New Mileage Splits in Seattle

Last night, a gaggle of Gilbert's Gazelles (a.k.a. a shitload of healthy people), got together to say farewell to one of our own. Jason Epstein is moving from Austin to Seattle to work for the man. No, really...He's going to work for THE MAN...Bill Gates. About 18 or so runners and triathletes gathered to bid our buddy bye-bye. Jason is an amazing athlete. In only a few short years of training, he has made enormous strides that many of us can only dream about doing. We like to poke fun at his obsessive compulsive attention to training, detail, HR, seconds, splits, wattage and everything else that measures a good workout. Truth is, we're all jealous of his dedication, determination, intensity and will to succeed. And boy does he!!! After being a normal mortal middle of the pack runner like the rest of us, Jason turned in an amazing 3:10:01 Chicago Marathon to qualify himself for the Big Dance in Boston. Even he wasn't sure if it was possible. That's where that dedication, determination, intensity and will come in to play. He never cuts workouts short. If coach says to run 20 100 meter strides, Jason does it. While the rest of us are sucking wind, sipping Gatorade and finding ways to sneak to our cars before coach sees us, Jason is the one left on the track doing the repeats. Thanks Jason!! You've inspired us all to pay more attention to our Garmins. Those Seattle athletes have NO IDEA what they have in store for them...You will be awesome!!