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Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon

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Location:

Fallbrook,CA,USA

Member Since:

Jul 04, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

35 Marathons, ultras and triathlons including the Hawaii Ironman.  I started running for fitness in 1968 and I ran my first road race, the Virginia 10 Miler in 1977.  Currently in the process of running 25 consecutive Marine Corps Marathons and marathons in 50 states.  My athletic endeavors are focused on raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and inspiring others to pursue healthy lifestyles.

Short-Term Running Goals:

My short term goal is to qualify for the Boston Marathon this Fall, raise $5K for St. Jude Children's Hospital and to cure my plantar faciatis.  I plan to run the Marine Corps Marathon in October '08, the St. Jude Memphis Marathon in Dec '08, the Catalina Island Marathon in Mar '09, the Boston Marathon in Apr '09, and the Wildflower Triathlon in May '09.  

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run marathons into my 80's.  Complete a marathon or ultra in all 50 states and all the continents.  I would like to inspire other runners to achieve beyond their dreams.  

Personal:

My running world headquarters is located on a small avocado ranch in Fallbrook, California, USA:  Rancho Tres Palmes.  I am a retired U.S. Marine with a wife and 5 children ranging in age from 21 to 2.  I have lived all over the world and speak several languages.  Running has been a great way to meet people from different countries and all walks of life.  Currently, I am the President of the Fallbrook Running and Walking Club and the Washington, DC Roadrunners SLR Group and the Camp Pendleton, CA Triathlon Club.  

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Sat, Sep 13, 2008
Race: Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:45:02
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Ran Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon, Camp Pendleton, CA as a time trial gauge of conditioning for upcoming marathons.  The course was familiar from past runs, but very challenging due to dirt track and moderate hills.  Fortunately, sky was overcast which kept heat from being a factor.  Felt strong but a near maximum effort. PR for this race which I ran in 2004 and 2005. The race validates the value of Tues track workouts.  Did additional miles before and after the race.  Used Sportsquest products. 

Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 3.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Comments
From The Howling Commando on Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 08:36:58

Sounds like you had a super day! Congrats!

From hammerinhank on Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 14:35:05

Thanks for the comment. I went over my past times for this race and found that this was a PR for the course by 4 minutes. As always, the trick is to absorb the effort, recover and remain injury free.

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