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Location:

Provo,UT,USA

Member Since:

Mar 01, 2004

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

World Class

Running Accomplishments:

PRs 14:47 5 K (Portland Twilight), 1:06:33 (Utah Valley Half Marathon (aided)).

As a 14 year old in 2013: 4:31.58 1500. 9:35:32 3000m (Utah Youth boys state record). 17:01 5K (Draper Days). 1:15:21 half (Utah Valley (aided)).

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Get the marathon under 2:20.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Make it to the Olympics in the marathon. Keep training throughout my life.

Personal:

 I have five brothers and five sisters,
all younger. I'm currently a PhD Student in the CSEM (computational science) program at UT Austin. Married, no kids (yet). I've been dealing with some issues in running the last few years, and am trying to get back into top shape.  

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Totals
Total Distance
454.39
Mon, Jan 02, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Tue, Jan 03, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Wed, Jan 04, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:59

Thu, Jan 05, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Fri, Jan 06, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Sat, Jan 07, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Mon, Jan 09, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Tue, Jan 10, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:58

Wed, Jan 11, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Thu, Jan 12, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:59

Fri, Jan 13, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:21

Sat, Jan 14, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

around 9:00

Mon, Jan 16, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Tue, Jan 17, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:29

Wed, Jan 18, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Thu, Jan 19, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:56

Fri, Jan 20, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:18

Sat, Jan 21, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Mon, Jan 23, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Tue, Jan 24, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:09

Wed, Jan 25, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Thu, Jan 26, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:09

Fri, Jan 27, 2006
Total Distance
0.00

Injury

Sat, Jan 28, 2006
Total Distance
0.25

foot injury

Mon, Jan 30, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

Rainbow Loop

Tue, Jan 31, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

Rainbow loop

Wed, Feb 01, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy - Rainbow loop

Thu, Feb 02, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

Rainbow loop 9:59

Fri, Feb 03, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

Rainbow loop 10:04

Sat, Feb 04, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Mon, Feb 06, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Tue, Feb 07, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

Rainbow loop - 9:07

Wed, Feb 08, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Thu, Feb 09, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:38

Fri, Feb 10, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:53

Sat, Feb 11, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Mon, Feb 13, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Tue, Feb 14, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Wed, Feb 15, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Thu, Feb 16, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:42

Fri, Feb 17, 2006
Total Distance
0.50

662 m loop at the birthday race in 3:02, 2nd place

Sat, Feb 18, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Mon, Feb 20, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:14

Tue, Feb 21, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Wed, Feb 22, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:46

Thu, Feb 23, 2006
Total Distance
0.50

easy

Fri, Feb 24, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Sat, Feb 25, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Mon, Feb 27, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Tue, Feb 28, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Wed, Mar 01, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8;41 in the Provo Canyon (out and back)

Thu, Mar 02, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:27, paced Jenny to her PR.

Fri, Mar 03, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Sat, Mar 04, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Mon, Mar 06, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:42

Tue, Mar 07, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

800 in 3:53

Wed, Mar 08, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:53

Thu, Mar 09, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Fri, Mar 10, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:05

Sat, Mar 11, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy, last 200 in 51

Mon, Mar 13, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:36

Tue, Mar 14, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

easy

Wed, Mar 15, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Thu, Mar 16, 2006
Total Distance
4.50

To BYU Bookstore and back.

Fri, Mar 17, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

easy

Sat, Mar 18, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:59

Mon, Mar 20, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:12

Tue, Mar 21, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:43

Wed, Mar 22, 2006
Total Distance
1.30

1 mile in the Provo Canyon in 9:09. Rode 2 miles on a bike.

Comments
From d-enz on Thu, Mar 23, 2006 at 11:27:01

Good luck with your training, I'm sure it won't be long before we start reading about you in Runner's World Magazine.

From Benjamin on Sat, Mar 25, 2006 at 17:58:18

Thanks, I am working on it.

Thu, Mar 23, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:51 at home.

Fri, Mar 24, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:11 at home, last 400 in 1:56

Sat, Mar 25, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:58 with Jenny.

Mon, Mar 27, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:35 with my older sister Jenny.

Tue, Mar 28, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:34, played the bear game on the last half. Ran it in 3:55 with the last 400 in 1:49.

Wed, Mar 29, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:28 with Jenny.

Thu, Mar 30, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:39 with the second half in 4:02.

Fri, Mar 31, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:52 with Jenny.

Sat, Apr 01, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

Easy run with Mommy and Jenny in Moab.

Mon, Apr 03, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:39 with the second half in 4:02 on the Provo River Trail by Geneva Road.

