Philippians 4:13

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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:	19.50	Month:	94.75	Year:	1761.70
Runs With Moxie Lifetime Miles:						13074.10
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:						1187.00
Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Lifetime Miles:						2254.70
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:						1276.50
Nike Quest Shield 3 2024 Lifetime Miles:						30.00

Tue, Mar 22, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.75	3.25	3.00	2.00	15.00

Cold, windy, snowy day outside this morning so I headed to the gym for a speed workout...10x0.5M. 1.5 mile warmup then intervals with 0.25M recovery at slow MP. Interval split pacing: 5:33, 5:27, 5:21, 5:18, 5:15, 5:11, 5:07, 5:00, 4:45, 5:27. The 9th one was tough...legs nearly gave out near the end. 1 mile cooldown for a total of 10 miles in 58:34 (5:52 avg. pace for the run). Good workout, helps with the confidence...focused on not just turnover but also on striding out/toeing off better to lengthen my stride. (Launch)

5 miles in 39 minutes at lunch on a cold, windy and crappy day. Glad that is done, time to eat!! (Tornado)

Saucony Tornado 2 2008 (T2) Miles: 5.00	Brooks Launch 2010 Black Miles: 10.00

Comments

From Rob Murphy on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:51:34 from 205.127.70.66

That's an impressive workout.

Had to shovel and scrape snow off my car this morning as well.

From ReedRunner on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 11:24:45 from 216.112.31.100

You are an inspiration. I want to try this workout on Thursday...about a minute slower that is!

From JimF on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 11:56:42 from 68.53.178.242

The 9th one was also fast!! Impressive workout. I think these workouts are really going to set you up for some great races this year.

From Bob on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 12:14:34 from 163.191.30.14

Yes, great work. Didn't know the mill can go that fast! Do you run these at a small incline Jeff?

From Rob Murphy on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 12:54:42 from 205.127.70.66

Bob - Jeff runs these at an 8.5% incline in combat boots.

From Kory on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 13:05:35 from 134.50.89.24

I always can run faster on the deadmill because it kind of propels you forward. Where running this pace outside would be a harder workout, because of the impact of the ground. I've noticed such a difference in my recovery.

Great time and speed Jeff.

From jtshad on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 14:31:02 from 204.134.132.225

Thanks guys.

Rob, I might be crazy, but not that crazy! I set it at 1.5-2% for my usual TM workouts.

From Bob on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 14:49:06 from 163.191.30.14

Notice Jeff didn't deny wearing combat boots. The secret has been revealed!! Time to hit the local army surplus.

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