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Pocatello Half 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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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, Sep 03, 2011

Race: Pocatello Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:18:07, Place overall: 3, Place in age division: 1

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
3.00	13.10	0.00	0.00	16.10

Mixed feelings with this race. I was feeling ok heading in the race, however at mile 4 my hips started to tighten up...but no GI issues this time. Overall I am ok with the time considering running a marathon last weekend, but I thought I could run faster. Top 3 and sub 6 minute pace is still nothing to be disappointed with. Congrats to Zach for the 1:12 and Rob for winning the Master's title and running strong the last 6 miles so I couldn't close the gap. Running a 5:43 mile 13 made me feel good but I needed to pour in on more in the previous 2 miles to catch Rob...he was just running very consistent.

Congrats mostly to all my IF running friends who had a stellar day!!! Gray (2:43), Nate (3:06), Lynette (3:08), Curt (3:12, BQ!), Marlin (3:17), McKay (3:19), Bill (3:24), Ron (3:38), Richard (4:25) all in the full. Plus numerous others that I saw and spoke to at the race (Neil, Court, Josse, etc.). In the half: Gary (1:34), Jeff L (1:24), KORY WHEATLEY (1:34, 3rd in AG!!!), Felicia (1:46), Kevin (1:45), Alysha (1:49), etc.

Splits: 5:36, 5:49, 5:59, 6:09, 5:44, 5:48, 6:06, 6:32, 6:11, 5:49, 5:57, 5:55, 5:43, 0.1 - :51.

My hips are very sore...the sorest I have been after a race in quite some time. Spent time with all my friends for a while then went to water park with the Murphy's for a few hours. Now home and time for a beer and early bed time...I am tired!

I am trying not to be disappointed in this race knowing that it is all building to a run for sub-2:30 at St. George and this and Mesa Falls back to back with hopefully pay off.

Saucony Kinvara 2010 Miles: 16.10

Comments

From Andrea on Sat, Sep 03, 2011 at 22:14:14 from 67.2.56.151

Impressive that you were able to come off your marathon and run a half the week after. Hope the hips can recover quickly - sounds like you need an ice bath!

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Sep 03, 2011 at 22:24:57 from 98.202.141.17

Awesome time today Jeff. You should be proud of your race today.

From Bret on Sat, Sep 03, 2011 at 22:27:58 from 174.252.170.217

Nice job Jeff - following a full one week later with sub 6 min per mile half is impressive.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Sep 03, 2011 at 23:49:29 from 174.27.209.174

As always ... AMAZING!!! :)

(You have some killer fast friends!!!)

From Curt on Sun, Sep 04, 2011 at 08:56:29 from 69.20.189.206

Very impressive time Jeff. You are always such an inspiration to more people than you realize. You have no need to feel anything but proud of this race. You never seem to amaze me. It was really fun to see you on the course yesterday and to see you there when I finished. Thanks for all you do.

From Jon on Sun, Sep 04, 2011 at 09:15:51 from 74.177.100.34

Man, running this time 1 week post-marathon is great.

From Kelli on Sun, Sep 04, 2011 at 10:54:21 from 71.219.67.175

Take some time to rest those sore hips! Two big races in 8 days (or would it be 7??) Nice job.

From Steve on Sun, Sep 04, 2011 at 13:38:11 from 99.204.249.43

Cool race report. Is there anybody in Idaho who runs at all, who doesn't know you?

From Tom on Sun, Sep 04, 2011 at 17:52:47 from 74.211.5.19

Great job Jeff especially considering the recent marathon. I'm sure with a little rest and taper just before the next marathon you'll have a blowout race in St George.

From flatlander on Sun, Sep 04, 2011 at 19:48:01 from 76.31.26.153

Very nice race. Take care of yourself for SGM.

From josse on Sun, Sep 04, 2011 at 23:45:40 from 166.250.0.110

I can't believe you ran a marathon a week ago and still pulled off this time. it was fun to see you run by I just wish I could have pit a rope around you and had you drag me in. That was a tough course.

From Carina on Mon, Sep 05, 2011 at 00:24:39 from 204.15.86.83

Pretty amazing that you could pull this one off a week post marathon!! Great job!!!!

From Gary Horton on Mon, Sep 05, 2011 at 01:12:09 from 74.82.148.53

It was great seeing you in Pocatello... You did great and I know you'll do great in St. George. Look at the bright side, if you ever drop something while running, most of us will be there to get it for ya.

From Walter on Mon, Sep 05, 2011 at 11:41:32 from 24.2.69.110

Shadster, you are my sunshine, my only sunshine... lol I did crazy stuff like running a half a week after a full last year. Its good that you had enough to pour it on the last bit also! Cant wait to see you down in SGM!

Oh by the way, do we have a team name for Boston? Do we sign up under that name or individually? Ill call you today with these nit pick questions.

From Neil on Mon, Sep 05, 2011 at 13:08:03 from 97.121.49.224

Very impressive performance, especially coming a week out from a full. Glad I got a chance to say hello on the course. Good luck at SGM.

From Jake K on Tue, Sep 06, 2011 at 11:40:44 from 155.100.226.53

You put down 2 solid efforts in a week's time... and you don't want to peak too early. You have the fitness, it will all come together in a few more weeks!

From Smooth on Tue, Sep 06, 2011 at 22:56:20 from 174.27.216.165

WOW!!! Very impressive time just one week after a superb marathon! You are gonna rock at SGM! CONGRATZ!!!

From Superfly on Wed, Sep 07, 2011 at 13:01:19 from 74.211.21.81

I'm finally getting caught up on my blogging... Sorry I'm late. Don't worry too much about a not so great race. The fact that it was just after the full is a big deal. Keep you goal in sights and we'll see ya soon.

From Adam RW on Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 22:06:29 from 155.101.152.123

Key point is that this is a buildup to STG. Meaning you still have it in the tank for when it will count...

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