Tue, Apr 04, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:35 with Jenny.

Wed, Apr 05, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

Easy run with Mommy.

Thu, Apr 06, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:46 with Jenny.

Fri, Apr 07, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

Played with Bitner all day long. Did not drink any water before the run in the afternoon. Struggled through the mile in 9:41. Ate dinner. Then we went to the Latino party in the Spanish branch. Ran with Daddy to and from the activity. Total length of all running was 2 miles.

Comments
From joarj-trail runner on Mon, Apr 10, 2006 at 19:16:35

Benjamin...

When I trail run over 26 miles, I have a hard time drinking and eating enough, and it really will wipe you out, without fuel and water...Did you get any energy from the Spanish food at the party?

Sat, Apr 08, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:38 with Jenny. Sped up on the last 400 - 1:58

Mon, Apr 10, 2006
Total Distance
1.40

A mile in 9:12. 100 meter jog, 100 meters in 21.1 (PR), 200 meter jog, 200 meters in 46.0.

Tue, Apr 11, 2006
Total Distance
0.50

Had to cut it short because on an in-grown toe nail. Ran it in 4:27.

Wed, Apr 12, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:57. Last 200 in 51.

Thu, Apr 13, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

1 mile untimed .

Fri, Apr 14, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:07. Recovering from the in-grown toe nail.

Sat, Apr 15, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:16 with Jenny.

Mon, Apr 17, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:39

Tue, Apr 18, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:29 mile with Jenny.

Wed, Apr 19, 2006
Total Distance
2.11

Slate Canyon Loop in 18:46.

Thu, Apr 20, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:44 - paced Jenny to her record of 8:47. Last 400 in 1:52.

Fri, Apr 21, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

one mile 8:47 , then 0.5 in 4:36 with Jenny.

Sat, Apr 22, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

one mile in 9:4 , with Jenny, last 400 in 1:49. Then a jog, and 100 in 20.5.

Mon, Apr 24, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

12:29. Ran the last half mile in 3:55. Fastest combined total of quarters for the mile in the middle - 8:05, which is a non-racing course record.

Tue, Apr 25, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

9:05 with Jennifer - took off on the last 400 and did it in 1:54. Then dropped Jennifer off, and ran 0.5 in 3:48.

Wed, Apr 26, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

13:17. Weird breathing problems, and back pain.

Thu, Apr 27, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

9:01 mile with Jenny, then 4:20 half-mile.

Fri, Apr 28, 2006
Total Distance
4.50

morning - 1.5 in 13:23, last 800 in 3:57.

evening - ran with Daddy from the BYU track home in 27:26, about 3 miles or so.

Sat, Apr 29, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:35 with Jenny. Last half in 3:45, last 400 in 1:46.

Mon, May 01, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

12:36. Last half mile in 3:45.

Tue, May 02, 2006
Total Distance
1.75

1 mile with Jennifer in 8:26. Last half in 3:41, last quarter in 1:45. Afterwards, went for a half-mile cooldown, and ran 100 m in 19.1 (new record). In the afternoon, jogged a bit and then ran 200 meters in 44.8, also a new record. Made my first program on the web with Daddy. It splits numbers into a product of prime numbers.

Comments
From Dallen on Tue, May 02, 2006 at 22:25:35

I'm impressed with the program. Also impressed with the new records.

From Dallen on Tue, May 02, 2006 at 22:26:01

I'm impressed with the program. Also impressed with the new records.

From SuperFly on Wed, May 03, 2006 at 08:18:13

That's quit a program. I tryed 170 and 1,500. It worked like a gem. I wasn't thinking that way when I was your age. All I could think about back then was playing outside in the dirt.

From Zack on Thu, May 04, 2006 at 15:03:12

Great Program. I tried several numbers it has been quite some time since I worked with prime numbers. Neat program. Great job on your new running PR's

Wed, May 03, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

Jenny beat me on the 400m - she accidently pushed me and I threw a fit and stopped. She ran a 1:43 and I ran a 1:51. I did not want to end the day beat by my little sister. I tried again and ran a 1:39.

Thu, May 04, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

Ran a mile in 8:23 with Jenny. Then last 800m with my friends Paul and Josh. They got worn out and their moms were happy.

Fri, May 05, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

0.5 in 4:13, bathroom stop, then a mile in 7:34.

Sat, May 06, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

Recovery run in 13:20.

Mon, May 08, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

Relaxed run in 12:58.

Tue, May 09, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

First, a mile in 8:44 with Jennifer (ran away from her on the last 100, did it in 23 seconds). Then a relaxed half mile in 4:22.

