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Location:

North Ogden,UT,U.S.

Member Since:

May 23, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

5K- 14:58, 10K- 31:05, 1/2- 1:06:47 Marathon- 2:23:29

3rd- Park City Marathon 2008

3rd and 4th Ogden Marathon 2010; 12'

5th, 3rd, and 7th- Utah Valley Marathon 2011;14'; 16'

9th, 3rd,11th, 8th, 5th, 8th St. George Marathon 2010, 11',13',14',15'16'

2nd- Deseret News Marathon 2015

1st- SandHollow Marathon- 2016 (CR***)

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

2024 POTENTIAL RACES

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.

                                                                          -Helen Keller

              

 

Personal:

Married to Nikki we have 4 children. Jaerdan, Korver, Grady and Lyla McKell

Head XC/Track Coach at Weber High

Graduated from Weber State with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Athletic Therapy.

 

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 257.46
Race: Utah Valley Marathon (26.32 Miles) 02:30:41, Place overall: 3, Place in age division: 3
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.5026.320.000.0026.82

Okay so the Utah Valley Marathon. Drove down with Jon the night before to stay at Spencers house got up at the crack of dark to hit the buses at 4 in the morn. Got to the start of the race with about an hour to spare so I hit the bathroom and did about a half mile jog with Jason, Mike, Jon and Nate.

Race started went out way conservative and felt really relaxed hitting around 5:30 pace for the first seven miles. By the time we hit the first series of hills Nate and Ezekial? were already out in the lead and Jason, Mike and I were working together taking turns on the lead. We ended up coming into the half around 1:14 flatish so a little slower then I wanted and what we all wanted but we were fine. For the next two miles we started dropping the pace hoping for a 1:11 next half. As we approached mile 15 there was an incredibly strong head wind that wasnt allowing to hit the pace that we wanted to so we just had to go with what it was. We were hitting 6+ min miles when we shouldve been mid 5s. Anyways around mile 17 my stomach took a turn for the worse and had to hit the unfortunate bathroom break. Which sucks because I thought I got a way with it on this race. Came out of the bathroom and I could see Mike and Jason about a quarter mile down. So I just took off and to be honest I felt awesome. I slowly set my sites on Mike to see if I could at least catch him and finish with him. Around mile 20 before we exited the canyon I caught Mike so it took 3 miles. I ran with him a bit and told him that we could catch Jason because it looked like he was coming back to us. So I just stayed patient and Jason slowly started coming back to me around mile 22 I got close enough to make my move and passed him and didnt say a word, I just gave him five and went on my way. I felt really good the last 4 miles and just settled in which was a mistake because a little under mile 26, Matt Poulsen was on the side and he was yelling at me to go because I had someone on my tail that was coming in hot! So I guess it was a race to the finish. I just took a deep breath and took off and finished the last half mile in under 5 min pace. Hit the finish line and about fell over! Overall 3rd place was great. I felt thats where I belonged because Nate and Ezekial were in better shape today. I wish the wind wasnt there today, I felt like have prepared myself for a sub 2:25 and it was definitely obtainable. But thats the marathon sometime you race against the elements instead of racing for time. Just glad things worked out for the best today. 

Great finishes today by Mike , Jason. Jon who I felt ran the best race of the day running 2:33 with a 6 min PR. Spencer, Tony and everyone else. Good to see my running family like always!

Go Speed Bright Yellow Miles: 26.82
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From CollinAnderson on Sun, Jun 15, 2014 at 12:34:30 from 208.54.5.214

Nice run! 3rd against these guys is really solid! I've heard the wind can be very fickle at UVM, so surely you can break 2:25 later this year.

From Matt Schreiber on Sun, Jun 15, 2014 at 15:59:07 from 66.17.102.175

Smart race. I saw your name pop up on the results. Big congrats on the podium!

From JPark on Sun, Jun 15, 2014 at 16:39:47 from 67.172.224.201

I know its not what you were hoping for/capable of, but good race anyways. I'm sure the wind played a huge factor. You'll get it on the next go. St. George, or anything else before that?

From Josh E on Sun, Jun 15, 2014 at 17:17:51 from 65.130.119.46

Seems you had great confidence and momentum coming into the race and it really was too bad the elements couldn't cooperate. Congrats on the podium finish and the solid time for the conditions.

Tell Jon congratulations. That's gotta be worth a sub 2:30 at St. George!

From josse on Sun, Jun 15, 2014 at 18:54:50 from 174.239.96.248

Great job Ben, the wind was not nice. I was wishing for last weekends weather it was nice and cool with a great tailwind.

From mike⇒nelson on Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 07:01:08 from 67.177.49.132

Nice work Ben. It was great to share most of the race with you. Keep it up.

From Steve Shepherd on Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 10:13:38 from 168.180.136.164

Great race, 3rd with a pit stop and tough field is impressive!

From BDase on Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 10:15:47 from 67.214.231.170

Congratulations Ben! Way to stick it out and make the most of it.

From Ben VanBeekum on Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 10:41:24 from 73.52.142.160

Thanks everyone for the support and words of encouragement! It was a great race and glad I was able to run it. On to the next...

From Superfly on Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 16:32:40 from 24.236.36.232

Ben that's a solid race man. 2:21is at stg without wind. You da man!

From SpencerSimpson on Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 16:43:54 from 67.137.129.50

Another fun day brotha. Solid 3rd place and you are headed in a good spot. Keep up the training. You are about to do some awesome things this next year. Great spot to be in. MIH

From Fritz on Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 20:47:37 from 98.202.9.237

Nice job Ben. Great time and finish considering the elements. The hard work you put in for this race doesn't go away.

From RileyCook on Fri, Jun 20, 2014 at 09:50:11 from 172.56.14.232

Solid, solid effort Benny Van! Third place is legit. You're looking at low 2:20s at St George.

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