"A Hefty Hunk Of Steamin Junk"

December 2019

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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: 14.40 Month: 76.03 Year: 273.12
Kayano 29 Red/Blue Lifetime Miles: 136.15
Nimbus 25 Blue MS Lifetime Miles: 181.68
Nimbus 25 Blue New Lifetime Miles: 77.25
Nimbus 26 Dark Blue Lifetime Miles: 58.12
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
95.714.250.000.004.00103.96
Nimbus 21 Lite Blue Miles: 30.40Kayano 25 Grey & Black Miles: 18.50Nimbus 21 Bright Green Miles: 16.44Nimbus 22 Blue Miles: 26.40Kayano 26 Gray Miles: 8.13
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.250.000.000.000.007.25

Out past Mini Gu and towards Gu Corner, I'm just trying to keep my motivation going... It sure is hard sometimes. My average pace was 8:37 with a total time of 1:02:11, it was a good way to start the day.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 21 Lite Blue Miles: 7.25
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.200.000.000.000.006.20

Pretty little hill and then Back to the house via canal road, pace was labored but I got her done, average pace was 8:54 with a total time of 55:11.

See you tomorrow.

Kayano 25 Grey & Black Miles: 6.20
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.201.000.000.000.0010.20

Out to the riverbottoms via canal road, pace was pretty steady and comfortable so that was a nice surprise. My average pace 8:25 with a total time 1:25:36, it was a good way to end the week. i missed a few days so hopefully I can be more consistent next week. 

See you Monday.

Nimbus 21 Bright Green Miles: 10.20
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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 back via canal road, I felt okay but not great. My average pace was 8:54 with a total time of 54:35, I ran in shorts for the second time this month.

See you Tomorrow.

Nimbus 22 Blue Miles: 6.15
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.151.000.000.000.006.15

Pretty Little Hill and then Extended once I got back to the house, my average pace was labored but tolerable. I felt stronger on the way back than when I first started. My average pace was 8:45 with a total time of 53:49, two days in a row. I'll take it.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 21 Lite Blue Miles: 6.15
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.240.000.000.000.006.24

Salem Days 5K route extended. I didn't fell really good at all on this one. But that's okay at least I was able to get done. My Average pace was 8:53 with a total time 55:33, just trying to keep consistent and not go crazy.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 21 Bright Green Miles: 6.24
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.130.000.000.000.008.13

Out to Gu Corner and back, I felt just horrible... My legs were so tired and I had no energy at all and my pace reflected that. Damn! My average pace was 9:14 with a total time of 1:15:09, I'm glad this one is over.

See you Monday.

Kayano 26 Gray Miles: 8.13
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.751.000.000.000.004.75

Out to the T and back Via canal road, I added a little more when I retunred to the house. I wore shorts and my legs were starting to feel like blocks of Ice, when that sun goes down it gets chilly! My average pace was8:31 with a total time of 40:30, I had 1 MP mile at 7:57.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 21 Lite Blue Miles: 4.75
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.190.000.000.004.0014.19

Down to the riverbottoms and back via canal road, I flet decent and the pace was pretty steady so that was a plus. My average pace was 8:34 with a total time of 1:26:26, After running I went skiing for a half a day. Legs are trashed.

Nimbus 22 Blue Miles: 10.10
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Pretty little hill and then back to the house via canal road, my legs were still pretty trashed from Saturday but the lossened up towards the end and I added on after getting back to the house. My average pace was 8:51 with a total time of 53:19, its a good start to the week.

See you Tomorrow

Nimbus 21 Lite Blue Miles: 6.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.150.000.000.000.006.15

Out past Mini Gu Corner and back to the house Via canal road, I seemed to do okay, not real quick but I got her done. My average pace was 8:45 with a total time of 53:44.

See you tomorrow.

Kayano 25 Grey & Black Miles: 6.15
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.150.000.000.000.0010.15

So cold this morning that I felt like I was literially shutting down... It was all I could do to get to the house. It wasnt bad on the way out but thenm a north wind hit me on the way back and I just froze. Average pace was super slow as well at 9:15 with a total time of 1:33:47, I'm just glad to be down with this one.

See you Monday

Nimbus 22 Blue Miles: 10.15
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.001.250.000.000.006.25

Salem Days 5K Route Extended, I felt better towards the end and I was able to really open up my stride the last mile or so. It felt good. My average pace was 8:45 with a total time of 54:39, I had a 1.25 MP mile towards the end.

See you tomorrow.

Nimbus 21 Lite Blue Miles: 6.25
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.150.000.000.000.006.15

I didn't feel real great this morning, I spent the last 3 miles just trying to malke sure I beat the 9 minute guy... It wasn't real pleasant either... My average pace was 8:56 with a total time of 54:51, New start to the year tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

Kayano 25 Grey & Black Miles: 6.15
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
95.714.250.000.004.00103.96
Nimbus 21 Lite Blue Miles: 30.40Kayano 25 Grey & Black Miles: 18.50Nimbus 21 Bright Green Miles: 16.44Nimbus 22 Blue Miles: 26.40Kayano 26 Gray Miles: 8.13
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