02.11
For the last 5 years, I’ve become obsessed with running. It’s become my only hobby. I’ve logged thousands of miles, run in a number of official races, run alone and with friends. I’ve tried all of the old adages, I’ve tracked what I eat and the weather. I’ve tried different equipment and clothes. I’ve trained through a number of training programs, while working overtime and during finals. There have been ups and downs, rest and misery.
Throughout the years, there is only one constant: one mile will always be one mile. No matter what I try to change, every mile run is at least as hard as the previous mile. There is no such thing as an “easy run.” Sweat cannot be equity, but proof of effort.
I have abandoned most of the conventional wisdom espoused in running magazines, blogs, books, and other sources. I prescribe to only one truth: pain. If your stomach is too delicate, then maybe try cycling. If you’re bothered by bad weather, maybe indoor sports are more your style. If you are plagued with injuries, there are sports that are easier on the body. There is no point in whining over things you cannot change. You will have good runs and bad runs. Some will hurt, some miles may fly by while others drag on and on. The point of running is not to be successful at every event and training session; the point is to suffer as much as possible.
My aim here is to track my progress in official races. Even though I will never place, I still enjoy logging every mile.
Current Personal Records:
| Distance | Event | Location | Date | Time |
| 5K | City of Richardson Corporate Challenge | Richardson, TX | 19 September 2010 | 24:17.00 |
| 5 Mile | White Rock ‘n Roll | White Rock Lake, Dallas, TX | 5 May 2007 | 47:31:00 |
| 10K | First half, Tour des Fluers 20K | White Rock Lake, Dallas, TX | 18 September 2010 | 53:55.00 |
| 15K | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 10M | White Rock ‘n Roll | White Rock Lake, Dallas, TX | 1 May 2010 | 1:31:40.00 |
| 20K | Tour de Fluers | White Rock Lake, Dallas, TX | 18 September 2010 | 1:52:09.00 |
| Half Marathon | DRC Half | White Rock Lake, Dallas, TX | 4 November 2007 | 2:14:05.40 |
| Marathon | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ultra Marathon | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Duathalon | Darnd’st Du – Relay | Tanger Outlet, San Marcos, TX | 16 August 2009 | 2:28:05 |
Unofficial Personal Records:
| Distance | Event | Location | Date | Time |
| 5K | Run On! Social Run | McKinney, TX | Christmas 2008 | 25:22.00 |
| 4M | Run On! Holiday Lights Run | McKinney, TX | Christmas 2009 | 34:00.00 |
Upcoming Races:
Completed Races:
Too Hot Too Handle – 22 July 2006
- Age Group Results
- Overall Results
- Photographs
Too Cold Too Handle – 20 January 2007
- Age Group Results
- Overall Results
- Photographs
St. Paddy’s Day Dash Down Greenville – 17 March 2007
- Age Group Results
- Overall Results
- Photographs
Statesmen Capitol 10,000 – 25 March 2007
White Rock ‘n Roll – 5 May 2007
Too Hot Too Handle – 21 July 2007
Darnd’st Du – 11 August 2007
- Relays
- Photographs
City of Richardson Corporate Challenge – 16 Septempber 2007
Tour Des Fleurs – 22 Septempber 2007
DRC Half – 4 November 2007
Too Hot Too Handle – 19 July 2008
Keep Austin Weird 5K – 28 June 2008
- No Official Results
- Photographs
City of Richardson Corporate Challenge – 14 Septempber 2008
3M Half Marathon – 25 January 2009
- Individual
- Age Group
- Overall
- Photographs
Darnd’st Du – 16 August 2009
- Relays
- Photographs
White Rock Marathon Relay, 5th Leg – 12 December 2009
- Relay Team
- Photographs
3M Half Marathon Marathon Relay, 1st Leg – 24 January 2010
- Relay Team
- Overall
- Photographs
Dash Down Greenville 5K – 14 March 2010
White Rock ‘n Roll – 1 May 2010
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