| Location: chicago,IL, Member Since: Aug 06, 2008 Gender: Male Goal Type: Boston Qualifier Running Accomplishments: Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon 2008 - 2:02 Short-Term Running Goals: I am training for the NYC Marathon. I would like to finish in under 3:50. I am using the Hal Higdon Intermediate II training schedule. Long-Term Running Goals: Qualify for Boston 2010 Personal: I am 38 y/o andjust finishing up medical school. It is difficult to keep up with rigorous training schedules and med school...but I find it is one of the only ways for me to get some time to clear my head.
I dedicate all of my races to an elementary school in Zambia that my parents are helping to build. For this year, I found a corporate donor (via ebay) that is donating $9000 to the school. In exchange, I have offered to wear pajamas bearing their slogan while I train and race! (I know...its pretty crazy...but its all for a great cause) More info about me and my running can be found at MilesForMacha.com
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| | I am leaving for Africa this evening. I will be there for 7 weeks. While over there, I will be helping in a local hospital and helping with the new school and boarding home that my parents are working on. It will be a challenge to keep up with my training schedule! I will be posting stories and pictures on my blog at MilesForMacha.com, so if you are interested, please take a look. | | Comments(2) |
| | 9:35 pace I am in Zambia Africa. After a 48 hours or travel, I was not exactly ready to run, but I did. elevation in Macha, Zambia is 3993ft compared to about 600 in Chicago...so this is going to take some adjustment!
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| | Overall pace was 9:12 I struggling with the hills and elevation here in Zambia. I guess I will just have to take it slow and adjust :)
Thanks for all the advice and support from members on this site!
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| | first 4 miles at 8:55 and the remainder at 9:13 feeling a little better with the runs here in Africa. now I just need to get a long run in this week. I've had to adjust my training schedule a little bit, but I think all in all, I will be able to get most of the runs in.
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| | 8:57 pace. This is my first sub 9min pace since arrivng in Africa. Lots of things going on that make it difficult to run, but I am trying o get as much in as possible. hopefully I will get a chance soon for a long run, as I have not followed my training schedule very well over the past 2 weeks. | | Add Comment |
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