In the evening, ran to the church with Daddy. Raced the kids around the church, made the Elders Quorum President work. Raced Shay in a sprint and beat him. Played a chasing game with the kids. They got tired and were not moving very much towards the end.

Wed, May 10, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

Ran a mile in 8:37, then had to go to the bathroom. Afterwards, ran half mile in 3:55. We had a digital display radar to slow cars down on our street. Daddy challenged me to see how close I could get to the speed limit. I hit 10 mph. This kept me going the rest of the way, so that's why last half was fast.

Thu, May 11, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jenny in 9:09, last 200 in 48. Then another 0.5 with her in 4:37.

Fri, May 12, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

Ran relaxed pace for a mile, then sped up at the end. 13:04, last 0.5 in 3:57.

Sat, May 13, 2006
Total Distance
2.75

In the afternoon, a mile with Jenny in 8:53, then 0.5 in 4:21. At 10 pm at night felt an urge to run a fast mile, and ran 7:55 with Daddy.

Comments
From d-enz on Sun, May 14, 2006 at 18:16:32

I also was out running at 10 pm last night, hope you are enjoying your training and getting excited for summer time. Are you going to do any races with your dad?

From Sarah on Mon, May 15, 2006 at 08:12:30

I love you Benjamin.

Love,

The mommy of the running monster

Mon, May 15, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

12:55, got a side ache.

Tue, May 16, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

Ran in Idaho Falls in the Freemen Park. 1 mile with Jennifer in 9:30, then another mile in 8:25.

Wed, May 17, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

Ran in the Freeman park. A mile with Jennifer in 9:13, then another mile to the bathroom and back.

Thu, May 18, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A lap around the Old Faithful in Yellowstone with Jennifer. Then another 0.5 miles around the park after watching the Old Faithful errupt.

Fri, May 19, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

12:47, last 400 in 1:54.

Sat, May 20, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

Ran a loop about two miles long in 17:49 with some young adults.

Mon, May 22, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

0.5 with Jenny in 4:41, then 1 mile in 8:31 with the last 400 in 1:51.

Tue, May 23, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

Two miles in 18:16 with Jennifer. First mile in 9:33. Stayed with her until the last 200, then kicked in 51.

Wed, May 24, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:30 with Jennifer, then a 0.5 in 4:25.

Thu, May 25, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jennifer in 9:38, then 0.5 hard in 3:45.

Fri, May 26, 2006
Total Distance
1.25

Starting a taper for the Monday 5 K in American Fork. Ran 0.75 with Jenny in 7:17, then 0.5 in 4:11 with the last 200 in 52.

Sat, May 27, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

Tune up for the race. Ran an easy 0.5 with Jennifer, then 0.5 in 3:54.

Mon, May 29, 2006
Total Distance
3.30

Harrington Memorial 5 K in American Fork. Tough course. 25:05, new PR.

Comments
From Andy on Wed, May 31, 2006 at 13:15:02

Congratulations on the PR. My son is 9 years old and I am trying to get him involved in running. I will have to tell him that there is a 7 year old that can run a 5K in 25 minutes.

From MikeBro on Fri, Jun 02, 2006 at 20:11:34

Great race! Time to update that "Running Accomplishments" list!

Tue, May 30, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

Recovery day after the race. Ran easy 0.5 with Jennifer, then felt like pushing it. Ran 0.5 in 3:51.

Wed, May 31, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jenny in 8:55, then 0.5 in 4:12.

Thu, Jun 01, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

0.5 with Jenny in 4:25, then a mile in 8:47.

Fri, Jun 02, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

1.5 in 13:15 in the morning.

Sat, Jun 03, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jenny in 8:59, then a fast 0.5 in 3:47.

Mon, Jun 05, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

13:08 1.5 miles on the way to the swimming pool.

Tue, Jun 06, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jennifer in 9:02 (last 400 in 1:52), then 0.5 in 3:53.

Comments
From Jennifer Pachev on Thu, Jun 08, 2006 at 18:41:36

Benjamin is a fast runner.

Wed, Jun 07, 2006
Total Distance
1.75

0.25 with Julia. Then 8:53 mile with Jennifer. Then 0.5 in 4:13 with the last 100 in 22.

Thu, Jun 08, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

Easy mile with Jenny in 9:33. Tapering for Heart of Holladay.

Fri, Jun 09, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jenny in 9:18, then 0.5 to pick up cherries.

