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.
Eight miles total today. One with Julia, 1.5 with my Mom.
Comments
From Jat on Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 14:44:53 from 212.76.99.114
Good luck with your goal of getting to the Olympics, Benjamin. I must be misunderstanding something, though--if you're 13 now, and you've been a member since '04, then you joined the blog when you were 4?
From Benjamin on Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 16:07:15 from 72.250.218.114
Correct. You're not misunderstanding anything. I did join the blog when I was four, with some help from my Dad.
From Jat on Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 17:24:38 from 212.76.99.114
My goodness. It seems to me that you are an extraordinarily accomplished runner, and I certainly wish you every success in achieving your goals.
And if you should ever be here in Israel, please let me know--my wife and I would love to invite you and your family over for a meal.
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