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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, Mar 14, 2013

Total Distance

3.00

Well, with the weather almost 70 degrees outside, I could not resist a run. 3 miles around Liberty park. It felt like 15 miles. My back is fine, but the legs are out of shape (no matter what people say-elliptical training is not a good substitute for running). Almost 60 days since the last run, so I'll take it!

Comments

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 17:21:13 from 24.10.249.165

Congratulations! That had to be good for the soul.

From Neil on Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 22:24:01 from 71.220.188.61

Were you cleared by you doc? I'm seriously impressed and encouraged by your rapid recovery Mark. BTW, I had similar thoughts of going for a run but I suppose I'd best walk before I run.

From Kam on Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 12:59:06 from 68.66.163.179

3 miles!!! I'm glad your recovery is on track/wood chips.

From Tara on Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 10:36:19 from 75.169.138.250

Yeah, 3 miles is actually great. However, I agree...the elliptical is not the same. You'll be back with a vengeance soon!

From Josh E on Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 21:35:16 from 65.130.201.198

I am concerned that you haven't posted since this run...

From MarkP on Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 17:19:48 from 50.94.170.41

LOL--Sorry. Work got busy so I've been traveling a lot. With my work schedule and a new baby due in a couple of weeks I plan to begin training May 1--which is what my Dr. recommended.

Interestingly, ever since the run, the big toe on my left foot is back to 100%--no tingling! The only reminder of the back surgery is a little leg weakness that gets better everyday.

From Josh E on Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 19:40:48 from 65.130.201.198

Glad to hear everything is on track. Good luck with everything. I have been racing against your Striders times from last year. They provide a good idea of what to expect next.

From MarkP on Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 20:06:42 from 64.134.142.147

Good luck at Ogden!

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