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Location:

Orem,UT,USA

Member Since:

Apr 03, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

HS/COLLEGE:
mile: 4:56, 2 mile: 10:21 (1978)
marathon: 2:52 (St. George 1982)
OLD MAN (20+ years later):
5K: 19:53 (Nestle/Art City Days 5K 2007)
10K: 39:55 (Spectrum 10K 2008)
half marathon: 1:26 (Hobble Creek 2008)
marathon: 3:07 (St. George 2007)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Get back to a BQ marathon time (currently 3:40).

Long-Term Running Goals:

Have fun running, keep fit, and fight middle age spread. Run consistently and injury free. Maintain a healthy balance between running and other life priorities. Encourage my ever-aging running buddies to keep running so we can continue to share runs on the trail instead of rocking chairs.

Personal:

Blessed to be married to Karen for 30 years. We have six children (4 daughters/2 sons) ages 16 to 30, and one wonderful granddaughter.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Altra Instinct 1.5 Lifetime Miles: 83.50
Altra Lone Peak 1.5 Lifetime Miles: 21.80
Saucony Guide 7 Blue 2 Lifetime Miles: 376.95
Saucony Fastwitch 6 Lifetime Miles: 200.05
Saucony Guide 7 Black 1 Lifetime Miles: 271.15
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
18.052.0014.200.000.0034.25
Mizuno Wave Rider 15 Miles: 12.20Saucony Guide 7 Miles: 22.05
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
0.000.006.000.000.006.00

6 miles @ 8:53/mi.  Murdock/Lindon loop.

I was expecting to meet Lyle and Kevin this morning. Due to a lengthy bathroom visit, I was a tiny bit late getting out the door. I ran towards the direction Lyle comes from, but after a block or two I began to fear he had already gone by. I turned and headed towards Kevin's house. I picked up the pace and held it for most of the 6 miles, but I never did see Lyle or Kevin. I don't know if I missed them or they didn't get out. Oh well. It was a good run anyway.

Mizuno Wave Rider 15 Miles: 6.00
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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.100.000.000.000.006.10

6.1 miles @ 9:58/mi.  Murdock trail south to Wil's Canyon Stop.

Saucony Guide 7 Miles: 6.10
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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.200.000.000.000.006.20

6.2 miles @ 9:21/mi. Murdock trail north with Kevin and Lyle.

Mizuno Wave Rider 15 Miles: 6.20
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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
0.000.006.200.000.006.20

6.2 miles @ 9:08/mi.  Murdock trail north solo.

Saucony Guide 7 Miles: 6.20
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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
5.752.002.000.000.009.75

6.5 miles @ 10:27/mi
3.25 miles @ ? (watch error)

I ran with Wayne and Kevin from Timpanogos Park to Vivian Park and back. Our watches had trouble connecting with the satellites at times.

We stayed together on the way up. Kevin had to get back so he pushed a little faster on the way back and Wayne told me to go with him. We ran 8:15-8:30-ish pace until Nunn's Park. I sent Kevin ahead and stopped at the bathroom. I then waited for my watch to lock back in. I wanted to push the two miles from Nunn's to Timpanogos and wanted to know my pace.

The Army soldiers were there again today. They do some fitness tests that include that 2 mile run. I ran the first mile in 7:11, very good for me. I had slowed to around 7:30 the second mile but then the first Army runner passed me. I hung onto him from behind (not literally) and ran 7:06 pace the second mile, passing Wayne with about 1/4 mile to go.

Very enjoyable morning.

Saucony Guide 7 Miles: 9.75
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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
18.052.0014.200.000.0034.25
Mizuno Wave Rider 15 Miles: 12.20Saucony Guide 7 Miles: 22.05
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