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Location:

Vestavia,AL,USA

Member Since:

May 31, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon Top 10 Finishes: 7 Bridges ('15), Utah Valley ('13), Salt Lake City ('08), Top of Utah ('07), and St. Louis ('04). Ran around the equator (24901.55) in 4,388 days.

Personal Records
Marathon 2:39 (SLC '08)
1/2 Marathon 1:12.30 (Provo River, aided '08)
10K 34:16 (Track, sea level '00)
10K 33:15 (Des 10K, aided '08)
8K 25:32 (Crack of Dawn, aided '13)
5K 16:44 (Track, sea level '00)
5K 16:07 (Running of the Leopards, aided '12)
 

Short-Term Running Goals:

NYC Marathon November 3, 2019 done 

London Marathon October 3, 2021 done

Tokyo Marathon March 3, 2024!!!

And my largest challenge to date, raise $20,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of my cancer survivorship and in memory of those lost to blood cancer...
DONE! $26,403.70

https://pages.lls.org/tnt/al/london2021/awende

Long-Term Running Goals:

Enjoy being a Masters Runner.

Get under 3 hours one more time...

Personal:

Grew up outside Chicago and joined the blog while I lived in Salt Lake City. Now living outside Birmingham. I am married with two daughters. Wife thinks I'm crazy for doing marathons. And yes I am crazy I'm a scientist for a living...
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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 331.25
RM 090416 Lifetime Miles: 136.06
Saucony Type A Lifetime Miles: 200.18
Nike Vaporfly Pink Lifetime Miles: 122.22
Saucony Ride #37 - Black Lifetime Miles: 56.50
Saucony Ride #38 - Neon Lifetime Miles: 53.50
Saucony Ride #39 - Grey Lifetime Miles: 59.50
Brooks Launch #38 - Grey Lifetime Miles: 65.25
Brooks Launch #39 - White Lifetime Miles: 57.50
Brooks Launch #40 - Blue Lifetime Miles: 54.00
Tue, May 10, 2011
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.000.000.000.007.00

Very grumpy start to the day. Things got better as the day went on. Very happy about how my legs feel. Sore but no pain. Also, upon a closer look at my workout yesterday, I'm a bit happier about the effort. Though harder than I would have liked for the pace at least it was even over the distance. This morning was just a Mt. Calvary commute run.

Avg. 9:32 HR 129 (NICE!) Total Ascent 1138 ft

Saucony Rides #6 Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 5.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.50Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kory on Tue, May 10, 2011 at 23:58:18 from 134.50.201.6

Nice work yesterday on the tough work out. It's a positive feeling to know your legs respond well the day after and don't feel too bad. I'm glad things are looking up for you in your training.

From Adam RW on Wed, May 11, 2011 at 00:00:19 from 24.10.132.131

As you know better than any of us, you take what you are given and have to be thankful for it. Your attitude acts as a constant and positive reinforcement of this. Thank you.

From Kory on Wed, May 11, 2011 at 00:10:30 from 134.50.201.6

Are you looking to run a marathon this year?

From Adam RW on Wed, May 11, 2011 at 00:12:45 from 24.10.132.131

I am struggling with that decision. Last year was very hard on me not racing. The fact that I'm starting to run again has me a little scared about getting hurt again. I'm going to run a half in June and then take it from there. My main goal right now is to just keep enjoying the running and not jump back in too quickly.

From Kory on Wed, May 11, 2011 at 01:01:03 from 134.50.201.6

I agree taking it a step by step progression is the best way for your comeback. If a Half is successful than a marathon can be on the horizon. You might consider two Half Marathon's than that will build the confidence for a good marathon time. Although I've never had good advice.

My plan is to keep doing 10k's to maybe prepare for a half in November. I don't think a marathon is going to happen this year. Have a lot of people trying to convince me to try and do the home town marathon, but they don't know how hard it's been. I'm not looking for a amazing storybook ending this year. I just want to be NOT hurting.

From Adam RW on Wed, May 11, 2011 at 08:52:35 from 155.101.152.123

The multiple halves would definitely be easier on the body.

I like your 10K plan with maybe a November half marathon. Though I'm sure it would be awesome for you to run the full I agree that there is no need for this year to be the storybook ending. That being said I already think your story is a storybook ending in that you are racing so soon. Maybe just a long run on the 1yr anniversary would be just as victorious?

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