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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 03, 2009
Race: St George Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:38:31
Total Distance
28.00

Missed Boston by 2 1/2 minutes!

PR of 3:38:31

Basically I was killing the Boston time untill I had an issue with cramping that started a bit at mile 15 but was able to run through it without any issues until mile 20. I had to start mixing in the walk to get through it. Mile 22 was a total walk and I gave up.... 1/3rd through mile 23 I was able to start jogging. The final 3.20 miles I was back at it running 7's. Finished strong but the couple miles of cramping took all the time I had banked.

After 19 miles I was on pace for a 3:25 and looking forward to the last part of the course. I lost 13 minutes in the next 4 miles. That was too much to make up......

SPLITS:

8:02/ 7:56/ 7:33/ 7:24/ 7:25/ 7:18/ 7:04/ 8:15/ 8:06/ 7:56/ 8:14/ 8:17/ 7:40/ 7:59/ 7:20/ 7:13/ 7:58/ 8:19/ 8:28/ 9:57/ 9:04/ 15:43/ 9:47/ 7:54/ 7:50/ 8:01/ 6:54(1:39)

Asics-Nimbus Miles: 28.00
Comments
From Burt on Sat, Oct 03, 2009 at 16:16:38 from 98.167.151.26

Bummer. But still, a rocking time. Good job.

From JamesH on Sat, Oct 03, 2009 at 18:00:36 from 74.211.22.194

Good job Scott. Youll get that Boston dont worry.

From Vis on Sat, Oct 03, 2009 at 18:15:36 from 64.255.93.37

Scott, keep your head up. You're still young in the sport. I couldn't believe it when you told me you had only been running for a year or so. I was sure you had your BQ but wasn't able to get around to watch the race until after you finished. Thanks for letting me tag along w/ you for a while. You really kept me on pace and working. You are a great runner. Like James said that BQ is inevitable.

From Mike Warren on Sat, Oct 03, 2009 at 18:43:05 from 208.117.124.133

Scott, was really nice talking to you on the phone after the race. You have a great attitude and your day is coming. Take some time and heal up, you will be back.

From Holt on Sat, Oct 03, 2009 at 22:25:50 from 75.169.74.94

Dang Scott, SO close! But you have been doing even more amazing! You keep it up and that BQ will be yours as well as continued fitness, fun, and enjoyment.

From Kelli on Sat, Oct 03, 2009 at 23:05:42 from 75.162.136.134

I am so sorry to hear about the cramping, that is just a buggar of an issue to deal with!

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 19:09:30 from 75.169.4.137

HQ

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 19:10:01 from 75.169.4.137

Hang in there. Sorry you just missed that BQ.

From Superfly on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 15:11:37 from 208.117.127.110

Scott so sorry about missing the BQ. I know how hard you've been working all year. Hopefully you can stay positive and learn from this race. This little chuck of experience will go along ways next time you race. Keep on rocking it man and you'll be victorious... actually you already are see how far you've come.

From sam Dean-Howard on Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 03:11:59 from 90.195.99.157

wow sorry you missed out on Boston but hey thats a real good time considering cramping issues, and cramping hurts whole lot I know especially when trying run through it well done on toughing it out and getting through and a PR you have to be happy with that :-) I am sure that on the right day you will smash the BQ time

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