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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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Asics 2000-2 Green Lifetime Miles: 335.50
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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, May 25, 2013
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Crazy last few weeks for me. Insanely busy. Haven't been able to do the blog thing for a few weeks. Excited to do it again.

AM:  20 miles from Reed's home (up and down AF canyon) with Walter, Mike, Spencer, Reed, and Chris. 10 miles of it were in AF canyon (5 up, 5 down). Easy 10 miles uphill, then Mike, Walter, and I did a 7-mile tempo. I did a 5:24 average (5:39, 5:13, 5:28, 5:24, 5:19, 5:20, 5:29; the first 5 miles were quite aided). An intentional slower, easing-into-it first mile. Ended with a 3 mile warm-down. Felt strong. My legs are sore (not used to the downhill). I've got a long way to go, but I finally feel like I'm starting to get in shape.

PM:  Upper body and hamstring weights.

Upper Body Weights Miles: 1.00Hamstring Weights Miles: 1.00Asics DS-Trainer 17 Miles: 20.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 151.70
Comments
From bdase on Sun, May 26, 2013 at 10:10:40 from 70.208.24.60

Nice work Matt! Looks like you're coming back strong.

From Matt Schreiber on Sun, May 26, 2013 at 19:24:06 from 66.17.102.185

Looks like your getting back in shape. That's an awesome tempo to finish off a heck of a day! Nice run, Matt!

From Trevor Baker on Mon, May 27, 2013 at 09:09:08 from 174.27.192.123

i see you're signed up for the UV 1/2 along with the rest of the crew! Great workout to prep for it!

From Matt Poulsen on Mon, May 27, 2013 at 12:02:41 from 98.202.242.213

Thanks guys. Yes, Trevor, I figure I'll give UV 1/2 a go. Another gauge to see where my fitness is at. Are you racing it also?

From Trevor Baker on Mon, May 27, 2013 at 16:57:00 from 174.239.97.240

Yeah I'm in as well.... I'm more in 5k 10k shape right now but whatever... It'll be fun to run with all of you guys!

From Matt Poulsen on Mon, May 27, 2013 at 20:28:58 from 98.202.242.213

It will be great to have you there, Trevor. I've found that when I'm in great 5k/10k shape, as long as I have a good base, I'm usually ready for a 1/2 as well. You will be fine.

From Rob Murphy on Mon, May 27, 2013 at 20:38:09 from 24.10.249.165

Nice workout.

After many years of doing them, I've given up on the downhill tempo runs on pavement in the interest of running longevity.

From Matt Poulsen on Wed, May 29, 2013 at 19:51:53 from 98.202.242.213

Good point, Rob. Always important to think about longevity. Until this run, I had never done a tempo on downhill like that. It was definitely fun, but probably not a good idea to do it too often.

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