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B&A Trail Marathon

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Idaho Falls,ID,USA

Member Since:

Apr 21, 2007

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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.

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Sun, Mar 07, 2010

Race: B&A Trail Marathon (26.2 Miles) 02:40:18, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
2.00	26.20	0.00	0.00	28.20

A really good race for me today and I want to thank God for my strength and focus today! Finished in 2:40:18 for first overall and I believe I broke the Masters' course record!

A really well supported smaller race with great swag (a tech shirt and a great gear bag). The race starts and ends at the same place (a local high school) with lots of parking and a warm place to wait until right before the start. I sucked down a PowerBar Gel, did a 2 mile or so warmup (about 14 minutes) then got to the starting line. A beautiful day for a race, high 30's to low 40's and lots of sunshine. A good breeze out of the northwest made from mile 8 to 19 a bit harder but easily manageable.

My strategy for this race was different than most of my others as I wanted to run even splits so I went out a bit easier and it paid off as I had gas left at the end of the race to maintain a decent pace (not slow a lot like other marathons). Fueling was good through the race using th PowerBar Gels so that added to the strategy. I ended up running the first half in 1:19:45ish at the official HM mark and the second half in 1:20:40ish so not too bad, I think I could have done a bit better in those last 5 miles if I knew I was being pushed more.

I went out at about 6:10-6:12 pace for the first 5-6 miles and ran with a HM guy (Sergio Flores from Logan!! He lives in Baltimore after playing professional soccer. Thanks for the company and taking the wind dude you were a big help!) which helped a lot. Up to 6.5M I was in second place then I hit the downhill 0.5M section hard and kept pushing back up the hill after the turnaround and dropped second place for good (ended up just under 4 minutes ahead at the end). Sergio was great taking the wind until the HM split and he took my sleeves for me so I could pick them back up from him at the finish (he ended up in 4th place!).

After that, it was really lonely and windy and it felt like uphill the whole way until the turnaround at 19M. At the turn around I saw that I was up on second place by about 0.75M and I was still pulling away based on how he was running, so I might have mentally relaxed and lost a few seconds per mile. On the way back I realized it wasn't quite uphill but good rollers. At mile 24 my left calf started twinging so I had to back off to about 6:12 pace to the finish but that is much better than I have ever done (except SGM!). I came through the finish and for the first time in my 3 wins broke the tape! I am very happy with the result, would have liked sub 2:40 but will take this time and the win (a old guy from Idaho wins a marathon in Maryland...go figure!).

Overall very happy with the result and I believe I ran dang close to even splits (I will check the GPS soon to verify). I even had a chance to shower after the race before the awards then stuck around to chat with the other runners (including the women's winner and Sergio and a 68 year old who ran a 3:24!). Nice plaque and $$$!!

Now off to enjoy the afternoon and the nice day (looking for souvenirs for my kids).

Splits:

1-6:04

2-6:12

3-6:15

4-6:10

5-6:06

6-6:00

7-5:42

8-6:05

9-6:02

10-5:57

11-5:54

12-5:57

13-6:02

14-5:58

15-6:06

16-6:05

17-6:04

18-6:04

19-6:07

20-6:04

21-6:05

22-6:12

23-6:12

24-6:13

25-6:11

26-6:16

0.2 (0.35M on GPS)-2:10

Saucony Tangent 3 Miles: 28.20

Comments

From Walter on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 14:10:56 from 24.10.169.110

Jeff, another marathon win! Great job and That is a great time for a march marathon! You are my hero! Way to go my friend.

From jun on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 14:16:55 from 97.126.237.192

Awesome win. That is fantastic and it sounds like a great race.

From rockness18 on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 14:21:59 from 75.16.163.45

Great job Jeff!

From jtshad on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 14:22:02 from 12.50.194.194

Thanks guys, it was fun! Nice to have a good race in nice weather, just wish I had my family back here and some FRB'ers!

From Twinkies on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 16:09:48 from 67.166.116.191

Nice job Jeff. Congrats on the win. That is a great time for a trail marathon.

From Adam RW on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 16:13:06 from 24.10.132.131

Jeff, great race! An impressive win and great time considering that you ran most of it on your own. At least you had some company up front.

From Paul on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 16:35:36 from 174.23.180.177

Great race, great time. Good job!

From robpod on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 17:10:55 from 69.20.164.17

Awesome job Jeff!!! Congrats.

From Jon on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 17:11:51 from 75.169.140.88

Wow, a win and a master's course record? I guess we shouldn't be surprised at you anymore, just amazed. Nice work!

From JimF on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 17:23:43 from 67.162.67.145

Awesome race and congrats on the win! Sounds like you ran a very smart race.

From Daniel Brunson on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 17:35:01 from 68.14.171.33

Congratulations Jeff! Nicely done.

From Cody on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 18:17:04 from 174.52.244.185

Way to go Jeff! Awesome!

From Samantha Dean-Howard on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 18:35:58 from 90.195.99.128

Trail marathon in 2.40 wowsers thats fantastic well done and congratulations on your breaking the tape and winning nice run there and great you did an even split race nice going :-)

From jtshad on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 18:47:00 from 12.50.194.194

Thanks everyone! It is called a "trail" marathon because it is on the B&A trail, but it is actually all asphalt. The trail is an old railroad bed converted to a running path (rails to trails concept). But nonetheless, a good run!

