  I was dead tired the last mile, badly in need of a drink.  Finished off the run though.  Time to incorporate drinks into my runs if I'm serious about a winter marathon.

Rotterdam (451)

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17.50

Nice and easy 8.5 miles this morning.  Nothing too exciting, although I did wear gloves for the first time.  I didn't really need them after I got going, but that's okay.  No effects from Saturday's run.

Rotterdam (459)

9 more miles tonight after work.  I was going to get up at 4 tomorrow and run, but that sucks.  Running twice in 1 day just sucks less, so that's the plan I went with.  Nice and easy, with the ipod, right at 7:00/mile pace.  Pacing was even; there was only a 15 second difference between the first half and the second half.

Adidas (142)

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Total Distance
6.50

6.5 miles this morning around Vancouver, WA. Great place to run as there are plenty of sidewalks, wide streets and bright street lights in the early mornings.

White (65)

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Total Distance
9.00

9 miles today in the hills above East Medford.  Felt pretty good and got a great workout.  My right calf felt a little tight with only 1 mile remaining, but seemed to go away by the time I got home.

Adidas (151)

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20.00

There was a 10K in Jacksonville this morning, but I decided to just stick around in town and go for a long run instead.  I'd like to race more often, but it's not working out lately.  32 degrees when I left my house--winter is fast approaching.  I started with 5 miles in 6:52/mile average and then got some Powerade.  Another 4 miles to Jill's house in 6:37/mile and then some water.  Started the tempo portion from there--ran north to Olive Garden, then south on Crater Lake and south on Biddle, then east on Jackson.  I was shooting for anything under 6:00/mile.  Splits were: 5:47, 5:26, 5:40, 5:37, 5:42, 5:46.  The last mile was rough as most of it was uphill, so I'm pleased I was able to stay within goal.  5 more miles to finish off the run in 7:00/mile.  Long run which feels good to have in the books.

Rotterdam (479)

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Total Distance
11.00

 

Brisk morning which felt great. Just gloves as I ran around Providence hospital and ran up Jackson St. hill twice.  Felt good, although a little rushed near the end in order to get back in time for work.

Adidas (162)

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10.00

10 miles tonight after work.  I ran my usual Phoenix East route to the first stop sign prior to turning south.  I didn't push too hard, but the pace was a little faster than normal.  It took me 33:53 to run out, then 32:30 to return.  Good stuff.

Rotterdam (489)

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11.00

Another decent run after work.  Ran up Foothill rd and then east to Providence Hospital, then same route in return.  I was able to help push a car for a lady after it stalled in an intersection.  It's all about the karma...

White (76)

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Total Distance
6.00

So tired this morning--it was a struggle to get out of bed. I managed to get in 6 miles at a pedestrian-like pace, or so it felt. I don't know how other new dads manage so well, but the interrupted sleep during the night is a struggle to adjust to.

Sinister (244)

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15.00

Pretty good run this morning.  I ran up in the east Medford hills for 4 miles, then west past Red Robin and to the west side of the freeway.  South until Barnett, then east to North Phoenix rd.  I was at 10 miles at that point, so I ran south to Home Depot and back to finish off the run at 15 miles.  After the first 5 miles I decided to push the pace every-other mile.  First 5 miles were right @ 7:00/mile average, then splits were as follows (hard mile / easy mile recovery):

  • Miles 6 & 7 (5:28 / 6:41)
  • Miles 8 & 9 (5:27 / 6:57)
  • Miles 10 & 11 (5:19 / 6:57)
  • Miles 12 & 13 (5:18 / 7:07)
  • Miles 14 & 15 (5:26 / 6:48)

I was able to work the karma angle again today.  As I was passing Hope Depot, a guys load of particle boards had slid out of his truck and despite being right in the middle of the intersection, no one stopped to help (I saw at least 10 vehicles pass right by).  I ran over to him and helped load them back into his truck and he went on his way.  Good stuff.

Rotterdam (504)

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10.00

6 miles that were okay run this morning.  Just okay.  I ran to South Medford HS and back and could have really used some gloves.

Adidas (168)

4 more miles tonight.  This time to St. Mary's HS, 2 miles around the track, then back.  First run in new shoes--Saucony Type A.  Didn't love them, didn't hate them.  Seem to have a bit more cushion than the Sinisters, but I doubt enough for a marathon.

Type A (4)

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10.00

Not a bad morning.  Wore a long sleeve shirt for the first time this fall...  I was glad I did as it was 40 degrees when I left the house at 5:45.  Felt pretty good, although at about 8 miles my right thigh felt a little off.  I think it was from the uneven road surface that I was running over at the time.  I'll keep an eye on it.

