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Location:

Saint George,Ut,usa

Member Since:

Apr 26, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

  •  PR'S
  • 5k 19:37 (6:18)
  • 8k 34:16 (6:53)
  • 10k 39:46 (6:23)
  • 1/2 1:27:39 (6:41)
  • Full 3:19:41 (7:36)

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

 

GOALS FOR 2014

5K under 20:00- DONE 2013

10K under 40:00  DONE 2013

1/2 marathon under 1:30 DONE 2013

Marathon under 3:25 DONE 2013

5k under 19:00

10k under 39:00

1/2 marathon under 1:29:00

marathon under 3:15:00

Personal:

I have been married for 31 years. I have two daughters, 25 & 23 and a son 20.

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Torin-9 Lifetime Miles: 259.25
Torin-10 Lifetime Miles: 115.85
Torin-11 Lifetime Miles: 108.55
Altra One-1 Lifetime Miles: 153.05
Altra- Torin- Yellow Lifetime Miles: 28.00
Altra One-2 Lifetime Miles: 263.65
Altra One-3 Lifetime Miles: 326.25
Altra One-4 Lifetime Miles: 521.60
Sat, Oct 04, 2008
Race: St. George Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:52:56
Total Distance
26.20

Well it is over! What a day. Wind and rain. This is not what I was hoping for but I survived! My ultimate goal was not met but I did stay under 4 for my first marathon....wet feet and cold is all I can say.

I will talk more later....

It's later. Man did my core body temp drop over the run. I didn't realize it until I got home. I have been wearing a jacket and a blanket for a couple hours now an am finally feeling right.

All I can say is WOW! What an experience. I would have much rather had a dry day but be that as it may it was a good run. I had a insole malfunction. With the rain my insole would bunch up every time I stopped to take a walk break. That sucked big time. At the same time it keep me focusing on running. The crowd really helped me out especially the last 2 miles. I hit the wall at 24 and was ready to walk it in but I couldn't. Hitting the last stretch I said to myself what the HECK let's get this done. I sprinted to the finish the last .25 miles at a 5:29 pace and finished strong, knocking off about 20 runners (road kill for Clyde)LOL

Thanks to everyone for the support and encouragement!

Comments
From kelsey on Sat, Oct 04, 2008 at 14:32:19

Congrats, that's a great first marathon time! Especially with the weather.

From marion on Sat, Oct 04, 2008 at 14:34:50

Great job!!! Congratulations!!!

From Lucia on Sat, Oct 04, 2008 at 16:56:54

Nice job out there, congratulations on breaking 4 hours on your first marathon, that's a great accomplishment!

From tarzan on Sat, Oct 04, 2008 at 18:24:41

Too bad about the insole problem. Congratulations on surving the run with a positive (and soggy) attitude)

From superfly on Sat, Oct 04, 2008 at 19:03:02

Great first Marathon Scott. Under the conditions and everything you ran amazing to keep it under 4hrs. All I can say is great job. Now relax for a while and let this one soak in.

From Burt on Sat, Oct 04, 2008 at 19:07:09

Well, it sounds it did soak in; the rain, that is. Especially if you're having to wear a jacket for a couple of hours. But congratulations on the great race!

From jona on Sat, Oct 04, 2008 at 19:13:42

Congratulations. I'm amazed that you all survived. What a race. I think you did awesome!

From dave holt on Sat, Oct 04, 2008 at 19:33:18

Scott - tremendous. You really earned it!

From scotthughes on Sat, Oct 04, 2008 at 22:59:20

Thanks everyone! You are all great! Who's going out for a long run on Monday????? Just kidding!

I feel better about the run now that I have time to get feeling like myself. I told myself this morning that I had set myself up for failure shooting for a BQ on my first marathon....especially with the condition we had. So in reality long before the race began I had decided that completion of the race was the goal. I still would have liked to get the 3:30 but there are other races...THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR KIND WORDS!!!

From MarcieJ on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 00:48:34

Great job on accomplishing your first marathon!

From Jon on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 01:27:21

Yes, congrats on your first marathon!

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 11:52:52

Congrats -- and bonus, the next one should be better weather.

From Steve Hooper on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 13:41:09

Way to go on your Marathon. What a crazy race for your first time. Good luck on your many others to come!

From Mark on Mon, Oct 06, 2008 at 11:39:16

First marathons are great because you always get a PR! Congrats on surviving and posting a great time.

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