Matt
We're still unpacking and feel like our schedule hit warp speed almost immediately upon arriving. My eating habits haven't been all that great and I've put on a few extra pounds. I&#... read more
- Site:
- http://mattellis1997.blogspot.com
- Miles:
- 2361 total / 634 in 2013
- Goal:
175lbs and fit; extras are: physical fitness, more energy, better attitude, stress management, you name it...
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Need to go on a diet!!! 4 mi 00:38 09:26 pace
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great Exploring Murray, Kentucky (c... 7.86 mi 01:22 10:24 pace
I explored a little more of my new hometown in this morning's run. I've lost some fitness over the last month or two so I walked quite a bit on this 'run.' However, I've go... read more
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Good!
2 days ago • Like
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great Exploring my new hometown 5.16 mi 00:47 09:06 pace
Went out for this run with no particular distance in mind. Ran the first couple at about a 9/min pace and then stopped for a 3-4 minute water break. Then explored many of the streets in the neighbo... read more
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Exploring new routes, one of the best reasons to run.
5 days ago • Like
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great Run through our neighborhood 2.58 mi 00:24 09:16 pace
Went out for a morning run with Jamie Mantooth. We planned to put in a little more than 4 miles today but I had to abandon ship. One of the things we talked about was planning one run a week where ... read more
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Nice run!
6 days ago • Like
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great First run in Murray, Kentucky 3 mi 00:29 09:44 pace
This was my first run in Murray, Kentucky. I enjoyed some great conversation on this run with Scott Douglas. I'm glad that I've been called to join such an incredible staff at Westside Ba... read more
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Looked up Murray on mapquest. That barely qualifies as being in KY! At least not far from Nashville. Here's something for you to do this weekend. In Bell Buckle, TN (south of Nashville), they have the RC Cola/Moon Pie Festival with 10 mile race. It is a neat little town and festival that looks straight out of an old movie or TV show. Hay bales and cloggers on the backside of a barn! http://www.bellbucklechamber.com/2013events.html
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My wife and kids may say otherwise, but I agree that it would be awesome to go.
8 days ago • Like
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Nice run on new turf.
8 days ago • Like
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No look miles 4.95 mi 00:48 09:37 pace
Staying on my running schedule while preparing to move my family to another state has been an exercise in futility. We're moving in 2 days and I'm trying to believe that within a week, I ... read more
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Hope the area you are moving to has nice scenery and is runner friendly.
15 days ago • Like
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Alex, "can't?" I don't think that word means what you think it means.
14 days ago • Like
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Inconceivable! (Princess Bride)
My phone auto correct took over... it should have read "can."
14 days ago • Like
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Easy paced run 4.18 mi 00:39 09:20 pace
I wanted to do a progression run this morning (for my non-dailymiler friends, that's where each mile is faster than the previous). Unfortunately, it ended up being an easy-paced run. My family... read more
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Hot, afternoon run 3.45 mi 00:32 09:20 pace
It was 88* ('feels like' 92*) on this run! Almost too hot!
I took off at a comfortably quick pace and kept it (on average) for the first two miles. I say 'on average' because I... read more -
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No look miles 3.18 mi 00:29 09:01 pace
Once again, I couldn't get my gps watch to sync before my run. So, once again, I relied on my simple yet trusty stopwatch and waited until I completed my run to do the math. This run felt pret... read more
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This is quite a nice 5k Matt. Maybe you should go watchless more often. :-)
21 days ago • Like
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Sunday long run 7.09 mi 01:12 10:05 pace
The cooler temps were refreshing (56* - 58*)! However, I felt a little sluggish today. I'm glad this was a long run day so that I could simply focus on getting the miles in without doing speed... read more
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7 mi is in the books! Well done!
25 days ago • Like
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nothing like a cool weather long run on a sunday. great job matt
24 days ago • Like
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Oh wow--those temps are great! I can't believe it got that cool for you. Sorry the run didn't feel so good. Still got some dang decent miles in. Enjoy the rest of the weekend Matt.
