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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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This marks the first time that I have actively cross trained due to an injury. It looks a though I have developed (or am about to develop) a stress fracture in my left foot. It was not visible in the x-rays but all the signs are there. As a result I get to cross train for four weeks (what a joy!). I have been okayed to take it easy at Ragnar, otherwise it is all about the elliptical.

I did 1 hour on the cross fit machine - 5.88 miles - 178 strides/min - Resistance 7. I was somewhat surprised that a heel plant position did not feel right on the machine (apparently my midfoot/forefoot strike translates to machines as well). Also, what a sweaty mess I was (I will be bringing a towel next time).

 

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1 hr on the elliptical (with the arms) - 6.75 miles on the rolling hills.

This workout was intresting.  My legs were tired and really didn't want to go faster but I couldn't get my heart rate up (especially compaired to Monday).  I may use the one with the stationary handles again next time.  I still need to give the stair stepper a go.

The thing that is going to be the hardest about cross training is finding the time each day to do it.  The gym closes at 10pm, so if I have anything in the later evening my cross training plans are pretty much shot.  I will do my best to get a workout in 6 days a week. 

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Another hour on the elliptical (with the fixed arms).  It was a tougher workout than Wednesday.

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1 hour on the armless elliptical.  What a joy.

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