14 Marathons,
2010, 2011 Boston Marathon
Qualified for Boston 8 Times
PRs:
Half-Marathon:
2012 TOU - 1:25:48
Marathon:
2009 St George - 3:05:25
10K:
2009 First Dam Run - 41:37
Long-Term Running Goals:
1. Enjoy running 'til I drop dead - and put that off as long as possible.
2. Don't get burn out :-)
Personal:
I herniated/ruptured a disk (L4/L5) in my back in December, 2005. I told my orthopedic surgeon I wanted to start running. He said "You'll never run again.". What a challenge! So...I started running.
Since then I've lost about 50 pounds, ran 13 marathons and a number of other races.
I am still a clydesdale runner (over 200 lbs), have a large frame, big bones, and not built like a runner at all. I'm not fast. I mostly run to have some time to myself and keep in shape.
10 miles up and down Smithfield Canyon (this is beginning to sound like a broken record) :-)
Slowed down a bunch the last mile. 7:34/mile AP.
Brooks Ravenna 2 (2) Miles: 10.05
Night Sleep Time: 0.00
Nap Time: 0.00
Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Weight: 0.00
Calories: 0.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 13:15:58 from 67.79.11.242
I'm trying to figure out the significance to you blog picture. It's obvious the CITGO sign is in the picture for a reason...?
Nice Running Accomplishments BTW!
From Rob Mantz on Wed, May 09, 2012 at 23:19:41 from 209.181.85.125
Thanks.
Good question about the sign. The CITGO sign is a "Major" landmark on the Boston marathon. It is at mile 25. The great thing about it is you can see it for quite some distance and it helps motivate you when running the Boston. The sign is at the top of a small hill where you run over an overpass. Once you pass the sign, you know you only have a little over a mile to go...
Google 'CITGO sign boston marathon' and you'll find a lot of info (it is in almost every course decription for the Boston)...also click on images.
Good job on your running! Looks like you could be doing the Boston yourself soon.
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