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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: 6.30 Month: 47.70 Year: 352.61
Nimbus 27 Blue Lifetime Miles: 166.27
Nimbus 26 Sandstone Lifetime Miles: 176.70
Nimbus 27 Grey/Orange Lifetime Miles: 146.42
Nimbus 26 Gray/Orange Lifetime Miles: 134.55
Nimbus 27 Gray & Orange Lifetime Miles: 145.26
Hoka Clifton10 Lifetime Miles: 118.84
Nimbus 27 New Gray/ Orange Lifetime Miles: 140.56
Nimbus 28 Lite Lifetime Miles: 138.80
Nimbus 28 Black Lifetime Miles: 49.60
Asic SuperBlast 3 Orange Lifetime Miles: 10.45
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
129.9515.950.000.002.00147.90
Nimbus 27 New Gray/ Orange Miles: 55.20Hoka Clifton10 Miles: 2.00Nimbus 28 Lite Miles: 59.95Nimbus 28 Black Miles: 30.75
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.200.000.000.000.005.20

Out towards Payson via canal road. My average pace was 9:29 with a total time of 49:18, I finished with some upper body weights and some pushups. Its a good start to the week. Legs and foot were pretty stiff and sore and would just never loosen up but I got her done.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 27 New Gray/ Orange Miles: 5.20
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0.000.000.000.002.002.00

20 Minutes on the elliptical and then lower body weights and then the bands. Pushups and stretching to finish up.

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Hoka Clifton10 Miles: 2.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.150.000.000.000.006.15

Pretty little Hill Extended. I felt pretty darn good today. My average pace was 8:42 with a total time of 52:25, I finished up with some upper body weights and some pushups. it was a beautiful afternoon.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 28 Lite Miles: 6.15
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.150.000.000.000.006.15

Out to Mini Gu corner and back. My average pace was 9:05 with a total time of 55:45, no weights tonight not enough time.

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Nimbus 27 New Gray/ Orange Miles: 6.15
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.300.000.000.000.006.30

Out towards Payson Park but I cut out the rollers... My average pace was 9:10 with a total time of 57:49, I finished up with some lower body weights and band work. I'm glad I got out. My legs were not as frisky as they were the previous few days but I'll take it.

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Nimbus 28 Lite Miles: 6.30
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.150.000.000.000.006.15

Mini Gu Corner and then back to the house. I felt okay. Tires but better turnover on the way back. Last mile was like old times, 8:30... My average pace was 9:07 with a total time of 56:03, I finished up with some upper and lower body weights and some pushups. I also did the bands. I had a prretty good week. At least for me anyway.

See you Monday

Nimbus 27 New Gray/ Orange Miles: 6.15
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.300.000.000.000.006.30

Payson Park Loop but I stopped short of the park. Legs were clunky and sloppy but pace was still tolerable. My average pace 9:04 with a total time of 57:02, I finished up with some upper body weights, some pushups and then band work. Its a good start to the week.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 27 New Gray/ Orange Miles: 6.30
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.150.000.000.000.006.15

Out to Mini Gu corner in the wind. I did pretty good with the wind in my face mopst of the way. My average pace was 9:14 with a total time of 56:50. Not bad considering the damn wind.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 28 Lite Miles: 6.15
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.350.000.000.000.006.35

Salem Days 5K route in reverse and extended. I felt really good on this one and my legs were pretty good tunover wise. I did well on the uphill portions and on the flatter places. My average pace was 8:35 with a total time of 54:33, Ifinished up with some upper and lower body weights and band training. It was a good day.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 27 New Gray/ Orange Miles: 6.35
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.300.000.000.000.006.30

Out towards Payson Park but stopped short. My average pace was 9:18 with a total time of 58:22. Leg turnover wasnt as good as Wednesday but I tryed to stay with it. Beautiful morning.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 27 New Gray/ Orange Miles: 6.30
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.150.000.000.000.007.15

Out to Mini Gu and then back to the house and then I takced on one more. My average pace was 9:20 with a total time of 1:06:39, I finished up with some upper and lower body weights and some band work. I felt stiff theough out the run and my turnover was not great but I got her done.

See you Monday.

