Hurt so good.

WRC 10 Miler Ogden

Recent EntriesHomeJoin Fast Running Blog Community!PredictorHealthy RecipesBen VanBeekum's RacesFind BlogsMileage BoardTop Ten Excuses for Missing a RunTop Ten Training MistakesDiscussion ForumRace Reports Send A Private MessageWeek ViewMonth ViewYear View
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
15% off for Fast Running Blog members at St. George Running Center!

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.

 

 

http://

Find more about Weather in Ogden, UT
Click for weather forecast

Click to donate
to Ukraine's Armed Forces
Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 257.46
Race: WRC 10 Miler Ogden (10 Miles) 00:56:41, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.0010.000.000.0012.00

 

WRC 10 Miler:

I showed up to the 10 miler not in the best condition. I was up for most of the night with stomach issues, dehydrated and I was way sore like I had a huge workout or something. So I was hoping with the USATF road circuit I could manage at least top 3 for points for the day. So that was the plan.

Did a quick 2 mile warm and I felt like garbage so I was just hoping for the best. As the race begun I went out a little slower for the first mile then I did the 10K. To my surprise at mile 1 I was by myself. I saw Riley and asked if anyone showed up(he got that in pictures below). So anyways I went a little slower again in mile 2 and I took a peak and did not see anyone at all. So I pushed for 2 more miles because that was the initial game plan. Push for 4, take 3 miles easy on the hills, push pace for 2 and just finish. Well at around mile 4 I had alreadu gained a 2+ minute lead and mentally checked out for the race. My hill splits and down hill splits were slower then on most training runs on the course. But it was sort of nice because I wasnt feeling it and I didnt want to beat myself up for this race

Overall it was good to get probably the easiest 1st place circuit points I will ever get without killing myself

It was good to see all! James and Steve I thought both of you guys ran well especially with the higher mileage on the legs.

Amy Cook is going to be a destroyer this year so watch out ladies. 

So back to the drawing board. Riley thinks I am running the SLC full, but I think I need to set him straight!

splits-5:24; 5:00; 5:27; 5:21; 6:11; 6:21; 6:52; 5:06; 5:21; 5:32

Overall I am happy with getting miles in the bank. Feel like I couldve been in the mid 55:30s if felt better. But hey a win is a win! Congrats again to everyone!

 

 

 

f

GoMebs 2 Miles: 10.00GoRun Ride 3 Miles: 2.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From jtshad on Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 11:19:20 from 174.17.146.87

Nice run, congrats on the win. Hope you are feeling better. Keep up the strong running!

From Brandon Dase on Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 13:53:57 from 67.214.231.170

Gotta love it when:

1. 56:00 10 miler on a hilly course feels easy :).

2. Pick up a W without having to get crazy.

Nice work Ben! Running strong!

From SpencerSimpson on Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 18:43:23 from 64.134.11.194

very good race. pics are awesome. another day in the office or out of the office. good to see you having fun Ben. nice w again. MIH...

From steve ash on Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 18:55:16 from 67.161.243.240

Some days are like that.. But you killed it anyway. 56 min and change on that course is no joke.

From Cody on Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 20:23:56 from 76.27.36.99

Nice Run Ben!

From RileyCook on Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 21:10:03 from 73.52.134.194

Nice race Benny Van!

Did you hire a professional photographer? Those are some high-quality, awesome pics.

From Matt Poulsen on Tue, Mar 18, 2014 at 21:31:01 from 50.168.224.197

Nice race! Sounds like you had fun.

Add Your Comment.
  • Keep it family-safe. No vulgar or profane language. To discourage anonymous comments of cowardly nature, your IP address will be logged and posted next to your comment.
  • Do not respond to another person's comment out of context. If he made the original comment on another page/blog entry, go to that entry and respond there.
  • If all you want to do is contact the blogger and your comment is not connected with this entry and has no relevance to others, send a private message instead.
Only registered users with public blogs are allowed to post comments. Log in with your username and password or create an account and set up a blog.
Debt Reduction Calculator
Featured Announcements
Lone Faithfuls
(need a comment):
Recent Comments: