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Madison Area Running Series is a series of run/walk events in Madison, WI and its surrounding areas

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Tom Berg
Shamrock Shuffle 2008
Athlete Name:  Tom Berg
Stats for
Tom Berg
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
132
132
Races
14
14
Point Average
9.43
9.43
Standard Deviation
3.52
3.52
Average Deviation
2.39
2.39
Active years in the series:   2008
Age Group:  M50-59
Hometown:  Madison, WI
High School:  James Madison Memorial
College:  UW Madison
Comments from MARS:  
Tom started running when he was 44 and is quite competitive in the local area for his experience level. As a first year competitor, he has already competed in almost every race within the first half of the series.
Goals:  
Help newer Runners to gain confidence and skills.

Learn more about Running.

Improve 10K Pace from 7:45 mile to 7:20 per mile.
Run 1/2 Marathon in 1:45.

My Email:  pebble50@sbcglobal.net
Career Highlights:  
Started running in 1999 at age 44.  Ran 3 races and injured foot.    Gained 50 pounds and didn't run very much until 2007.
Lost 50 pounds in 2006 - 2007.
Ran 2 races in 2007.
Ran 8 races in 2008.  Ran first Marathon in Lake Geneva - May 10, 2008.
Records:  
none
Hobbies:  
Running
Stretching
Yoga
Softball
Packers
Brewers
Automobiles
Volunteer work with elderly people
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