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Location:

South Jordan,UT,USA

Member Since:

Sep 01, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Started running in 2001.  Have completed over 100 marathons and ultras since then. 

Marathon PR 2:56:04 (2005 St. George)

New PR 2:53:24 (2008 Tucson)

Finished 2nd Overall in 2005 Utah Grand Slam to Paul Peterson.  He beat me by 30 min in every race.

1/2 Marathon PR 1:23:56 (2008 Just Cuz Half Marathon)

Completed the Utah Grand Slam 10 consecutive years (2003-2012).  I don't know if anyone else has done that.

Short-Term Running Goals:

2024 Goals:

Be consistent in my Riding.

Drop a few lbs.

Long-Term Running Goals:

I have long-term biking goals.  Running is completely out of the question with the Meniscus in my knee.

Personal:

I'm in the 55-59 Age Group.....Yikes!

I have been married for over 39 years.  We have 3 children and 7 grandchildren.

 "Only those who risk going to far can possibly find out how far they can go"  T.S. Eliot

"Putting miles in your training log (blog) is like putting money in the bank.  You begin to draw interest on it immediately."  Hal Higdon

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Biking 2021 Lifetime Miles: 653.86
Biking 2023 Lifetime Miles: 702.58
Biking 2022 Lifetime Miles: 2001.75
Biking 2024 Lifetime Miles: 400.84
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2515.131287.203802.33
Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 293.02Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 467.50Mizuno Elixer 2 Miles: 55.32Asics 2110 "Bolt" Ice Runners Miles: 140.43Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 203.59Asics 2120 (Blue) Miles: 12.28Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 330.28Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 493.84Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 538.56Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 511.75Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 201.23Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 308.77Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 199.61
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.280.0010.28

9:00am:  Stayed up late last night.  It was 30 degrees with wind (of course).  I ran 10.28 miles nice and easy to start off the year.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.008.2812.28

6:30am:  It was 44 degrees this morning but the wind was blowing 25-30 mph.  The good news is that I had clear pavement for about 90% of the run.  I ran 12.28 miles in a good pace and felt really good about my run today.  It was nice to have some fast miles outside for a change!!!

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 12.28
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
14.235.0019.23

8:30am:  It rained hard, then snowed, then got cold quickly last night so I ran later today fearing icy streets.  It was 15 degrees when I left but winds were light and the sun was shining so it wasn't too bad.  I ran 19.23 miles with the last 5-6 on solid ice along the benches and hills by my house.  The in town stuff was fine and I got some nice miles in.  I cleared 80 miles for the week which was my goal and all of them were outside so I am happy!!!

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 19.23
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

No run today.  I did abdominal and leg weights workout.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.250.0010.25

6:30am:  It was cold this morning with below zero windchill so I ran on the treadmill.  I ran 10.25 miles in a pretty easy pace.  

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 10.25
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
15.523.0018.52

6:30am  The temperature was 22 degrees with very little wind.  That was the good news.  The bad news was we had a dusting of snow last night that slickened the roads and hid the icy spots so I wore my "bolt shoes" as I call them.  I ran 12.27 miles on icy streets and ran fast when I could.

 6:30pm:  6.25 easy miles on the treadmill after my lower body weight workout.

Mizuno Elixer 2 Miles: 6.25Asics 2110 "Bolt" Ice Runners Miles: 12.27
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
15.293.5718.86

6:30am:  Today was a horrible run.  The temperature was fine, 37 degrees.  The wind was nasty, 30mph+, but that was not the problem.  The roads were ice or black ice with some water on top of them.  I literally had to stop and walk several times because it was flat-out dangerous. Even my bolt shoes did not help.   I ran (ha) 12.29 miles in a pace around 8:30 due to the conditions.  It felt more like a survival outing than a run.  I will try to get some fast miles in tonight.

6:00pm:  It was 40 degrees and very windy tonight, but all the roads that were ice this morning were just wet tonight.  I ran 6.57 miles and in the dark I saw 3 deer dart in front of some cars while running up Satterfield.  

Mizuno Elixer 2 Miles: 6.57Asics 2110 "Bolt" Ice Runners Miles: 12.29
Comments
From wheakory on Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 13:26:45

Great survival run. Your a warrior today. I did so many of these last year and would not run on a treadmill. Really it's better to run inside because you risk getting hurt, and you really can't train in these conditions. It's not that good for you aerobically because your not getting your heart rate up too much to do any good. Your really not burning very many calories either. I guess inside the gym or home you sweat more and burn more and stink everything up. :-)

But even though I say this I still will run outside because I just like being out there and not stuck in a single position on a treadmill.

Bill, this year is your year to bust out and accomplish great things. Your going to excel to a new level of performance. This is probably going to be my down year to refocus on other things in life. With being injured and not caring much about training I think it's a good choice for me.

My motivation is just not there for this year.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.315.0012.31

6:30am:  Temperature was 42 degrees this morning, but the wind was 20mph gusting over 30mph out of the South.  Luckily, the roads were nice and clear so I had OK South miles and great North miles.  I ran 12.31 miles and felt really good.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 12.31
Comments
From wheakory on Thu, Jan 08, 2009 at 14:18:09

Nice run. The wind wasn't the funnest this morning. At least we got a warmer temperature. Keep up the great training, I'll have to find you one of these days on your route and run with you.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.284.0012.28

6:30am:  It was 28 degrees with some wind this morning.  I ran 12.28 miles in an easy pace.  I'm thinking a long run tomorrow if the weather isn't too bad.

Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 12.28
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
13.536.0019.53

6:45am:  It was 22 degrees this morning and the winds were light (about 10mph) so it was pretty nice.  I ran 19.53 miles with some fast miles mixed in.  

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 19.53
Comments
From rockness18 on Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 13:08:23

Nice week of running!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.007.3112.31

8:00am:  It was 27 degrees with almost NO WIND this morning.....I could not pass this up.  I ran 12.31 miles in a good pace that seemed really easy.  Nice run.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 12.31
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.144.0013.14

6:15am:  It was 35 degrees with winds steady at 20mph gusting over 30.......ya, it's Idaho winter.  I ran 13.14 miles in a fairly easy but steady pace.  I am shooting for 100 this week so I will push harder on Tue/Thur/Sat.

Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 13.14
Comments
From snoqualmie on Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 12:40:56

You are a great inspiration. Winter shall not triumph!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
12.125.0017.12

7:30am:  I ran later today because I have the day off.  It was 36 degrees with our old standby of 20+ winds with gusts over 30....whatever.  I had planned 15 miles but I stretched it to 17.12 because I felt good and I had the time.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 17.12
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.283.0012.28

6:15am:  It was 22 degrees this morning with very little wind and some fog.  I ran 12.28 miles in a fairly easy pace.

Asics 2120 (Blue) Miles: 12.28
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.313.0012.31

6:15am:  It was 25 degrees and foggy this morning.  I ran 12.31 miles nice and easy.

Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 12.31
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.008.2413.24

6:30am:  It was 17 degrees this morning with no wind and a Freezing Fog advisory.  There were times during my run that my eyelashes were trying to freeze together.  When I got home I was covered in frost and my head cover had an ice beard....I looked like Frosty the Snowman.  Other than that I had an Awesome run.  I ran 13.24 miles with some nice pick-up miles when I had good visibility.  I actually had about 15 minutes of clear running on the top of Satterfield because I was above the fog inversion.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 13.24
Comments
From The Howling Commando on Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 10:48:55

Haha I bet you looked like my picture from yesterday's entry! It was like 5 below yesterday when I went running. Today I stayed in because it was so cold. Nice to know warmer weather is hopefully headed our way! Great run, Bill

From Bill Mandler on Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 11:57:45

Benn,

I looked at your picture from yesterday. It is AWESOME!!! And yes, I looked a lot like that this morning except I luckily don't have a beard for it to stick too :)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
14.368.0022.36

8:00am:  It was 17 degrees but there was a lot less fog today.  I actually had sunshine most of the way.  I ran 22.36 miles and kept it under 3 hours.  

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 22.36
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
13.283.0016.28

7:30am:  It was 13 degrees this morning with no wind.  I ran in to Kory after 3 miles and ran 3 with him.  It was nice to have someone to talk to for a while.  I ran 16.28 miles in an easy pace.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 16.28
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
12.275.0017.27

7:45am:  I had the day off and I work tomorrow so I decided to move my Tuesday longer run to today.  It was 15 degrees and light winds.  I ran 17.27 miles and took it pretty easy.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 17.27
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

Rest day after 55 miles the last 3 days.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.232.0012.23

6:30am:  It was 15 degrees with no wind this morning.  I ran 12.23 miles in a pretty easy pace and ran 4 of them with Bob Fischer.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 12.23
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.165.0013.16

6:45am:  It was 18 degrees this morning.....a regular heat wave.  I ran 13.16 miles with 5 really good miles in the middle, felt good.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 13.16
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
12.380.0012.38

6:30am  I woke up to a fresh blanket of snow this morning.  The temperature was 30 degrees and it was snowing lightly.  I put on my traction shoes and had a good time.  I ran 12.38 miles and the traction wasn't too bad as the snow packed under each step.  It wasn't a fast run but it was a relaxing, fun time.

Asics 2110 "Bolt" Ice Runners Miles: 12.38
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
14.424.0018.42

7:30am: It snowed wet and heavy this morning. Running in SLUSH was the order of the day. It was 32 degrees and snowing big fat flakes....I was very wet when I got home. I ran 18.42 miles in the best pace I could.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

No running this morning.  We had stake conference at church this morning.  It was great!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.0010.2512.25

6:30am: It snowed last night and then froze hard. The roads are very dangerous.....it was a treadmill day for safety. I ran 12.25 miles in a pace ranging from 7:30-6:49. Nice and sweaty workout.

Mizuno Elixer 2 Miles: 12.25
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.0010.2513.25

6:30am:  Roads still nasty this morning.  The high yesterday was only 14 degrees so there has been no change in conditions.  Another treadmill day.  I ran 13.25 miles with each mile progressively faster until I was running at a 6:49 pace, the whole run at a 1.5 incline.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 13.25
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.253.0012.25

6:30am: Another treadmill day. Hope the roads get better soon. I ran 12.25 miles fairly easy after the last 2 days.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 12.25
Comments
From twinkies on Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 09:49:48

Hi Bill, I just recently joined this blog site, and I came across your blog. Looks like you are getting this year off to a great start. Congratulations on your new PR's on the 1/2 and full marathon. The first race we will probably see each other at this year is Ogden Marathon in May. Keep up the good work.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
12.173.0015.17

6:15am:  It was 18 degrees this morning.  The roads are still very icy but I've had enough of the treadmill the last 3 days.  Before I left I had to replace some of the bolts in my ice running shoes because I wore the hex heads down flat :)  I ran 15.17 miles and felt AWESOME.....  About 5 miles in I felt like I had the perfect pace, perfect stride, and if I didn't have to work today I would have run 20-25 miles.  I felt fluid.  I probably didn't look that way running on the ice, but I had a great time.  I kept the pace good and finished in under 2 hours.  I love days like this!!!

Asics 2110 "Bolt" Ice Runners Miles: 15.17
Comments
From wheakory on Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 13:55:39

Great workout. It wasn't bad out there this morning. Your hitting your peak, everyone will need to look out.

From jtshad on Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 14:48:02

Great run, it is awesome when you get one of these. Your training is really going well.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.197.0015.19

6:15am:  15 degrees outside with FREEZING FOG (oooh, my favorite).  The fog was worse on the benches and I was under it when I dropped down in to the main part of town.  Unfortunately my last 4 miles are back on the bench and I was covered in frost when I got home and my eyes tried to freeze shut at the corners.  I love a challenge :)  I ran 15.19 miles and was 3 minutes FASTER than yesterday.  It must have been that big bowl of pasta I had at Remo's last night, it was delicious!  I only need 5.85 miles tomorrow to break 400 for the month which will be a first for me. 

Asics 2110 "Bolt" Ice Runners Miles: 15.19
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
13.169.0022.16

Morning:  I waited until it was light out to run this morning thinking it would be warmer.....it actually got colder.  It was 5 degrees and clear when I left.  The sun....yes we had sun today, was bright with all the snow and ice so I had to wear sunglasses so I did not go blind.  I ran 22.16 miles with 9 really good miles.  It was 20 degrees by the time I got home so all in all it was pretty good conditions.

Asics 2110 "Bolt" Ice Runners Miles: 22.16
Comments
From twinkies on Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 15:06:24

Over 400 miles in one month, that's amazing.

From Bill Mandler on Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 15:34:55

Matt,

It's actually the most I have EVER run. I am going to do whatever it takes to break a 2:45 marathon.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

No running today.  Church this morning and then pig-out during the Super Bowl this afternoon!!!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.266.0013.26

Morning:  It was 5 degrees with areas of freezing fog again.  I ran 13.26 miles and was fine as soon as my face went numb.  I needed to run off some of the buffalo wings and pizza rolls from yesterday.  

Asics 2110 "Bolt" Ice Runners Miles: 13.26
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.299.0016.29

Morning:  It was 7 degrees this morning but the roads are clear except for a few spots so I am back in regular shoes :-)  I ran 16.29 miles and I think the shoes helped me because I did it in less than 2 hours!  No water stops or anything, just a nice steady run in the cold.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 16.29
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.176.0012.17

Morning:  It was 6 degrees this morning.  I'm getting tired of these cold days.  I ran 12.17 miles in a good pace.

 

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 12.17
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.247.0015.24

Morning:  It was 9 degrees this morning.  I hate to say it, but I'm pretty much getting used to it.  I ran 15.24 miles in a nice pace.  I saw Kory this morning about 10.5 miles in to my run.  He was coming down off the Monte Vista overpass and I was going up.  It's bad enough seeing him running faster than me, I didn't need to be going uphill as well :-)  

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 15.24
Comments
From wheakory on Thu, Feb 05, 2009 at 12:41:22

Great run Bill! Sorry I didn't hear you very well I had my headphones on, and I was in a hurry. Your mileage and outlook for this year is going to be stellar.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.275.0013.27

Morning:  It was 33 degrees with winds of 15-20mph and a mix of rain and snow.  I was able to dress a little lighter but the wind made it nasty.  Today was an easy day with a long run scheduled tomorrow.  I ran 13.27 miles in a steady, but easy pace.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 13.27
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
13.009.0022.00

Morning:  OK, where should I start?  I needed to run fairly early because I work today.  It was 18 degrees with areas of nasty fog.  When I turned on my Garmin I realized that I needed to charge it last night but I was ready to leave so it was too late.  It showed 2 bars on the battery life so I thought....maybe.  Well after it showed my first mile split I got the "battery low" message so I knew I would only get 8-10 miles before it died.  It was really foggy the first 8 miles and then it started to clear a little.  I ate a gel at the turn at Indian Hills Elementary which is just past mile 11.  I was feeling pretty good and then it happened.  About 1 block before I got to the railroad crossing on Cheyanne Ave a train slowly crossed in front of me.  I stopped at the crossing to wait for it to pass.  It stopped in front of me...........and sat there.  Then several minutes later it backed up but not enough for me to get around.  Then another couple minutes later it went forward....and stopped.  Then after another few minutes it backed again, this time far enough to clear the crossing.  I had only gone 11.48 miles (Garmin still working) but I stood there for almost 15 minutes in the freezing fog that had again rolled in.   Had I known it would be this long I would have ran back the other way even though it is longer.   I started to run again and realized that I was now freezing and could not get warm.  I was soaking wet from sweat and had been standing around too long.  My Garmin finally died after mile 12.  I was just trying to get to the ISU SUB to duck inside and warm up for a minute.  It is at mile 15.  The fog started getting thicker as I ran.

I made it to the SUB and got warm before my last 7 miles.  When I looked at myself in the mirror I had a thick band of ice around my neck and had ice on parts of my face.  I pulled myself together and made it the last 7+ miles home.  When I normally run this loop I get a little over 22 miles so I will call it 22 even.  It's nice to be warm again.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 22.00
Comments
From Eric Day on Sat, Feb 07, 2009 at 13:33:52

Just reading your comments I get shivers of cold.

Great workout!

From jtshad on Sat, Feb 07, 2009 at 13:46:01

Dang, we finally had better weather than in Poky?

Great run, too bad you got interrupted and got so cold. Way to finish off the run.

From twinkies on Sun, Feb 08, 2009 at 10:21:10

Glad you didn't freeze to death. You will be fast this year on warm days with all that cold training. Keep up the good work.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

No running today....rest day.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
17.153.0020.15

Morning:  I don't have to work today so I waited until it was light to run.  It was 30 degrees with light winds this morning.  I ran 16.27 miles nice and easy.  I wanted to get a few extra miles in as I am going to California Tues-Thurs for work and don't know how many miles I can get in.  I am, however, looking forward to running in warmer weather :-)

Afternoon:  Sue and I drove up to the Nordic center outside of town and went cross-country skiing.  We went 3.88 miles and worked pretty good.  It was fun.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 16.27
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.170.0010.17

Morning:  It was 20 degrees this morning, snowing, and the wind was blowing 20mph.  I only had time for 10.17 this morning as I need to get to the airport for my flight.  More comfortable running the next 2 days :-)

Asics 2110 "Bolt" Ice Runners Miles: 10.17
Comments
From twinkies on Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 22:38:54

Enjoy the warm weather, we will keep battling it out here in the snow while you are gone.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.0012.2212.22

Morning:  It was 40 degrees with light winds in Anaheim, CA this morning.  The 85% humidity made it feel cooler but I was in shorts and a light shirt and I did not care.  I don't know weather it is the temperature, light clothing, or the sea-level air but I was quick this morning.  I ran 12.22 miles with nothing worse than a 7:13 mile! I get 1 more day of this before I am back in the real world of winter.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 12.22
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 20:34:19

Ogden filled up today before I could register for the Slam. Hope you weren't planning on competing in the Slam.

You would have done great!

From wheakory on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 23:51:07

Great run Bill. What type of business do you do there? Your dedication this year is impressive.

From Bill on Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 08:35:57

Paul,

Luckily I registered for Ogden a couple days ago.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.0012.2512.25

Morning:  It was 46 degrees with light winds and 99% humidity (it had just finished raining) in Anaheim this morning.  The temps were perfect.  I ran the same route as yesterday, 12.25 miles, but I was 2 1/2 minutes FASTER!!!  I kept all but the first 2 miles under 6:55 and felt awesome.  I fly home tonight so back to the snow....

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 12.25
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 11:36:26

Did you lose a bunch of weight between St. George and Tucson?

From wheakory on Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 13:12:38

It was 16 degrees here today. I'm glad you enjoyed the warmer weather. Good luck home.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.288.0015.28

Morning:  It was 6 degrees this morning.  I'm definitely back home.  That is 40 degrees colder than my run yesterday!!!  I ran 15.28 miles and actually held a good pace the whole way.  Maybe I am getting faster....who knows?

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 15.28
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
16.236.0022.23

Morning:  It was 20 degrees and snowing lightly this morning.  I ran 22.23 miles and it was un-eventful compared to last Saturday.....thank goodness.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 22.23
Comments
From ChrisM on Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 05:14:24

Glad to hear the run went smoothly this time

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
12.346.0018.34

Morning:  It was 8 degrees with a wind chill just below zero when I left this morning.  It warmed to a balmy 19 by the time I got home.  I ran 18.34 miles in a nice, comfortable pace.  It was actually a very enjoyable run and I was only planning 15 but I stretched it out at the end because I felt so good.  I am going to get over 100 this week so this is a good start :-)

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 18.34
Comments
From Robert on Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 21:43:28

Bill, just wondering what you wear to stay warm in at such temps. I start to rapidly lose heat after about 15 miles and my arms get really cold. I sweat like no other so getting wet only compounds the problem. Thanks for the advice.

From Bill Mandler on Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 08:20:17

Robert, I wear a pair of running tights with a pair of really light warm-ups over them. For my core I wear a light undershirt under a long-sleeve heavy shirt and then wear a wind-breaker over it. On my head I have a pull-over face mask type hat. I wear a pair of light gloves under a pair of nice mittens.

I too have arm issues at times because the sweat builds-up and then gets cold, especially at my elbows. I normally get home with a fair amount of ice on my neck and upper chest. I have had to stop and warm-up inside for a couple of minutes halfway through a run. I figure if it lets me finish comfortably it is worth the couple of minutes.

From Nate Bundy on Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 12:33:55

great miles. keep it up and you will get that marathon goal no problem.

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 11:28:43

Do you wear windproof briefs?

From Bill Mandler on Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 14:44:13

Paul, Yes I do wear them. There is nothing worse than frostbite in the nether regions :)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
15.185.0020.18

Morning:  I have today off so I had time for another good run.  It was 12 degrees this morning.  I ran 20.18 miles, good pace again.  I was only planning 17 but stretched to 20 because I was feeling good and  had the time.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 20.18
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.163.0013.16

Morning:  It was 29 degrees with a fresh blanket of snow this morning.  I got snowed on a little as I ran but the temperature felt really nice.  I ran 13.16 miles in a slow pace due to conditions and I am a little tired from the 60 plus miles the prior 3 days.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 13.16
Comments
From jtshad on Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 12:20:55

Awesome mileage so far this week. It was out in the warm weather and slick roads too, hard to go fast. I hear you about being tired, my last few runs I just have no juice.

Hit that 100 miles this week!

From tarzan on Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 21:00:33

Wow - that is awesome mileage this week. Keep up the good work.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
13.450.0013.45

Morning:  27 degrees with some wind this morning.  That was not the problem.  All of the snow and slush from yesterday is now frozen hard on the roads.  It was icy so I ran a fairly flat route and avoided my normal hills because it was just too icy.  I ran 13.45 miles and slipped 5-6 times and actually fell hard once.....only 0.3 miles from the end of my run.  I was rounding a corner and my inside leg went right under me and I was on the ground.  I skinned my knee and my elbow but I don't think I hurt anything :)

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 13.45
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 11:27:12

Very dedicated! Glad you didn't get too hurt.

From snoqualmie on Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 13:25:30

Sorry to hear about the fall! Ouch! Your mileage is so inspiring - especially when the conditions are so bad. Keep looking at that sunshine in your photo - spring is coming!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.226.0015.22

Morning:  It was 5 degrees with areas of "freezing fog" this morning, but the roads were mostly clear so that was good.  I ran 15.22 miles in a good pace with what seemed like an easy effort.  I really like my 15 mile loop so it makes it easy to run fast.  100 is in the bag this week...I am thinking 115.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 15.22
Comments
From twinkies on Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 00:18:18

You are getting in some solid miles this week. Great job.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.216.0013.21

Morning:  It was 8 degrees this morning but there was less of the fog so I had less ice on me when I got home.  I ran 13.21 miles in a good pace.  Long run tomorrow.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 13.21
Comments
From jun on Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 11:14:35

I think for every single degree below 10 degrees you get to add an additional "chilly mile" to your distance.

So your adjusted mileage is actually 15.21.

Sort of like wind chill, but for runners.

Fantastic workout and great commitment. Very inspiring.

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 12:50:46

Very dedicated, you've hit a new level.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
18.275.0023.27

Morning:  It was 8 degrees this morning with some areas of that nasty fog.  I was, however pretty motivated for my run today as I was on the brink of doing more miles in a week than I had ever run.  My previous high was 104 and I had over 93 before I started today.  It was pretty cold when I was in the foggy areas, in fact it had only warmed to 16 degrees by the time I finished my run almost 3 hours later.  I ran 23.27 miles putting me at 116.83 for the week.  I need to go to work now but there is some dumb part of me that is tempted to run 3.25 on my treadmill tonight so I can break 120.  Luckily tired will probably overrule dumb tonight.  What a GREAT week!!!

