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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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to Ukraine's Armed Forces

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Totals

Total Distance

22.40

Sun, Aug 31, 2008

Race: Nike+ Human race 10K (6.25 Miles) 00:59:27

Total Distance

6.25

I ran this race with my girlfriend. Slow and steady pace. It was the first time she had run more than 5 miles...and she did it all without walking.

Poorly organized race. 15,000 runners and the space for the start and finish was way too small. The course was a narrow bike path and they didn't spread out the start enough to make things flow smooth. I was just running it for fun with my girlfriend, so I didnt mind, but I know alot of people were very frustrated.

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Mon, Sep 01, 2008

Total Distance

4.00

8:06 pace

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Tue, Sep 02, 2008

Total Distance

0.00

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.

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Fri, Sep 05, 2008

Total Distance

4.65

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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Sat, Sep 06, 2008

Total Distance

7.50

9:18 pace