Justin Park

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Location:

Sandy,UT,USA

Member Since:

Oct 05, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

PRs (all aided)
- Marathon - Pocatello 2012 - 2:26:10 (1st overall); St. George 2012 - 2:24:08 (7th overall)
- Half Marathon - Timpanogos 2012 - 1:08:51 (2nd overall); Hobble Creek 2012 - 1:08:27 (3rd overall)
- 10K - Deseret News 2005 - 32:39

Other
- Ran track and cross country in high school
- Did not run in college
- Veteran of 14 marathons and numerous half marathons
- Ran the 2010 New York City Marathon as a charity runner with Team For Kids. Finished 2:33:51 (83rd overall). The entire experience from the fundraising to the race itself was absolutely incredible!

2014 TENTATIVE RACING SCHEDULE:
TBD

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run 6-days a week and maintain a decent base level of fitness. Upwards of 50-60 per week would be great. Adjust to my new work position, use time wisely, and keep negative stress at bay. Hopefully make a good run at Ogden this spring.

Balance family, work, running, and the other important things in my life.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Enjoy running and continue doing it consistently. Stay healthy and avoid injury as much as possible. Have fun!

Continue chasing PRs while I still can, particularly in the marathon and half marathon. Explore new races, improve training, build friendships, and learn from the wisdom and experience of the numerous great runners here in Utah. Run well into my old age.

 

Personal:

I live in Sandy, UT with my wife (Lindsay) and 2 kids. I love running the roads through my neighborhood and near Little Cottonwood Canyon. I also do a fair amount of treadmill running at the Life Centre Athletic Club. Aside from running, I love road and moutain cycling.

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Asics Bandito (Sept '09) Lifetime Miles: 164.40
Brooks PureFlow (Blue - Jun '12) Lifetime Miles: 1070.40
Adidas Aegis 2 (Jun '12) Lifetime Miles: 708.90
Asics Hyperspeed 4 (Sept '11) Lifetime Miles: 114.85
Nike LunaRacer (Aug '12) Lifetime Miles: 148.60
Nike Free 3.0 V4 (Jan '13) Lifetime Miles: 383.45
Adidas Energy Boost (Jun '13) Lifetime Miles: 872.10
Saucony Ride 7 (Oct '13) Lifetime Miles: 943.80
Brooks PureFlow 3 (Apr '14) Lifetime Miles: 603.10
Saucony Kinvara 4 (Apr '14) Lifetime Miles: 251.75
Nike LunaRacer 3 (Jul '14) Lifetime Miles: 174.05
Saucony Zealot (Jul '15) Lifetime Miles: 300.75
Asics Nimbus 17 (Jul '15) Lifetime Miles: 258.95
Adidas Adios Boost 2 (Jul '15) Lifetime Miles: 264.65
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
82.450.000.000.0082.45
Saucony Kinvara Proto-type (B) Miles: 44.25Adidas Energy Boost (Jun '13) Miles: 23.10Brooks PureFlow (Blue - Jun '12) Miles: 15.10
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.950.000.000.009.95

A.M. - 60 mins on the treadmill:

5 minutes @ 9.5 mph, flat
5 mins @ 10.0, flat
5 mins @ 10.0, 0.5 incline
5 mins @ 10.0, 1.0
15 mins @ 10.0, 1.5
break (nature really call'n)
resume: 5 mins @ 10.0, 1.5
5 mins @ 10.0, 2.0
5 mins @ 10.0, 2.5
5 mins @ 10.0, 3.0
5 mins @ 10.0, 3.5

I've got a few really busy days of work coming up. Hope to be able to get the bike out at some point tomorrow. Maybe a shortly ride at lunch.

Saucony Kinvara Proto-type (B) Miles: 9.95
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.100.000.000.0015.10

A.M. - Standard 15-miler. Triangle in reverse.

P.M. - I knew I was going to have an very busy/late work-day today, so my normal early-week ride (usually Millcreek) wasn't going to happen today. We recently moved offices and our building has a nice locker room and shower. I brought my bike to work and used my lunch to squeeze in a consolation ride. Did an out-and-back to Saltair via basically California Avenue, 5600W, and the frontage road. Much flatter than the rides I usually do. Didn't have the Garmin, but I figure it was between about 25-30 miles. Hot out, but not to bad. Just glad I was able to ride a bit today.

Ended up working until about 12:30A.

Adidas Energy Boost (Jun '13) Miles: 15.10
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.800.000.000.0010.80

A.M. - 60 minutes on the treadmill. Running off of not much sleep, but pleased with the effort:

5 minutes @ 9.5 mph, flat
5 mins @ 10.0, flat
10 mins @ 10.5, flat
30 mins @ 11.0, flat
10 mins @ 11.5, flat

Saucony Kinvara Proto-type (B) Miles: 10.80
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.100.000.000.0015.10

A.M. - 15-miles. Triangle in normal direction.

A.M.2 - Ride up Millcreek (~40 miles). Busy up in the canyon today, as was to be expected for the holiday. Unfortunately they've openned the gate now so motor vehicles can drive on the upper section of the canyon road now. Boo. That's one of the big benefits biking in Millcreek (at least through the end of June).

Brooks PureFlow (Blue - Jun '12) Miles: 15.10
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

A.M. - For some reason, my body was in Sunday (rest day) mode when I woke up (later than I should have) this morning. Probably because yesterday kind of felt like a Saturday. I didn't have to work today, but my wife had to be in by 9, so I would have the kiddos. I didn't have a lot of time for a run and mentally and physically wasn't really into it. Today normally would have been a gym/treadmill day. Instead I salvaged an 8-miles outside in slog-fashion. Ah well.

Adidas Energy Boost (Jun '13) Miles: 8.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
23.500.000.000.0023.50

A.M. - Long run. 2 laps on the 12-mile route. One normal direction, one reverse. A little muggy, but the rain last night really cooled things off and it was actually quite pleasant.

P.M. - 70 mile ride up Big Mountain and back. Last night the weatherman said this afternoon would be very similar to yesterday's (afternoon thunderstorms). I started my ride earlier than usual in an effort to finish before the storms rolled in. As I rode, I watched the weather slowly deteriorate and knew I was going to be in for a wet one. The rain started falling lightly during the ascent up Little Mountain. I was tempted to turn back at that point, but decided to stick it out. Things were fine until the turnaround at the top of Big Mountain. Than it really started pouring. It peaked about the time I was coming down the lower part of Emigration (~Ruth's Diner). Fortunately, it mostly subsided by the time I got to Millcreek. Dried the bike real good when I got home and cleaned/lubed the chain. On the bright side, the rain kept things cool and it was a good ride.

This will serve as a good practice ride for the CS Century in two weeks. Not sure if this this kosher to ask on the blog, but if anyone is interested in contributing to my fundraising drive, click here: CF Cycle For Life - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Any little contribution helps (and is tax deductible)!

Saucony Kinvara Proto-type (B) Miles: 23.50
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
82.450.000.000.0082.45
Saucony Kinvara Proto-type (B) Miles: 44.25Adidas Energy Boost (Jun '13) Miles: 23.10Brooks PureFlow (Blue - Jun '12) Miles: 15.10
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