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 23.27
Comments
From allie on Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 13:05:38

great mileage! wow, i can't believe it. here i am struggling to 70. i would say you are going to be the one to beat come racing time. and in the single digits! GREAT running.

From TylerS on Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 13:06:51

WOW What a great week of running and to think that you still have the Energy to run again tonight! AWESOME! Keep up the good work. I think that you desernve the day off of work too.

From allie on Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 13:07:23

PS: single digits meaning TEMPERATURE. sorry i didn't really specify what i was talking about.... :)

From ChrisM on Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 13:23:17

Great training week!

From Robert on Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 14:08:18

Great job!

From jtshad on Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 17:32:52

What a week of running!

From lisap on Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 21:40:21

Whew, you deserve a nap! great job on the mileage this week. (ps-only crazy people run in weather that cold--crazy or dedicated.)

From twinkies on Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 22:44:16

Congrats Bill. That's an incredible week of running.

From james on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 01:24:14

You run the better part of a marathon as a long run. Do you think that works.

From Bill Mandler on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 07:53:37

James, I have always tried to run 22-24 on a long run because 22 miles is a good indicator of your current marathon fitness. The time it takes to run 22 miles in a training run will translate to your finish time for 26.2. It really works.

From allie on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 09:54:03

do you do a 22-24 miler weekly? i am trying to figure out what's best for me...weekly or every other week. what works for you?

From Bill Mandler on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 11:04:55

Allie, I do one every week unless I am racing the next weekend. I also do an 18-20 mile run on one of my weekdays if I have time.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

I took a well-earned day off.  Just some abdominal work and weights in the evening.

Comments
From RivertonPaul on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 15:04:17

Slacking off. Just kidding, of course.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.267.0015.26

Morning:  It was 30 degrees this morning.  That means only one thing.....precipitation.  It was a mix of rain, sleet, and big FAT snow when I left.  I was soaked within about 3 miles.  Luckily it tapered-off after 8-9 miles.  I ran 15.26 miles and my legs felt really "fresh" after the day off.  I got splashed really bad at mile 13 by a school bus but I was so wet it didn't even matter.  I think I am tapering-off to an even 100 miles this week due to the day off :-)

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 15.26
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
17.207.0024.20

Morning:  It was 39 degrees and raining when I got up this morning.  I have the day off so I thought I would wait to see if conditions improved when it got light....and they did.  The rain stopped and I knew I had to take advantage of this.  I put on shorts, yes, I got to wear shorts in Idaho for the first time since.......a long time ago.  The only thing is I noticed how white my legs are since they never see the sun.  Oh well....  I strapped on my Camelback, put a couple gels in my pocket and headed figuring I would just go wherever I felt like going.  I headed out on Chubbuck road to Hawthorne, then south.  I jumped on to the Portneuf Greenway north of the downtown area and meandered my way south.  I ended up on the south Bannock highway and made the turn at Indian Hill elementary.  I then picked up the Kirkham trail over to 5th st.  I turned up Barton road and worked my way up to American road.  American road is rolling hills for over a mile so it is a good workout.  I then went up over the top of Buckskin hitting the summit at the 17 mile mark.  I went down the other side, across Parks road, and then down Pocatello Creek road.  By this time the wind had picked-up and I had a good headwind the next couple miles.  I went back up Satterfield and worked my way back home.  I did the entire run in just under 3 hours and it felt REALLY good.  Because I had water and never needed a nature stop I did the entire run without EVER stopping.  I am getting stonger and faster every week.  My PR is going down again when I race next.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 24.20
Comments
From twinkies on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 13:49:15 from 63.241.173.64

Nice run. What race are you running next week?

From jtshad on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 14:19:12 from 204.134.132.225

You are a mileage beast!

From Bill Mandler on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 14:19:51 from 24.119.13.42

Matt, I'm not racing until April. That's why I can pound these high mileage weeks one after another.

From wheakory on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 14:25:02 from 134.50.89.33

Nice elevation gain and loss in this workout. Very good course to really use all the muscles in your legs and feet.

Your going to crush whatever you do this year.

From snoqualmie on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 21:00:45 from 67.171.56.164

I'm so impressed and inspired by your runs. And NO stops? That must be some kind of record. Great run.

From Robert on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 09:40:02 from 206.195.193.254

Hi Bill. Just curious what was your slow and fast pace for this run? Thanks.

From Bill Mandler on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 12:08:27 from 72.24.152.3

Robert, My average pace for the run was 7:37. I had a couple of sub-7 miles here and there and my big uphill mile (mile 17) was an 8:40 but I gained a ton of elevation on that mile.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.446.0015.44

Morning: It was 30 degrees this morning, not as warm as yesterday. I ran 15.44 nice and easy to recover from yesterday.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 15.44
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.0011.2315.23

Morning:  It was 34 degrees but the wind was blowing steady at 15mph out of the South so it did not feel that warm.  I was in to the wind for most of the first 7 miles until my turn at I.S.U.  After that I got a weird 2nd wind during my 9th mile (I'm sure the tailwind helped) and I pounded the last 6 miles in a great pace with the last mile at 6:42.  It was a good run.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 15.23
Comments
From Snoqualmie on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 11:08:21 from 67.171.56.164

Looks like a great workout! I wish I could crank out 15 milers on my weekdays. Cheers.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.1310.0017.13

Morning:  I met Barry at 5:05 to ride up to the top of Buckskin Rd so we could run the Pocatello marathon course.  It was 18 degrees in town, not sure what the temperature was up on top.  Because it had snowed up there yesterday we had to be careful the first 6-7 miles as we were on ice and snow on a downhill section and the only light we had was my little headlamp.  Once the roads cleared-up we picked-up the pace.  We ran 17.13 miles in a 7:24 average.  It was a great time.  Long run tomorrow.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 17.13
Comments
From RviertonPaul on Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 12:53:31 from 67.42.27.114

I'm vicariously training through you now. It's going to be great seeing your breakthrough year. As to where I get the pics, "trade secret." (That's code for wherever I can.)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
16.527.0023.52

Morning:  It was very cold this morning, 10 degrees with some wind that made it pretty nasty.  I ran my standard Saturday loop but did not have much kick today.  I ran 23.52 miles and managed to break 110 for the week.

Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 23.52
Comments
From dave holt on Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 13:26:53 from 75.169.71.136

Keeping up the solid miles - especially in the cold. good job!

Spring is around the corner.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
12.213.0015.21

Morning:  It was 23 degrees this morning with some light winds.  My objective today was just an easy recovery run.  I was feeling pretty sluggish so I did not worry about my pace at all.  I wasn't sure if it was the downhill run on Friday, the long run on Saturday, or the high mileage the last few weeks but I was slow today.  I ran 15.21 miles nice & easy.  When I weighed myself today I realized that I lost 3 pounds this week so I am obviously not eating enough to fuel my miles.  Hopefully some better eating this week will solve the problem.  Goal this week 110+.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 15.21
Comments
From jtshad on Mon, Mar 02, 2009 at 11:10:24 from 204.134.132.225

Nice run. I can vary 3 lbs. in one day let alone over a week. Yes, with your massive mileage you need to be eating tons, but I wouldn't let this amount worry you too much.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.266.0015.26

Morning:  It was 30 degrees this morning with light winds.  I felt much better today and had some good speed when I wanted it.  I ate much better yesterday and also hydrated more.  I ran 15.26 miles in a good pace.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 15.26
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
14.409.0023.40

Morning:  I have the day off so I waited until after the sun was up to run.  It was 37 degrees with some wind but it was nice enough for shorts.  I wore a long-sleeve tech shirt which was great when I was in to the wind but I got hot during miles 12-18 when the wind was at my back.  It also warmed up to 50 by the time I got back.  I had a great run today.  I ran 23.40 miles with several MP miles thrown in along the way.  I had my Camelback with water so no stops again and I was able to maintain a nice pace.  By my estimation I am in 2:50-2:53 shape right now.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 23.40
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.245.0015.24

Morning:  It was 32 degrees with no wind this morning.  Just a nice, easy recovery run today after yesterday.  I ran 15.24 miles and luckily the rain held off for me.

Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 15.24
Comments
From Barry on Wed, Mar 04, 2009 at 22:20:06 from 75.174.11.112

I am thinking about running Friday morning around 4:30 A.M., i am planning on running 20 miles. I am not sure if you are still interested in running with me or not? Kory will not be running. Let me know if you want to run.

Thanks

From Bill Mandler on Thu, Mar 05, 2009 at 07:44:40 from 24.119.13.42

Barry, I won't be able to go that early. I am doing another long run on Saturday (22-24) so it won't work for me this week.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
15.200.0015.20

Morning:  Welcome to spring(?) in Idaho.  It was 30 degrees with winds steady at 25mph gusting to almost 40.  The wind chill was 15 degrees and it felt nasty.  It even started snowing halfway through my run.  I ran 15.20 miles and was lucky to keep some of the miles under 8:00 due to the winds.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 15.20
Comments
From Snoqualmie on Fri, Mar 06, 2009 at 10:34:04 from 67.171.56.164

We got another dose of winter here too. Your miles look great this week. I would have higher miles if I were faster - and to get faster I need (among other things) more miles. That's my catch 22. I always enjoy reading about your runs. :)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.133.0012.13

Morning:  It was 28 degrees, winds 10-15mph, and snowing this morning.  This is really depressing after some nicer days earlier in the week.  It is, however, better than the huge winds we had yesterday.  I took it easy today and only went 12.13 miles.  I have been tired this week with a touch of a cold so I wanted to save it for my long run tomorrow.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 12.13
Comments
From wheakory on Fri, Mar 06, 2009 at 13:08:11 from 134.50.89.33

Taking it easy 12 miles that sounds funny. Nice run even with not feeling well. Just be careful with all the high mile weeks your doing, because it does eventually caught up to you and you definitely don't want to overtrain. Just be careful with your immune system being knocked down a little on your long run tomorrow.

Take care Bill.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
12.628.0020.62

Morning:  It was 20 degrees this morning with winds 15+, making the wind chill in the single digits.  I ran today with Barry Smith who is training for Ogden.  He wanted to go 18 miles, his longest run so far this year.  We went out Chubbuck Rd, then north to Tyhee, West to Rio Vista, then worked our way back.  It was chilly against the wind but was nice on our way back.  I ran 18.5 with him and then another 2.12 by myself.  Total run 20.62 miles.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 20.62
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

No running today.....rest day.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
15.280.0015.28

Morning:  It was 22 degrees and very ICY this morning.  It snowed 3-4 inches at my house Sunday afternoon and it turned the streets in my neighborhood to solid ice.  I ran 15.28 miles nice and easy.  Miles 5-9 were actually pretty nice around ISU as they did not get very much snow and those streets were OK.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 15.28
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
17.705.0022.70

Morning:  It was 21 degrees with winds steady at 20mph, gusting over 35mph.  We have a wind advisory today....YIPPEE :-(    It was NOT a nice day to do a run.  The wind was very cold.  I ran my standard long loop and was glad to get home.  I ran 22.70 miles.  Nothing spectacular to report.....I survived.

Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 22.70
Comments
From jtshad on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 15:52:17 from 204.134.132.225

You're NUTS!

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 16:36:16 from 67.171.56.164

Nah. Not nuts. *Someone's* got to prove it can be done. Paradigm shifter!

Will spring ever come?

From Bill Mandler on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 17:27:22 from 24.119.13.42

Jeff....thanks. That means something coming from another NUT. I just hope all this self-abuse leads to results this year!!!

From Robert on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 10:37:53 from 206.195.193.254

You're one tough cookie. I think your marathon goals will need to be updated this year.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.287.0015.28

Morning:  OK...Monday's theme was ICE, Tuesday's theme was WIND, today was just COLD.  It was 15 degrees with a wind chill just above ZERO this morning.  I am getting tired of having a numb face when I run.  I ran 15.28 miles today and had a pretty nice pace since the winds were fairly light today.  

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 15.28
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.315.0015.31

Morning:  It was 16 degrees this morning, but no wind.  I ran 15.31 miles nice and easy and enjoyed the "no wind" part very much!!!

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 15.31
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.008.2312.23

Morning:  It was 18 degrees with no wind this morning.  Today was an easy day, only 12 miles planned and I guess because it was a short run I had a great pace.  I ran 12.23 miles and kept most of the miles under 7:00 and didn't feel like it was very hard.  Long run scheduled for tomorrow.....I wish it was warmer.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 12.23
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 11:52:36 from 67.42.27.114

BRRRRRR. (Seems like that is a comment I could make for you every day.)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.0019.0022.00

Morning:  I ran today with my friend Barry Smith.  We planned a long run on the Pocatello marathon course so I stashed a car at Century High School last night.  We drove up to the top of Buckskin at 6:15.  It was around 20 degrees but we had a very cold headwind when we headed SouthEast.  We started down the backside and after 3 miles Barry suggested I pull ahead as he was a little behind me.  We agreed that I would do the 1/2 mile out and back (1 mile total) on Rapid Creek and he would not so that should make us finish the same.  I started doing the math in my head and realized I would need to average :25/mile faster than him to make up the mile by the time we finished.  I was cruising along around 6:30-6:35/mile for a long time. 

 I was finally able to see him ahead of me when we had a long straight stretch going in to Inkom.  He was running really well and I was not closing the gap very quickly even though I was still pulling 6:45-6:50/mile at this point.  I just kept plugging away but we were playing a great game of cat and mouse for the next 6 miles.  I ended up finishing about :15 seconds behind him.  It was exactly 22 miles to my car.  I did 22.00 miles in 2:31 for a 6:52 average.  He did 21.00 miles in 2:31 for a 7:11 average, probably his BEST run ever as he has never broken a 3:30 marathon. 

 This was an awesome finish to a 102+ mile week.  Yes, it was cold and windy but we pushed each other very nicely for a great long run.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 22.00
Comments
From ChrisM on Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 13:55:50 from 86.133.95.31

Sounds like a great run, excellent training week!

From Robert on Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 18:56:35 from 65.101.173.205

Wow, I think both Barry and you have broken through! Way to make it fun.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

No running today.....a very needed rest day :)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.235.0015.23

It was 42 degrees this morning with winds 10-15mph. It wasn't raining when I left. It was, however, raining pretty steady by mile 5 and by mile 7 I was soaked to the skin. I was in shorts and a long-sleeve tech shirt with thin gloves. I was OK except my hands which were really cold once the gloves soaked through.

I ran 15.23 miles in an easy pace as my legs were still a little tight from the hills on Saturday.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 15.23
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.2510.0015.25

It was 41 degrees with winds 10-15mph this morning, but it wasn't raining yet so today was better than yesterday. I ran 15.25 miles in a comfortable pace but faster than Monday.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 15.25
Comments
From Snoqualmie on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 11:40:18 from 67.171.56.164

I love to come over here and see all your miles! So inspiring.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.385.0012.38

It was 27 degrees this morning with very light winds. I just did a quick 12.38 miles as I needed to be at work a little earlier this morning.

Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 12.38
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.008.2215.22

It was 27 degrees this morning with very light winds.......a regular Idaho surprise!!!  I ran 15.22 miles very comfortably in a nice pace.  I did several pick-up miles after I was warmed-up and they felt really good.  We are getting closer to race season and I am anxious to see what gains I have made with all these miles.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 15.22
Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 15:13:24 from 204.134.132.225

Great mileage...I think you are going to see some great results this year due to your dedicated training!

From Bill Mandler on Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 16:31:34 from 72.24.152.3

Thanks Jeff.......I hope you are right!

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 18:30:50 from 67.42.27.114

Your dedication is going to bring amazing results. I've enjoyed lurking.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.006.5612.56

It was 29 degrees this morning......same old same old. There was a very light breeze so that was good. I ran a nice, easy 12.56 for an easy day today. Long run tomorrow.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 12.56
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
15.627.0022.62

It was 37 degrees this morning with a few windy spots (S. Bannock Hwy) but overall a nice morning.  4 of us left my house at a little after 6.  Only Barry Smith and I went the whole 22+ miles.  We ran in an easy pace but still less than 3 hours for an easy long run.  This was a step-back week for me so only 93 miles.....I feel like a slacker!!!

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 22.62
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

Rest day today...only ab work.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.610.0010.61

Holy Mother Nature!!!! It was 28 degrees with 20-25mph winds and SNOWING HARD this morning. I woke up to 4-6 inches of snow (hard to tell exact amount because the wind was blowing so strong) on the roads. I ran 10.61 miles today and the miles in to the wind were unbearable. The snow was just the right consistency to feel like I was being Sand-Blasted. The wind was mostly out of the West so I tried to face East as much as I could but I cannot do that exorcist thing and spin my head all the way around. I put down all my miles as slow miles but they certainly were NOT easy miles. I hope the weather is better tomorrow so I can do some tempo work.

The kids are on Spring Break (HA) this week....I feel bad for them. It was a lot nicer last week.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 10.61
Comments
From jtshad on Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 10:42:11 from 204.134.132.225

You are crazy to run outside in that weather this morning...I wimped out (or was SANE) and went to the gym!

From snoqualmie on Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 11:01:10 from 67.171.56.164

Oh, how miserable. That's the same crud *we* had last week. Hope that turns around for you soon.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.337.0013.33

It was 28 degrees this morning with winds 10-15mph but at least it wasn't snowing. I ran 13.33 miles as a good tempo run with some nice pick-ups in several miles.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 13.33
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.360.0010.36

It was 32 degrees this morning with winds 20+mph and a wind chill around 20. We have a Winter Storm Advisory for today and tomorrow....YIPPEE :-(

I ran 10.36 miles nice and easy today. Tempo run tomorrow if the weather is not too horrible.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 10.36
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.257.0010.25

It was 17 degrees this morning and very windy with the wind chill around zero. If you have to talk about wind chill on March 26th you know you MUST be in Idaho. The streets were coated with a layer of ice from the storm so it had to be a treadmill day.

I decided to do a hill sprint workout that I have not done in years. I warmed-up for 20 minutes and then got in to it. The workout consists of sets of hill sprints at different inclines. I ran 6 reps at 7.5% incline, 6 reps at 10% incline, then 4 reps at 12.5% incline. Then you are supposed to run a mile at 0% but my treadmill only goes down to 1.5%. For that mile you increase the speed 1-1.5mph and you still feel like you are going to bust through the front of the treadmill. I ran that mile in 5:56 and felt awesome.

I then cooled-down for a few miles to round out the workout.

Mizuno Elixer 2 Miles: 10.25
Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 11:39:46 from 204.134.132.225

Wow, the weather here was so bad it even drove Bill inside to a TREADMILL? Now you know it was nasty outside!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.009.5612.56

It was 19 degrees this morning with some light winds but nothing too bad. I ran 12.56 miles and it felt really easy..... I went out thinking easy recovery run and it turned out to be an easy almost tempo run. I love days when your results surprise you in a good way.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 12.56
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.227.0015.22

It was 31 degrees with winds around 10mph. I ran this morning with Barry Smith (he NEEDS to join the blog) and Mike Williams who runs for Idaho State University. We ran 15.22 miles and Mike and I pushed the pace several times for some MP miles and we even pushed the mile up Satterfield hill keeping that mile in the 7's. Overall a nice finish to a taper week for me.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 15.22
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.000.006.00

It was 30 degrees and snowing with winds 30-40mph this morning so Treadmill here I come.....

Today was just an easy active-recovery run with all the miles at a slow pace. This was easy on the treadmill as I kept me in line even though I wanted to go faster. I ran 6.00 miles.

Mizuno Elixer 2 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From barry on Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 22:03:47 from 75.174.18.194

I am not sure what your plan for cutting back, but this is something Kory sent me and i hope it helps you. http://adrianmarriott.blogspot.com/2008/03/marathon-taper-checklist.html

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.000.008.00

We got a nice blizzard late yesterday so the roads here are a MESS. Another treadmill day. I ran a nice, easy 8 miles in a comfortable pace.

Mizuno Elixer 2 Miles: 8.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.007.5210.52

It was 30 degrees this morning with winds 15-20, gusting to over 30....GRRR. I did a nice tempo run today keeping the pace between 6:30-6:45 on all the miles except the uphill on Satterfield. I ran 10.52 miles....felt good.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 10.52
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.000.006.00

It was icy again outside after yet ANOTHER snowstorm......  I ran 6.00 miles on the TM nice and easy.  Where is SPRING???

Mizuno Elixer 2 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From jtshad on Wed, Apr 01, 2009 at 12:02:02 from 204.134.132.225

NOT HERE! IF was actually OK this morning, but more storms are looming!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.133.005.13

It was 33 degrees, windy, and some light snow blowing around this morning. I ran 5.13 miles with a couple of pick-ups.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 5.13
Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 10:17:47 from 204.134.132.225

Are you tapering for a race?

From Bill Mandler on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 11:20:04 from 72.24.152.3

I was wondering if anyone would notice.... I am sneaking in an extra marathon before I run Salt Lake on the 18th.

I am running the Moab marathon this Saturday. It is a really small race that I could potentially win as long as none of you fast guys show up :)

Unfortunately, it looks like I will be running in 30-degree temps in a mix of rain/snow Saturday......so a PR may not be in the cards.

From jtshad on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 11:41:31 from 204.134.132.225

Good luck in Moab, you sneaky dude! Wow, lots of running/racing in a short turnaround but your mileage base should help you out. Travel safely and have fun in the cold! If you go for the win do you think it will adversely affect your goals for SLC?

I was thinking of Strider's this weekend but the weather, domestic activities and travel next week are keeping me home for a last hard training run.

From wheakory on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 12:17:54 from 134.50.89.33

Bill, I hope you win. You deserve it with the training you've done. Right now you could beat me upside down and around. But I don't care. I've never cared about the competition side. I thank God just to run to stay in shape.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

Left for Moab this morning.  It looks like the weather is going to be REALLY bad for the marathon.

Race: Moab marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:17:09, Place overall: 2, Place in age division: 1
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.0026.2026.20

Wow....where to start.  We got on the bus at 5:15 for what was supposed to be a 6:30 start.  It was raining/snowing and wind in Moab.  The RD said it was going to be "iffy" at best because there was over 6 inches of new snow on the top and the wind was nasty.  When the bus turned to go up highway 313 we were plowing through 6 inches of slush that turned in to 6 inches of blowing snow as we climbed higher.  The bus driver was basically following the reflectors on the side of the road to keep going.  It took us almost an hour and a half to get to the bathrooms at Deadhorse point, only 30 miles from town.  At this point the RD told us the race was cancelled and we were driving down to the halfway point and just running a half-marathon.  A bunch of us talked and decided we would go the full distance anyway.......just crazy I guess.  I decided that this would be just a training run due to the conditions and the fact that I am running Salt Lake in 2 weeks

 The bus drove back to the start and the RD told us we were officially on our own and gave us each a water bottle as there would be no aid until past the halfway point, if any.  10 of us got off the bus and watched it drive away.  The wind was nasty 20-30 mph and pelting us with snow.  I was dressed fine for this but would pay later as my clothing would get soaked and heavy down the road.  The first 3 miles were NASTY.  We had a gradual uphill with snowdrifts on the road and we tried to keep moving by following the tire tracks of the bus without slipping and falling.  I took off and another runner went with me.  I found out later that it was Nate from the blog, he lives in St. George.  Nate pulled ahead of me and was looking pretty good.  We made the turn back on to highway 313 around mile 3 and Nate stopped for a nature break.  I noticed a bunch of footprints and realized that a majority of the people on the bus decided to start their race here because the wind was more at our backs and the downhill started.

Nate passed me again by mile 4 and started picking up the pace.  We were running downhill in deep snow and had to be careful not to fall.  We started catching the runners that started around mile 3 and I had a hard time seeing where Nate was as we worked our way through the other runners.  I passed what turned out to be the last of those runners around mile 9.  By this time the roads were just deep slush and I was getting SOAKED.  We were also getting splashed by passing cars.  The bottom half of my pants were heavy and I was bothered by having to carry that stupid water bottle as I could not use my arms like I wanted.

