Location: Maryville,TN, Member Since: Apr 10, 2010 Gender: Male Goal Type: Boston Qualifier Running Accomplishments: 5/29/2010: 5k: 21:15 (18 OA/2 AG)
3/28 HM: 1:56:XX
Short-Term Running Goals: I hope to BQ in the next 2-3 years. I will be in the 35 yr category, so I need a 3:15:59 to qualify, and I know that is well within my reach. Personal: I have always been athletic, but never a "runner". When I was growing up I swam, played football and basketball. I continued to be recreationally active in those sports until I was in my mid to late 20's. After I got married, I got lazy, and out of shape (by my standards). Although I have never been obese, or faced any wieght challenges, I was definately not in good shape.
At the end of 2006, I decided to get back into shape, and decided to give Triathlons a shot. In 2007, I completed three tri's. After 2007, I had a bunch of life circumstances occur (moving, new job, etc) that kept me from completing another Tri.
Although I wasn't competing, I was still working out. In 2008-2009 I did a mix of short running and weightlifting. Mostly I concentrated on gaining some weight ( because the wifey likes it) and got up to about 190lbs. Although I looked pretty good, I missed the competition of triathlons. I was hoping to complete several tris this year, and registered for a couple races. Unfortunately, I realize I just dont have enough time to train properly for a three sport event such as triathlon and eve be competetive in my AG.
In January 2010, I led a team of coworkers to participate in "the fittest company challenge" for the Knoxville Marathon. We won our category by a landslide. My part was to run a half marathon (my first) I was under trained, and didn't perform up to my capabilities. I finsihed in 1:56, but felt I should have been closer to 1:45. This prompted my change.
I am now committed to being a RUNNER. I transferred my triathlon races over to trail races this year (it was either trail races, or sacrifice my registration fees) and plan to register for my first Marathon in April 2011. The race will be the Country Music Marathon in Nashville, TN. Between now and then, I want to become a strong runner, with a goal to BQ in the next couple years. |
