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Streaking

By Matt | Published: July 16, 2010
I promised myself that I would try to avoid making all the posts on this site about my running. Its a terribly interesting topic to me … and a terribly boring topic to almost everyone else. I appreciate it when friends and family indulge me in tolerating tales of my more meaningful races, but even [...]
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The Spring Season

By Matt | Published: June 1, 2010
I wrapped up the Spring running season with a decent performance at the Soldier Field 10 mile race this past Saturday. Set a new PR for the 10 mile distance (1:13:28) and managed a top 5% overall finish (top 10% of men, and top 9% in age group). It wasn’t my best racing effort, but [...]
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Mini Marathon 2010

By Matt | Published: May 9, 2010
Ran a great race at the Indianapolis Mini Marathon — a new PR for the half marathon distance: 1:35:51. I didn’t go into the race even thinking I had a shot at a personal best, but the splits kept clicking off a little faster than my original plan. I finally decided to go for it [...]
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Unicorns

By Matt | Published: May 1, 2010
It only took me 4 years, but I’m finally a Boston Marathon runner. Great race; great experience. Who knew Bostonites could be so nice when they try? Not an awesome performance (3:27), but still my second fastest marathon to date. And for my reward? I get to wear unicorns.
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Mission Accomplished!

By Matt | Published: October 12, 2008
It took two years, and I nearly had to kill myself with an intensive training regimen, but I finally qualified for the Boston Marathon! I ran a 3:14:37 at the St. George marathon on October 4. That time qualifies me for Boston (with a 6 minute, 22 second cushion) and represents a new personal best marathon [...]
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Taper Time

By Matt | Published: September 16, 2008
I’ve now finished the core of my marathon training, and I’m officially in taper mode for the next three weeks leading up to St. George marathon. In case I haven’t previously explained, I’m looking to run a fast enough race at St. George to qualify for the Boston Marathon (I need a 3:20 or better). [...]
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PR, PR

By Matt | Published: August 24, 2008
I set two giant personal records last week, one for racing and one for training. First, in the Chicago Distance Classic half-marathon, I finally managed to get under the 1:40 hurdle and posted a respectable 1:37:22. While I was generally pleased with the result (a new PR by 3 minutes), to be honest the time [...]
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Insane Running

By Matt | Published: June 12, 2008
After a two month hiatus in January/February, I’m back running … with a vengeance. Though not in peak shape, I had a decent race at the Indianapolis Mini Marathon in early May, finishing in the top 10% overall. Three weeks later, I finally got to run the Soldier Field 10, which finishes on the 50-yard [...]
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2000 Miles

By Matt | Published: November 1, 2007
Yesterday I accomplished another one of my 2007 running goals: I have now run over 2000 miles for the year. To put that in some perspective, from Chicago, two thousand miles is father than the straight-line distance to Miami. Farther than Los Angeles or San Francisco. Farther than Seattle. Farther than Mexico City. Farther than [...]
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Chicago Marathon 2007

By Matt | Published: October 11, 2007
I survived the 2007 Chicago Marathon. Yes, “survived” is the right word. The race started well, but eventually the wheels came off entirely. Facing 90° temperatures and 90% humidity (in October!?), all thoughts of PRs and BQs went out the window by mile 6. This was a day where avoiding the DNF was all that [...]
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