Philippians 4:13

Footlocker West Open 5k

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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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Saucony Xodus 2011 Lifetime Miles:						982.61
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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
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Sat, Dec 06, 2014

Race: Footlocker West Open 5k (3.11 Miles) 00:18:46, Place overall: 32

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.00	0.00	3.11	0.00	8.11

We got up and the weather was good temps but very humid and foggy. We loaded the buses and headed to the course aroung 6:30am. Got there in time to set up the Idaho XC camp and get in a short warmup. About 130 men runners. Lined up with Ty Draney and Sean Schmidt. Gun goes off and we head out. The first mile is mostly flat and I get into an good groove and and hit the mile at 5:31. Feeling ok, Ty had moved up a bit on me and I was running in a group of guys I would see back and forth the rest of the race. Hit the Switchbacks and am patient going up but my hamstring is not doing good, so I only have quads to attack and the hammy is yelling. On the downhill open back up and catch a few of the runners I lost ground to but also have a few others pass me. I see Bill Cobler running and try to stay with him. At around 1.75 miles we hit Poopout hill and it is not fun. Crest it with what I have and try to get back to speed on the mostly downhill back side of the course and my legs just do not have it. I come around the corner for the last climb and it is pretty pathetic. Get passed again including by Bill C. As we get to the top I run the downhill pretty good but the flat on the airstrip and through the gauntlet I am just surviving. Try to push on the track and I am able to hold off a guy and finish in 18:46. Not my best effort but a tough course and not used to XC.

Get out in time to watch Justin start and see his whole race, he does really good. Finishes in the top half of the field. Team Idaho XC has a good set of races and have fun.

Get back on the buses at 12:30 and head out for Las Vegas. Get into town around 5:30am, head out at 6:30 and spend the night til about 11:30. Kids hated the town and the hotel (so did I). Will be glad when we leave.

Saucony Mirage 2 Red 2014 Miles: 3.00	Saucony Fastwitch 5 Red Miles: 5.11

Comments

From Jason D on Mon, Dec 08, 2014 at 22:51:08 from 68.80.27.222

Good to mix things up. Sounds like Justin did well on a difficult course too. Hope you are able to sort that hamstring out.

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