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Location:

Acton,MA,USA

Member Since:

May 12, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

5K (PR) - 18:02 

10 mile - 1:06:01

Half-Marathon (PR) - 1:30:36

2016 Gate City Marathon (PR) - 3:09:44

Short-Term Running Goals:

BQ! - Got that monkey off my back.

Join a competitive running club

Long-Term Running Goals:

SUB 3 Marathon

Keep setting PR's as a middle of the pack Master.

Personal:

I am married with 2 daughters 12 & 14. 

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Inov-8 Roclite 295 Lifetime Miles: 121.92
Saucony Grid Type A2 Lifetime Miles: 156.64
Barefootski Lifetime Miles: 3.00
Mizuno Wave Rider (2) Lifetime Miles: 173.01
Saucony Mirage 2 Lifetime Miles: 978.82
Saucony Mirage 2 (gray) Lifetime Miles: 622.75
Saucony Kinvara 3 (blue) Lifetime Miles: 706.04
Saucony Kinvara 4 (red) Lifetime Miles: 631.89
Sketchers Go Run 2 Lifetime Miles: 236.30
Saucony Kinvara 4 (oj) Lifetime Miles: 680.17
Saucony Kinvara 5 (blue) Lifetime Miles: 683.21
Mirage 4 - Blk Wit Green Soul Lifetime Miles: 479.05
Saucony Fastwitch 6 - Red Lifetime Miles: 124.17
Saucony Kinvara 5 (green) Lifetime Miles: 414.96
Saucony Ride 7 - (blue) Lifetime Miles: 205.07
NB Boracay Lifetime Miles: 622.40
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
683.427.15690.57
Asics GT-2140 Miles: 405.53Asics Screw Shoe Miles: 2.00Saucony Grid Type A2 Miles: 12.15Inov-8 Roclite 295 Miles: 14.75Asics GT-2150 Miles: 234.85Montrail MNT Masochist Miles: 20.00
Night Sleep Time: 997.50Nap Time: 28.00Total Sleep Time: 1025.50Weight: 175.70Calories: 175.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles - 15:45

Beautiful first day of the year in Massachusetts..... 50 degrees with a blue sky.  Shorts & T-shirt weather!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From nevels on Wed, Jan 05, 2011 at 09:50:49 from 155.74.2.253

nice...

any races coming up?

From Derunzo on Wed, Jan 05, 2011 at 10:21:31 from 65.220.66.195

Not as of yet.... I still haven't strung together back to back days of over 2 miles. I'd like to try and gradually increase the mileage and consistency before I commit to a race. I'm also aware of a difference in feeling from my right (previously injured) achilles and my left. It's not pain, it's just there???

From nevels on Wed, Jan 05, 2011 at 10:35:34 from 155.74.2.253

i'd say just keep testing the waters. if it doesn't hurt and isn't altering your stride, try and run through it, gradually building the training back up (if it's any comfort, i've always got something that feels funny. at the moment, it's a tight piriformis; for several months it was the achilles; a year or so ago, it was a weird knee feeling. as long as it doesn't "hurt," as opposed to just feel "funny" or "uncomfortable," i just try to run through it, and whatever it is always seems to pass, whether it takes a week or 6 months, it passes nonetheless...)

good luck...

(a thought: signing up for a 5k in a month or so might just be a good "carrot" to hang out in front of yourself as motivation to train...)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.130.002.13

2.128 miles - 16:55

A fellow blogger told me that I should gradually start increasing my mileage..... I've gone from 2 miles to 2.128 miles.  I think I may be under doing it :)

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 2.13
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles - 15:04

Felt good.... achilles holding up.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Fri, Jan 07, 2011 at 17:36:09 from 206.19.214.144

Feels good. Is good!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles - 15:02

Cold as a mutha.... with flurries.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Sat, Jan 08, 2011 at 19:41:51 from 72.223.84.236

That's within 2 seconds of your last run.

From Derunzo on Sun, Jan 09, 2011 at 10:05:21 from 98.229.131.173

Thanks for noticing Burt. I'm super psyched to be able to string together back to back to back runs. Now I just need to slowly increase my mileage.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles - 15:29

After work in the freezing temps..... 2 slow miles.  Which is always better than no slow miles.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 13:15:22 from 67.199.181.73

Your comment on my blog just cracked me up so bad. I snorted my water out my nose! LOL

From Derunzo on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 13:31:48 from 64.56.60.130

Ha ha.... this is a total random story, but one time a million years ago in High School, a buddy of mine & I were eating at Wendy's. I took a bite into my chicken sandwich and must of had a horrified look on my face. He immediately started giggling before he even knew what I was looking at. I turned the sandwich around so he could see the black piece of chicken that I had just bitten into. Being a great friend he proceeded to spray me & my fries down (from his nose) with the lemonade in his mouth. He apparently thought that it was really funny:) Sorry... gross & random.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles - 15:12

The snowbanks are large in the North East right now..... almost busted my arse on some icy stuff.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 22:52:12 from 72.223.84.236

Keep that arse safe. That's your money maker.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
1.500.001.50

1.5 miles - garage treadmill

Single digit temps.  I didn't feel like driving to the GYM for their treadmills, so I hit the old beast in the garage.  My two little ladies were going to sleep at 8pm so I had to cut it short.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 1.50
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 15:44:33 from 206.19.214.144

I would think the soft rhythmic sounds of your treadmill would lull them to sleep.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles - garage treadmill

This treadmill is going to blow up on me one of these nights.  The belt kept slipping and the readings were all off on the display.  Whatever.... it's freezing and the snow is deep right now.

Bring on the nice weather!  What's that?  Another Nor-Easter coming on tuesday?  AWESOME!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 09:22:59 from 72.223.84.236

Maybe the treadmill can't handle your 300-lb muscular frame.

From Derunzo on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 10:06:05 from 65.220.66.195

I have been eating quite a bit lately. Is it a problem when your wife calls you Daddy Glutton?

"Are you going to eat that?"

From Burt on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 10:26:23 from 72.223.84.236

Yeah. That's never good.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - gym treadmill

I kept it slow and easy this morning.  My wife & I were able to go to the gym together thanks to my mother watching the girls for us.  We were also lucky enough to grab the last two treadmills available.  So...... about 5 minutes into the run, I get startled by the woman two treadmills down from me and next to my wife singing at the top of her lungs.  I immediately crack a huge smile and know that I can't make eye contact with my wife in the mirror or we will both totally lose it :)  You see, my wife and I are goofballs, if someone falls down or is wearing a ridiculous outfit, grunts or sings at the top of their lungs..... all bets are off!  What really pushed us over the edge was when the woman started waving her hands in the air and shaking her head back and forth..... all while running on the treadmill mind you.  Funny as hell and impressive!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 10.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 10.00Weight: 181.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 13:09:52 from 67.199.181.73

tehee, that is funny and I am with you, I am a goofy gal and I laugh at everything! :)

From Derunzo on Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 13:49:15 from 64.56.60.130

Lily.... the first time that I realized you were a fun person was when I read a blog entry that you wrote 8 or so months back. You were at the gym and I believe it was something about totally wanting to roundhouse kick some grunting, steroid inflated, meathead in the face! I was laughing out loud in my office!

From Lily on Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 14:17:38 from 67.199.181.73

AHAHA! I remember that entry! It was one of the evening meatheads that likes to stare at himself. LOL!!!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - gym treadmill

It was negative 8' this morning when I woke up.  I went to the gym after work when the temps warmed up to 10'.  Heatwave!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 181.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 16:48:13 from 206.19.214.144

Yeah, you've got to wait to you hit double digits to get out.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.000.003.00

3 miles - work treadmill

I brought my running gear to work this morning with the intentions of getting in 3 or so miles on the treadmill.  I quickly figured out how to use the foreign treadmill because I am tech savy.  I would get the baby up to desired pace and then all power would shut down on the friggin piece of  @#$%!  Three tries later, with the same result, the dialysis technician next door told me that she had to plug in one of her machines to a different outlet so the treadmill could work for me and her patient wouldn't die.  I responded......"Yeah, you do that!" 

Just kidding about the patient part and my response...... but she did need re-route her machine.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 3.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 181.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles - 15:43

It felt great to get outside & off the treadmill.  The only problem was that the roads are considerably more narrow due to all the consecutive snow storms we have received.  I believe that the normal winter in Massachusetts produces around 42" of snow on average.  We've hit 60.3" already this winter..... C'MON MAN!!! 

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 11:40:49 from 72.223.90.79

Plus being outside means you saved another life today. That's another machine that's able to be plugged into the treadmill outlet.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.340.000.34

.34 miles - work treadmill (before it broke) - 20 minutes eliptical (first time)

I almost smashed my face on the control panel of the treadmill as it went from an 8:00 minute pace to a dead stop.  I couldn't get the mill to start up again, so I scanned the workout area until my eyes settled on the elliptical.  I thought to myself.....  I'm not going to get a good workout on this wacky looking thing.

20 minutes later.... my quads were screaming at me!  I will NEVER second guess the elliptical again.  I could barely make it down the four flights of stairs to my office.

Elliptical (1) - Me (0)   

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 0.34
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
1.290.001.29

1.29 miles - 10:31

My first ever run with a GARMIN.  Interesting run in my neighborhood with tons of snow and ice on the roads.  I made myself a pair of screw shoes with an old pair of asics.  They worked nice with no slippage.

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Thu, Feb 03, 2011 at 12:04:01 from 67.199.181.73

Love my garmin. Hey it would be interesting to see picture of your shoes you made.

From Derunzo on Thu, Feb 03, 2011 at 12:56:55 from 65.220.66.195

Hey Lily.... I saw a video of this trail runner in Colorado making a pair of screw shoes as opposed to using microspikes. The screw shoes being the cheaper alternative. I'll try and post the video if I can get my techy skills working!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles (screw shoes) - 18:05

Very slow going on about 4" of semi-packed sidewalk snow.  I decided to go out on my lunch break and use my Garmin for the second time.  The snow was kind of like running on the soft sand at the beach.  A lot of deep spots, but overall fun.

