Location: Austin,TX,USA Member Since: Feb 02, 2009 Gender: Male Goal Type: Boston Qualifier Running Accomplishments: 2008 Austin Marathon - 4:12
2008 Dallas Marathon: 3:30 (8 months later)
2010 Austin Marathon - 3:24 (bonked at 25 - 12 minute last mile run/walk)
2008 Austin 3M half marathon: 1:43:00
2009 Austin 3M 1/2 Marathon: 1:29:50
2010 Chuy's 5k - 19:19
2009 Austin Capitol 10k: 41:50 Short-Term Running Goals: BQ at Steamtown Marathon - 10/10/2010
Break 19:00 in a 5K (20 measly seconds away!)
Personal: Der Hammer is a nick name I picked up from my German friends while living in Germany. My real name is David.
I have been running seriously since March 2007. I started with a local running group called "Gilbert's Gazelles". Before that I had run a couple 5k's (26:00's) and never run more than 3 miles at one time. I have lost about 40 pounds in a little over 2 years.
I am 42 years old, married and have 2 children, ages 2, girl, and 6, boy. I try to keep my running from interfering with my family as much as possible, e.g. getting up at 5 am. However, Saturdays are long run days and I don't come home until around 9 am or so. I owe my family a debt of gratitude for allowing me to pursue this passion. Favorite Blogs: | 