Adidas (178)

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8.00

Nice and easy this morning.  I ran loops around the neighborhood; 1 lap around Albertsons, 1 lap around St. Mary's HS, then 2 more laps around Albertsons.  My leg felt better than yesterday, but not 100% better.  I hope this doesn't turn into something worse...

Rotterdam (512)

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8.00

I worked in Klamath Falls today and didn't run before my early departure.  On my way back tonight, I stopped at the Running Y Resort and ran 8 miles, mostly on bike paths and dirt trails.  It was pretty fun to run somewhere new, but I was hungry, had a headache, and the elevation (4100 ft) made it a tough workout.  Probably the only chance I'll have to run here as it will soon be covered in multiple feet of snow.

Adidas (186)

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4.00

Figure 8 run this morning as I looped around Albertsons first and then St. Mary's HS second.  I slowed down as much as my mind would let me and ran without a watch for a change.  A little stiff after last nights 8 miles followed by 1 hour drive home.

Sinister (248)

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20.00

Officially my highest week ever!  I never thought I'd hit 60 in one week, mostly because I have had no desire to.  But that's just the way things worked out this week, so I'll take it.  I was out the door at 6:15, planning on 20 miles.  I ran Foothill the the winery and back (5 miles in 7:24/mile pace) then south on North Phoenix Highway past Home Depot and into the neighborhood then back (9 miles in 6:47/mile pace).  Then to finish things off, I ran on Foothill past the winery to McAndrews and back (6 miles in 5:54/mile pace).  In total, ran for 2:12:38, and average pace of 6:37/mile.  Overall it was just an ok run, but that's fine--they're not all great.

Ate 1/2 banana and water as I was walking out the door, water @ 5 miles, Powerade @ 14 miles.  Stomach handled it well.

White (96)

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13.00

Great run in Coos Bay tonight.  I learned that Marshfield HS was only 1 mile from my hotel so I ran there to begin.  I then realized that the streets around the HS made a 1 mile loop with some decent hills throughout, so I thought I'd simply run laps around the school.  3/4 around my first lap I passed a yard with 4 dogs which darted out from behind the fence and sounded like they wanted to eat me for dinner.  I took off and sprinted for 150 meters or so and escaped without incident.  So that's when I learned how Steve Prefontaine became so fast--it wasn't the hills around town, the inner-drive to excel, or the strong work ethic.  He gained his speed by fleeing rabid dogs.  That's my theory anyway....

I was concerned that I might have overdone it with my escape.  My legs were still feeling the 20-miler from Saturday and I wasn't fully warmed up when I ran from the dogs, so for the next 2-3 miles I took things nice and easy.  I ran to the hospital, north to North Bend HS, to downtown North Bend, then back to Marshfield HS.  I then jumped on the track and ran 1 mile, noticed a Prefontaine memorial for the American record he set in the 2000m on his HS track (pretty sweet), then back to the hotel.  Decided I felt so good that I'd do 1 more on the treadmill for good measure.  I'm feeling really good right now.  Hopefully my legs agree in the morning.

White (109)

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Total Distance
10.00

Another 6 around Coos Bay this morning.  Nothing special, just up and down the streets around the hotel.  I tried to run on the Marshfield track again, but it was locked and I couldn't get inside.  Oh well.  No issues in my legs from yesterdays run.

White (115)

4 junk miles tonight.  Sitting in the car all day made my legs pretty tight, so it felt good to loosen up.  Hope I'm not overdoing it.

Adidas (190)

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11.00

Decent run tonight.  I was hoping to pick up the pace for 5-6 miles for a tempo workout, but it didn't really happen.  5 miles nice and easy heading west from my hotel in Roseburg where I saw a total of 9 deer, all of which were no more than 25 meters off the road.  I turned around and started to pick up the pace on my return and was pleased when 5:40 felt comfortable.  It didn't feel like I was jogging, but I didn't feel like I was pressing either.  Did this for 3.5 miles and then learned that I was lost.  At one point I was running on a bridge that crossed over a river but was under I-5.  Shortly after that I wound up in the cemetary...  Weird.  Anyway, eventually made it back to the hotel but the last 2 miles were slower as I made my way back to the streets and stopped at a few lights.

White (126)

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Total Distance
4.00

Nothing special on the treadmill tonight.  4 miles is about all I can take...

Type A (8)

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Total Distance
6.00

6 miles, nice and easy around the neighborhood.  I overdressed BIG-TIME so that wasn't too fun.  It's supposed to get cold here, but I guess not yet...

Rotterdam (518)

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247.00
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