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Location:

Riverton,UT,

Member Since:

Aug 19, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

5K PR 17:03 (2002)

10K PR (aided) Provo River 10k Uneventful10/05/2013 - 35:23

2013 Provo River Half (Time Trial) - 1:17:55 (PR)

2010 Citrus Heritage 10k - 37:42

2013 Fit For Life Half Marathon (Boise, ID)  - 1:20:40 (unaided PR)

2013 SOJO Marathon - 2:54:39 (PR)

2011 Fleet Feet Turkey Trot 5k - 17:56 (recent PR)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Get comfortable at 5:50 mile pace. 

2013 Race Schedule

Riverton Half Marathon - March 23th

Ogden Marathon - May 18th

Riverton 10k - July 4th

Fit For Life Half Marathon - Boise, ID - July 13th

SOJO Marathon - South Jordan - October 19th

Long-Term Running Goals:

Have a marathon time in the 2:30's

Personal:

Perhaps the skinniest healthy runner you will meet.  I am 6'-1" and 123lbs.  It doesn't matter if I run or not it is just how I am built. 

I am 38, married (Aubrey) and have two boys Steffin (9) & Alex (6)

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Merrel Road Glove 2 Lifetime Miles: 620.30
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
555.886.0025.300.00587.18
Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 206.43
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.000.003.000.005.00

(6) 800's - 2:46, 2:49, 2:54, 2:53, 2:51, 2:49 

(1) mile warm-up (1) mile cool-down

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Chevron loop - 7:37 pace 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

6 miles ran easy at 7:32 pace - 10:00 pm to 10:45 pm

Comments
From Kam on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 17:09:49 from 68.66.163.179

Are you targeting a specific marathon? That's an amazing 5k time.

From Chad Robinson on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 20:28:58 from 208.110.158.2

Thanks for the kudos! I am looking to run either TOU or St. George. I really want a solid year of 70's-80's going in.

From Kam on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 20:40:32 from 68.66.163.179

Wow. That's a lot of miles. I'm trying to figure out if a sub-3 is possible without hitting those kinds of totals. That's a huge time commitment, and sort of a mental obstacle for me to overcome. Good luck with your training. May the avoid the injury plague.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.006.000.000.008.00

Did the 8 mile run from out of Butterfield Canyon (about 2.5 miles up) to home.  First mile was easy warm-up at 6:57 (down-hill assisted) next 6 miles were Tempo at 6:25 pace. Finished up with a mile cool-down at 7:31

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Herriman Elementary Loop - 7:38 pace

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.800.000.000.009.80

7.52 minute miles

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.600.000.000.006.60

7:47 mile pace - Herriman Elementary Loop - Calf muscles were a little tight (probably from working in the KSO's.

Comments
From Jason McK on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 12:20:11 from 63.255.173.99

Gotta love KSOs!

From Chad Robinson on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 20:22:46 from 208.110.158.2

I've been running in my Adizero pro's (4.5 oz) all summer changing me to a mid/forefoot striker. I just got my vibrams a week and a half ago and have put 60 mile on them. I will be running in my flats for the TOU half however.

From Jason McK on Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 11:59:15 from 63.255.173.99

Good luck at the half. Are you shooting for 1:25? Seems slow for a 17:03 5k (not that it is slow, I haven't been able to break 1:25, though I haven't broken 20:00 for a 5k either.)

From Chad Robinson on Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:08:25 from 67.136.62.186

My 5K time was from 2002. I must admit that I have been pretty lazy for the last 7 years. I think right now I could get a 5K in the 18 range. I am shooting for 1:25 on the half (anything less is gravy). Of course upon discovering this blog I know I now need to increase mileage up from 45 mpw to 70/80+.

