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Location:

Bloomsburg,PA,USA

Member Since:

Sep 02, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Half Marathon: 1:34

Honestly, I need to get my PR's compiled.  This is something I started a year ago and then lost my file.  I have them on my old computer but need to dig them out.  There is still more I need to find.

Short-Term Running Goals:

February 1st: Frosty 5k
February 22nd: Run for the Cookies
April 6th: Scranton Half Marathon (with Wes)
July 19th: New York Giants Run of Champions
October: Gettysburg Half Marathon

On top of some races, need to lose some weight to get to a good competition weight and also need to get rid of all my injuries.  I would also like to drop my times

This year I would also like to hit 1000 miles during the year.

Long-Term Running Goals:

I think that eventually I would like to qualify for Boston.  That is something that weighs on me but not as bad as not completing a marathon.  Think I will take the approach of trying to complete a marathon within the next 3 years and then we will see after that.

I also want to keep dropping my times and stay competitive in age groups and get competitive overall.

Personal:

I am 29 years old, soon to be 30 and I have the best most supportive wife (Courtney) and we just had our first child (Isaac) in December.  I ran track most of high school and one year of Cross Country.  I then went to college where I ran for a year on the college team.  Since then I have been trying to get myself back on track with my running, I run more days then not but I have not been able to have one year without some type of injury.  I would really like to get back to being injury free and a competitive runner.
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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony Guide Lifetime Miles: 219.06
Gel-Neo33 2 Lifetime Miles: 20.44
Cortana 3 Lifetime Miles: 46.88
Sat, Jul 27, 2013
Total Distance
16.00

2:17:49.  This was 8:37 pace.  Last weekend, I did the 8 in 8:38 but that was a rough run.  Not sure why I am slowing down, I tried to keep myself in check so that I did not die at the end and it worked.  I stayed strong for almost the whole run.  I cannot complain about anything as I only have two more LONG runs prior to the marathon.  I just want to stay healthy and get this done.  I think that if I can complete it, I will shoot for a good time in the Half Marathon in October.  That should help with my confidence in my times and racing.  I haven't decided on the Run for the Diamonds this year, but it is a possibility considering my training.  We will see, one step at a time.

Kinvara 4 Miles: 16.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From baldnspicy on Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 16:42:14 from 167.164.3.140

Wow! Stellar job, Steve. Great job holding a good pace and going the distance. Looks like you're in a good position to make the marathon happen! Keep it up!

From Steve on Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 18:19:50 from 50.29.206.9

Thanks Wes. I really need to last through the last two long ones and we are set. It has been a long time coming but I am nervous to get through them.

From baldnspicy on Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 17:35:22 from 167.164.3.140

You deserve every bit of congratulations on getting to where you are today. You're way stronger than I am and despite the setbacks, you've been coming back strong. The time is right and you're in great shape to make this happen! Stay mindful of the body and any signals it's giving out, but I think you're going to rock the marathon! Sure wish I could be there to cheer you on!

From Steve on Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 18:46:15 from 50.29.206.9

Thanks Wes. I am staying hopeful and cautious all at the same time. I appreciate the cheers, I am going to keep them in mind over the next month and a half. I feel like I have been this close before but I feel better than ever before.

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