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Location:

Spanish Fork,UT,USA

Member Since:

May 24, 2011

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

In May 2010 I was large and started running. Now I'm much smaller :), -63 lbs.

PR's:

1/2 Marathon - 1:13:25

Marathon - 2:32:40

Short-Term Running Goals:

Merge road and trail running and adventure run bonkers.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 2:30 marathon. Run my best at distances from half marathon to 100 miles.

Personal:

Happily married with 4 great kids. Running is but one of the amazing vehicles for connecting with others and celebrating life. Gratitude!

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
73.4616.007.500.0096.96
New Balance MR00 Miles: 24.04New Balance MT110 Miles: 12.00Altra Instinct (Black) Miles: 25.31Kinvara 3 Yellow Miles: 35.61
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.004.002.000.0012.00

Started an easy steady state run but with the day off yesterday I felt excellent so after 4 miles I threw in a 6 mile progressive tempo. 6:06, 6:03, 6:01, 5:59, 5:37, 5:21. Cooled down 2 easy. 6:20 average for the 12.

New Balance MR00 Miles: 12.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.000.000.000.0012.00

Hit the canyon out and back from vintage after work. It was gorgeous today with perfect temps. Hit the pipeline single track for added fun. J really enjoyed this today. 7:01 avg

New Balance MT110 Miles: 12.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.042.004.000.0012.04

TM speedwork after work today. 5k warmup then 6x1000 with 500m recoveries. Did the first 5 at 11.2 and the last one at 11.3. Kept the recoveries at 8.6 (6:58). After the last interval recovery I did 2 miles around GMP, 6:08, 6:05. Cooled down 1.5ish and called it a day. 6:18 avg.

With about a mile left to cool down I had the wave of goosebumps and euphoria wash over me as I thought about the marathon. Even though I know it's endorphins it really made me think about how thankful and grateful I am to be healthy, surrounded by great supportive people, and enjoying the heck out this. Marathon training is something very special.

New Balance MR00 Miles: 12.04
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
17.110.001.500.0018.61

Standard out and back canyon run with the usual suspects :), and Spencer. It was 45 degrees this morning, which made it just perfect. The cool air made everything feel very easy. Ran a 1.5 mile pickup @ 5:17 pace with "The Puma" :), then watched him quickly and gracefully fade into the distance as he kept going. Ran a couple of good ones afterward with Scott. Great morning! 12.1 miles. 6:53 avg

pm - Regeneration run with the headlamp on the flat loop. Couldn't get out until tonight but it sure was nice. 6.5 miles 7:40 avg

Altra Instinct (Black) Miles: 6.53Kinvara 3 Yellow Miles: 12.08
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
16.782.000.000.0018.78

am- Ran the golf course loop in Spanish Fork solo with the headlamp and vest. Slept in until 5:40 today. Had to pick it up on the way back to make sure my wife got to tennis on time. 6:49 avg

pm- easy regen run on the pancake flat loop. Such a nice day. All my best to the racers tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing about everyone's experiences :). 6.5 7:35 avg

 

Altra Instinct (Black) Miles: 18.78
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.538.000.000.0023.53

What an awesome morning! Ran from Wallsburg with Scott, Dan, Matt, and Fritz. 12 relaxed miles to start on a cool morning before breaking into 8 miles of marathon pace. The push felt great... the whole run did. Had 3 GU's over the distance and think I have the fueling strategy figured out for St. George. Everyone looked so strong today. Scott and Fritz blazed ahead while the rest of us ran the push together for the most part. I really enjoy these days, the experience for me is irreplaceable as well as a total blast. I felt like a rockstar the whole time today and I'm primed for a great race in 3 weeks. I can say with confidence that I am going to destroy my PR with a smile on my face. 

Ran the last mile on grass very easy. Perfect morning. This is my biggest week ever and I feel great. So thankful.. 6:33 avg for the run today.

Kinvara 3 Yellow Miles: 23.53
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
73.4616.007.500.0096.96
New Balance MR00 Miles: 24.04New Balance MT110 Miles: 12.00Altra Instinct (Black) Miles: 25.31Kinvara 3 Yellow Miles: 35.61
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