From Jason McK on Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 14:25:43 from 63.255.173.99

Hmm - I would guess that if you can run a 5k in 18, with 45 mpw, you could definitely beat 1:25 - even by minutes. Last year, I was running about 35-40 mpw and ran 1:25:37 - my fastest 5k ever really was part of this race - 19:51. It has a lot of gradual decline, probably worth around 2 minutes. Have you used the predictor on this blog? Good luck.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

7:37 pace - Herriman Elementary Loop

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.003.000.006.00

I once again ran my Herriman Elementary Loop - I decided to pick up the pace on three of the miles just to warm up the legs.  The 1st was uphill (+121ft) @ 7:17 ,the 2nd was downhill (-50ft) @ 6:25 and the 3rd was even @ 6:36.  The other 3 miles were at about 7:35 pace.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Herriman Elementary loop again (pace 7:41) - yes there is a trend forming - just keeping it easy before TOU half on Saturday. I start my slow and steady climb to 80 mpw next week (40-50mpw has been my max lifetime). 

Race: TOU Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:23:03, Place overall: 21, Place in age division: 4
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.0013.100.0013.10

I have been looking forward to this race for a long time now.  To put it in perspective I must give a little back story.  Last year was the first year I had actually run consistently since 2002 (I finally got off of my lazy butt) and progress was slow.  I ran the Sandy Midnight Moon 5k in 19:10 last year and then more or less shut down running the end of September (used the busy excuse).  On the day after Thanksgiving I was involved in a rabbit hunting accident which resulted with me have having a .22 shell in my back and a punctured lung.  Amazingly, the only real thing the bullet affected was my left lung (it missed everything else that could have made it worse or fatal).  As a result of my punctured lung I had to cut all physical exercise for about 6-weeks.  I did a few training runs in April despite the protest of my lungs and started slowing building miles in May.  I did the race for the cure and two local Stake 5k's the month of May (all in the 21-22 min range).  I did the Riverton 10k July 3rd in 40:37 and continued to build mile in anticipation of the TOU half. 

My goal when I first signed up the for the race was a sub-1:30 but as my training progressed I thought a sub-1:25 was very plausable.  I did drive the course and ran the last 4-miles a few weeks ago so I had a good idea what the course was going to be like.

As always I started out the race fast my first mile split was 5:52:39 which I subsiquently readjusted over the next 6-miles - 6:04, 6:08, 6:12, 6:09, 6:14, 6:08 (loved that tail wind coming out of the canyon. Over those 6 miles I was passed by a couple runners and passed a couple myself. Mile 8 was 6:19, mile 9 was 6:24 (feeling the road some on the bottom of my feet), mile 10 was 6:24 as well, and 11 was 6:38 (of course the uphill must start after a 90deg turn).  Mile 12 clocked in 7:01 (funny how that hill didn't seem so bad a few weeks ago) and my legs were definately tired and I was feeling my feat more. Mile 13 gave some love back with a 6:31 and the last 0.1 was 49 seconds +/-. 

I ended up having blisters on the pad of my feat at the base of each big toe but otherwise came out feel pretty ok.  I am looking forward to building my base mileage to the 60-80 mpw range over the next several months and seeing where that takes my times over the next year an onward.  TOU half and TOU Marathon (my debut marathon) will be on the scedule next year. 

I did enjoy meeting some of the fellow bloggers and look forward to more in the future.

Comments
From jtshad on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 08:03:48 from 69.20.183.178

Welcome to the blog and congrats on running a strong race to get a PR!

From Kelli on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 10:49:39 from 71.219.102.155

GREAT TO MEET YOU AGAIN and figure out where we met first! Glad you are smarter than me!!!

You are doing absolutely amazing, I am, however, bummed because now I can not win the Herriman Stake 5k anymore!!!!

Looking forward to keeping in touch with the skinniest runner out there, ya got that right! Come on over, I will feed you ice cream every day and maybe that will help.

Best of luck with your training and future races.

From Jason McK on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 13:28:55 from 97.117.53.18

Awesome race and report (nice recovery from a gun shot) - though I wouldn't wait until TOU full for a marathon debut. I'm sure you want your debut to be really fast, but the Ogden Marathon is a nice one to start with. Then you can see how well you improve with summer training!

From Walter on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 00:54:01 from 24.10.169.110

Wow, I didnt know you were shot! I know you will be amazed at your progress. My first marathon was 3:30 and I have shaved an hour off that in 6 years. Keep up the good work.

