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Fleet Feet Turkey Trot 5k

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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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Merrel Road Glove 2 Lifetime Miles: 620.30
Race: Fleet Feet Turkey Trot 5k (3.1 Miles) 00:17:57, Place overall: 8, Place in age division: 2
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.250.000.003.1011.35

Finally!  I really felt I had a sub-18 in me before winter and finally my health and the weather lined up.  I signed up for this one knowing that it would be flat, relatively close to home, and cheap.  I knew going in that there would be lots of 90 deg turns but figured it a good course to hit your tangents well.  I warmed up a mile be for the race and got things ready to go (shorts, tech-t, sleeves and of course my Crocs).  As they were getting ready to start the race I realized that I let my garmin time out (Crap!)  It took about 10 seconds into the race before I could actually hit start.

Mile #1 - 5:41 - not too many turns this mile and all is feeling well.  I believe my position in the race is settled at this point.

Mile #2 - 6:09 - there were lots of turns in this mile but I think the marker was off.  My garmin was putting my pace in the 5:40-5:50 range.

Mile #3 - 5:31 - yes the mile 2 marker was off.  I certainly didn't drop 38 seconds off my pace.  Everything is still in check and all feels well.

0.1 - 31.95 - (5:19) pace - As the time clock came in sight I saw 17:46 and made certain to give a good kick to keep it under 18.  Mission accomplished.

I had fun chatting with Chad before and after the race, and spoke briefly with Rob who got to watch his kids run the kid's dashes.  I was awarded a pumpkin pie for my second in age division finish.  I can now rest easy during the winter knowing that I got a sub-18 under my belt.  Now it is time to get ready for Ogden.

 

8:18 pm - 7.25 miles @ 7:21 pace - 53:18.48 - I nice evening run (other than some GI issues) in nice weather.

 

Black Croc 1.0 Miles: 11.35
Comments
From Andrea on Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 14:44:12 from 96.32.4.123

SUB-18!!! Awesome!

From seeaprilrun on Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 14:58:56 from 68.103.252.217

Congrats on the sub-18! You paced it well!

From Rob on Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 15:32:15 from 204.15.86.95

Great job today. It was nice meeting you finally.

From Jake K on Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 22:06:06 from 96.32.4.123

Way to go Chad! I'm stoked for you! Nice job getting the sub 18 before winter sets in!

From Chad Robinson on Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 00:47:40 from 208.110.158.227

Thanks Andrea, April, Rob and Jake it is always exciting to get the result that you think you have in you.

From Chad on Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 00:51:15 from 71.199.13.143

Dude, you got a pumpkin pie? That's awesome. Congratulations once again.

From RAD on Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 01:18:47 from 98.202.23.178

Excellent race Chad! Glad you got to hang with some bloggers and get that sub 18!! Add a pie on top of that, and you just can't complain :)

Sorry about the tummy issues on the PM run, but can you blame it? It IS thanksgiving after all :)

From Rachelle on Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 17:07:18 from 66.7.127.115

Congrats on breaking 18 Chad that is a huge accomplishment. I recognize you from the race. You looked way out of my league. ha ha

Congrats on a great race.

From Kelli on Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 17:14:08 from 71.219.83.156

GREAT RACE!!!!!

From Burt on Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 18:06:17 from 72.223.93.131

Great job on the sub 18. I'm so happy for you.

Were you valedictorian of your class?

From Burt on Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 18:09:03 from 72.223.93.131

I only ask because blogger Camille who also is a civil engineer was valedictorian of her class and she's a terrible speller like you. No offense. I think you're really pretty.

From allie on Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 23:01:02 from 76.23.55.215

that's awesome, chad! way to go on the sub-18. very happy for you.

i'm going to hire you as a pacer...

From Chad Robinson on Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 02:56:25 from 208.110.158.227

Chad - Thanks! I was only 6 seconds away from a turkey.

Rachel - Fortunately the Chevron was open (my nice trusty Smiths potty was not open)

Rachelle - Thanks! Only because I have fancy orange gear and way less fat than any one should be able to survive on.

Kelli - Thanks!!!!!

Burt - Wow I really need to run that through spell check. Stop it Burt you're making me blush.

allie - I would love to help pace you through a 5k. We will have to line up another track 5k in the spring.

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