From Mauri on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 18:52:47 from 75.174.48.245

Fantastic job!!! You are amazing. Congratulations on a great win!

From allie on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 18:55:02 from 67.177.0.102

congrats on the win. awesome!

From JD on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 19:37:04 from 166.128.97.236

Nice job. Congratulations!!

From Superfly on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 19:46:41 from 208.117.127.110

Jeff you never disappoint. Great job and congrats man. Hope we get to see ya at a race somewhere this year.

From Rob Murphy on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 19:49:29 from 98.202.182.29

Wow! Great race. I can't believe you're congratulating be on my lame 20 miler.

From Rachel on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 19:51:11 from 71.35.34.90

WOWZA! Once again Jeff, you're amazing, I can't even comprehend running that fast for that long... honestly, I'm in awe! Congrats!

From AmyBQ on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 19:54:19 from 68.55.192.111

I was out there today...Went out for my long run and forgot there was a marathon coming through! You passed me twice once on the way out around mile 5 and again around mile 12. You looked fantastic. It was a great day for it. I run the trail often and love it. If I had remembered I would have signed up for that one but it closed before I thought about it. Congrats on a job well done. Your welcome in my neighborhood anytime!

From Andy on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 20:43:15 from 198.60.114.178

Great job!

From Dave S on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 21:02:33 from 4.254.230.208

Great race and congrats on the win!

From Mark on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 22:31:13 from 173.168.88.68

Awesome job Jeff! Those were some pretty even splits. Great that you finally got the full winning experience by breaking the tape.

From Neil on Sun, Mar 07, 2010 at 22:51:51 from 71.220.156.49

Well done Jeff! You continue to inspire.

From ChrisM on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 05:17:00 from 130.88.123.4

Excellent work Jeff, well done on the win and breaking the record!

From vinh on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 08:05:19 from 75.77.22.187

Congrats! Awesome race!

From Bonnie on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 09:33:32 from 64.119.33.134

Another awesome run in the bag Jeff! Good going on the masters course record too, making us old folks look good!

I got my first AARP card yesterday, I wonder if they would sponsor you? ;-)

From on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 09:55:24 from 65.202.194.194

Jeff,

Thank you for letting me know about this WEBSITE!! I am glad I was not the only one that did not sleep last night!

Thank you for the extra push on Sunday!

From Dan S on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 09:59:03 from 204.134.132.225

Great job and smart running the even splits. Your hard work (and running talent) really paid off!

From jtshad on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 14:28:30 from 12.50.194.194

Welcome to the blog, Sergio! Thanks for your help through the half. Good luck in your training for Balitmore.

From derhammer on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 15:07:13 from 76.233.36.211

Phenomenal job, Jeff!!

From josse on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 15:57:44 from 75.231.65.178

Great job Jeff sound like you ran it just right.

From steve ash on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 17:31:17 from 174.52.96.106

Awesome Jeff! Very strong and consistent splits at the end. I see a high level of endurance showing in this race so maybe some speed work now might be on the menu?

From Benny's on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 17:57:01 from 24.174.249.108

JTSHAD: good job with this marathon!! I love the fact that you are pumped up ! KEEP on trucking!

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 10:21:39 from 24.18.192.33

I can't even imagine running so fast for so long. What an incredible athlete you are!

From c h a d on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 12:08:52 from 166.70.238.194

So awesome, Jeff. You're ability to stay focused and running hard in almost every set of conditions is really impressive. Congratulations.

From Burt on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 13:46:59 from 206.19.214.144

Great job Jeff. I like how you give the glory to God. Now let's move you up to the top of the Hot Discussion Board and get rid of my lame one.

From Calvin on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 15:53:47 from 66.133.117.3

Awesome run Jeff. Congrats on the win and the Master's record.

From Steve on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 11:29:33 from 209.19.78.66

Incredibal run Jeff! I will have to give you a call the next time I'm up in Idaho Falls. My brother is a physical therapist up there and we visit all the time.

Great marathon. Man I could use some training tips from you!

From James W on Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 18:11:32 from 12.151.72.1

Way to go, Jeff! Congrats on the win and excellent time.

From runningafterbabies on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 00:28:02 from 67.177.9.74

Nice run. Even more impressive was the relatively even splits. Being able to finish a marathon at that pace is not an easy thing to do. Nice work!

From Holt on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 19:14:24 from 75.169.77.61

Belated great job Jeff! You never amaze me, because you are just awesome!

From Lyman on Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 16:46:46 from 170.135.241.45

CONGRATULATIONS! Awesome race. The windy conditions didn't seem to really slow you down.

From sflores on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 10:13:25 from 65.202.194.194

Hey Jeff,

As you know my marathon is in oct. I have a couple of 10 miler races in the summer. What should I be doing training wise to prepare for the marathon? Do you have a training plan to help me?

Have a good one!

From Sue on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 00:40:24 from 75.169.56.42

Great job! Truly inspiring!

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