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Location:

Decatur,AL,

Member Since:

Jan 27, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

New blog at http://runkeeper.com/user/schotz/

Short-Term Running Goals:

2010 Race Schedule:

6/5: Eurocross 5K/8K

7/17: HTC Twilight Run 5K 

8/7: Hot to Trot 8 Hour (Atlanta)

9/18: Hartselle Depot Days 5K

9/25:  Elkmont Rails to Trails 10K 

10/16 Liz Hurley 5K 

10/24: Stone Steps 50K  (Cincinnati,OH) 

11/13: Chickamauga Battle Field Marathon (TN)

12/4: Frosty Freeze 5K (Decatur) 

12/31: Recover 50K (Huntsville) 

Long-Term Running Goals:

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Personal:

Born 1972 in north central Wisconsin

Married for 11 yrs to very supportive non-running wife. Two children : Fiona, 6 (in picture) and Elliott (2 yrs)

Co-Race Director of  Delano Park 12 Hour Run (www.delano12.com). President of River City Runners (www.rivercityrunners.org)

3 cats and 1 dog (chocolate lab)

In high school, I was an slightly overweight , badly asthmatic J.V. cross country runner.  I enjoyed being part of the team but never excelled.   The summer after my freshman year in college I decided to run a marathon.  6 weeks later I ran a 3:11 at Grandma's Marathon in Duluth (1991) and I was hooked on long distance running where my asthma wasn't as much of a factor. 

 

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Ohana Racers Lifetime Miles: 232.86
Saucony Trail Lifetime Miles: 147.44
Lunar Racer Lifetime Miles: 69.61
Lunar Glides Lifetime Miles: 132.75
Kayano 16 - 1 Lifetime Miles: 276.41
Kayano 16 - 2 Lifetime Miles: 19.11
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
49.660.000.000.000.0049.66
Elliott Stroller Miles: 6.43
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.430.000.000.000.006.43

Took a leisurely Sunday afternoon jog with Elliott.  I was prepared: strolled stock with water, diapers,wipes, bottle, formula, etc..   Per usual, Elliott was happy as a clam and didn't need any of it.  Ran over to point mallard, worked on the running club bulletin board, and then ran the golf course road back towards home.

Elliott Stroller Miles: 6.43
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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
3.070.000.000.000.003.07

Easy lunch run.  Stopped along the trail to do my sets of pushups.  I haven't progressed past my 20,15,15,13,16  pattern but I need to give it time.  Wednesday, I'll try 20,17,17,15, +max and see what happens.

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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
18.560.000.000.000.0018.56

Did the commute to work on foot today.

Started in the dark @5:45.  Weather was great-  mid fifties I think.  Carried our 3M club's Liz Hurley entries to the mailbox at Decatur general - 10 this year.  a couple first time 5K in the group. Felt good.  After mile 2 , I started to negative split each mile until I was in sight of work.  Miles 7 and 8 were 7:10 and 6:56.  Took the short route down Highway 24 because the train got me off course.  I regretted it.  Its a 1/4 mile shorter but that road is busy and has no shoulder.    Caught a few nasty whiffs while passing the Wayne Farms south plant (chicken kill plant) on ipsco rd.  I'm glad they make the chicket nuggets and not me. 

I felt tired at 4pm when it was time to head home.  I was well fueled though and it showed. Ravioli and trail mix for lunch.  Cliff Bars in the afternoon and plenty of water (some coffee too).  I stayed pretty steady  and averaged 7:34/mile on the 9.4 miles back (long scenic route).  Got a whiff of the other wayne farms plant (chicken cooking).  That was a pleasant smell.     Two other olfactory highlights were McCullom's seafood and a guy tilling his garden.  I love the smell of freshly turned dirt for some reason.  Its was considerably warmer in the afternoon.  Miles 8 and 9 were 7:14 and 7:22. 

Got home and then took the dog and Elliott for a 1/2 hr walk.

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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
3.900.000.000.000.003.90

Easy run on the trails at work.  Fit in 5 sets of pushups (22,17,17,15,17)  .  First time I was able to do this volume.  Pretty soon I'll be up to 100 pushups per day -    far cry from 100 continuously but I'm making progress.

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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
4.700.000.000.000.004.70

Warmed up on the trails and checked out the loop that we'll use tomorrow for the company picnic 1/4 mile race.   Its more like 0.2 miles but its casual. It was in good shape.  It curves around through the woods and has a short downhill and uphill.  We do 5 separate races for different age groups.

Did pushups inbetween 1/4 mile intervals.  Paces were 5:44,5:45,5:42,5:28.  Pushups- 22,17,17,15,17.  Felt good to get some speed work in.  Legs feel good.  

Next race is the 15K at MonteSano - 10/11.  It'd be nice to beat last years time- 1:03:10.

The Liz Hurley 5K is the weekend after.   I'll shoot for the same goal .  2007 race was 19:17.  Under 19 would be nice.

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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
13.000.000.000.000.0013.00

Nice cool weather.  Perfect for an easy long run.

I really need to get up and do a few 20 milers but I didn't feel up to it today.  

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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
49.660.000.000.000.0049.66
Elliott Stroller Miles: 6.43
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