Blake Bennions running

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Member Since:

Jun 01, 2013

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Ran for SUU on their Cross Country/Track and Field teams

2015 Alta Track Athlete of the Year

Short-Term Running Goals:

Stay healthy and and build mileage

Sub 1:20 half marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep running

Run the Boston Marathon at least once

Personal:

Married, we have one daughter so far. I ran for Alta high school and was trained by Rob Murphy, he is a great coach, one of the best there is. I also ran for Southern Utah University.

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Miles:	This week:	9.05	Month:	29.05	Year:	303.95

Mon, Apr 27, 2015

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.00

Still pretty disappointed that I'm missing BYU. I think I have to run 4:24 on my own this week to do it, I'm kind of annoyed that other guys trying to get on USU get to compete at BYU and I have to go to Herriman. I'm trying to be positive but it feels like trading in a Lamborghini class meet for a pick up truck. I ran 7 miles today at 7:00-7:15 pace. Ready for a hard track workout tomorrow. A few more thoughts, I need to think less highly of 4:20s in the mile, its just like PRing in the 4:30s, its still just putting all I have out there and doing my best, just because its fast now doesn't mean its any different.

Comments

From Hell Raiser on Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 17:36:19 from 174.23.225.14

I know how you feel dude. That's what we are doing too.

From Blake Bennion on Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 18:06:28 from 107.191.0.118

Dude! Well I'm glad you're going then, it will make getting PR a lot easier, what's your goal?

From Hell Raiser on Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 18:56:53 from 174.23.225.14

I dunno, not sure what I'm running yet.

From The Warbeast on Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 19:05:14 from 209.33.233.115

Hey yo I, like Mr. Hell over here, feel the same way! Except that I'm no Lamborghini... More like an Audi... Or a Volkswagen.

From Paul Gaona on Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 19:15:04 from 71.219.141.22

If mr hellraiser over here and the viewmont guy run the 1600 i dont see how you cannot run youre time. Unless you wimp out or something.

From Blake Bennion on Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 19:44:27 from 107.191.0.118

It sucks that none of us get to go to BYU, but its looking like we might be able to get a good race going at Herriman. I'm probably not a Lamborghini either, unless were including cars that aren't street legal haha

From MarkS on Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 20:06:19 from 122.24.151.123

Quit whining Blake!

You are too good of an athlete for that.

Even though BYU may be prestigious, you will probably have a better chance for a good time at Herriman. There are 148 runners registered for the 3A to 5A 1600 at BYU. Do you really honestly want to fight through all of that? You probably wouldn't get into the heat with the runners you wanted anyway.

Right now at Herriman there are only 21 registered for the 1600m. It looks ideal for you. It is your chance to shine.

You need to think more positive. Last I knew 1600m at BYU is the same distance as 1600m at Herriman, and 4:20 at BYU is the same as 4:20 at Herriman.

Don't let yourself talk you out of getting a good time. You have to look at it positive like you did last week.

Don't let attitude ruin your chances.

From Blake Bennion on Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 23:12:56 from 107.191.0.118

I think you're right, whining and thinking about what I'm not doing isn't going to do any good. And its too critical a time to let something like that get to me, I can achieve a lot at Herriman, and its still 1600m, its still 66, 2:12, 3:18, 4:24! Thank you for the comment, I need to be positive and every bit just as motivated and fired up to give it my all at this meet as any meet, maybe more, this is the time it matters most! Reading about your race from Sunday just now really got me motivated and helped me catch more fire, that was an inspiring victory!

From Rob Murphy on Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 08:20:07 from 163.248.33.220

Self-talk is a powerful thing guys - whether it's positive or negative.

From Holt on Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 08:53:51 from 204.113.55.41

I'll chime in a bit because my guys are commenting here too. What you guys are not realizing is that there are some good runners at Herriman! And you are all some of them! As a coach, I can guarantee you (and I'm sure Rob would say the same thing) that we have really thought about this whole meet thing. We aren't going to Herriman to rip you off of a chance to do well - rather, we are giving you a chance to really do your best. At Herriman you don't have to sit out in the weather (hot or cold, windy or sunny) all day. You will actually get to do the warm up that you normally do; instead of getting herded like cattle through the processing plant. There are plenty of high quality runners there (Last time I checked, not one of you that have commented here are the top times when looking at the teams that are going). And you'll get to run a race that isn't seeded with all the runners within 2 seconds of you all killing for the same exact position you want. I think the biggest thing you'll really miss is watching all the other fast races - and that is cool; I'm a track fan, I love it too. But I would rather set my athletes up to do the very best they can than worry about watching Davis, AF, and DHells athletes.

So start feeling the positive vibes of what is going to be a great meet!

From Controversial Cam on Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 13:34:46 from 204.113.54.0

BYU is definitely a fun meet to watch but honestly I didn't run very well there. I'm glad we are going to Herriman this year.

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