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Location:

WA,

Member Since:

Feb 10, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

I was an 800/1500 runner in high school and college, with PRs of 1:55 and 4:08. I've run as fast as 16:15 for 5k and 1:20 for a half, but my bests in recent years are 17:07 5k (Dec. '11), 37:40 10k (Jan. '12), 1:23:49 half (Sept. '08), 2:53:12 marathon (September '10), and 4:45:06 50k (March '10).

Short-Term Running Goals:

Late 2015/2016 races: 

— Seattle Soltice 10k (Dec. 19)

— Nookachamps half marathon (Jan. 16)

— Toyko Marathon (Feb. 28) 

Personal:

I'm an editor at a newspaper in Bremerton, Washington and head coach of the Bremerton Jaguars youth track and field team.

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My plan was to do a little shake out run at Rainier Beach High School before the Jaguar track meet got going. When the 100s started I snuck out of the stadium and ran around the neighborhood for two miles or so, which was fine.

Coached the kids through their races, then around noon a guy wanted to organize a coaches relay. I tried to beg off, but as one of the able-bodied Bremerton coaches I had to do it. No biggie, I could handle 100m. Warmed up a bit more, did some strides, stretched, then raced. I ran opening leg and put us in the lead, but as soon as I handed off something didn't feel right. Walking back to the grandstand turned into a limp, and something between my groin and hip flexor started screaming. These little kids are all congratulating me and I'm just gritting my teeth as I feel my leg tighten up. Pretty ominous feeling the day before race. I gather my things and jogged back to the car to loosen it, then sat and stretched awhile before settling in for the 5-hour drive to Spokane. 

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