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Location:

Kingsbury,TX,USA

Member Since:

Jan 10, 2011

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

 

Some day I will not be able to do this...today is not that day!

Started Running (6/1/10) @ 50 Yrs Old

  • 5K:
    • 22:26 (7:14 pace) McAllister Park 8/14/10
    • 22:24 San Marcos (7:13 pace) 10/19/10
    • 21:09 San Marcos (6:49 pace) 11/20/10
    • 20:19 San Marcos-Faith Run (6:33 pace) 5/26/12
    • 20:06 Fentress (6:26 pace) 10/20/12
    • *19:21 Gruene (6:20 pace) 11/22/12 (*Short Course)
    • 19:42 San Marcos-Faith Run (6:21 pace) 5/25/13
    • 19:42 San Marcos-Faith Run (6:21 pace) 5/24/14 (Not a Typo, exactly same time as last year)
    • 21:38 New Braunfels Orange Leaf (6:58 pace) 7/19/14
    • 19:33 Gruene Turkey Trot (6:18 pace) 11/27/14
    • 19:43 Kyle-For the Love of Go (6:27 pace) 2/14/15
  • 5 Miles:

    • 34:03 (6:48 pace) Hillsboro, Ill 7/4/11
  • 10Ks:
    • 43:24 (7:00 pace) Gatesville, Tx 6/4/11
  • Half Marathons:
    • 1:42:16 (7:48 pace) Austin Livestrong  2/20/11
    • 1:36:23 (7:21 pace) Moe's Better Half  3/6/11
    • 1:35:55 (7:19 pace) Chosen Half Marathon for Adoption 10/29/11
    • 1:30:10 (6:53 pace) Austin 3M 1/2/12
    • 1:43:13 (7:54 pace) Orange Leaf  7/14/12
    • 1:33:44 (7:08 pace) Chosen Half Marathon for Adoption 10/27/12
    • 1:32:23 (7:03 pace) Austin 3M 1/13/13
    • 1:35:16 (7:16 pace) Marathon for Adoption 10/26/13 (Ran off-course .3 miles)
    • 1:36:48 (7:23 pace) SA Rock-N-Roll 11/17/13
    • 1:37:06 (7:25 pace) Chosen Half Marathon for Adoption 10/25/14
    • 2:00:28 (9:11 pace) Long Beach Half Marathon (Paced Callie) 10/11/15
    • 1:39:29 (7:35 pace) Marathon for Adoption 11/21/15
    • 1:34:06 (7:11 pace) Marathon for Adoption 11/19/16
    • 1:37:43 (7:37 pace) Marathon for Adoption 11/18/17
    • 1:36:30 (7:22 pace) Marathon for Adoption 11/17/18
    • 1:45:10 (8:01 Paced Callie) Surf City Half Marathon 2/2/20
  • Marathons:
    • 3:38:09 (8:19 pace) Oklahoma City Marathon 5/1/11
    • 3:30:16 (8:01 pace) Ft. Worth Cowtown 2/26/12
    • 3:30:53 (8:03 pace) Oklahoma City Marathon 4/29/12 
    • 0:00:00 (DNF) Ft Worth Cowtown Marathon 2/24/13 (Ran off-course)
    • 3:22:56 (7:44 pace) Temple Army Marathon BQ 4/21/13
    • 3:27:24 (7:55 pace) Boston Marathon BQ  4/21/14 
    • 3:18:40 (7:35 pace) CIM Marathon BQ 12/7/14
    • 3:33:07 (8:08 pace) San Antonio R&R Marathon BQ 12/7/16
    • 3:25:32 (7:51pace) The Woodlands Marathon BQ 3/3/18
    • 3:26:17 (7:52 pace) The Woodlands Marathon BQ 3/2/19
  • Triathlons:
  • (1:12:23) Martindale (Sprint) Tri For Old Glory 7/1/12
  • Ragnar Relay:
  • (28:24:24) SoCal Ragnar 4/6-7/18 

Short-Term Running Goals:

  • Running Boston Marathon with Callie 2020 ...!!!
  • Break 19:00 in the 5K
  • Break 1:28 in Half Marathon
  • Hit 3:16:00 in the Marathon

Upcoming Races: 

  • Boston with Callie...!!! (my daughter)

Long-Term Running Goals:

  • Win 1st in the World Series Team Roping Finals Dec. 2020
  • Run Boston with Callie, My Daughter
  • Run Sub-18:00 5K (Ouch)
  • Run Sub- 3:10 Marathon  Run 3:16 Marathon
  • Compete in a Full Iron Man (Not sure since my two major bike accidents)

Personal:

Married, two kids  Kirby (Baylor University, Married not a a Runner), Callie  (TCU University, Married and Runner).

My main sport is Team Roping, I've been doing that all my life. 

I started running in the spring of 2010.

