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Famous Idaho Potato Half Marathon

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Nov 25, 2007

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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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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Nike Air Streak Lifetime Miles:						43.30
Asics DS-Trainer Lifetime Miles:						395.50
Asics Trail Lifetime Miles:						78.20
Five Fingers Lifetime Miles:						10.00
Saucony Progrid Guide Lifetime Miles:						344.10
Road Bike Miles Lifetime Miles:						395.40
Single Speed Miles Lifetime Miles:						12.50
Hoka Clifton Lite Lifetime Miles:						582.30
Nike Zoom Structure Lifetime Miles:						542.00
Hoka Infinite Lifetime Miles:						130.00
Scott Lifetime Miles:						108.20

Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
11.70	0.00	15.40	0.60	0.00	0.00	0.00	27.70

Asics GT-1000 Miles: 3.20	Saucony Progrid Guide Miles: 7.80	Asics DS-Trainer Miles: 16.70

Weight: 0.00

Sun, May 11, 2014

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
2.90	0.00	0.00	0.30	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.20

Borah track - 24:03

Nice, cool evening. Took a really easy jog tonight with some strides at the track. Lots of driving today so my back was pretty sore. Have decided to run the great potato half marathon this Saturday, then take a month off from running completely and try to do 6-8 physical therapy sessions and be really dilligent about the back exercises. Maybe this can get the disc material back where it shoudl be and off the nerve.

Asics GT-1000 Miles: 3.20

Weight: 0.00

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Tue, May 13, 2014

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
3.00	0.00	1.80	0.20	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.00

1.5 mile warmup; 3 x 1000, 2 x 200; 1 mile warmdown

Just a little tuneup workout for this weekend. 3 x 1k at 3:54 (6:15/mile pace) and a couple of 200m strides. Hoping to run 6:20s on Saturday. Aerobically will be cake, but not sure if the legs can handle 13 miles. Then 4 weeks off after the race to heal up the back.

Saucony Progrid Guide Miles: 5.00

Weight: 0.00

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Thu, May 15, 2014

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
2.10	0.00	0.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.60

Canal banks - 19:33

Easy shakeout run. Feeling like crap today - late night last night. Did an 800m pickup at the Bishop Kelly track in 3:07 - trying to feel the pace for sat. half marathon.

Asics DS-Trainer Miles: 2.60

Weight: 0.00

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Fri, May 16, 2014

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
2.70	0.00	0.00	0.10	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.80

Canal banks - 21:35

Easy run to shakeout for tomorrow's half - first race in almost 3 years!

Saucony Progrid Guide Miles: 2.80

Weight: 0.00

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Sat, May 17, 2014

Race: Famous Idaho Potato Half Marathon (13.11 Miles) 01:22:27

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
1.00	0.00	13.10	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	14.10

YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Half Marathon - 1:22:27 - 11th? place

First race in almost 3 years. With my back issues and the resulting lack of training, I was hoping to run 6:20s (sub 1:23) and knew it would be easy aerobically but that there was a good chance my legs would blow up. My prediction was completely accurate, but I was still able to hold on and run consistent splits and avoid a total meltdown.

The race has grown in size and depth over the years. It was a great day to race fast, but my game plan was just to relax and make it through. Splits were 6:19, 6:11, 6:16, 6:13, 6:19, 6:12, 6:21, 6:27, 18:58 (3 mile stretch - no mile markers), 6:20, and 6:12. Left foot went numb at about mile 5, right hamstring almost went between miles 6 and 7 so it was survival mode and no racing the last half of the race. Despite that, I only got passed twice, which I felt good about.

Now it's time for a month off, lots of PT sessions and a chance to heal up the back and leg issues.

Asics DS-Trainer Miles: 14.10

Weight: 0.00

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Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
11.70	0.00	15.40	0.60	0.00	0.00	0.00	27.70

Asics GT-1000 Miles: 3.20	Saucony Progrid Guide Miles: 7.80	Asics DS-Trainer Miles: 16.70

Weight: 0.00

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