In search of old age PRs

October 31, 2024

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Location:

Salt Lake City,UT,USA

Member Since:

Sep 25, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

All running accomplishments are Post Teenage Years:

17:06 5K--Murray 2014

16:58 5K (aided)--Running of the Leopards 2010

34:41--10K Deseret News 2018 (aided)

1:16--(aided) Hobble Creek Half 2009

2:43--St. George Marathon 2012

Short-Term Running Goals:

Sub 2:50 Ogden Marathon

Sub 17:00 at Draper 5K

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 2:40 Marathon

 

Personal:

Married to Elizabeth (she got me running in 2003). We have three boys, Lucas (12) , Sam (8) and Ollie (5).

Many years ago, I read that the AVERAGE male is capable of a 2:40 marathon.  I decided to test that theory.  I began running in 2003 with Top of Utah as my first marathon (4:24).  I need 3 more minutes.

"Life is short...running makes it seem longer."--Baron Hansen

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My Garmin 205 is officially toast.  It was turning OFF during runs (last 3) and I found one of the pins that connect the electronics to the screen was broken off from sweat corrision.  It appears that sweat enters the battery sound holes and touches these pins.  It is a very poor design for a running GPS.  I will  not buy another 205 or a 305 model for this reason.  I used it for about 1.5 years and the pin can not be repaired.  Luckily, my 201 has dried out and is working OK.  I may look at the 405 or another brand.  Any suggestions?

Today I ran Wheeler Farm while Lucas, Elizabeth and my mother-in-law checked the farm out.  I had a pit bull dog jump up and bite a hole in my old St.George shirt...stupid dog...stupid owner.  The guy felt bad, but you can not have a dog like that running around Wheeler Farm with all those toddlers around!  Stupid guy!  He immediately loaded up his dog and left.  I hope he buys some dog obedience classes for him and his dog. 

Other than the dog excitement, the run was nice.

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