| Location: Pittsfield,MA, Member Since: Jul 02, 2008 Gender: Male Goal Type: Boston Qualifier Running Accomplishments:
- 2006 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon (NY)
- 2007 Vermont City Marathon (VT)
- 2011 BPAC 6 Hour Run (NY)
- 2011 Mind the Ducks 12 Hour (NY)
- 2012 Maple Leaf Indoor Marathon #1 (IN)
- 2012 Maple Leaf Indoor Marathon #2 (IN)
- 2012 BPAC 6 Hour Run (NY)
- 2012 Mind the Ducks 12 Hour (NY)
- 2012 Memorial Day Marathon (MA)
- 2012 Around the Lake 12 Hour (MA)
- 2012 Hancock Shaker Village 50 (MA)
- 2012 Bay State Marathon (MA)
- 2012 First Descents Marathon (DE)
- 2013 Maple Leaf Indoor Marathon #1 (IN)
- 2013 Maple Leaf Indoor Marathon #2 (IN)
- 2013 Circular Logic Marathon (IN)
- 2013 Lake Waramaug 50M (CT)
- 2013 BPAC 6 Hour Run (NY)
- 2013 Ragnar Cape Cod Ultra Team (MA)
- 2013 Memorial Day Marathon (MA)
- 2013 Relay For Life No. Berkshire (MA)
- 2013 Ragnar Adirondack Ultra Team (MA)
- 2013 BayState Marathon (MA)
- 2013 One Day At the Fair Marathon (NJ)
- 2013 West Palm Beaches Marathon (FL)
- 2014 Arena Attack XL Center Marathon (CT)
- 2014 Maple City 6-Pack Marathon #1 (IN)
- 2014 Maple City 6-Pack Marathon #2 (IN)
- 2014 Maple City 6-Pack Marathon #3 (IN)
- 2014 Maple City 6-Pack Marathon #4 (IN)
- 2014 Maple City 6-Pack Marathon #5 (IN)
- 2014 Maple City 6-Pack Marathon #6 (IN)
- 2014 Circular Logic Marathon (IN)
Personal Bests:
- 400 - 1:01 (2004)
- 800 - 2:16 (2004)
- Mile - 5:12 (2004)
- 2Mile - 11:27 (2004)
- 5k - 19:44 (2005)
- 10k 40:46 (11/22/07)
- 15k - 1:07:40 (11/11/07)
- 13.11 Half - 1:38:31 (12/9/07)
- Marathon 3:59:18 (1/25/14)
- 50 miles 11:44 (5/14/11)
Eagle Scout with Bronze and Gold Palms (2002)
Biked from Ticonderoga, New York to Old Orchard Beach, Maine in August of 2005 (Total of about 290 miles Short-Term Running Goals: 200 miles @ 72 Hour Race in May
Under 200 #
Sub 4:00 Marathon
Long-Term Running Goals: QUALIFY AND RUN IN THE BOSTON MARATHON. Personal: I am 27. Have done 33 marathons and ultras. Really trying to get in shape to get back to running the miles I want to. I love to read and worked for four years in a bookstore. I like to keep track of the books I read. Currently I work as a 6th & 7th grade history teacher at the only charter school in Berkshire County, as well as serve as the coach for the cross country team! Been experimenting as a pescatarian (eating only fish) since August 10, 2011.
Just earned my Master's Degree in Adolescent Education for Social Studies. I have the most wonderful WIFE in the entire world.. EMMA! October 16, 2010
Run when you can, walk when you have to, crawl if you must. Just never give up! - Dean Karnazes -
We are all teachers and we are all students in this sport. - Dean Karnazes -
The simple act of putting one foot in front of the other and moving forward at an accelerated rate can be one of life's greatest - and simplest - pleasures. ~Dean Karnazes
"Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny." - MK Gandhi
"The marathon mercilessly rips off the outer layers of our defenses and leaves the raw human, vulnerable and naked. It is here you get an honest glimpse into the soul of an individual. Every insecurity and character flaw is open and on display for all the world to see. No communication is ever more real, no expression ever more honest. There is nothing left to hide behind. The marathon is the great equalizer. Ever movement, every word spoken and unspoken, is radiant truth. The veil has been obliterated. These are the profound moments of human interaction that I live for." - Dean Karnazes
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| Altra Lone Peak Miles: 23.00 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 12.35 |
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| Hurt a bit from yesterday's intervals as well as imbibing a bit too much this weekend. Need to focus on getting sleep and some quality miles in this week! Also increased emphasis on eating right! Total Time: 20:00 Total Distance: 2.05 Average Pace: 9:45 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 5.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Still kind of sore. Emm and I took Lizzy for her first hike today. Did about 2 miles.. she was panting so hard about 15 mins in (all uphill), so we took a break and turned and went back downhill.. she was near sprinting. Darn near went ass over tea kettle. Pretty sure we ran an 8 min mile or something on the way down! Did another couple miles on the treadmill, but acid reflux from salad dressing for dinner. Yuck.
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| Altra Lone Peak Miles: 5.10 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 2.00 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 2.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Fast hike in the rain with Lizzy and Emma at Olivia's. Tried to tire Lizzy out, but of course it didn't work. She won't stop barking!
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| Altra Lone Peak Miles: 2.75 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 2.75 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 2.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Lizzy's first mountain run - We did a great deal of quick running tonight, because after Emm got out of jury duty and work at like 730, it was getting dark. We got to the lookout and met another couple with their chocolate lab and chatted for a bit, before the husband said "Honey, let them go already!" It was cute. We bounded into the woods, and made it to the top in 18:00, 6.5 minutes faster than yesterday, turned around and nearly sprinted on the way down. Despite one impromptu stop by Lizzy, we made it down in 13:10. By far one of the fastest traversings up and down of Olivia's Burbank Trail. It felt good to escape! Up early tomorrow for a track workout.
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| Altra Lone Peak Miles: 2.60 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 2.60 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 1.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Ran with Lizzy in the dark. She didn't like it, big ol' WIMP! But it tired her out enough that I hope she'll sleep the night! Forgot my sunglasses at work I think because I cannot find them anywhere here. If I can't find them I'm officially screwed tomorrow. Glaucoma glasses Griffin for the win!
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| Altra Lone Peak Miles: 1.50 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 1.50 |
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| | Running Miles | Swimming Yards | Bike Miles | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Took Lizzy for a hike with Emm. Bug City. Emm nearly had a breakdown because there were just so many of them. Next time I should wear deodorant so I don't attract so many of them. We tired Lizzy right out. She enjoyed a nice dip in the pond though about a mile from the end. Nice way to start the afternoon. (Total 3.5 miles - ALTRAS) PM - Did a warm up, stretched, and then stole a workout from Rachel Spatz. I did 8 x 800m with about 90 seconds "off". They were as follows: 4:06, 4:05, 4:06, 4:02, 4:02, 4:01, 3:59, 3:58. Felt strong and fresh and did a slow cool down. Hoping to get in a workout/semi-long run tomorrow. Time to get in shape for the 12 hour race next month. Pushups and crunches tonight! (5.5 miles - ALTRAS)
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| Altra Lone Peak Miles: 9.00 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 3.50 |
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| Altra Lone Peak Miles: 23.00 | Lizzy Miles 2012 Miles: 12.35 |
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