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Idaho Falls Half Marathon

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Location:

Seven Hills,Oh,U.S.A.

Member Since:

Aug 31, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

Toenails Lost: 2.5

Qualified for Boston:

  • TOU    9/17/11 3:09:49
  • TOU    9/15/12 3:04:38

13 Marathons: 3:04:38

7 Half Marathons 1:21:11

1 15k 1:02:08

Short-Term Running Goals:

Stop being fat and start running again. I want to turn my short term goal into a habit of running instead of being a crappy seasonal runner.

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Find time for School, Family, and Running while in Podiatry school.

Beat LA

 

 

Personal:

I've been married since January 2008 to my biggest fan, and best friend. We have 3 kids, Mackson, Kaylin, and Linclon. I am from Utah, but now live in Ohio (since July 2015) for Podiatry School.

My Wife

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
New Balance Lifetime Miles: 209.00
Race: Idaho Falls Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:22:32, Place overall: 3
Total Distance
15.00

This was the first year that this race has been put on, and it showed. Besides some minor things that add up, overall it was a well designed race and I am sure next year it will be awesome.

I took 2 gu's before the race (probably don't need them for a half) and some water. The first 6.5 miles of this course are basically like running down a cliff. The course drops 1300 feet in that short distance, and it was impossible to hold myself back. It was about 60-65 degrees at the start, a little too warm, so at each aid station I would drink half of my water then pour the other half on my head to cool down. After the first 6.5 miles I was all by myself. I could see a guy (wearing all blue) about half a mile in front of me, but he had been that far in front of me for a while so I wasn't thinking about him. I was just thinking about how slow I felt like I was going after flying down the steep road.

At about mile 8 my wife and Mackson were on the course to say hi. As I passed them Crystal informed me that I was in 5th place and that the 3rd place guy had just been walking. This gave me motivation to try and catch him. If I can catch him, then I am in 4th, and maybe that will give me the motivation to catch Blue. By mile 9 I had passed the guy Crystal told me about. He took 2 walking breaks and I caught him on the second. Blue still looked strong and still had a good lead on me, but it was getting smaller. By mile 10 I thought for sure I was going to get him, but I didn't know how long it would take.

Near mile 11 I was on his heels and getting ready to pass, but I also had to clear my throat, and didn't want him to hear me sneaking up on him, so I resisted the urge to clear my throat until I passed him at about mile 12. By the time I was heading into the finish line I looked back to see if he was getting ready to counter attack, but he was no where in sight. I tried to finish strong and do the best I could the entire race, and overall I am pleased with the way the race went. I was hoping to finish under 1:20, but today wasn't the day for that, too hot and too steep (and probably not enough training).

Avg HR 173

Max HR 184 (my HR #'s seem a little fishy)

 

15:51.6

2
       5:51.7

36:02.5

46:03.2

55:49.2

66:06.2

76:22.9

86:37.4

96:45.3

106:43.8

116:37.7

126:43.7

136:40.0

14

:16.9



My watch said it was only 13.05, but I haven't had any half measure exactly 13.1, so I will take it.

time 1:22:31

Avg pace 6:20


White Miles: 15.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From jtshad on Sun, Jul 22, 2012 at 05:24:30 from 69.20.183.178

Congrats on running a smart and fast race. You ran consistent and were able to manage the course well. Sorr we didn't get a chance to meet and chat after the race. Let me know if you want to run sometime.

Congrats on a great race.

From Tmck on Sun, Jul 22, 2012 at 11:45:24 from 69.20.153.156

jtshad, I was amazed at how fast you guys shot off of the line, and even more amazing is that you were able to keep the pace! Nice race and good job on the PR, I guess it wasn't the heat or course that prevented me from getting mine, but more of me not being fast enough to beat my old self.

I never meet other fastrunningbloggers at the beginning of races, its hard to know who is who. We should develop some sort of sign or something to let others know so we can meet everyone.

From crhudman on Sun, Jul 22, 2012 at 13:43:16 from 69.20.180.92

Great race. You did pass me around 8.5 I was do done by then. I took a huge chance on this and ended up mailing it in. Great job taking 3rd you ran an awesome race. Congrats

From Fender on Wed, Aug 08, 2012 at 07:58:26 from 65.130.117.9

You are awesome. You are funny. I like how you were worried about the "counter attack". I am so happy that you do so well. You definitley motivate a lot of people!

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