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Dogtown,Ut,

Member Since:

Jan 02, 2006

Gender:

Male

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Other

Running Accomplishments:

PRs: 2:26:29 marathon @ St.George '14; 1:09:55 1/2 mar. '08; 31:00 10k '07

Short-Term Running Goals:

Love running now.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Love running forever!

Personal:

My perfect day would include a run through the desert, time with my wife and girls, tasty homemade meals, and a nice nap in the middle.

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Race: Dogtown Half Marathon (13.3 Miles) 01:14:35, Place overall: 2
Total Distance
18.50

Dogtown Half Marathon - 1:14:35

Course was an out-and-back with a spur on the way out.  For the most part a flat course, but with 3 uphill sections (and downhill) that usually get the best of me on the workouts we do out there.  Warmed up in the drizzly rain (that held off most of the run) and the cold wind with Logan for 3+ before the race and cheered on Al as she ran the 9K (and did a great job, by the way).  Saw that Theo Martin was there, so I had hoped for a Dogtown winner of the Dogtown, but realized that was probably out of the question.  Raced without the Garmin because of the fear of rain - which was fine for racing, but a bummer for splits because the mile markers were poorly and randomly place (I ran one 5 mile section - yes that far without a mile marker - in 22 minutes and then hit the last few miles at 6:30 and above, when I was moving pretty good) so that was a bummer.  

Logan and I started off easy and relaxed, but moving okay along the main Fields road and out past Staheli Farm toward Warner Valley on the spur.  The wind was blowing pretty good from the Northeast and seemed to really hit on all the most difficult parts of the race.  Theo was drafting behind us for the first 3 or 4 and then I told him he couldn't just sit there and blow by us later, so he sat back in for another half and then made his move as we pushed back past Staheli's and up toward Nicholl's Peak.  I wanted to push up to him and keep him close since I felt pretty good (although not as good as last Saturday's workout), but Logan kept me under control and drafting as best as I could behind him - I tried to tuck down and get in tight, even clipped him a few times, but it was tough (I have always had a harder time drafting because I am taller than most and have that longer stride).  After using Logan for a few more miles, I moved away from him just before the turn around (which was about 8.25'ish miles).  Theo had pulled too far away and he is too good a runner to have made a serious move on him, but the control and draft that Logan provided for me helped me have decent legs to the finish.  Pushed pretty solid from 9-12 (excluding the hill back up around Nicholl's) and tried to keep it solid through the end, by reminding myself of running poorly at the finish of Painter's.  Heard Theo's time as I approached the finish - 1 minute up on me. 

Not too bad a race, I felt I ran strong under the conditions and extra length of the course.  On a good day and with a true half distance, I could have been around 1:11-1:12.  (last Ohana 91.5)(Landreth blue 574.65)

Week was decent; I wish I could recover like the old days, but those 1000's Monday after the hard workout the weekend before really drained me - so that's why I'll only do them every other week.  Was pleased with the race effort.

Goals for next week: I'll probably need a little while to recover (back to that aging thing), so let my body do what it needs to to keep me running well.

Landreth Blue Miles: 5.00Last Ohana Miles: 13.50
Comments
From scotthughes on Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 19:06:08 from 209.33.211.3

Nice race! You looked very strong when we crossed paths--opposite directions of course. I thought it was a very honest, not easy course.

From Superfly on Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 20:11:33 from 208.117.127.110

Great race effort. I talked to Paul this morning and he told me Theo was in town for the race. Wish I could have come and ran with ya. Anyways good job.

From steve ash on Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 09:56:17 from 98.202.79.72

Nice work Holt. Looks like you guys will be ready to roll at UV for sure. Keep it up!

From Ruthio on Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 10:46:44 from 76.27.108.140

Nicely done Holt! I can't believe how fast you run that stuff. In fact, I still brag to my teammates about how fast you are. Way to be a champ.

From Burt on Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:06:05 from 72.223.90.79

Great job. When I joined cross country in 10th grade the Martin twins were in my conference (they lived in Page and I lived in Kingman.) They came in 1-2 in the 4 Corners Invitational. I remember thinking, "I hope they're seniors so I won't have to worry about them next year." But alas, there they were there next year. "I hope they're seniors so I won't have to worry about them next year." Nope. They were still around when I was a senior. Not only that, but we had the fastest long distance runners in the state (Flagstaff, Coconino, Sinagua, Prescott), so I never had a chance to qualify for state. So after I graduated I was watching my sister at the 4 Corners Invitational. There they were again! They pretty much dominated long distance running for their entire high school careers.

From Burt on Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:06:17 from 72.223.90.79

Did I tell you that story already?

From Holt on Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:40:02 from 71.213.81.88

Nope - but it was a good one because it reminds me of the closest I ever got to being lapped. I was either a Freshman or Sophomore and they (Page and the twins) came over to our PV Invite and in the 3200 I was pushing to the bell lap when I heard the announcer say that they were closing in on finishing. I went pretty much on a dead sprint on the straightaway to avoid getting lapped! Of course they did run like 9:0_ somethings! Two amazing runners.

From Burt on Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:44:13 from 72.223.90.79

I think their junior or senior year one of them took first in the mile, someone from Buckeye took second, and the other twin took third. Other than that, they always took 1st and 2nd in cross country, the mile, and 2 mile every year.

From Brent on Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 07:48:24 from 168.178.30.219

Coach Holt, outstanding race on a tough day, 500 commando points.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Bill on Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 10:39:22 from 168.179.180.76

you looked smooth at mile 11. way to go Dave. Great Race.

From daceg on Wed, Mar 02, 2011 at 01:23:04 from 74.211.28.51

Nice job Holt! Another great run.

From Adam RW on Wed, Mar 02, 2011 at 10:03:43 from 155.101.152.123

Nice racing. Aging does extend the recovery but it looks like the speed is still there.

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