Philippians 4:13

December 30, 2024

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Location:

Idaho Falls,ID,USA

Member Since:

Apr 21, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

2007 St. George Marathon 2:32:06 (marathon PR)

2014 St. George Marathon 2:32:45 (close to old PR...7 years later!)

2014 Boston Marathon, 2:39:00, 298th OA, 8th AG, 1st Idahoan

2013 Lake Lowell Marathon, 2:48:34 (Course Record), 1st Overall (#6)

2012 Boston Marathon, 2:43:26 (HOT!!), 114th OA, 9th Master OA, 1st Idahoan

2010 B&A Trail Marathon (MD), 2:40:18, 1st Overall (#3), Master's Course Record (still!)

2010 Mesa Falls Marathon, 2:48:55, 1st Overall (#4)

2009 Pocatello Marathon, 2:37:22, 1st Overall (#2)

2011 The M.A.D. Marathon, 2:55:14, 1st OA (training run) (#5)

2006 Teton Dam Marathon, 2:50:48 1st Overall (#1)

2015 Hood to Coast Relay (195 miles), 1st Masters Team (6th OA), 19:59:57, 6:03 avg pace for the team

2008 Ragner Relay Del Sol (182 mile relay) 1st place team 17:04:37, 5:38 pace avg for the team

50,000 lifetime miles from spring 2000 to October 2019. Computer logged 50,000 miles from Jan 2005 to September 12, 2020.

Logged (on computer) 49,802 miles (2 x circumference of the earth) in ~5,700 days (8/23/20)

Logged (on computer) 24,901 miles (circumference of the earth) in 2,889 days (11/29/12) http://jeff.fastrunningblog.com/blog-My-alarm-went-off-I-got-up-eventually-/11-29-2012.html

Short-Term Running Goals:

Keep on running, enjoy it for the sake of running, relax and enjoy life...de-stress. Stay fit as I enter retirement in 2025.

No racing, retired.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep running until this old body says no, running for fun.

Personal:

I started running competitively in 2005 and ran my first marathon in 2005. Now retired from competitive racing.

Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer;

answer me, for I need your help.
Protect me, for I am devoted to you.
Save me, for I serve you and trust you.
You are my God.
Be merciful to me, O Lord,
for I am calling on you constantly.
Give me happiness, O Lord,
for I give myself to you.
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.
Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord;
hear my urgent cry.
I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble,
and you will answer me. - Psalm 86:1-7

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Miles:	This week:	13.25	Month:	132.00	Year:	1798.95
Runs With Moxie Lifetime Miles:						13087.10
Vibram Five Finger Bikila Lifetime Miles:						137.80
Saucony Xodus 2011 Lifetime Miles:						982.61
Saucony Fastwitch White 2019 Lifetime Miles:						2158.68
Saucony Guide Yellow 2019 Lifetime Miles:						1198.00
Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Lifetime Miles:						2260.95
Nike React Infinity Black Flyknit 2021 Lifetime Miles:						974.90
Nike React Infinity Blue Flynit 2021 Lifetime Miles:						632.00
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 Lifetime Miles:						1283.50
Nike Quest Shield 3 2024 Lifetime Miles:						33.00

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
8.10	0.00	0.00	0.00	8.10

5 very easy miles early on a nice morning. My lower back was a bit stiff for the first 3.5 miles then loosened up in time for me to rush home before a pit stop. I may do another run at lunch depending on time and desire. (Defyance)

3.1 easy miles on a beautiful day at lunch, more as a stress reliever than training. Gave thanks for the blessing in my life and just pondered more about life after talking more with Kory today. He is doing well, still in ICU and HUNGRY!!!. He is an inspiration and I will be using him as my motivation for Mesa Falls this weekend. (Ride Black)

Defyance 4 (wear Test) Miles: 5.00	Saucony Progrid Ride 2 (Black) 2010 Miles: 3.10

Comments

From Royce on Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 17:03:57 from 74.43.233.210

Hi Jeff,

I was suprised to read you started running in 2005, that is the same year I began to run. I was a wrestler and all through childhood and wrestled Div-1 in college. I thought this running thing would be cake but its not, there is a lot to learn. I am 2 years older than you but no where near your ability. I am very impressed with your acomplishments in such a short time. Can you tell me a little more about your back ground....did you run in H.S.? or what sports did you play?

From jtshad on Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 22:43:06 from 69.20.183.178

Hey Royce, no I didn't run in HS or college. I was a tennis player and weightlifter and switched to running as my primary interest in 2005/2006. Love the running community, the challenge, the flexibility and the sense of accomplishment and ability to give back to those with the same interest. Haven't played tennis in years though I still follow it. I feel that by picking up running later and focusing on proper mechanics I have been able to succeed and have some more years in these old legs!

Keep it up, the learning is part of what makes it fun and a challenge! Write any time to talk running!

From Mauri on Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 09:21:19 from 75.174.51.68

Good luck at Mesa Falls. Even though you always do great! I liked your last post to Royce. I'm just now figuring out that if I can keep the turn over with my feet my pace and breathing will take care of them selve's. I'm a slow learner at times.

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