By mile 14 the roads were just wet but I could feel the fatigue of the downhill coupled with the stress on the legs from trying to run without falling in the slick conditions.  I could see Nate ahead of me but he had a good 3/4 of a mile on me by now.  We got our first water station (un-manned) at mile 15 so I tossed the stupid water bottle.  At about 17.5 we turned on highway 191 in to a HEADWIND that would dog us the rest of the way.  We would be going uphill the next 3-4 miles.  At mile 19 we went under the highway and were on a dirt road.  Actually it was that special Moab red mud with slush on top of it.  The footing here was bad and my pace showed it.  We then ran on the old highway that was probably last used in the 1950's.  It was so broken-up that you could not get a good pace going like running on a bad cobblestone road.  At mile 23 we got a better path and I just coasted in to the finish.

They gave me a 2nd place overall picture at the finish and I talked to Nate for a couple of minutes before walking back to the motel.  An interesting day for sure.  I have 1 bloody toe from the rubbing wet socks but otherwise I am good.



Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 26.20
Comments
From Barry on Sun, Apr 05, 2009 at 10:47:22 from 75.174.1.71

WOW, that is all i can say. Congratulations for running the race, i don't think i would have done it. Do you know the time for Nate? Kory and i ran in 15-20 MPH winds on Friday and i hated it. I could not imagine what it was like for you. I guess you don't have to worry about taking an ice bath after your race, because your whole race was one big ice bath with a little wind on the side :). I think when you run Salt Lake in a couple of weeks that will feel like you are jogging. Good job, you are the man!

From Twinkies on Sun, Apr 05, 2009 at 11:26:11 from 207.155.176.10

Incredible race. You guys are amazing. Your training in nasty weather in Idaho has made you very strong. Great job.

From Adam RW on Sun, Apr 05, 2009 at 11:40:04 from 98.202.223.65

Congrats! Great job.

From rockness18 on Sun, Apr 05, 2009 at 18:11:36 from 75.11.49.149

Wow...hard core! This day seperates you from most mortals...nice job!

From Snoqualmie on Sun, Apr 05, 2009 at 23:26:12 from 67.171.56.164

Congratulations!! What an amazing achievement in such rough conditions! You certainly got plenty of rough-weather training, but that doesn't make it any less incredible. I completely admire you, sir!

From Burt on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 02:29:14 from 98.167.151.26

You guys are crazy and awesome all at once. I hope all 10 of you made it down.

From Nate Bundy on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 03:38:21 from 24.56.47.74

Great run Bill. I will be looking for your result at SLC!

From jtshad on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 07:16:14 from 69.20.133.114

Wow, what and experience! Congrats you crazy guy on running this race (not the weather you expect when you talk Moab). Good luck in your recovery for SLC!

From dave holt on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 14:47:14 from 204.113.55.41

Good job Bill!

From JamesH on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 18:58:30 from 75.169.140.243

Good job in messy conditions.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

Drove home from Moab today. It was nice and sunny. Too bad the race wasn't today.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.330.008.33

It was 25 degrees this morning with light winds. I ran 8.33 miles nice and slow as my quads are still a bit tight from Saturday's run.

It was so nice this evening (60 degrees) Sue and I went on a bike ride. It really helped to loosen-up my quads. When we got home I did leg presses, curls, and extensions.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 8.33
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
11.294.0015.29

It was 28 degrees this morning, ran in shorts anyway. It was 35 by the time I got back so it was nice. I ran 15.29 miles in a fairly easy pace. My quads still hurt a bit on downhills so I didn't want to push too hard yet.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 15.29
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.320.0010.32

It was 50 degrees and windy this morning.  Easy recovery run early because I had a meeting at 8:00 this morning.  I ran 10.32 in an easy pace.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 10.32
Comments
From wheakory on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 16:02:32 from 24.116.153.110

Bill just maintain your endurance until SLC. I wouldn't do too much speed work. Maybe 2 mile intensity/tempo run twice leading up to SLC. Let your body recovery from your awesome performance at the last marathon. That was impressive with the dedication you showed.

Your going to rock SLC and Ogden. Your in tremendous shape and ready for any challenge. You will PR both races.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.273.0012.27

It was 40 degrees this morning with wind and some light rain. I ran 12.27 miles with a couple pick-ups, but nothing serious.

Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 12.27
Comments
From barry on Thu, Apr 09, 2009 at 12:16:04 from 67.61.234.251

Bill,

Nice run this morning! Have you ever thought about getting a vitamin IV done? They cost $80.00 , but they are really worth the money. I was thinking this morning that since you have been running a lot of miles lately that it would really help. I usually get one done just before a 1/2 marathon race and it really helps me out. Something to think about. Have a good day!

Barry

From wheakory on Thu, Apr 09, 2009 at 14:47:11 from 134.50.89.33

Bill - I wish I would have left earlier on my run because I got soaked. But it was fun anyway.

I hope the legs are recovery and feeling good. Just remember not to push too hard till SLC.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.008.5110.51

It was 35 degrees this morning with very light winds.  I ran 10.51 miles and felt pretty good for the first time this week.  Last Saturday's run in hard conditions has really taken a lot out of me.  

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 10.51
Comments
From wheakory on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 12:16:46 from 134.50.89.33

Bill really take it easy to recover and be ready for SLC. Remember you've already damaged tissue in the muscles from the hard marathon. I would really be cautious this week so you don't get injured.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.007.2210.22

It was 35 degrees this morning and was actually a bit moist outside.  I ran 10.22 miles with some nice pick-ups along the way.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 10.22
Comments
From wheakory on Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 16:31:49 from 24.116.159.75

Way to go by taking it easy and not running too much.

I have the new Mizuno Elixer 4's and I love them. Their really good training shoes.

How are your legs feeling?

From Bill Mandler on Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 17:52:27 from 72.24.152.3

Kory,

My legs are feeling better and my speed is pretty much back.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.532.008.53

It was beautiful this morning.  40 degrees, sunny and just a light breeze.  I ran 8.53 miles and really did not push at all, just an easy effort.  It felt great.

It was a nice afternoon.  We were having dinner at grandmas house and my son and I decided to ride our bikes over and back.  We rode a total of 8.52 miles although the big uphill on Satterfield only an hour after a big dinner was interesting.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 8.53
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.370.008.37

41 degrees and a bit windy this morning.  I guess I better enjoy it as the weather is supposed to get nasty Tuesday through Thursday.  The forecast said "snow with significant accumulations possible" on Tuesday night and Wednesday.  The high Wednesday is supposed to be 38!!!  Oh well, as long as it is OK in Salt Lake on Saturday.  I ran 8.37 miles nice and easy as the taper continues.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 8.37
Comments
From Barry on Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 14:59:44 from 75.174.41.226

http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/84101?dayNum=5

This is the forecast for Saturday in Salt Lake. I hope this helps

Barry

From Bill Mandler on Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 19:45:37 from 72.24.152.3

Well you know me......after Moab I will probably run in anything. :)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.005.1410.14

It was 35 degrees and windy this morning when I left.  I ran 1 fast mile before I ran slower for a couple of miles to talk to Brent Lee.  He is going to Boston this weekend.  Then I saw Kory and turned around and ran 3 miles with him.  We kept all 3 around 6:35-7:00 as we talked and it seemed pretty easy.  By mile 5 it had started to snow pretty good and by the time I got home I was very wet and my hands were getting cold.  It looks like the bad weather is coming in.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 10.14
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 17:24:33 from 67.42.27.114

Have a great run at Salt Lake. (Be glad you are fast enough you don't have to worry about the recycled Gatorade cups, like in some years past.)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.240.006.24

It was 35 degrees with lots of wind this morning and it felt cold due to the moisture.  I ran 6.24 miles nice and easy.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 6.24
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.001.575.57

It was 32 degrees this morning, but luckily the snow only stuck to the grass and the roads were just wet.  I ran 5.57 miles with a couple pick-ups in the 4th mile just to work on leg turnover.  

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 5.57
Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 12:43:04 from 204.134.132.225

Good luck this weekend, hope you have an awesome race and I can't wait to read your report!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

No run today.......driving to Salt Lake this afternoon.

Race: Salt Lake City Marathon (26.2 Miles) 02:59:13, Place overall: 24, Place in age division: 3
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.0026.2026.20

It was actually very nice weather for a race, especially compared to the stuff I had in Moab 2 weeks ago.  The temperature at the start was 38 degrees (at least that's what the gas station thermometer at mile 1.5 said).  It was overcast at the start and I was at mile 17 before the sun started to warm things up.  There was some wind here and there...but nothing serious.

Ok....to the race.  It took me almost an hour on the stupid train to get to the start.  People kept trying to get on a full train and we were at each station for 5 minutes.  I did not get to the start until less than 20 minutes before the gun.  I did a quick warm-up jog with Barry and downed a gel and some water and away we went.

Barry and I ran together until the half/full split at Sugarhouse Park.  We paced each other and he was going for a sub 1:28 in the half (he got a 1:27 something, CONGRATS BARRY!).  I was feeling pretty good until mile 7 and my stomach started getting cramps pretty bad.  My splits started to sag and I was starting to think I would be lucky to get a 3:15. 

I hit the half in 1:28 and I normally am 5-7 minutes slower on the 2nd half of this course so I knew a sub-3 would be tough.  But then my stomach either started to feel a little better or I got better at ignoring it.  Someone told me at the 1/2 that I was in 29th place and that seemed to motivate me.  My splits from the half until about mile 20 were much better and I picked-off 6 runners by mile 18.  I could see the next 3 ahead of me but I could not reel them in.

1 runner passed me in Liberty Park with 3 miles to go and I lost one of my goals of not getting passed in the 2nd half.  I was doing OK until the 25th mile which had a "new" hill on State St. that we never had before.  At this point I was weaving through all the half-marathon walkers and almost had to stop in this narrow section on S. Temple in a construction zone as the walkers were 4 abreast and blocking my way. 

I finished in 2:59:13 and came in 3rd overall in the Masters category so I finished in the money :-)........I know it's only 50 bucks but hey........I'll take it (if I ever see it, this is Devine racing ya know).  I also got 3rd in my age group so considering my stomach issues, if I can still sub-3 on a bad day only 2 weeks after my last marathon I am doing OK.

I am tired from the drive home and will post splits later.

OK....here's the splits.  You will see that they are all over the place

1.     6:21

2.     6:29

3.     6:24

4.     6:21

5.     6:40

6.     6:47

7.     6:55

8.     6:50

9.     7:03

10.   6:35

11.   6:42

12.   6:52

13.   7:07

14.   6:33

15.   6:29

16.   6:32

17.   6:42

18.   6:47

19.   6:48

20.   6:58

21.   7:08  (starting to fade)

22.   7:04

23.   7:19

24.   7:18

25.   7:46 (stupid hill anyway!)

26.   7:13

.023   6:39

 

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 26.20
Comments
From Vis on Sat, Apr 18, 2009 at 22:33:47 from 64.255.93.37

Very impressive run. Sounds a lot better than what Nate reported about Moab.

From Kelli on Sat, Apr 18, 2009 at 23:22:49 from 71.219.84.84

WOW! Great race. It was a perfect running day, I agree.

From Burt on Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 02:05:21 from 98.167.151.26

Great job! Sub 3, in the money, what more can you ask for?

From Barry on Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 07:07:11 from 75.174.41.226

Congratulations, you did awesome! You made it in the top three of your age, that is something to be very proud of. Thanks for all your help and for buying dinner, Gina and I were blessed.

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 10:24:21 from 75.169.16.53

Nice fortitude to stick it out. I'm impressed, as usual. Cash the check quickly.

From allie on Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 16:30:18 from 166.70.140.70

great run. i hear you on the half marathoners blocking the road on state street. nothing is harder at that point in the race than trying to weave around others. awesome job on your race!

From Kelli on Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 16:40:23 from 71.219.84.84

I did not notice that thing about the half marathon walkers when I read the report. That is unfortunate. Maybe they needed to have two lanes, like they did once you got in the gateway. That probably took a lot out of you guys to weave around them up a monster hill. Bummer.

From Snoqualmie on Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 23:50:38 from 67.171.56.164

It's really too bad that you had to deal with the half-m walkers, but nice job on your race! 3rd place AG award - bravo!

From Nate Bundy on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 00:34:19 from 74.211.28.11

Bill, Glad to see you running so well after Moab! that race took it out of me for a good week. Only on my saturday run did I run with no pains... You running UV?

From Bill Mandler on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 08:03:08 from 24.119.13.42

Nate, I too was pretty beat-up after Moab. UV is part of the Grand Slam so I will be there!!!

From jtshad on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 17:21:28 from 204.134.132.225

Congrats on a solid race and AG top 3!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.250.0010.25

It was a beautiful morning....clear skies and 40 degrees.  Today was an easy recovery run.  I ran 10.25 miles nice and easy to work out some stiffness in my quads from Saturday's marathon.

 Went on a bike ride tonight because it was soooooo nice outside....around 70 degrees.  I rode 10.27 miles and it helped my quads alot.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 10.25
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
11.214.0015.21

It was nice again this morning, 40 degrees and light winds.  I ran 15.21 miles nice and easy again as I am still recovering from Saturday.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 15.21
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
12.080.0012.08

Another nice morning....43 degrees.  I was a bit tired after Tuesday's run so I ran slow and easy today.  I ran 12.08 miles very easy.

Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 12.08
Comments
From wheakory on Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 13:55:57 from 134.50.89.33

Don't push too much this week give your body a good recover week to be ready for Ogden. You know you have the endurance so relax this week. Let the damaged tissue in the leg heal. In fact this Saturday I wouldn't do a long run over 15 miles.

Trust me I'll feel fresh and great for Ogden. What you don't want to do is overtrain.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.280.0010.28

It was warm and windy this morning.  53 degrees.  I kept it easy running 10.28 miles.

Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 10.28
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 11:24:52 from 67.42.27.114

You know I'm now living vicariously through you. Good work.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.005.5410.54

It was cooler this morning (40 degrees) but the 20+mph wind was really cold when I ran directly in to it.  We have a chance of snow the next 2 nights...GRRRR.  I ran 10.54 miles and felt pretty good.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 10.54
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.0015.0023.00

It was 25 degrees on the top of Buckskin this morning.  My friend Barry Smith needed one more long run before Ogden so I agreed to run with him.  We ran the first 23 miles of the Pocatello marathon course.  We just went fairly easy for distance and did not push hard.  I ran 23.00 miles in 2:49.......Kory don't yell at me, it felt really good.  My Camelback hose froze by mile 3 but I thawed it out by tucking it in.  I ran in shorts even with the cold and was fine because there was little wind

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 23.00
Comments
From RviertonPaul on Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 13:40:56 from 75.169.19.1

Brrrrr. I'm glad (hope) only the Camelback froze. Nice work.

From wheakory on Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 23:04:54 from 134.50.223.250

I won't yell at you I don't yell at friends. You know your body better than anyone and know what you can handle.

I also ran the Pocatello Marathon course, but I started in Inkom and ran to ross park. I did a long run on Wednesday and won't have had the time to do another one today.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.003.6210.62

It was 33 degrees this morning with winds 15-20 making the wind chill around 20.  I ran 10.62 miles nice and easy except the last couple miles I picked it up because the wind was so cold and I wanted to get home.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 10.62
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.324.0012.32

It was another chilly morning, 26 degrees with some wind.  I dressed better today than yesterday so it was OK.  I ran 12.32 miles.  Quads a little tight the first couple of miles.  Not sure if it was from Saturday's run or yesterdays weights.

Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 12.32
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
12.209.0021.20

It was 36 degrees and raining this morning.  I ran 12.41 miles with some good pick-ups and got wet the last half of the run but not too bad.

I ran another 8.79 this afternoon around the neighborhood because I wanted to go farther this morning but I didn't dare with the on and off thunderstorms we were getting.  Holy crap, that was a nasty run-on sentence :)

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 12.41Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 8.79
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.0010.2413.24

It was 33 degrees this morning but at least it wasn't raining.  I felt pretty good today and had a good pace throughout my run.  I ran 13.24 miles.  I saw Kory running up Oak St. in his cool weather gear and he looked like a Ninja with his pullover hat on.........spooky.  I tried to get his attention but he must have had music on and couldn't hear me.  

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 13.24
Comments
From wheakory on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 14:07:46 from 134.50.89.33

Sorry Bill I had my music on and was zoning out I guess. Nice run this morning I wish the weather would get warm again to wear shorts. Although, I probably could have wore shorts today. I was little afraid that it might rain even though the forecast said it wouldn't start raining till this afternoon.

From Bill Mandler on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 14:12:31 from 72.24.152.3

I actually wore my shorts today......but I had on a warmer shirt and gloves so it is still chilly out. I actually tried to follow you for about half a mile and then you headed up Clark St towards the freeway and I cut off at 18th st because I needed to get back home. You weren't pulling away from me but I wasn't gaining on you either so I wasn't going to be able to catch you. :-)

From jtshad on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 15:09:30 from 204.134.132.225

Nice runs this morning guys! I too wore shorts and long sleeves and gloves, but we were actually WARMER than you...about 35 degrees.

Kory the ninja...hmmm?

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.227.0015.22

It was 27 degrees this morning, another cold one.  I ran 15.21 miles in a steady pace for the most part.  

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 15.22
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
11.314.0015.31

I woke up early this morning with nasty stomach cramps.  I think it was from some late evening snacking last night.  Since I was up early I ended up going out for my run early and went a little farther than I originally planned.  I ran 15.31 miles and had some stomach issues the first half.  I stopped at ISU to use the bathroom and get a drink of water and that seemed to help.  I kept the pace nice and easy as I am planning on doing a 10K tomorrow in the middle of a 20 mile run.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 15.31
Comments
From wheakory on Fri, May 01, 2009 at 13:33:11 from 134.50.89.33

Are you doing the Law Day 10k run? Very nice work today.

From Bill Mandler on Fri, May 01, 2009 at 20:58:00 from 24.119.13.42

Yes I am doing Law day. I am going to run down to the city building (4.11 miles) and then do the 10K. The I will run home the long way or something to get the miles in.

Race: Law Day 10k run (6.2 Miles) 00:38:53, Place overall: 4, Place in age division: 3
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.376.2014.57

It started as a nice weather day today.....it did not stay that way.  It was 40 degrees with almost no breeze when I left the house.  I ran to Barry Smith's house and we ran together to the start of the 10K.  I ran 4.10 miles to the start averaging around 7:30/mile, just nice and easy.  

The weather for the 10K was perfect.  We started at 8:00am.  They changed the course this year so it is actually a true 10K.  In past years it has been short (like 5.88).  The problem was the 10K runners started with a loop around Raymond Park and the 5K runners/walkers went directly South.  So, as you may have guessed, before we hit the first mile marker we were running through a sea of 5K walkers, strollers, little kids on bikes, you name it.  The 5K and 10K courses were together from mile .3 until mile 3 for the 10Kers.  

Barry and I ran together to pace each other today as a speed workout to prepare for Ogden in 2 weeks.  Barry's only goal today was to beat me.  We were about 1 minute behind the leaders at mile 3 when we had some uphills and winding trails so our pace slowed a bit.  When we got to the top of our climb and flattened-out I was worried that we would not break 40 minutes as we were behind schedule.  During mile 5 Barry pushed the pace and actually made a move to try and gap me with 1.5 miles left to go.  I hung on and stayed about 10 feet behind him as we pushed on.  I caught him at 5.7 and we were both pushing pretty good.  I asked him if we were running in together and he gave me that "I'm going to beat you" look.  We saw the finish line with .2 to go and we both just went all-out.  We sprinted (well, as fast as 2 guys in their mid-40's can sprint) to the finish and we both crossed at the exact same time.  Our pace the last .2 miles was 4:23!!!  His foot with the timing chip must have been his front foot and mine must have been my back foot because the official results had him 2/100's of a second ahead of me.  So he got his goal and beat me......NICE JOB!!!  It was a PR for both of us.

Here are the splits:

1.  6:13

2.  6:19

3.  6:45 (some uphill)

4.  6:47 (more hills)

5.  6:19

6.  6:10

.2  4:23

So he finished 3rd overall and I was 4th.  The 1st overall was in our age group and the 2nd overall was in the 50's age group so today OLD GUYS RULE!!!

I had about 35 minutes until the awards so I went for a cool-down run of 4.27 miles in a 7:28 average.  It was during this time that it started to rain and I got pretty wet.  During the awards I stood under the park shelter with everyone else but got a pretty good chill.  My plan was to run home after the awards but it started raining really hard and I was not dressed for it so I caught a ride home.  I try to do another 8 or so tonight if the weather clears up.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 14.57
Comments
From jtshad on Sat, May 02, 2009 at 13:55:24 from 69.20.133.145

Nice run and great job on the PR!

From Burt on Sat, May 02, 2009 at 14:12:37 from 98.167.151.26

Way to go old men!

From rockness18 on Sat, May 02, 2009 at 19:20:45 from 75.9.135.162

Sweet!

From wheakory on Sun, May 03, 2009 at 11:56:38 from 24.116.159.75

Get job Bill. I posted from my cell phone in Rexburg but it must have not been received currently. I would have ran Law Day but I had to be in Rexburg for my Daughters soccer game. That's why you seen me headed the other way back home.

Very nice kick at the end to finish the race Bill, and nice we in running as always.

From Barry on Sun, May 03, 2009 at 14:49:56 from 208.98.172.42

Great job on your race and that is awesome on getting a PR for this race! I see you breaking lots of PR this year :).

From RivertonPaul on Mon, May 04, 2009 at 10:59:45 from 67.42.27.114

Nice job.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.550.008.55

It was 45 degrees with light winds this morning.  I ran 8.55 miles nice and easy as an active recovery run.  No real push at all.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 8.55
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.447.0012.44

It was 35 degrees with some light winds this morning but the humidity was over 80% after all the heavy rain we received yesterday.  In other words I was pretty wet when I was finished even with the cool temps.  I ran 12.44 miles in a decent pace.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 12.44
Comments
From wheakory on Mon, May 04, 2009 at 12:08:11 from 134.50.89.33

Bill nice run. I saw you today in front of me about 80 yards and you were just about to turn off Satterfield. Very humid today. I can't never tell now if shorts would be okay or not. I should have wore shorts.

Again nice race on Saturday if I would have had more time I would have ran along side you guys and pushed the pace for you.

From Barry on Mon, May 04, 2009 at 12:18:23 from 67.61.234.251

Bill,

Nice run! With our race next week, what kind of mileage are you going to run this week and next? I am planning on running 30 this week and then 15 up to the race. Also, have you heard of any weather conditions the day of the race, i have not?

From Bill Mandler on Mon, May 04, 2009 at 12:26:32 from 72.24.152.3

Kory....just wear the shorts man. I saw you running down Jerome when I was finishing and you looked really good.

Barry....I am probably going to do around 90-95 this week and then taper next week. I just feel better when I do that. It's probably too early to know about weather for Ogden. Hopefully we are getting all our rain out of the way now.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
19.164.0023.16

It was about 45 degrees windy and raining this morning.  I have the day off so I wanted a nice, slow distance run today.  When I turned South on Hawthorne I had the wind in my face and a steady rain.  Knowing that I was going to be going this direction for the next 8.5 miles did not really excite me.  

When I made the turn at Indian Hills it started to clear-up and I started getting too hot because I was dressed for wind and rain.  I got to spend the next hour and a half sweating like crazy and now the wind was behind me so it did not cool me off much.

