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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

Wed, Dec 05, 2012

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.50	0.00	0.00	2.50	10.00

I admit I'm insane. But so are the guys who met me at Lone Peak High School at 4:30 am for a track workout. I had to go that early because of my work schedule, and I'm very grateful for the guys keeping me company.

Had a great workout. Was my first real track workout since college. I'm rusty, but it went well. 6 x 800m repeats (2:35, 2:28, 2:26, 2:22, 2:28). Felt great and relaxed. Never felt labored. Felt a head cold coming on yesterday, so I wasn't up to par physically, but I'm still pleased. Was chasing Scott the whole time -- sure is fun to train day in and day out with him (and the others in our group). Scott said he felt fatigued -- I'm sure it was because he had a great speed session 2 days ago (my legs were fresh).

Had a migraine that began on the way to work today (I'm sure it had something to do with the fact that I just did my first real track workout in over 10 years). I don't get migraines often (about once every few months), but they're sure not fun. I first noticed spots in my vision while looking at traffic signs while driving. Not good. How would you have liked to be my first surgery patient this morning -- pretty hard doing surgery when you can't see :-) JUST KIDDING! (It had all resolved by the time I started surgery). I have learned that when I first have symptoms of a migraine, I take naproxen and tylenol immediately and that helps quickly and effectively.

Asics 2170 Miles: 6.00

Night Sleep Time: 6.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 6.00	Weight: 149.80

Comments

From Andrea on Wed, Dec 05, 2012 at 16:16:10 from 72.37.171.52

So glad you finally joined the blog! :)

Great first track workout...despite the head cold, you had a very solid workout. You still have a lot of speed left over from college!!

From Jake K on Wed, Dec 05, 2012 at 16:23:46 from 155.100.226.191

That's a good session Matt. I think sprinkling in some of these workouts (when the weather is good like it has been) is actually a good thing to do before you really get into the meat of your Boston buildup. It helps marathon effort feel more comfortable and having some efficient leg speed helps you run a faster pace at that same effort level.

From Matt Poulsen on Wed, Dec 05, 2012 at 17:03:30 from 98.202.242.213

Andrea: Thanks! I'm finally on the FRB. Took me long enough! We need to get you better Andrea. Hopefully your next visit with the Dr. goes well. As we discussed previously, you need to keep in the back of your mind other obscure diagnoses, such as the vague "sports hernia." There has to be an answer out there for you. I wish I had more to offer. Let me know if I can help in any way.

Jake: Thanks. And great advice -- I appreciate it. I agree completely. I ran a 6 mile race recently and 5:20 pace felt harder than I feel it should. Most of the reason is that I need a base, but part of it is that I haven't done any real speed yet. That's partly why I want to start some regular track workouts -- I need marathon-type pace to feel easier.

From Jake K on Wed, Dec 05, 2012 at 19:39:16 from 67.177.11.154

A well-balanced "base" includes both the mileage but also some elements of speed/tempo work as well... that way when you get into the hardest training, you don't have any major weaknesses in any areas.

From Matt Poulsen on Wed, Dec 05, 2012 at 21:29:15 from 98.202.242.213

Very well put Jake. Excellent advice.

From Jake K on Thu, Dec 06, 2012 at 08:55:26 from 155.100.226.191

Its something I'm trying to follow through w/ as well. Always easy to just hit marathon pace, marathon pace, marathon pace during base training. But getting out of the comfort zone once every couple workouts pays some really nice dividends.

From runningafterbabies on Thu, Dec 06, 2012 at 09:34:24 from 71.195.219.247

Welcome to the blog! I remember you from BYU - I was a BYU "B team" girl in the days of Liz Jackson, Nan Evans Kennard, Lindsey Dunkley, etc. You have a great group of guys to train with! Hopefully I'll never need your services (in the near future anyways), but it's nice to know of someone I could trust if that day comes.

And wow, 4:30am - that is dedication.

From RileyCook on Thu, Dec 06, 2012 at 09:35:22 from 132.3.57.68

Nicely done Matt. You'll find the speed workouts get more comfortable the more you do them. I agree with Jake on mixing them in at least somewhat often.

From Matt Poulsen on Thu, Dec 06, 2012 at 22:15:37 from 98.202.242.213

Jake: I agree! The more you get out of the comfort zone, the more that becomes your new comfort zone.

Melody: Thanks! Great to hear from you. I look forward to meeting you again sometime. Yes, hopefully you never need my help with injuries -- but if you do I'm happy to help.

Riley: Thank you. Was a good "first" track session. Boy am I sore now though. As you said, I just need to do it more often and I'll get used to it.

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