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Location:

New Palestine,IN,USA

Member Since:

Oct 23, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

5k - 18:59 (3/09)
4M - 25:06 (9/09)
10k - 41:01 (11/07)

Half - 1:25:58 (11/09)

Marathon - 3:06:33 (12/09)

Short-Term Running Goals:

1:25 for the half marathon
Sub 39:00 for the 10k.
3:07 marathon
18:30 5k

Upcoming Races



Long-Term Running Goals:

Break 3:00 for the marathon.

Personal:

Married, two daughters (18 and 15).  Masters runner trying to get competitive in my age group.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Lifetime Miles: 372.70
ASICS Excel 33 Lifetime Miles: 152.00
Saucony Ride 7 Lifetime Miles: 249.00
ASICS DS Trainer Lifetime Miles: 212.20
Asics Cumulus 16 Lifetime Miles: 241.30
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.000.000.000.009.00

Today is a rough day for me. Three years ago today my Dad passed away. In an instant I lost my mentor and my biggest fan. I think about him everyday but today all the memories come back even stronger. I relive one of the worst days of my life. So I do as I did three years ago, I go out for a run. Running does a lot for us physically but it can also be a big help for us mentally. After my Dad passed away when I was down I would go out running and I always came back feeling better. It worked again today.

As I headed out the door and down the street I could feel tears coming to my eyes but soon I was pounding out a steady pace and my mind was flooded with all the great memories that I have of my Dad. I thought about how proud he was of me and my family. I thought about calling him after I had just completed my first marathon. I thought about seeing him hold my oldest daughter for the first time and seeing the tears of joy in his eyes. I thought about all the things that he taught me as a young boy that I still do today and make me who I am. So today's run had nothing to do with my pace, how far that I ran or what it might do to help me in my next race. Today I was running for my Dad and reliving all the good memories that I have of him.

My hope today is that everyone will enjoy being with the ones they love. Love on them and let them love on you....

Saucony Triumph 6 Miles: 9.00
Comments
From Barry on Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 16:48:55 from 75.174.5.93

I am so sorry about the loss of your father. i lost my father just over two years ago and it was also very hard for me. Just remember even though he is not here with you in body he is here with you in spirit like your thoughts. I know this might sound different, but go and celebrate his life. Go and do something he would have done with you, like go out and eat or a movie you know do something fun. Anyway, you and your family are in my prayers.

From Robert on Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 20:11:41 from 65.101.173.205

That's what it's all about. Accepting that time is everlasting, but savoring each moment as if it were our last. Great run!

From Jon on Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 20:41:50 from 75.169.139.171

Sorry about your father. Running does indeed provide a great chance for us to reflect and remember and dedicate something to someone. Sounds like you do a great job of that.

From jtshad on Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 22:31:02 from 69.20.138.125

You have some wonderful memories which will be with you forever. He was obviously a good man and it is important to remember those whom you have loved and have had an impact on your life.

From Mark on Sun, Mar 01, 2009 at 09:11:40 from 97.96.157.13

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thanks for reminding me of this very important lesson, it is too easy to forget this. Thanks Jim.

From JimF on Sun, Mar 01, 2009 at 19:51:32 from 68.46.210.16

Thanks a lot! Your comments are very meaningful to me. Appreciate you all allowing me to share something besides running.

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