This message goes at the top of the blog

Week starting Apr 17, 2011

Previous WeekRecent EntriesHomeJoin Fast Running Blog Community!PredictorHealthy RecipesStephen's RacesFind BlogsMileage BoardTop Ten Excuses for Missing a RunTop Ten Training MistakesDiscussion ForumRace Reports Send A Private MessageMonth ViewYear View
Graph View
Next Week
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20102011201220132014201520162017
15% off for Fast Running Blog members at St. George Running Center!

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:
Click to donate
to Ukraine's Armed Forces
Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Totals
Total Distance
23.18
Tue, Apr 19, 2011
Total Distance
3.75

Quick, slow run before picking up parents.  Mom was all smiles.  Average heart rate was 128bpm.  Max was 136.  I try to watch so carefully, but can't seem to keep it down.

Comments(2)
Wed, Apr 20, 2011
Total Distance
4.64

4.64 miles in 1:01:40 for an average pace of 3:18 per mile  Average heart rate was 127bpm with a max of 134.  That's a lower max than I've been able to achieve lately, but still higher than I wanted.

Dad beat me up this morning, but I didn't see him until breakfast.   It surprised me to see him.  It still hasn't sunk in that they are staying with us.

Add Comment
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
Total Distance
4.62

4.62 miles in 1:01:37 or 13:21 per mile.  Average heart rate 126bpm, max heart rate 134bpm.  Pace isn't improving, but average heart rate is going down.  I guess that's OK.

The weather is coorperating well.  42 degrees for that past two mornings.

Comments(1)
Sat, Apr 23, 2011
Total Distance
10.17

Ran up and down Butterfield canyon with Daryl, Summer, and Cassie.  Climbed about 1800 feet over 5 miles and the elevation at the top was 7179.  The weather cooperated well.  I think it was very close to 32 degrees.  We ran into some very minimal snow flurries for a while.  But the worst part was a crusty snow field in mile 5.  I ended up walking that portion.  As you would expect, this was not a low heart rate run.  Average heart rate was 160bpm with 173bpm max.  Also, the mile times varied significantly as follows:

10:14, 10:16, 10:48, 12:29, 16:41, 8:24, 8:29, 7:47, 7:36, 7:26, 7:22 (partial)

Overall average pace was 10:17/mile.  This was a very tough run and I hope I don't cramp up too badly.

Comments(3)
Totals
Total Distance
23.18
Debt Reduction Calculator
Featured Announcements
Most Recent Entries:
New Kids on the Blog
(need a welcome):
Lone Faithfuls
(need a comment):
Recent Comments: