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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
Totals
Total Distance
62.11
Saucony Kinvara 2 Miles: 26.36Nike LunaRacer +2 (2) Miles: 35.75
Mon, Mar 26, 2012
Total Distance
9.90

Mesa, AZ

8AM: Easy recovery run. Beautiful weather here- sunny with highs in the 70's-80's all week. Oranges in full bloom everywhere. Gonna try some trails tomorrow out in the desert nearby. Lots of options here- paved sidewalk, gravel canal banks to dirt trails.

Saucony Kinvara 2 Miles: 9.90
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Tue, Mar 27, 2012
Total Distance
14.25

730AM: Medium Long Run- Found a nice canal road that took a couple miles outside of Mesa city limits. Slight uphill grade and against the wind on the way out. Temps a little warmer but not what you would call hot, especially for AZ. Felt good to see some new geography/terrain and not run on pavement.

Nike LunaRacer +2 (2) Miles: 14.25
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Wed, Mar 28, 2012
Total Distance
6.51

Mesa, AZ

7AM: Easy recovery run on a canal path through town. Temps are getting warmer by the day. I have a hard LT workout planned for tomorrow so I'm planning on getting up a little earlier to avoid the heat. Going to see Dodgers v. Giants at Scottsdale Stadium this afternoon w/ the boys. They've never been to a MLB game, spring training or otherwise, so it should be a blast.

Saucony Kinvara 2 Miles: 6.51
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Thu, Mar 29, 2012
Total Distance
21.50

8AM: Moved up my easy long run because we'll be travelling on Saturday. Ran the canal road from Mesa to Gilbert and back. Had an emergency trying to find a public restroom at the ten mile mark but fortunately google maps helped me locate a youth baseball complex. It appeared like a beautiful oasis in the desert. Sweet relief!!! Got a little warm the last 10k and my hips were a bit sore. Luckily,my bro-in-law has a pool and the water is still cool this time of year. Felt pretty good, almost like taking a nice ice bath.

Nike LunaRacer +2 (2) Miles: 21.50
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Fri, Mar 30, 2012
Total Distance
9.95

Mesa, AZ

8AM: Last full day in the desert. 2M warm; 6M @ tempo effort; cool. Went by effort v. strict pacing. First 3M were moderate uphill + wind. Felt good to stretch out the legs. Didn't think I would be able to do anything but a recovery run the way my heel & PF were barking at me the first mile. Started to feel better in mile 2. Lowlight was being scared sh&$less by a stray dog that was napping in a bush as I approached. The thing was some sort of boxer/ great Dane mix. Thought he was gonna charge but he let me back away and cross the street w/o giving chase.

Saucony Kinvara 2 Miles: 9.95
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Totals
Total Distance
62.11
Saucony Kinvara 2 Miles: 26.36Nike LunaRacer +2 (2) Miles: 35.75
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