| Member Since: Mar 01, 2007 Gender: Male Goal Type: Other Running Accomplishments: I don't really keep good track, but here's what I found online:
Canyonlands Half '08: 1:34:35
Cherry Blossom 10 miler '08: 1:10:09 (alias jonathon strong)
Jingle All the Way 10k '08: 41:46
Short-Term Running Goals:
I really need to develop new goals. It's been a busy year both professionally (field work) and personally (wedding, move,...) It's time to get back on track and commit to some racing goals for next year.
Long-Term Running Goals: The long-term goals are much easier--to stay healthy and happy!
Personal: Live in Broad Run, VA with my wife; work at US Geological Survey. Baby cat running around to catch mice in our old house.
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| | Finally just about finished with holiday hooplah, and excited to get back into somewhat-serious training. An easy 2-mile out-and-back tonight at ~7:40 pace. Once I rid myself of the last 2 squatter friends I'll be able to catch up on sleep and put in some longer runs. Can't wait! | Comments(2) |
| | 7 glorious miles on the WOD. A beautiful evening, relaxed pace, no watch, smile from ear to ear. This is why i keep doing this. | Add Comment |
| | 30 mile road-ride. Today the temperature got in the lower 60's here in DC, and I had to take advantage of it. Took off with a couple friends cranked the afternoon away. Will likely ride the bike to work tuesday if this weather pattern holds... | Comments(1) |
| | noon: Approximately 6 (a bit more) on the WOD during lunch. What a gorgeous day! Lower 60's and sunny. I had to pull the shirt about half-way through because i was sweating so bad. Nice to get out during the workday, but i was really winded for some reason. Not quite sure what to think of this--body may still be recovering a bit from 2 hours on the bike yesterday after several-month hiatus? Regardless, a pleasure to run on a day like today. | Add Comment |
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am: Biked 14 mi to work. Beautiful morning for a ride! Around 60 degrees and very few people on the trail, by virtue of it being January??
pm: Feisty little 3.5 mile run to the gym, followed by ~1 hour of upper body workout. | Comments(1) |
| | 14 mile bike ride home from work. The weather remained beautiful, but threatens to return to "normal" january temperatures. Glad I took full advantage of the January thaw!! | Comments(1) |
| | noon: 3.65 mile out-and-back on the WOD in Reston. I think i'm officially converted back to the noon-time runs, just like David and I used to do back in Logan. So bright out, and i'm so alive and ready for action. Felt great today keeping it between 7:30 and 8:00 pace. | Comments(1) |
| | A lovely sunday afternoon run! I haven't been able to achieve the the mileage I've wanted for a couple weeks now on account of my blown out shoes and the ~2 week difference between expected and actual delivery date of my new pair. They arrived yesterday!! I celebrated with some extra miles. It felt amazing today--fresh shoes, great weather, and hordes of happy, smiling people. I averaged a comfortable 7:50 pace and felt confident that i'll be ready for some speed workouts in the next week or so. At this point, i'm just hoping this weather holds out for a while... | Add Comment |
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A relaxed 3.5 mile jog to my gym followed by ~60 min of light upper body lifting. boo yeah.
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| | noon: 6 miles on the WOD near the USGS. I went out right as a snowy cloud was coming overhead, and was out there for its climax. Felt great to feel some winter air poking at my bare face and numbing my lips! Finally a little seasonality. The hamstrings are acting up and tightening up everytime I get out--very possibly due to pushing it a little harder than desired on sunday. Kept a very mellow pace; around or slightly above 8:00. | Comments(2) |
| | Extremely relaxed 3.5 mile run to the gym, followed by an hour of light upper body lifting. After discussing hamstring tightness with Paul, I've decided to take it easy. I plan to maintain my present fitness with moderate mileage at a slower pace, but I won't push anything until my legs are up for it. Why must hangstrings be such a pain the butt? What'd we ever do to them? | Add Comment |
| | I'm with Dave--no need to increase mileage by too much in a single week. And since it was snowy/rainy yesterday and I wanted to make a huge batch of Chili, I took the day off. Conditions will be better this weekend anyway (hopefully??) | Comments(1) |
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Just a touch more than 6.5 miles on the WOD west of Leesburg, VA. Always nice to house/dogsit for someone closer to the country where a person can explore new trails (or portions of the same trail...)! The hamstrings are feeling a wee bit better. This was very much like an out-and-back run on the river trail in Logan; long gradual up followed by long gradual down (~8:10's on the way up, 7:30's down). I was hoping to swim today (saturday), but apparently the Leesburg Y is closed on weekends. So: to the trail with my butt again. I'm already at the mileage I wanted for the week, so I'll probably just keep it very relaxed (no watch). | Add Comment |
| | Just a pinch over 9.5 miles on the same portion of the WOD again near Leesburg. I'm happy to report a solid run with healthy hamstrings! I averaged just over 8:00 pace, with one mile at 6:47. I didn't think I could push it to this pace with my stupid legs, but they finally decided to submit to their master. | Add Comment |
| | I'm really starting to dig this section of the W&OD! Nice to go all up and then coast on down back to the house. Averaged ~7:45 pace today, with one 6:48 mile embedded in there somewhere. Hammies are still smiling, and so am I. Finally starting to feel a bit of fitness! | Add Comment |
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A quickie 3.5 mile run to the gym followed by ~1 hour of upper body. Upper body strength is now about where I want it to be, so it's time to stop increasing weight and increase numbers of reps. | Comments(4) |
| | 3 mile out-and-back on Mr. WOD. A gorgeous sunny 40 degree day, as predicted. I was perfectly happy dolluping along at 8:00 pace. Now I am sleepy and wanting a nap. | Add Comment |
| | 2 mile out-and-back with 3 half-mile strides in the middle. Felt very good to pick up the pace! Looking forward to a few workouts over the next several weeks. | Add Comment |
| | A full day of hiking in the St. Mary's Wilderness south and west of Charlottesville, VA. | Add Comment |
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noon: Good ol' nooner run on the WOD. No weird aches or pains from hiking the other day, just felt plain ol' ready to go! No watch; ~7:45 miles.
pm: an hour at the gym. primarily upper body, but also did some inclined leg presses and hamstring curls (light) | Add Comment |
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Noon: another solid nooner 6.25 miles. Great deay for a run! Drizzly and lower 50's...nice to come in soaked and happy! Pace ranged from 7:45 to 8:00.
The ticket is officially purchased for my Utah work/ski/run week. I could see some of you as early as March 2nd!
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| | Noon: Same out-and back. Hamstrings whispering threats of purgatory and hell. Starting to listen...kept to 8:00 miles. I think it's time to start an intense nightly icing and stretching regime. nip this thing in the butt. pm: ~1 hour gym. maintaining upper body strength and increase core strength. Mostly upper body once again with a couple leg curls and quad exercises. | Add Comment |
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noon: another sunny, chilly day. Perfect!! half-mile strides today at 6:00 pace, 8:00-pace halves as rest. 49 min total. | Add Comment |
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