Comments
From joarj-trail runner on Fri, Jun 09, 2006 at 20:01:04

You and Jenny did great on your last race. Best wishes on Saturday. Hang in there tough, and you will get another trophy.

Tell Jenny I like 25k's...on dirt trails...

Sat, Jun 10, 2006
Total Distance
4.30

Ran a 5k in 25:11 in Heart of Holladay. Mile splits - 7:50, 8:07, 8:26. Last mile was uphill. I tried to quit on it twice. First time my pacer Eric would not let me. By the second time Daddy had come back. Lost about 20 seconds trying to quit.

At home ran 0.6 to pick cherries.

I am going to work on not having fits on hills. I can just run slower when tired. Beats laying on the grass and screaming.

Comments
From brent on Sun, Jun 11, 2006 at 21:52:14

Ben, great race, I too want to quit on the hills and have a fit. Great job, you have running talent as your dad.

Mon, Jun 12, 2006
Total Distance
1.60

One mile in 8:34, last 0.5 in 3:44 . Jennifer pushed the pace. Afterwards 0.6 to pick cherries.

Tue, Jun 13, 2006
Total Distance
2.60

Warmed up 0.5 with Jenny. Then did the Slate Canyon Loop (2.11) in 16:44. Ran strong on the hills - no fits.

Wed, Jun 14, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

One mile in 8:00 with Jenny. Then 0.5 easy in 4:19.

Thu, Jun 15, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

One mile in 9:12 with Jenny. then 0.5 in 4:13.

Fri, Jun 16, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

Easy run.

Sat, Jun 17, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jenny in 7:41. She was trying to give the babysitter a run for his money, but he survived. Then 0.5 in 3:55.

Mon, Jun 19, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jenny in 9:12 with the last 400 in 1:48. Then 0.5 in 3:57. Had a side ache.

Comments
From MikeBro on Wed, Jun 21, 2006 at 08:28:56

That's a fast final quarter, Benjamin -- good work! And the half mile was good too. The side stitch might be helped by trying to breathe more deeply when you run, but your Dad likely has the solution for you.

Tue, Jun 20, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jennifer in 9:00, last 400 in 1:48, then 0.5 in 3:47.

Wed, Jun 21, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jenny in 8:48, then 0.5 in 3:39.

Thu, Jun 22, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jenny in 8:48, then 2x100 20.4 - 20.7, and a 200 in 44.1 - new record.

Fri, Jun 23, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jenny in 9:07, then 0.5 in 3:45.

Sat, Jun 24, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jenny in 9:26, then 0.5 in 3:32 - new record.

Mon, Jun 26, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

Ran a mile with Jenny and neighbor girls (Angie and Cheyenne) in 9:41 - took off at the end. Then 0.5 in 3:40 into a headwind.

Tue, Jun 27, 2006
Total Distance
2.10

A mile with Jennifer in 9:03, then 0.5 in 3:45 with the last 100 in 22.

In the evening ran with Daddy to vote - about 0.6.

Wed, Jun 28, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:07, then 0.5 in 3:42.

Thu, Jun 29, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jennifer in 9:19. Then 200 in 40.7 (new record), and 2x100 20.4 - 21.3.

Sat, Jul 01, 2006
Total Distance
2.50

Ran on the track. Set a PR on the 400 - 1:36.2.

Mon, Jul 03, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

Morning: a mile with Jennifer in 9:18, then 0.5 in 3:52. Evening - joined Daddy on his "always on the run", and did 0.5 in 3:51.

Tue, Jul 04, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jennifer in 8:49. Took off on the last quarter and did it in 1:44. Then 0.5 in 3:44 with the last quarter in 1:46.

Wed, Jul 05, 2006
Total Distance
1.75

A mile with Jennifer in 8:49, then 0.5 in 3:46, then 2x100 19.5 - 19.3.

Thu, Jul 06, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A half-mile with Jennifer in 4:41, then sped up and ran the second half in 3:46 (8:27 for the mile). Afterwards sprints with Daddy. 200 in 41.4, then 2x100 19.8 - 19.7.

Fri, Jul 07, 2006
Total Distance
1.75

A mile with Jenny in 8:58 - took off on the last quarter (1:45). Then 0.5 in 3:49. Cooled down 0.25 with Julia.

Sat, Jul 08, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

Warm-up 0.5, then a mile time trial in 7:12. New record.

Mon, Jul 10, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jennifer in 8:40, then 0.5 in 3:47.

Tue, Jul 11, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

A mile with Jennifer and Noah in 8:30. Then 0.5 in 3:41. Then 4x100 19.4 - 19.3 - 19.8 - 20.3.

