Shuffling Along (Is that considered running?)

May 18, 2024

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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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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Total Distance
7.00

I am getting slower.  Approximately 1 mile in, there was a quarter mile+ stretch that was slightly uphill in a sandy wash.  The sand was dry and loose, the kind you sink into.

After that, the terrain was easy, but my legs were weak and I just could not keep them moving at the pace I wanted.  9:52 for  7 miles.  I enjoyed myself, though.

Night Sleep Time: 6.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.50
Comments
From Eric Day on Fri, Jul 03, 2009 at 23:05:29 from 189.169.214.230

Welcome to the blog!

Shuffling or running, no problem, just as long as you put in that mileage!

Way to go!

From Snoqualmie on Sat, Jul 04, 2009 at 12:36:51 from 67.171.56.164

Sand running - the worst! Good miles, and welcome to the blog!

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