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Member NameSteve Gilbert
LocationUnited States
Age67
SexMale
Years Running33 
Max Distancemarathon 
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Types of RunningRoad Runner
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Fitness StatementNever particularly athletic. Did not consider myself a "runner" until I read that "if you run, you are a runner". Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2004. Started training at Rock Steady Boxing, a unique non-contact boxing training program designed for people with PD, in 2007. As a result, I feel I have achieved the best fitness level of my life for my age despite the effects of PD. I run because I can, because it is empowering, as a symbol of believing in yourself, and to honor those who are challenged by their physical condition and are not so blessed. 
Quote“From an encouraging bystander: "Mile 12. Only a mile to go. You're finished!" (Well, which is it?) Overheard on a training run, "We were getting ready for (race), and there was this old guy, musta been about 70, . . . " Heard at mile 3 of a half marathon: "I don't mind the heat, I just don't like to run in it!" "Be prepared to take what the day has to offer." - Charlie, The Blue Mile” 
Running AchievementsI ran my first marathon at age 66, with guidance and companionship (step for step) from my brother. Achieved my goal of finishing the 2013 Indy "500" Festival Mini healthy. Missed my 'silent' goal of eclipsing my time set in 1984 at the Mini, where I started running, by only 25 seconds. I started running late, but continued improvement illustrates that training and commitment can go a long way in compensating for the loss of under-appreciated youthful energy. I am excited about the Double Road Race Indy coming August 11th. (Any day running is another good day of praising the blessing.) 

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Upcoming Races

Date Event Name Location Distance    
6/30/13 Double Road Race Overland Park  Overland Park, Kansas  DOUBLE ROAD RACE     
8/11/13 Double Road Race Indy  Indianapolis, IN  DOUBLE ROAD RACE     
9/22/13 Beyond the Badge  Indianapolis   5K     
11/5/13 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon  Indianapolis, IN  1/2 Marathon     

Recent Races

Date Event Name Location Distance Race Time Place
5/18/13 Race Around the Reservoir  Fishers, IN  1/2 Marathon  2:02:33  819/2128 
5/4/13 "500" Festival Mini-Marathon  Indianapolis, IN  1/2 Marathon  1:59:58  7165/30,063 
4/6/13 500 Festival training series  Indianapolis, IN  15K  1:24:16  455/1533 
3/9/13 500 Festival training series  Indianapolis, IN  10K  55:33  431/1534 
2/9/13 500 Festival training series  Indianapolis, IN  5K  28:16  526/1264 
11/3/12 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon  Indianapolis, IN  1/2 Marathon  2:02:18  2090 
9/23/12 Beyond the Badge   Indianapolis, IN  5K  28:32  163 

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Saturday, May 18th, 2013
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Geist Half-marathon today. Second half of traditional Indy Month-of-May club event. A marathon with a half time! Good day as always. Geist PB.

Saturday, May 4th, 2013
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Great day at the Indy 500 mini-marathon with my brother, the Rock Steady Road Team, and 35,000 of our closest friends.

run Way to go Steve...I am so proud of you! Sub two hours!!!!!!
Bob Anderson 5/4/13 10:16 pm
run Thanks, Bob. It was good anyway, but that was a big, thick coat of icing. First sub-2 since I turned 40! 5K split to start was faster than my 5K race time, and the AG % is edging up. Not the PR I would have liked. Still hungry. Sore in all the right places. Geist half in two weeks. Not as crowded, but hilly. We will see what the day will allow.
Steve Gilbert 5/6/13 5:35 pm
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
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26.2 minute remembrance Run for Boston at Blue Mile Fishers, a wonderful re-confirmation of the spirit of the running community and in a larger sense America.

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/indianapolis-retailer-hosts-run-in-honor-of-boston-marathon-blast-victims

Saturday, April 20th, 2013
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Easy run, prep for 500 Festival mini, Geist half, then Double Road Race OP. Only 37 degrees. We are not getting any warm-weather conditioning! (Need a road trip.)

run I did last hard run prep for Mini, hoping is stays fairly cool.
Bruce Gilbert 4/20/13 8:09 pm
Thursday, April 18th, 2013
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Just another day at Rock Steady. 1 mile warm-up plus an hour of good core work. Great prep for The One AMerica '500" Festival Mini-Marathon and the Geist half in May, and The Double Road Race Overland Park in June. #minimarathon @RockStdyBoxing @Geist

Saturday, April 6th, 2013
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15K + warmup/cooldown. Pre-half marathon event. Based at White River State Park, where the Double Road Race Indy will start.

