2010, My year to smash all of my PR's

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Location:

North Charleston,SC,USA

Member Since:

Nov 02, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

 

 3 mile (2007) in the Marines  19:00
 5k (Mar 2010) 19:53
 10k (May 2010)  42:06
 10 mile (Nov 2009)  1:15:47
 Half Marathon (Jan 2010)  1:37:57
Marathon (Oct 2010)

3:47:06

12 Hour Ultra (July 2010) 60.8 miles

Short-Term Running Goals:

Qu’est-ce que c’est? 12 h Run (Jul 4) Over 60 miles 60.8 miles

Run a marathon under 4 hours

Run a 5k under 19 minutes

St. George Marathon (Oct 2, 2010)

Myrtle Beach Marathon (Feb 19, 2011) 

Possible upcoming races:

Charleston Half Marathon (Jan 2011) Sub 1:32

2010 Goals:

- Run 2010 miles

- Do 2010 Pull ups (2010+)

- 20,100 Push ups/Sit Ups (20100 so far)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run a Boston Qualifier

Run an ultra marathon

Run a 100 miler

Run at least one marathon a year

Sub 5:20 mile

Sub 18:30 5k

Sub 38 10k

Sub 1:25 half

Sub 3 hour marathon

Badwater Ultra

Hurt 100

Bear 100

Moab 100

Wasatch 100

Umstead 100

Personal:

My name is Vinh Nguyen. I'm 28 years old, former Marine...

Started running when I joined the military in 1999. I did not enjoy running until 2006-7 when I started training for my first marathon. In the Marines, we ran an average of 3-5 miles. I never ran any distances longer than that until I started training for the Myrtle Beach Marathon in 2007.

Currently working as a government contractor (electronics technician).

I finished my Associates of Science in August and have finally been able to train hard full time. I decided to take time of school to see how much of a difference it will make and maybe hopefully achieve my goal and qualify for Boston.

 "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum"
"The only easy day was yesterday"

 

 

Vinh's Power Songs
Pitbull feat Akon - Shut it down
DJ Khaled - All I do is win
Ludacris - How low can you go
TI - Big Things Poppin
Kanye - Amazing

 

 

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EZ 2 miles. Will report about the race tomorrow =) 

Update: So it is freakin snowing here in Myrtle Beach. As of right now the race is delayed half an hour, but it may be pushed back or even cancelled =( It's not snowing bad or anything but it hardly ever snows here and people are freaking out. Will update if anything changes. Thanks for all the comments so far. I will reply soon!

Comments
From Samantha Dean-Howard on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 07:07:08 from 78.32.130.9

GOOD LUCK :-D

From flatlander on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 07:59:53 from 198.207.244.102

Good luck on your race tomorrow.

From Huans32 on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 08:13:23 from 98.202.0.57

WOOT WOOT WOOT!!! Race day tomorrrrrrooowww!! Cant wait to here how it goes man. Your going to run great.

From SlowJoe on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 11:14:33 from 71.21.119.111

Go get 'em Vinh, you got this!

From Adam on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 11:22:49 from 68.59.20.62

Good luck tomorrow Vinh!

From Kelli on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 13:11:01 from 71.219.89.82

GOOD LUCK!!!! May the marathon Gods smile down upon you and give you the best race ever!! I am so EXCITED!!!!!!

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 17:24:14 from 67.42.27.114

Best wishes.

From Smooth on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 18:30:19 from 174.23.239.148

You've trained hard, Vinh! Now's the time to put it all together. You're gonna do AWESOME!

BEST of wishes to you. Can't wait to read your report! :)

From SlowJoe on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 23:28:27 from 71.21.119.111

That's what happens when they have snow or ice here too. Everyone huddles at home and everything gets cancelled! Hope that is not the case there but if it is, you'll find another marathon. We all expect, no demand, you will race soon!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 17:06:15 from 174.52.45.85

Anxiously awaiting a report. :)

From Bonnie on Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 17:07:12 from 64.119.33.134

The race was cancelled ... such a bummer Vinh.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 17:08:52 from 174.52.45.85

Who cancels a race because of snow?? STINK!!! I am so sorry Vinh.

From vinh on Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 10:48:08 from 75.176.142.13

Thanks everyone for the support. It really does stink! Please read the most updated blog entry comment I posted. I will reply to everyone when I get back to Charleston. I'm thankful to have all of your support. You guys/gals are awesome!

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