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Location:

Cleveland,OH,

Member Since:

Mar 23, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

 

Various half marathons in UT from 2005-2007

St George Marathon 2005 and 2006

Dam to Dam 2008 and 2009 (Des Moines 20K)

Medina Half Marathon 2013 

American Fork Canyon Half Maraton 2013

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run for fun and good health.

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Continue to run for many years and enjoy a healthy life.

Personal:

Happily married with two kids.   
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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Mizuno Inspire Lifetime Miles: 119.85
Asics DS Trainer Lifetime Miles: 94.00
Mizuno Inspire 8 Lifetime Miles: 72.20
Totals
Total Distance
241.43
Sat, Mar 21, 2009
Total Distance
9.00

1 hr 6 m. Tough run. Not used to distance.

Wed, Mar 25, 2009
Total Distance
4.20

29.09 minutes total. Not sure about distance. Need to get a GPS.  Focused on form, posture, and attacking hills (2 hills on loop)

Comments
From Nevels on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 15:52:32 from 131.204.15.93

Studying to be a foot and ankle doctor, huh... Maybe you can fix my ankles when I turn them on some of these nasty trails (which I have become surprisingly adept at doing)

Solid run, and welcome...

From Smooth on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 15:58:30 from 71.36.65.79

A Garmin would be a nice birthday present,eh? Lately I was focusing on one proprioceptive cue to help me with my form. Navel to spine - concentrate on pulling belly button inward towards spine. This helps activate the deep ab muscles which serve as stabilizers of the pelvis and lower spine while running. The next proprioceptive cues I'll work on include the Feeling Symmetry, Running on Water and Pulling the Road which is especially good for hills. I imagine the road or hill is a giant non-motorized treadmill...imagine myself pulling the "treadmill belt" backward while a pulley is pulling me up the hill.

Fri, Mar 27, 2009
Total Distance
11.20

Took a break from studying this afternoon. Went on a long leisurely run with a couple of classmates around Grays Lake/Des Moines metro. I forgot how nice it is to have the company of others on runs.  Tomorrow I will be attending a biomechanics and sports medicine lecture series.  One of the topics will be common running injuries - should be interesting.

Comments
From Smooth on Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 23:53:05 from 71.36.65.79

Learn alot! I'm interested to hear all about it. Nice long run with friends. Weather must be nice, eh?

From eric on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 11:46:59 from 64.17.194.203

The workshop was really well done. We had 3 doctors from different states that have had extensive experience working with runners. They mostly discussed biomechanics and the construct of orthotics, overuse injuries, and other sports medicine topics.

Mon, Mar 30, 2009
Total Distance
6.00

Tread mill run.

Comments
From Smooth on Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 16:19:12 from 71.36.65.79

You could make that entry even shorter: TM run. LOL!!!

Hey, I LOVE Marianne's blog and the pics from your Chicago trip. I need to learn how to set up a family blog like that. Great way to keep everyone connected.

From eric on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 11:48:26 from 64.17.194.203

Glad you like the pictures. We forgot to attach some pictures of the temple. It looks just like the Boise temple.

what does LOL mean?

From Smooth on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 18:37:46 from 71.36.78.130

Laugh out loud! In our case, it's lots of love!

From Bec on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 22:06:33 from 205.123.201.97

Eric,

Nice to see you on the blog! I loved the link you posted on your mom's blog of Kara Goucher. She is amazing, I hope she wins Boston. What would it be like to run a 20 miler at a 7 min pace?

From Smooth on Sat, Apr 04, 2009 at 20:51:24 from 71.36.85.29

HAPPY BIRTHDAY one day later!!! Hope you had a GREAT birthday!!! Dad, Steven and David are at Priesthood. We're having the Ongs over for two Conference sessions tomorrow.

From Smooth on Sat, Apr 04, 2009 at 20:53:35 from 71.36.85.29

OH, I almost forgot. Seidi had her baby this morning in Gunnison. Dwight's her doctor with Danny attending.

From eric on Sun, Apr 05, 2009 at 15:22:08 from 75.167.73.86

Hi Bec,

Kara Goucher is an amazing runner. Someday you'll be able to run a marathon at 7 min pace too. You're not too far off really. Great run last weekend at the Riverton half!

From eric on Sun, Apr 05, 2009 at 15:23:29 from 75.167.73.86

Hey Mom, thanks for the birthday wishes. Have fun with the Ongs and tell everyone hello!

Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Total Distance
3.00

Fri, Apr 03, 2009
Total Distance
12.50

Ran with 2 other guys from school. One of which is training for his first half-marathon in 3 weeks. We did the trail from Saylorville Dam to campus. Perfect weather

Comments
From Smooth on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 12:13:00 from 71.36.85.29

Nice medium long run! Is the trail paved? What half-mary is he running? Glad you had perfect weather.

From eric on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 22:20:25 from 75.167.83.236

Thanks for the Birthday cards and gift! We got them in the mail today. You and Dad are too generous.

The trail is a nicely paved trail that follows the Des Moines River - hidden from all the traffic. Most of the time, you can hardly tell that you're in the city. The half-marathon is on Apr. 25th called Drake Relays on the Roads HM.

Tue, Apr 07, 2009
Total Distance
6.00

41.38 Tried to run hard

Comments
From Smooth on Tue, Apr 07, 2009 at 22:00:44 from 207.200.116.74

That's sub-7 pace. VERY GOOD RUN!!! Thanks for calling. We had a quick fun shopping trip with Steven and David for FHE and b'day last night. Still trying to get David to date. We need to work on him.

Thu, Apr 09, 2009
Total Distance
3.00

16 miles/ 45:16 min. on Stationary bike followed by 2.76 mile run - 18:07 min.  I like the new shoes I'm on.

Fri, Apr 10, 2009
Total Distance
7.50

1st track workout of the year.

1 mile warm up. 6 x 800 with 400 m rest laps. 2 x 400 with 400 m rest laps.  1 mile cool down.

Comments
From Smooth on Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 00:22:33 from 70.56.102.54

Nice intervals run. What was your 800 average pace?

From eric on Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 23:10:47 from 75.167.76.67

Thanks. 3 min.

Sat, Apr 11, 2009
Total Distance
12.70

1hr 27 min. It was a good run.

Comments
From Smooth on Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 10:44:46 from 70.56.102.54

Glad you were able to get in a long run and enjoy a quick run before busy weekend.

THANKS for calling. Was so nice talking to you. Have a GREAT week! LOVE YOU!!!

Tue, Apr 14, 2009
Total Distance
6.20

44:33 min.  Nice day to run.  60 degrees

Comments
From Smooth on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 22:45:37 from 70.56.102.54

Nice 10K. OK, I took my blood sugar 2 hours after breakfast this morning just to stop my friend from driving 30 min to take it. Anyway it was 74. A bit low for not having done any exercise. I will take it first thing in the morning (like a fasting blood sugar) and see what it is. My weight has dropped to 98 which is not too low; but I don't want it to drop any more. I seem to loose weight during taper. The fruity smell in urine went away today; so that was good. Diabetics or starvation can have fruity urine or breathe.

Wed, Apr 15, 2009
Total Distance
5.00

Just got back from a late-night run. 35:13 min.  I think right around 5 miles. It's a nice time to run- quiet, no cars. 

Comments
From Smooth on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 23:38:31 from 70.56.102.54

Was it dark? It's been snowing all day here. Great 5 miler in 7:00 pace. Oh, Larissa's email address has two "L"s. Wish you were coming to Boston.

From eric on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 23:41:46 from 75.167.70.53

yeah it was pretty dark, but I was able to find some well-lit streets here and there. I'm sorry you guys have snow. We've had two days in a row of 60 degree weather.

I wish I could go to Boston too! Maybe next year if schedule allows.

From Smooth on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 23:45:49 from 70.56.102.54

Oh, Chris got his call to Anaheim Spanish speaking mission. Happy Mission On Earth! :-)

From eric on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 23:48:15 from 75.167.70.53

Oh, that's cool! I wonder if he gets to go to Disneyland on P-days.

From Smooth on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 23:54:31 from 70.56.102.54

I'll bet he gets to "goofy" around and "dwarfed" by his companions and find "magic" in the Lord's "kingdom"! LOL

Thu, Apr 16, 2009
Total Distance
6.30

43.53 min. 6.3 miles according to mapmyrun.com. I found this website to gauge my distance, hope it's accurate. Tried to find a new route today...there'a a nice trail around DMACC pond. It was nice, will keep this route.

