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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.

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Total Distance
30.28
Mon, Mar 12, 2012
Total Distance
3.13

One mile of warm-up, one fast mile, and a mile of cool down.  Did a little better than last Monday.  Got a 7:30 mile on the track compared with 7:40 last week.  Hopefully, I can do even better next time.

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Tue, Mar 13, 2012
Total Distance
5.54

54 degrees this morning!  I think spring is coming.  Got a little more spring in my step today too:  5.54 miles in 45:55 for an average pace of 8:18 per mile with these splits:  9:05, 8:25, 8:08, 8:01, 7:48, and 8:17.  Kind of pleased with the 7:48 mile.

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Wed, Mar 14, 2012
Total Distance
5.62

It was time for an easy day.  Low heart rate training (at 125bpm) resulted in 5.62 miles in 104:18, for an average pace of 11:27/mile.  All miles and partial miles were between 11 and 12 minutes.

A sharp pain in my left ankle caused concern, but I was able to run through it while my heart rate fell to 117bpm.

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Thu, Mar 15, 2012
Total Distance
5.67

Didn't feel strong today for a couple of miles, but finally managed 5.67 miles in 48:06 for an average pace of 8:29/mile with these splits 9:26, 8:49, 8:15, 7:56, 8:08, and 8:16.

Saw a couple of deer this morning, but that may become more rare as the weather warms up.  It was 51 degrees.

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Sat, Mar 17, 2012
Total Distance
10.32

10.32 miles in 1:25:35 for an average pace of 8:18 per mile.  Happy St. Patrick's Day!  Fastest laps were 9 and 11 at 7:57/mi.  Breaking the 8:00 barrier is getting to be a little more common, for which I'm pleased.

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Totals
Total Distance
30.28
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