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Location:

Salem,Ut,USA

Member Since:

May 06, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

2006 Ogden Marathon 4:19:33.

2006 St. George 4:05:31

2007 Riverwoods 1/2 Marathon 1:34:47

2007 Speedy Spaniard 10K 43:20

2007 Riverwoods 10 mile race 1:12:38

2008 St George Marathon 3:43:37 

2012 Spectrum 10K 43:54

2012 St. George Marathon 3:42:17 PR!

2014 St George Half  Marathon 1:40:34 C/PR

2019 American Fork Half Run Against Cancer 1:40:31 C/PR

2019 Nebo Half Marathon 1:38:09 2nd in my Age group 55-59.C/PR

Short-Term Running Goals:

 2024:

I'd like to just run more overall. 

Be more consistent.

Work on Speed.

Cross Train.

Run More races.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay healthy and keep running until I'm really old, and maybe get a Boston Qualify.

Personal:

I am Married and my wife Cindie and I have 5 kids. I am an insurance agent and have been for over 30 years.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 4.35 Year: 1029.47
Nimbus 25 Blue New Lifetime Miles: 174.36
Nimbus 26 Dark Blue Lifetime Miles: 187.75
Nimbus 26 Grey Lifetime Miles: 176.16
Cumulus 26 Lifetime Miles: 31.90
Nimbus 26 Sandstone Lifetime Miles: 109.68
Nimbus 26 Blue Red Stripe Lifetime Miles: 102.07
Nimbus 26 Orange/Green Lifetime Miles: 43.40
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.032.000.000.000.007.03

I was curious on how my legs would recover after my hard run yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised, again they had some bounce and zip in them which was really a incredible considering I have been battling leg fatigue the last month... I was able to handle a pretty steady pace throughout the whole run, I ran out towards the BYU farm as that is the flattest course and I didn't want to have any hills to contend with. My average pace was 8:23 with my heart rate average at 145 total time was 58:54. I am truly pleased with this run and I feel like I am taking a big step forward with good things to come, but I always leave the door open for set backs as this is the nature of this hobby or sport, whichever you prefer... Hopefully my legs will co-operate again tomorrow and Saturday, there is always that chance of delayed reaction to the hard training, but I will keep my fingers crossed: )

I also did the standard core training with push-ups and sit-up and crunches using the rubber ball.

See ya tomorrow.

Asic 2130 (78)

Comments
From JeffC on Thu, Mar 06, 2008 at 11:26:21

That is a great run Clay. Good news that your legs seem to have recoverd nicely. Seems like we go through these stretches of extra fatigue once in a while and then our consistent training eventaully pays off. I think you consistency is starting to pay off.

From James W on Thu, Mar 06, 2008 at 12:24:28

Way to go, Clay - sounds like a great run to me as well. Keep up the good work, and keep taking care of and listening to your body. You are well on the road to getting back to where you wanted to be last year before the stress fracture.

From Clay on Thu, Mar 06, 2008 at 12:52:39

Thanks guys for the support. I hope you are right, I really feel like I am turning the corner and I guess only time will tell... My next goal would be to get my speed back so I can catch you guys!!!

From Tom on Thu, Mar 06, 2008 at 15:30:20

Looking good Clay! Keep it up and the speed will come soon.

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