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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:	562.90
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

Sat, Jan 05, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
3.00	15.00	0.00	0.00	18.00

Olympic Oval today for a rough and mentally grueling marathon pace run. It sure beats taking a chance of breaking something outside though. One thing I like about the track is that it doesn't lie, it is unfailingly fair and accurate. Good if your trying to get a handle on where your fitness may be at. However painfully bad for your morale if you believe that you are in better shape than you really are! 15 MP miles in 1:22:13 total time. Not feeling quite as snappy this week as vs last because of my recent sinus infection. So it is possible with the slowdown that almost inevitably occurs in the last 10k of a marathon that this is probably a true avg pace marker. If so I'll take it for a flat course at altitude any day.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From ArmyRunner on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 22:30:59

Steve,

It looks like you are getting in to great shape. Keep at it and you will be flying this year!

From wheakory on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 22:38:54

Nice pace and distance. You've had a lot going on with your studying and job and family. But you still manage to pull off great time and mileage. Your fitness is extremely impressive. Enjoy Sunday if you take it off.

From steve ashbaker on Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 13:18:22

Im hoping that the length and intensity in the quality sessions will make up a little for the lack of overall mileage. It works to an extent, but you always run the risk of burnout and an ill timed peak. Especially if you are doing a lot of vo2 max work or short speed.

From Sasha Pachev on Wed, Jan 09, 2008 at 17:50:16

You just PR'd for the non-aided half en-route! Very good. This confirms my belief that you are really a 2:15 marathoner that just has never been in shape to actually do it.

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