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Magna 5k

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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, May 24, 2008

Race: Magna 5k (3.1 Miles) 00:16:01

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.00	0.00	0.00	3.00	8.00

Well, I really debated on whether or not to report on this race seeing that I really did not do all that well this year. I will not write any excuses or explanations. It is what it is, right? No worries, pickup and keep going. Lately I have been running for the sake of enjoyment and a way to recover and have some time to myself. I think that this approach from time to time has enabled me to come back stronger in the end anyway. I am not a machine which can just train for training sake,in order to crank out race after race. But hey, we'll see what happens. I'm still young and I want to be in this game for the long haul.

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

Comments

From James W on Sun, May 25, 2008 at 10:25:36

Steve, I think you need to put this race into perspective. Think about where you were approximately a month ago, and where you are now. I am not sure what your expectations were going into this race, but I can tell you I am amazed at how quickly you have recovered and are almost back to pre-injury racing shape. 16:01 is nothing to get upset about right now, keep enjoying your running.

From josse on Sun, May 25, 2008 at 10:49:54

I agree with James. I think you did an amazing job and not to far off last years time. You will be back in no time with a great attitude like your.

From Jon on Sun, May 25, 2008 at 11:02:58

Steve- this is your entry from Apr 29:

"Well, I think I may be able to go for a couple of miles tomorrow if all holds out well. I have been really cautious about getting out there and hopefully it's paid off. Looking forward to it very much.

You know it really is a blessing to just be able to do it. Forget the trophys, the PR and such. You can't really know how great something is until you almost lose it. Dark Horse out.."

Less than a month ago you could barely run and now you are already back and upset you didn't run quite as fast as you wanted (30 seconds off your PR). Keep your chin up and keep training- you'll end up better than ever.

From Brent on Sun, May 25, 2008 at 12:24:59

Air Dark Horse, nice take on the bigger picture.

Kool Aid Kid Out

From Adam RW- on Sun, May 25, 2008 at 17:03:26

I think Jon said it best. But I'll add great run and I enjoyed our conversation after.

From steve ashbaker on Sun, May 25, 2008 at 20:08:41

Thanks for the support everyone and yes Jon, I remember... Being human I do forget sometimes.

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