Asics Screw Shoe Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Fri, Feb 04, 2011 at 08:54:06 from 72.223.90.79

Nice.

From Derunzo on Fri, Feb 04, 2011 at 08:55:53 from 65.220.66.195

Thanks Burt! My GARMIN is working and the map application worked on the second time around.... so psyched!

From Burt on Fri, Feb 04, 2011 at 09:08:52 from 72.223.90.79

Even nicer.

From Lily on Fri, Feb 04, 2011 at 11:48:33 from 67.199.181.73

Well lookey here. You are smart! Nice job. I like the way you think.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - outside..... in the rain & slush

I was psyched to get outside with my Garmin again today. (New Toy)

7:29 - 7:18 - 7:53 - 7:15.

 

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - 31:09

I was actually able to get outside with shorts and a long sleeve.  Awesome weather.... about 34 degrees with sunny skies.  A lot of melting going on which made it interesting puddle/slush jumping.       Splits - 8:15, 7:57, 7:32, 7:22.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - work treadmill

First mile was @ 8:00 - 2nd @ 7:47 - 3rd @ 7:35 and the last mile was @ 6:58 first 1/2 and @ 6:40 for the last 1/2 mile.  I'm going to get a haircut today as my afro was definitely slowing me down.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Tue, Feb 08, 2011 at 17:04:57 from 67.199.181.73

I want to see your afro pic. Come one, just show us :)

From Derunzo on Tue, Feb 08, 2011 at 19:13:40 from 98.229.131.173

Alright.... here's the Afro.

From Burt on Wed, Feb 09, 2011 at 13:11:00 from 206.19.214.144

Let's put a happy little tree right here.

NO!!!!! You idiot! You just ruined everything underneath it!

From Burt on Wed, Feb 09, 2011 at 13:11:32 from 206.19.214.144

Cute girls, btw.

From Derunzo on Wed, Feb 09, 2011 at 13:19:22 from 65.220.66.195

Thanks Burt.... thank god they look like their mother and they don't have my schnoz!

"Mr. McInerney... congratulations you are the proud father of a 6lb 8oz baby nose."

From Burt on Wed, Feb 09, 2011 at 13:21:32 from 206.19.214.144

You know, I was thinking that, but wasn't going to say it.

From Lily on Wed, Feb 09, 2011 at 13:56:25 from 67.199.181.73

The joy of painting! I love that guy!

AFFFFRRRROOOOOOOOORUNZO!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - 31:41

Great run.... very cold & joggy.  I've read a lot lately about trying to build a substantial aerobic base by keeping the heart rate in certain zones.  Even though I haven't received my heart rate monitor as of yet... todays pace felt nice & easy.

splits 8:02, 7:52, 7:53, 7:54.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From jun on Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 11:09:50 from 66.239.250.209

Dude, how did you get a picture of me?

From Derunzo on Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 11:43:18 from 65.220.66.195

Ha ha ha.... it was during my last trip to Utah. Beautiful country out your way! I believe that was mile 499 of that 500 mile Ultra you dominated.

From Lily on Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 11:47:04 from 67.199.181.73

Yeah and Jun borrowed my Grandpa's dentures that day. ...and that's my beanie you borrowed as well. :)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.000.005.00

5 miles - 37:58

Cold  as a witches ta ta!  Running in shorts was a mistake..... I think I froze my friggin knees!

Splits - 7:48, 7:44, 7:29, 7:28, 7:25.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From jun on Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 09:29:07 from 66.239.250.209

At least you didn't freeze something else.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.000.007.00

7 miles - 55:17

I'm still waiting for the heart rate monitor that didn't initially ship with my Garmin.  I was trying to keep my pace close to 8 minutes per mile on this run.... we'll see what the data reveals when I strap on the monitor.

Splits - 7:58, 7:59, 7:53, 7:54, 7:50, 7:54, 7:44.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.690.006.69

2.17 miles - Work Treadmill

Nice and slow...... I can't wait to get out of work and hit the roads!  44 degrees today.... it's a heat wave!

4.52 miles - 34:58 (outside)

Shorts & T-shirt weather!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 6.69
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 21:53:41 from 72.223.90.79

I hope you didn't sweat too much. nice miles.

From Derunzo on Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 08:23:50 from 64.56.60.130

Thanks Burt! The sweating was under control.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.000.006.00

6 miles - very slow (heart rate monitor)

Good run, but super slow.  I was trying to keep my heart rate in an aerobic zone as to build up my aerobic base.  I guess I'll be running some high 8's and low 9's for a while.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 6.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 21:24:53 from 67.199.181.73

Hey it's all good. At least your running right? High 8's is no big deal :)

From Derunzo on Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 09:59:23 from 65.220.66.195

This is true.... It just seems that if I am able to run it faster (mid to low 7's) then I should. Although running faster goes against the MAF (max aerobic fitness) training that I would like to try. I guess if I'm patient and hold steady for 7 weeks or so with this slow training, I should eventually see my pace increase while my heart rate stays low. We'll see.... patience is the key.

From Derunzo on Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 12:59:39 from 65.220.66.195

Sorry.... MAF stands for Max Aerobic Function.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.350.006.35

6.35 miles - slow

This is how I will be training for the next 12 weeks or so......

http://www.running-world.net/want_speed_slow_down_1.php

Scroll down a bit for the article 

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 6.35
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - slow

Took off during lunch for a run...... beautiful 50 degree weather out!

 

 

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - lunch time run (work)

The weather was stupendous today!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 14:37:19 from 206.19.214.144

Could you say it was estupendo?

From Derunzo on Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 15:01:50 from 65.220.66.195

Si, muy estupendo con pollo y arroz.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.000.0010.00

10 miles - streets of my town

Feeling good today... windy and cold.  Great times!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.000.006.00

6 miles - gym treadmill - 48:00

Too cold out this afternoon.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 6.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 16:27:57 from 206.19.214.144

Nice. Not the too cold part. The 8 min. pace.

From Derunzo on Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 20:00:23 from 98.229.131.173

Thanks B to the M to the Double C!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.480.006.48

6.48 miles - 52:06

I should have worn gloves for this one, but overall it was a nice run.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 6.48
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.170.004.17

4.17 miles - 32:04

Bailed from work during lunch to fit this one in.  My wife is giving my mother a photo-facial tonight, so I don't think there will be time for a second run.... with the little ladies needing supervision and all.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.17
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Benji Abrams on Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 13:19:45 from 64.128.71.6

wifes always mess up running plans some how! Good run pirate!

From Derunzo on Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 15:29:05 from 64.56.60.130

Ain't that the truth!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.000.007.00

7 miles - Gym Treadmill

I took the previous two days off due to a nagging cold and cough that the little ladies past on to me.  I'm trying to be more aware of taking needed breaks instead of powering through something and making it worse.  The streets were covered with snow this morning so I had to take my skills to the gym ;)

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

SICK

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

SICK

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

SICK

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Thu, Mar 03, 2011 at 15:47:23 from 67.199.178.210

Me too, a head cold from hell!

From Derunzo on Thu, Mar 03, 2011 at 20:39:01 from 98.229.131.173

That's wierd... I have the worst head cold of my life as well!!!

From Lily on Thu, Mar 03, 2011 at 21:19:16 from 67.199.178.210

Well then cheers! Here's to a bottle of robo and a nice nights sleep! :)

Actually, you are smart not running. You will probably get over it quicker.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - 33:00

I think that I'm over the worst head cold that I've ever had in my life.  I ran on the Gym Treadmill this afternoon and felt pretty good.  I ran the last mile @ 6:30 pace.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.500.004.50

4.5 miles - 36:26

I was trying to stay in an aerobic zone for this run..... so I wore my leg warmers and Richard Simmons gear.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 7.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 180.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Sun, Mar 06, 2011 at 13:17:11 from 72.223.90.79

Looking good Derunzo.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - 30:05

Nice run in 50 degree temps.

8:06 - 7:42 - 7:35 - 6:42

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.000.006.00

6 miles - 47:00 gym treadmill

Gym was packed.... only one treadmill available when I got there.  I felt good and ran the last mile @ 6:30 something and gradually sped up to 6:00.  I was a sweaty hot mess!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 6.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Tue, Mar 08, 2011 at 09:49:05 from 67.199.178.210

What up sweaty? Round here they call me sweaty betty when it's dripping and swinging from my pony tail.

From Derunzo on Tue, Mar 08, 2011 at 14:01:19 from 65.220.66.195

Sup Betty? You must be "Fired-Up Malt Liquor" about being able to run again! My gym is tiny with only 5 treadmills, so I was ready to form tackle a fool if they stepped up to my treaddy!

From Burt on Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 19:32:41 from 72.223.90.79

I don't think that guy's doing it right.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.740.005.74

5.74 miles - 43:34

splits: 7:54, 7:51, 7:40, 7:30, 7:28, 6:57 - last .74 mile.

I felt like garbage right from the start on this run.  I wanted to bail during the second mile from the lower abdomen cramps I was experiencing.  A couple of back-fires later I felt like myself again..... that is until I stepped in the house and realized that I needed to make that last sprint to the porcelain throne :(

Bling-Bang!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 5.74
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 19:30:53 from 72.223.90.79

Guh-ross!!

lol!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.000.0010.00

10 miles - 1:15:55

My body felt pretty jankety and out of sync on this one.  A lot of little weird tweaks and pains in the first couple of miles.  Then in the second half of the run I was battling a side cramp that migrated up into my right shoulder..... annoying!

Splits: 8:03, 7:45, 7:38, 7:31, 7:44, 7:34, 7:29, 7:36, 7:24, 7:06.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 21:52:14 from 67.199.178.210

Aawwee Sucky on the weird tweaks going on. but you did a solid 10 and you should be happy!

From Derunzo on Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 21:59:53 from 98.229.131.173

Thanks Lily.... you're the Wo-Man! I should have wrote that I was happy with the run, because besides the initial aches and later cramps.... I felt F-ing stupendous! I want to be faster though:) Oh I will be!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles - 14:30 (work treadmill)

Life has been getting in the way of my running these past two days.... if I could just break the seal on getting up early before work to run, maybe I could make it a habit.  Yeah right!

