I ran for Utah State University for a few years from 1999-2002. I got a little burned out and took a break from running. Now 10 years later, I feel that there is still faster running left to accomplish. I started running again in mid-summer of 2012. I had a short spurt in 2009, but work got in the way.
PRs: Non-Aided
5K 15:53
8K 26:51
Marathon 2:45:24 Boston 2015
Aided PRs:
5K 15:50
10K 31:47
15K 52:25 (Blacksmith Fork Freedom Run 1999)
Half Marathon 1:16:28 SLC Haunted Half 2015
Marathon 2:38:12
I have ran 7 marathons and averaged = 2:51:58
Short-Term Running Goals:
Run a sub 17:00 5K again
2:45 Marathon
3000 miles in 2013
2013 Race Schedule:
St. Patrick's Day 5K 3/16 1st Place 17:22
Famous Idaho Potato Marathon 5/18 3rd Place 2:52:20
St. George Marathon 10/5 2:45:45
2014 Race Schedule:
Gold Rush Half Marathon 3/15 1st Place 1:21:11
Poultney Chili Cook-Off 5K 9/27 1st Place 16:59
Turkey Trot 11/27
2015 Race Schedule:
Boston Marathon 4/20/15 2:45:24
Run the Runway 3rd place
Huntsville Marathon 9/26/15 5th place. Took a chance and went out too fast. 2:53:19
Haunted Half SLC 10/24/15 3rd place 1:16:28
2016 Race Schedule:
Phoenix Marathon 2/27/16 2:51
Revel Mt. Charlston Marathon 5/7/16
St. George Marathon 10/1/16
Long-Term Running Goals:
Sub 2:35 Marathon
Personal:
I am married and have a 5 year old little boy and a 2 year old little girl. I graduated from USU in aviation and worked as a pilot for many years. After subsequential furloughs and lay-offs due to the economy, I decided to go back to school. I then graduated from the nursing program at Boise State University. I now fly the University of Utah AirMed (Lifeflight) airplane base in Rock Springs WY.
This was a really good run for me today, especially because I was sick for 3 days this week. I did my usual out and back form my house to BSU then East on the greenbelt. I did 12 easy (7:06) then 10 at MP (6:20) This run gives me a bit more confidence that I am recovering good from my injuries and for the marathon in 6 weeks. AP 6:46
Beat Coach Pete Scholarship 5K (3.1 Miles) 00:16:52, Place overall: 5
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
1.00
0.00
0.00
3.10
4.10
5:26, 5:30, 5:24, 32
I had a good race. I ran the time I wanted but, I made the mistake during the first mile of not hanging with the lead group of 7 ahead of me. I ran most of the race alone. (I passed one guy at 1.5 and the other at 2.75). At 0.5, I thought that they were going to fast and I would die later, so I eased up a bit. They came across the first mile at I about guessing 5:10 I eventually passed 2 of them (I passed one guy at 1.5 and the other at 2.75) but, I ran most of the race alone. In hindsite, I should have stayed with them. A guy I beat by 15 sec a month ago beat me by 35 sec today.
I did 8x800 AP 2:40. Average rest 1:36. I only got 6 in this morning because I wanted to watch the Boston Marathon. I was planning to go more later but that didn't work out.
What a tragic day in Boston! It makes me so mad and sad!
I did 3 miles WU then 12x400 with 2:00 rest. The 400s were all 74 and 75. Man was the wind blowing. My goal was 70-74.99 sec/400. I was a little tired from yesterday, and the it was windy.
I was not to happy with this workout. I did this same workout a month ago for 20 miles and I was 10 sec AP slower today. I planned on doing 23 (only did 21.5) with 1 easy followed by 3 at MP throughout the workout but, I had to cut it short and do the last 3 mile MP at easy pace. I was starting to cramp in both calf muscles and I was starting to bonk a little bit. I might have been my poor nutrition the last 2 day I hope and not a decline in fitness. I have increased mileage and have been able to put 2 days/week speed since my hip is better. That may have added to the run. Hopefully I will be ready to win the Famous Idaho Potato Marathon in 4 weeks.
