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Location:

UT,USA

Member Since:

Feb 27, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

(2008) 5k Magna Classic (15:18)

(2007) Ogden Marathon (2:29:31)

(2007) St George Marathon (2:25:18)

 

 


Masters PRs:

17:09-2nd place Masters-

    Draper Days 5k (2013)

 

1:16:58-2nd place Masters-

    Utah Valley Half Marathon (2013)

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Sub 2:40 at Deseret News Marathon. Never quite conquered that beast yet.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run a good marathon again in the future.

Personal:

 

    
 

 

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 404.70
Brooks T-7 Lifetime Miles: 1193.31
Brooks T-7 Lifetime Miles: 1031.20
Saucony Fastwitch A-5 Lifetime Miles: 617.50
Skechers Go Run Lifetime Miles: 496.50
Saucony Kinvara 3 Lifetime Miles: 816.50
Brooks T-7 (used) Lifetime Miles: 1113.00
Saucony Kinvara 4 Lifetime Miles: 542.50
Brooks T-7 Lifetime Miles: 922.90
Brooks T-7 Lifetime Miles: 1051.50
Saucony Fastwitch Blueberry Lime Squeeze ) Lifetime Miles: 788.00
Nike Pegasus Lifetime Miles: 1008.10
Reebok Running Shoe Lifetime Miles: 442.35
Under Armour Black Micro Lifetime Miles: 463.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.000.000.003.2518.25

AM-Easy 10 miles on Foothill and Sugarhouse practicing different pacing on certain sections. This coming marathon will be more of a dry run this time around mainly because I just don't believe that I have enough 80 plus mile weeks in the bank for much else.  However that being said I do believe I can make a strong showing with the amount of work I have done so far.  I can not recall a time since 2007 that I have trained this hard and steady.  Well.. at least for a 3 month period.  Just have to pick a goal and not go in expecting anything too lofty such as a win.  In any event it should be fun and especially now that as I get older I run more and more with the idea of just relaxing and having fun for once.  So that leads into my other idea of a successful marathon; one where I can finally recall and appreciate the scenery also!  LOL!   

 By the way I am tapering albeit a very subtle one:)  I'm having too good of a time just running lately.  Gee that's a switch huh? 

PM-Track workout with Wasatch Athletics at the Olympic Oval tonight.  The workout consisted of speed changes with 1x mile in 5:09 and 10x400 (missed the second 400m due to a emergency bathroom stop..) So 9x400m  in 71, 67, 71, 69, 70, 71, 68, 70, & 66.  Felt a little sluggish at the beginning of the workout however it did get better as the workout progressed which was a good sign especially with a 66 last quarter:)  

 On another note after talking with a friend tonight about the workout and our kids I realized it's time to cut back and start spending more time with my kids. He always reminds of that and I'm glad because he's right; they grow up so fast and they are but only young for a short period of time..   I'm getting better at it however it's still one area I struggle on a bit. 

 

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Comments
From Rob Murphy on Tue, Apr 05, 2011 at 11:29:41 from 205.127.70.66

You will be a devastating force to be reckoned with in eleven days!

From steve ash on Tue, Apr 05, 2011 at 11:32:07 from 76.23.2.151

Thank you oh Karnak the great. LOL!

From steve ash on Tue, Apr 05, 2011 at 11:33:48 from 76.23.2.151

Remember that Johnny Carson skit? The delivery is different but your comment kind of reminded me of him for a second.

From Adam RW on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 00:35:33 from 24.10.132.131

Looking good. 10 days and counting...

From steve ash on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 00:40:43 from 76.23.2.151

Not bad but my splits were not the most even. Not used to 400s yet maybe?

From jtshad on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 11:23:24 from 204.134.132.225

Great workout, good luck at the race!

Good thoughts on the balance in life and putting running in perspective.

From steve ash on Thu, Apr 07, 2011 at 01:32:25 from 76.23.2.151

Thanks Jeff, It is definitely harder than ever to stay in balance thats for sure.

From Brent on Fri, Apr 08, 2011 at 21:44:57 from 66.7.127.67

Air Darkhorse rides again, eyes forward, focus, you can enjoy the scenary in a car after the race, your a blue blood racer.

Yes, agree, time with kids is special

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