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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
40.05
Asics DS Trainer 15 Miles: 33.60DS Racer 8 Miles: 6.45
Mon, Apr 05, 2010
Total Distance
7.25

Moderately paced TM run.  First run in my new DS Trainers.  Bought them 1/2 size larger this time and they were more comfortable coming out of the box.  Did have some chafing on my pinkie toes.  I'm not sure if that is more due to my socks are the relatively narrow toe box.  The 15's are supposed to have a larger toe box but I'm a little skeptical.  They do have noticeably more cushioning in the front which seems to give more spring from the toe/push off.

Asics DS Trainer 15 Miles: 7.25
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Tue, Apr 06, 2010
Total Distance
6.45

New shoes for the second day in a row.  Got these for road racing up to 1/2 marathon distance.  Probably won't use them at Robie Creek which is almost exclusively on dirt and gravel.  Snug fit but very light.  Moderate pace (10 sec over current MP).  Left knee starting to bark at me so I rolled it out good w/ the foam roller. 

DS Racer 8 Miles: 6.45
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Wed, Apr 07, 2010
Total Distance
7.14

Everyone in the house is sick to one degree or another.  I'm not sick but I do feel rundown.  Took it easy w/ a level TM run at about 8:45/mi pace throughout. 

Asics DS Trainer 15 Miles: 7.14
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Thu, Apr 08, 2010
Total Distance
6.91

Very slow TM run.  I felt good enough to pick up the pace but I didn't want to push my HR past 140 bpm.  I purchased a pair of Asics 2 in 1 running shorts.  Best running shorts ever.  They have a built in lycra boxer, light feel and a baggy fit that I like.  I might have to get a couple more.   

Asics DS Trainer 15 Miles: 6.91
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Sat, Apr 10, 2010
Total Distance
12.30

No workout yesterday- too many honey do's and a date w/ my wife.  Missed out on the Beat Coach Pete 5k this morning b/c I had to take my Mom to the airport.  Had a nice run.  Ran the first 4M w/ Martin.  My new trainers are starting to break in nicely.  12M+ in just under current MP. 

Asics DS Trainer 15 Miles: 12.30
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Totals
Total Distance
40.05
Asics DS Trainer 15 Miles: 33.60DS Racer 8 Miles: 6.45
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