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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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Total Distance
51.75
Pace Blue Miles: 26.25
Total Distance
7.50

AM - 7.5 Twix/Sunrise.  Run with the dog and the team.

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Total Distance
8.00

AM - 8 Parkway.  A little with the dog and then a short workout of 2x2 miles.  Times were very solid at race pace and maybe I'll be okay Saturday.

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Total Distance
3.50

AM - 3.5 Twix.  Easy run with the dog.

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Total Distance
3.50

AM  - 3.5 Twix.  Easy run with the dog.

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Total Distance
3.00

AM - 3 Twix.  Easy three with a few pickups to get the legs moving.

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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
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Total Distance
51.75
Pace Blue Miles: 26.25
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