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Murray Fun Days 5K

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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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Thu, Jul 04, 2013
Race: Murray Fun Days 5K (3.11 Miles) 00:18:56, Place overall: 13, Place in age division: 3
Total Distance
6.00

First attempt at running fast since back surgery.  I thought I could be under 20 minutes based on some track work-outs the last couple of weeks, so I was pleased with my time.  I was even lucky enough to win $50 (3rd Master).

I ran this course last year in 17:49, so lots of work to do, but I'm getting there.

Comments
From White on Fri, Jul 05, 2013 at 09:32:51 from 67.2.48.70

Congratulations on the "first fast run" since surgery. Thanks for pulling me the last couple miles.

From allie on Fri, Jul 05, 2013 at 11:49:44 from 97.126.209.84

sub-20 and sub-19. nice job, mark. glad you are back at it.

From Tara on Fri, Jul 05, 2013 at 17:03:47 from 75.169.143.148

Way to go! I've been seeing your daily 3 mile workouts consistently. You've been taking it smart. You'll be back!

From Josh E on Sat, Jul 06, 2013 at 13:41:41 from 205.235.104.4

Nice to see you blogging again. That's a very solid time coming off the recovery!

From RileyCook on Mon, Jul 08, 2013 at 10:10:15 from 132.3.57.78

It's great to see you out racing again Mark! Nice work, and congrats on the master's prize!

From Jake K on Mon, Jul 08, 2013 at 12:39:55 from 67.177.11.154

Good to see you Mark. Right back in the money after the layoff - not too shabby! :-)

From MarkP on Mon, Jul 08, 2013 at 13:32:58 from 65.130.127.77

Thanks everyone!

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