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Location:

Austin,TX,USA

Member Since:

Feb 02, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

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)

2010 Steamtown Marathon - 3:27 (quads killed on the down hills)

2011-Feb   Austin Marathon - 3:17 (finally BQ'd!)

2011-June   Marathon to Marathon, IA - 3:07 (BQ'd by 13 minutes!)

2011-Dec  CIM - 3:02

2012-April  Boston Marathon - 4:03

2013-April  Boston Marathon - 3:06

2008 Austin 3M half marathon: 1:43:00

2009 Austin 3M 1/2 Marathon: 1:29:50

2011 San Antonio Half - 1:25 (100% humidity fun fest)

2010 Chuy's 5k - 19:19

2011 Chuy's 5k - 18:23

2012 Chuy's 5k - 18:25 

2012 RFTW 5k - 18:05 - PR! 

2009 Austin Capitol 10k: 41:50

2011 Austin Capitol 10k: 38:57

2012 IBM Uptown Classic 10k - 37:52 - PR!

Short-Term Running Goals:

BQ at Austin Marathon - 2/20/2011 Tough course, warm and humid - but I did it.

Break 3:10 in a fall marathon (TBD) 3:07 at Marathon to Marthon

Break 40:00 in a 10k 38:57 @ Cap10k 2011

New: Break 3:05 @ CIM on December 4th, 2011  3:02

Break 38:00 in a 10k - Done - 37:52 @ IBM Classic 

Break 18:00 in a 5k - 18:05 @ RFTW - October 2012 - getting close!

2011 RACES:

Run for the Water 10 mile - 10/30/2011  1:04:06

San Antonio 1/2 Marathon - 11/13/2011

California International Marathon - 12/4/2011

2012 Fall Races

IBM Uptown Classic 10k - 37:53

Run For the Water 5k - 18:05

2013

Boston Marathon - 3:06

2014

Boston Marathon - April 21 - 3:11

2016

Rookie Tri - May 1st

Peak to Creek Marathon - Oct 29th

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run a sub 3:00 Marathon

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 45 years old, married and have 2 children, ages 5, girl, and 10, 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. 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Hoka One One Lifetime Miles: 152.00
Saucony Ride 7's - Blue Lifetime Miles: 345.97
Hokas Red Lifetime Miles: 127.25
Brooks Launch Lifetime Miles: 151.75
Thu, Sep 26, 2013
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.259.000.000.0012.25

I didn't check the temp when I left the house but when I got back in it was 66 - 70% humidity I think.

Anyway - it was cool enough to make a big differnece compared to previous runs.  

I dug out my Addidas Boost shoes - I haven't worn them in a while.  I forgot what great energy return these things have.  I may actually run the marathon in these.

3 miles easy then 9 @ MGP with a bit of cool down.

9 miles in 1:01@ 6:48 AP.

.25 easy back to the house at the end of the run.

Adidas Energy Boost Miles: 12.25
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Tom K on Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 09:17:38 from 174.58.4.250

I am really digging your MGP plan (Is that the right name?). Great run today!

From derhammer on Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 09:24:59 from 64.245.52.2

Hey Tom - thanks, I am following the Hanson's plan though modifying it a bit with more overall weekly mileage and I will probably stretch some long runs out to 18 miles. Stretching out scheduled MGP runs as well, the schedule for today had 7 but instead of running 2 easy at the end I kept going. :-)

From I Just Run on Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 10:57:52 from 67.79.11.242

DH, What are your upcoming races? marathon? half (Austin)?

How many miles does the Hanson's plan have you running each week? I'm still stuck on the RLRF training but trying to add some base miles to that plan.

From derhammer on Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 11:43:45 from 64.245.52.2

IJR - CIM marathon in Dec - possible Run for the Water10 mile race - a 5k or 10k yet to be determined.

I emailed you the plan.

From SlowJoe on Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 18:17:50 from 166.147.72.27

Nice going on the mp miles... I'm dreading my first attempt

From Matt Schreiber on Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 21:43:50 from 66.17.102.185

With a name like "ENERGY BOOST", there's no reason why you shouldn't wear them for a marathon. Great run btw.

From JG on Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 06:29:43 from 99.141.151.28

Great run MP David! Looking like with some good weather in Sacramento may come a 2:xx! I wish I would have registered for that one before it closed, it is on my Bucket list as I have a sister in Sacramento!

From derhammer on Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 08:09:51 from 64.245.52.2

Thanks, JG. I don't know when your last marathon was run, but you can still get in. Registration starts on October 1.

http://www.runcim.org/page/show/303906-entry-faq

From JG on Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 08:46:24 from 99.141.151.28

Thanks for the info David, that is a great policy they have allowing faster runners! I re-qualified at Boston for Boston this year, so it appears I would be guaranteed entry! Would do it in a heartbeat as that is good timing/course to improve my Boston seeding ... unfortunately I do not have the $600 registration/airfare would cost me ... which is a bummer because my sister would host me & feed me! :)

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