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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
60.20
Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 12.42Brooks Launch (Black/Green) Miles: 10.94Saucony Tangent 4 Miles: 30.70Nike LunaRacer +2 Miles: 6.14
Mon, May 16, 2011
Total Distance
11.25

AM: Easy recovery run on the TM. Absolutely no soreness or ill effects from Saturday's race which was a pleasant change from my post-Robie Creek recovery. It was snowing this morning. It didn't stick, but that's really not the point when its May 16th!!  6M in 50 mins then a cooldown.  Another short run this evening.

PM:  Short progression run. Just short of 5M in 38 mins. Last mile @ goal MP. I felt really tight, not tight as in sore but tight as in strong and springy.

Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 6.32Brooks Launch (Black/Green) Miles: 4.93
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Tue, May 17, 2011
Total Distance
10.70

PM:  Ran over to the gym for a speed workout on the TM.  5 x 1200m @ 6:39/mi w/ 800m jog in between; cool.  These were the longest intervals I've done so far in this training cycle.  I'm pleased that I was able to complete these w/o too much strain and w/in a few days of racing a half marathon. I feel stronger then in any previous training cycle. Now if I can just get my diet squared away I'll be set. 

Saucony Tangent 4 Miles: 10.70
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Wed, May 18, 2011
Total Distance
12.15

Noon: Easy run (current MP) at lunch on the GB. Out and back from Ann Morrison Park to Willow Lane. Legs were a bit heavy and my hips were sore after last night's speed session. UVM announced via Twitter/FB that "The Original Creamies" will be an official sponsor. This made me very happy. 

930PM: Another 6.14 easy miles on the TM.

Nike LunaRacer +2 Miles: 6.14Brooks Launch (Black/Green) Miles: 6.01
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Thu, May 19, 2011
Total Distance
6.10

Noon: Easy out and back run on GB from Municipal Park. Bright sunshine and temp near 70 but breezy. The headwind occurred on the way back but I was still able to pick up the pace on the last half. 7:58/mi overall w/ last mile @ goal MP. Last 20 miler planned for tomorrow.

Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 6.10
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Fri, May 20, 2011
Total Distance
20.00

AM:  20 miles on the 20th of May. Mostly even splits with miles 19 & 20 being my quickest.  Last 20 miler before UVM 3 wks from tomorrow.  Took the day off so my dad, the boys and I could go fish the Duck Valley Res.  Now its time to hop in the car and drive 3 hours. 

Saucony Tangent 4 Miles: 20.00
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Totals
Total Distance
60.20
Wave Rider 12(3) Miles: 12.42Brooks Launch (Black/Green) Miles: 10.94Saucony Tangent 4 Miles: 30.70Nike LunaRacer +2 Miles: 6.14
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