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Member Since:

Nov 19, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Recently have become interested in running thanks to my daughter and her XC adventures. I have finished a 5K and 10K. As I am new to running, I don't have a lot of highlites at this point. Hopefully this will change

5K 27:21

10K 59:30

Short-Term Running Goals:

First build back up to running thirty minutes at a time.

5K October 30 -- Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

10k in November -- Butch Cassidy race in Springdale.

I would like to build a solid base over the next 6 - 12 months. I hope to run in either 5K or 10K races through the next year and perhaps one 1/2 marathon (depending on how my body responds to training).

 

I would like to see how fast and far my 40 + year old body is capable of running.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Over the next 10 years I want to run consistently to maintain health and to enjoy a sport that challenges me.

Personal:

I have a wonderful marriage of 20+ years and have four children who are the light of my life. They range in age from 19 - 12 . . . two girls and two boys. Two of my children are interested in running.  Sierra and Zac are both participating on the Pine View XC Team.

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Tue, Jan 08, 2008
Total Distance
6.00

AM --  Went to he Gym with Jill.  Ran 2 miles on the tread mill and completed 3 miles on the stationary bike.  Talked to a friend next to me during the bike ride and enjoyed his company.  He told me about triathalons.  Sound kind of interesting.  Need to keep working on building a base and getting into shape.  I look forward to being able to participat in a number of things as I improve my fitness.  I am enjoying the current feeling of being in better shape than I have been in the past couple of years.

PM -- Ran this evening with Sierra.  We planned on three miles but felt good enough at the end of the run to add an additional mile.  We ran up to Artic Circle, down past the hospital and down to the Post office.  Mom picked us up. 

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Sierra on Wed, Jan 09, 2008 at 21:22:17

HOLY COW 6 MILES!! I'm jelous..I've not had those kind of miles in a while!! But just you wait I will! GOOD JOB DAD!!Thanks for running with me I really injoy your company!

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