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Location:

Provo,UT,USA

Member Since:

Mar 18, 2013

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

Qualified for Boston at St. George in 2012 with a 3:04

Ran a PR for Half at Canyonlands in 2013 with a 1:24 

Ran a new PR at AF Half in 2014 with a 1:23

Short-Term Running Goals:

Want to run a sub 2:50 at St. George in 2014.

Want to run a sub 1:20 half marathon. 

Will run Boston in 2014 and and to run a PR.

Long-Term Running Goals:

I want to be able to run and run and run.

Personal:

Started running in 2010 to finish a Marathon and then actually started running seriously in 2012 wanting to get faster. 

Family of 5, Me, Sabrina (my wife), Hannah (5), Abby (4), Ethan (2.5).

Started school in 2013 to go in the Exercise Science and then on to Physical Therapy. Been fun trying to juggle everything all at once. 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony Kinvara 3 Lifetime Miles: 537.70
Altra Instincts 1.5 Lifetime Miles: 430.15
Brooks Cascadia 6 Lifetime Miles: 281.65
Saucony Virrata Lifetime Miles: 172.70
Saucony Kinvara 4 Lifetime Miles: 132.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
20.708.708.200.0037.60
Altra Instincts 1.5 Miles: 7.50Saucony Virrata Miles: 19.60Saucony Kinvara 3 Miles: 10.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.501.000.000.007.50

Ran with SRC doing hill repeats. Didn't want to go too hard because of the long run this week coming up (Ragnar). It was a HOT day too. Ran from the store over to riverwoods and then up Timpview. I don't think it was too smart to not bring any water either.  The first hill was ok, but then the second and third were very tough.  complete cotton mouth after the last one. We grabbed a drink from a house where we were and then ran back down. The effort was just what I wanted and even though it was hot it was a good run.

Altra Instincts 1.5 Miles: 7.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments(2)
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.707.708.200.0019.60

Ragnar Relay:

Leg 1 

I started out the 2013 Ragnar relay for team Running Chaos. What a fun experience to be the first runner. As with every race you have those who bust off the line and then fade when they turn the corner. It wasn't any different this race. We set off and I was right behind the guy who took off. We were moving. We turned the corner and ran up the street for a bit. When we turned to go up the hill the guy quickly faded and I was in the lead. It was nice, then out of no where some other guy comes up on the hill and takes off. I was impressed. I didn't want to head off too quick so I let him go. We jumped on to a trail on the mountain and we were cruising. It was so nice to be out running trails. I kept an eye on this other guy for a while and then as the downhill started I slowly pulled him in. As we came close to the first Van support section he and I were running together.  I didn't want to make a big deal out of who was winning or not so I just hung with him and we ran the rest of the way together. It was cool to run with him. We had 2 miles left and we came upon 2 little girls who were handing out gatorade for runners. They were so cool that we had to turn around and get some. We were so far ahead of the other runners that we didn't even see them there. Placido, the other runner, took pictures and we enjoyed the quick break. We cruised in to the exchange point and I had to finish first, so I took the lead.  It was a great first run. (7.7 miles, 6:52 pace)

Leg 13: 

The second leg I had was going to be a quick run. It was mostly downhill and was going to be fast.  I felt great. I got the handoff and we ran up the grass and rocks and hills at snow basin. As I got to the top I felt great and started the decent. I was cruising. I just let my body to the moving with as little effort as I could let happen. It was cool to see a few miles under 6 min. I finished up the leg with a faster time than my previous leg. (8.2 miles, 6:14 pace)

To end the day there was another runner who had an injury that prevented her from finishing up her long run. She had ran 5 miles of her 8.7 mile leg.  I was so ready and jumped out to finish things up for her.  It was a cool evening and starting to get dark. I spent a lot of time running with others who were struggling and offering encouragement to them. This is one reason why I love to run the ragnar. So many people run this and learn how much they aren't in shape. But they struggle through. They work so hard and accomplish things they never thought they could. Never underestimate the heart of a runner. (3.7 miles, 8:14 pace) 

 

Saucony Virrata Miles: 19.60
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.500.000.000.0010.50

Leg 25:

4:20 AM and cold. Set off wanting to take it easy.  Very little sleep takes a lot out of you. I just wanted to cruise and let my body tell me what to do. It was an easy run and I felt fine. I had more on than what I should have so I was warmer than needed. Finished strong. Was odd to see so few runners running at that time. (4.9 Miles, 7:20 pace)

Ragnar Hill:

I wasn't planning on running any more after my last run but I felt impressed to get out and run with the girls who were running the toughest hill on the course.  They were so determined to finish this run, they just needed the encouragement coming from someone the whole way instead of in the van while driving. I ran/walked with them and they pushed themselves to the limit. What a couple of driven women who have hearts as strong as lions. Both instances I let them start things out and then after a bit I jumped out and ran with them the rest of the way trying to help them as mush as I could by talking, teaching, and encouraging. I was more impressed this day than many other days and love to see someone give it their all.  They each conquered a huge feat today. (5.6 miles, 2800 feet in climbing). 

Saucony Kinvara 3 Miles: 10.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
20.708.708.200.0037.60
Altra Instincts 1.5 Miles: 7.50Saucony Virrata Miles: 19.60Saucony Kinvara 3 Miles: 10.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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