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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

I do not know what tomorrow will bring but I do know it will start with a run.

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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
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Adrenaline 2014 Red (1) Lifetime Miles:						429.20

Fri, Oct 24, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
7.00	0.00	7.00

Before I headed out the door this morning I told myself that no matter how I felt I was going to attempt a mini tempo run after 3 miles. I've talked myself out of running quicker paces for a couple of weeks so I had to make the commitment to do it no matter what. Warmed up with 3 miles then started the tempo run. I felt surprisingly good and the pace felt very comfortable. I averaged 6:40/mile which is a little slower than my normal tempo pace but I was really happy with how good it felt.

Comments

From huans32 on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:57:05

It is suprising how much better you feel running faster paces sometimes. I think your just build for speed Andy.

From JeffC on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:03:34

I agree with Mark. I seem to feel better when running faster, just can't go as far at the faster pace. Glad to hear you are feeling good and recovering well from SGM.

From Cal on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:27:50

Those tempo runs are great for your mental health. Nice run.

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:37:34

That was right on Tinman's pace for his tempo run based on about 18:15 5k time.

Well done, you have more mental fortitude than I have lately.

From Andy on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 14:17:43

See ... I knew it!! You were just in a bit of a daze ... you're back now!!

AWESOME tempo run!! Hope the endorphins are pumping now!! Nice.

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 14:19:59

Why do I do that so often??? Put the runner's name that I am posting instead of my own!!?? Sorry Andy ... you knew it was me, right? Yeah right!!!

From Andy on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 14:22:06

I knew it was you. I actually read your entry from yesterday before I headed out the door this morning and it inspired me. I figured that if you are pushing yourself that hard there is no reason for me to be slacking off.

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 14:25:09

NO STINKIN' WAY!!!??? I inspired Andy???

That is the BEST compliment ever!! I am so celebrating!! :)

From rhett on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 14:33:20

Great run Andy, you speedy devil.

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:04:09

Hmmmmm, is this a blog weakness or deficiency? -- I never realized I could purport to comment as someone else under that person's credentials.

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:05:56

If I say STINK you'll believe its me, right?

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:07:19

Although Teena knows this is not her.

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:09:40

So before you go getting Sasha to look up who did the Teena posts and get me banned, I am confessing that I was the culprit -- especially since confession is good for the soul.

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:15:49

Paul --

What are you talking about!!!???

You're a nutso!!! :)

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:19:52

I meant the 3 "Teena" comments immediately before my confession.

Sorry for mucking up your blog Andy. I should get back to work.

From JeffC or Teena or ?? on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:27:15

LOL...Very nice!!

From Smooth on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:28:46

K, here's my confession: I have wanted to post in Andy's blog so many times. But I'm just not worthy of this league.

I am so STINKIN' happy that Teena Da Bullet Babe INSPIRED Andy Da Speed Demon.

There, it's in writing and off my chest...yep, confession is good for my soul too!!!

BTW Andy, VERY NICE TEMPO RUN!!!

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:30:35

(I have to admit that Teena is my hero, I think she completely awesome ... can't help it!)

Anyway ... just wanted to be her, if only it was for a minute!!!

(Now that is stinkin' awesome!!!)

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:32:03

I'm blonde, STINK, STINK STINK!!! LOL :)

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:37:18

Man Paul ... I had no idea you felt that way. (hee hee)

From Cal on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:37:35

Wow Andy, you're well on your way to getting on the Hot Discussions list...

(I was wondering why Andy was complimenting himself earlier. It was pretty funny when i first read it.)

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:39:00

STINK!!! You're comment came in before mine ... now my message is all messed up!!! Seriously!!

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:39:25

Btw ... we are going to be in so much trouble with Andy!!

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:40:30

Andy's too busy actually being productive at work.

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:40:49

Holy cow ... what is going on? Now Cal threw in a message too ... my messages are so messed up!! Thanks guys!!!

But I am Paul's hero ... that part is all true!!

From rhett on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:41:26

Do you guys have real jobs, or do you just post on Andy's Blog all day? This is 2 days in a row that Andy's Blog has been the place to be.

From JeffC on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:42:03

All of you need to freakin get back to work.....STINK.....here comes my boss!!

From Cal on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:42:34

I am a greater Jedi than even master Yoda.

