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.
I did 8 miles in 1:05:45 on the Murdock Canal trail for an average pace of 8:12/mile. I ran a little further because I ran a little shorter than planned on Saturday.
Hill route, advantage downhill. I don't know if I've ever done this before, but the mile that was all downhill was completed under 7 minutes (6:58)! Overall wasn't so impressive: 5.07 miles in 42:23, or 8:21/mile.
Up and down Provo canyon with a light rain. 12.09 miles took 1:40:10, or 8:17/mile. Four of the miles and the last partial was under the 8 minute threshold. Afterewards, Karen and I walked up to the "Y" and back. That trail is very steep.