Bib # - 1598
Event - MARATHON
1st Half - 1:48:20
Pace - 8:17 (per mile)
2nd Half - 1:54:24
Pace - 8:44 (per mile)
Final Chip Time - 3:42:43
Pace - 8:30 (average per mile)
Final Gun Time 3:44:20
Division Place: 62 (M 35-39)
Gender Place: 279 (M)
Overall Place: 339
I started out strong, then decreased my pace to conserve energy after the 13.1 mile mark. The last two miles were very strong due to adrenaline and overall excitement from an enthusiastic crowd!
Monday, April 30, 2007
Saturday, April 28, 2007
New Jersey Marathon: Race Date - April 29, 2007
It's official... look for Bib # 1598!
To see this exciting 2-loop course through the diverse neighborhoods and business districts of Long Branch, and neighboring Monmouth Beach, check out the New Jersey Marathon Course Photo Album.
Stay tuned for a full report after the weekend!
To see this exciting 2-loop course through the diverse neighborhoods and business districts of Long Branch, and neighboring Monmouth Beach, check out the New Jersey Marathon Course Photo Album.
Stay tuned for a full report after the weekend!
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Mission Moment - Inspiration From Team Heroes
MISSION MOMENT
As race weekend looms just days away for some of you and a little over a week for others make sure that you are always remembering the reason as to the true purpose behind Team In Training.
REMEMBER Adam Spector and how your emails to him, your dedication and effort, and your drive to do something bigger than yourselves was an inspiration to him and to his life that was cut way short.
REMEMBER Markie Rodgers and let his smile be your motivation when you feel like you are tiring at mile 7 or 10 or 25.
REMEMBER David Wolovitz and the gratitude and appreciation he has for Team In Training, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, most importantly each and everyone of you for every mile ran and every dollar raised.
REMEMBER the stories that your teammates have told you throughout this journey about their loved ones and the reasons as to why they lace up those shoes.
REMEMBER the mission moments at training and in these emails. Let the words of Curtis Bronson or Karen Ryder help you catch that second wind.
REMEMBER your own personal reasons. Maybe a family member or a friend was diagnosed with a blood cancer and you are doing this in honor or in memory of them. Maybe you are a survivor and you know that this full or half marathon is only another challenge in your life. You have already crossed other truly amazing finish lines in your past, this will be added to that incredible list.
Most importantly REMEMBER that you are not out there alone. You are running and walking for every person who has been touched by these terrible diseases. Your fundraising efforts will forever impact our mission of finding cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma while improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Everyone wearing purple on race day is your teammate, your coach and your support system. We are all in this together…we are one big TEAM!
REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE A HERO!!!
You can do this! We are all so incredibly proud of all of you and cannot wait to hear about your experiences.
THE HOME STRETCH
For a lot of you this is it!!! This is the big weekend!!! Smile and take it all in. You will never forget this experience.
Amanda - Team In Training Campaign Coordinator
As race weekend looms just days away for some of you and a little over a week for others make sure that you are always remembering the reason as to the true purpose behind Team In Training.
REMEMBER Adam Spector and how your emails to him, your dedication and effort, and your drive to do something bigger than yourselves was an inspiration to him and to his life that was cut way short.
REMEMBER Markie Rodgers and let his smile be your motivation when you feel like you are tiring at mile 7 or 10 or 25.
REMEMBER David Wolovitz and the gratitude and appreciation he has for Team In Training, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, most importantly each and everyone of you for every mile ran and every dollar raised.
REMEMBER the stories that your teammates have told you throughout this journey about their loved ones and the reasons as to why they lace up those shoes.
REMEMBER the mission moments at training and in these emails. Let the words of Curtis Bronson or Karen Ryder help you catch that second wind.
REMEMBER your own personal reasons. Maybe a family member or a friend was diagnosed with a blood cancer and you are doing this in honor or in memory of them. Maybe you are a survivor and you know that this full or half marathon is only another challenge in your life. You have already crossed other truly amazing finish lines in your past, this will be added to that incredible list.
Most importantly REMEMBER that you are not out there alone. You are running and walking for every person who has been touched by these terrible diseases. Your fundraising efforts will forever impact our mission of finding cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma while improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Everyone wearing purple on race day is your teammate, your coach and your support system. We are all in this together…we are one big TEAM!
REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE A HERO!!!
You can do this! We are all so incredibly proud of all of you and cannot wait to hear about your experiences.
