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Location:

Lehi,UT,USA

Member Since:

Dec 02, 2012

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Races:

  • 2014 Running of the Leopards 5k:  15:11, 3rd overall
  • 2014 SLC Winter Series 15k:  49:18, 4th overall
  • 2014 SLC Winter Series 10k:  33:18, 4th overall
  • 2014 Hale Freezes Over 10k:  31:57, 1st overall
  • 2014 SLC Winter Series 5k:  15:48, 7th overall
  • 2014 St. George 1/2 Marathon:  1:11:09, 6th overall
  • 2013 Orem International Thanksgiving 4-Miler:  20:40, 4th overall
  • 2013 Snow Canyon 1/2 Marathon:  1:07:16, 1st overall
  • 2013 St. George Marathon:  2:28:45, 16th overall
  • 2013 Hobble Creek 1/2 Marathon:  1:06:02, 3rd overall
  • 2013 Deseret News 10k:  31:47, 14th overall
  • 2013 Hobbler 1/2 Marathon:  1:10:35, 2nd overall
  • 2013 Provo Freedom 5k:  16:18, 6th overall
  • 2013 AF Canyon 1/2 Marathon:  1:08:49, 4th overall
  • 2013 Utah Valley 1/2 Marathon:  1:10:54, 5th overall
  • 2013 Provo City 5k:  16:30, 2nd overall
  • 2013 SLC Winter Series 10k:  33:19, 3rd overall
  • 2013 St. George 1/2 Marathon:  1:13:16, 7th overall
  • 2012 St. George Marathon:  2:37:45, 20th overall
  • 2012 Hobble Creek 1/2 Marathon:  1:14:28, 8th overall

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Minimize injuries and do some serious damage on the running scene.

Personal:

I am married to Elaina and we have four children. I am an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine (knees, shoulders, fractures, etc.). After residency, I did a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Kentucky with their teams and physicians. My website:  http://www.poulsenortho.com

 
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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Asics 2000-2 Green Lifetime Miles: 335.50
Saucony Ride 6 - Blue Lifetime Miles: 324.00
Saucony Kinvara 4 - Yellow Lifetime Miles: 119.00
Nike Lunaracer 3 Black Sole Lifetime Miles: 127.50
Nike Pegasus 30 Orange Lifetime Miles: 253.50
Nike Lunaracer 3 Green Lifetime Miles: 59.50
Sat, Dec 22, 2012
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
22.500.000.000.0022.50

22.5 easy miles with Fritz and Spencer. Started at Highland High School and ran to the top of Emigration canyon and back. Gorgeous run -- I'd never done that one before. Definitely a keeper. The plan was to run 20, but once we reached 10 miles, Fritz asked if I wanted to run to the top of the canyon.  I couldn't resist! Ran between 7:05 and 7:25 pace on the way up and about 6:15-ish on the way down. Very relaxed and felt great! Spencer did great and decided to hold back a bit after a few miles. Fritz is certainly class-act and is as talented as anyone I know. We had some great conversations. You can pretty much solve all the world's problems with a run like this :) And you should have seen Fritz's pinkish / purple-ish shoes -- stylin!! Fritz was then kind enough to let me mooch a shower at his place as I had an extended family Christmas party at my cousin's place a mile from Fritz's home.  Thanks again Fritz! 

Asics 2170 Miles: 22.50
Night Sleep Time: 6.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.50Weight: 150.40
Comments
From Jake K on Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 16:10:48 from 98.165.228.80

Great run Matt! Big week for you... You're rolling my man!!!

From mike⇒nelson on Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 18:48:36 from 98.202.247.25

Great run/week Matt! Sounds like a great run, sorry I missed it. We'll have to do it again.

From Matt Poulsen on Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 20:53:11 from 98.202.242.213

Thanks guys. Can't wait until another group run when you both are there.

From JPark on Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 21:10:08 from 174.52.34.169

Great run again. 'Wish I could have joined you, but it was my wife's weekend to work which always puts the squeeze on my morning run time.

Great mileage this week. You have so much talent and it's going to be so fun to see what you're able to do this coming year and beyond.

From Matt Poulsen on Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 12:33:37 from 98.202.242.213

Thanks Justin. I'm just attempting to follow your example of incredible work ethic and dedication :) No one does that better than you. No big deal you couldn't attend this run -- totally understandable. I'm really looking forward to the next one you can make though.

From scottkeate on Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 12:37:54 from 71.199.4.146

Huge week my friend! You are in the zone right now. It will definitely be fun to watch you crush 2013.

From Ben VanBeekum on Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 13:39:18 from 67.169.245.151

Your fitness is fantastic right now. Can't wait to see what Boston will hold for you in April.

From Matt Poulsen on Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 16:58:33 from 98.202.242.213

Thanks Scott. It will be wonderful to have you back in action very soon!

Thanks Ben. And I feel the same way -- lets keep you healthy so you can destroy Boston yourself!

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