Mike Runningwolf: 10 MILER 8/23/08

Ran my ten miler today. Guess this is the first step toward PF Chang marathon training. It felt fine even though it took 1 hr and 15 min. I guess I should have brought my sundile instead of my watch. At the end of the ten I felt like I wanted to tag on another two but will stick to the training schedule. Weather was perfect!well hydrated! and got some sleep. All helps. I can't wait till I can start working past 12 miles (base) and get with some speed work so I can hopefully get past my grandpa pace.

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GENERAL
Mike was born in Missouri and grew up in Bentonville, Arkansas. Mike lived in St. Louis for 7 years before moving to Boise to finish his degree at Boise State University where he met his wife, Monica. Mike and Monica dated for 6 years and were married June 6th, 2004 at the historical Bishops House by the Boise Foothills. Their honeymoon was a memorable month-long backbacking European adventure, traveling to England, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Austria, and Holland.

EDUCATION
Boise State University, BA Kinesiology, BA History
St. Louis Community College, General Studies
St. Louis Police Acadamy, Level I Officer Endorsement
Bentonville, AR High School

OCCUPATION
Teaching US History at Meridian High School
Coach for Team Apex
Mike chose teaching because he has a passion for history and education.

COACHING
2000 BSU Coaching Track & Field Course
2002 Vallivue Football Coach
2003 BSU BA Kinesiology
2006 Personal Training with TEAM APEX
2007 Coaching & Personal Training with TEAM APEX

HOBBIES
Mike enjoys running, watching movies, studying history, and spending time with his wife and their Boxer, Buddy.Mike is in the process of writing a fictional manuscript which received a thumbs up from the publishing company thus far.

FAVORITE QUOTE
"What the mind of man can conceive and believe, the mind of man can achieve." --Napoleon Hill

PETS
Mike has a 2 year old Boxer named Buddy. He enjoys going bye-bye, running middle distance, and requests daily ear massages.

I RUN BECAUSE...
Mike runs because it helps him feel good and helps him keep his sanity. Mike's favorite runs are with his wife and Buddy.

I RUN WITH TEAM APEX BECAUSE...
Mike enjoys coaching with Team Apex, sharing the joy of running with others and seeing others improve their quality of life through running.

ATHLETIC PROFILE
Mike's interests have been in sprinting distances in track since Jr High School. He excelled at 100m/200m events through HS and at BSU and now enjoys teaching others to succeed in sprinting. Mike also excelled in Football since Jr HS to the community league in 2007.

PERSONAL BESTS
1984 Bentonville, AR Track 100m 11.3
1986 HS Arkansas State All-Star Football
1987 HS Arkansas State All-Star Football
1998 Boise, ID Track 100m 10.9

TEAM APEX PROFILE
Mike is an active participant and contributor with the Team Apex Athletic Center. Mike is the Team Apex President of the Board of Directors. He is a personal speed and strength coach, serves as a "running buddy" for beginners, and develops track training programs. He is also involved in setting up and maintaining 3-5 free running and walking groups for Team Apex participants on a weekly basis. Mike is a current member of the USATF.

GOALS
Short Term: Build a base of mileage
Intermediate: Local 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathons
Long Term: Rock & Roll AZ Marathon in January 09
Dream Goal:

MEDICAL & INJURY PROFILE
Mike has been fortunate to have never sustained an acute or chronic running injury. (We won't go into Football injuries!)

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10 MILER 8/23/08

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