I ran 23.16 miles in a nice, easy pace and feel really good but glad the uncomfortableness is over.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 23.16
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.130.0010.13

It was 45 this morning with no wind, actually a very nice morning.  I ran 10.13 miles nice and easy and did about half of them with Bob.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 10.13
Comments
From Snoqualmie on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 11:17:16 from 67.171.56.164

I guess you get the same storms we do, only a little later? Glad the wind is over! I missed the worst of it since my "workout" yesterday was just getting up and down my stairs. lol

From wheakory on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 16:48:32 from 134.50.223.250

Nice run. I was hoping to run into you on Monta Vista and run with you. What are you running tomorrow and where and start time?

Your mileage is excellent this week.

From Bill Mandler on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 19:40:49 from 72.24.152.3

Kory, I am planning on like 13-14 tomorrow and leaving around 6:30. I will have to change my route though because they have closed Hiline road all this week under the freeway.

From wheakory on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 20:55:39 from 134.50.223.250

Bill I might drive up to your house and meet you there at 6:30 and run with you. What's your planned pace.

From Bill Mandler on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 21:04:15 from 24.119.13.42

Nothing really fast, probably 7:15-7:30.

From wheakory on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 21:17:37 from 134.50.223.250

I just have to be back by 8:30. My daughter has school and I have to stay home with my son again with strep throat and ear infection. If I'm not there just take off. I just enjoy running with you it's good company.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.224.0013.22

It was 45 degrees with nasty winds this morning, 20-25mph at times.  I was feeling a bit sluggish today due to the cold I have been fighting for the past week so I was not happy about the wind as an added bonus to my fun.  I ran 13.22 miles in an OK but not really fast pace.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 13.22
Comments
From wheakory on Thu, May 07, 2009 at 13:08:15 from 24.116.159.75

Sorry I didn't meet up with you today I ran up to your house at around 6:3ish and must have missed you. Nice run in the wind and with a cold.

I'm buying new wheels for my truck please cast your vote on my blog which wheels you like best. I'd appreciate it.

From jtshad on Fri, May 08, 2009 at 05:53:33 from 12.177.176.226

I have heard the wind back home has been killer, good job getting out.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.564.0010.56

It was 26 degrees this morning but at least yesterdays 40+mph winds are gone.  I ran 10.56 miles and felt a little better than yesterday cold-wise.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 10.56
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.248.0013.24

It was 26 degrees this morning with no wind.  6 of us drove up to the top of Buckskin and it was a nice morning.  Barry Smith and I ran the first mile slow with the others, then we took off and ran some nice pace miles back into town.  I ended up running 13.24 miles in all.

After the run I helped a friend move out of his apartment for 2 hours so I got a good workout so far today.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 13.24
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.560.006.56

It was 40 degrees and sunny...a beautiful morning.  I ran 6.56 miles nice and easy.  Ogden in 6 days!!!

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 6.56
Comments
From snoqualmie on Sun, May 10, 2009 at 15:38:52 from 67.171.56.164

Your races are so close together. Do you run some of them easy, just for fun -- or do you have the same race strategy for all?

From Bill Mandler on Sun, May 10, 2009 at 18:04:58 from 24.119.13.42

Sno...I can actually race pretty well every 2 weeks.

From snoqualmie on Sun, May 10, 2009 at 18:27:48 from 67.171.56.164

I love that. Anytime I see someone defy mainstream practice, it makes me feel like it's ok for me to question what I read and go more by what feels right and makes me happy. Of course I'm not doing anything radical, but I have radical thoughts! lol

From Barry on Sun, May 10, 2009 at 22:36:48 from 75.174.1.135

Bill,

I will be getting a vitamin IV done on Thursday. Did you want to get one also?

From Bill Mandler on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 08:22:10 from 24.119.13.42

Barry, I have never done that and I would be worried about trying anything new 2 days before a race.

From Bill Mandler on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 08:31:35 from 24.119.13.42

Has anyone else ever tried this and does it work? I would love some comments.

From Barry on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 09:57:12 from 75.174.1.135

Bill,

You could get it done on another day like today if you want?

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.003.578.57

It was 45 degrees this morning with some wind, but not too bad.  It is supposed to be 75 today so that will be nice.  I ran 8.57 miles nice and easy.  I will do some faster tempo miles tomorrow to keep fresh for Saturday.

5 days to Ogden.....

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 8.57
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.546.0010.54

It was 37 degrees and windy this morning.  I did a good tempo run with 4 MP miles and good pace on all the miles just taking it easy on the uphills.  I ran 10.54 miles in all.

I got my official e-mail that I hit the lottery for St.George!!!!  I always earn my way in through the Grand Slam but it is alot easier and less-stressful this way.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 10.54
Comments
From jtshad on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 11:20:27 from 204.134.132.225

Good luck at Ogden!

From Dustin on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 11:23:46 from 204.113.48.69

Good luck at Ogden. What time are you shooting for? I've never ran the full Ogden Marathon, just the half a few years ago, should be fun.

From Snoqualmie on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 11:26:12 from 67.171.56.164

Surprisingly chilly I think. The Cascades have a bunch of snow on them this morning. It's very pretty actually. Nice run, Bill.

From Bill Mandler on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 11:58:27 from 72.24.152.3

Dustin, I am going to shoot for a time in the low 2:50's. My PR is 2:53 and if the conditions are right I think I can break it.

From Dustin on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 12:08:38 from 204.113.48.69

That sounds good. I'll try to introduce myself at the start. I'm probably looking at a similar time.

From Bill Mandler on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 12:35:48 from 72.24.152.3

Sounds great Dustin. I look forward to meeting you.

From wheakory on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 12:54:34 from 134.50.89.33

Bill, if I don't see you before Saturday "GO FOR IT" and get that PR my friend. I was going to turn around and run with you Monday, but you looked focus and I didn't want to bother you during the run to prepare for Ogden this week. I thought you might be doing a tempo run.

Anyway have a great race and enjoy the PR that your going to get.

From Barry on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 20:14:48 from 75.174.1.135

Congratulations, for hitting the Lottery! When is St. George Marathon?

From Bill Mandler on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 20:21:12 from 72.24.152.3

First Saturday in October.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.530.006.53

It was 28 degrees this morning with a Wind Chill (yes, I said wind chill) of 19 degrees.  At least the wind was better than the last couple of days.  I ran 6.53 miles very easy.  Saving it for Saturday.

The weather forecast for the marathon is looking pretty good.  It might even get a little warm by the finish.

3 days........

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 6.53
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Wed, May 13, 2009 at 13:40:35 from 67.42.27.114

Looking forward to your Saturday results as you actually will be somewhat tapered.

From will on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 16:23:54 from 76.199.12.93

I can't imagine running in winter like conditions this time of year. Good luck with your upcoming race!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.160.004.16

It was 48 degrees and windy this morning, but at least it wasn't in the 20's like yesterday.  I ran 4.16 miles nice and easy.  Legs are feeling good.

2 days.....

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 4.16
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

No run this morning, just doing a bunch of work around the house before I go to work today and then drive to Ogden this afternoon.  A not so funny thing happened to me late yesterday.  I got an e-mail from the Ben Lomond hotel in Ogden saying that their reservation computer had crashed and they were overbooked and I now do not have a room.  I booked that room in early February and I love staying there because it is right where the buses leave from and less than a block from the finish line.  They blocked off rooms at other motels but now I am at the Days Inn which is 8 blocks South and I have to figure out parking and such for the morning.  Worst of all they did not seem to care AT ALL!!!  

 This, however, will NOT spoil my day tomorrow.  I am prepared, and pretty rested.....

Comments
From Dustin on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 11:47:45 from 204.113.48.69

What is the address of the Days Inn you're staying at? Bill and I are staying at the one at 3306 Washington. I think it is about a mile from the bus loading zone, so we might just jog there.

From wheakory on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 11:58:55 from 134.50.89.33

Enjoy Bill and I'm excited on how well your going to do. Have fun and relax and hit the MP miles.

From jtshad on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 12:10:32 from 204.134.132.225

Good luck tomorrow, bummer about the hotel! Jeff Fogg from the blog is staying the Days Inn and running the HM, maybe you could send him a note to see if you could catch a ride.

From Bill Mandler on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 14:05:25 from 72.24.152.3

Dustin,

That is the one they have me at so maybe I will run up with you guys in the morning.

From RivertonPaul on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 18:30:00 from 67.42.27.114

Sorry about the motel. Guess it happened to others, and sadly, its the early registrants like you who seem to have been screwed. Good luck.

Race: Ogden Marathon (26.2 Miles) 02:55:23, Place overall: 17, Place in age division: 2
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
1.2926.2027.49

OK......so I didn't quite PR today.  This was my 2nd best marathon ever but I am a bit disappointed that I wasn't under 2:53 like I wanted.  It was nice and cold at the start, about 39 degrees is what I saw on someone's thermometer.  There were some light winds at times but nothing that really hurt us.

I jogged the 1.1 miles from my motel to the bus pick-up area and got there in plenty of time.  We got to the start a full 1 hour and 15 minutes before starting time and the fires were quite helpful.  I got to meet LOTS of bloggers today before and after the race.  I met Nick Mc, Amber, Riverton Paul, Allie, Dustin, Bill from St. George, and Walter.  I hope I did not forget anybody.  It was fun meeting all those great runners.  

So back to the race.  I started kind of fast and had to back off as I was clipping a 5:50 thru the first 1/2 mile, which is too fast for me.  I settled in to a 6:15-6:20 pace and was doing good thru mile 8.  I made the turn North and passed several people in the next couple of miles but I was not happy with my splits.  How could I be passing people and slowing down so bad.  I had been trailing Bill Cobler since the start and finally passed him around 10 1/2 but it was not a great mile for me.  Dustin passed me around 11 1/2 and he was looking good.  I passed 3 more before the half but still was loosing ground on my goal. 

I crossed the 1/2 in 1:25:45, just 45 seconds off my goal but I could tell that I was fading a bit.  I did the uphill mile 15 in 7:07 but was able to get back in to the 6:35-6:40 range right after that.    Right about mile 15 is when I began to notice the huge hot spot on my right foot as a nasty blister was developing.  I must have had a wrinkle in my sock.  The problem was I was STUCK in the 6:35-6:45 range.  Even down the canyon I could not  go much faster and that blister was feeling like it was going to explode.  I passed the female first place runner at mile 21 and she was having some issues and ended up getting passed at the end.  I was still teetering on the edge of a PR at mile 23 but I knew it would be tough on those narrow, winding trails especially with all the walkers blocking the entire path at times.  I was getting tired and dodging all those people was not fun.  And let's be honest....when I knew my PR was out of reach and I had nobody left to pass or pace with except half-marathon walkers, my motivation level wasn't at it's peak.

I ended up finishing in 17th place, I think.  I will correct it once they actually post overall results.  I did get a 2nd place age group award so that was kind of nice.  The top 4 overall were Seth Wold, Nick McCombs, Fritz Van de Camp, and Walter Brown.  The bloggers did great!!!  My friend Barry Smith from Pocatello ran a 3:08, shattering his old PR of 3:30 so he had a great day as well.

Here are my splits

1.  6:02

2.  6:21

3.  6:16

4.  6:19

5.  6:24

6.  6:21

7.  6:25

8.  6:34

9.  6:45

10.  6:41

11.  6:55

12.  6:45

13.  6:52

14.  6:48

15.  7:07 (hill climb)

16. 6:45

17. 6:47 (the mile I finally passed the dude in the clown suit and BLUE wig)

18. 6:35

19. 6:34

20. 6:41

21. 6:45

22. 6:38

23. 6:26

24. 6:48

25. 7:06 (and the wheels fall off......)

26. 7:08

0.2 6:41

P.S.  Everyone with a GARMIN had the course long by about .2 of a mile.  I had it at 26.39.  I think when they measured it they used the tangents, and then don't let us run them in the canyon.  I also think you add on extras on the trail dodging the walkers and such.  Not an excuse.  I did not earn a PR.  Just an observation.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 26.20
Comments
From allie on Sat, May 16, 2009 at 21:27:32 from 63.230.8.72

great race today! and nice meeting you. i am glad you passed the clown dude...LOL. i was surprised at the pace he was keeping in that thing.

congrats on an awesome run.

From Snoqualmie on Sat, May 16, 2009 at 21:43:12 from 67.171.56.164

Thanks for the race report - very interesting about the course measurement. How frustrating to be blocked by walkers. I hope the race organizers will hear about these sorts of problems and fix them. Anyway, you ran a great marathon! Congratulations!

From Amber on Sat, May 16, 2009 at 23:56:15 from 64.255.88.143

Great Race Bill! It was great to meet you today, , , I should have gotten your autograph, ha ha :) You're an incredible runner. I also had the race .2 long.

From jtshad on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 00:10:59 from 69.20.133.32

Congrats on a solid race, sorry to hear about the blister problems, that never helps. Nice job on the AG placing.

The last 3M of Ogden are tough...way to push through to a strong time.

From barry on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 00:36:08 from 75.174.1.135

Great job on your race! Was you still feeling sick today?

From Bill Mandler on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 08:57:58 from 24.119.13.42

Barry, I am still fighting the same cold. Some coughing, but I hope it is on the last stages.

From Dustin on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 09:43:15 from 209.33.192.10

Great job, it was nice to meet you in person. It was tough those last few miles, keep up the great training you've been running a ton of miles, so that PR will happen very soon.

From Jon on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 16:10:20 from 75.169.140.132

Bill- nice race! Even when you said your wheels fell off, you were barely over 7:00 pace, which is still moving. I'm sure your high mileage in training helped in that aspect. Good work. And I'm impressed that someone in a clown suit and wig could go that fast!

From Fritz on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 22:15:09 from 97.117.51.209

Nice job Bill! Looks like the Idaho folks represented well. I also had the course at 26.38. I pointed this out to an organizer at the end and he got made at me. :)

From Neil on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 22:49:37 from 174.19.137.93

Nice race. FWIW, I had the course basically the same as you and so did my buddy.

From JamesH on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 01:41:33 from 75.169.137.64

Good job on the race. I dont think its so much that your "wheels came off" as those last three miles are just really tough. It was good to meet you for a second at the start.

From dave holt on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 12:31:08 from 204.113.55.41

Good work Bill.

From mattk on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 14:40:49 from 69.27.13.147

Nice job Bill. I wished I'd met you at the start. I was busy talking with an old friend when Paul was making the rounds meeting bloggers. I think we may have briefly chatted at about mile 24, but everything is a blur at that point! Great race despite having a cold/blisters etc.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.270.0010.27

It was beautiful this morning.....46 degrees, a light breeze, sun coming up.....     I ran nice and easy today as a recovery run after Saturday.  My right hammy was tight for the first 5-6 miles but it finally loosened-up.  That nasty blister on my right foot was bearable and only bothered me when it "gooshed" a bit when making turns.  I knew it was there but it was OK.  I think the blister caused me to run a bit off balance the last 11 miles of the marathon and that is probably why the hammy is tight.  I ran 10.27 miles in a slow pace and the legs, while not fast, felt pretty good.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 10.27
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 11:12:36 from 67.42.27.114

You are so strong. Well done.

From wheakory on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 13:01:49 from 134.50.89.55

I'm sure the blister cost you the PR. You trained so hard for Ogden that you would have achieved it if that inconvenience wasn't there. What's the next race for you?

From wheakory on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 13:02:24 from 134.50.89.55

Oh how did Barry Smith do?

From Bill Mandler on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 17:09:58 from 72.24.152.3

Kory, I am doing Utah Valley in June. Barry ran a 3:08, a huge PR for him.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.213.0013.21

It was warm this morning.....61 when I left, 71 by the time I was done.  Not quite used to that yet.  I ran 13.21 miles, a bit quicker than yesterday and no hammy problems today.  The blister is hardening pretty good, just a bit soft around the edges.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 13.21
Comments
From wheakory on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 14:36:25 from 134.50.89.33

It was too hot today and yesterday. I hate the extreme change.

Do you think the high mileage weeks hurt you in Ogden? Do you think it was running SLC so close to Ogden that hurt your PR chance? Or do you think you overtrained?

I'm just curious and trying to get some insight. You can always learn from someone else. I'm most likely going to run the Utah Valley Marathon as well.

Maybe we can run together in this race if I'm not feeling strong.

From Bill Mandler on Wed, May 20, 2009 at 08:20:43 from 24.119.13.42

Kory, I think I need more speedwork. I hardly do any when the weather is bad.

From wheakory on Wed, May 20, 2009 at 12:36:02 from 134.50.89.55

Speedwork is hard to get motivated to do. I always have a hard time gearing up for it. What you could do is just run downhill fast on Satterfield Rd. all the way to the light by Perkins. Try to generate a high turn over rate on the legs.

Speedwork/Tempos sometimes are just hard to get motivated to do. If you want we should do some of it together. Barry and I are running the Pocatello Marathon Course Friday morning at 4:30 if your interested.

I don't have a goal for the Utah Valley Marathon I'm just going to run that's my strategy.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.553.0010.55

It was cooler this morning at 50 degrees, but very windy with winds steady at 20 and gusting to 35mph.  I ran 10.55 fairly easy with splits all over the place due to the wind.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 10.55
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Wed, May 20, 2009 at 11:30:30 from 67.42.27.114

Way to get back at it.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.265.0012.26

It was 34 degrees this morning, but winds were light.  I ran 12.26 miles, nothing eventful.

Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 12.26
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:52:51 from 67.42.27.114

34 degrees still. Wow.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.614.0010.61

It was 40 degrees this morning and sunny.  I ran 10.61 miles with a few good miles mixed in.  Hammy a little tight again today.  Need to stretch tonight.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 10.61
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Fri, May 22, 2009 at 11:40:35 from 67.42.27.114

Hope you didn't overheat. :)

From Bill Mandler on Fri, May 22, 2009 at 11:53:07 from 72.24.152.3

Ya that 40 degrees is enough to melt someone from Idaho.......

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.007.2215.22

I decided to sleep in a bit this morning.  I am still fighting this stupid cold that I have had for several weeks.  I did not leave for my run until 8:00am.  It was 46 when I left, 66 when I got home so I got to run in warmer temperatures.  I need more warmer runs to prepare for heat-fests like DesNews.  I ran 15.22 miles and felt pretty strong the whole way.

 Oh yeah.....21 days 'til Utah Valley........I know.......

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 15.22
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.005.2615.26

It was 55 degrees and overcast this morning.  Humidity 75% which is really high for us.  I got drizzled on a couple of times but nothing serious.  I ran 15.26 miles just nice and steady.  Planning a long run tomorrow for the day off.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 15.26
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
17.705.0022.70

It was 50 degrees and overcast this morning.  Great conditions for a long run.  I ran 22.70 miles in a nice steady pace.  Now it's off to the cemetery and a family get-together.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 22.70
Comments
From snoqualmie on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 10:15:52 from 67.171.56.164

I like the new picture. Gorgeous mountains in the background. You had a great workout.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.233.0012.23

It was 44 degrees and calm this morning.  I was a bit tired from yesterday's long run and all the activities from the day.  I ran 12.23 miles in an easy pace.

Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 12.23
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.215.0012.21

It was 41 degrees with barely a breeze, what a beautiful morning!  I ran 12.21 miles with a couple slow miles from 5-7 ( I ran with Bob Fisher and he was recovering from the Coeur d' Alene half-marathon).  Then I picked-up the pace and had some strong miles from 8-12.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 12.21
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.313.0010.31

It was 45 degrees...another nice morning.  I was tired today because we got home late last night after my nephew's graduation in Kimberly.  I did a shorter run today, 10.31 miles pretty slow.

I finally got a massage tonight to work on my tight hamstring and glute that have been dogging me for a week.  I am so pig-headed and don't take advantage of massages when I have a massage therapist living in my house for only 2 more months, she is getting married.

Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 10.31
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.0010.7112.71

It was 50 degrees with light winds this morning.  Another nice morning.....I love this time of year!!!  As soon as I started I could tell that last night's massage worked wonders.  She really dug deep in my right hammy....it felt very supple today and my run showed it.  I ran 12.71 miles and finally had some decent speed!!!  I finished running the last 3 miles at MP and felt wonderful.  I am going to get weekly massages now....I am sold!!!

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 12.71
Comments
From rivertonpaul on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 12:33:08 from 67.42.27.114

Kudos for finding another competitive edge!

From wheakory on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 12:52:10 from 134.50.89.3

They work well and I'm glad the legs have the snap back. I have a great weekend along with the running.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
12.0313.0025.03

It was 55 degrees when I left this morning......70 by the time I was done.  My run was different today.  I needed to pick up a company car that was left at the airport and wanted to make my run end there.  I started out with Barry Smith and we met Todd in Chubbuck.  We ran around Chubbuck and I left them after 10.7 miles when we were at the corner of Philbin and Siphon roads.  I headed West on Siphon to go all the way around the airport.  This stretch was 7 miles of a very gradual uphill with a slight headwind that felt pretty good.  

I spooked myself by getting way too close to what appeared to be a rattlesnake at mile 14.69.  I didn't hang around to confirm the snake type......all that mattered is that it was a snake.  So for the rest of my run any stick on the road spooked me so I stayed pretty much close to the middle of the road.

I turned South on the Arbon Valley Road at mile 17.75 and headed for the freeway.  I hit the freeway at 21 miles and still had to work my way back to the airport.  I had planned on 23 miles today but at 23 I was still almost 2 miles from the car so I just kept going.  I hit the car at 24.98 so I ran past it just to break 25 for the day.

Because this run did not have any major hills up or down my pace stayed pretty steady.  I finished the run in just over 3 hours so I felt pretty good about it, plus I broke 110 for the week.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 25.03
Comments
From dave holt on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 13:35:19 from 75.169.93.190

Nice snake story! I know the jumpy feeling all too well.

From Jon on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 14:07:37 from 75.169.150.250

Yeah, snakes can sure give you a scare. Every stick looks like a snake after you see one.

I have to say, your mileage has been amazing this year.

From Barry on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 17:52:55 from 75.174.43.204

Bill,

You had a great week of running! I can not believe how many miles you ran this week! What do you think about the IV, is it something you might get done again?

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.270.0010.27

It was another nice morning.  Just a little rain before I started, 50 degrees.  I ran 10.27 miles nice and easy.

Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 10.27
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

No run today.  I got up at 4:30 like normal but I ended up taking Sue to the hospital instead of running.  She has been really sick since late Saturday and was just not getting better.  She was really dizzy and nauseous and if she moved at all she would get sick.  She had not eaten anything since Saturday dinner.  

It looks like it is an inner ear problem that is giving her severe vertigo.  They gave her 2 bags of IV fluid because she was so dehydrated and some medication to "dampen" the vertigo.  They can't really treat it....it just goes away I guess.  Then I had to rush up to Rexburg for my first of 4 straight days of full day corporate inspections (more like labotomies).  I am exhausted.

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From Barry on Tue, Jun 02, 2009 at 09:55:57 from 75.174.6.181

I am sorry to hear about your wife. Is she doing better today? I saw you running this morning, you were running up Franklin Street by E. Popular around 5:55 am.

From wheakory on Tue, Jun 02, 2009 at 16:01:44 from 24.116.153.110

God Bless your wife Bill. I hope she is okay now. She will be in my prayers. Good luck with the corporate inspections. With your work ethic I know they will be stellar reviews.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.0010.5215.52

I woke up at 2:45am and could not go back to sleep.  Must be the stress of everything going on this week.  I decided to get up and get my daily paperwork completed and do my run early so I can go to work early and get ready for the next inspection.  It was 51 degrees and drizzling lightly when I left at 4:40.  This is probably the earliest I have ever run.  It's been a while since I ran in the dark as well.  I started off in what I thought was a pretty easy, but smooth pace.  I could not see my splits for a couple miles because I forgot to look at my Garmin when I happened to be under a streetlight.  By the time I could see I realized that I was on my way to a pretty good tempo run.....so I went with it.  

