I'm retired from racing. Really.

March 28, 2024

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Location:

Greenville,SC,

Member Since:

Feb 24, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

I also maintain a blogspot running blog. Check it out. 

5k- 16:01, 1/2 marathon- 1:11:37, marathon- 2:34:16, 50k- 3:58, 100 mile- 15:19

Former World Record holder in 100 x 5k relay 

Ultra history:

8-100 mile, 1-100k, 9-50 mile, 2-40 mile, 14-50k-ish

12 wins, 5 CR's, plus four 2nd, five 3rd, 4th, 4th, 5th, 5th, 9th, 16th, 20th, 28th, 38th, and 62nd place, with 1 DNF 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Goals 

Enjoy running, stay fit (and maybe lose a few pounds). Play ultimate frisbee.

4 year coach of Langston Middle School- love it

Long-Term Running Goals:

Unretire at some point

Run a sub-6 hr 50 miler

Win a 100 mile ultramarathon

Personal:

I have five cute kids. And I have some rockin short green racing shorts- I wear them mainly because it embarrasses my wife so much. I like ultimate frisbee, trail running, reading, and cheering for the Denver Broncos!   And I have the absolute best wife in the world.  And I used to run for the now-disbanded national Team Pearl Izumi- Ultra!

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Miles:This week: 15.50 Month: 55.50 Year: 154.50
Fastwitch Lifetime Miles: 82.50
Trail N1 Lifetime Miles: 86.50
Road N1 Lifetime Miles: 31.00
Trail M2 Lime/black Lifetime Miles: 297.00
Road M3 Grey And Yellow Lifetime Miles: 324.00
Road N2 Purple 2 Lifetime Miles: 222.50
Road N2 4 Grey Lifetime Miles: 51.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.000.000.000.000.0013.00

AM- 9 in and around the golf course.

I still can't believe I haven't had a long run on the roads since October.

PM- PW 4 with family.  Sore hips.

I turned in my 2 weeks notice at work today.  My last day is July 23, then I'll have 4 weeks before I move to my new job in South Carolina!  It will be a huge change, but we are excited.  However, I will definitely miss the mountains of Utah, especially how close they are for trail running.  But having a job is more important than staying in Logan, so off we go on a new adventure.  And you better believe that I'll be running the trails every day until I leave! 

Progrid Guide Miles: 4.00NB 769 3 Miles: 9.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Superfly on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 10:18:45 from 208.117.127.110

You better do 20 on the roads to see what it's like again.

From Jon on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 11:22:33 from 192.107.247.6

But why? I don't have any races planned on the roads...

From jun on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 13:25:12 from 66.239.250.209

Definitely don't do it. It's just a lot of pain and discomfort. Trails are money.

From Vis on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 00:29:09 from 208.88.8.22

Wow. That came out of nowhere. I wish you the best. It seems like there is a pretty vibrant trail scene in the southeast.

Does that rule out the Bear 100?

From Paul on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 08:23:58 from 174.27.235.135

I didn't realize that you liked the trails. You've never mentioned it.

From Adam RW on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 08:43:05 from 155.101.152.123

I second Paul's comment.

From KP on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 09:03:28 from 65.208.22.25

welcome to the south!

From Jon on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 09:41:47 from 192.107.247.6

Paul and Adam- :) I can mention it again for you. Trails, trails, trails, TRAILS!

Vis- no, I'll be flying back for it. The downside is that I'll lose my altitude training benefit.

From crockett on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 14:38:41 from 71.36.79.167

Wow, so sorry to hear that you will be moving, but it was inevitable. A bunch of good ultras in the East, more each year.

From jun on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 15:30:59 from 63.224.108.173

I just read this update. Sorry to hear you'll be moving, and before I even got a chance to meet you. I wish the best for you and your family.

From PVHS on Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 17:32:02 from 75.169.90.161

Just read about your plans Jon - good luck, and we will miss you out this way.

From jtshad on Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 22:24:56 from 69.20.183.178

Good luck on the new adventure with GE, you will be missed up here!

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