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May 01, 2006

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Age Division Winner

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Current Running Life:
5k: 17:50 (2010 NSL)
10k: 38:20 (2007 Des News)
1/2 Marathon: 1:23:30 (2009 Provo Half)
Marathon: 2:53:46 (2007 St George)

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Daddy to 3 great kids - 16 year old son and 11 year old twin daughters

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Saucony Grid A2 Lifetime Miles:						125.40
GoRun2 Lifetime Miles:						53.70
Adrenaline 2014 Blue (1) Lifetime Miles:						442.70
Adrenaline 2014 Red (1) Lifetime Miles:						429.20

Wed, Apr 29, 2009

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
4.00	4.00	8.00

Got my new shoes last night and wanted to break them in with a tempo run. Brooks updgraded to the Adrenaline 9 which usually means the exact same shoe with a higher price tag. They were more expensive but I'm not sure if it was because of the new model or if Striders is just more expensive than DeBoers.

Warmed up with 3 easy miles then started a 4 mile tempo run. Felt really good through out the entire tempo run. Splits were 6:27, 6:32, 6:40, 6:30. The slow mile was the overpass and ugly stretch that always slows me down. It is encouraging how good I felt during the run. I was really questioning if I could break 20 minutes in a 5k right now (6:27/mile) since I have not done any hard running for a few months.

Adrenaline 2009 2 Miles: 8.00

Comments

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 12:07:40 from 67.42.27.114

Hope you like the new shoes. I've noticed prices keep on creeping up, too.

From JD on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 12:18:19 from 64.65.159.206

In my limitied experience, DeBoer's is always less expensive than Striders when you account for the cash discount Dennis gives. But, he has much less overhead it seems.

From Kathie on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 12:42:10 from 207.155.176.10

DeBoer's stopped carrying the shoe I like, because Dennis said it was too expensive. I am sad because I always like to shop locally. Maybe I can talk him into carrying it again.

Great speed Andy I knew you always had it in you... it is time to let it out!

From DonGardinero on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 13:18:27 from 75.162.98.176

I've never been to DeBoers but I've bought most of my shoes as Striders. I usually have to get the old models on clearance because the new models are just too dang expensive. I've compared their prices with Sports Authority and Wasatch Running Center and they're all about the same. I might have to make a trip to DeBoers and take a look.

From JeffC on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 16:07:57 from 167.207.128.101

Well, I hope that run answered the question for you.

From Rhett on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 17:48:29 from 170.215.58.122

Andy, those are some fast "easy mile". Good for you. New shoes always seem give a little spring to your step.

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