I ran 15.22 miles in a very nice pace.  I'm not sure why....but I just love my 15 mile runs.  It was wierd to be finished with my run by 6:30am, but I think I needed this kind of effort today.

Well.....off to work....fun, fun, fun.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 15.52
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From snoqualmie on Tue, Jun 02, 2009 at 10:53:38 from 67.171.56.164

I hope Sue is feeling better. Great run.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.280.0010.28

It was 48 degrees and nice this morning.  I only had time for a shorter recovery run today, work early again.  I ran 10.28 miles nice and easy.

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From RivertonPaul on Wed, Jun 03, 2009 at 11:28:28 from 67.42.27.114

Nice 10+ short run. :)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.465.0013.46

It was 55 degrees this morning with a couple sprinkles of rain at the start then nothing after that.  I was planning some speed work today so I grabbed a small water bottle and headed up Jerome to the top of Satterfield.  I ran in to Angela at the top and she was running 1/4 mile repeats so I ran 6 of them with her.  3 down and 3 back up a slight incline.  After that I ran over to the other end of Satterfield to do my mile repeats on the downhill section of Satterfield and Pocatello creek.  I left my water bottle at the top.  I ran down 1 mile fast and then ran back up a mile slow.  My fast miles were 5:53, 5:50, 5:45, and 5:44.  I was not real excited about the 1 mile run back up the hill but it was OK.  My fast runs were comfortably hard and I felt good about the pace.  I really need more speedwork like this.  I ran a total of 13.46 miles.

Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 13.46
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From jtshad on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 11:52:05 from 204.134.132.225

Good run! See you next week at UVM. When are you heading down and where are you staying?

From Kory on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 13:18:09 from 134.50.89.33

Nice work. Very good area to do the hill repeats. How early did you have to get up with all the corporate inspections your having?

From Bill Mandler on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 15:01:34 from 72.24.152.3

Jeff, I am going down Friday around noon. I am staying at the Days Inn by the mall.

Kory, I have been getting up around 3:30-4:00 every day.

From jtshad on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 15:03:36 from 204.134.132.225

We are leaving somwhere in their (as is Kory) and we are at the Fairfield Inn by the mall. Will run into you Friday night maybe or at least at the buses.

From Bill Mandler on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 15:07:08 from 72.24.152.3

Jeff, We should try to hook up for dinner or something.

From jtshad on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 15:08:33 from 204.134.132.225

That is what Kory and I were thinking too (we will both have our families as well, you?). Does Kory have your phone number? I will send you mine in a private message.

From Bill Mandler on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 15:10:26 from 72.24.152.3

Jeff, I am not sure if Sue can travel down with me. Riding in a car for her is very uncomfortable right now with the episode of vertigo she is going through. I might be by myself, I might not. I don't have Kory's number so I can send you mine.

From Kory on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 15:20:30 from 134.50.89.55

Bill I send you my Cell Phone number in a private email.

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 15:31:33 from 67.42.27.114

Looking very strong.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.220.0010.22

It was 55 degrees and overcast this morning.  I ran 10.22 miles nice and easy after yesterdays repeats.  I am doing a 10K tomorrow as part of a 15-16 mile day then I start my taper for Utah Valley next week.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 10.22
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From Snoqualmie on Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 11:07:20 from 67.171.56.164

Ah. Thank you - something just clicked into place. I've been debating running a 5K a week before Seattle RnR, and thinking it would probably be ok because I'm only doing the marathon for fun, not pushing. But the last little wisp of doubt just got blown off. :)

From Bill Mandler on Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 11:36:47 from 72.24.152.3

Sno, actually I have found that a little faster running one week before a marathon helps me a lot.

Race: Heart & Sole 10K (6.2 Miles) 00:40:23, Place overall: 8, Place in age division: 2
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.0210.2016.22

It was 42 degrees and raining with some wind today.  Not exactly ideal conditions for a 10K.  It was raining pretty hard at 6:30 and I was wondering whether I should run to the race start as I had planned or drive down.  I was talking to Sue about it and she said "Don't be a pansy.....you ran a marathon in a blizzard in Moab".  Well that's all it took.  I ran the 5 miles to the race start and did the first 4 all under 7:00 because I got a late start out the door.  I was pretty soaked when I arrived at the start but luckily I only had about 10 minutes until race time so I did not get too cold.

This 10K has a lot of hills and we were against the wind until almost mile 3.  I kept a pretty good pace and was within 25 seconds of Kory at the turn on Barton Rd when he just took off trying to catch the leaders.  I ran a 6:13 the 3rd mile and he gapped me something fierce.  The last mile and a half is a steady uphill back to the hospital and I finished in a 40:23.  There were over 500 runners between the 5K and 10K today...even with the bad weather.  They had a fantastic turnout.

Kory and I ran together for 2.7 miles on the way home in an easy pace and we talked the whole way.  I finished the day at just over 16 miles and I am now over 2000 for the year.  I did not break 2000 last year until......are you ready for this.....December 16th!!!

Utah Valley marathon in 7 days........

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 16.22
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From Kory on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 14:31:30 from 24.116.159.75

Great race Bill you did a wonderful job considering the hill you had to climb to get to the start of the race. I really believe you will PR next week in Provo. Take care and have a fun day with your family. I'm praying that your wife gets stronger and feels 100%.

Thanks for the run afterwards and conversation.

From Snoqualmie on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 17:05:18 from 67.171.56.164

Holy cow Bill! So you're running over twice your 2008 mileage? However the math works out, it is a fabulous achievement!

Congratulations on your race, your AG 2nd place finish, and your hard core attitude running that rainstorm to the start! I love it. Tell Sue she's doing a great job too. lol

From Twinkies on Sun, Jun 07, 2009 at 11:08:50 from 67.166.71.60

Nice race. Your mileage is awesome. At this rate you'll have over 4000 miles by Dec 16 this year. Keep up the good work.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.260.008.26

It was 42 degrees...but at least it wasn't raining.  I ran 8.26 miles in an easy pace.  Some of the miles had good splits but I am putting them down as slow miles because the effort was easy.

When I got home from work I received a suprise.......I got a $75 check from the Ogden marathon for my 3rd overall in the Masters division!!!  I still haven't received my check from Salt Lake.......and I'm not holding my breath.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 8.26
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From allie on Mon, Jun 08, 2009 at 22:07:05 from 208.110.151.113

i haven't received my SLC check either. and no response to emails or phone calls. bummer! nice running today...pretty chilly for june!!!

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 at 10:46:38 from 67.171.56.164

Dang! You can get paid to run? What's next? Getting paid for eating chocolate? lol Congratulations. :)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
1.009.4210.42

It was 44 degrees and sunny this morning....YAY.  I did a tempo run this morning and kept all the miles under 7:00 except for the one up Satterfield hill.  I ran 10.42 miles in a great pace.

5 days til Utah Valley......

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 10.42
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.510.008.51

It was 50 degrees and cloudy this morning.  I ran 8.51 miles nice and easy.  The taper continues.

3 days til the marathon...

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 8.51
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From Snoqualmie on Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 10:52:04 from 67.171.56.164

Tapering, eh? I thought you were recovering. lol You're a great inspiration!

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 10:55:46 from 67.42.27.114

Have a great run Saturday.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.230.005.23

It was 44 degrees with a light, misty rain this morning.  I ran 5.23 miles nice and easy.  

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 5.23
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From Barry on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 12:21:14 from 67.61.234.251

Good luck at your race on Saturday. I know you will do awesome!

From allie on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 17:38:37 from 205.124.145.254

good luck on saturday. i hope you have a great race!

From jtshad on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 08:43:30 from 69.20.188.98

Hopefully see you later today in Provo. We are heading down around 10am. Give me a call to see if we can hook up for dinner (with Kory and his family too!).

Race: Utah Valley Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:11:10, Place overall: 28, Place in age division: 2
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.3522.0026.35

This is hard to write....

 I am in pain and I am extremely depressed.  I was doing just fine until my heel flared-up between mile 22 and 23.  I was in 11th place overall and averaging a 6:40 pace for the entire marathon at mile 22.  I think I originally tweaked my heel 10 days ago doing some downhill mile repeats.  It hurt a bit the next morning and would hurt a little at the start of each run and then be fine within a mile or so. 

At the start of the marathon I felt it a little and then it went away before the first mile marker so I thought I was fine.  I was holding a good pace and had picked-off 2 runners between mile 21 and 22 when it flared-up.  It brought me to a dead stop and I had to hop on my right foot just to slow down.  I tried to stretch it but nothing worked.  I basically had to find a way to half-hop, half jog to the finish.  If this would have happened earlier I would have taken the DNF.  I was winning my age group by over 10 minutes....I still ended up 2nd.  You will see by my mile splits how slow I came in.  The day started good......now I can't even walk.

Here are my splits:

1.   6:37 (some uphill)

2.   6:18

3.   6:29

4.   6:28

5.   6:45 (some uphill again)

6.   6:23

7.   6:23

8.   6:23

9.   6:31

10.  6:28

11.  6:30

12.  6:41  (some wierd turns this mile)

13.  6:38

Half Split 1:25:44

14.  6:33

15.  6:49  (on the trail now)

16.  6:52

17.  6:51

18.  6:50

19.  7:04

20.  7:12  (fighting a gut-ache from my last gel)

21.  7:01  (feeling better)

22.  7:00  (passed 2 runners...last good mile)

23.  9:05

24.  9:36

25.  10:23

26.  11:29

Basically I can hop/hobble a 10-11 minute mile to finish a marathon.  I was easily on a 2:55-2:56 pace.

What I really need right now is a nice slow recovery run to help clear my head and put this behind me.  It will probably be days until this can happen.  I am not a happy person.

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 26.35
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From jtshad on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 09:53:50 from 12.187.226.130

Way to run strong during most of the race. That was a tougher course than imagined. Sorry about your heal injury and to hear it is not feeling better. Good job having the fortitude to finish even with the bad pain.

Take it easy for a while and get it check out soon if it does not feel better.

Great seeing you again yesterday. Stay strong and get well soon.

From Twinkies on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 10:34:00 from 67.166.71.60

Way to finish with an injury. I'm sorry the race turned out the way it did for you. Get that heel looked at. I'm sure you'll be back to a 2:55 marathon in no time.

From josse on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 15:19:33 from 75.216.208.36

These things just happen, don't get to down over it. You will come back and run stronger, it is frustrating but nothing can be done and all we can do is learn and move on.

From Jon A on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 16:11:31 from 76.27.81.31

I think you did awesome! That kind of problem takes a lot of people OUT, you finished. Wow! Thats grit!

Great race!

From Barry on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 20:48:37 from 75.174.16.168

Just look at it like a hurtle and do not let get your down. I know that saying this is easier said than done. You have a lot more marathons to run this year and i know the next one you will have your revenge. Also, if it keeps hurting let me know and i will get you in to see Dr. Ward.

From Kory on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 21:39:23 from 24.116.159.75

Sorry Bill. I was wondering how you were doing. Just heal up and you will be back on your feet. Take it from me be patient on the injury and let it heal, and you will be back so. Take a week off and don't run thats what I did. You may even be able to do the Elipitical.

I will pray that you heal quick.

From mattk on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 23:48:43 from 69.169.164.230

Bill, I saw you 15 seconds ahead of me pull up and it didn't look good. I don't think I can complain about what I went through the last few miles! Great toughness to pull out the finish. Hopefully it didn't do anymore damage. Heal the heal!! It was good to meet you prerace and chat after. I better see you in PC.

From Holt on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 19:37:14 from 75.169.89.6

Bill, so sorry man. Nothing else to say really than that is a crapper. Get that thing checked out and better - you showed what great shape you are in and are really ready to run something awesome (but I know that may seem like little solace now). Come back STRONGER!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

The heel is really painful today after it tightened up more when I slept.  I have to walk really funny in a hopping motion to get around.  I iced it a couple times and I have been rolling a trigger point ball under my foot.  It feels more like plantar fasciitis today and I know how to treat that.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

Woke up this morning and my heel still really hurts but the pain is probably down about 20-30% from yesterday.  I am rolling my foot on the trigger point ball as I type this.  I am pretty sure I can work this out this week....hopefully.

I am feeling a little better about things even though winning the Grand Slam is probably toast now.  I was 13 seconds out of first going in to Saturday and I was a little ahead when this happened.  Now I am about 15 minutes behind with only 2 races (Park City and St. George) left to go.  I will just do my best and will still win my age group.

I have decided to cancel the 40-mile Ultra that I was going to do on June 27th and I have yet to register for Deseret News.  I have run Deseret News for 8 straight years and I was hoping that this would be the year I could finally run a "good" one.  I will decide by the 4th of July.  It is not that important a race for me.

I want to thank everyone for their positive comments.......you guys in the blog are the BEST!!!

Oh, by the way.......I WILL be back!!!  (See...I'm feeling better about things :-)

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From RivertonPaul on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 11:05:45 from 67.42.27.114

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

I slept with a special brace on my foot last night to keep my PF issue stretched during the night.  My foot was really sore after work yesterday.  My work shoes don't have enough arch support and I was basically flat-footed all day on hard concrete floors.  

I iced this morning and I now have KT tape on my instep and heel.  It feels alot better with the tape.  I put my running insoles in my work shoes today.  I hope it helps.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

Day 4 of no running.......GRRRRR!!!  My foot feels a little better every day.  I iced it early this morning while doing some computer work.  Then I went for a 10.39 mile bike ride.  It felt GREAT to actually get my heart rate up.  The riding did not bother my foot at all in fact it seemed to help due to the increased blood flow.  I told myself that I would not even think of running until I skipped 5 days.  That means 1 more day and then I will evaluate it.  I am walking almost normally now so I am keeping my finger crossed.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

It was raining a ton this morning so a bike ride was out of the question.  I decided to walk on my treadmill to try and loosen my foot up a bit.  I was doing OK so I tried to see if I could run.  NO GOOD AT ALL.  I could run for about 1/4 mile until I could no longer stand the pain so I went back to walking.  I walked 2 miles........that doesn't count for anything.

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From jtshad on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 11:32:34 from 204.134.132.225

Sorry about the continued pains with the foot. Rest some more. My wife is going to a PT who works in Blackfoot and believes he can help her. If you like, I can send you information to see if you might want to visit him as well. He takes a more aggressive massage approach that has demonstrated success with PF. Let me know.

From Kory on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 13:05:31 from 134.50.89.55

Bill - Take my advice and stay off of it.

Let it heal. Don't be an idiot like I was when I ran on my Achillies. I wasted four weeks of training and it probably would have been only one week if I would have taken a week off in the beginning.

The pain is it at the ball of the foot?

My boss is also an aggressive Massage Therapist and does it on the side. He would only charge you $10 for a massage.

Didn't you say your daughter is a massage therapist?

Your in my prayers my friend.

From Bill Mandler on Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 10:54:30 from 24.119.13.42

Jeff, Thanks for the idea. Please send me any information you can. I would appreciate it.

Kory, My pain is now mostly along the inside of the arch and on my heel. Obviously PF for sure.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
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Went for another 10 mile bike ride this morning.  It was pretty windy so not as nice as I would have liked.  I had my daughter do a pretty aggressive massage on my foot last night.  It hurt like crazy when she hit certain spots but I can feel some improvement this morning.

I am probably going to try to do a long bike ride tomorrow...my body is craving a harder workout.  I don't want to get fat either.

I had my daughter give my foot another massage tonight.  It did not hurt as bad as yesterday.  I hope that's a good sign.  I iced it good after she was done.

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From RivertonPaul on Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 11:49:30 from 67.42.27.114

Hang in there. I always feel fat between taper and recovery. And as you know, the tire around my waist keeps me from being one of those really skinny guys.

From Barry on Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 00:34:22 from 67.60.189.215

I am thinking that Dr. Ward can really help you out!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.130.003.13

It was 56 degrees and a bit muggy this morning.  I decided to give my foot a try this morning.  I ran 3.13 miles slow, not because I wanted to but the pain would definitely increase with the speed.  The pain was probably a 6 or 7 but if I went fast it was more like an 8 or 9.  I stayed on the soft shoulder of the road as much as possible and that helped as well.  It feels better when I am going up a slight incline and hurts more on a decline.  I need to find a long, gradual uphill to run on.

I am icing it right now and we shall see what happens.  It does not hurt any more than it did before my run so I am hopeful.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 3.13
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From Kory on Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 13:50:02 from 24.116.153.110

Bill, really don't run on it will heal faster. Take the advice from an idiot who wasted training trying to run on a injury. It will only get worse. I would go to the gym and use the Elipticial or pool running.

I'm not being critical I'm just concerned and trying to help you not make the mistake I did.

Side Note: I'm running Leg 2 of Bone and Back next week the one that goes up 1200ft in 5 miles. In your opinion is it gradual or steep all at once?

From Bill Mandler on Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 17:39:36 from 72.24.152.3

Kory,

I know......I'll be careful.

Unfortunately I do not have a gym membership. As for the 2nd leg of the race next week it is a LONG, continuous hill for almost all of the 5 miles.

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It was cool and windy this morning.  I rode my bike 10.58 miles and tried to work hard and get my heart rate up.  

I got another hard foot massage tonight and then I iced more.  I am sure getting tired of icing all the time.  I need this thing to just go away.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.350.005.35

It was 45 degrees with a cool breeze this morning.  I was able to run 5.35 miles nice and slow.  The pain level was much better than Saturday, more like a 3 or 4 and it was more of a dull ache rather than the acute pain it was Saturday.  I am icing it again and will get another massage/torture tonight.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 5.35
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From Kory on Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 12:27:16 from 134.50.89.55

Nice Bill. I've been praying for you. Your on the way to recovery. I think now you can keep running on it with the pain decreased.

Any advice for running the most difficult leg at Bone Mountain that goes up 1200ft?

Although, I did the Wastach relay with the leg that went up 1600ft in three miles and did real well.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.240.005.24

It was 39 degrees this morning....a bit cool for June.  I ran 5.24 miles nice and easy focusing on my footfall to ensure I do not get secondary injuries by running abnormally.  The pain level was the same as yesterday although my foot was a bit sore during the day yesterday.  I got another massage last night and iced.....same old same old.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 5.24
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From Snoqualmie on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 11:01:15 from 67.171.56.164

It's none of my business really, but if the pain doesn't respond at all to rest, watch out for TMS:

http://www.tms-mindbodymedicine.com/tmsinfo.htm#foot

http://tmswiki.wetpaint.com/page/An+Introduction+to+TMS

Here's hoping you're back to normal very soon! Best wishes.

From Twinkies on Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 00:51:34 from 67.166.71.60

Two days in a row of running is an excellent accomplishment on the road to recovery. Keep taking it easy and before long 'same old same old' will turn into 'speedy speedy.'

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.270.005.27

It was 48 degrees...an absolutely beautiful morning.  I ran 5.27 miles nice and slow again.  The pain level was probably around a 3 and seems to decrease a bit every day.  If it feels OK tomorrow maybe I can go a couple more miles.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 5.27
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

I have some "new" pain on the side of my foot.  It is on the outside, opposite of my arch/heel pain.  I figure it is probably a compensation issue so I did not run today.  I will evaluate it tomorrow morning.

Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 11:50:27 from 204.134.132.225

Don't rush to get back too soon, heal up first.

From Kory on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 12:32:47 from 134.50.89.55

Have you tried using the Strassburg sock at night to help the PF

http://www.thesock.com/

I'm wonder if you could try an ultrasonic treatment to see if that would help. I'm still praying for a quit recovery.

From Kory on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 12:33:43 from 134.50.89.55

Have you tried using the Strassburg sock at night to help the PF

http://www.thesock.com/

I'm wonder if you could try a ultrasonic treatment to see if that would help. I'm still praying for a quit recovery.

From Bill Mandler on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 16:10:32 from 72.24.152.3

Kory, I have been wearing the sock every night. The other "new" issue is already much better today as the day goes on. I think I probably just "tweaked" something and I need to be more careful.

Jeff, I will lay off for a few more days if things don't improve.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.580.008.58

It was 56 degrees this morning, very nice and sunny.  I ran 6.58 miles and things went pretty well.  The pain level started out around a 3 and gradually got better from there.  I actually felt like my form was good and I even ran faster each mile as things warmed up more without really meaning to.  

Hopefully this is a good sign.

Today's feeling......CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM....:)

Tonight we went to the wildflower festival at Pebble Creek ski area.  We ended up riding the chairlift to the top and hiking all the way back down on the switchbacks, stopping to enjoy the scenery along the way.  My foot ached pretty good during and after.  Probably not a good idea to do a steep downhill hike with my foot issues....I will probably pay tomorrow.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 6.58
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.531.008.53

It was 58 degrees and sunny this morning.  I ran 8.53 miles nice and easy.  It took about 2 miles for my foot to loosen-up after that hike down the mountain Saturday evening.  After I ran uphill for a mile and a half I was feeling really good and was able to run a faster mile and it did not hurt any more than the normal.  Pain level today...about a 2 after I was warmed-up.

I put this on the wrong day, this was my Monday run.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 8.53
Comments
From jtshad on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 11:35:16 from 204.134.132.225

Glad the foot is feeling better, still don't rush it!

From Kory on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 14:10:07 from 134.50.89.55

Great! Like Jeff said it's better it get it healed now than to ruin the whole race summer trying to run on it. Speaking from experience.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
13.260.0013.26

It was 60 degrees with some wind this morning.  I stretched really good and decided I would try to go 10 miles today if my foot felt up to it.  I kept myself within 2-3 miles from my house...just in case.  I ran 13.26 miles and my foot did fine.  Towards the end of the run it was actually fatigue that bothered me more than my foot.  That's what happens when you do almost no running for over 2 weeks.  The pain level was a 2 at most and sometimes I did not even notice it.  The run was pretty boring since I kept running back and forth on the top of Satterfield from miles 5-12, but I finished just fine.  I need to get used to running in warmer weather now.

I put this on the wrong day...this was my Tuesday run

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 13.26
Comments
From Barry on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 12:22:48 from 67.61.234.251

Bill,

I know it will not take you very long to get back to your fitness level. This break might even help you to be in better fitness. Something go think about.

From Kory on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 16:08:19 from 24.116.153.110

Great news. I should have joined you this morning and kept you company.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.133.0011.13

It was 64 degrees, some raindrops, and kind of muggy this morning.  I needed to drop a car at the airport for someone so I ran 1.22 miles to the car, drove it to the airport, then ran home.  The good thing is that I ran absolutely NO downhill and most of the run was pancake flat except for the last 2 miles of uphill to get home.  I ran 11.13 miles and the foot is better every day :-)

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 11.13
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 10:34:38 from 67.42.27.114

Glad the foot is getting better.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
11.224.0015.22

It was 60 degrees when I left this morning.....70 by the time I got back.  It sure heats up fast this time of year.  I ran 15.22 miles in a good pace with a few fast miles.  My foot is about a 1 on the pain scale....more of a slight annoyance than pain.  The only time it bothers me is if the road has a sharp angle to either side.  

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 15.22
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
11.310.0011.31

It was 56 degrees when I left, 63 when I finished with some breezes that felt pretty good.  I ran 11.31 miles nice and easy.  I finished a bit stronger today and I think I am getting used to higher temperatures.  I know the St. George runners would love our temps, but they feel warm to me.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 11.31
Comments
From Kory on Fri, Jul 03, 2009 at 12:23:03 from 24.116.159.75

Bill, They do seem extremely warm compared to last year. It might be that we've been spoil with rain and cooler temperatures. But now it's jumped. Nice run. How's the foot?