THE HOME STRETCH
For a lot of you this is it!!! This is the big weekend!!! Smile and take it all in. You will never forget this experience.
Amanda - Team In Training Campaign Coordinator
Sunday, April 22, 2007
The Second Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-mile Run
We did not have a traditional practice today, but most of us entered the Second Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-mile Run.
My results:
Chip Time: 00:33:14
Clock Time: 00:33:26
Overall: 54 out of 919
Division Place (Males 35 to 39): 7 out of 89
Pace: 6:41.2
Compared to my last speed trial in January, I reduced my pace time by 30 seconds!
For the New Jersey marathon next week, I plan to run between 8:30 and 9:00 per mile, so I'm in good shape to finish the race around 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Fundraising update... I have reached $2480! If you are interested in making a donation on my behalf, you have until the end of May.
What a great season! I heard several inspiring stories pertaining to the cause and met so many amazing people. I'm looking forward to becoming a mentor during the fall season for Team In Training, and will continue to share my experience through this website.
Next Saturday, I will travel to Long Branch, NJ for several pre-marathon events. Sunday is the marathon... wish me luck!
I will share my experience here next week... stay tuned!
My results:
Chip Time: 00:33:14
Clock Time: 00:33:26
Overall: 54 out of 919
Division Place (Males 35 to 39): 7 out of 89
Pace: 6:41.2
Compared to my last speed trial in January, I reduced my pace time by 30 seconds!
For the New Jersey marathon next week, I plan to run between 8:30 and 9:00 per mile, so I'm in good shape to finish the race around 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Fundraising update... I have reached $2480! If you are interested in making a donation on my behalf, you have until the end of May.
What a great season! I heard several inspiring stories pertaining to the cause and met so many amazing people. I'm looking forward to becoming a mentor during the fall season for Team In Training, and will continue to share my experience through this website.
Next Saturday, I will travel to Long Branch, NJ for several pre-marathon events. Sunday is the marathon... wish me luck!
I will share my experience here next week... stay tuned!
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Twentieth Practice - Kelly Drive
Full marathon participants completed twenty two miles today!!! Thanks Denny and Lauren for the support during this long run!
My final mile today was dedicated to Adam Spector.
Fundraising update... I have reached $2430! Fundraising for the Spring 2007 season ended on April 13, but I was informed that the website will be active 30 days after my main event. If you would like to make a donation on my behalf, you have until the end of May.
Next Sunday, we return to Valley Forge for the Second Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run. See "Stephen's Links" for the Valley Forge Revolutionary Run website. Sign-up now!
My final mile today was dedicated to Adam Spector.
Fundraising update... I have reached $2430! Fundraising for the Spring 2007 season ended on April 13, but I was informed that the website will be active 30 days after my main event. If you would like to make a donation on my behalf, you have until the end of May.
Next Sunday, we return to Valley Forge for the Second Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run. See "Stephen's Links" for the Valley Forge Revolutionary Run website. Sign-up now!
Friday, April 13, 2007
Mission Moment - Adam Spector
Honored Team Hero (Spring 2007)
Adam Spector
I know that all of us have been touched by TNT Honored Hero Adam Spector, and the courage that he showed in his battle against Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I am sorry to send along this news but Adam passed away Wednesday night. I know we all had him in our thoughts and prayers, and now we will carry him with his us memory.
Amanda - Team In Training Campaign Coordinator
Adam Spector
I know that all of us have been touched by TNT Honored Hero Adam Spector, and the courage that he showed in his battle against Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I am sorry to send along this news but Adam passed away Wednesday night. I know we all had him in our thoughts and prayers, and now we will carry him with his us memory.
Amanda - Team In Training Campaign Coordinator
Saturday, April 7, 2007
Nineteenth Practice - Valley Green
Full marathon participants completed eleven miles today. What happened to Spring... it was very cold this morning!
Fundraising update... I have reached $2430! Fundraising for the Spring 2007 season ends on April 13, so please pass the word to your family and friends!
The Second Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run is scheduled for Sunday, April 22. See "Stephen's Links" for the Valley Forge Revolutionary Run website. Sign-up now!
Next Saturday, we return to Kelly Drive for our final long run of twenty two miles!
Fundraising update... I have reached $2430! Fundraising for the Spring 2007 season ends on April 13, so please pass the word to your family and friends!
The Second Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run is scheduled for Sunday, April 22. See "Stephen's Links" for the Valley Forge Revolutionary Run website. Sign-up now!
Next Saturday, we return to Kelly Drive for our final long run of twenty two miles!
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