I'm retired from racing. Really.

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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: 3.00 Month: 28.00 Year: 537.50
Fastwitch Lifetime Miles: 82.50
Trail M2 Lime/black Lifetime Miles: 299.00
Road N2 Purple 2 Lifetime Miles: 222.50
Road N2 4 Grey Lifetime Miles: 104.50
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

AM- PW5, tptp.

Most years, my lowest racing weight is around 134-136 lbs (on my scale, which is about 4 lbs too light).  I weighed in this morning at 133- so I am skinny and ready to go!  

Finally, I've added a few thoughts about leaving Utah on by blogspot page.

Pace 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From jun on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 15:28:39 from 66.239.250.209

Holy cow. How tall are you, 5'1"? I think I have you by 30 lbs. I think I weighed 133 in Jr High. And I'm pretty skinny now and only 6' tall.

Hey, can someone get Jon a sammich? With maybe four scoops of mayo or something?

From Paul on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 15:42:11 from 65.103.252.214

I weigh less now than I did in high school. I also run a lot faster.

From Jon on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 15:43:58 from 75.169.149.111

Jun, I wrestled 119 lbs as a Jr in high school at 5'9", and I didn't have to drop any weight! My non-running weight is 145-155, and my max all-time is 170. I really have to be running a lot of miles to drop below 135... and trust me, I eat a TON. Just ask my wife- she complains every time she goes grocery shopping!

From jun on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 15:45:15 from 66.239.250.209

Funny you say that. I also weigh less than in high school. Not sure if I'm faster, but I sure can run farther. I was pretty super fast in high school.

From jun on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 15:55:51 from 66.239.250.209

I went on my mission at about 170 and gained 5 lbs while there. Oddly enough, the weight was more muscle than fat as I used to work out a lot. I bought a suit just before coming home and bought it large because everyone said I'd gain weight when I got home. However, within 6 months of coming home I started rock climbing and dropped almost 10 lbs. Since I started running I've dropped even more weight and sit right around the 160 mark. I still have that suit and it is still too big. Ha.

From Twinkies on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 16:15:56 from 63.241.173.64

Sorry to here that you are leaving Utah. The mountains are going to miss you.

From c h a d on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 22:53:22 from 98.202.67.18

Hey Jon--it has just come to my attention that you are leaving Utah. Sorry, I'm a little slow on the uptake. I wish you and your family the best in this new adventure. It has been a real pleasure to run with you and get to know you over the past few years--I only wish we could log a few more miles. I assume we will be able to follow you on the blog!

Good luck with everything. Perhaps I'll get to see you before you leave. You're a good man and a talented athlete. Any town would be fortunate to have you.

From Dustin on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 00:05:57 from 209.33.243.131

Sorry I'm also a little late getting the news. Best of luck to you and your family in South Carolina. I've enjoyed the years getting to know you through doing a few relays and you guys coming down to St. George. Hope everything goes good with the move.

From Kory on Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 00:38:12 from 134.50.201.18

Jon I would be curious what your daily eating routine is for meals. Can you give an example. God Bless you in SC I hope it works great for your family and you.

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