I Just Run               

Favorite Blogs:

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 2.00 Year: 2.00
Brooks Racer ST 5 (Race Shoes) Lifetime Miles: 146.57
Saucony Kinvara 2 (Race Shoes) Lifetime Miles: 430.23
Swim Time Lifetime Miles: 26.00
Trek (Road Bike) Lifetime Miles: 989.00
Altra-Instinct-Blue Lifetime Miles: 551.67
Altra Instinct Black Lifetime Miles: 520.10
Altra Paradigm Black Second Pair Lifetime Miles: 7.00
Saucony Kinvara 2 Green (Race Shoes) Lifetime Miles: 145.70
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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EVENING REPORT - ADDED ENTRY:

Went to Gruene and rode with the big boys in the evening, 29.65 miles making my total for the day 45+/. For the first 14.65 miles I averaged 20.7 mph. Part of that ride I was with some of the faster riders. On my way back I was completly on my own. I think I was also a little tired from my morning ride.

Here's what I've learned so far with the bikers. Runners don't like bikers, bikers don't like triatheletes and triatheletes could care less about either.  Actually the bikes aren't very friendly. I have tried to talk to some of them but they basiclly ignore me. There is one guy, who is one of the better riders, who has been friendly but I found out that he used to be a runner. I guess when I can ride with their pack they will have to acknowledge me :-)

8/30/2011 (Gruene Ride)
Miles Time Speed HR HR % River Road to Store
14.65 20.7 164 87%
14.65 17.3 156 82%
29.3 Total 19
Miles Speed 160 84%
95 Degrees

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MORNING REPORT:

Well...First I've got to report on my run from yesterday. I first though I had made it through the run sucessfully but about an hour or two after the run my hip started hurting again. It was nothing like before but still the sharp pain directly in the joint. The pain continued throughout the day and is still there this morning but not as bad. I was hoping I was completly over the injury but it looks like it will be a little longer road. I probably won't run again this week and wait until next Monday and try the same routine again.

This morning I biked 16 miles @ 17.1 mph avg. speed. I was really just tyring for an easy speed since I'm going to Gruene and ride with the BIG boys this evening. It will be another 34 miles. Last week I averaged 17.7 but I feel like I can do much better. Hopefully this week I can stay with a pack and increase my speed. I biked most of the route last week by myself.

Below is this mornings ride, I'll add the evening ride tomorrow morning.

8/30/2011
Miles Time Speed Reverse Loop then Out to 1978
4.69 17.3
3.35 16.5
5.12 18.5
2.96 15.7
16.12 17.2
Total 56:23:00 75 Degrees & 35% Humidity

Psalm 57

      God sends his loyal love and faithfulness.
4 My life is in the middle of a pack of lions.
   I lie down among those who devour humans.
      Their teeth are spears and arrows;
      their tongues are sharpened swords.
5 Exalt yourself, God, higher than heaven!
   Let your glory be over all the earth!
6 They laid a net for my feet to bring me down;
   they dug a pit for me, but they fell into it instead!

Comments
From SlowJoe on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 10:51:35 from 132.3.53.68

Nice biking, hopefully the next run goes better.

Good luck with the bikers today, hopefully you can show them up a little!

From derhammer on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 11:04:34 from 192.156.110.39

Sorry to hear the hip is still bothering you. Have fun tonight!

From JG on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 17:47:00 from 24.197.155.28

Bummer! Great job with the biking! Be patient!!

From Steam8 on Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 19:40:12 from 166.70.55.77

Just read back a bit to catch up. I haven't been on here for a while....too depressing. I was so excited until I read today.....how is it feeling now? At least you can bike, I can't even do that right now.

I just remembered I need to send you the PT info. I will. I forget everything! :)

From Dan on Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 21:02:07 from 24.209.83.20

Ah, keep hoping it will get better! Nice biking!

From Dave S on Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 21:12:29 from 4.254.217.38

Nice ride! It is a lot slower riding solo than in the pack. As much as 2 mph. Don't start out doing those guys or they really won't want to talk to you.

Sorry to hear the news with the hip. At least it seams to be improving. Have you tried running both miles of a run real slow like 9:00/mile or slower. That seems to help me on recovering from some of my injuries.

From SlowJoe on Thu, Sep 01, 2011 at 10:57:22 from 132.3.53.68

Dang, I never knew bikers were snobby. Maybe it's just a weirdo group. Anyway nice going with the 20.7 mph on the first leg!

From derhammer on Thu, Sep 01, 2011 at 11:38:53 from 192.156.110.34

I have found the same thing with cyclists - pretty rude on the road when I am running. I have been part of both mountain biking groups and road biking groups - the mountain bikers are definitely more friendly in general and from my experience.

From I Just Run on Thu, Sep 01, 2011 at 13:05:35 from 67.79.11.242

Thanks everyone for the encouragment! The hip is really getting better but I guess It just needs more time. I'm going to try a much slower pace next monday and see if that is better.

SJ & DH, All I can say is just don't try and talk to them :-)

Steam, Thanks, I'd like to see the PT info. I feel bad everytime I blog with you since I can at least do something...All I can say is I'm sorry and hope you foot heals quickly. Surly you will be able to bike soon without pain. My daughter had a stress fracture in her foot and was able to bike through most of the recovery.

Now I'm on a mission to build up so I can ride with the "BIG BOYS" ... Or maybe I'll heal up and "Just Run" and quit biking altogether :-)

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