From Chad Robinson on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 01:15:49 from 208.110.158.2

jtschad - Thanks for the welcome

Kelli - I would love to take you up on the ice cream but I don't think it would help (I am already somewhat of a chocolate-a-holic). Besides is ice cream really good for recovery? I'm not certain Sasha would approve.

Jason - I will definately have to give Ogden a look

Walter - This will be the first time in my life that I have actually ran year round. I really do seem to have a quick healing body, so hopefully it handles the increased mileage well. Thanks for the encouragement.

From Burt on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 01:45:23 from 68.225.214.248

Nice job Wolverine!

Kelli - I wish you'd feed my ice cream every day.

From Kelli on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 09:26:07 from 71.219.102.155

Well, if chocolate milk is good for recovery than ice cream HAS to be!!! I feel very recovered and I have had more ice cream than should be legal since Saturday!

;o) Have a great week!

From Kelli on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 09:26:50 from 71.219.102.155

And Burt, if you were my neighbor I would! If I lived in AZ I would eat even more than I already do.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 easy mile at 7:45 pace - What a nice clear, calm and cool night.  Perfect for a run.

Comments
From allie on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 13:34:20 from 161.38.218.168

nice pace. sounds like a great run.

From Chad Robinson on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 21:39:06 from 208.110.158.2

Thanks! The way my schedule works out I do all my weekday runs at night. By the way, quite the epic run/survival event for you on Monday.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7.0 miles @ 7:36 pace

Comments
From Adam RW on Wed, Sep 01, 2010 at 08:39:25 from 155.101.152.123

Hi Chad,

My name is Adam and you beat me to posting the JAP article on the 2hr marathon. Out of curiosity do you study exercise physiology? I currently am a post-doc here at the U. I focus mostly on diabetes research but have strong interests in exercise phys for some reason, can't figure out why :)... In any case welcome to the blog and good luck on your build up to next years debut in the marathon.

From Chad Robinson on Wed, Sep 01, 2010 at 10:19:05 from 67.136.62.186

No, I just love learning and gathering information. I came accross the Science of Sport blog about 2 months ago. They have great discussion and phsyiological perspectives on running, cycling and other athletic events. I have certainly learned alot reading there blog. Thanks, for the welcome.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles @ 7:31 pace

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

4 easy miles at 7:42 pace after getting home from the Utah football game.  GO UTES!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.000.000.000.009.00

This run started off well enough but about 3 miles in I started developing a pain at my left leg ball joint.  I have had minor issues from time to time with my right side, but never on the left.  I am not sure if I tweeked something playing ultimate frisbee, or if an accumulation of late nights caught up with me, but it didn't bode well considering I plan on running 14 tommorow.  I ended up walking the last mile of my run.  I average 8:10's for the 9 miles I ran.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Took the day off.  Left hip was still sore.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.500.000.000.0013.50

Decided to give Saturday's planned 14 miler a try.  The hip felt pretty good from the start and I was suprised to see a first mile time of 7:17 (must be the 2 day off).  My turn over remained nice for the next several miles but my hip started talking to me again around mile 4.  I stop and did some stretching which did help (the soreness was off and on).  I averaged about 7:30 per mile for the first 10 miles.  Miles 11, 12 and 13, however, were much left enjoyable with that blasted hip (the legs felt great) 7:45, 7:40 & 7:51 (all down hill).  The last half was at 8:31 pace (ouch) and walked the last half mile home.  I did ice it when I got home and it is feeling much better.  I will have to see what tommorow brings.  By the way the weather was beautiful in Herriman at 5:00 pm, perfet for a run.  I did average 7:33 per mile for the entire run (minus the last half mile walking).

Comments
From Kelli on Wed, Sep 08, 2010 at 19:22:30 from 71.219.102.155

I should have gone out and run---I just needed two more! TOO LAZY!

