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Utah Valley Marathon

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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, Jun 13, 2009

Race: Utah Valley Marathon (18.5 Miles) 01:48:57

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
0.00	16.00	2.50	0.00	18.50

Ugh.. A big DNF, and I feel like such a failure today. Considering how badly things were going and the fact I had to work soon it did not seem wise to slug it out and kill myself today. Better to live and fight another day I told myself. However I don't feel good about it all and I think deep down something gave up today. Why? I just don't know.. I'm hoping soon an answer will come to me.

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

Comments

From Maurine/Tarzan on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 21:28:40 from 97.117.76.29

Dang, Steve. Sorry to hear that. It must have been extra frustrating after winning the race last year. Good luck in the search for answers.

From suep on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 21:42:34 from 67.166.48.42

Steve- Hang in there! Everyone has poo poo races and wonder why we do this? I wish you well.

From Kelsey on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 21:54:09 from 24.35.47.77

Sorry about your race. But they are right, some days your body just doesn't have it and you don't know why. You're an awesome runner though, so you'll be back with a bang on your next one.

From allie on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 22:04:45 from 208.110.151.113

well, i most certainly can relate to this.

although mentally it is tough, you are certianly not a failure. if anything, you got a great long training run in. you will find the answers and you will live to fight another day.

From Adam RW on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 22:28:40 from 98.202.223.65

Steve, You summed it up perfectly. Not worth breaking something inside today. You know there will be other races. Good luck finding your answer.

From Jon on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 22:49:21 from 75.169.139.27

Sorry, man. Sometimes we just have those days. You'll bounce back, no worries.

From mike mcclellan on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 23:35:55 from 192.28.0.21

Failure,Na. You ran 18.5 miles at a 5:53 pace.Everybody even proffesional athelets have bad days.You are still awesome and will be back. No doubt!!!Take some time,clear your head and dont forget why you love running.

From josse on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 23:37:41 from 70.193.54.138

Me and you no longer the UVM champs:( and sorry you had to DNF, I wanted to but grudged it out.

From Fritz on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 23:47:13 from 97.117.43.159

Sorry to hear you didn't feel well. Tomorrow is a new day and I am sure you will be back to form in no time.

From jtshad on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 08:43:12 from 12.187.226.152

Sorry the race didn't go the way you wanted but you are right that this is just one race that isn't worth injury issues for a long time (and more races to come). I could tell you were struggling when I caught you at 18M.

It was great seeing you again today. Stay strong and recover well.

From Ashbaker on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 12:08:42 from 98.98.182.198

Thanks everyone, I will be back.

From Mike Warren on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 17:19:20 from 208.117.124.133

Just one of those days. Live to fight another day, sounds smart to me. You have nothing to prove, your past speaks for itself!

From Barry on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 20:54:44 from 75.174.16.168

Steve,

I am sorry to hear about your DNF. But i know that you will come back stronger next time. Keep your head up and do not let it get you down!

From Barry on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 12:25:23 from 67.61.234.251

Steve,

I have some questions for you. What is the best time to call you? Or you could call me at (208) 760-7830.

Thanks,

Barry

From Superfly on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 09:27:29 from 208.117.127.110

Nice job Steve. You'll come back stronger and faster. It looks like you ran fairly well until you had to stop.

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