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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
Thu, May 08, 2014
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.300.005.000.0013.30

2 mile warm 

5X1 mile with .25 rest

splits were 5:08; 5:06; 5:03; 5:00; 4:52

2.05 cool

splits felt good and not taxing at all. Goal was to feel comfortable around that 5 min range. I feel that the deposit is in the bank for the half next week but the nice thing is that I know I have a good solid 5 weeks to set myself up for a great marathon in the middle of June.

P.M.

2 miles easy, why not?

Skechers GoRun Ride #2 Miles: 11.30
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Fritz on Thu, May 08, 2014 at 16:48:20 from 65.116.116.6

Awesome splits! Your workouts have been super impressive lately. You should be set up well for the marathon in June.

From Derek D on Thu, May 08, 2014 at 18:08:12 from 68.109.132.154

Really strong week Ben. Workouts should have you feeling very confident.

From Matt Poulsen on Sat, May 10, 2014 at 15:14:19 from 50.168.224.197

Great workouts this week! You're ready to tear it up at Ogden.

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