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Member Since:

Aug 10, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon PR - 3:05 (3:06 at Boston)

Completed a dozen marathons and a handful of 50 mile ultras.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Consistent aerobic and strength training.

Christie Clinic Half Marathon 4/27/24

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 1:35 in half marathon. Then might consider taking a shot at full marathon again.

Personal:

I started more dedicated running and racing in my thirties. Eventually I developed symptomatic bradycardia and SVT which required a cardiac pacemaker implant and a cardiac cath ablation. It has taken a long time to get back to running consistently again. Counting my blessings and trying to remain more balanced with fitness.

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Miles:	This week:	18.50	Month:	62.80	Year:	339.35

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
12.50	0.50	0.00	0.00	13.00

AM: Went out the door this morning and it started to sprinkle. Turned around and went back inside to run on the mill, but decided to throw on a coat and deal with possible rain. It's tough going back on the mill after being outside. Really easy 7 mi.

Lunch: A couple easy progression runs inside on the mill since it was raining and colder outside. Being wet is ok, being wet and cold stinks! 6 mi

Comments

From Rob Murphy on Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 21:40:33 from 24.10.248.6

Hey Bob - thought I'd hop over to your blog to comment. You know, Illinois is a hotbed of high school running. The York (Elmhurst) and Napreville teams are always among the nations' best.

If you were really serious about helping out with coaching I bet you could find something. Here in Utah we have more turnover than you might expect and it's not uncommon to find people who aren't teachers coaching. "Para-professionals" they are called.

I'd put together a running/coaching resume and send it to local principals and athletic directors.

Hope this helps. Send me a private email if you need to.

From Rob Murphy on Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 21:45:35 from 24.10.248.6

One more quick thing...

Maybe introduce yourself to local coaches and volunteer to work at track and cross country meets.You have no idea how many people it takes to run a good track meet - or maybe you do? Might be a good way to get your foot in the door.

From steve ash on Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 11:27:13 from 64.134.223.22

Bill Bowerman once said; "There is no such thing as bad weather, only soft people."

The treadmill is great but does not build strength. Good call on getting out there in spite of the elements.

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