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My Information
Name: Pat O'Connor
Favorite Runs: Long
Years Running: 2
Age/Gender: 21, Male
Location: NY, US
Date Joined: 10/01/2007
I grew up in Orange County, NY, and went to Catholic Schools my whole life. After 9/11 I wanted to join the military, so I applied and got into the Military College of Vermont. I am currently a senior and am contracted to be a pilot in the U.S. Air Force.
I started running to get in shape for the military, and ended up running farther and farther distances. About a year and a half ago I registered for my first marathon, the Stowe Marathon, and ended up running it September 10. Surprisingly, I finished it in 4:29. Coming from someone with no running background in high school (football player), I was pretty content but had a hard recovery. I ran my second one last month, and took second place for my age group. I had a great recovery, so I'm going to squeeze in the Green Mountain Marathon on Oct 20. My long-range goal is a 50-miler in the Spring. I'd like to get at least 2 more marathons in before I try it.
Latest Log Entry
Type of Run:: Hill
Distance: 4 mi
Conditions: Uphill
Date: 10/03/2007