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Striders Half Marathon

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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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Total Distance
51.65
Total Distance
10.50

AM: 7.0 miles.  Chilly morning run around Sugar House park.

PM: 3.5 miles.  To the gym with core.  Have I mentioned I hate going to the gym?

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Total Distance
10.50

AM: 7.0 miles.  Sugar House run.  I felt a little stiff today.  My plan was 10 mile everyday up until Friday before resting for the Strider 1/2.  I may just run up to Thursday.  We'll see how it goes this afternoon and tomorrow morning.

PM: 3.5 miles.  Gym with core.

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Total Distance
14.05

AM: 10.50 miles.  Tempo work at Sugar House park.  3 x 2 mile with 0.25 jog in between.  It was a little difficult.  I hope it gets me out of my running "funk" before the 1/2 marathon on Saturday.

PM: 3.55 miles.  Gym for core.  Sore legs, but feeling better!  Looks like snow later this week....stink!

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Race: Striders Half Marathon (13.11 Miles) 01:18:56, Place overall: 7, Place in age division: 1
Total Distance
16.60

Four minute improvement over last year's time, but better conditions today.

Cold morning at the start of the Striders 1/2, but the sun was out which is about the best conditions you can hope for at this race (no snow)!

Plan today was to started a few rows deep behind the leaders and  hopefully warm up after a couple of miles.  I really wanted to focus on keeping a good pace the 2nd half of the race which is a little difficult.

Splits and comments below

Mile 1: 5:58.  Start with the lead girls and just tried to get into a good pace.

Mile 2: 5:58.  I can see Thom pulling away and I know I need to keep him close.  My plan changes to follow him out of the canyon and try to stay with him on the rollers.

Mile 3: 5:57

Mile 4: 5:52

Mile 5: 5:54

Mile 6: 5:58

Mile 7: 5:59.  Out of the canyon now and Thom still out in front.  I successfully made it down at about a 5:57 pace.  I really wanted to try and keep the 6:00 pace as long as I could on the hills.

Mile 8: 6:00

Mile 9: 6:12.  Bigger hills.

Mile 10: 6:01.  Make a push to catch Thom and we set a good pace together on this stretch.

Mile 11: 6:11.  I can see James Moore in front of me.  If it wasn't James I might could try to catch him, but who wants to be out kicked at the end?  LOL.

Mile 12: 6:11.  Running for place now.

Mile 13: 6:10.  Tried hard to get back to 6:00, but could not do it.

Mile 0.11: 5:46 pace.  Felt strong at the finish and enjoyed watching the other runners come in. 

It was nice seeing all the bloggers at the race.  Did a cool down with Tara, Allie, James, Devra.  Nice talking with Albert and Jason too.  Great turn out for the race.  Our local running club took 1st in 3 age groups and a 2nd overall female masters (MONEY WINNER!).  Way to go team!

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Total Distance
51.65
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