Sorry about the hip/glute. Stay away from these nasty hills out here if you can!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7.0 miles @ 7:51 pace.  Left glute/hip is still bothering me.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles @ 7:44 pace.  The hip felt a lot better (I think a bunch of stretching loosened it up).  I think I am still feeling Monday run however.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles at 7:23 pace.  My hip is working itself out (nice!).  I wore long sleeves and got rained on for a mile or so.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles @ 7:02 pace I think this still clasifies as "easy miles".  The heart rate was up a bit but the legs felt fantastic.  I did have some excitement on my run, I had (2) two-point dear cross the street in front of me on 6000 west by the city hall in Herriman.  I guess the bow hunters need to scope out the valley.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.500.000.000.008.50

8.5 miles at 7:28 pace.  The hip is pretty much done being sore.  I think a day off tomorrow will do it some good.  I got my 50 miles in for the week which is a weekly mileage PR for me.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Feeling sick, 24 hr flu or something. Taking a day off.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.500.000.000.008.50

8.5 miles at 7:39 pace.  Feeling much better from the day before. 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles @ 7:21 pace.

Comments
From Kelli on Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 09:29:50 from 71.219.65.246

Hope you are safe this morning, I am not sure where you live out here!!!

From Chad Robinson on Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 09:47:49 from 208.110.158.2

Thanks for the concern. We are on the north side of 134th (the radio towers are just behind my back yard). All is well. My sister is just off of Emiline and Friendship (she was evacuated) but so far so good.

From Kelli on Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 10:43:31 from 71.219.65.246

Well, from what the news is showing, her house is good!! I know right where you are talking about. I run there all the time!!! My sister lives just below Rosecrest and she is out of town (I have her 4 kid). i stayed up until 2 am trying to decided if I needed to go to her house and get stuff. Luckily the winds died down and the damage to homes was minimal. So scary, though!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.150.000.000.007.15

7 miles at 7:13 pace.  It felt good to get out after a practically non-existent week last week.  This should be a 50+ week.  I did brave the Herriman air, it wasn't the best but it wasn't terrible. 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.150.000.000.007.15

7 miles @ 7:37 pace.  I was tired.  The Herriman air was nice tonight, a bit of a south wind though.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.150.000.000.007.15

7 miles @ 7:28 pace.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.200.000.000.007.20

7 miles @ 7:30 pace

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.500.000.000.007.50

7.5 miles at 7:32 pace

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.000.000.000.0014.00

14 miles @ 7:45 pace.  That would be 21 miles in 14 hours.  I am ready for a nice day off.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

7.4 miles at 7:18 pace - 54:15

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

7.4 miles @ 7:24 pace - 54:54  I watched the moon rise from behind the mountains in the East.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

7.4 miles @ 7:31 pace - 55:49 - Tired today with only getting 4 hours of sleep.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

7.4 miles @ 7:02 pace - 52:14

Comments
From allie on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 22:04:39 from 174.19.51.35

nice pace!

From Chad Robinson on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 22:14:01 from 208.110.158.2

Thanks! I guess that is what a full night of sleep and running before the sun goes down will do for you. Good luck on your 5k.

From Kelli on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 22:51:35 from 71.219.65.246

Hey, I passed you as I was headed up 12600 South (or whatever the road is at that point in time, right before 6400 West). I was going to honk and say HI, but I was coming from behind you and I know how those kind of HONKS can scare a runner half to death!!!

NICE RUN, super fast and you were going uphill and flying when I saw you!

From Chad Robinson on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 23:38:46 from 208.110.158.2

Thanks, I find it odd how the same effort can be much faster from one day to the next. I run with my Garmin but I only use while running to track my mile splits (plus it hard to see in the dark) and sometimes it suprises me what my splits are. Other times they are as slow as I thought.

You probably could have honked, but I don't think I need the adrenaline rush at that time. Good luck at St. George. I am looking forward to your race report.

From Kelli on Fri, Oct 01, 2010 at 11:23:12 from 71.219.65.246

Believe me, you do not want anyone honking at you from behind. It scares the daylight right out of you.

Now that you are so dang fast, you are not invited to the Herriman Stake Fun Run!!! ;o)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

7.4 miles @ 6:59 pace - 52:02

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.000.000.000.0013.00

13 miles @ 8:02 pace - Another 50 mile week!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

7.4 miles @ 7:18 pace - 54:12

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.200.000.000.007.20

7.2 miles @ 7:37 pace

Comments
From Kelli on Fri, Oct 08, 2010 at 18:45:27 from 71.219.65.246

FAST!!!! Hey, I went to Smiths and all off the Laffy Taffy was gone. Did you buy it all? If so, I am coming over.