Monday, April 1st, 2013
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Tempo run alternating .25 mi on, .25 mi easy

Saturday, March 9th, 2013
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10K prep race for 5/4 half-marathon

Friday, March 8th, 2013
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Heavy core day Tuesday at Rock steady Boxing, with dead-lifts and a lot of side lunges. Came in handy shoveling 6 inches of heavy wet snow on Wednesday.

Friday, March 8th, 2013
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Nice core work day at Rock Steady Boxing after treadmill warmup. Looking forward to a good 10K Saturday.

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runnerCheck out my video on my profile!
Steve Gilbert 5/18/13 5:49 pm
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runnerWhite River State Park, NCAA Hall of Champions, National Institute for Fitness and Sport, Planet Fitness, Rock Steady Boxing, and Blue Mile all confirmed for Double Road Race Indy. More announcements soon.
Steve Gilbert 5/18/13 5:43 pm
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runnerCheck out my video on my profile!
Steve Gilbert 5/10/13 5:55 am
runnerGood video...you are an inspiration Steve...
Bob Anderson 5/11/13 12:02 pm
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Steve Gilbert 5/6/13 5:48 am
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Steve Gilbert 5/3/13 7:04 pm
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Steve Gilbert 4/18/13 1:29 pm
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Steve Gilbert 4/8/13 5:01 pm
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Steve Gilbert 2/19/13 5:43 pm
runnerLove the video...
Bob Anderson 2/20/13 8:50 pm
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runnerExciting day yesterday. The Road Team from Rock Steady Boxing for the One America 500 Festival Mini Marathon/5K is now at 20 and growing. Rock Steady is an innovative exercise program to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson's Disease. We will Rock the course!
Steve Gilbert 2/1/13 5:17 am
runnerRock Steady Boxing
Bruce Gilbert 2/3/13 11:58 am
runner26 as of today. If you see us 5/4, say Hello!
Steve Gilbert 2/7/13 11:18 am
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runnerWhy I CAN run is all about the cross training program I have been in for five years. Tuesday we had guests from Ch. 8 news who aired a feature on Rock Steady Boxing at 5:30 last night. Watch at: http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/health/parkinsons-patients-fight-back-with-boxing-moves?ref=scroller
Steve Gilbert 12/12/12 7:43 pm
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runnerCheck out my video on my profile!
Steve Gilbert 12/10/12 12:31 pm
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runner"Monumental Bean" is a 3 minute video produced by Kristy Follmar, trainer at Rock Steady Boxing. With encouragement and inspiration from family and friends, I trained for my first marathon last summer. All was going well until I got into the last month, when poor form (hamstring dominance poor glute action) began to take a toll on my knees. The training pace had indicated a possible 4:30 - 5:00 finish until the falloff following 3:00 and 3:45 long runs when the poor technique began to take its toll. I had enough leg strength to carry a half, but without the glutes the knees began to lose stability . Determination trumped prudence, and I finished in 6:22:21 thrilled, fulfilled, and with extremely sore knees. My brother (a 3:30 marathoner), who supported me throughout, sacrificed his race to be there step for step. Unending thanks to my wife, teammates, and many friends who were there in person or in spirit. I ran as a way to praise the blessings I have received, and to honor and encourage those who are in a tougher race every day than I was last November. It was a privilege to donate my medal to Medals4Mettle. (http://www.medals4mettle.org)
Steve Gilbert 9/17/12 10:23 am
runnerCool video...I really wished I could make your race but I just am not going to be able too...how about you coming out to our Dec 23 Double in Pleasanton?
Bob Anderson 9/18/12 6:06 pm
runnerIMM tomorrow! Sorry you couldn't join us, but I know you are nearing the end of a great project. The day looks good, course is good, I feel good. Ready for whatever the day will allow. Would love to get my"old guy" PB, but overall just happy to be able to participate.
Steve Gilbert 11/2/12 12:39 pm
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runnerCheck out my video on my profile!
Steve Gilbert 9/16/12 8:47 pm
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Steve Gilbert 7/12/12 6:26 pm
runnerGreat video...
Bob Anderson 7/12/12 10:00 pm
runnerSteve, inspirational movie and story. All the best as you pursue your current marathon goal.
Gary Funck 7/12/12 10:02 pm
runnerI need to share this with my friend who's father has PD. She helped get a benefit race started (Speedy PD 10k and 5k) several years ago. One of the therapies use in the local support program is dancing...have had good results. Keep running!
Barry Anderson 7/14/12 9:38 am
runnerThanks to your friend. This might be of interest http://www.youngparkinsons.org/articles/music-therapy. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any help regarding our fitness program for PWP.
Steve Gilbert 7/16/12 8:29 am
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UjENA FIT Club Fit Log Entries (2013) 2012

