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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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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, Nov 21, 2009
Race: Mesquite Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:28:26, Place overall: 29, Place in age division: 2
Total Distance
27.00

I ran the Mesquite Marathon this morning, a last minute decision. I went down to just have a fun run with no pressure. I got close to Mesquite and realized that I had left my garmin at home....Ticked off!

Overall: Tough course, especially the last 12 miles.

I had a giant PR by 10 1/2 minutes over St. George! 3:28:26 and placed 2nd in my age group, there were at least 22 in the group that had signed up maybe more.

I have no splits just a great PR and BQ.

Asics-Nimbus Miles: 27.00
Comments
From Vis on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 15:37:29 from 208.88.8.20

Wow, Scott. Great race. Congratulations. I hope you had your sign tucked away somewhere, but probably not if you didn't even remember your Garmin. I'm amazed at your running progress in just one year's time. AWESOME.

From Kelli on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 16:12:34 from 71.219.71.229

AWESOME PR!!!! All of that on a last minute decision to go run for fun, WOW!! Nice job.

So, how does the race compare to St George in your opinion?

From scotthughes on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 16:19:55 from 209.33.211.3

Thanks Vis! It has been a very good fall for me!

Thanks Kelli! Compared to St. George this is harder. The first 14 are easier than SG, nice downhill for the most part but not pounding...just a nice easy down. The middle is easier than SG compared to Veyo and Dammeron in a way but it drags on. The last 10k are tough. Mostly flat and slight rollers, not much down at all...I like to have some drop to finish of. Overall I would say this is 5 minutes slower than SG...my two bits anyway! There were a lot of people complaining about how hard the end was. I believe the winner hit a 2:16!!!

From Kelli on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 16:24:23 from 71.219.71.229

I wondered how it compared, I thought it looked harder but many were thinking it might be faster! BUT, hey, you PR'd on a harder course and got a BQ!!!

I like downhill at the end, too. In fact, I think it is a must!!!

great job again, rest up!

From JamesH on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 21:25:23 from 74.211.22.194

Nice work Scott!!! Sometimes the hard work pays off. Your an animal.

From Superfly on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 21:30:44 from 70.165.231.134

Scott that is so AWESOME! Way to go man you really have worked hard and were due for a good race. BQ baby... I'm pumped for ya.

Congrats!

I was there and left at around 3:25 for Vegas. Only a few more min's and I would have saw your finish... dang!

From ben on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 00:09:09 from 4.228.255.22

Good Job on the PR!!! The course was difficult but enjoyable. I ran with a friend, so we ran extra slow for me!! :) She didn't get her sub-4, so it was a good training run for me!

From redrooster on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 10:11:59 from 71.219.128.171

way to PR and get your BQ! geez, are you as sore as I am today?

From scotthughes on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 10:24:29 from 209.33.211.3

Sourness is not too bad...that will set in tonight and Monday. LOL Great run! It was a very layed back race. I guess in a way that is part of the enjoyment for me. Boston 2011...we need to get a bunch of bloggers and go do it!

From Burt on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 16:19:33 from 98.177.216.165

Nice meeting you yesterday Scott. I knew you'd do well. You're hard core.

From josse on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 19:10:37 from 75.216.249.16

Great job this was very tough and that is impressive to run faster than SG.

From Walter on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 22:59:49 from 76.27.15.208

Great running! I wished I couldve had a PR over SGM! It was great weather conditions for coming home (SLC) to Snow.

From daceg on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 01:14:08 from 74.211.28.156

Nicely done. PR on a last minute decision, and a BQ to boot?! Amazin'!

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