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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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Totals
Total Distance
14.25
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 183.00
Mon, Nov 22, 2010
Total Distance
3.25

AM Run.  Zac and I went up to the school to run.  1 mile warm up, 1 mile sprinting the straight ways, and walking the corners, and 1.25 miles running stadiums.  I pulled a muscle in my calf and hamstring while sprinting and it is a little sore to walk on.  Nice workout.  Coldest morning yet this fall.

Some of the weight loss is undoubtedly water weight.  I am a little dehydrated today.

Jon

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 183.00
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Wed, Nov 24, 2010
Total Distance
4.00

AM run.  I ran from home this morning down the the corner of the BLVD.  Ran the first two miles without a break.  The second two miles I took a small break at Mall drive.  I like that my endurance is improving.

Jon

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Thu, Nov 25, 2010
Total Distance
3.00

AM run.  I ran the shorter route this morning before putting the turkey into the oven.  I guess that I ran 2.5 without a break.  My legs were sore and the muscle I pulled from earlier in the week was bothering me.  Enjoyed thanksgiving with our family.  I have much to be thankful for.  I hope that in a small way I can contribute back some of what I have been blessed with.

Jon

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Fri, Nov 26, 2010
Total Distance
0.00

Took a break today.  I slept a little later than usual and then went into work for four hours.  I plan to get in four miles tomorrow morning.

Jon

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Sat, Nov 27, 2010
Total Distance
4.00

AM -- Run.  Boy it is sure getting cold in the mornings.  Ran my usual home route.  I ran the first two miles without stopping, rested a short while and then ran the second two miles with one brief rest.

Jon

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Totals
Total Distance
14.25
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 183.00
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