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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, Aug 24, 2013
Total Distance
19.00

So this was supposed to be a 20 miler and it ended up being a 19 miler.  I met up with an old work buddy at mile 10 and he said he had 8 to go.  Then we proceeded to run together for the majority of my run.  However, he took me up some killer hills and while I felt good until mile 15-16, it all went down hill from there.  I ended up needing to run up another hill to get home and struggled.  I ened up walking and jogging the last 2-3 miles.  I think that with proper hydration and some gels I should be able knock this thing out in a few weeks.  I had some concern about only getting 19 miles but the guy I ran with said he only ran 18 before his first marathon. 

Confidence is back up but I am still a little scared.  Good thing I have 2 weeks of cutting back and that should make things nice.  Nothing is stopping me know, I am going to nail this and be done with it.  The other plus is the guy from work is going to run this marathon and do it at a much slower pace so if I start to die, he can motivate me to keep going.  Good news all around.

Kinvara 4 Miles: 19.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From je10 on Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 18:40:44 from 174.52.14.76

my first marathon my longest run was 16. you've got this!

From Steve on Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 18:45:29 from 50.29.206.9

Thanks for the support and the info. I was having problems that caused me to walk at the end of this run, did you find it hard to get through the end of your marathon, where you might have needed to walk? I just am afraid that I will get to mile 19 and my legs won't want to work and I will need to walk the rest of the way.

From je10 on Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 11:28:55 from 67.166.71.216

just remember- 200 cals per hour, and salt pills as needed. You're gonna bonk/hit the wall (whatever you want to call it) just be mentally prepared for the tough time and know it will pass. Ultrarunners think of them as "waves." Can't power through it, just ride the wave and wait for it to end. Cut back pace or eat a bit more (caffeine?) and know it'll be over soon. ...It does pass and you will be able to pick up the pieces and keep going! Good luck!

From baldnspicy on Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 11:54:41 from 66.87.9.73

Nice job, Steve! Excellent advice from the other responses. You'll do great and I'm sure it will be an unforgetable experience no matter what your time! I can't wait to read your report!

From Steve on Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 18:03:54 from 50.29.206.9

Thanks for the tips. I appreciate them and will try to work them into my race.

Thanks Wes. You will definitely see some type of report.

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