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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 17, 2012
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.650.000.000.003.65

So I was going to take the day off but my body was itching to run. Got out and did 25 minutes, glad that I did. I was able to shake out some tightness and as soon as I got home I hit the foam roller to roll the hips, quads, and calves out.

avg pace 6:51 min/miles

Nike Pegasus 28+ White Miles: 3.65
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Superfly on Fri, May 18, 2012 at 11:04:26 from 74.211.21.81

Your primed and ready. Good luck tomorrow and may the racing Gods grant you glory!

From Ben VanBeekum on Fri, May 18, 2012 at 13:05:35 from 67.169.246.46

Clyde- Thanks I am going to admit I am a little nervous. Just because I still don't know what this body can do, which is a good thing I guess.

From RileyCook on Fri, May 18, 2012 at 13:07:47 from 65.130.70.180

Good luck tomorrow Ben, you're going to have a great race.

From scottkeate on Fri, May 18, 2012 at 13:47:35 from 216.49.181.254

You're in position for a great race. Excellent training and a healthy body. Love to see you and Fritz push each other to a great time. Here's to you beating your 2:28 STG performance!!!

From Ben VanBeekum on Fri, May 18, 2012 at 17:24:50 from 67.169.246.46

@scott- Thanks for the encouragement. I agree it should be an interesting race. Fritz is running lights out!! Should be fun chasing him down, hopefully I can do it before the race is over;) Good luck in your half tomorrow!!

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