Wed, Jul 12, 2006
Total Distance
2.50

A quarter in 1:41 chasing Daddy and Steve. Some jogging, then the Slate Canyon Loop in 19:28 pacing Jennifer most of the way, then took off on the last 200.

Thu, Jul 13, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

1.5 on the Provo River Trail from the mouth of the canyon to a little bit past the Center street in Orem in 11:30.

Fri, Jul 14, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jennifer in 9:12, then 0.5 in 3:52.

Sat, Jul 15, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

Provo Canyon: 0.5 uphill in 4:17, then a mile with Jennifer in 8:53.

Mon, Jul 17, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jenny in 8:35 (last 400 in 1:45), then 0.5 in 3:39.

Tue, Jul 18, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

In the morning a mile with Jennifer in 8:14, then 0.5 in 3:43.

In the evning 0.5 in 3:44.

Wed, Jul 19, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jennifer in 9:34, then 0.5 in 3:47.

Thu, Jul 20, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jenny in 9:07. Then 0.5 in 3:26.6 - new record.

Fri, Jul 21, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:33 with Jenny and Abby. Tapering for Draper Days tomorrow.

Sat, Jul 22, 2006
Total Distance
5.00

Draper Days 5 K - 23:52, PR by 1:13. Hot, 80 degrees at the start. In the evening, ran with Julia (0.25), and then a mile with Jenny (8:38). Took off on the last quarter and did it in 1:50.

Mon, Jul 24, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jennifer in 8:53, then 0.5 in 3:41.

Tue, Jul 25, 2006
Total Distance
1.60

2400 on the track in 11:54. Then 2x100 21.3 - 20.2

Wed, Jul 26, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jennifer and Abby in 9:19 ( took off on the last 400, 1:53). Then 0.5 in 3:37, last 400 in 1:38. Lots of fun watching Daddy try to run on his sore legs.

Thu, Jul 27, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jenny and Abby in 9:17, then 0.5 in 3:45.

Fri, Jul 28, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:53, then 0.5 in 3:46.

Sat, Jul 29, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:20 with Jennifer and Abby, took off on the last 400 (1:53). Then 0.5 in 3:49.

Mon, Jul 31, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:49 with Jenny and Abby. Took off on the last 100. Abby set a record - 8:51. Then 0.5 in 3:49.

Tue, Aug 01, 2006
Total Distance
2.50

Morning: A mile with Jenny and Abby in 9:26, then 0.5 in 3:41.

Evening: 0.5 warm-up, then 2x60 meters uphill 13.6 - 13.5, 2x60 downhill 11.2 - 10.9, 100 downhill 18.3.

Wed, Aug 02, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:38, cough, only 1 mile today.

Thu, Aug 03, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:58, cough, only 1 mile today, but still took off from Jenny and Abby on the last 400.

Fri, Aug 04, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:58 with Jenny and Abby, took of at the end, still coughing

Sat, Aug 05, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:48 with Jenny and Abby, still coughing.

Mon, Aug 07, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in the morning in 8:48, last 0.5 in 3:53. 0.5 in 3:30 in the evening.

Tue, Aug 08, 2006
Total Distance
3.00

In the morning, a mile in 8:33. Ran the first 600 with Jenny and Abby, then took off. In the evening, jogged to the Slate Canyon hill, and did 4x60 uphill (3% grade) racing Daddy. Daddy was pushing the stroller with Jenny and Joseph. All were probably under 13.0. Best time - 12.7 - new record. Daddy could barely beat me. Then jogged to Provost, played soccer, then jogged back to the house.

Wed, Aug 09, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

Ran a mile in 8:04 in the early afternoon. Took off at 600 from Jenny.

In the late afternoon ran to soccer practice. Scored two goals.

Thu, Aug 10, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:48 with Jenny and Abby. Then 0.5 in 3:49.

Fri, Aug 11, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:43 with Jenny. Then 0.5 in 3:51.

Sat, Aug 12, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:50, then 0.5 in 3:26 - repeat of the record.

Mon, Aug 14, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

Morning - a mile in 8:50, then 0.5 in 3:51. Evening - played soccer.

Tue, Aug 15, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:19, then 0.5 in 3:52, last 200 in 23.

Wed, Aug 16, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

1 mile warmup - a truck was in the way, so had to turnaround early and add some more afterwards. Then 0.5 with an uphill start in 3:48.

Thu, Aug 17, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:23, then 0.5 in 3:45.

Fri, Aug 18, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

A mile in 8:55. Then 0.5 in 3:56. Then a quarter with the BYU team in 1:45. Then a quarter cooldown with Julia.

