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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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60.10
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7.50

Slow run in the PQ canyon and streets.  It was in the mid-80's and I was stuffed from Easter, so it was a s-l-o-w run.

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7.50

Hot conditions again today down in the canyon.  I tried to stay under the trees, but had little success.  Lots of lizards out, but no snakes yet.

Also, I bought some new Mizuno Wave Precision 7 shoes today.  I will probably save them until summer running.  I like the Fila Providence II, but it is no longer available and the III is a horrible replacement shoe.  I tried the Addidas Supernova 6 and was indifferent.  I have a couple more Fila II that will get me through the year, but I'm still looking for a replacement.

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Most of my daily runs have been labeled PQ Canyon.  From now on, I will be more specific since I've been using the canyon as a general reference site.  Today's run was on the Del Mar mesa.  I was feeling a little burned out today, but the narrow trails in the slot canyons through the mesa got me excited again.  I turned both ankles (not very serious), but it was worth it.  It's not a good area to run with music since you have to pay so much attention to the trail, wildlife and possible people/bikes (it's also easy to get lost).  It was in the 80's, but I felt strong at the finish.

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I crossed the Del Mar mesa from the PQ canyon into an area known as McGonigle canyon (aka The Forbidden zone-lol).  There are some great trails in this area and I found a large lake between the mesa and canyon, the only problem is the "stolen" cars and immigrant camps.  Twice, I heard voices just off the trail.  I was also spoked by a large condor less than 5 feet from me!  This area is cool, but probably wise to run the area with a buddy.

Here's an article from 2206 on the area:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060604/news_mz1n4outdoor.html






 

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8.00

Run in PQ Canyon.  It was pretty humid when I did the run, but there was a nice breeze.

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22.10

Long run at an easy pace.  We soaked our legs in the ocean after the finish.  I felt fresh at the finish, so I'm excited about Boston.  We ran at an average 7:45/mile pace.

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60.10
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