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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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Total Distance
22.70
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Mon, Dec 03, 2007
Total Distance
4.10

Ran at the Gym this morning (got there a little late).  Ran the "hills" workout.  Speed 7.0 - 7.5 with various inclines.  Had a friend suggest that "hurting a little" isn't a bad thing.  Pushed myself a little more than usual and felt good.  Happy to be running.  Good to be back home after SLC. 

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Tue, Dec 04, 2007
Total Distance
4.00

After the feebback from Sasha (thanks for the information) I decided to brave the cold and run on the road.  It wasn't near as cold as I feared it would be.  Ran the Artic Circle 4 mile loop.  Enjoyed the run -- first leg 11.27; second 8.40; third 5.26; and fourth 11.19 (not sure what the distances were.  Goal for the week is 22 miles spread over 5 - 6 days.  I would like to try some trail runs that are on the web site redrocktrails.com.  I met the website developer in SLC this past week. 

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Wed, Dec 05, 2007
Total Distance
5.30

Got up a little later and didn't get started until 6:20 am or so.  Ran again outside.  It was actually nice weather and not as cold as you would think it would be in December.  Ran the Artice Circle 5 mile loop (First leg -- 11.29; Second 8.44; Third 5.34; Fourth 12.10; and Fifth 10.43 -- not sure on the distances of each leg) total of 48.42.  My legs were tight and sore, but I loved the run.  It feels good to get out and accomplish a goal.

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Fri, Dec 07, 2007
Total Distance
4.00

Humm . . . Didn't wake up this morning for my morning run so I had to take the next best thing -- 10:00 PM run.  Ran four easy miles on the tread mill.  Will get back out on the road tomorrow mid morning.  Glad to get the run in.  It was one I didn't want to miss.  Felt good though a little tired toward the end.  I also have a more difficult time running in the evening.

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Sat, Dec 08, 2007
Total Distance
5.30

WOW!! What a beautiful morning it was to be out running.  It reminded me a lot of a nice October day in SLC.  The sun was out (at least in the morning), leaves were falling, it was cool, not cold.  I ran in shorts and sweatshirt.  It doesn't get any better than that.  I ran the Artic Circle 5 mile loop.  Felt good, and was glad to accomplish my goal for the week.  My only complaint is that my feet are hurting a little.  May drop a little in the mile department next week and give my feet a chance to heal a little.

First leg 10.53; Second 9.01; Third 5.09; Fourth & Fifth approx 11.0 each.  Total run time 47.04.  8.51 mile avrg. 

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