From Kelli on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 22:20:16 from 71.219.65.246

Are you out there?

From Chad Robinson on Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 20:17:26 from 208.110.158.185

I am back. We went to San Diego and Los Angelos for a week with the family. The boys had a blast. I did do a 10k race in Riverside last Sunday that I will report on shortly. I didn't run as much on vacation as I had hoped to (Disney Land took more out of me than I expected), but i'm ready to get it rolling again come Monday.

From Kelli on Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 01:07:22 from 71.219.65.246

Welcome back!! How was the weather? We are headed there in two weeks, I am so excited! I plan to not run the entire time I am there, for real.

How old are your kids? Did they LOVE it?

Looking forward to the race report.

From Kelli on Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 01:08:01 from 71.219.65.246

I am an idiot, just as I hit the "post comment" button I saw the ages of your kids. DA! Perfect age for fun in California.

From Chad Robinson on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 03:09:24 from 208.110.158.185

We really had great weather the entire time. The mornings started off cloudy and gray but burned off by noon for some nice sunshine which got hot but not terribly hot. I think carting my nearly four-year-old (Alex) on my shoulders for the good part of three days took the running desire out of me in the morning. My six-year-old (Steffin) is in love with Sea World but enjoyed the Zoo and Disney Land as well.

Race: Citrus Heritage 10k (6.2 Miles) 00:37:42, Place overall: 15, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.006.200.006.20

Back in July when we had locked down our trip to San Diego and Disney Land I decided to peruse online for any race occurring in the area.  The pickings were slim but I found this 10k race in Riverside (about 90 mile from where we were staying in San Diego).  The course mapped out to be an out-and-back course with a 1-2% grade up the first 2 mile or so (I do as much homework as I can before a race - Google earth really helps).  I figured this would be a good course to really see where my fitness level was plus I would be racing in my Vibrams for the first time.

With the race start was at 8:00 a.m. Aubrey (my wife), the boys (Steffin and Alex) and I headed off from the hotel in Delmar at about 6:00 a.m.  I had an orange and some orange PowerAde for breakfast and off we went.  My intention was to get to the race about 30 min early to get situated and warmed-up, however the smart people in Riverside decided to have a race set up right next to the freeway exit, and thus we had to take the scenic route to the start line.  My 30 minutes turned into 15 minutes really fast and I still had to get my bib number.  I also discovered that I left my Garmin back at the hotel - I was doing this one au-natural.  I did get to the start line with about 10 minutes to spare, did a couple of stride outs to warm-up the legs, and we were off. 

I think I had a relatively fast first mile (as usual) and then settled into my race pace (whatever that was) for the rest of the race.  Unfortunately they had more water stations (3 x 2 for an out-and-back course) that mile markers (One at mile 5).  There was a cop manning intersection control that was calling out times but without a mile marker they were kind of meaningless.  I passed up a few people in the first mile or two and was pace by the guy who finished 13th and the second place female (the first place female finished in 33:08) who finished 14th in the last mile.  I think I really could have gotten both of them back but I had very little motivation.  My finish time as stated above was 37:42 and I finished 1st in my division.  McMillan pretty much nailed on my projected 10k based off my TOU Half time of 1:23:00.  I think if I had had my Garmin with me I really would have pushed for 6 minute miles, but I was overall pleased with how I did.  I got this large (3" diameter) clear plastic medal for finishing first in my division which was pretty cool, but they messed up in the whole pre-registered shirt thing and I ended up with an XL t-shirt (I think I could get two shirts out of it) as opposed to the Small technical shirt I had requested (I guess I chalk it up to the second time that the race has been held).

The Vibrams were great to race in and served as a random conversation piece throughout the week.  For once people weren't in awe by just how skinny I am.

I did get 6 miles of running in done Monday mornings and 7 miles between Huntington Beach and Newport Beach on Tuesday.  The rest of the week was all about Disney Land with the family.