From Bill Mandler on Fri, Jul 03, 2009 at 14:20:52 from 72.24.152.3

Kory, the foot is doing better every day. It does not bother me much at all.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.422.0011.42

It was 56 degrees with a nice breeze this morning......absolutely fabulous.  I ran 11.42 miles nice and easy.  HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 11.42
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.265.0013.26

It was 58 degrees this morning with light winds.  I ran 13.26 miles and felt pretty good the whole way.  The foot is still just a slight annoyance on angled surfaces and I can feel my fitness coming back.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 13.26
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
19.763.0022.76

It was 48 degrees this morning......nice and cool.  It was in the mid 60's when I got back.  I woke up 30 minutes before my alarm nervous like it was a race day.  This was my first long run since my injury....and you just never know.  I ran 22.76 miles in a steady, but not really fast pace.  My foot held up just fine and it is good to know that it can handle a 3 hour run.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 22.76
Comments
From JD on Tue, Jul 07, 2009 at 12:31:17 from 166.203.239.236

Nice!

From jtshad on Tue, Jul 07, 2009 at 15:23:37 from 204.134.132.225

Glad you are back and the foot is feeling good. You will be back to race pace in no time.

What is your next marathon, Des News or Pocatello (or something else)?

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Jul 07, 2009 at 18:46:38 from 67.42.27.114

Good news.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.633.0012.63

It was 56 degrees and windy this morning.  I was planing a slow recovery run but I ran in to Barry Smith right after I started and he was running a fast 3 miles down to Golds gym so I ran 3 fast miles with him.  I slowed down after that to do the real recovery run.  I ran 12.63 miles and was a bit tired after all the yard work I did yesterday trying to get our house looking good for the wedding next month.

Yesterday's run let me know that I could probably run OK in the Des News marathon but I have decided to NOT run it.  I just worry that if any course could cause a flare-up in my foot it would be that one.  That is the only marathon every year that leaves me beat-up for a couple of days due to the steepness of the hills.  I have run it 8 straight years but I can get it next year.  My next marathon will be in Park City on August 22nd although I have a couple of 10K's before then.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 12.63
Comments
From Holt on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 20:17:01 from 75.169.57.203

Probably smart to skip out on Des. News this year - get better and you can catch it next time!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.374.0012.37

It was cool this morning....44 degrees.  I ran 12.37 miles in a good pace on a really nice morning.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 12.37
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.006.3113.31

It was a beautiful morning.  46 degrees and almost no wind at all!!!  I ran 13.31 miles and felt the best I have since my injury.  I actually felt like I had some effortless miles and some good ones too.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 13.31
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
16.625.0021.62

It was 55 degrees with light winds this morning.  I wanted to do another longer run today but I was a little tired when I got up this morning.  It has been a long week.  I managed to force myself out the door and didn't do too bad.  I ran 21.62 miles in a better pace than Tuesday's long run.  I'm still not all the way back pace-wise where I want to be....but getting closer.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 21.62
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.525.0013.52

It was 60 degrees this morning and was pretty nice when I started.  By the time I finished the wind was blowing 20mph and I had been rained on a couple of times.  I ran 13.52 miles with a few fast miles thrown in.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 13.52
Comments
From jtshad on Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 10:15:57 from 204.134.132.225

Strange weather again lately. Did you guys have awesome lightning storms last night? We watched the lightning for about 30 minutes last night...it was non-stop and was so bright it looked like daytime!

From Bill Mandler on Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 11:22:20 from 72.24.152.3

Jeff, yes we had the same storm last night. This whole summer has been some of the strangest weather I can remember.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 11:53:31 from 67.171.56.164

Nice run! Glad to see your mileage coming back up, bcz you're one of my "models" you know. :) Have you read "Born To Run." Great book, and very inspiring for high mileage running.

I like this weather!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.005.5815.58

It was 52 degrees and just a bit breezy this morning.  I ran 15.58 miles and had a couple of faster miles, even some with 6's in front of them.  It still hurts a bit when I push a faster pace so I still need to be careful.  I saw Kory at the end of my run and said hi.  He was looking fast as ever....

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 15.58
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.008.2613.26

It was nice and cool this morning.  44 degrees when I left, 55 when I got back.  I ran 13.26 miles and finally had a stronger last few miles.  I have been struggling later in my runs and have been a bit frustrated by it.  I finished with the last 3 miles all under 7:00.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 13.26
Comments
From Kory on Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 16:21:17 from 24.116.159.75

You just got back from an injury. Try this warm up four miles than start a progressive pace of slowly getting faster each mile still the end of your run.

Nice run today.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.275.0015.27

It was 50 degrees and the temperature climbing this morning.  It is supposed to get close to 100 this weekend.  I ran 15.27 miles and did not push very hard.  I am going to do my longer run on Friday this week with Kory and Barry so I didn't want to kill myself today.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 15.27
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.1514.0021.15

This morning I ran the Pocatello marathon course with Kory and Barry.  It was nice and cool on the backside of Buckskin.  Barry's leg was bothering him so Kory and I ran ahead.  We ran 21.15 miles in a nice, conversational pace.  It was great to run with someone else and Kory and I talked the whole way and the miles passed by very quickly.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 21.15
Race: The Life Run (10K) (6.2 Miles) 00:41:26, Place overall: 6, Place in age division: 2
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.076.2016.27

When I woke up this morning my quads were tight from yesterdays long run with Kory.  The first 12 miles or so were a pretty good decline so I could feel it.  I had already pre-paid for today's race as part of the city series so I decided to see what my foot could handle in a faster pace.

I ran just over 5 miles to the start line in an easy 7:28 pace.  I had some time to talk to a few people before the start and got a drink.  This course is very hilly with some good climbing the first 2 miles or so and it was a warm day with the sun shining bright.  Here are the splits:

1.  6:48  (some flat, then uphill)

2.  7:27  (all uphill)

3.  6:21  (rolling, then downhill)

4.  6:10  (downhill, then flat)

5.  6:40  (flat, then uphill)

6.  6:41  (uphill, then flat)

.2  1:19 (6:35 pace)

I finished in 6th place overall and did not push really hard, especially after yesterday's run.  I feel good about the splits and my foot is just fine.  I ran back home to get in 16.27 miles for the day.

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 16.27
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Sat, Jul 18, 2009 at 15:47:41 from 75.169.18.3

You are so strong. Way to go.

From Burt on Sat, Jul 18, 2009 at 15:49:01 from 98.167.151.26

Great job. You're crazy to run so much a day before a race. At least in my not so expert opinion.

From jtshad on Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 15:34:45 from 204.134.132.225

Glad the foot is feeling ok. Nice job at the race!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

I went on a 5 mile bike ride with Nicole this morning just to loosen the legs up.  It was already getting hot around 9:00am so we did not go farther.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.007.2713.27

It was 57 degrees with a light breeze this morning.  I ran 13.27 miles and once my quads warmed up I was feeling really good.  I finished strong with 3 sub-7 miles.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 13.27
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
20.153.0023.15

It was a nice cool 48 degrees when I left.......70 when I got back.  The high desert air heats up quick.  I ran 23.15 miles in a nice, steady pace.  I almost had to back track after I turned at Indian Hills.  There was an electronic sign that said the Cheyenne crossing would be closed from 7:00am to 6:00pm on July 21.  I looked at my watch....yup it's the 21st.....and it's 7:30.  Luckily they were just getting set-up and I snuck through while they were not paying attention.  This happened to me on Memorial Day and I had to run back around the way I came.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 23.15
Comments
From Kory on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 14:05:34 from 134.50.89.33

Nice run Bill. Your used to running extra miles.

Are Barry Smith and you going to run the Pocatello Course on August 1st (two Saturday's away) because this week I can run it on Friday, but the next week I can't run it on Friday and will have to do it on Saturday. I know you normally do your long runs on Saturday. If so can I ride up with you guys on August 1st?

I know this is far out and probably haven't an idea what your doing, but I just wanted to know.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
11.612.0013.61

It was 51 degrees and calm this morning.  My legs were kind of dead after yesterday so I took it easy.  I ran 13.61 miles and did not push it at all.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 13.61
Comments
From Holt on Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 12:43:11 from 75.169.57.203

You've got to love those temps!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.005.2115.21

It was 52 degrees this morning.  I ran 15.21 miles on my ISU loop.  I kind of feel like I have been dragging this week.  We have a lot going on getting ready for my daughters wedding in 16 days and stay up later at night getting stuff done.  I am glad I do not have a marathon until mid August.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 15.21
Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 10:56:52 from 204.134.132.225

Good luck with all the wedding plans...what a big event in your family's life!

There is a lot of "dragging" going around right now...hard to maintain high intensity/endurance training for prolonged periods. Plus the summer is so busy and so short it is hard to get everything in. Hang in there!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.007.3414.34

It was 71 degrees this morning and overcast.  It drizzled a little rain on me at the end of my run but nothing serious.  I ran 14.34 miles.  The first half I ran most of them with Bob, so they were slower (around 8:30).  I like to run with him periodically as we have great conversations about running.  He has run EVERY day for over 30 years.  He is 56 now but has a 2:34 marathon PR in his past and is moving towards 100,000 lifetime miles!

After Bob finished I stepped on the gas and ran some good tempo miles (sub 7) to finish out the day.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 14.34
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.0010.4415.44

It was 62 degrees and cloudy this morning.  I ran 15.44 miles with 10 really nice miles after I was warmed up.  I am getting more spring in my step every day and it feels great.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 15.44
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.276.0013.27

It was 62 degrees this morning.  I ran 13.27 miles in a pretty easy pace.  I was chased by 2 dogs today but nothing serious.  I just realized that I passed my previous all-time yearly mileage total recently.  In 2002 I ran 2403 miles for the year and I am now ahead of that.

 OK....this was my Monday run, I just put it on the wrong day.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 13.27
Comments
From Barry on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 17:08:53 from 67.61.234.251

Congratulations on your mileage, that is awesome. I have found out the hard way when being chased by dogs that you find a lot of energy in you that you thought you never had :-).

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.248.0016.24

It was 60 degrees and a little breezy....it felt good.  I ran 16.24 miles in a decent pace.  I did not have time for a long run today like normal Tuesdays.  We have a ton to do today for the wedding so we will be running around doing that.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 16.24
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.492.0012.49

It was 55 degrees and breezy again this morning.  I ran 12.49 miles nice and easy, still tired from all the running around yesterday.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 12.49
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.0011.2615.26

It was 52 degrees and breezy....a very nice morning.  I ran 15.26 miles with some great miles at a good tempo.  I really opened it up and it felt good.  The cool breeze made it very comfortable.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 15.26
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.542.0012.54

It was 53 degrees with a breeze again.  The last few days have been very nice.  I ran 12.54 miles nice and easy.  6 of them were with Bob.  I am planning a long run tomorrow.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 12.54
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.0420.0022.04

It was 51 degrees this morning and it felt even cooler on the top of Buckskin.  I picked-up Kory a little after 5:30 and was kinda tired since I only got 5 hours of sleep last night.  We ran the first 22 miles of the marathon course.  Kory and I stayed together the first 16 miles and then he took off to push the last 6.  I was still averaging 7:15 miles and he dropped me like a bad habit the last 5 miles.  I ran 22.04 miles in 2:38 and considering the sleep situation I felt pretty good.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 22.04
Comments
From Snoqualmie on Sun, Aug 02, 2009 at 19:25:01 from 67.171.56.164

I can't even speak on just 5 hours of sleep. Bravo!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.215.0013.21

It was 59 degrees this morning.  I felt kind of sluggish this morning when my run started so I figured I would probably go about 10 miles.  After about 7 or so I started to feel really good.  It was probably all the good rest I got yesterday.  I decided to stretch out the run and push the last 5 miles and it was great.  I ran 13.21 miles finishing the last 3 in the 6:40-6:50 range.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 13.21
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
11.535.0016.53

It was 60 degrees and a bit windy this morning.  I was feeling a bit sluggish so I did not push really hard today.  I ran 16.53 in a nice steady pace with just a few fast miles mixed in.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 16.53
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 11:12:11 from 67.42.27.114

Looking so strong. Glad you are back on track.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
12.340.0012.34

It was 58 degrees this morning.  I ran 12.34 miles....nothing special, just an easy run.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 12.34
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.389.0016.38

It was 58 degrees and breezy.  I started out feeling tired because I woke up early this morning.  Lots of stress and nervousness for the wedding on Saturday.  My first mile I felt klunky and slow then I warmed up nicely.  I think the run is just what I needed.  I ran 16.38 miles with 9 nice tempo miles in the middle.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 16.38
Comments
From Kory on Thu, Aug 06, 2009 at 14:21:53 from 134.50.89.55

Are you running Saturday morning? I hope the wedding logistics is working out.

From Bill Mandler on Thu, Aug 06, 2009 at 19:54:41 from 24.119.13.42

So far I am still running on Saturday morning as long as everything is set up.

From jtshad on Fri, Aug 07, 2009 at 12:12:20 from 204.134.132.225

Have fun at the wedding...enjoy the event!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.450.0010.45

It was 57 and breezy this morning.  Just a quick 10.45 miles and then on to yard work before our company shows up.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 10.45
Race: The Poky Run (6.2 Miles) 00:38:28, Place overall: 2, Place in age division: 1
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.736.2012.93

It was 50 degrees, cool and cloudy with some wind Saturday morning.  This was the 4th race in a 5 race series.  I probably would have skipped it due to the wedding but I am winning the series so I wanted to hold that place.  I actually drove to the start because I needed to rush off immediately after the race to set-up for the wedding.

Barry Smith and I did some nice slow warm-up miles around Chubbuck and the temperatures were great but there was a little bit of a SW wind at times so I knew we could have some headwind issues in mile 3 of the race.

At the start of the race a nice group of 3 of us set a nice leading pace.  It was Dan Grimes and a really fast girl that I did not know.  Dan is a fast runner and I don't think I have ever beat him.  The 2 of them ran shoulder to shoulder and I tucked in right behind them in a pace that seemed pretty comfortable.  There were actually times that I felt I could pull around but I knew better.  You don't get awards for being the leader in mile 2.....  This was actually one of the smartest races I have run.

We stayed together through the first 3.8 miles.  When we turned on Cottage after the headwind Dan made his move and I could not quite match it.  I picked up the pace a bit but knew I was right at my limit and I did not want to flame out at the end.  He built about a 20-25 yard lead on me by the time we hit the 5 mile mark.  I think I was about 10-15 yards ahead of the girl in 3rd by this point but I never looked back as I kept focusing on Dan.

We entered the park for the final half a mile and I tried to close on Dan and did just a bit but could not catch him.  I watched him cross the finish line just ahead of me and I took 2nd.  This was actually a new 10K PR for me and I feel good about that.

Here are the splits:

1.  6:15

2.  6:15

3.  6:27  (some headwind on this mile)

4.  6:19

5.  6:22

6.  6:19

.2  5:55  (trying to catch Dan)

I did not stay for the awards or raffle.  I spent the rest of the day setiing up for the wedding inside, because of the rain, and then set it up outside because it finally cleared up.  The wedding went great and my daughter had a wonderful day that I will never forget.  I set a 10K PR Saturday and never really thought about it until Sunday.  We worked hard for her wedding and it all turned out perfect.  I am pretty exhausted and feel like I ran a marathon yesterday.

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 12.93
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Sun, Aug 09, 2009 at 12:07:28 from 75.169.12.40

Congrats on a wonderful day.

From Snoqualmie on Sun, Aug 09, 2009 at 15:19:32 from 24.18.192.33

Wow! You are superman! Awesome race, and then - I couldn't believe it - you married off a daughter. So many congratulations and happy wishes! I just love your approach to running and life, that you can achieve so much with such equilibrium. Very inspiring!

From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 19:15:15 from 64.81.245.109

Congratulations on a PR!

From jtshad on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 11:44:22 from 204.134.132.225

Wow, what a great day. I am glad to hear the wedding went off so well, congrats on a great event.

Oh, congrats on the 10K PR as well, you are running strong!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
12.220.0012.22

It was 45 degrees this morning.  I must be used to the heat because this felt a bit chilly at first.  I ran 12.22 miles.  I ran about 4 with Bob Fisher and then 4-5 with Jedd Thomas so all the miles were nice and easy with tons of conversation, just what I wanted today.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 12.22
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.158.0017.15

It was 47 degrees when I left this morning....63 when I got home.  I ran 17.15 miles and had a really good run.  I had 8 good tempo miles and never went above a 7:30 pace until mile 14 up the Satterfield hill.  This was my best mid-distance run in quite a while.  Pacing was good, endurance was good, form was good....what more can you ask.  Beautiful morning, by the way.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 17.15
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.414.0012.41

It was 50 degrees this morning.  I ran 12.41 miles fairly easy as I was a bit sore from my push yesterday.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 12.41
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.005.6110.61

It was 52 degrees this morning.  I only had time for 10.61 miles because I needed to be in Blackfoot early this morning.  I have another early morning tomorrow.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 10.61
Comments
From Snoqualmie on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 17:46:49 from 24.18.192.33

Don't you love these cooler mornings? I sure do. Great miles, Bill.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.425.0010.42

Another early morning.  It was actually dark out when I started...the days are getting shorter.  It was 59 degrees and breezy this morning, very comfortable.  I ran 10.42 miles.  Long run tomorrow.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 10.42
Comments
From Kory on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 13:12:41 from 134.50.89.55

Where I you doing your long run and what time. I'm just seeing if it might be something I could schedule in but I don't know. Just curious.

From Bill Mandler on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 19:18:44 from 72.24.152.3

Kory, A bunch of us are running the marathon course. They are picking me up at 5:45. You are welcome to come if you want.

From Kory on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 21:28:00 from 24.116.159.75

How far are you guys running.

From Bill Mandler on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 21:53:54 from 24.119.13.42

22-23 miles

From Kory on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:20:13 from 24.116.153.110

Sorry, I didn't make it but I preferred sleep today since I've had a lack of it this week with work. Sometimes rest is better training. Definitely next week I will do a long run up there properly at a faster pace to get a good feel. I only ran 12 miles with Barry at 7am this morning.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.0513.0023.05

It was 50 degrees in town this morning.  It felt cooler at the top of Buckskin and there was a steady breeze/wind for most of the way.  It was cloudy so the temps stayed the same for the whole run....it was nice.  I ran 23.05 miles with Barry S. and Greg G.  I held back with them for most of the run so my pace was not exceptionally fast.  That was fine because I am running Park City next weekend.  I did the whole run in just under 2:52.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 23.05
Comments
From Bec on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:21:09 from 67.177.35.60

Great run, held back? Dang, you are going to do AWESOME next week. Good luck at PC! I love that beautiful, difficult course. I will be there running the course as a long training run.

From Kory on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:21:38 from 24.116.153.110

Great run Bill. Your going to do awesome in Park City next week. How's your work schedule this week. Because you've been busy as well.

From Snoqualmie on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:24:04 from 24.18.192.33

That's holding back??? You have A GIFT. Have a great week!

From Bill Mandler on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:24:16 from 72.24.152.3

Bec, I am kind of running Park City as a faster training run as well. I am doing the Pocatello marathon 2 weeks after that and I would like to do well there.

Kory, My schedule has been hectic....but not as bad as yours :) I hope to rest a bit this week to be fresh for Saturday.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.560.008.56

It was 41 degrees...pretty cool this morning.  I ran 8.56 miles nice and easy.  Went early because I am taking the General Managers from all my restaurants white water rafting in Wyoming today :)

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 8.56
Comments
From Barry on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 14:57:50 from 67.61.238.49

Sounds like you will have lots of fun today, white water rafting. Enjoy your day!

From jtshad on Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 12:45:53 from 204.134.132.225

Hope you had a fun trip on the water!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.008.2610.26

It was 42 degrees this morning.  I did a tempo run today like I normally do on the Tuesday before a marathon.  My splits were in the 6:35-6:45 range for the 8+ miles of the tempo and it felt GREAT.  I ran a total of 10.26 miles.

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 10.26
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.510.008.51

It was 50 degrees this morning.  I took it nice and easy and ran 8.51 miles in a comfortable pace.  Park City in 3 days.....

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 8.51
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 11:21:05 from 67.42.27.114

You will do great at Park City.

From Kory on Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 12:58:14 from 134.50.89.55

Have fun in Park City Bill. I hope you have a great run. I know its not your peak race, but enjoy running it and you'll surprise yourself.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.260.005.26

It was 52 degrees this morning.  Just a nice, easy 5.26 miles tapering for Saturday.

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 5.26
Comments
From Barry on Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 14:28:22 from 67.61.238.49

Bill, Good luck on your race Saturday. I know you will do awesome!!!!

Race: Park City Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:24:22, Place overall: 20, Place in age division: 3
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.2016.0026.20

I was planning on this being just a training run for me and it went as planned.  I figured on doing pretty good until the big turn-around at Deer Valley and then only if I felt really awesome I would push the last 10.

I ran with Matt K from miles 6-16 and the pacing was great, although I could feel I was holding him back on the climb to Deer Valley.  Bill Clark caught us before 16 and the 3 of us rounded the resort area.  At 17 they started to push and I held back so I can have some in the tank for Pocatello in 2 weeks.  I even took a bathroom break after 18.  

Amber passed me around 19 and was looking GREAT!!!  Congrats Amber on your WIN!!!

I took it easy on the journey back to the finish and I am not too beat up at all.  I still finished in the top 20 and placed in my age group, and was 11 minutes faster than last year.  Matt and Paul did GREAT today on what is always a tougher course.

I will know in 2 weeks if I made the right decision today...

Pocatello in 2 weeks.....

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 26.20
Comments
From jtshad on Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 09:48:37 from 69.20.183.178

Good training run! See you in Poky in 2 weeks...

From Ashbaker on Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 09:58:01 from 76.27.0.45

Bill, I think that was possibly a good move. I say this because I had a similar experience at SLC and then Ogden in 07. It was unplanned though.. Good show of discipline in holding back on it. Good Luck.

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 19:37:53 from 75.169.10.192

As usual, so nice to see you. I think you were wise to hold back and tear things up at Pocatello, and then St. George.

From Barry on Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 21:46:18 from 67.61.238.49

Good job, i know you are ready for Pocatello. What time are you wanting to get for Pocatello?

From Kelli on Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 22:01:50 from 71.219.64.200

Nicely done, especially for a training run! WOW! Good luck in two weeks.

From Kory on Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 23:23:49 from 134.50.223.250

Nice work and way to play the race safe to safe the muscle tissue for Pocatello. You played the right training scheme. Maybe I'll see you in two weeks at the Pocatello Marathon.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.002.218.21

It was 58 degrees and really humid (99%) this morning after all the rain last night.  I started out easy and ran 3 miles with Bob.  After he dropped off I picked up the pace and finished the last 2+ miles in a 7:10 pace.  My legs are in GREAT shape after Saturday.  I ran a total of 8.21 miles.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 8.21
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 17:37:50 from 67.42.27.114

Glad you are feeling so well. I do like that Park City doesn't leave you feeling hammered.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.266.0013.26

It was 51 degrees and humid again (91%) with a slight breeze.  I ran a nice, steady 13.26 miles after not getting enough sleep last night.  My manager in Idaho Falls woke me up late to inform me that a car had swerved off 17th St. and plowed through one of the columns that holds up our drive-thru cover and slammed in to the truck sitting at the window getting their food.  The 2 vehicles were wedged between the 2nd column and the building.  Now I get to make sure the entire cover structure does not collapse and shut-down own drive-thru, which is over 70% of our business.

I was able to get a construction company to come in and shore-up the building this morning.  They had to jack-up the beam a couple inches and then put a temporary support until the final job can be completed later in the week.  Luckily they were done by 11:30am so we did not lose too much business.


Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 13.26
Comments
From Kory on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 12:03:18 from 134.50.89.55

I'm sorry I hope things turn out better than what it sounds when you arrive up there.