Comments
From april27 on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 11:43:58 from 99.188.251.180

i love that site...plus it is quick...ya know on this site they have a course tool as well...works in much the same way as mapmyrun

From Smooth on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 11:49:40 from 70.56.102.54

Cool! I'm glad you're finding route to run. That's a nice distance. BTW, the Chinese word for "Beloved Beauty" can be spelled as: Aimi.

Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Total Distance
9.75

Did a run with Jake and Adam, some classmates around Des Moines/Grays Lake.  Jake is running his first half-marathon next weekend.  He'll be ready;  he's running with a lot of confidence.

Wed, Apr 22, 2009
Total Distance
5.92

Haven't run in a few days...our beautiful baby girl was born on 4/18/09.  Same day as my wife...what a birthday surprise. 

Comments
From The Howling Commando on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 12:51:01 from 72.224.24.41

CONGRATULATIONS :-D Babies are truly miracles!

From Bec on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 22:16:34 from 67.177.35.60

Congratulations! You're a dad, that is so cool! I hope the little one and your sweet wife are doing well. I had fun in Boston with your fam.

From Smooth on Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 23:24:19 from 71.36.71.239

Hey how are you guys doing? Dad said you and M. have sore throats? Hope everyone is feeling better now.

Fri, May 01, 2009
Total Distance
3.00

ran 3 miles and biked 10.  I've been sick with a sore throat and a cough for about a week...feeling so tired all the time and haven't been able to run for all that time. I had  a few hours after taking a test today and decided to try exercising as treatment, hoping that somehow I could "sweat" out the virus.  I actually felt pretty good throughout and afterward.  My cough didn't get any worse, which I thought maybe it would.  At least I felt like I had a good reason to feel so tired. 

Comments
From Smooth on Mon, May 04, 2009 at 13:08:18 from 71.36.87.147

Take care of yourself. Hope you and your little family get well soon. I am praying lots for you. Can't wait to see you in two weeks. LOVE YOU! Give my love to M and Emi!!!

Mon, May 04, 2009
Total Distance
6.00

I think 6 miles...ran along a nice trail through some parks and along the des moines river.  After reading some Boston race reports and about London, I'm getting anxious to run a marathon...it's been awhile since I last run one.  Maybe this Fall...schedule permitting.

Comments
From Smooth on Mon, May 04, 2009 at 23:52:20 from 71.36.82.104

Glad you got some miles in. The weather must be nice. How are you feeling today? Better, I hope! Can't wait to see you, M & Emi! Love you!

From Bec on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 12:19:07 from 205.123.38.151

Do a fall marathon! I'm trying to convince your bro (Jeff) to do one. If you're related to Smooth, marathoning is on your blood...

From eric on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 13:58:53 from 64.17.193.253

So I'm thinking maybe Kansas City in Oct. It's the only race I could find in the Midwest that's not on a Sunday:

http://www.waddellandreedkcmarathon.org/

One of my classmates who I run with is also thinking about running this. He ran in college and based off his speed and prior experience, he could potentially win this marathon.

From Smooth on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 14:05:54 from 71.36.82.104

Cool! That gives you 5 months to train. Perfect.

Tue, May 05, 2009
Total Distance
6.00

Another late night run...I seem to enjoy the quietude.

Wed, May 06, 2009
Total Distance
4.00

Got home at 9 pm and went for about 4 miles.  Good weather

Thu, May 07, 2009
Total Distance
7.50

Grahm took Jake and I to a lake outside of Des Moines and we did a loop around it - almost all of it on grass, mud, and slosh.  It was a lot of fun.  Nice weather...storm had just cleared up and we had sunny skies.

Comments
From Smooth on Thu, May 07, 2009 at 18:39:01 from 71.36.74.243

Looks like you were able to run some everyday. Did it feel like running xcountry when you ran on grass, mud and slosh? How's M and Emi? I hope everyone's feeling better.

Sat, May 09, 2009
Total Distance
13.10

Good day for a run..cool temp, clear skies.  went to Saylorville lake.  I am glad that I was able to get over 30 miles this week.

Comments
From Smooth on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 11:58:18 from 71.36.74.243

AWESOME half marathon run there. I'll bring my Garmin so you can take it out for a ride when I come next week. THANKS for the call last night. I needed that so badly. LOVE YOU! Can't wait to hold Emi.

Wed, May 13, 2009
Total Distance
5.10

Ran around DMU Campus.  Saw a blue bird. 

