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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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29.00
Total Distance
4.50

Hills of Manette to the YMCA and back on Shore Drive. Easy pace going up through the hills, then stretched my legs out on the second half and got a good pace going. Fitness feels good, rest day Sunday was what my legs needed, good start to the week. 

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Total Distance
5.00

Warren Ave. Bridge to Evergreen Park loop in a light rain, comfortable pace. A little soreness in the hamstrings at the start and near the end, but nothing bad. 37 minutes total. 

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Total Distance
7.00

My plan was to run 8 at a pace that was better than easy but not too hard. I ended up putting in a pretty hard effort for what was probably a bit more than 7 miles. I think it was the strong start, and I just kind of kept rolling through the run. Out Tracyton Beach Road and back, in hindsight I should have went a bit further but my markers are off, I think. There's a few hills on the start and finish of the run, but a good flat stretch where I was able to push to keep up a pace. A good run mentally for me. Legs a little sore, but nothing bad and they were loose by the end. I did feel winded by the last two miles, so it was a good workout. About 51 minutes. 

Now a few easy days, some miles on Saturday, and the Port Gamble trails half marathon Sunday morning. I figure it will be more of a training run, not a race for a time.  

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Total Distance
4.50

YMCA to Shore Drive loop, easy pace to grind through the hills. Actually the second half of the run is pretty easy. Yesterday I woke up absolutely zonked, I thought I was getting sick and dragged through the day, but I feel fine and energetic today. Otherwise, everything feels good. I finished 'Running With the Buffaloes' so I'll need to find a new inspirational running book. These blogs entries just don't cut it as good bed-time reading.

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Total Distance
8.00

Clear Creek Trail in Silverdale at a very comfortable pace, 58 minutes total. I wanted to keep myself fresh for tomorrow. Clear Creek is the flattest run I do, other than one 1.5-mile loop that shoots off uphill into a little wooded area. So it was nice to get those types of miles in. I felt good but cramped up somewhat in my hamstrings about 1-1.5 from the finish. Same type of thing from a month ago, hadn't felt that in awhile. I'll stretch out and Advil, see what happens. Strange thing about this route, at least today: I think every tiny dog in the county was being walked on that trail. I must have had 5 6-inch tall dogs lunge at me today. I could have had a lot of dog splat on my soles if I had wanted to. Good thing I didn't ask myself what James would do.

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Total Distance
29.00
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