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Location:

Las Vegas,NV,

Member Since:

Jul 02, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

I am running regularly for the first time since high school.  Any personal bests and accomplishments are in the distant past.

Short-Term Running Goals:

I am currently trying to build a good mileage base and achieve a level of fitness that will enable me to run every morning and not feel like I just got out of surgery the rest of the day.  I am approximately 20 pounds overweight, so weight loss because of and in support of the running is important as well.

I would like to complete a 10k in under 50 minutes, a 5k in under 24 mintues, and possibly run a half-marathon during the next two years.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Eventually, I would like to run a marathon spend time running races around the country.  My main goal, however, is to achieve and maintain a consistent and fun running lifestyle.

Personal:

 
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Sat, Jul 04, 2009
Total Distance
8.50

It rained last night, which in Tucson means roads covered in sand washed across by flood waters.  What I did not expect were clouds of bugs hovering at face level along the roads.  I couldn't tell what they were, but some of them looked like flying ants.  They hit my glasses, got under my glasses, and got stuck to me (sweat).  When the run was over, I was brushing them off for a long time.

I shudder to think how many I swallowed.

The run started slow, as I was sore from the previous two days.  I started up hill for a couple of miles, and that hurt, but in the end I felt good.  I ran 8.5, which is a full mile longer than I have run previously.  I averaged 9:44, which I am very happy about.

Tomorrow is a travel day with no running, so I am glad I put in a good hard run (for me).

Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00
Comments
From Burt on Sat, Jul 04, 2009 at 19:02:16 from 98.167.151.26

Ooh, I remember lots of flying ants growing up in Kingman, AZ. Did you get a closer look at them as you brushed them off?

From Kelli on Sun, Jul 05, 2009 at 22:50:29 from 71.219.89.21

Bugs in the mouth, another luxury for runners!

Welcome to the blog and best of luck with your training! Your workouts this week have been GREAT!!!

From jeffc on Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 13:09:24 from 167.207.128.101

Welcome to the blog Frank. Keep it up!

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