Kerry's Running Blog

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Location:

Cedar Hills,UT,USA

Member Since:

Apr 08, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

5K: 21:39 (2006) Half marathon: 1:33:45 (2006) Marathon 3:31:49 (2006)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Lose some weight and get back into racing shape. Run more races this year.

Next race: St. George Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay healthy and in good enough shape that I can more or less keep up with my youngest daughter.

Personal:

My wife Laureen got me into running. She went into the St. George Marathon Ten Year Club last year and I should go in this year. I have two daughters (15 and 21).

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Cumulus12 Lifetime Miles:						10.65

Wed, Jun 18, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
3.74	1.50	0.00	0.00	5.24

Lunchtime run in the heat (87 degrees) around the Highland Glen pond and back along the trail. Started feeling some bowel discomfort about three quarters of a mile from home, but was able to make it home safely. The sweat just poured off me after stepping into the house, so I headed down to the basement where it was much cooler. I generally feel OK running in the heat, but I know I can't keep the same speed.

A woman from Ragnar Relay called me just before heading out to ask if I had run the relay every year and if I knew of any others that had. I told her I had the picture of our first relay team on my desk (just to make sure I didn't miss anybody) and gave told her that Paul, Verdon and Will had run it every year and I was pretty sure that Darin had as well. Rod was also on the 2004 team, but it seems like he missed a year.

Comments

From Lybi on Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 15:40:36

How exciting! Hope you guys get a special award and that it is $1,000 each. Well, we have to dream a little, right?

From Tom on Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 15:43:05

So Kerry did she give you any indication why she was asking? Maybe like Lybi said you every year guys will be getting some celebrity treatment.

Since Greg Wrubell isn't on our team this year I thought we wouldn't have the celebrity factor but maybe I was wrong :)

From Kerry on Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 16:47:26

No, she didn't say what she needed the information for, although she seemed very happy to be filling in some missing pieces. At one time they talked about discounted entry for teams that had run it every year, but I think you had to have eight of the original twelve -- which seemed like a very high bar (we have four). I'd settle for $1000 though :)

From Paul T on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 00:49:00

Interesting...the number of those who have run it every year must dwindle each year. It's kind of fun being in a club that no one else can ever join.

From Terry on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 10:34:51

Kerry,

You said the moon was going to be full for WBR. I think I start my 2nd leg at about 10:30pm and I'm afraid the moon wait till I'm done then come up.

Good luck collecting the $1,000.

From Paul T on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:02:05

It looks like sunset will be about 9:00pm, with "end civil twilight" (gets dark) at 9:34pm, then moonrise at 10:51pm. It looks like the estimates have you running your night leg between 10:39pm and 11:30pm. So you might start in the dark but should end in the moonlight. I really enjoyed that long downhill leg last year. I think you're going to love it, especially by moonlight. We may have a hard time getting you to stop at the end. I love the night legs (even though mine is all uphill this year).

From Terry on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 14:45:39

It doesn't get alot better than running in the WBR at night with the full moon rising over the mountains. It sure makes you appreciate this good earth.

From Paul T on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 16:20:18

It looks like we're Ragnar Warriors!

From an email just received:

"If this is your 5th year running the MyoMed Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back you qualify for the Ragnar Warrior Club. Sign up for the Ragnar Warrior Club at the Start or Finish Line and you will receive an exclusive Ragnar Warrior Jacket that will be shipped to you after the race. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at year 10."

Sweet!

From Cal on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 16:25:02

That's an awesome reward.

From Tom on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 16:31:33

Jealous!!!!

From Kerry on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 17:54:23

I'm shooting for the 50 year club in 2054. Of course, I may be a bit slower (at 102), but we'll have enough of you youngsters in your late 80's and 90's to have a shot at the "ancient-of-days" division.

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