I'll try for some more running later today.... if there is time after my teeth cleaning and haircut.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.010.004.01

4.01 miles - 26:38

I decided to go up to the 4th floor of the hospital to hit up the "Old As Dirt" Cybex Trotter treadmill in our specified workout area/closet.  I knew going into the run that the treadmill has a pre-set time of 20 minutes per workout, so I wanted to see if I could squeeze in a 5k in the alotted time. (I assume the 20 minute setting is because the mill came from Cardiac Rehab and the department didn't  want anyone dying while trying to strengthen their compromised hearts)  I started off at a 7:30 pace and gradually increased after the first half mile or so setting into a 6:40 or so.  After two miles I was ready to drop the hammer on the last 1.1 miles, but alas Cardiac Rehab set the max pace to 6:00 miles.... BOO - BOO!!!!  

The Treadmill shut down on me @ 3.01 miles in 20 minutes.  I ran another mile to round the total to 4 in a 6:38.  Sweating like a Sasquatch!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.01
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 12:14:01 from 67.199.178.210

haha you are so funny! Sweating like Burt. He is a Sasquatch and he sweats profusely..

From Burt on Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 12:48:38 from 206.19.214.144

Lily! I'm gonna kick you in the ovaries!

From Derunzo on Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 14:10:32 from 64.56.60.130

If her ovaries are as fast as her.... you better be on a motorcycle!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.460.007.46

7.46 miles - 58:10

The temperature was in the high sixties today with Lots-O-Wind.  I think for me anyway, there will be an adjustment period for warmer weather running.  The run was so-so..... just didn't feel like myself.  There's always tomorrow!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 7.46
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 14:17:53 from 67.199.178.210

Yep there is always tomorrow. :)

Hope your run today went a little better.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.000.003.00

3 miles - 22:22

First run after 4 days off.  Our Jeep was totaled last week and finding a new vehicle consumed me for the past week or so.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 3.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - 29:25

Fun run in shorts during a snow squall.  Isn't it supposed to be spring?

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.000.003.00

3 miles -22:32

Short run while my wife walked and daughters ripped their "Razor Scooters".

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 3.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 20:29:16 from 206.19.214.144

sounds like a rip-roaring good time!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - 29:49

Weather was "Sweet Baby Jesus" today.  Ran my normal 4 mile route and enjoyed every minute of it.  My wife went to a Yoga class when I came back, and we are enjoying our post workout bliss.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.000.005.00

5 miles - 39:28

I was trying to keep my heart rate down on this run.  I think my average heartrate was 160 bpm and my average pace was 7:53.  I would like to get my fitness level to a point where both will drop significantly.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 20:46:49 from 67.199.178.210

They will with some time.

From Derunzo on Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 08:32:33 from 64.56.60.130

Well aint that a BIATCH! Patience isn't my strongest attribute.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.000.006.00

5 miles - 36:18 / 1 mile - cool down

Splits: 7:32, 7:18, 7:14, 7:21, 6:50 - no heart rate monitor today.... it likely would have been pretty high.  That's okay, it was 53' and sunny and I wanted to run faster today.

On an unrelated note..... this vintage beach cruiser is totally B.A. (Bad-Azz)  $2500 might be a little steep, but I could picture myself cruisin down to the shore-line in Tahiti checking the waves :)

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 6.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 09:49:11 from 67.199.178.210

Nice bike. My husband just bought a black one 2 months ago. Ride! :)

From Derunzo on Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 09:56:51 from 64.56.60.130

The guy who makes these, had a nice one in Matt-black..... looks so tough!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles - 13:45

I left the house at 6:30pm for this run and it was already raining & snowing.  After the first mile I made up my mind that this really blows.  One mile left until I was back home and eating.  Splits: 7:11, 6:33.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 20:53:23 from 206.19.214.144

Nice splits for it really blowing.

From Derunzo on Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 22:35:01 from 98.229.131.173

Thanks Burt.... but you and I both know if I were to go one more mile, it would have been a 10:50 pace.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.060.007.06

7.06 miles - not too fast / not too slow

I ran 3 miles on my garage treadmill this morning, and 4.06 in my Mother-in-law's neck of the woods this afternoon.  Great day!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 7.06
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles total - (2.91 in 20:00) - (1.09 in 7:14)

All done on the treadmill at work.  Raining like YOUR MOTHER outside today.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - work treadmill

My mother-in-law is coming over our house today, so there wasn't any other chance for me to run other than this morning. (which never happens)  Until the weather in New England gets warmer and the sun rises earlier, I won't be getting out in the early morning.  Having to be to work by 7am puts a crimp in my morning style.

 

Saucony Grid Type A2 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles - 13:29

My legs felt dead, so I cut it short.  No running tomorrow..... my first 5k in a year on Sunday.  I hope my legs come back for that one.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Race: 2011 Groton Road Race (3.1 Miles) 00:20:06, Place overall: 27, Place in age division: 8
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
1.203.104.30

3.1 miles - 20:06

All around an awesome day!  It was my wife's Birthday and she cheered on our whole family!  Happy Birthday Amy..... you're the best! 

The first to run was my youngest Paige.... she was entered into the Tot-trot for 5yr olds and ran a smart race.  She went out a little tentatively at the start, but then started to reel in the competition one by one.  Great race Paige!

Next up was my oldest Maggie.... since she is 7yrs old, the only option was the 2k, and she ran it like a champ!  Maggie went out hard, and I tried to let her know that this was a lot longer than the tot-trot she ran last year, but she wasn't having it.  About a half mile in she slowed a bit and developed a cramp, but it didn't stop her from surging to the finish.  Awesome racing Maggie!

Then there was me, and for some reason I was really nervous?  I ran the race last year and finished in 21:56.  This year I picked up our race #'s the day before and drove the course..... even though I ran the race in 2010.  I wasn't really sure where my fitness level was at the moment and I put a good amount of pressure on myself to run a PR.  Anyways, after running with my girls in their races, I calmed down a ton and just decided to see what I could do.  The first mile clicked off in the mid 6's and I was feeling smooth and in a groove.  I was passing a couple of people and holding a steady pace through the 2nd mile.  At the start of the second mile, a good size hill begins..... about a 1/2 mile long with a couple of rollers in it.  I managed to shave a couple of seconds off my pace on the uphill and finished strong on the track.  I'm really excited about this result and can't wait for my next race! 

PAIGE WITH HER GAME FACE ON (i'm in green picking hand, Paige is under my elbow)

GO #!4149

MAGGIE GETTING HER HAIR RIGHT.

OLD MAN RUNNING!

 

 

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 1.20Saucony Grid Type A2 Miles: 3.10
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 10:31:00 from 67.199.178.210

Hey, that is a great time! Nice work and congrats!

From Derunzo on Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 11:00:10 from 64.56.60.130

Thanks. Next stop sub 20 minutes!

From jun on Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 10:06:21 from 66.239.250.209

Hey man, nice race. That is a really impressive time. Congrats on the new PR. It sounds like it was a fun family event.

From Derunzo on Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 10:50:07 from 64.56.60.130

Thanks Jun.... yeah it was a great day!

From Burt on Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 20:40:31 from 206.19.214.144

Awesome! Quite a big improvement from last year! Was a chupacabra chasing you?

From Derunzo on Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 09:37:04 from 64.56.60.130

No..... but I had a chupacabra in my pocket.

From Burt on Thu, May 05, 2011 at 17:20:23 from 206.19.214.144

Uh, hello. You're supposed to tell us when you post pictures.

From Derunzo on Thu, May 05, 2011 at 17:25:23 from 98.229.131.173

Look Burt.... no glasses! Straight contact lenses baby!!!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - 28:42

I needed to shake out the legs after my 5k on Sunday.  I went for this run after work and it was a bit faster than I was intending, but I guess I was still in race mode a little.

Splits: 7:47, 7:11, 7:07, 6:37.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.230.002.23

2.23 miles - 18:52

Broke out the Inov8 295's for the first time this year.  Pratts Brook trail loop.  My trail legs are lacking right now.

Inov-8 Roclite 295 Miles: 2.23
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.000.005.00

5 miles - 36:13

I wanted to do more, but the cold rain forced me back home.  Wimpy wimpy me.

Splits: 7:49, 7:33, 7:19, 7:00, 6:30.

4/14/11 - Good thing I didn't run more because my nips took a beating from my wet shirt.  Ouchy in the shower this morning!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles @ work - 28:12

It's always nice to get out of the dungeon here at work.  Beautiful day today!

Splits: 7:22, 7:17, 6:59, 6:33.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 178.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles - garage treadmill

I wanted to squeeze in a couple of miles while my girls watched MEGAMIND and my wife was at work.  The two door to door salespeople broke my flow as the door bell rang.  The last thing I would ever want to do in the world is bother people for money on a hard earned Saturday morning.  Geez!

                                    We can file this one under...................

I'll try to get more miles in later........

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 176.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.100.003.10

3.1 miles - 5k in da hood

Boston Marathon watching tomorrow!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 3.10
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 176.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 10:55:29 from 166.70.55.77

Scream, yell and clap for me today! How fun that you live in Boston!

Sorry about your injury! I had got injured every time I would up my miles and I would start running in the 20s. I am prone to get stress fractures in my feet..I guess. I have had three. I finally ran my first marathon last April and I hadn't really trained hard because I was afraid to get my miles up. I ran it in 4:17 and no stress fracture! I haven't had one in over a year and a half.

How is your achilles injury? Hope it isn't still bothering you!

From Derunzo on Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 20:47:08 from 98.229.131.173

Incredible job on qualifying Steam8!! I can't wait to see how you do in Boston. My energy is gone just from watching everyone race..... what a day!

My achilles is holding up so far... no bother right now, thanks for asking:)

From Steam8 on Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 21:47:58 from 166.70.55.77

How great that you got to see the race in person. I just watched clips on the news.

Glad the achilles is holding up!

