| Location: Orem,UT,USA Member Since: Jun 26, 2010 Gender: Male Goal Type: Boston Qualifier Running Accomplishments:
Ran first marathon after 18 months of training (minus injury time) at age 52 in Logan, Utah on Sept 18, 2010. Time was 4:16:56 compared to a goal of 4:15. Second marathon was Oct 1, 2011 in the heat of St George. Time fell to 4:52:27.
Short-Term Running Goals: With two marathons behind me, my next goal is to run one in under 4 hours and potentially qualify for Boston within 2 years. Long-Term Running Goals: My primary physical goal is to live a long, healthy life and to stay active to the end. While I can, I expect running to be a big part of that. Personal: Married with 8 children and 5 grandchildren. Youngest child is 13. Favorite Blogs: |
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| | 5.5 miles in brand new shoes, 23 degrees, and a pesky cough, averaging out to an average performance of 8:42/mile with these splits: 10:03, 8:37, 8:23, 8:14, 8:15, and 8:34. I'm not using the heart rate monitor anymore now that I'm using Charles' GPS. May set it up later. Still deciding. I saw a lone deer, which is unusual, as they usually travel in groups. But, when I got closer, I found out the deer was hanging around the road kill of one that was probably his companion.
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| | I needed to take an easy day, with or without a heart rate monitor. I picked what seemed to be a low heart rate pace and kept it up. I think I was pretty close. I ran 4.64 miles in 53:45 for an average pace of 11:36/mi and it felt good, except for my fingers that were freezing under the gloves. It seemed colder than yesterday, even though the thermometer was 3 degrees warmer at 26. | | Add Comment |
| | Hill route of 4.64 miles in 48:22. Average pace 8:46 with these uneven splits: 9:18, 10:25, 7:16, 8:26, 8:34, and 8:35. Saw lots of deer crossing my path, but they were just running from me. My 14 min/mi pace up that hill must have scared them. It's been a very dry winter. Still no significant snow fall. Skies are very clear and thermometer read 22 degrees this morning.
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13.22 miles at what I believe was a low heart rate. Took an unchartered course and found a roller coaster run (way down and then way up). Full run took 2:39:44 for an average pace of 12:04/mile. Thermometer reported 23 degrees, 24 degrees, and 26 degrees, depending on which one you want to believe.
It's time to start thinking about training strategy for my June marathon. At least I've got a pretty good base fitness level, but losing 5 pounds would probably help. | | Add Comment |
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