From rhett on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:44:44

I don't even know how to reply to that Cal, but it is a good thing I wasn't drinking anything or it may have come out my nose as I am laughing hard here.

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:45:26

This is like the best blog ever!!! Totally worth every second that I neglect my kids!! :)

(I'm not really neglecting them ... not really)

From JeffC on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:46:28

Me neither, just negleting my work!

From Cal on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:46:28

alright, who wrote that?

From JeffC on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:47:17

Water out the nose, all over the desk, what the crap Cal....

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:47:33

Wrote what?

From rhett on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:47:48

I wonder if Andy has realized his blog has been taken over by a bunch of crazy runners?

From JeffC on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:48:25

Let's go trash Smooth's blog. He He He He He.......

Just Kidding :)

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:49:36

Smooth is far too much of an angel!! Andy on the other hand ... he's much to fast to be an angel.

Is he going to laugh or be ticked???

Come on Andy ... where are you??

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:49:43

Cal, use the force to figure it out.

From rhett on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:50:31

Too bad I have a full slate of patients sitting in the waiting room waiting for me. I guess I'll have to get back to work and miss out on all the fun. I check back in a few hours and see what I missed.

From Rhett on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:51:27

See, here I am at work:

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/GGE/61036-22~Optometrist-Posters.jpg

From JeffC on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:51:50

Stink!!...It's been really fun, but I really have to get back to work....Thanks for the laughs!

From Princess Leah on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:52:14

Help me Cal ... you're my only hope!

From JeffC on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:53:22

And Paul, you really need to quit messing with poor Cal.

From rhett on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 15:55:38

better version:

http://www.globalgallery.com/prod_images/61036.jpg

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 16:04:52

Jeff,

Why do you think it is Paul??

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 16:07:34

Rhett,

Btw ... love the picture!!

From Luke Skywalker on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 16:15:35

Cal will be just fine. Jedi Masters don't go crazy -- they just get eccentric.

From Pandora's Box Opener on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 16:18:33

I certainly opened Pandora's Box with this thread.

From Andy on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 16:25:05

I go to pick my kids up from school and this is what I come back to? At least I made it to the hot topics list.

From Andy on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 16:27:00

What's worse is that I get 2 emails for every comment posted (one for the comment and one for the comment reply). My email box is completely full. Thanks guys (I'm kidding of course).

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 16:29:08

But the question is Andy ...

"Do you feel the love?"

I seriously think this was the best blog thread ever!! Loved it!! So thank you ... and Paul ... and Cal ... and Jeff ... and Rhett ... and Smooth ... and Princess Leah ... and Luke ... and Pandora's Box Opener ... (did I forget anyone?)

From Andy on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 16:31:32

I was feeling the love until you said I wasn't an angel. I'm certainly not an angel but you have no way of knowing that.

From Guess Who on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 16:33:41

So the prize to Andy:

http://rdr.zazzle.com/img/imt-dzn/isz-m/pd-235403738878961622/tl-worlds_greatest_farter_i_mean_father_shirt.jpg

From Don't forget Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 16:36:34

Teena's mantra:

http://www.homotron.net/images/homotron/stink.jpg

From Kathie on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 16:39:57

Ok that shirt is too funny I need to get that for my hubby! It would better suit my son but wouldn't make sense.

From Teena on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 16:41:48

Andy,

I told you ... you are much too fast to be an angel!! But then again, I could be 100% wrong (you do go pick up your kids from school -- that's pretty angelic)!!

Feel the love!!

"Don't forget Teena,"

Nicely played!!!

From Which Angle is Andy on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 17:02:32

So, which one is Andy:

http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/2007/06/19/charlies_angels.jpg

From Andy on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 17:06:29

Paul - You have entirely too much time on your hands.

From Time Waster on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 17:37:24

I'm just too good for my own good at wasting time. You just need to look at end of my marathon reports to know that, as Andy knows all too well.

From Rhett on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 18:00:35

Wow! 59 posts, now 60 with this one. Andy, you are infamous ("more than famous")

From Rhett on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 18:01:52

Only 160 more and you will pass up Walter. Did you say 2 notices for every message. Wow! Sorry about that!

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 18:36:51

Well, I won't post any more, so you are safe.

And since I won't be at work, this weekend, I'll be quiet.

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