I bet watching yesterday made you want to get out and run today!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.520.004.52

4.52 miles - after watching the marathon

I don't know what it was, but I was totally gassed from watching the marathon.  All that energy sapped every ounce of energy from my  body today.  FASTEST MARATHON EVER TODAY!!!!!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.52
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 176.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 00:15:41 from 67.199.178.210

omg it was NUTS!

From Burt on Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 14:40:23 from 206.19.214.144

I thought you were sick.

From nevels on Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 19:41:11 from 66.147.51.98

epic.

mind-blowingly fast...

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - 28:28

The family and I are officially on vacation!  We flew into North Carolina this morning and my sister-in-law picked us up.  Tomorrow morning we make the 9 hr drive down to Florida for a Disney blowout......  good times - good times!

Loop in my sister-in-law's hood - Splits: 7:33, 7:22, 7:11, 6:21.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 2.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 2.50Weight: 176.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From jun on Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 16:45:19 from 66.239.250.209

Live it up and enjoy man. Have fun.

From Derunzo on Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 16:50:10 from 75.191.168.159

Thanks Jun... I will. Can't wait to see the expressions on my girls faces when we get there! I'll be posting pics when I get back.

From Burt on Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 18:15:49 from 206.19.214.144

Have a great time.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.000.005.00

5 miles - 38:18

Back from Disney and back to running!  I initially thought that I would hit the treadmill every morning at the resort hotel, but alas.... no running on this vacation.  My family and I did enough walking to combat all the yummy garbage food we consumed inside the parks.

Pictures:

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 176.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 16:11:17 from 206.19.214.144

I really don't understand why your kids are so cute when half of the genetics is so messed up. Haha! Hey, is your wife trying to help birth a baby rhino?

From Steam8 on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 16:54:03 from 166.70.55.77

How do you get pictures to post on your calendar update? I am computer retarded!

Spring Break and Disney World (Disneyland for us). My favorite part is when I am home! ha! Cute pics! Your little one looks a bit afraid of Daisy having her arm around her! haha!

From Derunzo on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 18:56:00 from 98.229.131.173

Burt: Ha ha.... yeah thankfully they don't look like me! Isn't sticking your arm up a Rhino's butt the customary way to say hello?

Steam: Talk to Burt he's the techy one on this site. He sent me an e-mail about setting up a Photobucket account. I'm sure he can help if you send him a "private message" e-mail located on top of your Fast Running Blog page.

I'm so glad to be home as well...... you almost need a vacation after a Disney vacation!

From Burt on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 19:05:05 from 206.19.214.144

Yes. Yes, I suppose it is, in certain cultures.

From Lily on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 21:55:42 from 67.199.178.210

Awesome pictures! :)

From Derunzo on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 22:52:23 from 98.229.131.173

Thanks Lily! We had fun!

From Carina on Wed, May 04, 2011 at 13:43:38 from 204.15.86.83

I am officially jealous, that looks like so much fun. You have such a great looking family :)

From Derunzo on Wed, May 04, 2011 at 15:45:28 from 64.56.60.130

Thanks Carina!!!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.100.003.10

5k - in da hood

Muscles are sore....... too much time off from running.  Damn you Disney!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 3.10
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 176.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 23:23:26 from 67.199.178.210

Oh you love it and you know it :)

From jun on Wed, May 04, 2011 at 10:49:18 from 66.239.250.209

Love the pics man. Looks like you guys had a great trip. Nice feeling sore again, I bet.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.600.006.60

4.5 miles - 34:00 (lunch time @ work)

It's supposed to rain today, but it wasn't raining when I started this run :)  Then about a mile in, it started to rain :(  WHATEVER!!!  Anyways, I like this route because about 1.5 miles of it are in the deep woods with lots of  "Roots - Rock - Reggae".  Now I'm back at my desk a sweaty man in a monkey suit....... singing Bob Marley in my head.

 2.1 miles - 14:43 (Ya Mon!)

After work @ home.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 6.60
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 176.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Wed, May 04, 2011 at 15:44:08 from 206.19.214.144

There's something really wrong with you. Must be why I like you so much.

From Derunzo on Wed, May 04, 2011 at 15:52:26 from 64.56.60.130

Likewise Burt...... likewise. Your quite wacky yourself.

From Lily on Wed, May 04, 2011 at 23:37:49 from 67.199.178.210

LOL you are so funny. I see it was family friendly today. Burt is proud

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.580.007.58

7.58 miles - 7:34 avg.

I didn't think that I was going to get a run in today as my wife had to work early, but my mother ended up stopping by and offered to watch the girls if I wanted to run.  I love it when the running stars align!

I got caught in another downpour during my run........ so I turned my head to the clouds and said "thanks Mother Nature you rule!"

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 7.58
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 176.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Thu, May 05, 2011 at 17:15:02 from 206.19.214.144

So, then your glasses got all wet? That sucks.

From Derunzo on Thu, May 05, 2011 at 17:17:36 from 98.229.131.173

Ha ha ha...... Burt only a fellow blind man could relate!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles - slow

My wife met her friend Amanda at the Arboretum in our town..... the girls & I tagged along.  4 loops on the path & trail to get the blood flowing. 

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 176.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.000.006.00

6 miles - 43:29

Happy Mother's day to all the Beautiful mothers out there!

Awesome weather and a great run...... loving it!

Splits: 7:46, 7:18, 7:14, 7:12, 7:11, 6:46.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 6.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 176.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.500.006.50

4.5 miles - lunch break (32:44)

Windy out there today, but super fun.  I really love running.

Splits: 7:39, 7:27, 7:21, 7:04, last .50 in 6:29.

2 miles @ home

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 6.50
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 176.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From jun on Tue, May 10, 2011 at 11:13:12 from 66.239.250.209

Apparently you really love running fast. Nice work mang.

From Derunzo on Tue, May 10, 2011 at 13:16:41 from 64.56.60.130

Thanks Jun.... amazing how some nice weather puts the pep in your step!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.330.007.33

5.22 miles - 38:51 outside @ work

Nice run with cool temps and wind.  I'll try and tack some more miles on after work .

Splits: 7:53, 7:27, 7:44 (trail), 7:20, 7:06, last .22 (6:09)

2.11 miles - @ home TACKED ON!

 

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 7.33
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Tue, May 10, 2011 at 15:40:42 from 67.199.178.210

Tack it will you

From Derunzo on Tue, May 10, 2011 at 15:44:18 from 64.56.60.130

If I want to start logging some Lily type mileage, then I most definitely will be tacking it on!

From Burt on Tue, May 10, 2011 at 17:52:22 from 206.19.214.144

Tack attack! What's with the speed? Racing yourself? Better be careful. You might go blind.

From Derunzo on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 10:14:17 from 64.56.60.130

I thought it was something else that makes you go blind? Oh wait...... no I think it's hairy palms. Ha ha!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.110.004.11

4.11 miles - 33:26 (2 miles on the trail)

Fun run today in my Inov8 trail shoes.  The only problem was the mile on the road to get to the trail head and the mile back home.  I don't have much experience with trail shoes, but the 295's have a really sticky, nobby tire like sole.  Great for trails..... not so much for pavement.

Splits: 7:51, 8:54(trail), 8:51(trail), 7:02, last .11 (7:05)

I came in behind the fire station and ran the main loop trail marked in yellow.  There are so many roots & rocks on this trail..... it's almost not even worth the risk of injury.  I rolled my left ankle 3 times.  Woo Hoo!

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/85020550

Inov-8 Roclite 295 Miles: 4.11
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Wed, May 11, 2011 at 18:23:50 from 166.70.55.77

Woo Hoo! Way to TACKle those rocks! Ha! Jealous you are out on the trails!

From Derunzo on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 09:11:01 from 64.56.60.130

Thanks Amy.... I hope your nagging injuries go away immediately!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.270.007.27

7.27 miles - 54:43

Early morning run @ 4:20am.  Great temperature outside with a cool breeze.  The birds were having a pre-sunlight party for sure.

Splits: 7:53, 7:49, 7:45, 7:43, 7:35, 7:22, 6:53, last (.27) 6:23.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 7.27
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.200.005.20

5.2 miles - Pratts Brook trail

A couple of loops around the perimeter.  Tired as your mother!

Inov-8 Roclite 295 Miles: 5.20
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.121.004.12

4.12 miles - 30:16

Started this run @ 7:30pm and finished just before the rain.  This also turned out to be my first 40+ week for mileage!  Baby steps people..... baby steps.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.12
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Sat, May 14, 2011 at 21:02:03 from 67.199.178.210

I hate rain!

From Lily on Sat, May 14, 2011 at 21:02:56 from 67.199.178.210

Oh and nice job on the 40 mile week You are the best!

From Burt on Sat, May 14, 2011 at 21:05:58 from 72.223.90.79

Um, excuse me? Who's the best?

From Lily on Sat, May 14, 2011 at 22:00:46 from 67.199.178.210

Burt you know I love ya

From Derunzo on Sat, May 14, 2011 at 23:37:57 from 98.229.131.173

Thanks Lily.... now if a couple of these 40+ weeks could lead to a 18:25 5k I'll be psyched!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.700.005.70

5.70 miles - 42:06

Fun run........ once again, I beat the rain!

Splits: 7:44, 7:34, 7:29, 7:30, 7:15, 6:28 last (.70)

I want this car..... bad!  AUDI S5

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 5.70
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Mon, May 16, 2011 at 17:54:19 from 206.19.214.144

You were made for that car.

From Derunzo on Mon, May 16, 2011 at 19:29:06 from 98.229.131.173

Totally!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.530.005.53

5.53 miles - 39:32

Running in the rain, just running in the rain, what a glorious feeling I'm running again!  Just running, running in the rain!

Splits: 7:36, 7:28, 7:18, 7:04, 6:57, last .53 (5:51) 

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 5.53
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.770.009.77

3.2 miles - work treadmill

Boring and sweaty.  It's raining like a mofo in the North East right now!  Tacking more miles on later.

6.57 miles - 45:34

Took off from the old homestead and ran in the rain...... felt strong on this run.