 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.500.000.000.007.50

7.5 miles at 7:14 pace - 54:09 - It was nice to be running back at home.  Nice night and nice run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.600.000.000.008.60

8.6 miles @ 7:41 pace - 1:06:03.  I was tired tonight - need to get more sleep.  Fall is definately here.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.600.000.000.008.60

8.6 miles at 7:38 pace - 1:05:14

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

7.4 miles at 7:38 pace - 56:41 - Tired!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

7.4 miles @ 7:06 pace - 52:45 - Apparenty my body likes at 6:00 pm.

Comments
From allie on Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 21:25:28 from 174.23.232.22

awesome run! that's a great pace.

From Jason McK on Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 22:24:58 from 97.126.182.104

Then you signed up for the wrong marathon... Ogden starts in the a.m.

From Chad Robinson on Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 22:48:25 from 208.110.158.185

Thanks, allie the odd thing is that I thought going at 7:30+ pace the first mile.

Jason, somehow my body always gets amped up for a race, no matter what time it is. That would be interesting to have a marathon in the evening though. Hey, I hope you get your knee sorted out.

From Jason McK on Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 23:08:30 from 97.126.182.104

So far so good!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.200.000.000.0013.20

AM Run - 11.4 miles at 7:58 pace - hard to get the body moving in the morning.  Had to cut it short so I could get to the Wrentch-It Center to change my car tires.

PM Run - 1.8 miles @ 7:09 pace in the pouring rain - felt kind of nice.  I need to get my 13 miles in today to get 52.5 miles for the week.

I guess I got a bit of a speed workout in this evening as well.  Started playing with an indoor soccer team composed mostly of guys in my Ward.  Alot of wind sprints.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.600.000.000.008.60

8.6 miles at 7:28 pace - 1:03:55 - Got my new orange night running stuff today. Jacket, gloves and arm sleeves.  I will certainly be visible at night.  What a great night to run, perfect weather.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.500.000.000.009.50

9.5 miles @ 7:30 pace - 1:11:06

The north-east wind from miles 6-8.5 were really cold, otherwise the run was rather nice.  My toes even held up well in my Vibrams and socks.  I will need to get some of the wool socks shortly if it gets much colder.

Comments
From Jason McK on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 11:20:50 from 63.255.173.99

Are you enjoying the VFFs?

From Chad Robinson on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 11:31:43 from 67.136.62.186

Yeah, I have been running in them exclusively since the TOU half. I switched to a mid/forefoot striker late spring but there has still been a trasition period getting used to the VFF's. I have had some blisters and various foot/ankle pains (minor) but so far so good. They are definately good conversation starters with strangers in public.

From Jason McK on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 11:43:16 from 63.255.173.99

I ran in them quite a bit last year. I liked them - even did TOU half in them. But, by 18 miles, my legs were thrashed... I should run in them more, but when I wore toe socks with them (injinji), my feet immediately hurt.

From Chad Robinson on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 12:02:34 from 67.136.62.186

I wore the socks with them from day 2. I felt I had to sinch them up tight without socks and got blisters on the side of each foot after a 4 mile run. Love the socks.

From allie on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 16:06:30 from 174.23.195.124

great run. you are brave to run in VFFs in this weather. i am going to have to try out these socks...

From Chad Robinson on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 17:03:26 from 67.136.62.186

allie - Yeah, I was a little nervous about it considering you don't get the shared warmth for your toes with the Vibrams (and my feet get cold easy). It will be a wait and see to how cold I can handle with the warmer socks. I really dislike the treadmill. Thanks, for the comment, I am shooting for 54 miles this week.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.500.000.000.009.50

9.5 miles @ 7:28 pace - 1:10:34 - Night time weather was nice - Scared up about 12 head of dear by Butterfield Park.

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 9.50
Comments
From Kelli on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 19:00:20 from 71.219.65.246

I can not believe you ran outside earlier this week at night! BRRR!!!! That is like boiling a frog (but in reverse).

From Chad Robinson on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 19:10:05 from 67.136.62.186

Whether the pun is intended or not I like it. I have always done pretty well running in the cold/freezing. However, it shall be interesting with the Vibrams this year. I really dislike the treadmill.

