Matthew
So, my grandma took her last breath yesterday afternoon. I'd pretty much cried myself out, but couldn't clear my head. So, of course, I called up my friend Hieu and made him go out runnin... read more
- Miles:
- 379 total / 0 in 2013
- Goal:
My primary goal is to become a life-long runner. I also hope to run my first marathon with 1 to 2 years of training (I'm starting off very much as a beginner).
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Matthew logged 379 miles.
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alright Memorial Run 3.1 mi 00:34 10:57 pace
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good Stress Relief 6.2 mi 01:09 11:05 pace
Had to call up a friend Tuesday night and have him come out running with me around town. I'd spent the entire weekend up at the hospice watching my grandmother slowly fade away, and it got to ... read more
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blah Park De-Stressor 3.1 mi 00:35 11:16 pace
My grandma was moved to hospice care over the weekend. To cope, I decided to run for a little bit.
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great Quick 2-miler 2.01 mi 00:22 11:10 pace
My cousin and I usually go to the gym for XT on Tuesday, but we were short on time because I got off of work late, so I suggested we meet somewhere near her house and run. Pretty nice run, and defi... read more
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good Trackstar 4-Miler+ 4.65 mi 00:54 11:40 pace
Round and round we go! A couple of runners from Atlanta Southside Runners met up at the ELHS for some interval workouts:
1 mile warm-up
2 x 200, 200 cool down
2 x 400, 400 cool down
2 x 800, 400 c... read more -
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great 10.12 mi 02:22 14:01 pace
10 miles with the Galloway group this morning. The rest of the group ran 20, but I'm just not ready for that distance yet. Haha. We started out 5 AM, and it was ridiculously hot. Way too hot t... read more
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6.51 mi 01:29 13:40 pace
Forgot to add this one on Saturday. A Galloway run. :)
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great Tour de Stockbridge (Almost) 10K 6.08 mi 01:13 11:57 pace
So, it looks like DailyMile has finally come back to life! It wouldn't let me do ANYTHING this morning.
Steven and I met up early this morning to try out a route that he created. It was real... read more
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Autumn? You mean the three days between summer and winter?
almost 2 years ago • Like
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we need to get together and run on the weekend. Willing to drive to meet up! Text me
almost 2 years ago • Like
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Haha. That's how I felt about Spring, Bill. We went straight from icy roads to Dog Days. It's obscene. Fall lasts a LITTLE longer! Jewels, I would be more than happy to meet up with you for a run.. especially since the Do Life 5K ended up so badly because of my gimp ankle. I usually run with the Galloway Group on Saturday, but we can meet up after that, or on Sunday! I'm always down for a run. :)
almost 2 years ago • Like
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great 5 mi 01:09 13:44 pace
Finally got out to do a Galloway group run today. First one in, you guessed it, six weeks! I'd almost forgotten what all of those lovely people looked like! What was REALLY neat about today&#x... read more
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WOW!!! Lucky you!! Nice five milers!!!!! I will be running the Savannah Half as well...maybe us and all the DM'ers can meet up somewhere!!! Great run!
almost 2 years ago • Like
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FLAT??? It must be not Don mapping the route. jk! Great run!!! See ya next week!
almost 2 years ago • Like
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good decision :) and well done on your saturday run!!!
almost 2 years ago • Like
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It's hard for me to run/walk. The harder part of running for me is getting going and getting my body acclimated to the sweating/breathing/etc. That and when I stop and then start my legs feel like jello.
That is awesome you are running with someone, I have yet to, it honestly kind of intimidates me :p
almost 2 years ago • Like
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You did it though!!!!
almost 2 years ago • Like
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@ Russ - I am exclusively run/walk. The break in between gives my body a chance to recover, and I don't fatigue as easily. This morning, though, we were both pushing it pretty hard. Haha. But running with someone is the BEST! I have major attention problems, so one of the things that is so hard for me about running concerns keeping myself entertained. We are pretty close together, so if you ever want to meet up for a run, let me know. You're pretty speedy, though, so you may have to slow it down on my
almost 2 years ago • Like
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...account. :P @ Barbara - :):):) And it felt SO good! I missed being on here with y'all.
almost 2 years ago • Like
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Nice Job:
Good work!
almost 2 years ago
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Love how DM just cuts off half of my post. Thanks to you, as well, Claudia and Di! Lol. DM just didn't want me to show y'all any love! But Di, it was SOOOO nice out there. Perfect "come back" weather! ;) Maybe I'll see you out Saturday?
almost 2 years ago • Like
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not this saturday, i have a 5K race to run. maybe next week, plan to try out Dr. H.'s mile repeat clinic. :-)
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great Testing, Testing .. 123 1.13 mi 00:13:00 11:30 pace
It’s been six weeks since I’ve laced up the Asics, donned my moisture-wicking apparel, and headed out to pound the pavement. It’s been six weeks since I’ve felt the Pavlovian urge to start and/or s... read more
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All right, Matthew!
