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Location:

Meridian,ID,US

Member Since:

Mar 31, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

PR's:

5K Beat Coach Pete Fun Run Boise, ID- 21:13(2009)

Meridan Barn Sour Days 10k, Meridian, ID- 41:32(2012)

Famous Potato Half Marathon, Boise, ID- 1:30:40 (2012)

Utah Valley Marathon, Provo, UT- 3:20:14 (2011)

Athlinks profile here.

Garmin Connect profile here.

Short-Term Running Goals:

2014 Racing Schedule and Goals: 

-Get healthy

-St. George Marathon, October 4, 2014, St. George, UT

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run at least one marathon every year until I buy the farm.

Qualify for Boston Marathon.

Personal:

Started running in November 2007 to get fit. Now I'm back almost to square one after back surgery. I did it once and I'll do it again.

"In truth, runners don't race other runners. They race against themselves: to conquer their wills, to transcend their weaknesses, to beat back their nightmares. And while a runner can't actually beat himself, he can beat his time. Even years into running, he can get better."  Running for His Life by Michael Hall. 

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
New Balance MR 1400 Lifetime Miles: 392.77
Saucony Kinvara 2 Lifetime Miles: 424.41
Saucony Kinvara 3 Lifetime Miles: 438.89
Saucony Ride 5 Lifetime Miles: 235.68
Brooks Launch (Blue/Yellow) Lifetime Miles: 282.52
Hoka Rapa Nui Tarmac's Lifetime Miles: 181.17
Hoka Clifton (Blue)(2) Lifetime Miles: 164.15
Fri, May 07, 2010
Total Distance
6.20

An evening run without wind.  Who knew there was such a thing?  Moderate pace until the 3/4M which ended up being a sprint to the finish with Martin coming from behind to edge me at the tape.  On the bright side, found out this morning that I won the lottery!  I'm in for my first St George Marathon in October.  Still haven't committed to the Potato Marathon next week.  My ankle has been bothering me more than usual and I don't feel like I'm in good marathon shape.  I'm probably in finishing marathon shape.  I could go out there next Saturday and knock one out but I feel like I don't want to unless I'm at least as prepared as my last/best marathon performance- and right now I'm not.  We'll see.

Saucony Tangent III Miles: 6.20
Comments
From Court on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 13:50:01 from 204.228.205.14

Have you decide on the potato run yet?

From Neil on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 14:05:46 from 164.165.24.5

I guess I should right? On one hand, I'm a little out of shape and slightly injured. On the other, more experience running 26.2 is always a good thing. What do you think?

From Court on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 18:07:37 from 204.228.205.14

Only you can answer that one. I'm a little out of too, but I went ahead and registered.

From Neil on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 19:00:46 from 164.165.24.5

I'm in. What's the worst that could happen right? Let me know if you need a ride.

From Court on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 23:08:12 from 204.228.205.14

A ride would be great. It will be fun. Thanks!

And since you asked: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/chao-247059-robinson-marathon.html

From Neil on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 11:40:26 from 164.165.24.5

OK. I'll be in Portland Wednesday afternoon until late Friday so let's figure out a time for me to be at your house. Also, I'll need directions to your house again. I think I remember how to get there but just to be safe.

PS- Thanks for the link. Very inspiring. ;)

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