Splits: 7:48, 7:15, 6:56, 6:49, 6:32, 6:40 last (.57) 6:14.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 9.77
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From nevels on Tue, May 17, 2011 at 15:44:28 from 137.48.181.230

it's always tricky when mofo's rain...

From Steam8 on Tue, May 17, 2011 at 15:48:43 from 166.70.55.77

Ha! Raining her too...actually, I have a tacky bit of snow on the ground! :)

From Lily on Tue, May 17, 2011 at 17:17:52 from 67.199.178.210

Tack on this D-mofo -we've had more rainy/cloudy days than warm and sunny got about 6 months straight. I'm ready to picket old man winter that beyatch!

From Derunzo on Tue, May 17, 2011 at 22:42:51 from 98.229.131.173

Well said.

From Derunzo on Wed, May 18, 2011 at 08:55:45 from 64.56.60.130

Amy.... rain & snow? WTF? Isn't it supposed to be nice and sunny right now?

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - in da hood.... slow.

Legs felt dead right from the get go.  Rest up tonight and try again tomorrow.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.300.005.30

5.3 miles - garage treadmill (slow)

Only option was the dreadmill in the garage.... damn I hate that thing.  It doesn't help that the space is a total wreck and you couldn't park a car in either bay if you tried.  Spring cleaning project! 

I shouldn't complain though..... I remember a 3 month stint of no running with an achilles injury.  Those were some low times.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 5.30
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Thu, May 19, 2011 at 16:52:06 from 67.199.178.210

we won't forget those low times. Cheer up, running in the gay-rage is better than no running eh?

From Derunzo on Thu, May 19, 2011 at 17:05:32 from 98.229.131.173

You are wiser than your years Lily.... and starting to sound Canadian Eh?

From Lily on Thu, May 19, 2011 at 17:08:09 from 67.199.178.210

Oh no. I do not want to sound Canadian at all. I'll stick with my Utahnics accent :)

From Lily on Thu, May 19, 2011 at 17:12:51 from 67.199.178.210

LOL, nice t-shirt!

From Burt on Thu, May 19, 2011 at 17:51:32 from 206.19.214.144

http://rivertonpaul.fastrunningblog.com/blog--40-minutes-elliptical-5-at-8-30-/01-10-2010.html

From Derunzo on Thu, May 19, 2011 at 18:29:19 from 98.229.131.173

RivertonPaul posted that one before I even joined the blog.... mine just doesn't seem so good anymore.

From Burt on Thu, May 19, 2011 at 18:31:20 from 206.19.214.144

Sorry to pee on your parade.

From Derunzo on Thu, May 19, 2011 at 18:38:44 from 98.229.131.173

Does he have Gary Busey puppet?

From Burt on Thu, May 19, 2011 at 18:45:08 from 206.19.214.144

Nope. You're good there. Nailed it!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.100.004.10

4.1 miles - loop outside my work (7:27ap)

The boss is away.... I will go out early and play.  Ya mon!  Listening to reggae on Pandora right now.  Happy days.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.10
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Fri, May 20, 2011 at 15:58:07 from 67.199.178.210

Please take full advantage

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.750.005.75

5.75 miles - 42:32

Some kid called me faggot from a passing car.  I didn't think my shorts were that short?  Ha ha! 

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 5.75
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Sat, May 21, 2011 at 21:20:45 from 166.70.55.77

Haha! Picture please! :)

From jun on Sat, May 21, 2011 at 21:38:42 from 97.126.239.12

There is no such thing as "too short". Go with it. You should have blown them a kiss.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.200.009.20

9.2 miles - 1hr 8min

Out on the roads at 4am.  Busy day today..... no sleep till Brooklyn.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 9.20
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Mon, May 23, 2011 at 15:04:52 from 206.19.214.144

I have a Willie Nelson song stuck in my head now.

From Derunzo on Tue, May 24, 2011 at 08:42:44 from 64.56.60.130

You gotta know when to hold em'

From Burt on Tue, May 24, 2011 at 09:57:26 from 72.223.90.79

Um, that's actually Kenny Rogers. The song I was thinking of was On the Road Again. And now I'll have it stuck in my head again while I run.

From Steam8 on Tue, May 24, 2011 at 10:07:13 from 166.70.55.77

9.2 at 4am...I'm Derunzofied this morning! Hope your busy day goes well!

From Derunzo on Tue, May 24, 2011 at 10:17:43 from 64.56.60.130

Um, woops..... I must have Kenny "squinty eyes" Rogers on the brain. Ha ha..... sweet face lift Kenny!

Hey Amy.... thanks. How's the knee?

From Steam8 on Tue, May 24, 2011 at 10:39:19 from 166.70.55.77

I'm on the mend. Thanks.

I used to love Kenny...now I can't even stand to look at him. You'd think with the amount of money he made he could have found a better plastic surgeon!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.000.005.00

3 miles - outside @ work

Suprisingly hot and humid today.  It's quite a change from the constant rain and cool temperatures that we've been having these past two weeks.  I like the warmth but not the humidity...... the air is thick.

2 miles - @ home on da roads

Still sticky & hot, but guess what?  More rain on the way...... happy-happy joy-joy!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 3.00Saucony Grid Type A2 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Tue, May 24, 2011 at 12:57:12 from 67.199.178.210

You're good to put up with the humidity on the East Coast. Not sure if I could do it.

From Derunzo on Tue, May 24, 2011 at 13:03:37 from 64.56.60.130

Yeah.... it blows. I lived in Durango CO for 4 years in my early twenties, so nice! I love it out West.... everything is MAGNIFIED!!!!!!!!!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.000.009.00

9 miles - 1:06:18

Out the door at 4am to beat the humidity.  I was feeling pretty good with some minor aches and pains during the beginning of the run, but they always seem to work their way out in the first few miles.

Splits:  8:06, 7:31, 7:39, 7:31, 7:25, 7:18, 7:12, 7:07, 6:28.

5k on Saturday June 4th...... hoping for a sub 20 finish.  I'll be wearing the outfit below.

 

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 9.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:06:11 from 67.199.178.210

5k for me Sat to. Sub 20 yes please! Ugh it can be so hard!

From Derunzo on Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:09:11 from 64.56.60.130

U said it sister.... this is a 5k that my work puts on every year. I want to represent!

From Steam8 on Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:15:39 from 166.70.55.77

Better wear those short-shorties then! ;)

Good luck on Sat!

From Derunzo on Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:31:35 from 64.56.60.130

Amy.... are these shorts short enough?

From Lily on Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:38:13 from 67.199.178.210

Those shorts are darn near perfect!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:53:15 from 75.196.28.181

That puts my flames to shame.

From Lily on Wed, May 25, 2011 at 11:07:42 from 67.199.178.210

Rattle I bet you hold your own :)

From Steam8 on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 13:53:02 from 166.70.55.77

LOL! Were those the shorts you were wearing the other day when you got yelled at from a car of boys? haha! It's no wonder...what a hottie! I'd pay money to see you in that outfit!HAHAHAHA!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.000.008.00

4 miles - 29:47

(am) Hot as your mother outside!  190% humidity

4 miles - 29:32

(pm) Hot as your father outside!  200% humidity

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 8.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From jun on Fri, May 27, 2011 at 21:23:38 from 97.126.239.12

My mother is pretty hot. Scott W will tell you. Hahaha.

From Derunzo on Sat, May 28, 2011 at 08:26:11 from 98.229.131.173

Ha ha.... I had the same problem a million years ago in highschool. For some reason all my friends wanted to hang out at my house....

From Steam8 on Sat, May 28, 2011 at 11:18:51 from 166.70.55.77

Where you wearing the outfit below to keep your legs cool?

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.810.008.81

8.81 - slow & steady

This makes for my 3rd 40 mile week in a row!  Not a big deal for most, but good for me.

Oh..... and my BRUINS made it to the Stanley Cup Finals for the firdt time since 1990!

                                                     GO B's

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 8.81
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.320.004.32

4.32 miles

4am.... early.

 

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.32
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Tue, May 31, 2011 at 18:57:31 from 206.19.214.144

You're 4am is my 2am.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.000.005.00

3 miles - outside @ work

It's grossly humid out...... Boo Hiss!

2 miles - @ home (outside) - 13:25

Splits: 7:20, 6:04.  liked the second mile

 

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Thu, Jun 02, 2011 at 01:22:40 from 166.70.55.77

2 miles in 13? I don't think I could ever do that without passing out! Boo Hiss to you! I am huffing and puffing trying to run a 9 minute mile right now and I am still in pain! Lame!

From Lily on Thu, Jun 02, 2011 at 12:09:40 from 67.199.178.210

You didn't get hit by any tornados bro right?

From Derunzo on Thu, Jun 02, 2011 at 12:31:09 from 64.56.60.130

Hey Lily.... luckily we dodged those bad boys! My girls were freaking out though. The skies turned black in a matter of seconds and then we got a kick a$$ lightning and wind show. The weather just seems to be so off for everyone right now. Tornados in Massachusetts? WTF?

From Lily on Thu, Jun 02, 2011 at 12:37:52 from 67.199.178.210

Seriously, that weather this year has been whack

From Burt on Thu, Jun 02, 2011 at 12:59:03 from 206.19.214.144

Nice job old man.

Race: Emerson 5k run-walk for cancer (3.05 Miles) 00:18:23, Place overall: 4, Place in age division: 2
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.003.053.05

3.05 miles - 18:23

I was putting some pretty substantial pressure on myself to PR today.  The reason being that I was running in my employer's yearly 5k race.... and yeah I knew 90% of the people attending.  No pressure at all there! 

I ran this race two years ago, (different course/my first 5k ever) and finished in a time of 21:52.  In April of this year I ran another local 5k and finished in 20:06.  My times were definitely heading in the right direction!  Needless to say, I was intent on going sub 20:00 today.

On to the race.  It was a 10am start and the temperature was hovering right around 70' with little humidity.... perfect weather.  In my previous 5k, a 12 year old named Rylee finished 20 seconds ahead of me with a time of 19:46.  Here she is.....

As you can see, she is a wispy little thing, but don't let her looks deceive you.... she hauls some butt and her times don't lie.

