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Location:

AZ,

Member Since:

Mar 10, 2012

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Personal Records:

5k: 15:38 2014 Carlsbad 5000

10k: 33:06 2012 Mesa Turkey Trot

Half Marathon: 1:11:40 2013 Eugene Half Marathon

Marathon 2:32:14 2012 Tucson Marathon

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Eugene Half Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 15:30 5k

Sub 1:10 Half Marathon 

Sub 2:30 Marathon

Personal:

Husband to speedy wife Allison and father to Camryn (7) and Brandon (5).  Graduate of Weber State University where I played on the tennis team.  I love to run, help others get faster, and always learn about the sport I love.  My wife Allison and I have a blog called AZ Parents on the Run about our running lives with kids.

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Sun, Aug 19, 2012
Race: AFC Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:17:34, Place overall: 21, Place in age division: 4
Total Distance
18.00

1:17:34 21st place and 3rd or 4th age group. It was a tough day. It was hot here in San Diego and even though I train on the heat it was still tough. I knew it was hot so I was conservative but I just couldn't go as fast as I wanted today. The nasty hills at the end were tough as usual. Everyone ran much slower than they hoped and it was just one of those tough weather days. I ran hard and gave it my all and after looking at my splits I ran a pretty smart race. I actually placed pretty well (21st) and was 3rd or 4th in my age group. I wish I would have run faster but I can't be upset with an honest effort in tough conditions. Now I get to enjoy a great day in San Diego!

Comments
From Hamdog Alum on Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 15:39:40 from 71.90.5.18

Nice time for hot temps!

From Jake K on Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 20:05:43 from 97.126.131.66

Everyone who ran Boston this year understands what you went brought today... Chalk it up to a character builder... You're going to have a big fall!

From Derek D on Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 20:35:10 from 198.228.216.32

Thanks guys! Not the Boston Massacre but tough conditions 75-80 degrees w/equal humidity. Everyone ran slower than anticipated. Just part of running.

From Burt on Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 07:38:50 from 72.223.86.148

Great job Derek D!

Jake, why would you tell him he's going to fall? That's not nice.

From RileyCook on Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 09:14:30 from 132.3.57.68

Derek, I was in San Diego just over a week ago and it was crazy humid! If conditions were similar to what I experienced it would be very difficult to race in. Nice job hanging tough and still posting a good finish.

From Andrea on Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 09:56:59 from 72.37.171.52

Good job! Sometimes the weather just doesn't cooperate...I looked up the results and it seemed like a tough day in terms of time for everyone out there.

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