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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 < 4years.

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: 16.00 Month: 157.50 Year: 484.55
Runs With Moxie Lifetime Miles: 12491.60
Vibram Five Finger Bikila Lifetime Miles: 137.80
Saucony Xodus 2011 Lifetime Miles: 982.61
Saucony Fastwitch White 2019 Lifetime Miles: 1960.23
Saucony Guide Yellow 2019 Lifetime Miles: 1187.00
Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Lifetime Miles: 2227.00
Zoot Solana Tigers Lifetime Miles: 877.00
Nike React Infinity Black Flyknit 2021 Lifetime Miles: 960.90
Nike React Infinity Blue Flynit 2021 Lifetime Miles: 602.00
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 Lifetime Miles: 667.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
138.6049.201.000.00188.80
Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Miles: 77.95Saucony Fastwitch White 2019 Miles: 59.85Saucony Guide Yellow 2019 Miles: 4.00Nike React Infinity Black Flyknit 2021 Miles: 8.00Nike React Infinity Blue Flynit 2021 Miles: 25.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.250.000.000.005.25

5.25 miles on the elliptical. (Launch)

Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Miles: 5.25
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.200.000.000.005.20

5.2 miles on the elliptical...LT workout.  (Launch)

Weights at the gym after work.  Opened my first bottle of my first batch of homebrew beer...tasted pretty good!  Now to try again to see if this is a hobby to pursue more,

Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Miles: 5.20
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.600.000.000.006.60

6.6 miles on the elliptical. (Fastwitch)

Saucony Fastwitch White 2019 Miles: 6.60
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.300.000.000.0010.30

Slept in (first time in while!).  Heavy and hard weight workout at the gym then 6.3 miles on the elliptical. (Fastwitch)

4 miles with Moxie. (Guide)

Saucony Fastwitch White 2019 Miles: 6.30Saucony Guide Yellow 2019 Miles: 4.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.752.001.000.007.75

7.75 miles on the elliptical, 12x40 seconds at HMP or better. (Launch)

Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Miles: 7.75
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles on the elliptical. (Launch)

Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Miles: 7.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.100.000.000.006.10

6.1 miles on the elliptical. (Fastwitch)

Weights after work...workout frustration from a crappy day at work.

Saucony Fastwitch White 2019 Miles: 6.10
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.500.000.000.005.50

5.5 miles on the elliptical. (Launch)

Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Miles: 5.50
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 miles hill climb workout on the elliptical. (Launch)

Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Miles: 5.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.009.000.000.009.00

Went to an early breakfast with "old" (including me after 30+ years on the job) and retired guys from my organization this morning.  An eclectic bunch but fun to catch up with these guys.  

Later, 9 miles on teh elliptical. (Fastwitch)

Saucony Fastwitch White 2019 Miles: 9.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.007.100.000.007.10

Heavy weight workout at the gym this morning.  7.1 faster pace on the elliptial in the early afternoon. (Launch)

Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Miles: 7.10
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.009.250.000.009.25

9.25 miles in 1:04 on the elliptical. (Fastwitch)

Saucony Fastwitch White 2019 Miles: 9.25
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.004.000.000.007.00

7 miles on the elliptical. (Launch)

Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Miles: 7.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

4 miles

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.003.000.000.006.00

6 miles on the elliptical. (Launch)

Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Miles: 6.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.800.000.000.006.80

6.8 miles on the elliptical. (Launch)

Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Miles: 6.80
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.006.100.000.008.10

8.1 miles on the elliptical. (Fastwitch)

Saucony Fastwitch White 2019 Miles: 8.10
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Weights at the gym then 4 miles. 

Saucony Fastwitch White 2019 Miles: 4.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.500.000.000.0010.50

10.5 miles on the elliptical. (Fastwitch)

Saucony Fastwitch White 2019 Miles: 10.50
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.600.000.000.006.60

6.6 miles on the elliptical.  (Launch)

Weights at the gym, seeing good improvement.

Day off, picking up my brother today who will be here for a couple of weeks to help check on my folks.

Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Miles: 6.60
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.004.750.000.008.75

8.75 miles on the elliptical. (Launch)

Seeking sun and warmth!

Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Miles: 8.75
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

First leg done, but spent the day working and helping parents around the house and getting "online" resources set up.  Drove the Camaro and then had a few drinks to try to relax...didn't work because had a hard conversation with our daughter due a "papa bear" response by me.  Not a fine moment on my part.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

Tried to sleep in then worked.  Went for a run/walk around 11am in shorts and tank top.  Three issues:  Felt like I was allergic to sunshine as my entire torso and lower body itched like crazy; aerobic capacity low due to elliptical workout and no run AND I still feel some residual lung capacity issues due to blood clots last year.

Another drive in the Camaro to try out a brewery that I have not visited yet.  

Next leg starts tomorrow.

Nike React Infinity Black Flyknit 2021 Miles: 8.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

No workout today as we leave early....then time in the sun at the beach with a drink in my hand is on the shedule.

5 miles lugging luggage thru airports and power walking.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles from hotel around diamond head. Favorite run.

Nike React Infinity Blue Flynit 2021 Miles: 7.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.000.000.000.009.00

9 miles around Waikiki.

Nike React Infinity Blue Flynit 2021 Miles: 9.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Weights and 5 miles.  

Pearl Harbor visit and some pool/beach time.  Then a bit of a flare up.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.004.000.000.009.00

7 miles with some hard/quick miles on the way back downhill (from the front side of Diamond Head) and into Waikiki area going back to the hotel. (React Blue)

Nike React Infinity Blue Flynit 2021 Miles: 9.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
138.6049.201.000.00188.80
Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Miles: 77.95Saucony Fastwitch White 2019 Miles: 59.85Saucony Guide Yellow 2019 Miles: 4.00Nike React Infinity Black Flyknit 2021 Miles: 8.00Nike React Infinity Blue Flynit 2021 Miles: 25.00
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