Nimbus 28 Lite Miles: 7.15
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.300.000.000.000.006.30

Payson park loop but I stopped short. My average pace was 9:00 with a total time of 56:35, I finished up with some upper body weights and some pushups. The last couple of miles my stride opened up a little morre than normal which was a nice surprise. Slowly progressing in the right direction. My weight is at 179.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 27 New Gray/ Orange Miles: 6.30
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.003.300.000.000.006.30

I felt really good this morning... Turnover was great and stride felt longer and more fluid. My average pace was 8:24 with a total time of 52:40, I had 3 MP miles in there at, 8:09, 8:09, 7:56, .30 7:52. It was like old times out there. It felt like 2019. HAHA.

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Nimbus 28 Lite Miles: 6.30
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.300.000.000.000.006.30

Out towards Payson Park. I felt pretty good but not as good as yesterday but still really good... My average pace was 8:44 with a total time of 55:00, I finished up with some upper body weights. Beautiful morning.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 27 New Gray/ Orange Miles: 6.30
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.150.000.000.000.006.15

Out to Mini Gu corner and then back to the house. I just tried top take easier today and enjoy then run. My average pace was 9:18 with a total time of 57:07, lower body weights and then some band work and some pushups.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 27 New Gray/ Orange Miles: 6.15
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.004.250.000.000.008.25

Harrys Hill up! I felt good on the upohill  and the downhill and pretty good on the flat too. I had some MP miles again today. 7:53, 8:15, 8:05, 8:04, .20 8:14. Upper and lower body weights and pushups and some band work. Another good week. Hopefully I can stay improving and getting stronger. My average pace was 8:43 with a total time of 1:11:54. I felt like I couldv'e kept going which means I am getting stronger.

See you Monday.

Nimbus 28 Lite Miles: 8.25
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.001.200.000.000.007.20

Out towards Payson and back. I felt pretty good on the last half and my stride opened up again pretty well. My average pace was 8:41 with a total time of 1:02:29, I finished up with some upper body weights and some pushups. Its a good start to the week.

See you Monday.

Nimbus 28 Black Miles: 7.20
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.150.000.000.000.006.15

Out to Mini Gu corner and then back to the house. Legs were super tired this morning and my tunrover was a little restricted for soem reason but I hung in there and got her done. My average pace was 9:16 with a total time 56:55, I finished up with some lower body weights and some pushups.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 28 Lite Miles: 6.15
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.253.000.000.000.007.25

Pretty Little Hill extended. I felt pretty good again on this one. My average pace was 8:28 with a total time of 1:01:04. i had 3 MP miles at 8:12, 8:02, 8:06, I finished up with some lower body weights. It was a successful run.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 28 Black Miles: 7.25
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.300.000.000.000.006.30

Out towards Payson Park but I was not feeling great. I had my blood drawn and I felt lightheaded and weak. My average pace was 9:03 with a total time of 57:00. No weights today. It was a beautiful morning to run.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 28 Lite Miles: 6.30
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.150.000.000.000.009.15

Out to Gu Vorner and back and then I added anothe mile once I got back to the house. Legs were trashed and I didn't feel good at all but I got her done. My average pace was 9:27 with a total time of 1:26:24, I finished up with uppe and lower body weights.

See you Monday

Nimbus 28 Black Miles: 9.15
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.004.200.000.000.007.20

Out towards Payson and then back to the house. My legs really opened up today and the turnover and pace were like old times. My average pace was 8:14 with a total time of 59:33. I had MP miles of 8:12, 8:00, 7:58, 7:53, .20 8:09. I finished up with some upper body weights. It was a great day for me and I feel like I am makking progress.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 28 Lite Miles: 7.20
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.150.000.000.000.007.15

Pretty Little Hill extended. Turnover was pretty damn good again. My average pace was 8:39 with a total time of 1:01:37, I finished up with some lower body weights and some pushups. Last few miles were 8:11, 8:12. .15 8:15. I'll take it.

See you tomorrow.

 

Nimbus 28 Black Miles: 7.15
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
129.9515.950.000.002.00147.90
Nimbus 27 New Gray/ Orange Miles: 55.20Hoka Clifton10 Miles: 2.00Nimbus 28 Lite Miles: 59.95Nimbus 28 Black Miles: 30.75
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