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posted: 12/31/2007 at 5:21 PM |
Hello all. I am 40 years old, male, and beginning to run more seriously. I used to run 2 miles in 10:45 in the Army 20 years ago. I played football in college as a runningback. I am currently the front tire changer on Elliott Sadlers NASCAR Nextel Cup pit crew. I get paid to work out 5 days a week. Figure I am very lucky to have this kind of job and need to make the most of it.
I am 6' 210lbs.... run the mile in 5:45..... 5K in 23:40
Not very impressive, I know, but I am going to post my progression on here. Hopefuly my weight will come down and my fitness will improve.
I have enjoyed reading the posts in this forum.... it has helped motivate me. Thanks' Terry
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posted: 12/31/2007 at 5:23 PM |
Hi Terry - welcome to the wonderful world of RA!
I hope that RA helps you to meet your personal goals - there are some great people here with some great advice - not always the same advice, but still great advice!
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posted: 12/31/2007 at 6:35 PM |
You are right Ryan. But at least that Sunday is a cross training day!  And we do race on quite a few Saturdays this year. Gonna go run my first 4 miles this week in an hour. Down loaded Audio Adrenaline into the Mp3 player.
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posted: 12/31/2007 at 9:38 PM |
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posted: 12/31/2007 at 9:44 PM |
| Quote from LTD on 12/31/2007 at 5:21 PM: Hello all. I am 40 years old, male, and beginning to run more seriously. I used to run 2 miles in 10:45 in the Army 20 years ago. I played football in college as a runningback. I am currently the front tire changer on Elliott Sadlers NASCAR Nextel Cup pit crew. I get paid to work out 5 days a week. Figure I am very lucky to have this kind of job and need to make the most of it.
I am 6' 210lbs.... run the mile in 5:45..... 5K in 23:40
Not very impressive, I know, but I am going to post my progression on here. Hopefuly my weight will come down and my fitness will improve.
I have enjoyed reading the posts in this forum.... it has helped motivate me. Thanks' Terry
 5:45 per mile not impressive? Man, I wish I had thst problem.
Seriously, though, welcome to RA. |
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posted: 1/1/2008 at 8:29 PM |
Welcome Terry! I'd love to run a 5:45 mile....My Garmin says I've reached that speed before but only at the tail end of a run, when I'm sprinting for the finish line...
Glad you're here at RA! This place RULES....Best running-related site/forum that I've found out there...Kudos to Eric...  |
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posted: 1/1/2008 at 9:10 PM |
Quote from LTD on 12/31/2007 at 5:21 PM:Hello all. I am 40 years old, male, and beginning to run I am currently the front tire changer on Elliott Sadlers NASCAR Nextel Cup pit crew. I get paid to work out 5 days a week. Figure I am very lucky to have this kind of job and need to make the most of it. How exciting to have such an adrenalin rush job; though, at first glance of your avatar, I thought that was Kasey Kahne’s car. Plus, welcome to the forum |
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posted: 1/1/2008 at 9:37 PM |
Thanks for all the welcomes. I have found that logging my runs into the training log and allowing you guys to view my log should make me run more. I don't want to look like I am lazy.
Well, I am off for my days run.
Terry
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posted: 1/1/2008 at 9:48 PM |
Hello LTD, that 5:45 mile is rather impressive to say the least!
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posted: 1/1/2008 at 10:53 PM |
| Quote from LTD on 12/31/2007 at 5:21 PM: Hello all. I am 40 years old, male, and beginning to run more seriously. I used to run 2 miles in 10:45 in the Army 20 years ago. I played football in college as a runningback. I am currently the front tire changer on Elliott Sadlers NASCAR Nextel Cup pit crew. I get paid to work out 5 days a week. Figure I am very lucky to have this kind of job and need to make the most of it.
I am 6' 210lbs.... run the mile in 5:45..... 5K in 23:40
Not very impressive, I know, but I am going to post my progression on here. Hopefuly my weight will come down and my fitness will improve.
I have enjoyed reading the posts in this forum.... it has helped motivate me. Thanks' Terry
Holy Crap. If a 5:45 mile is not impressive, then I need to just go back to bed and curl up in a fetal position.
Welcome, Terry and Happy New Year! Maybe some day you and I can go for a run together. There's only one catch - for me to keep up with you, you'll need to carry that front tire! 
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posted: 1/1/2008 at 10:58 PM |
Quote from running dad on 12/31/2007 at 9:44 PM: 5:45 per mile not impressive? Man, I wish I had thst problem.
Oh, I could do a 5:45 mile...on rollerblades...downhill...maybe 
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posted: 1/1/2008 at 10:58 PM |
Welcome to RA, Terry! I think you'll like it here. I'm with the others... impressive is as impressive does and... your times are waaaay faster than I could muster! Especially for a bigger dude. Happy New Year.
(I loved Elliott when he drove the M&M car - I guess I loved the car actually... still do) |
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posted: 1/1/2008 at 11:25 PM |
| Welcome to RA, Terry. I'm jealous - I'd love to get paid to work out 5 days a week! |
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