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5647 total / 578 in 2013
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Blackwater 50K (10-26-13), Oak Mountain 50K (3-8-14), plus all things in-between.

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  1. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    good Conecuh Forest Trails 13 mi 02:16 10:26 pace

    Soggy muggy run around the big loop trail. I doubt I will run that trail again until late fall since it's starting to get overgrown now. Saw a man and a dog. Critter sightings were one butterf... read more

    2 days ago
  2. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    good Nature Trail 5 mi 00:49 09:50 pace

    Not liking these afternoon temps. But, it is what it is and I am not a treadmill wimp...yet.

    5 days ago
  3. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    great Tempo Hills 4 mi 00:34 08:24 pace

    Ran the city streets at tempo effort up and down all the hills I could find this afternoon. I don't think I missed any.

    7 days ago
  4. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    good Nature Trail 5 mi 00:48 09:31 pace

    Took a full week off and then started back with a run/walk on the local nature trail. Today, I passed the 7,000 mile mark of running since I began six years ago. I told my mother I ran 31 miles las... read more

    8 days ago
    • Dale T.P
      Dale T. Congrats
      Dale T. Congrats:

      Lol :-) Congrats on the 7000 miles bro!

      8 days ago

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    • Ryan N.
      Ryan N. You're an Inspiration
      Ryan N. You're an Inspiration:

      That's a lot of miles. And inspiring for all of us!

      8 days ago

    • Griffin P.
      Griffin P. Congrats
      Griffin P. Congrats:

      Congrats on breaking 7,000! I get those "you run too much" comments too.

      7 days ago

  5. John T.'s Photo John
    walk
    great Oak Mountain 8.25 mi

    Walked portions of the white, blue, and green trails. Good stuff.

    15 days ago
  6. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    Run for Kids Challenge 50K 31 mi 06:02 11:40 pace

    Had a really nice race on the Rattlesnake Ridge Trail at Oak Mountain on the rainy rooty muddy trails. I survived and managed the final miles well. Very pleased with this time and so thankful the t... read more

    16 days ago
  7. John T.'s Photo John

    Why I ride on the trainer >> "Alabama is the second-worst state in the country for cyclists, according to the report. Only North Dakota ranked lower than Alabama." ... read more

    19 days ago
  8. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    great Nature Trail 4 mi 00:40 10:04 pace

    Next run will be 31 trail miles on Saturday!

    19 days ago
  9. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    great Nature Trail 5 mi 00:50 10:04 pace

    Still searching for my 50K pace. If I don't slow it down on the next run, the 50K will end up being a 25K. Didn't help that it was sunny 83°F and I was swatting at deer flies. All in all.... read more

    21 days ago
  10. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    great Searching for a 50K Pace 3.1 mi 00:35 11:14 pace

    Did a simulated TM run around the Rattlesnake Ridge Trail in search of a pace that my legs will appreciate. Now if I can just do that 9 more times on race day.

    25 days ago
  11. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    good TM Easy 4 mi 00:35 08:50 pace

    The plan is easy short runs for the next 10 days...then a 50K attempt...then take inventory of what's left of me that is salvageable. Meanwhile...I am stalking some new marathon and trail poss... read more

    28 days ago
  12. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    great Blackwater Trail Challenge 13.65 mi 02:02 08:54 pace

    Started off slow in the back so that I would run this as an easy race. After two miles, I kept increasing pace. At the mid point, I was wide open. Other than lingering soreness around my hips while... read more

    about 1 month ago
    • Dale T.P
      Dale T. Great Performance
      Dale T. Great Performance:

      Sounds like a great race John! Glad thing felt good and you enjoyed the race... Congrats!

      about 1 month ago

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    • Chris B.
      Chris B. Congrats
      Chris B. Congrats:

      Marvelous work John way to go !!

      29 days ago

    • Clay W.
      Clay W. Great Performance
      Clay W. Great Performance:

      Excellent race!!! Passing people all the way to the finish is a very cool way to tackle those last miles!!!

      29 days ago

  13. John T.'s Photo John

    As promised, here's a short report of my first Boston Marathon experience. I really want to thank my DailyMile friends for following and supporting me on this journey! ... read more

    about 1 month ago
  14. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    good Treadmill 4 mi 00:37 09:22 pace

    Easy recovery progression run. First mile was brutal. Slowly got better and I pepped up the pace gradually by mile three and ended at my best marathon pace by the last mile. Thinking about gently r... read more

    about 1 month ago
  15. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    blah Boston Marathon 26.2 mi 04:19 09:54 pace

    I have posted in various places, but my family is all safe. I crossed the finish line a few minutes before the two blasts and saw much of it from a block or so beyond the finish line. I would like ... read more

    about 1 month ago
  16. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    great Hotel 3 mi 00:25 08:24 pace

    Short run in a muggy fitness room. Hoping to survive this day of trains, walking, and hopefully less eating.

    about 1 month ago
  17. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    great TM Fartleks 3 mi 00:24 07:53 pace

    Heading north VERY early tomorrow morning! A coworker asked today what would be my prize if I win the race. I can't believe I haven't looked into that.

    about 1 month ago
  18. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    great TM Easy 3 mi 00:26 08:34 pace

    Easy run on the TM where it's nice and safe. Visualizing standing on the podium with Kenyans on each side of me.

    about 1 month ago
  19. John T.'s Photo John
    RUN
    great Taper 'Mill 3 mi 00:36 12:00 pace

    Rolling hills on the 'mill. Preparing for....nope not Boston....my next 50K in just 3-1/2 weeks! http://www.runforkidschallenge.com/

    about 1 month ago
  20. John T.'s Photo John
    VELO
    good County Roads 15.07 mi 01:01 14.9mph pace

    Nice gentle ride on a partly cloudy 80°F afternoon. Kept the cadence up around my running cadence since that seems like the right thing to do.

    about 1 month ago