From Kelli on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 20:01:45 from 71.219.65.246

Pun always intended. ;o)

I just dropped my son off at football and looked for the gate you were talking about. It looks like a road to NOWHERE, I may have to try it one day!

I used to hate the treadmill, but I have gotten used to it. It is a good change of pace and a REALLY good place to be when it is 8 degrees and windy!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

7.4 miles @ 7:14 pace - 54:15 - A nice warm night relatively speaking.

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 7.40
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.900.000.000.008.90

8.9 miles at 6:58 pace - A warm lunch run in Murray. I definately prefer the quiet streets of Herriman.

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 8.90
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.100.000.000.0012.10

12.1 miles @ 7:24 pace - 6 of the miles were in the pouring rain.

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 12.10
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.500.000.000.009.50

9.5 miles @ 7:20 pace - 1:09:37

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 9.50
Comments
From Calvin on Tue, Nov 02, 2010 at 09:35:27 from 66.133.117.3

Was that another late night run? You're average daily paces are impressive. (Especially knowing how hilly Herriman/Riverton routes can be)

From Chad Robinson on Tue, Nov 02, 2010 at 10:24:10 from 67.136.62.186

Yep, and yes the hills get tiring. I see about 200 feet change on my 7.5 mile loop and 300 feet change on my 9.5 mile loop. Thanks for the compliment.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.600.000.000.008.60

8.6 miles at 7:16 pace - 1:02:47 - Very unexpected.  I thought I was in the 7:30's for certain.

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 8.60
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.500.000.000.009.50

9.5 miles @ 7:19 pace - 1:10:00

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 9.50
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.500.000.000.009.50

9.5 miles @ 7:22 pace - 1:10:08

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 9.50
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.500.000.000.009.50

9.5 miles @ 7:19 pace - 1:09:42

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 9.50
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.500.000.000.009.50

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 9.50
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

10 miles @ 7:28 pace - 1:14:36

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 10.00
Comments
From allie on Tue, Nov 09, 2010 at 18:58:21 from 174.23.195.124

nice mileage and pace. great run.

From Chad Robinson on Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 02:16:03 from 208.110.158.185

I really could do without this winter thing (it makes it hard to warm-up and move). I hope you get decent temps for your 5k on Saturday.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

10 miles @ 7:33 pace - 1:15:29 - Sooooo cooooold.   I really miss summer.

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Jason McK on Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 14:54:11 from 63.255.173.99

Are you shooting for 70 miles this week or what?

From Chad Robinson on Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 15:07:37 from 67.136.62.186

I actually plan to hit 60. I did 9.5's all last week so I figured another 0.5 wouldn't hurt (of course I could do without the cold weather). I plan to hit 70 the first of the year.

From Kelli on Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 19:23:26 from 71.219.65.246

Yesterday was BRUTAL! I wanted to go out in the afternoon, but the wind scared me right back into my house!!

Great job, 70 will be a breeze for you. Seriously, you are NOT invited to the Herriman Stake 5k next year. You will beat everyone by way too much and I will be eating your dust.

Are you going to do the Riverton 5 miler on the 20th? We will be volunteering at the water station. It is a good and super cheap race.

From Chad Robinson on Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 19:51:52 from 208.110.158.185

Yep, I registered early. It is kind of a crazy course though. I plan on running it a few times this Saturday. I just may have to grab some water though.

I'll be like Dash on the Incredibles and only win by a little.

From Kelli on Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 20:02:48 from 71.219.65.246

My son's scout troop will be handing out water. I bet their little hands are going to freeze! We can only hope it is so cold no one really wants any water.

I have not looked at the course, but I thought the water station was at an odd place. I will have to go check it out.

From Calvin on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 01:31:16 from 66.182.67.50

Kelli, is it a 5 miler? The city's website says calls it a 5k.

Way to get out there for 10 each night Chad. That's dedication.

From Chad Robinson on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 02:07:00 from 208.110.158.185

It is a 5k, there is a link to the course map on the Riverton City web site. It shall be an interesting race.

Thanks Calvin, my joys now are turning away from the wind and walking in my front door.

From Kelli on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 10:11:05 from 71.219.65.246

Maybe you are right! It was a 5 miler last year so I just assumed that it was again! It would make sense since the water station is at mile 1.5---that would be half way. Are you running it Cal?

