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Location:

Salt Lake City,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jul 23, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

5k 16:16 / 10k 33:12 / half marathon 1:12:28/ marathon 2:32:59/ 100 miles: 34 hours, nine minutes (Wasatch 100).

Short-Term Running Goals:

Compress six months of marathon training into six weeks.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay curious.

Personal:

I'm an attorney in Salt Lake City. Married to Heather. We have two little boys.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Wed, Feb 18, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
7.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.00

Yes, another 7 mile run. I really pack in the miles these days (not). I had a decent run up around Federal Heights and then up to 12th Avenue. Usually, I would run this route up through the University I cut it short today so that I could head over to Memory Grove.

I have been thinking a lot about racing plans recently. Mostly, I have been thinking about not racing all. However, I do have a very slight inclination to run the Wahsatch Steeplechase in June. It seems like every year around this time I start to think about Steeplechase. It is a fun race on a very unique course. Since I live less than a mile from the start, it is also easy for me to train regularly on the course. Right now, it is a very snowy/muddy up there and it will be a while before I can get in any decent runs up toward Black Mountain, but I suppose the seed is planted. Also, Heather is due with baby number two the week after the race so perhaps the timing makes sense.

For some reason, I cannot seem to get my head into training to race on the road right now. work is crazy and I do not have as much time as I would need do it right. So, maybe if I can get motivated to do something a little bit different, it will keep me going. Why do I still feel like I'm recovering from St. George?

Comments

From jtshad on Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 15:09:25

Maybe in some sense you still are recovering, there is a lot of that going around. Plus the winter just seems to drag people down. Between injuries (look at the guys in STG) and motivation issues (Cody today) to balance (see Kory) running can sometimes take a back seat in life. In addition, you did a lot of racing last year and maintaining that high a level of fitness for that long can really wear on a person mentally and physically.

Taking a break from racing to find the joy in running is not a bad thing, so enjoy the search and don't stress about it (plus you have a lot of other things on your plate!).

Take care my good friend.

From Jon on Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 15:16:06

I'm motivationally struggling, too, along with sickness/injury/work. Like Jeff says, you are in good company. So, I just revised my racing schedule for this year- after I finish the Striders series, I have NO more road races this year. No interest. Only trail races, including the Jupiter Steeplechase, which I find much, much more enjoyable. Easier to get motivated for than road races. I definitely think you should do the Steeplechase. Join me in a few other trail races, as well!

By the way, big congrats on the upcoming baby arrival. That is exciting news.

From Jon on Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 15:18:12

I meant you should join me on the Wahsatch Steeplechase, not Jupiter. But it would be even better if you joined me on both!

From Chad on Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 16:39:32

Thanks for your comments guys, it has been a tough winter from the running perspective. I thought last winter was tough too, and the Striders series pulled me out of that funk by this time last year. Not so in 2009. I definitely wish you guys the best in your training and racing and look forward to catching up with you (literally and figuratively).

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