Anyways.... I have been checking her recent finishes on coolrunning.com and knew that she has been running well as of late and even went sub 19 on a couple of occasions.  I was looking for her signature neon orange "RUN" singlet at the start line and found her immediately.  I figured that I would just run behind her and see if I could hold on.  The muskets fired and we were off.  My Garmin got screwed up from the start, so I only have 2.5 miles of data recorded.... no big deal, only the finishing time counts right?  (More on that later)  This course was really fun with a beginning trail section and lots of neighborhood rolling hills.... nothing to steep or crazy though.  The first 2 guys took off and the eventual winner ended up finishing in 16:08.  I never saw that guy and I was just trying to stick with the 12 yr old girl.  It turns out that since we were running in the second pack, Rylee made a wrong turn and we ended up cutting off .05 miles of this 5k.  Bummer :(  I was laboring pretty hard keeping about 10ft off of her heels and breathing like a wounded water buffalo.  She must have been horrified....... oh well, all is good in racing!  With about 2 tenths of a mile left, I passed Rylee and held on for 4th place and a 2 second margin over the speedy 12yr old girl.  As I'm crossing the finish line, I see 18:23 on the clock and think to myself..... Holy Crap!

Barely able to catch my breath and my legs wobbling beneath me, I hear someone say, Rylee I guess you missed that turn.  I took my hands off of my knees and walked over to the group.  "Wait..... what happened?" I said.  Like I said earlier in my report, it turns out that we missed a tiny off shoot on the course and chopped off .05 miles of the course.  After some calculations, if we hadn't made the mistake, I would have ended up with a 18:44 or so.

I'm really proud of my sub 19:00 finish and the only way that I can make up for the bobble on the course is to race another 5k sooner than later with the same results.

Enjoy the weekend eveyone!   

Saucony Grid Type A2 Miles: 3.05
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Sat, Jun 04, 2011 at 22:18:47 from 72.223.90.79

Wow man! That's a speedy 12 year old. But shouldn't she be 13 this year?

Awesome speed today.

From Derunzo on Sun, Jun 05, 2011 at 11:51:28 from 98.229.131.173

Thanks Burton!

From Steam8 on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 00:57:12 from 166.70.55.77

Loved your race report! Made me laugh! So excited for your sub 19!!! Way to go Derunzo! What is your name anyway???

From Derunzo on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 08:57:42 from 64.56.60.130

Hey Amy.... thanks! My name is Deron McInerney. Psyched to see you running again!

From Lily on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 10:17:50 from 67.199.178.210

Oh my gosh, NICE JOB! I am so happy for you. You are getting better and better! Wahoooo!

From Derunzo on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 10:23:51 from 64.56.60.130

Thanks Silly Lily!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.110.002.11

2.11 miles - trails

I couldn't get out of bed this morning so the only option was 90' degree temps after work.  I brought a water bottle with me and thought that the shade of the woods would help.  Maybe a little bit.... but not much.  I'll test the morning motivation again tomorrow.

Inov-8 Roclite 295 Miles: 2.11
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 7.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Wed, Jun 08, 2011 at 00:56:40 from 166.70.55.77

Haha! I have those days...a little more often than I would like. :)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.100.007.10

7.1 miles - avg pace 7:37

I made it out of the house this morning!  4am and I had the roads to myself.  It's supposed to reach 95' today...... "F" that shiz!

 

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 7.10
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Wed, Jun 08, 2011 at 10:11:47 from 67.199.178.210

that is hot. Were getting there. Dry desert heat here.

From Lily on Wed, Jun 08, 2011 at 10:12:12 from 67.199.178.210

I kinda feel like Paris Hilton: ' that's hot'. LOL!

From Derunzo on Wed, Jun 08, 2011 at 10:15:15 from 64.56.60.130

Paris Hilton needs to get Lilified!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles - roads

I had intentions of getting up earlier to beat the heat and get more miles in this morning, but alas, it was not to happen.  Out the door and running at 4:30am and it was already hot and muggy.  My wife wanted to get her walk in this morning as well..... I only had time for two measly miles. 

Earlier bird gets more miles!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Thu, Jun 09, 2011 at 08:44:54 from 166.70.55.77

Earlier than 4:30? ick! 4:30 is waaaaaay too early for me! That is sweet that you hurried so that your wife could get her walk in! I have a 13 yr old now and am in heaven that I have a babysitter! yippee!

2 miles is better than 0 measly miles. :)

From Derunzo on Thu, Jun 09, 2011 at 09:26:05 from 64.56.60.130

True Amy..... true. I'll take any miles over no miles. Built in babysitters are the way to go!

From Lily on Thu, Jun 09, 2011 at 18:20:16 from 67.199.178.210

I wake up that early a lot. It's the only way to get it done. :)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.000.005.00

5 miles - 35:49 (avg pace 7:09ish)

Lunch time @ work.  I won't have any time to run at home...... Daddy/Daughter dance tonight with Maggie my 7yr old!  She's a great big sister..... they are getting so big :(

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 14:47:37 from 166.70.55.77

So cute! How old is your little guy?

From Burt on Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 00:42:37 from 72.223.90.79

She meant to say how old is your little gal?

From Derunzo on Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 11:28:25 from 98.229.131.173

Ha ha.... she's 5.

From Steam8 on Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 12:42:25 from 166.70.55.77

I know you have two gals!! Sorry...typo! They are beautiful!!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

At 6am this morning my wife and I went for a walk.  We beat the rain on our 2.56 mile jaunt and had a nice start to the day :)

4 miles - garage treadmill (avg pace 7:28)

Here are a couple of shots pre Daddy/Daughter dance.  It was a lot of fun.... arts and crafts tables, cupcake station (my favorite), tattoos, face painting, games and of course dancing.  I didn't know what to expect for music, but they had all the popular stuff playing on the radio these days.  Gaga, Rihanna, Black-Eyed Peas, Kesha.... and the list goes on.

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 12:45:26 from 67.199.178.210

Awww cute! Great run today and happy Saturday! Enjoy your day off!

From Steam8 on Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 12:45:48 from 166.70.55.77

The top pic..is she your oldest? She looks just like her mommy! So pretty. I love it when I get a date alone with one of the kids. It is so nice when you can have a special night to give them all of your attention.

From Steam8 on Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 12:47:40 from 166.70.55.77

Okay, after looking again...the one at the top must be your youngest. Your oldest in the second pic looks a lot like you.

From Derunzo on Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 13:40:57 from 98.229.131.173

Actually, the top pic is Maggie when she was younger. I also was re-sizing them to fit the page and might have distorted them a little.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.200.0010.20

9.2 miles - 1:05:53 (avg 7:10)

Didn't sleep well at all last night.  I think that it had something to do with the glass of wine that I had @ 9pm and then most of the glass that my wife couldn't finish :)  I don't drink often, but when I do, I never sleep soundly.  So anyways, I was up at 3:30am and out the door by quarter of.  What a beautiful morning..... probably 50' with a light mist.  Perfect running weather!  The run felt effortless and I didn't feel winded at any point..... love those days.

Splits: 7:29, 7:34, 7:26, 7:17, 7:10, 7:04, 7:03, 6:47, 6:47, (last .2 - 6:15) 

 1 mile at the track with my wife and girls.  Family fitness!

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 9.20Asics GT-2150 Miles: 1.00
Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 14:10:06 from 206.19.214.144

Don't you mean, when you do, you drink Dos Equis?

From Derunzo on Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 14:29:20 from 64.56.60.130

STAY THIRSTY, my friends

From rAtTLeTrAp on Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 15:30:49 from 75.196.78.152

Nice run! I didn't sleep much last night either(Red Chair IPA on my friend's boat yesterday) and it was misty and 50 here as well. Bummer that I can't say my run was effortless :(

From Derunzo on Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 15:56:06 from 64.56.60.130

Thanks rAtTLe! It was just one of those days that doesn't come around very often. I had a nice little chat with God, felt a tingly sensation on the top of my head and kept running.

From Lily on Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 19:43:14 from 67.199.178.210

ha ha ha hahahahahahahahahahaha! Love it!

From Burt on Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 19:55:15 from 206.19.214.144

Ha! I see you added a picture.

I have an issue with cheap beer commercials inventing fictional characters and trying to make you believe that some random nobody is the most interesting man in the world. Now saying Chuck Norris is the deadliest man on the planet, I can believe that. But who the bleep is this guy? Really? Just for the sheer stupidity of this idea, I'll never drink beer.

From Steam8 on Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 03:41:24 from 166.70.55.77

Nice run. I love those great run days! Wait...I don't think I remember what those are! :(

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.520.006.52

6.52 miles - in da hood

Splits: 7:24, 7:19, 7:09, 6:56, 6:56, (6:08 for .52) - 1 mile cool down - 7:18

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 6.52
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles - (avg. 7:30)

No energy at all today..... the legs were tired.

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.320.0010.32

10.32 miles - 1:16:04 (avg. 7:23)

Dead legs..... but I had to do it for my BOSTON BRUINS!  It is so sweet to live in TitleTown!

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 10.32
Night Sleep Time: 4.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 4.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 12:58:02 from 166.70.55.77

Dead legs feels goooood! Glad you got a good run in!

I've never heard of Boston Bruins..haha!

From Burt on Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 13:32:37 from 206.19.214.144

Does anyone on that team not have a beard? Are they all brothers?

From Derunzo on Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 15:21:05 from 98.229.131.173

The "PowerBeards" brought them the Cup!

From Lily on Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 17:29:15 from 67.199.178.210

NICE! I bet there are riots in Vancouver now

From Derunzo on Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 18:00:29 from 98.229.131.173

Lily.... I just saw footage of the riots. Friggin insane! Flipped over cars, burnt cars, major looting and tons of fights. Parts of the city look like a warzone!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.100.003.10

3.1 miles - 5k on the work treadmill

Thunderstorms..... negated any ideas of an outside run.  MOTHER TRUCKER!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql-N3F1FhW4

 

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 3.10
Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 13:06:42 from 67.199.178.210

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!

