RunningAHEAD - Topic: Just crossed the 600th mile

theyapper

On the road again...

posted: 12/31/2008 at 10:21 AM

After a couple of weeks off with shin splints, I was starting to wonder if I'd get this done, but I just finished up the run that put me over 600 miles for the year. I am amazed at what I got done in 2008: 1. I started running in April 2. Completed Couch to 5k and One Hour Runner programs 3. I ran 3 5ks, 2 10ks, 1 Half Marathon (plus a Turkey Trot with my son) 4. PRs were: 5k - 25:29 | 10k - 54:22 | HM - 2:03:28 5. Cholesterol dropped from dangerously high levels to normal 6. I lost 28 pounds (210 to 182) There are so many of you here that will never know how much your posts encourage me. Thanks for that. Hope we all have even better years in 09!

I write. I read. I run. One time, I ran a lot on my 50th birthday.

Paul

Phidippides

posted: 12/31/2008 at 10:59 AM

Good Job Yapper.......thats a pretty impressive first year and a great start. I think there are some good things in store for you in 2009..... Big grin

Champions are made when no one is watching

theyapper

On the road again...

posted: 12/31/2008 at 11:10 AM

Thanks, John. Biggest lesson I learned in 08? Run lots, mostly easy. Can't wait to use that during 09.

I write. I read. I run. One time, I ran a lot on my 50th birthday.

Paul

PaulJ

posted: 12/31/2008 at 4:55 PM

Good job... Shocked

Paul J

theyapper

On the road again...

posted: 12/31/2008 at 6:00 PM

From one Paul J to another. Big grin

I write. I read. I run. One time, I ran a lot on my 50th birthday.

Paul

dgb2n

Dave

posted: 12/31/2008 at 8:47 PM

And sometimes hard. Congrats on a great year, Yapper. See you in 09.

I ran a mile and I liked it, liked it, liked it.

dgb2n@yahoo.com

gumhead

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posted: 1/1/2009 at 8:59 AM
modified: 1/1/2009 at 9:02 AM

Wow great job Paul! I know how you feel. We could be twins separated at birth... I ran 612 miles I started running in May I ran a bunch of 5Ks, did a 10k and a half marathon. My PR's were: 5K - 25:18 | 10K - 1:01:11 | HM - 2:08:18 I finally went to the doctors after 15 years I lost 30 lbs I hope the best for you in 2009. Now I have to go out and do some speed work. Seems you're faster then me Tongue

theyapper

On the road again...

posted: 1/1/2009 at 3:03 PM

Quote from gumhead on 1/1/2009 at 8:59 AM:

Wow great job Paul! I know how you feel. We could be twins separated at birth... I ran 612 miles I started running in May I ran a bunch of 5Ks, did a 10k and a half marathon. My PR's were: 5K - 25:18 | 10K - 1:01:11 | HM - 2:08:18 I finally went to the doctors after 15 years I lost 30 lbs I hope the best for you in 2009. Now I have to go out and do some speed work. Seems you're faster then me

Funny you said that, because I've noticed your profile many times and thought the same thing. Our years mirror each other in a very odd way, don't they? We're also the same age. I also have a racing pic that looks like your avatar. Maybe I should make it my av to complete the eeriness!

I write. I read. I run. One time, I ran a lot on my 50th birthday.

Paul

AmoresPerros

Options,Account, Forums

posted: 1/1/2009 at 6:10 PM

congratulations to you both gentlemen, and may many uninjured easy miles roll up before you Smile

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

theyapper

On the road again...

posted: 1/1/2009 at 7:16 PM

Hey gumhead, I switched out my av. Is that weird or what? Notice the arm position, the facial expression. Too similar, huh?

I write. I read. I run. One time, I ran a lot on my 50th birthday.

Paul

gumhead

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posted: 1/1/2009 at 7:33 PM

Weird

gumhead

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posted: 1/2/2009 at 2:03 PM
modified: 1/2/2009 at 2:04 PM

My GF said it was freaky. We pretty much have the same goals for 2009 too.

theyapper

On the road again...

posted: 1/2/2009 at 4:16 PM

Wanna run Richmond together? We could wear matching bibs (well, except for the numbers).

I write. I read. I run. One time, I ran a lot on my 50th birthday.

Paul

gumhead

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posted: 1/2/2009 at 6:18 PM

I have an aunt that lives in Powhatan, so you it might be possible...

rvelich

Another Passion

posted: 1/4/2009 at 2:46 PM

Well done, Paul! That's an awesome year! Continued good running in 2009.

Rick
"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa
"I wanna go fast." Ricky Bobby
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