Wk #Log DateEntry TypeActualDay AvgWk TotWk PointsAcc Pnts
17 Wks 45 Days 2.6 Days/Wk Avg 64.9 mi 0.3 avg 2.4 avg  
17Sat 5/1812.1-14 Miles14.5 2.1 mi14.5 mi29166
 Sat 5/412.1-14 Miles14 mi.   15152
 Wed 5/11 Mile Run or Walk1   1138
16Tue 4/30All Workouts 1 Hour0.5 mi. + 90 min x-train 0.0 mi0.0 mi12137
 Fri 4/263.2-5mi Run or Walk4.9 mi   9134
 Thu 4/251 Mile Run or Walk1.25 mi + 60 min x-train   4129
 Tue 4/23All Workouts 1 Hour.75 mi. + 1 hour x-train   3128
15Mon 4/222-3.1mi Run or Walk26.2 minutes 0.0 mi0.0 mi10125
 Sat 4/205.1-7 Miles5.1   7122
 Thu 4/181 Mile Run or Walk1 mi. + 60 min xtrain   1116
14Tue 4/16All Workouts 1 Hour1.6 mi. + 1 hr x-train 0.0 mi0.0 mi15115
 Sat 4/135.1-7mi Run6.5 mi   12112
 Thu 4/112-3.1mi Run or Walk3.25 mi + 60 min xtrain   6106
 Tue 4/9All Workouts 1 Hour0.5 mi + 90 min xtrain   3103
13Mon 4/83.2-5mi Run or Walk3.25 mi 0.0 mi0.0 mi12100
 Sat 4/61 Mile Run or Walk10.5   795
 Thu 4/4All Workouts 1 Hour0.5 mi + 90 min xtrain   694
 Tue 4/2All Workouts 1 Hour1.5 mi + 30 min xtrain   391
12Mon 4/13.2-5 mi Run or Walk4.5 0.6 mi4.5 mi1488
 Thu 3/28All Workouts 1 Hour1 mi + 1 hour xtrain   983
 Wed 3/272-3.1mi Run or Walk2.1 mi   680
 Tue 3/26All Workouts 1 Hour1.25 mi + 1 hr xtrain   377
11Mon 3/251 Mile Run or Walk1 mi. 0.0 mi0.0 mi1174
 Sat 3/237.1-10mi Run7.25 mi   1073
10Thu 3/213.2-5 mi Run or Walk4.25 0.6 mi4.3 mi1463
 Sat 3/95.1-7 Miles   958
 Thu 3/7All Workouts 1 Hour2 miles + xtrain   352
9Tue 3/5All Workouts 1 Hour1 mile + xtrain 0.0 mi0.0 mi349
8Sat 3/23.2-5mi Run or Walk4.33 0.6 mi4.3 mi646
 Thu 2/211 Mile Run or Walk1.6   141
7Mon 2/18All Workouts 2 Hours+2 mi. + 90 min xtrain 0.0 mi0.0 mi540
6Tue 2/121 Mile Run or Walk1 0.1 mi1.0 mi1035
 Sat 2/93.2-5 mi Run or Walk3.5   934
 Thu 2/71 Mile Run or Walk1 mi + 1 hr   429
 Tue 2/5All Workouts 1 Hour1 mi + 1.5 hr   328
5Sun 2/31 Mile Run or Walk 0.9 mi6.3 mi1125
 Sat 2/25.1-7mi Run5.27   1024
 Fri 2/11 Mile Run or Walk   418
 Thu 1/31All Workouts 1 Hour1 mi + 1 hr   317
4Tue 1/29All Workouts 1 Hour1 0.1 mi1.0 mi814
 Sat 1/263.2-5mi Run or Walk3.37   511
3Fri 1/251 Mile Run or Walk2 0.3 mi2.0 mi26
 Sat 1/191 Mile Run or Walk   15
2Tue 1/151 Mile Run or Walk1 0.1 mi1.0 mi14
1Sat 1/12All Workouts 1 Hour2 0.3 mi2.0 mi33
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