Philippians 4:13

Idaho Falls Half Marathon

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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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Sat, Jul 26, 2014

Race: Idaho Falls Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:15:32, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
1.00	7.00	6.10	0.00	14.10

Justin and I ran the Idaho Falls Half Marathon today. We both had good results though my intestinal distress and tight calves did not make it fun. I ran 1:15:32 for fist place. More thoughts and splits later.

We started on the steepest part of the course from the start. Craig and I took off at the front and ran strong together for the first 8.5 miles. Craig ran really well and was great to run with...nice to have friends to keep you going! I had intestinal issues from mile 1 on and my calves were gone by mile 6 but I kept pushing. The first 5.5 miles are down the big Sunnyside hill and are fast but we did not over run it this year. The rest of the way in to the finish is nearly pancake flat.

About mile 6 I told Craig I would have to stop at the PoP but I was able to make it to the finish (barely! plus the PoP was in the middle of a lawn with the sprinklers dousing it) and my gut has been bad all day. We were honked at while running on Sunnyside (such nice Idaho Falls drivers...supporting our passion with a honk and a yell of encouragement..not!) At 8.5 I threw in a surge when Craig got water and Tyler M. was chasing us the whole way (ended in in second in 1:17:02) which made my decision to not stop pretty clear. My calves started feeling better around 9 miles and I tried to push a bit harder to get to the finish to find the restroom. As I entered Tauphaus Park I looked back and saw the guys not too far back so I knew I could not settle down and it appeared Tyler was edging out Craig, prayed for Craig to make a charge. Pushed hard the last mile to get to the finish.

Good run but the run was not fun today. Splits: 4:59, 5:32, 5:34, 5:18, 5:39, 5:51, 6:11, 6:09, 6:07, 6:08, 6:05, 6:00, 5:57, 0:12 (0.06).

Great race by the women...1-4 were really close! Awesome job to Saige and Lynette on new PRs!

Great job to Gray for putting on such a quality event! Nice to see some many runners friends out this morning.

Justin ran a new PR of 1:29:36! He is quick.

Right now in the half marathon series...the Shadley's are in 1st and 2nd place!

Kami did awesome in her Century ride today too! She is so strong on the bike and has found a fun and supportive group to ride with...she had a lot of fun today.

Saucony Fastwitch 5 Red Miles: 14.10

Comments

From Bob on Sat, Jul 26, 2014 at 16:12:18 from 50.178.92.40

Congrats on a great result!

From crhudman on Sat, Jul 26, 2014 at 16:57:00 from 69.92.59.211

It was really great to do this. Wish I could've stayed with you more maybe it will take Justin to make me go faster next time. Great job and way to hold on to that stomach I could tell it was killing you.

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Jul 26, 2014 at 17:53:32 from 98.245.114.74

Nice job Jeff. You're rolling along nicely!

From Shan on Sat, Jul 26, 2014 at 20:42:06 from 184.155.217.137

GREAT run - way to hold it strong while you hard to, such an inspiration! WOW Justin, so fast buddy!! Sounds like the whole family enjoyed being active and supporting each other!! Love it!

From Jason D on Sat, Jul 26, 2014 at 21:55:45 from 68.80.27.222

Flying! I think I saw you say you were running St. George this year. Quite interested to see the buildup to that. You've had such a strong year.

Congrats to Justin too. Sub-90 and lots of time to beat dad!

From Steve on Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 06:09:02 from 66.87.127.220

Great race! Love those first splits. I'll run up that hill from my brother's house so I know how steep it is. Sounds like a pretty fast course.

Can't wait until Justin beats his old man.

From Burt on Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 16:03:21 from 71.223.39.43

Great job.

From Superfly on Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 10:32:40 from 64.255.82.224

Good job Jeff! I echo Steve.:)

From James on Sat, Aug 02, 2014 at 23:05:31 from 69.58.89.84

Nice race Jeff!

From Cody on Sun, Aug 03, 2014 at 15:39:15 from 76.27.36.99

Congrats Jeff and a sweet race!

From JPark on Sun, Aug 03, 2014 at 19:31:23 from 166.137.209.33

Congrats on the win Jeff! Look forward to seeing you at St. George and probably Poky.

From Adam RW on Mon, Aug 04, 2014 at 15:07:13 from 70.193.67.110

Nice win, gut and calves aside.

From jtshad on Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 14:32:54 from 141.221.191.225

Justin, are you running Poky? Registration is full so contact Mike directly if you still want to run.

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