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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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Race: Law Day 5K (3.1 Miles) 00:15:16, Place overall: 3
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.400.000.003.100.0010.50

Ran the Law Day 5K in Salt Lake City this morning. Chad invited me onto his team, and we decided to make a family day out of it, with brunch and the Salt Lake City Zoo afterward. We got up at 4:45AM, ate breakfast, and scooped Seth out of bed and straight into the car seat, still in his PJ's (hoping he would fall back asleep...he didn't).

Got to the U of U campus at 7AM, parked, found Chad, got my number, and then warmed up. Ran about a mile with Chad, and then I met up with Sasha and Jeff, and we ran the whole course. I'm glad we did the whole course, because there are lots of little turns, curbs, bumps, and other nuances. I would describe the route as "goofy but fun". The first mile is mostly uphill, and then the last two miles are mostly flat or downhill. And lots of turns, did I mention that? But the course was well-marked, and I never had any issues during the race.

This is a team competition between law firms, and Chad had assembled a group of ringers to beat the beat the other law office's group of ringers. It was myself, Jeff McClellan, Josh Stephan, Emily Bates, and Lindsey Dunkley on our team, going against Teren Jameson, Nate Hornok, Albert Wint, Sue Nielson, and Devra Veirkant on the other team (forgive my spelling on all names, or if I missed anyone). We all matched up pretty well, so it would be a toss-up. The winner is based on cumulative time of all 5 team members. Last year's competition was decided by only a few seconds. Obviously, I was most worried about Teren, but was also concerned about Nate Hornok, as he is quite fast at the 5km distance. On my team, I expected to get stiff competition from Jeff.

I finished the warmup, and was surprised to see how many other runners were there. Several hundred, a good turnout. Found an empty bathroom inside, and finished up that whole business. Did a few strides, and they were ready to start the race. (after a lot of talking).

They started the race with a gavel, and Teren immediately tore off at a mad pace on the initial downhill part. Jeff was hot on his heels. I didn't go out with them...because I couldn't. It was pretty much beyond my full sprint. There was some other guy ahead of me as well, but I passed him after about a quarter mile. The race turned left, and started going uphill. I just tried to keep them both in reach.

We wound around campus. All of the turns made it fun, but I had no idea how fast we were going. Seemed too fast though. I managed to make up some ground on Jeff and Teren and got within a second or so of them, but then they extended their lead on a short downhill section. Then we had a fairly long, straight uphill around the one-mile mark (which I missed), and I closed a little bit on them again. At 2km the course turns right and starts going downhill. Teren and Jeff extended their lead again on the downhill and started to gap me pretty good. I was running about as fast as I could, but it wasn't fast enough. Kind of the story of the race. And I'm not sure why I was running the uphills better than the downhills.

And that's pretty much how the rest of the race went. Teren and Jeff were running up front, and I was chasing, chasing. Lots of twists and turns, lots of downhill, but also some flat stretches and uphill segments. It was kind of a whirlwind. I felt pretty good, never felt like I was tanking or losing my form, but I just couldn't catch them. I never really gave up the idea that I could close the gap, until about 1km left, and by then the lead had gotten pretty big. I finished the race strong, and came in about 20 seconds behind Teren and Jeff. It was actually a pretty good race to watch. Jeff was obviously running with some fire and enthusiasm to try to take down Teren (when you're at the top, you're a marked man). Jeff even made a move and passed him during the last mile, and I thought he might get it. But Teren was able to finish off the race, and ended up a couple seconds ahead of Jeff. But it was a gutsy and strong performance on Jeff's part. Good race by Teren too. The guy definitely knows how to race, and when to turn it on.

Jeff and Teren finished a few seconds under 15:00, and I came in at 15:16. Turns out that Nate Hornok was hot my heels, as he finished in 15:20 or so. I think he was probably closing a bit on me, and just ran out of road. Speaking of running out of road, due to these fast times, we all suspected that the course was a bit short. The route is usually certified, but part of the route is in a construction zone this year, so they had to throw something together, and when that happens it's usually not accurate. But better short than long, in my book. Less running.

It was a beautiful morning to run. Perfect weather with clear skies and no wind. I enjoyed this race and felt pretty good. Results are still being sorted out due to a timing issue, but it looks like we won the team competition. The top 2 runners on each team pretty much canceled each other out, but we gained a lot with our first woman finisher, Lindsey. Good race also by Josh, who I think beat Albert for the 3rd male slot.

Oh, and splits? I have none. Both miles and kilometers marked, but they were the tiniest little signs ever. Humorous, actually. I like racing splitless, so I'm good with it. But each marker was a little 4"x4" card on stick. The only one I caught was 2km, and I was at 6:25-ish.

Enjoyed brunch and the zoo after the race.

Saucony Type A Miles: 3.50Brooks Adrenaline 10 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From Cody on Sat, May 15, 2010 at 22:34:04 from 174.52.244.185

Cool Race, looks like lots of fun. Do the lawyers stand around at the finish bickering over the results? Or is there a judge to settle disputes?

My opinion, you are fast on the uphills because you are strong (very strong), but you have done little to get your top gear going (ie speed work). Put them in that Indy race last week with you and they may have suffered a bit more....

From Steve on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 00:02:08 from 64.134.158.81

Man, that's some speed! That was a grouping of the fastest Utah runners out there. Would have been fun to watch, not so fun to try and run with ya'll!

From Little Bad Legs on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 00:17:37 from 67.170.153.203

Impressive run, as always!

From Burt on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 00:37:10 from 98.177.220.145

I agree with Steve. That would have been a fun one to watch.

From Walter on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 01:25:17 from 24.10.169.110

Cody, that is freakin funny! Great job Paul. Holy mother of pearl a 4:55 ave? Jeff and Teren have some amazing leg turnover!

From Lindsey Dunkley on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 02:27:39 from 75.169.155.111

Good job today...I saw you in passing after the race but didn't get to actually meet you. Maybe another race. Fun to be on the same team as such speedy men :)

From Scott Ensign on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 22:20:46 from 65.100.253.227

nice job Paul. and nobody got sued?

From Superfly on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 23:38:41 from 208.117.127.110

Solid race Paul sounds like a cool little event. Way too fast for my liking but cool nonetheless.

From Seth on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 12:24:34 from 199.188.28.8

Great run! I'm always impressed by your speed.

From jtshad on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 12:26:15 from 204.134.132.225

Awesome time, nice to have such good competition to push you! OTQ here you come!

From Maurine/Miles on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 14:52:39 from 63.255.172.2

Great run, Paul. Looks like you might have another good year.

From Paul on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 15:15:05 from 65.103.252.214

Thanks everyone. I hope it's the beginning of a good year as well. Chad told me about a Law Day race in some other state, where an ambulance services as the pace car. Now THAT'S funny!

From Sasha Pachev on Wed, May 19, 2010 at 12:52:11 from 192.168.1.1

After some analysis I concluded the course was comparable to Heart of Holladay/Murray Fun Days/new Draper Days. In other words, a certified loop course with sane hills and no crazy turns. So this was actually a very solid performance.

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