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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
Wed, Jul 22, 2015
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.020.000.000.008.02

8 miles easy with Riley on the Riverdale parkway. Headed North today.

So I decided that I was going to stick to my racing schedule that I planned for the year and run the Des News Marathon on Friday.

Pacing is going to a shot in the dark. All I have to go off of is my 1:07.24 a couple weeks ago in the half. But I will go for it like normal and pray for the best outcome as possible. Should be a good race.

avg pace 7:28 min/miles

SKECHERSGORun Ride 4s Blue/Orange Miles: 8.02
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From JPark on Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 20:34:59 from 67.172.224.201

Best of luck Ben. I think all indicators are pointing towards a good one for ya. Go get after it!

From Ben VanBeekum on Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 09:15:21 from 199.190.170.30

Thanks Justin! Hopefully it does go well.

From allie on Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 09:50:21 from 24.99.46.55

pacing for that course is always a shot in the dark, even if you know exactly where you're at. take it easy over those first three downhill miles -- i promise it will pay off for you around 20-22. that course is all about finding the right balance of power and finesse. :) best of luck.

From Ben VanBeekum on Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 09:53:28 from 199.190.170.30

Thanks for the advice Allie. I've only ran this race once back in 07' and didnt have the greatest experience(hence I went out way to fast).Hopefully a better result tomorrow.

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