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Idaho Famous Potato Half Marathon

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Member Since:

Nov 25, 2007

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Male

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Running Accomplishments:

I've been running since junior high. Ran middle distance in college with a PB of 1:52 for the 800 meters, then continued running with varying degrees of seriousness throughout my 20's and 30's. Moved up in distance and even ran three marathons (2:43 PB). Now just trying to stay in shape and find balance in life in my 40's.

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Work out 30 minutes a day, six days a week

 

 

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay healthy and consistent.

 

Personal:

Married with 3 children. Work as a school counselor.

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Race: Idaho Famous Potato Half Marathon (13.11 Miles) 01:23:52, Place overall: 11, Place in age division: 2
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Great Potato Half Marathon - 1:23 - 11th place

I am pretty happy with this performance. It was my first race in 2 years (last race was the 2014 version of this race) and it was actually an awesome feeling to be doing it again. My running has not been super, but I've been running semi-consistently at least and felt like a 1:22 - 1:23 would be about fair. 

After rain Friday night and earlier Saturday morning it ended up being a great morning to race. Breezy, cool and no rain. Got bused to the start with a few minutes to spare, and set off with a plan to run 6:15s - 6:20s the whole way. It was a pretty good field for a local Boise race and there was a pretty good pack for the first two miles. However, at the end of mile 2 my calves started feeling like they were going to cramp. Super discouraging, but nobody to blame but me. I should have worn the Pumas a few more times for some longer efforts, and done some longer runs in general!

Despite the calves cramping and both feet going numb by mile 6, I held a pretty good pace and only got passed by two people, while managing to pick off a few runners in the last few miles. All of my splits ranged from 6:03 to 6:21 with at least 10 miles between 6:10 and 6:19. Super consistent. I didn't really get to race too much as my legs/feet were shot, but I held form pretty well and kept everything together.

I love the YMCA but their races aren't known for their accuracy. After a detour around the Broadway Bridge construction, it was becoming clear the course was looking to be long. I finished with a 1:23:52 for 13.49 miles on my GPS. A friend right behind me had it as only 13.39 but regardless it was long. Not a big deal, but given my splits I would have been at a 1:21 for an accurate course which I would have been very happy about.

A good starting point for me as my first race as a master. I would like to add another 20 miles per week and try to take off a few minutes or even train for a marathon in the fall. We'll see where it goes. Life is incredibly busy right now with 3 young kids. I'm just glad to be running and mostly healthy.

Nike Zoom Structure Miles: 4.00
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Comments
From jtshad on Mon, May 23, 2016 at 15:04:31 from 141.221.191.225

Congrats on a strong race and great time. Too bad about the long course (and weather, not as bad as Odgen!). Very good race after the layoff and great entry into Masters' running!

As an older runner with other life priorities, the challenges is balance in life. Good luck with the training. Congrats again, glad to see you recovered from the injuries.

From JohnR on Tue, May 24, 2016 at 08:16:08 from 207.244.138.48

Thanks a lot Jeff. I think your comment about priorities is right on. It seems like you have been able to find that balance of hard training, family commitment, work, faith, etc. I have always been impressed with your dedication to make those all work together. I hope to be able to continue into the master's ranks with at least some of the success you have shown.

From jtshad on Tue, May 24, 2016 at 09:18:55 from 141.221.191.225

Thanks, but it is a constant struggle to find it, most of the time end up wrong. But working on it and focusing first on His kingdom is helping recently. Looking back I think I prioritized other things (running, work, church activities) ahead of my personal relationship with Jesus.

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