Sat, Aug 19, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:23, then 0.5 in 3:40.

Mon, Aug 21, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:53 with Jenny and Abby. Then 0.5 in 3:23 (1:44 - 1:39, last 100 in 22).

Tue, Aug 22, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:16, then 0.5 in 3:39.

Wed, Aug 23, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:19, then 0.5 in 3:53.

Thu, Aug 24, 2006
Total Distance
0.00

Sick, no running. Rode in the stroller with Daddy during the kids' run.

Fri, Aug 25, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

Ran a mile in 8:28 with Jenny.

Sat, Aug 26, 2006
Total Distance
1.25

A mile in 9:53. Then later 0.25 coming back from the church picnic.

Mon, Aug 28, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:44, then 0.5 in 3:50.

Tue, Aug 29, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:45, then 0.5 in 3:45.

Wed, Aug 30, 2006
Total Distance
1.90

A mile at noon in 8:31, then 0.5 in 3:52. In the evening 0.4 to the soccer game. We won the game 7:0.

Thu, Aug 31, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

Ran a mile in 8:55, then 0.5 in 3:56.

Fri, Sep 01, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:14, then 0.5 in 3:51.

Sat, Sep 02, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:54, then 0.5 in 3:41.

Comments
From Mike Kirk on Mon, Sep 04, 2006 at 11:07:40

Hi Benjamin. I have been pondering a good answer to your question from 8/30 (How did you to the point of running so fast?) and I still haven't found a good answer. I know that running comes easier for me than most people so I guess the easiest answer is that running is one of the gifts given to me by God. That is a little too easy of an answer because we are all given gifts from God.

My career spans three different times. First, I was a high school and collegiate runner (4:01, 14:50's, 30:48) then I was a graduate student. When I was a grad student I was a recreational runner and 13 kilo's heavier. After I moved to Utah, I started to run seriously again and it took several years to round into shape.

My strengths are longer distances, especially races longer than a hour. I train at tempo pace often, even during some of my easy runs. I think runners should run some part of every run at a good speed.

Mainly, over the twenty years that I have run I have tried to have fun. I think if you are having fun you will run fast.

By the way, you need to change your PR for the 5K. You ran faster than 25:05 the other day.

Mon, Sep 04, 2006
Total Distance
3.60

Payson Onion Days 5 K. 23:31.6, 3rd in 1-9 age division. New PR.

Comments
From Zack on Wed, Sep 06, 2006 at 11:20:22

Great job!

Tue, Sep 05, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:17

Wed, Sep 06, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

A mile to computer school, then a mile in 8:24, last 0.5 in 3:50.

Thu, Sep 07, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:49, helped Abby set a record. Then ran a half mile in 3:52.

Fri, Sep 08, 2006
Total Distance
1.80

Ran on the Provo River Trail. A mile with Jenny in 9:39, then kept going at 8:00 pace for another 0.5. Cool down to Borders afterwards.

Sat, Sep 09, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

9:24 mile with Jenny, then 0.5 in 3:50.

Mon, Sep 11, 2006
Total Distance
1.70

A mile in 8:39 in the Provo Canyon in the morning. In the afternoon ran back from the soccer practice.

Tue, Sep 12, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Abby in 8:36 (took of on the last quarter), then 0.5 in 3:51.

Wed, Sep 13, 2006
Total Distance
2.80

1 mile with Jenny in 9:33, then 0.5 in 3:36 in the afternoon. Ran 1 mile with Abby in 8:49 after the soccer game.

Thu, Sep 14, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jenny and Abby in 9:09. Then 0.5 in 3:52.

Fri, Sep 15, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile with Jenny and Abby in 9:18. Then 0.5 in 3:46.

Sat, Sep 16, 2006
Total Distance
2.60

Ran in the cross-country meet at the Kiwani's park. 3 K 15:27, 2nd place in pre-Bantam.

Mon, Sep 18, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:20, then 0.5 in 3:57.

Tue, Sep 19, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

1 mile in 9:00, then 0.5 in 3:41.

Wed, Sep 20, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

1 mile in 8:23, then 0.5 in 3:35.

Thu, Sep 21, 2006
Total Distance
2.75

Cross-country meat in Kiwani's park 4 K - 20:09, first pre-Bantam.

Fri, Sep 22, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:23, then 0.5 in 3:46.

Sat, Sep 23, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:45, then 0.5 in 3:39. Last 200 in 49, and it felt good, like I could keep it for half mile if Daddy gave me a reason to.

