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Marathon: 2:21:12 (Chicago); 2:20:41 (CIM)
Half Marathon: 1:05:45 (Long Beach)
10K: 30:03 (Portland)

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AM - 7.5 miles. JAJA run, but Andrea unfortunately had to stop after a few minutes. Ran for an easy hour w/ Allie and James, primarily discussing the new Big Cottonwood Marathon. If it doesn't drop 3500+ feet, is a marathon even worth running? :-)

I'm pretty bummed out for Andrea. Trying to stay excited about my own races this weekend, but its hard to see her fight through so much, whip herself into incredible shape, and then have it break down again before she even got a chance to race again. Doesn't seem fair. 

PM - 4.5 miles. Did a loop around the perimeter of SHP, then to the track - 4 x 600m (200m jog) @ 10K pace [avg = 1:48.3] + 4 x 200m (30s rest) in 32.2 seconds average. Kept the effort easy, just enough to keep the legs feeling sharp. Wore my heavy shoes so I'll feel extra light on my feet when I put on my 3oz spikes on Friday night.

Comments
From Rachelle on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 10:08:57 from 199.190.170.28

What is with all of these new marathons? I have no idea how they are all making money it seems completely out of control!

I am so bummed out about Andrea. It really isn't fair at all.

From Fritz on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 10:14:51 from 65.116.116.6

Is that a joke? This one also drops about that much:

http://www.huntsvilleutahmarathon.com/

From Jake K on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 10:19:34 from 155.100.226.54

I really thought it was a joke at first b/c we've joked about running a race down BCC numerous times... it just seems like such a terrible idea. I love how in addition to going all the way down BCC, they managed to add in the steep downhill @ 4500S too! So if you don't get a stress fracture in the first 16 miles, your bones will get a nice clean break at that point :-)

From Fritz on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 11:29:15 from 65.116.116.6

45th is appropriately called a "drop off".

"Around mile 19 you drop off the bench into Holladay and enjoy a gentle downhill grade as you blow through traffic intersections and town centers to the finish line at the Cottonwood Corporate Center."

From allie on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 11:36:56 from 97.126.209.117

st. george marathon? boring. nebo? yawn. des news? cake.

i will be at the finish line of this race to get footage for my youtube documentary

From Fritz on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 11:47:41 from 65.116.116.6

I think we should organize a marathon on the same day that starts at the top of little cottonwood and ends at the same spot. The overall overall winner would get free PT for a year.

From Jake K on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 11:59:41 from 155.100.226.54

That sounds like a great idea. A week after TOU - pretty much ideal timing. Basically the Peruvian Dash, but just keep you momentum going...

From Tara on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 08:44:58 from 75.169.152.18

I love downhill running. It makes me feel elite:) Nice run with nice company. Too bad for Andrea. That really stinks!! Keep up the support to her.

From Tara on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 08:49:26 from 75.169.152.18

Just read the comments. LOL! I'm sold. Especially if the prize is Physical Therapy. There is plenty need for that going around these days, it seems.

From Tara on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 08:54:40 from 75.169.152.18

Elevation

"The elevation plot for the Big Cottonwood Marathon is shown below. Some may worry that the downhill is too extreme. The reality, however, is that if you include downhill runs in your training, you will be able to use the downhill to your advantage. Every marathon is challenging, but if you train appropriately, the downhill will help you reach a PR."

Well, that's a promise. BQ guarantee for all.

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