From Calvin on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 10:13:19 from 66.133.117.3

I'd be more tempted to run it if it was a 5 miler instead of a 5k.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

10 miles @ 7:33 pace - 1:15:30 - Please north wind go away.

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 10.00
Comments
From allie on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 20:31:18 from 174.23.195.124

yes, that wind has got to go.

another great run today. you are so consistent.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

10 miles @ 7:37 pace - The weather was fantastic but my body didn't like me so much.  Next week will be a step-back week just to give the body a break.

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 10.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

10 miles @ 7:43 pace - Just one more day and I can rest.

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 10.00
Comments
From allie on Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 22:48:17 from 174.23.75.20

one more day! 60 miles!

From Chad Robinson on Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 23:52:11 from 208.110.158.185

And to think my long runs a year ago were 10 miles. Good luck on your 5K tomorrow.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

3 x 5k - 21:17, 21:37 & 21:54 - I decided to run the 5k course that I will be racing next week (it is only a couple miles from home).  This was my first run all week that felt good. 

 

I will run a mile before my indoor soccer game this evening.

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 10.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

I intended on this week being a step-back week but not a forced one.  I ended up getting the side of my foot kick pretty good playing indoor soccer Saturday night.  I don't believe I did any structural damage to it, but my foot is sore and swollen.  BTW Vibrams are a great shoe for swollen feet.  I will be taking the next couple of days off depending on how my foot feels.  Hopefully all will be well for the Riverton 5k on Saturday.

Comments
From Calvin on Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 01:27:23 from 66.182.67.50

Do you ever run the hill on Juniper Crest?

From Chad Robinson on Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 10:25:07 from 67.136.62.186

I have only ran down that one (and that is brutal enough). That would make one heck of hill repeat workout.

From RAD on Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 14:05:15 from 67.172.229.125

Nice to see another local Herriman/Riverton runner on the blog! That hill up to Juniper Crest is a good one either way you take it!

Good luck with the foot, I'm considering that 5K - maybe I'll see you there. I'll look for the tall skinny guy. I'll be the tall girl, skinny would be debatable for me right now.

From Chad Robinson on Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 14:48:56 from 67.136.62.186

Hope to see you there. I will be wearing orange.

From Jason McK on Mon, Dec 06, 2010 at 14:16:40 from 63.255.173.99

Are you still off? Get well.

From Chad Robinson on Mon, Dec 06, 2010 at 14:59:27 from 67.136.62.186

I am finally giving it a go tonight. I managed to injure my left big toe a week ago Saturday (playing soccer of course - at least it is not my running mechanics or over training that it causing my injuries - yet). I am ready mentally to sink into this winter and get my build-up phase going again.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.200.000.000.007.20

7.2 miles @ 7:30 pace - 54:13

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 7.20
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.270.000.000.007.27

7.27 miles @ 7:15 pace - 52:46

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 7.27
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.240.000.000.007.24

7.24 miles @ 7:22 pace - 53:18

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 7.24
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.240.000.000.007.24

7.24 miles @ 7:22 pace - 53:19

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 7.24
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.380.000.000.008.38

8.38 miles at 7:20 pace - 1:01:26

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 8.38
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.700.000.000.006.70

6.70 miles @ 7:33 pace

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 6.70
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.400.000.000.008.40

8.40 miles @ 7:35 pace - 1:03:38

Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 8.40
Comments
From Kelli on Sun, Jan 02, 2011 at 17:46:23 from 71.219.84.215

Happy New Year Chad!!!! Hope you are holding up in this frigid weather.

From Chad Robinson on Tue, Jan 04, 2011 at 02:23:26 from 208.110.158.185

Happy New Year to you as well. December was kind of rough. It is hard to get motivated when it is so cold outside. Ogden is going to be here before I know it, so I better get to it. The Riverton Half will be fun in March.

From Kelli on Tue, Jan 04, 2011 at 14:05:21 from 71.219.84.215

I no longer curse at the treadmill, I am so thankful to not be out in that cold!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
555.886.0025.300.00587.18
Vibram Five Finger KSO Miles: 206.43
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