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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

Mon, Aug 02, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
10.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.00

AM-6 miles this morning. Ran the last three at 6:40, 6:35, and 5:44 with the last half at 2:34.

A good friend of mine called me last night and after talking with him I have come to this decision,

IM SICK OF MARATHONS! IM READY TO RUN FAST lol!

They have become overrated lately and that's all anyone talks about when they discover that you are a runner. Has any one ever tried to run and train for a fast 5k or even a mile? It hurts just as much as a marathon only in a different way. Besides as you age the first thing to go is your speed so maybe it's time to get off this train for a while and look towards another goal. Maybe by then I'll be ready both physically and mentally to run a good marathon. Time to hit the track fellas..

PM-4 miles easy on the treadmill.

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

Comments

From Paul on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 at 13:38:31 from 65.103.252.214

Good call. In particular, I think that the half marathon is a great distance to race, much easier to run and to train for than the marathon too.

I have run one marathon since 2007. I will run one marathon this year. It's possible that I'll run one in 2011 as well. The marathon is certain a cool distance, but there are green pastures elsewhere as well, and I do think it's become overrated.

From Maurine/Miles on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 at 19:00:09 from 63.255.172.2

Sounds like a good plan. Go for it! Variety is the spice of life.

From allie on Wed, Aug 04, 2010 at 20:37:36 from 174.23.226.74

i like your plan. it's always nice to change things up. i think 5Ks hurt more than marathons. they traumatize me!

From Superfly on Sat, Aug 07, 2010 at 17:59:15 from 208.117.127.110

You clearly have the speed for something short and fast. Your right. It hurts just as bad... in my case I think shorter races hurt worse. The only difference is less recovery time so you can do more races per year.

So what's the distance or race?

From steve ash on Sat, Aug 07, 2010 at 18:04:42 from 98.202.75.78

Paul-I think that in a way we as runners have lost respect for the event. You have to be really ready to give a good performance. And thats why in some ways I agree with Sasha's perspective that you should not run it until you feel that you are truly ready spiritually, mentally and physically.

Maurine- Definitely, It's time to just run for a while..

Allie- Especially Des News, It will either make or break you as a runner. It is truly a unique course.

From steve ash on Sat, Aug 07, 2010 at 18:08:00 from 98.202.75.78

Clyde, I want to run a fast mile first and then move back up in distance to 5k.

You guys are training awesome by the way, I hope the "Circle of Trust" takes the race this year. You guys definitely deserve it.

From Sasha Pachev on Sat, Aug 07, 2010 at 18:35:42 from 192.168.1.1

They say there is a fine line between hard and retard, and I discovered through experience that it is around 20 miles. But they do not race 20 miles, they make you go another 6 to prove something that really does not need to be proved. Yes, sure, I've won some cash because they do make you go another 6, but I still think it is stupid. I still feel I've beat those runners by trick, not by being a better runner. When those runners figured out the trick (mileage overtime, better diet, long tempos), those last 6 miles did not make a difference any more.

What those extra 6 miles do is take away from the focus on being really a better runner, which in my book is developing sustainable speed. Mileage helps you carry the speed, it is like taking the check to the bank, which unfortunately 99% of the runners are still not doing, but endurance training does not develop the sustainable speed, it only realizes it. You have to have the check first to have something take to the bank, and we are so preoccupied with the ability to carry the check that we almost completely forget about the need to obtain the check or increase its amount!

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