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Location:

Springtown,TX,USA

Member Since:

Feb 02, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

Firsts:

First marathon - White Rock, Dallas, December 2005 (4:01)
First BQ - St George, 2007 (3:20)
First Boston - 2008 (3:30)
1st Place Clydesdale - Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon - 4/2007
1st Place Ultracentric 6-Hour Champ 2007 - 38.75 miles
1st Time Leading Pace Group, Cowtown '09 (3:39:41)
1st Place Overall, Porcupine Promenade 5K (20:10) - 4/2011
1st Trail Race. Grasslands Half Marathon. 1st Overall Masters (1:53) - 3/2013
Leadville LT100 MTB '16 - on a mountain bike, but the toughest challenge, so far!

Marathons Run (27):

Dallas White Rock ('05, '07,'09,'14)
Chicago ('06, '08)
OK City Memorial ('07)
St George ('07,'09,'11)
Waco Miracle Match ('07)
Ft Worth, Cowtown ('08, '09,'10,'11,'12,'13,'15**)
Boston ('08 '09*, '10, '13)
Park City ('08)
San Antonio Rock 'n Roll ('08)
Steamboat ('09)
Utah Valley ('10)
Houston ('12)
* - PR

Ultras (3):

Ultracentric 6-Hours ('07 - 38.75 mi)
El Scorcho 50K, Ft Worth (('08, '09)

PRs:

5K - 19:27 (6/2008)
10K - 41:49 (5/2008)
15K - 1:04:14 (9/2011)
Half Marathon - 1:33:12 (1/2011)
Marathon - 3:19:47 (Boston 4/2009)
50K - 4:35:53 (7/2008)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Keep injury-free.

2016 Races

Ft Worth Cowtown Half Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Be age-group competitive for many years!

Have fun running!

Make some great friends along the way!

Personal:

Married to the same wonderful woman since March 1988. 3 adorable kids.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Asic Nimbus 8 Lifetime Miles:						502.00
VFF Trek Lifetime Miles:						98.10
Kohls Asics Lifetime Miles:						234.74
Asic Trailshoes Lifetime Miles:						82.36
Nike Air Lifetime Miles:						10.00
Saucony Lifetime Miles:						508.16
Brooks Ravena Lifetime Miles:						117.75
Asic (orange) Lifetime Miles:						83.75

Mon, Sep 28, 2009

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
1.00	5.00	6.00

77 F, N 20-25MPH, 40% humidity

Started this run feeling great. Around mile 4 I could feel a little tightening in my right calf (the same one that cramped up on my a week ago). By mile 5, I had to stop, walk, and stretch. It never got too, too bad, but definitely need another massage, and to hydrate lots this week. This is a little disconcerting this close to the big day. 20 miles would be a long way to walk. I think if I run any more this week, it will be MP+1:00 as the fastest.

AP: 7:19 until end of 5 miles

AP: 7:28 overall.

Asic Speestar - Boston'09 Miles: 6.00

Weight: 193.00

Comments

From Huans32 on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 15:29:52 from 138.64.2.76

Nice run. Sorry to hear about the calf is acting up again. What is up with that?? I remember last year about this time having a cramp act up and such. And then on the Thur before the race it going away just as fast as it came. I just hate tapers for the odd pains you all of a sudden get. Which come race day are gone.

From Rhett on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 15:53:26 from 74.32.218.117

I often get calf strains during taper week. I don't know why though. They always seem to be fine by race day though. Keep doing everything right and you'll be fine. Mark and Jeff need you at full strength.

From timp on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 16:01:05 from 129.188.33.26

great pace! the leg will work itself out I'm sure...

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 16:35:58 from 67.42.27.114

I seem to have more issues with my left calf than everything else combined. Hang in there.

From Smooth on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 16:45:06 from 97.117.89.13

Darn that cramp...stink! Keep the hydrating, eat good, rest and massage out the tight spots. You will be good to go come race day. Sending positive vibes your way.

From MrsFIT on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 20:08:20 from 67.182.192.209

You seem so cool and composed, maybe some of that will rub off on me?!

From MarcE on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 22:05:34 from 24.155.140.8

Saturday should be interesting! I'm thinking of taking the rest of the week off -- no running at all, and going to the starting line on Saturday with the freshest legs possible. Not sure how this will all pan out...Got the Biofreeze samples and an appointment with my massage therapist (as soon as she puts our kids to bed). Thanks for the kind words and positive vibes!

From Kathie on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 22:42:41 from 63.248.105.188

I think rest is a great idea. I will only put in a mile or two myself...with maybe one spin class.

From jeffc on Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 10:58:05 from 167.207.128.101

Nice run Marc. Keep it easy on that calf of yours. Mine have been giving me fits lately too. I think I am going to try and hydrate like a mad man as well over the next few days.

From Huans32 on Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 17:33:12 from 138.64.2.76

Hey Marc, Head over to Jeff blog for some info and such about our 3:15 group. We are trying to get a get together on Fri and make sure of plans for Sat too so we are all together k.

From Rhett on Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 19:32:41 from 74.42.168.199

Marc, good luck at SGM. Bring those boys home with a BQ.

From Teena on Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 19:52:46 from 67.177.20.13

You are so smart!!!

AND ... you are going to rock SGM regardless!!!

Hope the appt w/the massage therapist goes well!!! :) :) :)

This is yours Marc!!!!

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