andrsnsm

posted: 12/28/2008 at 3:33 PM

So since I have been back running since September, after a sixteen year break, I ran my longest run so far. Today I ran (non-stop) 12.35 miles at a 9:14 pace! I know this is not great by many runners' standards but I am so excited that I did this today. 2008 was the year of weight loss and exercise and since starting the year a whole lot bigger and much less in shape I am stoked to be where I am at this point. Yeah! Sam

Sam Edmond, Oklahoma 2009 Goals: 1. 1/2 Marathon (DONE Jan 2) 2. Hike to the top of Horn Peak, CO (13,450 ft) in July 3. Run a full marathon by the end of 2009 4. Keep running and no significant injuries 5. Run at least 1500 miles for the year 6. Play more golf with a stroke average in the 70's

milktruck

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posted: 12/28/2008 at 3:46 PM

Don't short yourself, Sam. 12+ miles is a good long run for anyone -- you should be excited and proud of what you can do and how far you've come. Enjoy the journey and the results of your hard work.

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CanadianMeg

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posted: 12/28/2008 at 3:48 PM

Awesome work. (And don't compare your times and let other runners' paces take away from your accomplishment.)

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beatlemaniac

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posted: 12/28/2008 at 4:17 PM

Way to go! Awesome run and an awesome time. Good luck with each and everyone of your 2009 goals.

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midwest runner

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posted: 12/28/2008 at 4:29 PM

Congratulations on your accomplishment!!! Way to end the year on a positive note!!

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runnerclay

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posted: 12/28/2008 at 4:45 PM

Congrats. 12 miles is great at any pace. Cool

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Cherrieruns

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posted: 12/28/2008 at 5:55 PM

from my perspective 12 miles at a 9:15 pace is awesome. Way to go!!

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AmoresPerros

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posted: 12/28/2008 at 6:02 PM

Congratulations -- and if you did it without injury, wonderful Smile

It's a 5k. It hurt like hell...then I tried to pick it up. The end.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 12/28/2008 at 6:15 PM

Quote from Cherrieruns on 12/28/2008 at 5:55 PM:

from my perspective 12 miles at a 9:15 pace is awesome. Way to go!!

Yeah, you'd certainly kick my ass! Big grin

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Mississippi

posted: 12/28/2008 at 6:35 PM

That is great! Congratulations! Just in time for the new year. Smile

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jeffreyvollum

posted: 12/28/2008 at 7:24 PM

Nice job, Sam!! You should be really proud of yourself and your accomplishments!!

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kcam

posted: 12/28/2008 at 7:30 PM

Not bad for an Aggie! Why don't you start keeping your log on RA and make it public. You'll be amazed at the help and encouragement you'll get from this crowd. Good work in 2008 and keep it going in 2009.

andrsnsm

posted: 12/28/2008 at 7:32 PM

Thank you guys and gals, I was just so excited that I had to share. Thanks for the encouragement and compliments. This is a great forum to be involved in. Thanks again for all the positive words, you kidz rock! Sam

Sam Edmond, Oklahoma 2009 Goals: 1. 1/2 Marathon (DONE Jan 2) 2. Hike to the top of Horn Peak, CO (13,450 ft) in July 3. Run a full marathon by the end of 2009 4. Keep running and no significant injuries 5. Run at least 1500 miles for the year 6. Play more golf with a stroke average in the 70's

andrsnsm

posted: 12/28/2008 at 7:35 PM

Quote from kcam on 12/28/2008 at 7:30 PM:

Not bad for an Aggie! Why don't you start keeping your log on RA and make it public. You'll be amazed at the help and encouragement you'll get from this crowd. Good work in 2008 and keep it going in 2009.

Darn t-sip :-) I have started keeping my run log on RA, I will have to look into the availability to others. Great suggestion, thanks! Gig'Em Sam

Sam Edmond, Oklahoma 2009 Goals: 1. 1/2 Marathon (DONE Jan 2) 2. Hike to the top of Horn Peak, CO (13,450 ft) in July 3. Run a full marathon by the end of 2009 4. Keep running and no significant injuries 5. Run at least 1500 miles for the year 6. Play more golf with a stroke average in the 70's

BadDawg

posted: 12/28/2008 at 8:29 PM
modified: 12/28/2008 at 8:35 PM

Quote from andrsnsm on 12/28/2008 at 3:33 PM:

2008 was the year of weight loss and exercise...Yeah!

Sounds like a great year to me Sam, I love posts like this. Keep up the great work, best of luck to you in '09!

Quote from CanadianMeg on 12/28/2008 at 3:48 PM:

Awesome work. (And don't compare your times and let other runners' paces take away from your accomplishment.)

I was saving this for my '09 signature, but Meg is right so I'll break it out a little early.

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