Mon, Sep 25, 2006
Total Distance
2.10

1.875 on the Provo River Trail in 14:05. Last 0.5 in 3:37. We wanted to go 1.5 but Daddy missed the turnaround mark, so we decided to go more. Then ran back with Jenny from the soccer practice.

Tue, Sep 26, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:46, then 0.5 in 3:31.

Wed, Sep 27, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 7:58, then easy 0.5 to the soccer game.

Thu, Sep 28, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

8:49. Tapering for the 5 K on Saturday.

Fri, Sep 29, 2006
Total Distance
1.20

Easy three birthday race loops.

Sat, Sep 30, 2006
Total Distance
4.60

Morning: Rock Canyon 5 K - 23:18, new PR.

Evening: 1 mile in 9:01

Mon, Oct 02, 2006
Total Distance
1.70

In the afternoon one mile in 8:43. In the evening, warm-up, then 2x100 on the track - 19.4 and 19.6.

Tue, Oct 03, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:52, then 0.5 in 3:34. Made Daddy work.

Wed, Oct 04, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:36, then 0.5 in 3:34.

Thu, Oct 05, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:09, then 0.5 in 3:40.

Fri, Oct 06, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

A mile in 9:09, then 0.5 in 3:44, then 0.5 with a friend easy.

Sat, Oct 07, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

Did not bring a watch. Ran ahead of Abby, Jenny, and Hannah, probably 9:00 or so.

Mon, Oct 09, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:48, then 0.5 in 3:39.

Tue, Oct 10, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 7:44, then 0.5 in 3:30.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006
Total Distance
1.75

A mile in 8:31, then 0.25 easy with Julia, then 0.5 in 3:30.

Thu, Oct 12, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

1 mile in 9:50 pushing Jacob in the stroller. Then 0.5 in 3:37.

Fri, Oct 13, 2006
Total Distance
1.55

Easy mile in 9:05, then 0.55 downhill fast with 0.5 in 3:29.

Sat, Oct 14, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:43, then 0.5 in 3:41.

Mon, Oct 16, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:37, then 0.5 in 3:40.

Tue, Oct 17, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:10, then 0.5 in 3:43.

Wed, Oct 18, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:10, then 0.5 in 3:54.

Thu, Oct 19, 2006
Race: Provo District Cross Country (0.5 Miles) 00:03:37, Place overall: 13, Place in age division: 13
Total Distance
0.75

Ran 0.5 mile cross country race in the Provo District cross country championship against big boys (3rd grade division). 3:37.9, 13th place. Stomach hurts from food poisoning.

Fri, Oct 20, 2006
Total Distance
0.50

4:31, stomach bug, cannot eat much, feeling weak.

Sat, Oct 21, 2006
Race: BYU Homecoming Kids Race (0.497 Miles) 00:03:48, Place overall: 2, Place in age division: 2
Total Distance
0.80

Raced 800 meters on grass at the BYU Homecoming. Slippery and hilly. Still feeling weak. Ran 3:48, 2nd pace in 7-9.

Mon, Oct 23, 2006
Total Distance
1.25

Ran a mile in 8:56. Fell down, scraped both knees.

Tue, Oct 24, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:02, then 0.5 in 3:45.

Wed, Oct 25, 2006
Total Distance
1.75

0.25 to get Jenny, a mile in 9:12 then 0.5 in 3:43.

Thu, Oct 26, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:39, then 0.5 in 3:41.

Fri, Oct 27, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:39, rest before the race.

Sat, Oct 28, 2006
Total Distance
3.10

All One People 5K, 25:06, 5th place.

Mon, Oct 30, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:00, then 0.5 in 4:05 with last 100 in 21.

Tue, Oct 31, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

Warm-up mile in 9:16, then tempo mile in 7:39.

Wed, Nov 01, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:54, then 0.5 in 4:09 with last 100 in 22.

Thu, Nov 02, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:19, then 0.5 in 4:07, last 100 in 22.

Fri, Nov 03, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

A mile in 9:02, last 100 in 23.

Sat, Nov 04, 2006
Race: State Cross-Country Championship (1.864 Miles) 00:15:24, Place overall: 13, Place in age division: 13
Total Distance
2.20

State Cross-Country Championship, 3000 meters, Bantam Division, 13th place, 15:24. Ran with a cold. Tough race.

Mon, Nov 06, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:29, then 0.5 fartlek in 4:03.

Tue, Nov 07, 2006
Total Distance
3.85

0.5 with Abby in 4:48, then 0.1 to get Jenny, then 1 mile with her in 9:26, then 2.25 to get the rental car in 21:38.