We had some crazy lightening two days ago. RUuuuuuuun!

From Derunzo on Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 13:14:07 from 64.56.60.130

I'll probably try for some more at home..... "Where my kids at?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql-N3F1FhW4

From Burt on Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 13:21:57 from 206.19.214.144

Man, I wish I could watch YouTube videos at work!

I heard they pulled Friday Friday from YouTube. How sad.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.100.007.10

7.1 miles - 7:31 avg.

Awesome run..... super relaxed.  Psyched for the weekend people!

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 7.10
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles

Not what I was expecting on my day........ but I've learned to expect the unexpected.

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 01:23:18 from 166.70.55.77

Ha! That happens to dads! :) Happy Father's Day!!!

From Derunzo on Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 08:22:20 from 64.56.60.130

Thanks! Bithday parties up the ying on Father's Day and my wife was blindsided by a monster headache.

From Steam8 on Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 01:19:12 from 166.70.55.77

Birthdays on Father's Day?

I hope your wife is feeling better. You did what all wonderful dads do... you came home to take care of things while your wife took care of the headache. You are great Derunz!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.250.007.25

7.25 miles - 7:34 avg.

Yesterday I felt jipped on mileage..... this morning I made up for it.

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 7.25
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 12:34:22 from 67.199.178.210

Yeah you did ahahaha, nice going! :)

From Burt on Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 12:33:59 from 206.19.214.144

Jip it good!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.730.0010.73

10.73 miles -7:34 avg.

It was very humid this morning, but overall a good run.

Splits: 8:17, 8:01, 7:55, 7:40, 7:40, 7:32, 7:24, 7:21, 7:17, 7:06, (last .73 - 6:56)

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 10.73
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From rAtTLeTrAp on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 11:30:46 from 75.196.70.153

Nice progressive splits! When is your next race?

From Derunzo on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 13:05:46 from 64.56.60.130

Thanks! I'm not sure what's next for racing.... maybe a 10k? I've never done one before. Ultimately I would like to try the marathon distance.

From Derunzo on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 13:40:47 from 64.56.60.130

I could be mistaken, but I think I only have until September 24, 2011 to qualify for Boston with the 30-39 time of 3:15. I think after that date I would have to run a 3:10? Either way, both are very tough times.

From rAtTLeTrAp on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 16:50:29 from 75.196.56.53

You should fly over and run the tunnel marathon on 7/24. It's a super fast course and it's only $60(airfare not included). There's a link to it on my blog.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.100.004.10

4.1 miles

Running in the rain.

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 4.10
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 13:27:44 from 67.199.178.210

Ugh, I hate rain most of the time.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.230.003.23

3.23 miles - 22:28 (6:57 avg.)

Running in the cold rain.

Splits: 7:21, 7:12, 6:36, (last .23 5:44)

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 3.23
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.510.003.51

3.51 miles - slow

Something is hurting bad in the front of my left ankle/lower left shin area.  It started after yesterday's run, so I iced and took some Alleve.  It felt worse today..... maybe some sort of a strain?  I think I'll rest tomorrow and give it a go on Monday.

 

 

 

 

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 3.51
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 22:03:00 from 166.70.55.77

Oh no! :( How is it feeling today??

From Derunzo on Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 09:25:02 from 64.56.60.130

Hey Amy.... it was hurting on Sunday & yesterday. Better today though:) I'll give it a go tomorrow morning 6/29 for a mile or so and take assessment. Thanks for asking, I see that you've been clicking off the miles lately... nice!

From Steam8 on Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 19:28:37 from 166.70.55.77

Oooo! I'm glad it is feeling better today. Makes me worry though. Crossing my fingers in hopes that it feels good tomorrow!!

From Steam8 on Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 10:45:19 from 166.70.55.77

??????????

From Derunzo on Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 13:10:34 from 64.56.60.130

Happy 15th Anniversary! You have me beat by 7yrs. I can still feel the ankle/shin pain when I point and flex my foot. It's definitely getting better though..... I typically rush back into things and put myself out for longer. You know how it goes:)

From Steam8 on Fri, Jul 01, 2011 at 10:54:01 from 166.70.55.77

Anniversary was great! It is my parents 57th today.

I am feeling so bad about the pain. Hope it is feeling better today!

Take it easy....easier said that done! haha!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

It has been a week now since I first felt pain on the outer-side of my lower shin/front ankle area. 

I didn't have a definitive incident which caused the pain, it just started hurting during my run last Friday.  On Saturday afternoon I tried running again, making it 3 or so miles before I had to stop with much more discomfort than the previous day.

Yesterday after work, and after 5 days of no running, I decided to test it out on the soft-cushy track.  It wasn't a good sign that I could feel pain just walking the slight incline up to the track, but I decided to try it out anyway.  I jogged super slow and felt discomfort immediately.... making it a whopping 100yds.  Suck suck sucky suckfest!

I have been on-line doing a little detective work, and I believe it might have something to do with my Anterior Tibial Tendon Sheath?  My symptoms are right on spot with the ones on the internet below:

            

                     Symptoms include:

  • Pain when you bend your foot and toes up.
  • Swelling and redness over the front of the ankle where the tendon is.
  • If you push your fingers into the tendon you can sometimes feel a creaking when you move the foot up and down.

 

I have an appointment on Tuesday with my Primary Care and I'm looking to get a referral to the Sports Medicine guru in my area.  I'm obviously bummed to not be running, but this particular go around with injury, I want to cross-train and keep some level of fitness going.  I just went up to the "Workout Room" here @ work and tried the Elliptical.... ouch!  Too much flexing of the foot.  The Stationary Bike felt fine though....  I'm not a stranger to weight training either, so we'll see if I get more ripped than I already am.  Ha ha!

 

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Fri, Jul 01, 2011 at 18:13:55 from 166.70.55.77

BUMMER! You are so fast right now! I am in crapola shape after taking off about 2 months. I hate injuries!!!! Good vibes your way!

From Burt on Sat, Jul 02, 2011 at 16:26:41 from 72.223.90.99

Sorry bro.

From Steam8 on Mon, Jul 04, 2011 at 17:47:57 from 166.70.55.77

Just checkin' in....what is the news???

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
1.180.001.18

1.18 miles - Pratts Brook

Testing out the ankle on the trails.  So far - so good.  We'll see how it feels in the morning.  If it's good.... I'm hitting the trail again.

Montrail MNT Masochist Miles: 1.18
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Thu, Jul 07, 2011 at 00:54:22 from 166.70.55.77

:) Hope it is all good!

From Derunzo on Thu, Jul 07, 2011 at 08:29:20 from 64.56.60.130

Thanks Amy! It feels good this morning.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
1.500.001.50

1.5 miles - Pratts Brook Trail

Ankle still holding up!  I think I'll increase mileage slowly now.

Montrail MNT Masochist Miles: 1.50
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.200.002.20

2.20 miles - Great Hill Conservation (trails)

Fun run.  So many Roots & Rocks..... I turned my ankles a couple of times.  I met "Louie" the dog as well.  He had found a mud hole and thought it would be cool to jump all over me.  I didn't mind at all, but I could tell his owner was pissed.  Ha ha.... whatever!

Montrail MNT Masochist Miles: 2.20
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 175.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles - Roads

Two miles on the roads..... it's been over 2 weeks since I've run on pavement.  Testing out the ankle and all seems well :)

After work today it was ridiculously hot..... my girls treated me to some Hula-Hoop action!

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 175.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 14:13:09 from 206.19.214.144

Good news.

From Lily on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 14:14:33 from 67.199.178.210

Great!

From Derunzo on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 14:29:15 from 64.56.60.130

Burt - Yes, much better than double Haboobs!

Lily - Yes, like running faster than bikers!

From Lily on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 14:37:14 from 67.199.178.210

Ha!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 14:47:43 from 72.102.240.184

Great news!

From Burt on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 14:51:30 from 206.19.214.144

New grates!

From Steam8 on Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 10:56:11 from 166.70.55.77

I would love to see the hula hoop party! My kids make me do that with them too. So funny!

Soooooooo glad you are running! Yee hooo!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.000.005.00

5 miles

I changed into my running duds and stepped out of the air conditioning into 85' degree temps and some ridiculous humidity.  I brought my water bottle with me this morning knowing full well that it was going to be a SCORCHA today :)  The run was nice with 1 mile of trail in the middle of the loop....  trails are always welcome.  My ankle seems to be holding up too, so that's good.

I have this crazy idea of signing up for the Vermont 50 Mile race in the end of September???  Obviously I need some really long trail runs before I even think about undertaking such a race.  I'm really curious about it though..... which basically means if I'm healthy, I'm going to do it.

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 174.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 15:11:50 from 206.19.214.144

Oh yeah! You'd be my hero.

From rAtTLeTrAp on Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 20:44:32 from 75.244.183.186

Look, that's me getting run down by a bicycle in the middle of their race logo!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.300.003.30

3.30 - Pratts Brook Trail

I'm trying to switch things up a little.... roads, trails, roads, trails.  We'll see how it goes.

Montrail MNT Masochist Miles: 3.30
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 174.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
13.650.0013.65

10.65 miles - avg. 8:03

Up and out the door by 4:15am.  The moon looked amazing this morning.... it wasn't quite full, but very big & bright.  I said my thank yall's for being healthy enough to run and kept rolling along.  I hit some good hills in town as well..... the steepest one I remember running repeats on in High School for track.  That hill is a beast! 

Peace Out Homies!

3 miles - outside @ work avg. 7:32

My loser boss is out of town, so I'll do what I want today.  When he comes back, I'll tell him where he can stuff his purchase orders........ ha ha, I wish.

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 13.65
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 174.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Carina on Fri, Jul 15, 2011 at 12:51:56 from 204.15.86.83

Sure hope your boss doesn't read this ha ha. I saw that moon this morning, it was amazing!! Good job on your run this morning :)

From Derunzo on Fri, Jul 15, 2011 at 14:27:19 from 64.56.60.130

Thanks Carina..... if I could only get myself up early every morning. Have a great weekend!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.200.005.20

5.2 miles

Super Hilly Beatdown...... I had zero energy on this run.