almost 2 years ago • Like
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You can do it...see you in November!!!!
almost 2 years ago • Like
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injured Centennial Olympic Park 3.1 mi 01:00 19:21 pace
So, the Do Life Movement swept thru Atlanta today. Ben Davis' incredible weight loss journey is chronicled on his blog: bendoeslife.com. If you're looking for a little bit of inspiration,... read more
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Good Luck in the Peachtree. I was talking to my brother about it because I did not feel ready for it at all. He said as long as you jog/speed walk you be fine. Apparently there are people who walk the whole thing. Super nervous too, it be my first race!
almost 2 years ago • Like
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Great job on the 5k, Matthew! Take care of your ankle!
almost 2 years ago • Like
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Hey Matthew, hope you're doing much better now. How did the Peachtree go? Were you able to do it with your ankle acting up? Look forward to seeing more of your posts on DM!
almost 2 years ago • Like
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This "week off" has been incredibly difficult for me. I am so used to starting/ending my day with a run, and I don't think I realized just how much I was depending on them! They give... read more
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I've had a week off too - it has its positives, and negatives - I've had SO much more time but I also feel I'm missing something ;)
Hope the achilles gets better with rest - even easing off a bit might help - slower and shorter runs, with a days rest between.
almost 2 years ago • Like
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I was wondering where you were! The achilles is a pain in the butt to heal because the blood flow to it is minimal, but rest definitely and go get it checked out soon if you need to (tear that and your out for at least 6 months). Are you fitted in correct shoes or do you normally run alot of speedwork or hills?
almost 2 years ago • Like
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I'm sorry to hear you're still in pain--injuries suck! I'm struggling through my second stress facture at the moment, and I understand how hard it is to strop running when you need it for sanity. I also understand the pain of wearing those terrible boots! Ha! Achilles issues are hard to heal, but it will heal in time. More RICEing!
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great Galloway Run 4.15 mi 00:53 12:42 pace
..but, of course, I didn't. I fully intended to finish out the run. I slapped on my ankle support sock, chugged some water, and I was ready for round two! My marathon pace group is right aroun... read more
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Wow, you had a good workout there, Matthew. That's a really scenic area for a run.
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It's still pretty painful. I'm trying to stay off of it as much as possible, and I have this VERY attractive brace on. Haha. My self-dx is Achilles tendonitis. Gonna take it easy next week. How is your leg??
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In summer, I am between 13:00 - 14:00 on 8-10miles depending on how good a day I'm having, but mostly 13:30+ . Winter/Spring I was able to go under 13 for the distance. My GA Half race pace was 12:46 (finished in 2hrs 49min).
My problem is that on the run sections, my speed is less than the other runners. But if I try to keep up, I am all spent like an interval session!almost 2 years ago • Like
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Piedmont Out-and-Back 6.11 mi 01:17 12:35 pace
I met up with two other runners from the Galloway group this morning to get in a few extra miles before the "official run." You see, I missed my group's long run last week when I wen... read more
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Nice run and don't you love gadgets. Which Garmin did you get. I use the 305.
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Nice run. :) Who did you run with for the extra miles?
almost 2 years ago • Like
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Sam P. and Hope. They were both really nice, and I think that they plan on doing the same extra miles on the days that we cut it short. So hopefully I'll get a chance to run with them again. :)
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Got THIS in the mail today. Happy early birthday from my best friend! :) Introducing .. Gabby the Garmin (yes, I named her). Haha. I really, really want to take her out on a test run.. but apparen... read more
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Is it 310XT? Nice!!! Feel better.
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Wanna try it out tomorrow. Was thinking of an early morning 5 mile-er...interested?
almost 2 years ago • Like
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Aw, man. I wish I had seen this earlier, Steven! I ran this morning with my Galloway group. How about sometime next week?
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great Cousin Run 2.95 mi 00:42 14:14 pace
Ran with my cousin again tonight. We had to stop & turn around half-way out because she was having ankle problems. Pretty soon no one is going to want to run with me/be left to run with me. She... read more
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LOL I used to have that effect on car transmissions. No one wanted me as a passenger. :(
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Nice run. sorry about your cousins ankle. Come to the pacific northwest and you can run with me I am already injured, lol
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What do you do to them??? trip them along the way??? LOL j/k
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I am so sorry for your loss, Matt! Wish her rest in peace. Hug!
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My condolances. When life gets difficult we tend to gravivtate toward the people/things that get us through........running is one of those things.
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Mathew, I sure am sorry for your loss. When loved ones pass it feels as if a part of us has passed on also. It looks like your run was a good step in the coping process. Run it out, run it out, and run it out some more.
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