Good thing for insurance. Can you do manual orders outside the drive-thru and somehow redirect traffic.

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 13:02:42 from 24.18.192.33

Bummer! Good luck and I hope it gets sorted out very soon.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.560.008.56

It was 51 degrees this morning with high humidity (83%) again.  This is strange for our area.  I ran 8.56 miles nice and easy.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 8.56
Comments
From MarkP on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 14:20:10 from 98.202.199.48

Hello Bill. We briefly met at Tucson last year. I drove the Pocatello course yesterday and it looks challenging. See you next Saturday!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.414.0010.41

It was 53 degrees this morning.  I just did a fairly easy 10.41 miles.  I was tired after last nights activities.  One of the members of our church is moving and his wife needed some yard work help to prepare the house for selling.  He is already at the new job so we were asked to help.  Well when we got there we saw what the job really was.  We had to rip out a bunch of railroad ties used for terracing all over the yard and then install these HUGE retaining wall blocks that had been stacked on the patio.  We worked for almost 3 hours but we got a lot done.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 10.41
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.252.0010.25

It was 49 degrees...a beautiful morning.  I ran 10.25 miles fairly easy with a couple pick-up miles towards the end.  Planning a good tempo run tomorrow.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 10.25
Comments
From Kory on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 12:53:03 from 134.50.89.55

Where are you running tomorrow and what time?

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.006.6613.66

It was 55 degrees this morning.  I started my run with Barry Smith and Todd.  I wanted to run from the top of Buckskin but they did not want to so we ran out towards Chubbuck and looped back.  Todd turned around after 3 so it was just Barry and I.  We ran in to Angela around mile 7 and ran a bit with her before we headed back.  After we climbed back on the bench we did one last quick mile (6:40) before we cooled-down.  I went 13.66 miles with some good tempo mixed in.

1 week until the Pocatello marathon......you can tell because there are runners everywhere today!

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 13.66
Comments
From Kory on Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 11:32:09 from 134.50.223.250

You should have came with me this morning. I ran from Buckskin down Pocatello creek to home. But if you would have come I would have run the course. I tried to contact you last night, but you probably were not blogging.

From Bill Mandler on Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 12:28:48 from 72.24.152.3

Kory,

Sorry I missed your message last night. I would have rather run the hill course today but I still had a good run. How are you feeling for the marathon next week?

From Kory on Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 17:31:09 from 134.50.223.250

I feel fine and confident. But I'm not going into it to race just to have fun and allow God to let me do what I can with the training I've done. I do need to get more sleep that's my only issue. It probably won't happen this week. I have confidence that God's going to allow me to do well. I really don't know what that will be.

I how are you feeling after your great race in Park City?

How's the Taco Bell Store in IF?

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.520.006.52

It was 59 degrees and breezy this morning.  Nice morning for an easy run.  I ran 6.52 miles and felt great.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 6.52
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.122.009.12

It was 54 degrees this morning.  I ran 9.12 miles nice and easy as part of the taper.  I will do some pick-up miles tomorrow and then 2 more easy days.

5 days til marathon.....

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 9.12
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.006.516.51

It was 45 degrees this morning....it felt great.  I wanted some MP miles today as my last hard effort before Saturday.  I ran 6.51 miles all between 6:37 and 6:52.  When I stomped on the gas it was definitely there!!!  Next couple of days will be easy runs.

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 6.51
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Tue, Sep 01, 2009 at 17:40:28 from 67.42.27.114

Very nice.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.643.008.64

It was 48 degrees....I am loving these great mornings.  I ran 8.64 miles with 3 faster miles and the rest nice and easy.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 8.64
Comments
From Jon on Wed, Sep 02, 2009 at 13:11:32 from 138.64.2.76

Good luck on Saturday.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.430.004.43

It was 51 degrees this morning.  Nice, easy run of 4.43 miles at a 7:30 pace.  Starting to think a lot about race day strategy.  

2 days.......

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 4.43
Comments
From ChrisM on Thu, Sep 03, 2009 at 10:26:24 from 130.88.123.4

Good luck with the race! :)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

No run this morning......marathon tomorrow.  I must have it on my brain because when I drove to Rexburg yesterday I noticed that I drove the tangents on the freeway whenever I could.  Is that bad??? :-)

1 day.....

Comments
From jtshad on Fri, Sep 04, 2009 at 09:41:23 from 204.134.132.225

Good race strategy...if you are running or in NASCAR otherwise it is bad! ;-)

See you tomorrow morning!

From Kory on Fri, Sep 04, 2009 at 12:38:33 from 134.50.89.33

Good luck Bill. I hope you have the race of your life. What are you trying to accomplish tomorrow?

From Bill Mandler on Fri, Sep 04, 2009 at 14:06:18 from 72.24.152.3

Kory,

I would like to be 2:55 or better and maybe PR tomorrow....

From Twinkies on Fri, Sep 04, 2009 at 14:20:37 from 174.126.19.182

Good luck tomorrow. You are going to do great.

Race: Pocatello Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:02:48, Place overall: 4, Place in age division: 1
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.0026.3426.34

It was a nice day for the race but I just could not seem to get in a groove today.  Every time I pushed the pace my stomach would cramp a bit.  I finished in 4th place overall and took home the Masters Overall award because Jeff did me a favor and won the race.

Bloggers did GREAT today taking the top 4 spots.  Jeff was 1st, Kory was 2nd, Mark P from Utah was 3rd in a PR of 2:52 (way to go Mark!), and I was 4th.

Here are my splits.  They are all over the place as my stomach made it hard to stay as steady as i needed.

1.  5:46

2.  6:09

3.  6:11

4.  6:22

5.  6:20

6.  6:28

7.  6:43

8.  6:51

9.  6:51

10. 6:36

11. 6:45

12. 6:39

13. 7:00

14. 6:47

15. 7:01

16. 7:14

17. 7:27

18. 7:20

19. 7:06

20. 7:23

21. 7:24

22. 7:55

23. 7:35

24. 7:28

25. 7:32

26. 7:28

.2  7:07

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 26.34
Comments
From allie on Sat, Sep 05, 2009 at 17:53:38 from 129.123.26.6

nice job on the 4th place and taking the masters division. congrats!

From Ashbaker on Sat, Sep 05, 2009 at 18:25:01 from 76.23.56.75

That's great Bill! A win is a win you know..

From MarkP on Sat, Sep 05, 2009 at 18:35:45 from 12.152.169.130

Great Masters Win today! It was fun running with you and look forward to seeing you at other races.

From Burt on Sat, Sep 05, 2009 at 18:37:02 from 98.167.151.26

Way to represent! Great job.

From ChrisM on Sun, Sep 06, 2009 at 01:22:55 from 86.162.198.251

Well done! Look forward to the full report...

From AmberG on Sun, Sep 06, 2009 at 19:58:25 from 209.33.225.76

congrats! Great job on 4th and taking Masters, , , something most people can only dream about!

From Barry on Sun, Sep 06, 2009 at 23:37:57 from 67.60.189.166

Great job, Bill. I think you did awesome.

From jtshad on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 18:21:32 from 69.20.183.178

Great race, Bill! Sorry you didn't get that sub-3:00 but you did just run 2 marathons in 2 weeks!

Great job on the Master's win!

From Twinkies on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 09:28:27 from 67.166.71.60

Congratulations on the Masters win. Bloggers sweeping 1st through 4th is awesome.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.050.008.05

It was 60 degrees and cloudy this morning.  I ran 8.05 pretty slow miles.  My quads and hamstrings are still sore from Saturday so I took it real easy.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 8.05
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.530.006.53

It was 41 degrees....felt a bit chilly.  I ran 6.53 easy miles.  I had to cut it short because I am taking my son in today to get his wisdom teeth removed.

Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 6.53
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.520.008.52

It was 36 degrees this morning.  I was liking the 50 degree mornings we were having much better.  I ran 8.52 miles fairly easy.  The legs are feeling better after Saturday and I should be able to push a better pace tomorrow.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 8.52
Comments
From Barry on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 12:22:41 from 67.61.234.251

How is your son doing after getting his wisdom teeth pulled? So do you think you would get another IV done, and do you think it helped with your recovery?

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.213.0013.21

It was 44 degrees this morning, a little better than yesterday and it felt just right.  I ran 13.21 miles with a few quicker miles but nothing serious.  I was tired by the end but it felt good to get back to a longer run today.

Tonight we are going to the Huey Lewis concert at the fair with a group of friends...it should be fun.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 13.21
Comments
From Dustin on Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 11:46:15 from 204.113.48.77

Huey Lewis should be fun. You running Top of Utah? I know you are probably planning on St. George so I'll look for you there.

From Bill Mandler on Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 12:17:14 from 72.24.152.3

Dustin,

I will not be running Top of Utah because I want to try to get a new PR at St. George. Here's hoping we have better weather than last year :)

From jtshad on Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 12:22:00 from 204.134.132.225

Maybe I will run into you at the Huey Lewis concert, we are going too! I will have my cell phone on, give me a call. We are going with some friends from Utah.

Do you have turf or grandstand tickets? We are on the turf and will try to get up front!

From Bill Mandler on Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 12:27:04 from 72.24.152.3

Jeff,

We are in the stands....he puts on a good show. I saw him last October in Miami at our yearly convention for franchisees.

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 12:37:06 from 24.18.192.33

Pretty long miles this week for a recovery! Enjoy the concert - :)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.580.008.58

It was 45 degrees this morning.  I ran 8.58 easy miles after getting to bed late last night after the concert.

Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 8.58
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.057.0017.05

It was 44 degrees this morning but warmed up nicely to around 50 by the finish. I ran 17.05 miles with Dan Bruner. He called me yesterday and I decided to go a little farther than I had planned in order to run with him. We had great a conversation the whole way and the 2+ hours passed very quickly. It was a nice steady run.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 17.05
Comments
From jtshad on Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 08:03:24 from 69.20.183.178

He's back! Great run.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.270.0010.27

It was a strange morning....70 degrees and Very Windy.  I ran 10.27 miles nice and easy in a new pair of shoes.

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 10.27
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 18:17:36 from 67.42.27.114

Bill, I hate a headwind, seems more and more every time I run in one.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

No run today.  I woke up was an awful headache....so much that I was nauseous and had to lay around for a couple hours.  I was able to pull it together enough to make it to work, but I didn't feel close to normal until sometime in the afternoon.  I even skipped my normal evening weight workout just to be sure I would be good for a run in the morning.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.613.0010.61

It was 50 degrees and humid this morning.  I felt much better than yesterday, thank goodness.  I ran 10.61 miles, it was very comfortable.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 10.61
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.036.0013.03

It was 50 degrees and humid again this morning.  I ran 13.03 miles in an up and down pace.  I was doing good in the 3rd mile when a dog started chasing me from out of nowhere.  It was snapping at my leg and I was hollering and kicking at it and picking up the pace at the same time.  It startled me pretty good because it was still dark outside and I did not see it coming.  In the process I pulled something in my lower abdominal area which bothered me the rest of the run.  I will try to stretch and work it out tonight.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 13.03
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.270.0010.27

It was 55 degrees this morning.  I ran 10.27 miles nice and easy, still have that twinge in my lower abs....dumb dog anyway.

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 10.27
Comments
From MarkP on Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 12:29:48 from 98.202.199.48

Glad to see you are still cranking out the mileage with dogs "nipping" at your heels. Do you have Spring marathon lined up? What do you think of this one? I'll probably run it and take the family with me.

http://www.lostdutchmanmarathon.org/

From Barry on Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 20:05:10 from 67.60.189.166

Good luck tomorrow!

From Bill Mandler on Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 20:21:57 from 72.24.152.3

Mark,

I have seen that marathon mentioned before and it looks interesting. I have never done it but it looks good for an early in the year one.

Race: Potneuf Greenway 10K (6.21 Miles) 00:42:03, Place overall: 4
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.1313.3420.47

It was 48 degrees when I left this morning, 75 when I got back.  I ran 7.13 miles down to Ross Park before the 10K.  I wanted some good MP miles today with St. George coming up and the day went well.  On my run to the park I felt really smooth, first time since the marathon.  In fact I ran a bit fast considering I still had a race to run.

In the 10K I focused on MP miles and averaged 6:46 per mile which is right about MP for me.  I finished 4th overall and won my age group for the whole summer series so I got a sweatshirt and a gift certificate to Barrie's sports so that was cool.

Then I ran the 7.13 miles home nice and easy as a cool-down and got just over 20 for the day.  I am pleased most especially with how I felt.  My form was back and I am feeling better about SGM in 2 weeks!!!

Hey I just realized that this put me over 3000 miles for the year...

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 20.47
Comments
From Barry on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 14:01:44 from 67.60.189.166

Congratulations on your race and your overall win!

From ChrisM on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 14:06:38 from 86.149.223.152

Well done on the age group race victory! Nice way to fit in a long run too!

From RivertonPaul on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 14:48:22 from 75.169.26.101

Nice job, glad things are coming together.

From Twinkies on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 15:26:37 from 98.202.132.86

Nice job Bill. Seven miles is quite the warmup for a 10K.

From Snoqualmie on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 15:31:11 from 24.18.192.33

Congratulations! You've earned it. I am so impressed by your endurance and stamina. A little jealous too, but mostly inspired.

From jtshad on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 16:22:45 from 69.20.183.178

Nice run once again. Looking great for St. George!

From Cal on Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 15:53:26 from 76.27.9.237

Nice job Bill. Cruising thru the 10K at MP, pretty cool.

3000+ miles for the year already, wow!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.002.5210.52

It was 40 degrees this morning with a cold wind.  I actually wore a long sleeved shirt today.  I ran 10.52 miles nice and easy.  

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 10.52
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.297.0013.29

It was 32 degrees this morning...BRRRR.  I ran 13.29 miles with 7 good tempo miles in the middle.  Not liking these temps.  I am not used to them yet and I don't WANT to be used to them yet.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 13.29
Comments
From Snoqualmie on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 11:45:48 from 24.18.192.33

32!!! Wow - that's weird, because we're having a heat wave in the Puget Sound area. Maybe it's headed your way. Great run. How often do you schedule tempo runs?

From allie on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 11:51:18 from 129.123.254.110

big change in the weather, eh? i mistakenly wore sandals to walk to school and my toes about froze! i am with you, we don't need these kind of temps just yet. great tempo work today.

From Bill Mandler on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 11:52:09 from 72.24.152.3

Sno,

It's been cold the last 2 mornings. At our elevation (4500) it cools off early in the fall.

I try to do a good tempo run at least once per week if I am not running a race.

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 11:56:32 from 24.18.192.33

Do you also run intervals? On a track? I'm doing intervals one week and tempo the next (Sean Sundwall's coaching). Curious about others... :)

From Kory on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 12:40:03 from 134.50.89.33

Bill, I hated it this morning. My hands were freezing up on Satterfield. I'm with you I don't like it. I think I will run less this winter because I'm not really motivated to run in the cold weather this year.

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 18:46:08 from 67.42.27.114

Brrr.

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 21:28:45 from 24.18.192.33

You guys just need more wool in your life. :) -A Knitter

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.128.1416.26

It was 38 degrees this morning.  It was a little better and unfortunately I am getting used to it.  I ran 11.12 miles and felt pretty good.

I decided I needed to do some running in warmer temperatures to stay ready for St. George in 10 days because I am acclimating to cooler ones already.  I ran 5.14 miles tonight after work.  It was 83 degrees when I left but there was a breeze so it wasn't too bad.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 5.14Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 11.12
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
15.540.0015.54

It was 41 degrees this morning.  I ran 10.52 miles nice and easy after yesterday's double.  I felt pretty good and will try for another double tonight if I get home early enough.

Evening.  It was 81 degrees out.  I ran 5.02 miles nice and easy.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 5.02Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 10.52
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.117.1315.24

It was 44 degrees this morning, absolutely gorgeous.  I ran 10.11 miles in a decent pace.  With the doubles I have been running I am a bit more tired but I seem to be more flexible.  Is that normal?

Evening.  I decided to pack some running clothes so I could get my run in before it got too late.  I stopped in Blackfoot on my way home and did my run on the greenbelt that starts at Jensen Grove.  It was 82 degrees and I ran 5.13 miles in a nice pace.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 5.13Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 10.11
Comments
From Barry on Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 11:21:44 from 67.60.189.166

In my humble opinion i would have to say yes. I think your body is getting use to running doubles and in a couple of weeks you should ok. When is your next race again?

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 11:46:13 from 67.42.27.114

Bill,

You are looking primed for a great St. George. I'd be happy to run with you, though I may be pacing to run through the first half based on a 2:55 target, which may be a bit slower than you like. We can sort it all out.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.004.528.52

It was 45 degrees, very comfortable this morning.  I ran 8.52 miles with 4 good miles in the middle just to spike the pace.  Time to taper.......7 days til SGM.

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 8.52
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.522.008.52

It was 33 degrees this morning....a little cool.  The weather is supposed to get nasty in a couple days.  Today's high is going to be 86, Wednesday's forecast high is.....46???  I think the nice weather we have been enjoying is about done.  I ran 8.52 miles nice and easy today.  I will run a few MP miles tomorrow and then easy on Wed and Thurs.

5 days til SGM.........

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 8.52
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 14:27:27 from 67.42.27.114

Sounds like a good plan.

From Kory on Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 01:02:45 from 134.50.201.10

I will thinking about you Saturday. My prayers will be with you that you have the run of your life. Have fun Saturday Bill. You are a terrific runner.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.005.117.11

It was 66 degrees and windy this morning.  It's the warm and windy before the nasty stuff hit tomorrow.  I ran 7.11 miles with 5 good miles after warm-up.  

I found out last night that my son will not be going with me to SGM.  He just got a harvest job so he will be working.  So....for the 7th straight year I will be driving alone.  Anybody need a ride???

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 7.11
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.520.005.52

So the bad weather is here....  When I got up it was 35 degrees and windy with a rain/snow mix occurring outside.  By the time I started my run it had stopped raining but it was cold and wet.  The houses just up the hill had snow on the rooftops and car windshields.  I ran 5.52 miles nice and easy just to stay loose for St. George.  

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 5.52
Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 11:11:25 from 204.134.132.225

Good luck at SGM!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

It was 29 degrees outside this morning with a layer of snow in my yard.  The wind chill was 22 and the streets in my neighborhood looked like they could be slick so I opted for any easy treadmill run. I certainly did not want to slip and fall 2 days before a race.  I ran 4 easy miles just to stay loose.  I leave for St. George early tomorrow morning.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 4.00
Comments
From MarkP on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 12:05:44 from 98.202.199.48

Good luck Saturday!

From Barry on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 14:29:58 from 72.24.220.35

Good luck!

From Twinkies on Fri, Oct 02, 2009 at 00:13:42 from 98.202.132.86

Good luck in St George.

Race: St. George Marathon (26.2 Miles) 02:59:53, Place overall: 165, Place in age division: 18
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.0026.2026.20

Suffice to say.....I was not very happy with my performance today.  The conditions were good, I just wasn't fast.  It was about 39 degrees at the start and probably only 55 or so when I finished so we could not have asked for better temperatures.  There was some headwinds after we went up Veyo, but it wasn't really an issue.

I started out running comfortably but after Veyo I ran some terrible miles the next 4 or 5.  I was hoping to pick it up in the 2nd half but it just wasn't there.  I felt tired and couldn't get the leg turnover I needed to take advantage of the hills.  

I am trying to be positive......this was my 75th marathon in 8 years and it was my 6th fastest.  I was just wanting that "break-out" performance that I know is hiding somewhere inside me.  Several others had a FABULOUS day.  Paul and Amber SHATTERED their PR's and I am so happy for them. 

Here are my splits....

1.  6:31

2.  6:38

3.  6:26

4.  6:21

5.  6:33

6.  6:26

7.  6:23

8.  7:25  (Veyo hill)

9.  7:21

10.  7:01

11.  7:25

12.  7:09

13.  6:55

Half-split  1:29:39  (I wanted a 1:26-1:27)

14.  6:54

15.  6:44

16.  6:38

17.  6:47

18.  6:49

19.  7:15  (last real uphill)

20.  6:55

21.  6:42

22.  6:58

23.  6:54

24.  6:54

25.  7:00

26.  7:01

0.2  6:41

My splits look just right for a 3:00 marathon....I was hoping to PR (2:53). 

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 26.20
Comments
From april27 on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 09:08:53 from 99.188.251.180

Don't be so hard on yourself! Great job! You ran an awesome race!

From MarkP on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 09:34:06 from 80.114.96.163

Good race. Probably with some track work you will get that break out run. Just keep in mind that you are faster than 95% of the people out there!

From Snoqualmie on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 10:06:08 from 24.18.192.33

Seventy-five marathons in 8 years! Wow! That is something to celebrate.

From allie on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 10:13:32 from 67.177.43.41

nice job bill! way to sneak in under 3. and kudos on the 75 marathons. so awesome.

From Barry on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 10:22:20 from 72.24.220.35

Bill, You did run an awesome race! And i think you are being too hard on yourself. You ran under three hour and that is awesome.

From Kelli on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 10:37:59 from 75.162.136.134

That is a serious amount of marathons in 8 years! WOW, very impressive.

Sorry you were not happy with the race, I hope that breakthrough race comes very soon for you!!

From jtshad on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 11:56:10 from 69.20.183.178

Great race, Bill. That is a great time even if you didn't get the PR! Congrats on your 75th marathon, that is quite a feat!

From Kory on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 12:06:04 from 134.50.201.10

Bill - good run for how many you have ran this year. Reaching 75 marathon's is a big accomplishment over the span of years. Also to be under 3 hours is a great accomplishment considering all the miles you've put in.

Take this advice or throw it in the trash. You could try this next year just running two marathon's in the spring and fall, and train hard for each one to see if you can get that PR. That's why I quit running so many every year because I was trying to reach that peak performance. I knew I wasn't getting any younger. :-)

Great job Bill, and lift your head up you've accomplished a lot.

From Twinkies on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 13:13:58 from 98.202.132.86

Congratulations on completing marathon number 75. That breakthrough marathon will come. Just keep working at it and at ones of these marathons you will have a perfect day.

From Burt on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 15:34:10 from 98.167.151.26

Great job Bill.

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 18:45:56 from 75.169.4.137

Bill, I have to admit, at first in the dark I was running to catch up to you thinking you were ahead of me. Sorry it turned out to be one of those days for you, but you've been great positive motivation for me.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.250.006.25

It was cold and nasty outside and I did not feel really well so I decided to run on the treadmill today.  I ran 6.25 miles and different aches bubbled-up from Saturday's race and then just melted away.  It felt good to get moving again.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 6.25
Comments
From jtshad on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 12:16:09 from 204.134.132.225

I hear ya, I didn't want to face the cold either so I did the TM again this morning as well.

From Kory on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 15:07:13 from 134.50.89.55

Okay guys I did the cold weather and it wasn't bad this morning. But I hate it! I feel like a mummy bundled up in tights and a jacket again. You guys are smart and can still wear shorts inside.

Bill - Do some good recovery and don't push for a week. Give your body a well deserved rest with some slow aerobic runs. You've put in a lot of miles and it deserves some easy miles.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.110.008.11

It was 26 degrees this morning......GRRRR.  I sucked it up and put on my tights and stocking cap.  I ran 8.11 miles nice and easy.  I certainly hope the weather gets a little better before winter really sets in.  I don't want to run in all this extra stuff for 6+ months.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 8.11
Comments
From Snoqualmie on Wed, Oct 07, 2009 at 10:59:26 from 24.18.192.33

c-c-c-cold!! Does Sue knit? Buy her some needles and merino! :)

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.220.008.22

It was 30 degrees this morning.  Still feels cold to me.  I ran 8.22 miles but my lower right leg was giving me fits off and on.  My calf and around to my shin felt "iffy" and sometimes it felt like my lower leg wanted to just fold-up.  Must be still recovering from Saturday.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 8.22
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.050.008.05

It was 37 degrees and overcast this morning....a little better.  I ran 8.05 miles still easy.

