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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 08, 2012

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
17.00	0.00	4.00	0.00	21.00

Great run this morning. Met a large group of talented runners in Orem for a 20-mile run. Did two 10-mile out-and-backs (Murdock canal trail first, then Provo canyon next). This may have been the largest, most talented group of runners in the western United States today. Funnest time I've had in a long time. Pace was in the low 6's toward the end of the first out-and-back (Murdock Trail). We then stopped for a quick re-fueling break and then ran up Provo Canyon. Hit a couple 6:10 miles near our turn around point at Bridal Veil Falls. Toni was kind enough to leave some water and Powerade there for us. Then we started some tempo on the way down. Felt great. I ran two 5:17 miles then slowed to 5:30's for another couple. Jake and Fritz looked great. They are animals and are so talented. I don't yet have the extra gear they have. Was fun to keep them in sight though. It's coming. My legs are now officially thrashed. The guys looked great. Scott had a great week and his legs were hammered -- he wisely didn't do tempo on the way down (although I'm sure he easily could have -- he is such a class act and has phenomenal talent). Brandon had an especially good day. (Great job Brandon)! I ran right behind Justin Park for a few miles up Provo Canyon -- he was so smooth and I think he breathed a total of 3 times for the entire 5 miles up the canyon. He looked so relaxed. Fun to get to know him better -- what a top-notch guy.

Asics 2170 Miles: 21.00

Night Sleep Time: 8.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 8.00	Weight: 148.60

Comments

From mike⇒nelson on Sat, Dec 08, 2012 at 12:27:08 from 98.202.247.25

Great finish Matt!

From Matt Poulsen on Sat, Dec 08, 2012 at 12:30:09 from 98.202.242.213

You too Mike. You looked great today!

From Jake K on Sat, Dec 08, 2012 at 12:48:06 from 67.177.11.154

Great run Matt. I was excited to see you come along for the ride when Fritz and I strung it out a bit. That was really solid effort for you this morning.

From Matt Poulsen on Sat, Dec 08, 2012 at 13:33:40 from 98.202.242.213

Thanks Jake. Was a lot of fun. I felt great. Never labored. But you sure have an extra gear! Strong work. You looked very smooth and relaxed.

From bdase on Sat, Dec 08, 2012 at 17:13:00 from 67.199.164.200

I age with Fritz that you deserve the official seal today :). The smile on your face when you turned and gave us the thumbs up just before you guys took off on the way down was classic. The puma was strong and quick today.

From Matt Poulsen on Sat, Dec 08, 2012 at 18:56:55 from 166.137.156.175

Thanks Brandon. Not sure if I deserve the seal but I sure had fun. Getting in shape sure takes forever but it gradually happens.

From Fritz on Sat, Dec 08, 2012 at 19:45:53 from 67.177.4.64

I can only echo the other comments. Great effort and awesome way to finish. Thanks for keeping me company. :) The Official Seal of Awesomeness needs to be here where it belongs and because my blog might mysteriously disappear one day.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wKVJXvn8-Lg/Rv0dnEC23XI/AAAAAAAAAI8/MYk1GHTZRvY/s400/seal.gif

From Matt Poulsen on Sat, Dec 08, 2012 at 20:16:14 from 98.202.242.213

Means a lot coming from you Fritz. Your talent is so impressive. That Official Seal of Awesomeness is hilarious. Looking forward to the next long run.

From scottkeate on Sun, Dec 09, 2012 at 12:32:59 from 71.199.4.146

Great run my friend. Looking forward to many more impressive runs from you. I have the honor of running with you several times a week.

From Matt Poulsen on Sun, Dec 09, 2012 at 14:10:09 from 98.202.242.213

The honor is mine Scott! Time to help each other get even faster.

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