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Location:

Dogtown,Ut,

Member Since:

Jan 02, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

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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Boston Lifetime Miles: 520.25
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Solar Glide Lifetime Miles: 210.00
Levitate Black Lifetime Miles: 83.75
Race: St. George Marathon (26.2 Miles) 02:34:16, Place overall: 12, Place in age division: 2
Total Distance
26.25

St. George Marathon 2:34:16

More later when I grab the watch and put down the splits. For now...

Wasn't sure what my plan would be for the race. Decided to just go off the cuff with however the race played out. Ended up that I decided to go big (but in all actuality, not really that big - I hit the half nearly a minute slower than last year at 1:14:25) and shoot for the top 10 (that is what I really wanted more than anything). From mile 1 on, I ran the entire race alone. From 17 on, every step was a battle. I have been sick with a head cold all week, but I kept trying to convince myself it was just allergies - it wasn't, and it drained me. It was the most physically difficult and painful thing I have ever done. In the end, I finally lost the mental battle around mile 20 and the wheels came off big time. Had a nearly 6 minute positive split, and pretty much every second of that came in the last 5 miles; meanwhile, guy after guy came by me. It was very difficult on me when I lost 10th place. I lost it for a bit there. To tell the truth though, even with the horrendous last 10k, I am glad I went for it the way I did. I may have sneaked in the top 10 with Matt, Justin, old guy and crew that passed me at the end, but that is not me. I would have spent forever wondering, "What if?" Now I don't need to wonder - the what if is... Pain and misery! Love all my running buddies; it was great to see everyone that I only see once or twice a year. Thanks for all the memories and awesomeness. Peace out! (Pace Blue 58.25)

Pace Blue Miles: 26.25
Comments
From Rob Murphy on Sat, Oct 03, 2015 at 14:10:35 from 24.10.247.181

Way to battle Dave. I know your runners learn a lot from reading a race report like this from their coach.

Tip of the cap to you!

From jtshad on Sat, Oct 03, 2015 at 14:22:19 from 173.198.176.201

Courageous race...stronger than I was as I have had the same issues and pulled the plug. Way to stay mentally strong and finish it out.

From Connor Baller on Sat, Oct 03, 2015 at 14:27:58 from 108.165.28.242

Nice job Holt giving it everything you had and not being a weenie. I respect that.

From Hell Raiser on Sat, Oct 03, 2015 at 15:17:20 from 97.117.51.66

Proud of you coach. Respect

From SpencerSimpson on Sat, Oct 03, 2015 at 15:22:13 from 73.3.100.120

great report Dave. way to battle today. Glad to see you do well. Enjoyed the report. MIH

From Dan on Sat, Oct 03, 2015 at 20:11:08 from 71.72.159.140

Mental toughness for sure, most people would have folded. Great Job!

From RileyCook on Sat, Oct 03, 2015 at 23:24:57 from 73.52.134.194

Glad you went out guns blazing! I love it. That was a tough, courageous run. Nice work Dave, proud of ya and sad I missed seeing ya this time around.

From Dustin on Sun, Oct 04, 2015 at 18:25:49 from 209.33.192.10

Great job, glad you were able to battle through the difficult times.

From The Warbeast on Sun, Oct 04, 2015 at 19:19:10 from 64.255.92.180

Coach you're the best example of balls and courage! Proud of you, man!

From Jon on Mon, Oct 05, 2015 at 19:17:43 from 107.203.52.135

Tough race, Dave. You still ran strong.

From Ben VanBeekum on Tue, Oct 06, 2015 at 08:46:53 from 199.190.170.28

Dave you are an amazing dude! Way to go after it and attack it. Thanks again for the motivation to push the last 5 miles. Class act my friend

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