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Location:

Fort Collins,CO,

Member Since:

May 15, 2003

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Unaided PR's:
5K: 14:48 (Track - 2001)
10K: 30:45 (Track - 2001)
10K: 31:32 (Bolder Boulder - 2013)
Half Marathon: 1:06:09 (Duluth - 2013)
Marathon: 2:17:54 (Grandma's) - 2014)
Marathon: 2:19:47 (Indianapolis Monumental - 2013)
Marathon: 2:19:49 (Indianapolis Monumental - 2010)

Aided PR's:
10K: 29:38 (Des News - 2011)
Half Marathon: 1:05:30 (TOU Half - 2011)
Marathon: 2:18:09 (St George - 2007)
Marathon: 2:17:35 (Boston - 2011)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in June of 2008. Started taking Enbrel in March, 2009.

Run as much as I can, and race as well as I can. Make the most of however much time I have left as an able-bodied runner.

Training for the 2018 Colorado Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run until I'm old, and then run some more. Stand tall.

Personal:

1 wife, 2 kids. 1 cat. Work as a GIS Specialist/Map Geek

Endure and persist; this pain will turn to your good. - Ovid

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. - Romans 5:1-5

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Saucony Trail Shoe Lifetime Miles:						247.50
Hoka Clifton Lifetime Miles:						491.50
Saucony Type A6 Lifetime Miles:						186.50
Saucony Zealot Lifetime Miles:						478.75
Saucony Kinvara 6 Lifetime Miles:						433.50
Saucony Kinvara 6-2 Lifetime Miles:						358.75
Brooks Pure Connect Blue Lifetime Miles:						337.25
New Balance Trainers Lifetime Miles:						314.50
New Balance 1400 Racers Lifetime Miles:						65.00
Brook Pureflow Lifetime Miles:						99.50

Fri, Nov 09, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
6.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.00

Who is running Moab? Who needs a place to stay??

David Nelson and I are in the process of reserving some cool cabins, just south of Moab (near the LaSalle Mnts) for the weekend of the race (March 8). Cost will be $40-$75 per person, per night, depending on numbers. Not KOA prices, I know, but these cabins are really nice. Let me know via email or this blog if you want in. We will make reservations by next week.

noon- went for an easy 6-miler along the canal trail to First Dam and back. Didn't wear watch. Everything feels good. I'm looking forward to resuming normal training next week.

(Elite: 44 miles)

Comments

From Jon on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 20:03:58

What is your marathon next Oct? No Ogden?

From Mik'L on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 20:14:48

I think Clyde and I are going to Moab. We stayed in some nice cabins south of Moab in September, I wonder if they are the same. Anyway, I think we would like to get in on these.

From Paul Petersen on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 20:16:14

Jon - Everything is speculative right now, but I want to do Twin Cities. I will probably do the U.S 25K Championships in Michigan as my peak spring race instead of a marathon, and work it in a part of a vacation to see family out there. I figure as long as I am going down to sea level anyway, I should get a race in.

From Paul Petersen on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 20:17:05

Mik'l - we'll count you in. How many brurgers will you each eat? 3? 4?

From Jon on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 20:19:57

Give at least 5 for Clyde

From dutch on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 21:21:35

whoa--you didn't say anything about brurgers...count me in!

Paul, I need to establish when we are drilling a certain hole in Savannah, GA. If it doesn't coincide, I'm absolutely going to run this race (and ski the corn for a bit afterwards. Dave, you in?)

will let you know asap

From dutch on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 21:23:53

Oh--and I have a hookup near Moab where we could stay for free. Brian Mcmullen lives there now and would love if we stayed there for a night or two. Something to think about...

From Ruthie on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 21:58:21

How cold is it in Michigan this time of year? Will I need cold-weather running gear?

From Paul Petersen on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 22:01:34

Ruth - Michigan can be cold this time of year. Although with global warming these days, it's hard to predict. Definitely bring your running pants, long sleeves, and gloves. Probably hat too just in case.

From Cody on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 22:13:22

Bethany and I are leaning towards Moab over Boston due to budget restraints. Put us down for a probably. (assuming you are still planning on it, rather than Ben's hookup)

I showed Beth a picture of the Bruger (from your Marathon GIS blog) and she thinks she can handle two. Its a bet! Actually, she couldn't even look at it, it made her so sick.

From Lybi on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 22:29:22

Hey Paul--I'm doing Moab, and I think those cabins sound like a great deal! Are girls allowed? We are not sure if James will be coming.

By the way, Ruthie, you'd be wise to bring warm running gear for Michigan. I lived in Ann Arbor for a couple years--it is a little colder than Provo, but more prone to precipitation. If you are going furthur North, bring an eskimo suit!

And Paul, I never thought that I'd say this, but your current blog picture is even cooler than the one of Gil in the undies.

From Ruthie on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 22:32:48

Thanks - I'm leaving tomorrow!!!!

From Mik'L on Sat, Nov 10, 2007 at 13:33:34

Hey Paul, I was just talking to my dad who always reserves our condo/cabin in Moab every year. Are the cabins you are talking about Coyote Run? They are really nice, that's where we stayed this year. But just so you know, Rim Village is near there and are cheaper. They are decent condos too. We have stayed there a few times. Just FYI!

From Mik'L on Sat, Nov 10, 2007 at 13:34:06

Oh- and I was also wondering how many nights you are getting it for, one or two?

From Paul Petersen on Sat, Nov 10, 2007 at 14:42:23

Mik'l - I don't know all the details actually, Dave Nelson is the one who found the cabins. We usually camp for the Moab race, so condos might be too much of a "jump up", and cabins are closer to what the spirit of the weekend is all about. (grilling meat over an open fire). I'm pretty sure we will just stay Friday and Saturday night.

Ben - it will make my day if you can come. Corn skiing sounds great. I'll politely pass on sleeping on your buddy's floor though. I doubt he wants 10 people over anyway.

Lybi - yes, girls are allowed, as long as they can handle the one brurger minimum.

From Stacy on Sat, Nov 10, 2007 at 14:50:18

Ben and Paul--corn skiing?

From Lybi on Sat, Nov 10, 2007 at 18:07:44

Bruger...minimum? Those two words just don't go together! But don't worry--I'll eat! I love brats.

From David on Sun, Nov 11, 2007 at 13:21:17

It's not Coyote Run, it's another group of cabins friends of mine stayed at last year after the race and raved about. The lottery opens this week so I'd like to make the reservation real soon. There are different sizes of cabins (sleep from 2-12 people, I'll check what's open then), so maybe we'll do a few rather than one big one. Good to hear so many people interested. Ben, get out here, I'll be on vacation that week also so we can ski and eat long breakfasts while these suckers work.

From Paul Petersen on Sun, Nov 11, 2007 at 16:26:58

Dave - perhaps the thing to do would be to reserve one bigger cabin. We can fill it with people who pay first (ie - 10-12 people), if there are extra people, or people who want their own cabin, but still want to stay with the group, they can make reservations on their own. And if we do not fill the cabin, then more room for the rest of us.

Are dogs allowed?

From Michelle on Mon, Nov 12, 2007 at 01:15:32

Um...Probably will have the husband and kids so we might want our own cabin.... you all might be greatfull for that too! Can someone give me the info and I can make us a resevation?

From Logan on Mon, Nov 12, 2007 at 13:42:23

I think Katey and I are planning on Moab as well. Hopefully their is enough room for everyone!

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