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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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Sat, Sep 29, 2012
Race: Layton Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:06:34, Place overall: 5, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1.0026.200.000.0027.20

Another dissapointing race.. But I refuse to let this put me down.  I suspect a combination of being aerobically deficient, age, and possibly some underlying  issues that are still lingering such as anemia, liver health and hematocrit levels. Getting back to full health and speed is taking longer than I thought.  Getting in to see the doctor next week so hopefully I'll get some answers soon.  The good news is I don't feel beat up physically unlike other races in the past.  

I finished it though and that was after all the really true test for me on this one:)

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kam on Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 14:58:59 from 71.219.15.115

That is a tough course, at least compared to all the other races in Utah. I guess Park City is harder, but dealing with all that monotonous flat and running east into the rising sun is not easy. Another marathon under your belt...

From josse on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 08:05:46 from 70.196.197.223

So sorry Steve I had the same experience on sat, at least you finished. I really think everything has to be right on point to marathon well.

From Jake K on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 09:55:15 from 155.100.226.191

The marathon is a tough game. Like Kam said, though, getting another one under you belt is a good thing going forward. I like your perspective - don't let it get you down!

From Adam RW on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 21:55:23 from 67.182.250.241

Every step in the right direction is a good one. Keep it up and things have a way of working out in the end. Even though your report is brief it sounds like you got out of this race what you needed.

From steve ash on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 22:39:16 from 174.52.177.84

Thanks for all the great comments everyone:)

Sorry if I've been slow in getting back. Just busy this week..

From JD on Tue, Oct 09, 2012 at 19:09:07 from 65.130.172.16

good marathon Steve. obviously not on par with what you're capable of, but still a strong performance all things considered. seems like the perfect warmup before SO JO!

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