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 5.20
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 174.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.120.002.12

2.12 miles

Trail shakeout

Montrail MNT Masochist Miles: 2.12
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 174.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
11.500.0011.50

11.5 miles - 8:17 avg.

Out the door at 3:30am.  I'm trying to get some more time and distance on my feet.  I got swooped on by a bat eating bugs under a streetlight..... kinda cool.  I saw a baby deer in the middle of the road, a bunny and ducks.  All in all a nice run.

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 11.50
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 174.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.800.006.80

6.8 miles - 7:44 avg.

Out on the roads @ 4:15am.  The temperature was a perfect 60' degrees this morning..... the air was crisp and fresh.  I can definitely feel the difference lower temps make in my running..... even a 10' degree swing.  I took my shirt off for the last mile and it felt amazing.  I'll probably run shirtless from now on.... I just don't want to intimidate anyone with my ripped physique!  Ha ha!

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 6.80
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 13:41:20 from 206.19.214.144

And your ripped face.

From Derunzo on Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 13:50:26 from 64.56.60.130

I've turned Asian... wait, can I say that on here. Ha ha!

From Burt on Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 14:22:19 from 206.19.214.144

holy crud, I just peed my pants!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.300.002.30

2.30 miles - Pratts Brook Trail

100' degrees out...... way to hot.  Bagged this run early.

Montrail MNT Masochist Miles: 2.30
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.300.007.30

4 miles - 8:00 avg.

Outside at 4:15am to beat the heat.  The only thing that received a beating was me, as it was already 75' degrees with a high dewpoint.  I brought my water bottle to stay hydrated, but I was struggling from the start.  I couldn't ease into relaxed breathing at all.... bummer.

This afternoon it's supposed to reach 100' degrees again.  These high temps are brutal wherever you live, but throw in the extreme humidity and it's a whole other animal.

3.30 - work treadmill

Just as sweaty inside the building.

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 7.30
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 172.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 18:57:52 from 166.70.55.77

Back at it? How are you feeling? All healed up???

From Derunzo on Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 10:38:17 from 64.56.60.130

Feeling great! Thanks for asking... how about yourself? Any aches & pains?

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 171.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.000.006.00

3 miles - Battle Road Trail - Concord, MA

I snuck out of work for this one.... hee hee hee.  I drove down the highway a couple of miles in my work attire ( shirt & tie ), and pulled a Superman in the parking area at the beginning of the trail.  I was off..... faster than a speeding bullet, or at about an 8 minute pace.  I ran 1.5 miles out and turned around back to the car.  Superman'd back into the work clothes and drove to work.... stealthily.  I rule!

3 miles - Fellsway trails

I ran this with my best buddy.  He did awesome considering he hasn't run in probably 10 yrs or so.

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 3.00Montrail MNT Masochist Miles: 3.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 171.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 11:07:26 from 72.102.31.244

Nice work Clark!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.320.007.32

7.32 miles

Beautiful morning out.  An owl hooted super loud from the tree line as I was leaving my neighborhood..... it scared the bejeezus out of me!

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 7.32
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 171.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 11:09:52 from 72.102.31.244

I see owls once in a while at the park around dawn, but I've never heard one. It would probably make me jump too.

From Steam8 on Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 12:29:26 from 166.70.55.77

Hahaha! I don't think I have ever seen an owl out of captivity. Cool!

From Burt on Mon, Aug 01, 2011 at 15:18:47 from 206.19.214.144

I haven't seen very many owls until just recently. There were hundreds of burrowing owls flying near the street lights a couple of months ago on a late afternoon run. I thought they were bats.

Thanks for the laugh (snort) this morning.

From Steam8 on Tue, Aug 02, 2011 at 23:45:17 from 166.70.55.77

What is up? One week and no posts? Are you on vacation?

From Burt on Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 15:20:37 from 206.19.214.144

You only have barely over a mile more than me this year. You better get moving.

From Lily on Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 00:26:41 from 67.199.178.210

where you at home dog slice?

From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 00:35:25 from 75.196.118.83

Sweet gangsta slang, sole sista!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles - on vacation

Vacationing in Wrightsville Beach, NC. 

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 171.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles

Home from vacation and getting ready for a move to North Carolina.  Lots to do, Lots to pack..... sweet baby Jesus!

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 7.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 171.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 22:03:48 from 166.70.55.77

A move? Yikes! Stressful! Why the move? Glad you are back at running again!

From Derunzo on Sat, Aug 13, 2011 at 10:02:02 from 98.229.102.249

Thanks Amy! My wife has a great opportunity for work down there and we also have family in the area. My job was horrible and I'm looking for a fresh start as well!

From Steam8 on Sat, Aug 13, 2011 at 11:04:55 from 166.70.55.77

That is great if you'll be able to have family close!

I didn't know that about your job....so, that makes the move great!

I will be sad to not see you at the Boston marathon though!

From Burt on Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 14:29:26 from 206.19.214.144

Just don't become one of those backwood's hicks.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles

In my new neighborhood.  North Carolina is hot!!!  I'll need to start getting up earlier to beat this southern heat.  It's been interesting here since I arrived last Saturday..... very interesting.

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 7.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 171.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 14:01:13 from 206.19.214.144

HAHAHAHAHA!!!! I like the guy doing the belly flop.

From Steam8 on Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 13:12:09 from 166.70.55.77

Is this your neighbor? ha!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.200.002.20

2.2 miles

I can't seem to get out of my heavenly bed in the morning.  When I finally left the house it was very HOT!

Maggies first day of 2nd grade at a new school today!  After we dropped her off at her new classroom, I peeked back in the door and she was talking to the little girl next to her already.  Good sign!

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 2.20
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 171.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From rAtTLeTrAp on Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 13:11:39 from 24.18.125.122

Where have you been? I hope your neighbor pictured in your previous post doesn't have you locked up in his cellar.

From Burt on Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 17:12:01 from 68.14.209.26

The Quiet Pirate lives in NC. Maybe he's locked in her basement.

From rAtTLeTrAp on Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 18:18:00 from 24.18.125.122

Does she have a history of such things?

From Burt on Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 18:40:12 from 68.14.209.26

What do you think? She's a pirate!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
1.100.001.10

1.1 miles

Inov-8 Roclite 295 Miles: 1.10
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles

Asics GT-2140 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.000.002.00

2 miles

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.000.003.00

3 miles

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 3.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.100.004.10

4.1 miles

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 4.10
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.400.004.40

4.4 miles

Montrail MNT Masochist Miles: 4.40
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.000.005.00

5 miles

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.400.005.40

5.4 miles

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 5.40
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.410.005.41

5.41 miles

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 5.41
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.110.006.11

6.11 miles

Back in MA.... long friggin' story.  I fell off running in NC and now I'm back to it.  I've missed you old friend.

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 6.11
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From rAtTLeTrAp on Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 14:58:39 from 24.18.125.122

Welcome back! I hope that long story isn't all bad.

From Derunzo on Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 15:05:49 from 24.218.176.97

Thanks Rattle.... not all bad. Just a family relocation that didn't work out. If I only had a crystal ball! My family unit is strong and intact, just a few dollars lighter! Ha ha!

From Burt on Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 15:17:30 from 72.223.93.131

D-to-the-runzo! You're alive!

From Derunzo on Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 15:35:21 from 24.218.176.97

It's alive, It's alive! Yo Burt!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.700.007.70

7.7 miles - good hills!

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 7.70
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.300.008.30

8.3 miles - great hills!

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 8.30
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.000.009.00

9 miles - Nice run without the Garmin.  It's nice to listen to your heart beat and feet hitting the pavement.

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 9.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Tue, Dec 06, 2011 at 11:21:10 from 72.223.93.131

Does your garmin not allow that?

From Derunzo on Tue, Dec 06, 2011 at 11:46:02 from 24.218.176.97

It does, but I find myself paying more attention to pace than my body... and the wonders of everything around me.

From Steam8 on Fri, Dec 09, 2011 at 21:40:47 from 166.70.55.77

WHAT??? You are on the blog again! You have been missed! How was the move??? 9 miles is great...you must have kept your running up all of this time!

From Derunzo on Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 13:10:39 from 24.218.176.97

Hey Steam8... just a slow nine:) Back in MA... long story.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.000.005.00

5 miles

Very hilly & cold.

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.000.003.00

3 miles

I'm starting a marathon training program.

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 3.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 170.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.000.005.00

5 miles

Cold as a witches.......

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 19:35:21 from 72.223.93.131

teat?

From Derunzo on Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 19:37:16 from 24.62.24.228

Exactly!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.000.005.00

5 miles

Cold as your Motha out!

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

4 miles

Running back in the old hood.... Windy and cold as your Fatha!

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Wed, Dec 28, 2011 at 19:58:33 from 72.223.93.131

I have a feeling tomorrow's gonna be as cold as yo brotha.

From Derunzo on Wed, Dec 28, 2011 at 21:17:55 from 24.218.176.97

You know it Bitch Tits!

From Burt on Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 19:24:41 from 72.223.93.131

Thanks a lot dude! I was in a room with a bunch of other Mormons at the time I read this. How was I supposed to laugh?

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.000.005.00

5 miles

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.000.005.00

5 miles

Asics GT-2150 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 173.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 17:29:39 from 166.70.55.77

Are you back to blogging Derunzo??? You've been missed! Nice 5!!

From nevels on Mon, Jan 02, 2012 at 23:15:36 from 98.81.13.198

a bigger 5 than yesterday... always a good thing.

From Derunzo on Wed, Jan 04, 2012 at 11:29:14 from 24.218.176.97

Back to blogging baby!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
683.427.15690.57
Asics GT-2140 Miles: 405.53Asics Screw Shoe Miles: 2.00Saucony Grid Type A2 Miles: 12.15Inov-8 Roclite 295 Miles: 14.75Asics GT-2150 Miles: 234.85Montrail MNT Masochist Miles: 20.00
Night Sleep Time: 997.50Nap Time: 28.00Total Sleep Time: 1025.50Weight: 175.70Calories: 175.00
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