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.
Warmed up then did a 4 mile tempo, 3 mile tempo 2 mile tempo, and then 1 mile tempo. AP 5:52. I took a 3 minute rest in between sets. I wanted to do 4,3,3, but was just spent.
Very nice run today along the greenbelt in cool temperatures. I am so happy with this workout. During this long run today I did 13.1 miles at MP 6:10 AP. I did this workout 2 weeks ago with 12 miles @ MP while averaging 6:07 but I felt so much better today. It seamed a lot easier today and I felt in control and relaxed. I also felt like I could have done 1-2 more miles at that pace but stopped so that I am abe to recover quicker. Other things going for me today with this run was I did it solo and I didn't take any gel, and it was non-aided with some rolling hills. I did have to take a potty break but I was able to hold it off until close to the end and after the MP miles. AP 6:29
Did an easy 11.1 Greenbelt loop this morning I decided to postpone the hard workout until tomorrow since I had a hard time sleeping this weekend. AP 7:11
I did an easy 6 then a tempo run @ 6:00/mile pace just faster than MP. I didn't want to go to hard today because STG is in 3 weeks. I got stung by a wasp and I had to stop and pee 7 times in the first 5 miles. Good thing I was not racing today.
The first one would have been faster if I didn't take so long stretching. I got a little cold. I really only wanted to do these @ 3:40 but they ended up being faster. If I had wanted to push this workout, I could have ran a bunch more or ran them all at 2:30 without to much problem.
Did a 15 mile med-long run. I did the last 3 at MP effort. 6:25 (up hill) 6:08, 6:05 AP 6:44 I was feeling ready to reach my goal or sub 2:39:xx in St George.
The only doubt is that my L hip flexor (The one I injured at the begining or the year) flared up :( a little from my OVERLY ZEALOUS STRIDES that I did on Thur. Hope ibuprofen, I can fix the problem within the next 2 weeks. Good thing it is taper time.
Easy 8 this afternoon. My hip was not sore before the run. It was a little tight during the run, but almost not noticable. It was a little sore a few hrs after the run. AP 7:02. I will continue to ice and use anti-inflammatories.
Warmed up a feew miles then did 2 miles at MP 6:00, 6:03. Then cooled down a few miles. I wore my race gear including my Kinvaras that I MIGHT wear. I bought them online and the are a half size to big. All the reviews said that they run a half size to small. I don't know if that will effect my stride. The side of my calf got a little tight and I am wondering if it is the shoes?
My hip held out just fine, a little tight when I started but loostened up after the warmup.