24 days ago • Like
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Heat training 3.5 mi 00:32 09:14 pace
I could complain about the heat or simply take a positive spin on it and say I am doing some "heat training." It was 87* when I started and 89* when I finished! I took off at a comfortabl... read more
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Way too hot! 3.45 mi 00:33 09:39 pace
It was 96* and sunny on this run! I drank plenty of liquids before I started but still felt like I was overheating a bit. To keep it reasonably enjoyable, I stopped a few times to walk. The 12mph w... read more
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As stupid as this sounds, liquids in doesn't cool you off. Liquids over the head, yes, albeit temporarily. You did the only thing possible to cool off and that's slow down.
26 days ago • Like
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Blind run 2.88 mi 00:27 09:16 pace
I couldn't get my gps watch to sync before my run. So, I ran without knowing my distance or pace. The only things running were my legs and my stopwatch. It actually felt pretty refreshing to s... read more
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You did a Naked run! Awesome. I can never do that...though I may need to this weekend since my Garmin died a spectacular death.
28 days ago • Like
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Thanks for the encouragement, everyone! The stresses of moving are really starting to hit as we prepare to leave Florida and call Kentucky our home in only 2 short weeks. My treadmill is collecting dust in my crowded garage so that potential buyers can look at a less cluttered house so running has become less convenient these days. I'll try to keep putting in some miles but won't be able to settle back into a routine for at least 3 weeks.
28 days ago • Like
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Nice effort Matt! What matters most is that your running with freedom.
27 days ago • Like
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Enjoyable morning run 4.17 mi 00:37 08:56 pace
Started this run at a comfortably quick pace. At the completion of mile 2, I kicked it up a notch until the 2.5 mile mark and then slowed down to a cool down pace for the remainder of the run. (8:4... read more
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TM miles 4.68 mi 00:45 09:36 pace
I'm really struggling to stay on my training schedule because of our preparations to move at the beginning of next month. After this move, I'll be content if we never move again!
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They say a move is right up there as the top life stressors. So try not to add more stress by worrying about missing training runs--you will get enough in here & there. And hopefully when you do run it helps relieve some of that stress. Nice 4+ you got in today Matt.
about 1 month ago • Like
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At least you are still moving.
about 1 month ago • Like
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I think someone (you) told me by just getting out and doing something is better than what the average American does in a day, as far as exercise. Way to get out and do something!
about 1 month ago • Like
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great 30 min. TM easy run 3.03 mi 00:30 09:54 pace
Didn't feel like doing this run but got it done. I've noticed that running, more than anything else I've experienced, gives very accurate feedback on the condition of your body. Bad ... read more
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Sunday afternoon easy miles 6 mi 00:58 09:36 pace
It's 83* (real feel 85*) out there but it feels a whole lot hotter!
Finally got a long run in this afternoon. Didn't feel like doing this run but completed it because I was convinced tha... read more-
Great effort on 6!
about 1 month ago • Like
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Short, easy TM run 2.5 mi 00:24 09:44 pace
Wanted to put in a 6 miler but, because of today's schedule, I ended up getting a fast food meal. Those sorts of meals aren't good fuel for running.
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Easy, progression run 4.25 mi 00:41 09:33 pace
Took this run at an easy pace but noticed that I was speeding up slightly as the run progressed. (9:49 / 9:50 / 9:33 / 9:10 / 8'57"). I REALLY need to drop 20 more pounds to get to the to... read more
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Well this looks like a great run Matt. Love it when it just sort of falls into place. Not sure if you need to lose 20 lbs but there is no doubt that doing so would make you more efficient. Do you do any strength work at all?
about 1 month ago • Like
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I weigh about 195lbs. Some running/weight charts I've looked at say I need to weigh (in general) no more than 175. I do push-ups and sit-ups but nothing more at this point.
about 1 month ago • Like
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great run, matt!! i need to drop some weight, too. we'll be accountability buddies :-)
about 1 month ago • Like
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Neat how that happens with the splits without thinking about it. Must be those "I didn't eat very well" weekends! ;)
about 1 month ago • Like
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I can only imagine how tough the last few weeks have been. But knowing you I am sure you will now quickly settle into a routine and get things back under control. Looks like a nice run you got in today.
1 day ago • Like
Thanks for your consistent encouragement, Marcie. You and a few other dailymile friends are what keep me going.
1 day ago • Like • 1 person
Moving is a huge undertaking! You'll get back on track and be stronger than ever!
1 day ago • Like • 1 person