Comments
From Smooth on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 16:48:03 from 71.36.74.243

Hey, thanks for sending those articles. A blue bird!! Must be lovely weather. 4 more days 'till I hold Emi! YAY!!!

Thu, May 14, 2009
Total Distance
5.50

nice day for a run

Sat, May 16, 2009
Total Distance
13.10

I did the same route as last Sat...out to Saylorville Dam.  It was a bit windy, but not too overbearing.  Same time as last week as well...1:29

Comments
From Smooth on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 21:27:44 from 71.36.78.246

Happy to hear you ran a half. The weather must be nice. See you REAL soon!

Tue, May 19, 2009
Total Distance
8.50

It's been a long time since I ran an early morning run.  Nice and quiet.

Wed, May 20, 2009
Total Distance
8.09

Tried out my mom's garmin...pretty nice tool.

Comments
From maurine on Sat, May 23, 2009 at 18:48:13 from 97.117.70.124

Uh oh - you need to put one on your Christmas wish list.

Thu, May 21, 2009
Total Distance
9.00

Went to the track: 

two 1600's followed by six 800's

Actually warmed up, stretched and cooled down properly...for once.

Sat, May 23, 2009
Total Distance
13.37

Ran along the trail that winds around Saylorville. Lots of ups and downs. My mom was able to come along as well.

Comments
From Smooth on Tue, Jun 07, 2011 at 18:50:18 from 67.2.98.167

that was a memorable run! wow! Almost two years ago! And then you ran me in at The Ogden Marathon two years later!

I LOVE running with you! I LOVE YOU!!! I am so proud of you and all your accomplishment!

Mon, May 25, 2009
Total Distance
5.00

Did a few hill repeats

Tue, May 26, 2009
Total Distance
4.50

Took it easy

Wed, May 27, 2009
Total Distance
6.00

Went to the track:  1 mile warm-up. 4 miles tempo-pace.  1 mile cool down

Comments
From Smooth on Thu, May 28, 2009 at 00:37:26 from 71.35.209.119

You are running so well this whole week. You're gonna do GREAT at Dam to Dam on Sat. GOOD LUCK!!!

You need to start tracking your sleep time, shoe mileage. Be sure to post your race report. Can't wait to read all about it. LOVE YOU!!!! Give Emi a big kiss from me. Tell Marianne she's the BEST mother EVER!!! LOVE YOU GUYS TO PIECES!!!

Thu, May 28, 2009
Total Distance
3.00

3 easy recovery miles

 

Sat, May 30, 2009
Race: Dam to Dam (20K Des Moines, IA) (12.4 Miles) 01:25:00
Total Distance
12.40

Will input official race time, place, etc. once it gets posted on the race's website.  According to my watch, I completed the distance in 1:24:58.  Nice day for a run and to be part of the 6500 that entered the race. Good cloud cover during the first half and then the sun came out as well as the heat. Pretty sure I ran the second 10K a bit slower than the first 10K.   I was glad that I survived the distance in one piece.    I'm never really ever prepared to run these type of races.  Will pick a race to run in the fall, most likely Living History Farms Cross-country race in Nov.

 

Comments
From Smooth on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 22:10:39 from 207.200.116.137

CONGRATULATIONS Eric!!! Was that faster than last year? What was the temp at finish? Are you glad you did it? You're a talented runner. You will have more time to run when you're done with school. LOVE YOU!!!!

From Smooth on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 15:41:33 from 71.36.79.7

Did you get my emails with Emi's pics? It might have John Doe as sender. I was learning how to download pics on the Mac and found that the iPhoto has an email feature and didn't quite know if it works.

From Smooth on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 15:35:36 from 71.36.70.118

GOOD LUCK with the Board Exam. We are praying for you!

From Smooth on Tue, Jun 07, 2011 at 18:55:16 from 67.2.98.167

Almost two years later to the date you and I ran together along the Raccoon River and Gray's Lake during the early morning hours on the day of your graduation from DMU,

CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Lew!

From Smooth on Tue, Jun 07, 2011 at 18:58:34 from 67.2.98.167

that was a memorable day and memorable run! I hope I get to run with you again, probably not ever again in Iowa, but may be in Ohio and definitely in Utah!

I LOVE YOU so much! GOOD LUCK with residency. three years will go by fast!!!

Can't wait to see you, Marianne, Emi and new baby boy soon!!!! :)

Totals
Total Distance
241.43
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