Jack
On my 3rd attempt I finally finished a marathon with a time that starts with a 4! Hats off to the Mercedes Marathon staff in Birmingham!--a great course with frequent water and Powerade. The medal,... read more
- Site:
- http://jackwbruce.wordpress.com
- Miles:
- 1696 total / 167 in 2012
- Goal:
Last year, at the age of 50, I ran my first marathton. My goals for 2012: 5K in <28mn; 10K in <58mn; Half in <2.15; 26.2 in <5hr. Next race: Mercedes Marathon?
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good Mercedes Marathton 26.2 mi 04:59 11:24 pace
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To John Creeks 9.01 mi 01:32 10:14 pace
Ran a typical route down North Point Parkway in Alpharetta and then turned onto Haynes Bridge and ran about a 1/2 mile into John's Creek. Last good run before attempting the Mercedes Marathon this ... read more
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good Stress Test/Treadmill 1.25 mi 00:15 12:00 pace
The distance was short but the run was exceedingly gratifying. While the occasional medal and T-shirt are nice, hearing the doctor's and technicians' comments at my annual physical and stress test ... read more
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Great motivation and added bonus for doing something we love.
6 days ago • Like
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alright Dreadmill 3.75 mi 00:37 09:49 pace
Okay run. Watched a little ESPN to catch up on what I missed toward the end of the Super Bowl last night. (214.2)
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great Windward Parkway Plus 10.53 mi 01:46 10:05 pace
Last day of my antibiotics and I am feeling better. Found a new route loaded with a lot of restaurants I would like to visit. I started my run at 6:30 and the weather was great, (in the 40s); I wor... read more
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Sounds like a great run
10 days ago • Like
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good Dreadmill 3 mi 00:27 09:07 pace
Ran on the treadmill after some upper body strength training at the Alpharetta YMCA before work this morning. (216.6)
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alright Alpharetta / Roswell 15.1 mi 02:57 11:42 pace
Didn't get my run in over the weekend so I thought I would try to get a long run in this morning before work. Hit my minimum distance, but shy of what I wanted to do. I am trying to decide if I wan... read more
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Yesterday, while on a morning run I was "laughed out" by some high schoolers because I was wearing my reflective gear and flashing LED lights. Sadly, today's AJC reminds us why we need to... read more
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good Five Forks/Web Gin House Rd Loop 6.12 mi 01:01 10:01 pace
Only 2nd run of the week. Nothing spectacular about this one.
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great Five Forks/Webb Gin House Rd ... 6.01 mi 00:58 09:35 pace
Not sure why this run felt so good. It may be due to the balmy warm weather or the steroids my doc has me on this week. Felt good to get a run in after the heavy rains moved out of Atlanta.
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alright Recovery Run 5.1 mi 00:54 10:40 pace
First run since Sunday's #rnraz marathon. Wasn't too sore, but I think I am going to call the Dr. to take care of this Upper Respiratory Infection.
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alright P. F. Chang's Rock N Roll Ari... 26.36 mi 05:06 11:37 pace
Ran the P. F. Chang’s Rock & Roll Marathon Arizona ( #RnRAZ ). Didn’t hit my time goal, but did improve my time by 18 minutes over my first and only other marathon last year. Apart from a delay... read more
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Nice new PR!
29 days ago • Like
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Thanks Patrick. Still bummed about my time.
27 days ago • Like
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You're an Inspiration:
I loved Arizona, too!!! I'm going to do it again next year. Keep pushing towards your goal... you'll get it!
13 days ago
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good Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway 4.62 mi 00:43 09:11 pace
The next time I lace up my Mizuno Wave Creations will be to attempt 26.2 at the #RnRAZ. Nice afternoon run after dentist appointment. (215)
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good Treadmill 3 mi 00:30 10:00 pace
Just a quick run on the treadmill to get my heartrate up and burn a few calories. Taking it easy the rest of the week. #RnRAZ
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Well, that sure beats a sharp stick in the eye...
about 1 month ago • Like
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Hope you have a great race!
about 1 month ago • Like
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Thanks Patrick.
about 1 month ago • Like
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good Dogwood Road 8.2 mi 01:20 09:43 pace
The taper is on for #RnRAZ. Nice afternoon run after morning chores and yardwork. Surprised at the number of runners out for a Saturday afternoon. Thanks to Kohls for providing a comfortable pit st... read more
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I was driving down Dogwood Road around 4:30-4:45 pm and noticed quite a few runners/walkers. One guy in particular caught my attention because he was obviously smart and was wearing a safety yellow vest/jacket. Was that you?
about 1 month ago • Like
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No, I am only "smart" early in the morning when I have my reflective gear, head lamp and two flashing LED lights. I did, however, pass the smart guy as we were heading in opposite directions.
about 1 month ago • Like
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good Old Milton Loop 5.4 mi 00:55 10:11 pace
Ran Garmin-less (forgot to charge it after my last run). Cool, but comfortable morning. Broke in a new pair of Mizuno Wave Creation 12s which I plan to wear in my race in just 9 days. (212.6)
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good Dreadmill 4 mi 00:40 10:00 pace
Recovery run indoors. You could telll it was January by the packed-house at the Alpharetta YMCA.
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good Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway... 22.01 mi 04:13 11:29 pace
Last long run before RnR Arizona in 2 weeks. Hit my distance goal but not pleased with my time. My hope of running a marathon in less than 5 hours seems doubtful anytime soon. Drove to Alpharetta t... read more
Congrats on the sub-5! I am with you on all you said. My first thought was why did they put ice in the PowerAde. Lol. And, that's the most water stops I have ever seen. Icey conditions everywhere.
about 22 hours ago • Like
That is awesome! I wondered how cold it was in Bham as we froze walking up to Grace yesterday.
about 4 hours ago • Like
Congrats nice job!
20 minutes ago • Like