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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11 @ 7:51 pace, 2 cool down. Ran with more FRBers! Sorry I can't remember everyone who was there but I do remember Mark, Teena, Smooth, Paul, Tom Slick, RAD, Marty, and Allie. Awesome run today! 

Comments
From Huans32 on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 11:59:54 from 98.202.0.57

Great run there. Looking forward to running with you again on Tue. Your a awesome runner and a great friend. Next weekend your going to do great.

From allie on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 12:06:56 from 174.19.51.35

great run today, and so nice to meet you. you are looking really strong for next week. good luck!

From vinh on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 12:41:20 from 98.202.140.218

Mark - awesome run today. You are looking strong my man. Thanks for everything you've done for me so far. It's been nice to hang with you and the other bloggers. I'll see u on Tuesday!

Allie - It was a pleasure meeting you today. I'm in awe when I'm in the presence of great runners like you, Mark, Teena and everyone else. =) looking forward to seeing everyone at STG!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 13:05:03 from 174.23.122.157

Vinh~

You are the man!!! :) :) :)

It was so nice finally meeting you in person.

SGM is going to be a big party!!! :) :) :)

From vinh on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 14:32:28 from 166.205.142.107

Teena! So good to finally meet you and Smooth! I just hope I can finish in the vicinity of time after you do. You are gonna do awesome! SGM is going to be a blast!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 14:51:49 from 174.23.122.157

Vinh~

You are going to beat me by at least two miles!!! :) :) :)

From vinh on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 17:08:31 from 98.202.140.218

Haha Teena! Trust me, you are going to be ahead of me. This is your home turf. I'll just try to keep up =)

From Kelli on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 18:38:32 from 71.219.65.246

Did you miss me?

Dang it, I wanted to be there. Glad you had a GREAT run!!

From vinh on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 18:49:21 from 98.202.140.218

Kelli! Yes we missed you! I was hoping to see you before STG. Well actually I probably wont see you there b/c you'll be too far ahead of me. Maybe at the finish line haha.

From Smooth on Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 18:55:45 from 67.41.235.104

It was WONDERFUL to finally meet you in person! We need to go get some pho sometime! :). You are gonna do AWESOME at SG! BQ will be cool for your upcoming special b'day 10/10/10!!!! :)

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 22:20:31 from 174.19.60.121

Very strong run. Great to meet you. Looking forward to a great SGM from you.

From vinh on Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 23:59:38 from 98.202.140.218

Smooth! It was so good to see you! Yes, we need to get some pho sometime =) I'll do my best a STG but I'm not quite sure I have a BQ in me right now. I know one thing though, I am going to have a blast with all of you there!

Paul - It was great meeting you too! I'm feeling good about SGM. I hope we all do well there. I know you will!

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