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 8.05
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.008.4110.41

It was a brisk 25 degrees this morning but at least I was able to run after it was light outside since I have the day off.  I ran 10.41 miles and had some surprisingly fast miles after I was warmed up.  My legs still feel less than 100% but at least I was faster today.

I fly to San Antonio at 6:00am tomorrow for 5 days for meetings.  Looks like the last hurrah for running in shorts......  I better enjoy it!

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 10.41
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.255.008.25

It was raining in San Antonio this morning so I ran 8.25 miles on the treadmill.  It was really warm and humid in the fitness area....I did not like that.

Went to the Alamo this afternoon and spent the evening on the riverwalk.  The weather was much better.  

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 8.25
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.004.256.25

6.25  miles on hotel treadmill.  

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 6.25
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.004.256.25

Another 6.25 on treadmill.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 6.25
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.004.006.00

6.00 on treadmill.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 6.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.533.0010.53

It was 40 degrees outside.  It did not feel too bad and I am glad to be back home running normal again.  I ran 10.53 miles and felt good considering the cold I now have...stupid traveling anyway.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 10.53
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.544.0010.54

It was 36 degrees out this morning.  I ran 10.54 miles.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 10.54
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.410.008.41

It was 49 degrees, breezy, and drizzling off and on.  I ran 8.41 miles nice and easy.

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 8.41
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.500.0010.50

It was 40 degrees and misty this morning.  It had rained last night and was quite humid.  I had to run naked (no Garmin) because I forgot to charge it last night.  I ran a route that usually gets me between 10.5 and 10.6 miles so I will call it 10.5.  I think my pace was good because I got home when I should have.  It was actually quite stress-free to run without caring about time.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 10.50
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.430.008.43

It was 33 degrees this morning.  It felt cold.  I ran 8.43 miles fairly slow.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 8.43
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.522.0010.52

It was 40 degrees today.  It felt much better than yesterday.  I ran 10.52 miles steady.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 10.52
Comments
From Kory on Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 17:18:15 from 134.50.89.55

It was colder yesterday. I ran up Satterfield yesterday and my big toe was numb after the run and that's never happened.

What's your next race Bill?

From Barry on Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 19:29:35 from 72.24.220.35

Bill,

Is everything okay?

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.263.008.26

It was 38 this morning.  I ran 8.26 miles.  I can't wait for the time change so at least I can finish in the light.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 8.26
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.492.0010.49

It was 45 degrees and REALLY windy this morning.  Pace was all over the place.  I ran 10.49 miles and was glad to be done.

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 10.49
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.520.008.52

It was 38 degrees and windy off and on this morning.  I ran 8.52 miles through lots of blowing leaves.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 8.52
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.263.0010.26

It was 35 degrees with some light snow this morning.  I ran 10.26 miles and did not like the weather.

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 10.26
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.000.008.00

It was 27 degrees with a wind chill of 19.......hello treadmill!!!  I ran 8.00 miles and was happy to be inside where I was warm and could actually see.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 8.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.003.0010.00

The wind chill was 11 degrees this morning so I was on the treadmill again.  I ran 10.00 miles and worked up a good sweat.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 10.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.120.008.12

It was 34 degrees, a bit windy, and kind of a misty rain. I ran 8.12 miles pretty slow because my right leg just didn't feel right. My hamstring and calf were tight and just would not loosen-up. I felt kind of old today.

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 8.12
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.005.1215.12

It was 39 degrees with some winds (15mph) this morning.  I was dressed fine when I was running in to the wind but I got a bit warm running with it.  I ran 15.12 miles and actually felt like I am healing up a bit from the tough year.  I took it real easy this month.  After 8 miles my leg started feeling better and I found another gear and just went with it.  I did the 2nd half (back from ISU) faster than the 1st half even though I have a lot of uphills the 2nd half.  I don't feel old today....I feel like a runner :)

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 15.12
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.760.006.76

It was 48 degrees and breezy this morning......wasn't going to waste such a warm morning.  I ran 6.76 miles nice and easy as my right lower leg was bugging me again.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 6.76
Comments
From Barry on Sun, Nov 01, 2009 at 11:11:33 from 72.24.220.35

Sorry to read about your leg. What do you think it might be? Also, are you running Just Cuz next weekend?

From Bill Mandler on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 at 08:14:35 from 24.119.13.42

Barry, I'm not sure what the leg thing is. It hurts on the outside of my lower leg. I am planning on running Just Cuz, but I am just doing it for fun. I probably won't be very fast.

From jtshad on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 at 08:29:35 from 69.20.183.178

What are the details of the Just Cuz HM? I might be interested in coming down to run it as well.

From Bill Mandler on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 at 09:01:36 from 24.119.13.42

Jeff, It's Saturday at 10:13am. It starts up in the foothills SW of Pocatello and ends at Centennial Park. The first 1/2 has a lot of downhill so it can be fast. Kory ran like a 1:14 last year.

You can register on Active.com. Last year had 50 runners and there are already more than 150 signed up this year.

From Barry on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 at 09:41:15 from 72.24.220.35

Bill, Do you think it might be shin splints?

From Bill Mandler on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 at 12:47:00 from 72.24.152.3

Barry, It probably is some form of shin splints. I started running on the treadmill last week a bunch more and my legs take a while to adapt to that.

From Barry on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 at 14:32:01 from 72.24.220.35

Bill, this was given to me another blogger when i had a lot of shin splints. Maybe it could help you out.

I had shin splints a few weeks before Boston last year and she taught me how to overcome them and how to never get them again. Here is the simple workout that you do.

1. Before you run do these exercises:

- duck walk with your toes pointing outward away from each other for 20 meters.

- duck walk with your toes pointing inward toward each other for 20 meters.

- heel walk with your toes pointing up for 20 meters.

- walk backwards on your toes for 20 meters.

- then do your other regular stretches or other drills and then do your run.

2. After your run do this simple exercise. Find a step or curb that has a hand rail or something you can hold on to and steady yourself. Stand on the step on one foot with your forefoot (have your heel extended off the step in the air).

Raise yourself and lower yourself as many times as you can until your calf muscle burns. I usually get about 100 raises in a set.

Change legs and with the other foot raise and lower yourself as many times as you can until that calf muscle burns.

Repeat this with each leg so you can get 3 sets with each leg.

You are done. If you do these pre-run drills and post-run exercise you will never get shin splints again and the shin splints you have will heal very quickly.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.770.0010.77

It was 26 degrees when I left but it warmed up a bit when the sun came up.  It is SOOOO nice to have daylight at the end of my run.  I ran 10.77 miles nice and easy.  Leg was much better today.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 10.77
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.625.0015.62

It was 28 degrees this morning with almost no wind at all.  It warmed up nicely after the sun came up.  I ran 15.62 miles on my ISU loop.

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 15.62
Comments
From jtshad on Tue, Nov 03, 2009 at 16:58:42 from 204.134.132.225

Nice run, hope the good weather sticks around for Saturday. I am thinking I will likely come down for the Just Cuz HM...see you there.

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Nov 04, 2009 at 17:28:40 from 67.42.27.114

Nice job, as usual.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.590.0010.59

Holy cold batman!!!......22 degrees this morning.  I ran 10.59 miles easy just trying to stay warm.  Luckily it wasn't windy.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 10.59
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.004.6511.65

My computer said it was 25 degrees outside.  It wasn't.....  It was 50 degrees up on the bench where I live!  I wasn't sure how to dress.  I dressed for about 40 and was OK for most of the way.  I hit cold air when I dropped off the bench but it wamed up as soon as I went back up the hill.  It was weird.  I ran 11.65 miles.

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 11.65
Comments
From Kory on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 12:13:22 from 134.50.89.55

Today was warm Bill. But sometimes the wind chill is deceptive and you don't know what to wear. Good to see you have some good runs.

From Barry on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 22:45:50 from 72.24.220.35

Bill,

Good luck at the race!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.120.008.12

A nice,easy 8.12 miles on a 44 degree morning.  I am running a half-marathon tomorrow.....but just for fun.  No real push for pace as I have taken it pretty easy the last month.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 8.12
Race: Just Cuz 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:31:21, Place overall: 13, Place in age division: 6
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.0013.1013.10

It was in the low 40's an was drizzling earlier in the morning, but luckily it stopped and the sun even came out for a little bit.  It was windy, mostly headwinds, and it got cold the last couple miles.  I ran this race for fun so I did not push much at all.  I had a good time seeing everyone and this year the race had 200 entries compared to last year's 49.  Jeff won, as I knew he would, and Dan Bruner ran a 1:20 PR getting ready for a marathon in Alabama next month.

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 13.10
Comments
From JulieC on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 17:34:04 from 67.40.106.173

love the title of this race!!! And great time for the just cuz of it!!!

From Burt on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 19:02:42 from 98.177.216.165

All those miles this week and then finish it off with a half marathon? Nice. When you say Jeff, you mean Shadley? Haven't seen his report yet.

From jtshad on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 19:37:20 from 69.20.183.178

It was great seeing you, you ran a solid race despite your "motivational" issues as we discussed at the starting line. I think we both really need to look hard at a "real" break.

Hmmm....maybe 3300 miles looks fine to me for 2009!

Great job my friend, keep the faith.

From Barry on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 22:35:49 from 72.24.220.35

Bill,

Nice run today. Is this your last race for the year?

From Twinkies on Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 11:59:41 from 98.202.132.86

Good race Bill. The late season laid back races are always fun.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 10:47:48 from 24.18.192.33

Pretty fast for not pushing, imo. Congratulations.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.270.008.27

So yeah, it was 17 degrees this morning.....BRRRR.  I ran 8.27 miles nice and easy, my quads are still a bit sore from Saturday.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 8.27
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
11.110.0011.11

It was 35 degrees this morning, much better than yesterday.  I ran 11.11 miles easy and ran the the last 5 with Kory.  I ran in to him on the top of Satterfield so we ran and talked...it was great.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 11.11
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.370.0010.37

It was 29 degrees this morning with no wind.  I ran 10.37 miles easy.  It is supposed to be snowing later this week so I better enjoy these dry runs.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 10.37
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.520.0010.52

It was 39 degrees and a bit windy this morning.  The sky looks like we will get snow for sure today, it is all gray and nasty.  I ran 10.52 miles and finished before it started to get worse out.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 10.52
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.310.008.31

It was 20 degrees this morning.....CHILLY.  I ran 8.31 miles easy, not liking this cold stuff.

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 8.31
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.460.0010.46

Forgot to enter this on Saturday.  It was snowing, blowing and temps were in the high 20's.  In other words, it was NASTY.  I ran 10.46 miles slow.  Spent the rest of the day painting our family room and then going to the ISU football game....they actually WON!

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 10.46
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.530.008.53

It was 12 degrees this morning with light winds towards the end of my run.  I had to wear all the normal winter gear and when I got home I had ice build-up on my neck warmer.  Yep....it's looking like winter running already.  I ran 8.53 miles slow but only had a few icy spots left over from Saturday's snow.

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 8.53
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.680.0010.68

It was 14 degrees this morning.  I ran 10.68 just trying to stay warm.

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 10.68
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.480.008.48

It was 22 degrees...a bit better than the last few days.  I ran 8.48 miles and felt pretty good.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 8.48
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.570.0010.57

It was 21 degrees and basically calm this morning.  I ran 10.57 miles easy.  Nothing much to report.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 10.57
Comments
From Kory on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 12:49:55 from 134.50.89.55

Are you running loops up in the Satterfield area? Nice running this week. I ran up Olympus Rd. twice this week but not Satterfield. Maybe tomorrow.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.560.008.56

It was 17 degrees this morning but it felt warmer than that except when the wind was in your face.  I ran 8.56 miles easy.  I saw Kory this morning and he looked like he was going too fast for me so I did not turn and run with him, I just said hi.  When I was finishing my run I scared up 6-7 pheasants in the field by my house.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 8.56
Comments
From jtshad on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 11:25:56 from 69.20.183.178

Nice run. Too bad we couldn't connect with you today, we will have to grab lunch some other time!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.683.0011.68

It was 32 degrees, snowing for a while, and blowing this morning.  I was a wet mess when I finished.  I ran 11.68 miles fairly easy.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 11.68
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.250.008.25

It was icy outside so I ran on my treadmill this morning.  I ran 8.25 miles.

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 8.25
Comments
From Barry on Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 09:10:08 from 216.83.73.55

Are you ok?

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.520.006.52

It was 23 degrees and foggy this morning.  I ran 6.52 miles easy to try to get back in the swing of things.

Last week I took an overdue break.....

The truth of the matter is I have been running in pain for months now.  I have had several nagging injuries and pain that just won't go away.  I tried running less miles with less intensity but that wasn't enough.  I needed to just stop for a few days and just heal.  I should have listened to my body more and done this earlier.  My performances in the Pocatello and St. George marathons were due to the fact that any time I tried to run fast, it just plain hurt.  When I ran the Just Cuz 1/2 marathon a few weeks ago I tried to take it easy and that hurt too. 

I need to get back to pain-free, enjoyable running.  Today was better.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 6.52
Comments
From Barry on Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 12:09:06 from 24.117.86.40

I am sorry to hear that Bill. I hope the time off helped and you and you are feeling better. If there is anything i can do to help please let me know.

From Sandy Dune-Howard on Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 12:25:41 from 90.208.239.169

Yeah Bill I am sorry too.... ouch it hurts to not run too I know.

Maybe run every other day and take it easy for a few weeks or even pool run.... I am lucky and my gym has a reasonably shallow pool and its level so I can run up and down in touching the floor and it doesnt really hurt depending on injury if you can find a pool like this its great to do or even xtrain just to keep the mind at ease from not running I hope you heal soon :(

chin up :-)

From jtshad on Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 16:18:08 from 69.20.183.178

Bill, yes it is time to scale back and take a break to allow you body time to heal. Most of the time a break is what is required and you can bounce back. Don't worry about not running, your fitness will return and maybe the break will help you mentally as well.

From Kory on Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 21:55:53 from 24.116.159.75

Smart move Bill. Take the time and find that fun in running again rather than trying to train. I think sometimes we get in the mindset that we have to run a certain amount each day no matter how the body feels.

Rather than gaining fitness and increased performance we just gain being over-trained. I'm probably the worst person to do this. Sometimes I still fight this. I had to find the fun in running again, and that's just going out not really knowing how far your going to run each day.

Bill we need to do some runs together. When do you start running during the week? I'm running for fun and no specific pace. Also Barry and I have been meeting Saturday to run at 7am and just running down Pocatello Creek Rd to my house. Let me know if your interested in that, or we can meet somewhere and all run together. I believe in helping each other get through things and running together would be fun.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.250.008.25

I ran 8.25 easy miles on my treadmill this morning.  It is amazing how taking just a week off decreases your stamina.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 8.25
Comments
From Kory on Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:35:17 from 134.50.89.55

Blame it on the Treadmill. I get so fatigue fast on the treadmill than I do outside. I think it's because you go fast and keep bumping the speed up so you can be done running in place. At least that's my problem.

I hope things are going well and you had a good Thanksgiving.

From Barry on Wed, Dec 02, 2009 at 08:11:38 from 24.117.86.40

Bill, are you hurting pretty badly? I think DR. Ward can help you out! Let me know if you want to go see him.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.550.008.55

It was 28 degrees and breezy this morning.  I ran 8.55 miles nice and easy.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 8.55
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.530.008.53

It was a balmy 6 degrees this morning.  The official low at the airport was 1, but it was a few degrees warmer on the bench.  I dressed warm and made it through 8.53 miles with my eyelashes trying to freeze together because my eyes were watering from the cold.  I guess I'm not quite used to it yet.  My neck warmer was coated with ice when I got home......Yay winter....NOT!

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 8.53
Comments
From Barry on Thu, Dec 03, 2009 at 14:49:50 from 24.117.86.40

Bill, i am running ten miles on Saturday, did you want to run with me?

From Bill Mandler on Thu, Dec 03, 2009 at 22:42:31 from 24.119.13.42

Barry,

That sounds OK as long as you are not too fast for me. Let me know the details.

From Barry on Thu, Dec 03, 2009 at 23:09:03 from 67.60.189.93

Kory and i usually run the top of Buckskin road into pocatello. Would you be ok running down hills? I think Kory is running a race on Saturday and will not be running with us, but i will find out for sure. What time works best for you? i usually run around 7:30 am.

From Bill Mandler on Fri, Dec 04, 2009 at 09:11:09 from 24.119.13.42

Barry,

7:30 sounds fine. I am OK on downhills, just not very fast as I have lost some fitness due to my lay-off.

From Barry on Fri, Dec 04, 2009 at 15:34:52 from 24.116.158.70

Where did you want to meet at?

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.250.008.25

It was really cold again this morning (-1) and I needed to get out early so I did the treadmill today.  8.25 miles.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 8.25
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.000.006.00

6.00 easy miles on the treadmill this morning.  I had to go in to work early due to computer issues.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 6.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.030.0010.03

It was 13 degrees and snowing/blowing on Buckskin this morning.  We had a couple inches of fresh snow and it was a bit slick coming down the hill.  Barry and I ran 10.03 miles in a slow pace (thanks Barry) and had great conversation along the way.

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 10.03
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.250.008.25

It was cold and really slick outside so I ran inside on the treadmill.  8.25 miles easy.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 8.25
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.000.008.00

Very nasty outside.  I ran 8.00 miles on the TM.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 8.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.250.008.25

Still ugly out.  Wind chill of 15 below.  8.25 miles on the treadmill.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 8.25
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.250.006.25

It was 17-below outside with a wind chill of 25-below.  YAY treadmill....  6.25 miles.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 6.25
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From RivertonPaul on Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 16:14:41 from 67.42.27.114

BRRRR.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.000.007.00

Still pretty cold outside (-9).  I ran 7.00 miles on the trusty treadmill.

Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 7.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.530.008.53

It was 30 degrees and snowing this morning....great outside running weather!!!  I ran 8.53 miles, it was GREAT to be outside again.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 8.53
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.540.008.54

It was 28 degrees with some wind this morning.  I ran 8.54 miles in my special shoes with the hex bolts in the bottom.  It was tough footing today with all the new snow from the weekend.

Asics 2110 "Bolt" Ice Runners Miles: 8.54
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.610.008.61

It was 38 degrees and really windy this morning.  I ran 8.61 miles.

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 8.61
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.570.008.57

It was about 40 degrees and windy again this morning.  The streets are sloppy in spots where there is still a lot of snow melt.  I ran 8.57 miles.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 8.57
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
11.160.0011.16

It was 35 degrees outside but the light winds were enough to freeze all the water on the roads so there were definitely some real slick spots, even some black ice.  I ran 11.16 miles because I had some extra time this morning.  I worked 65+ hours last week so I am pretty drained and needed some R&R time.  A longer run was just the trick :)

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 11.16
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From Barry on Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 12:00:14 from 24.119.13.115

Wow, that is a lot of hours at work! What do you think about running 10 on Saturday? Depending on how the weather is.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.530.008.53

It was 30 degrees and foggy this morning.  I ran 8.53 miles.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 8.53
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
15.280.0015.28

It was 20 degrees and overcast/fog this morning.  I did not have to work today so I slept in a bit and did not start until after 8am.  I ran in to Kory and Barry as they were finishing-up their 10 mile run and talked to them for a bit.  If I would have checked my blog I would have met them for the run...oh well.  Because I had I extra time I ran 15.28 miles....longest run in a while and it felt good.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 15.28
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From Kory on Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 17:21:10 from 24.116.159.75

Nice run Bill. We will have plenty of chances to run together in the future. I don't check my blog much either and I'm considering not blogging anymore when the new year hits. Sometimes it takes too long.

I hope you have a good vacation in the coming weeks. Take care.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.540.008.54

It was 33 degrees and a bit windy this morning.  There was some fresh snow which made it slick in spots.  I ran 8.54 miles.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 8.54
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.610.008.61

It was 31 degrees with light winds this morning.  We were supposed to wake up to a snowstorm but it hasn't happened yet.  I ran 8.61 miles.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 8.61
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.520.008.52

It was 20 degrees with winds 15-20 this morning.  Wind chill around 5 degrees.  We had fresh snow and it was still snowing lightly.  I ran 8.52 miles and it wasn't as bad as I thought it might be  You can tell it is the holiday season as almost everyone driving by had a nice smile and a wave today.  Or maybe they are just being nice to the obviously crazy person running in the snow :)

Asics 2110 "Bolt" Ice Runners Miles: 8.52
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From jtshad on Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 12:40:25 from 204.134.132.225

Merry Christmas!

From Kory on Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 14:25:48 from 134.50.89.55

Bill are you running tomorrow morning? If so maybe we can meet somewhere during the run.

Today will wasn't that bad out there.

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.630.008.63

It was 16 degrees with light winds this morning.  I ran 8.63 miles easy and had to go fairly early as I had to get some last minute stuff done at work.  I am so glad I went early because a little before 8:00am a large group of runners I know stopped by my house singing Christmas carols.  It was AWESOME.  They were all wearing lights and santa hats and were running to different people they know singing to them.  Runners are great people.

Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 8.63
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.005.578.57

It was 13 degrees when I left this morning.  I waited until the sun came out and I could see frozen ice crystals in the air when I was looking towards the sun.  I ran 8.57 miles with 5 really nice pick-up miles (almost MP) so I felt good about the run.

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 8.57
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.250.006.25

It was cold this morning and I needed to run early so it was treadmill time.  I ran 6.25 miles,  Now off to a fun day of skiing with the family!!!

It was 28 degrees, sunny and wonderful at the ski area because it was above the inversion in the valley.  There was hardly any wind at all.  It was the best day we have had skiing in a long time.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 6.25
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.123.0011.12

It was 12 degrees with a slight breeze this morning.  I needed to pick-up a car at the airport for someone so I decided to incorporate that in to my run.  I ran 9.81 miles to the airport, drove the car back to their house, then ran 1.31 miles home for a total of 11.12 miles.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 11.12
Comments
From jtshad on Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 15:49:11 from 204.134.132.225

Nice multipurpose run! Are there back roads out the airport to run on?

From Bill Mandler on Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 17:36:59 from 72.24.152.3

Jeff, I ran on the old highway which runs parallel to the interstate.

From Snoqualmie on Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 11:20:14 from 24.18.192.33

Neat trick. I always thought putting running into daily life would be a great idea, but homeschooling-mom isn't the kind of job that makes it very practical. Oh well- someday!

I love seeing your annual miles. It is totally inspiring! Happy New Year!

Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.570.0010.57

It was 24 degrees, snowing and blowing a bit this morning.  We had a couple inches of new snow and it is supposed to be snowing off and on the rest of the week.  I ran 10.57 miles slow due to the slippery conditions.

Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 10.57
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.480.0010.48

It was 22 degrees and slippery this morning.  I ran 10.48 miles being careful not to fall.

Asics 2110 "Bolt" Ice Runners Miles: 10.48
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2515.131287.203802.33
Asics 2120 (Gold) Miles: 293.02Mizuno Alchemy 7 Miles: 467.50Mizuno Elixer 2 Miles: 55.32Asics 2110 "Bolt" Ice Runners Miles: 140.43Pearl Izumi Syncroinfinity Miles: 203.59Asics 2120 (Blue) Miles: 12.28Mizuno Elixer 3 Miles: 330.28Asics 2130 (Blue) Miles: 493.84Asics 1130 (Red) Miles: 538.56Asics 1130 (Zinc) Miles: 511.75Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 201.23Mizuno Wave Alchemy 7 #2 Miles: 308.77Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 199.61
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