Wed, Nov 08, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:49 in Lovelock,NV

Thu, Nov 09, 2006
Total Distance
1.87

17:14 in Miliptas, CA

Fri, Nov 10, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:44 in Muir Woods.

Sat, Nov 11, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

9:31

Mon, Nov 13, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

A mile in 9:31, then fast in 7:52.

Tue, Nov 14, 2006
Total Distance
1.61

A mile in 9:28 with Jenny and Abby, then 0.61 uphill to the church in 5:41.

Wed, Nov 15, 2006
Total Distance
1.75

0.25 to get Jenny from her friend's house. Then 0.5 in 4:08 (last 100 in 25). Then a mile with Jenny in 8:28, last 100 in 25.

Thu, Nov 16, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

13:11, last 100 in 24.

Fri, Nov 17, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

A mile with Jenny and Abby in 8:56, then a fast mile in 7:47.

Sat, Nov 18, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:04, then 0.5 in 4:17, last 100 in 24.

Mon, Nov 20, 2006
Total Distance
2.00

A mile in 8:54, then a fast mile in 7:51.

Tue, Nov 21, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:44, last 400 in 1:50, Jenny pushed the pace. Then 0.5 in 4:05 with the last 100 in 21.

Wed, Nov 22, 2006
Total Distance
1.25

A mile in 9:42 with the last 100 in 23, race pace practice. Then 0.25 with Julia.

Thu, Nov 23, 2006
Race: Thanksgiving Kids Race (0.5 Miles) 00:03:18, Place overall: 4, Place in age division: 4
Total Distance
0.70

Ran 800 m Thanksgiving Kids race, 3:18, PR, 4th place in 7-8, outkicked two eight year old kids at the end. Splits: 19,25,53 (1:38), 56, 23, 21 (1:40).

Fri, Nov 24, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:24, then 0.5 in 4:09, last 100 in 24.

Sat, Nov 25, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:24, then 0.5 in 4:09, last 100 in 24.

Mon, Nov 27, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:47, last 400 in 1:50, then 0.5 in 4:13, last 100 in 23.

Tue, Nov 28, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:20, then 0.5 in 4:44. Really cold, hard to breathe.

Wed, Nov 29, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:44, then 0.5 in 4:28.

Thu, Nov 30, 2006
Total Distance
1.00

A mile in 9:04, then 0.5 in 4:13.

Fri, Dec 01, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A loop around the neighborhood.

Sat, Dec 02, 2006
Total Distance
3.53

A mile in 8:57, then 2.53 with Daddy to get the moving van in 22:18.

Mon, Dec 04, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

First run at the new house. First mile with Jenny and Abby in 9:45, then sped up and finished 1.5 in 14:07.

Tue, Dec 05, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

13:37 on the trail.

Wed, Dec 06, 2006
Total Distance
1.52

13:26, last 400 in 1:53

Thu, Dec 07, 2006
Total Distance
2.20

From ComputeTune to the house on the trail in 19:51.

Fri, Dec 08, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 9:02, then 0.5 in 3:47 on the trail.

Sat, Dec 09, 2006
Total Distance
1.60

1.5 in 12:47, last 0.5 in 3:46. Then 100 m in 20.4.

Mon, Dec 11, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

On the Provo River Trail in Riverwoods.

Tue, Dec 12, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

12:47

Wed, Dec 13, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

12:58

Thu, Dec 14, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

A mile in 8:50, then 0.5 in 4:00.

Fri, Dec 15, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

13:03

Sat, Dec 16, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

15:29, sliding

Mon, Dec 18, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

14:29, slippery

Tue, Dec 19, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

14:29, slippery

Wed, Dec 20, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

14:03, slippery, Jenny pushed the pace on the last quarter (2:00).

Thu, Dec 21, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

1.5 miles in 13:58. Colder but less ice.

Fri, Dec 22, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

1.5 miles in 14:09. The ice is the same.

Sat, Dec 23, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

1.5 miles in 14:37. The weather is warmer.

Mon, Dec 25, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

1.5 miles in in 13:10. It is warmer.

Tue, Dec 26, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

1.5 miles in 13:35. It is warmer.

Wed, Dec 27, 2006
Total Distance
1.80

1.5 in 13:25 on the way to the bank.

Thu, Dec 28, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

1.5 in 13:25 . There was less ice.

Fri, Dec 29, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

1.5 in 13:54. I fell on the ice.

Sat, Dec 30, 2006
Total Distance
1.50

1.5 in 12:54 - ran in the dark.

Totals
Total Distance
454.39
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