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Location:

Lehi,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Personal bests since 2009:

  • 5K - 18:31 (Freedom Run, 2021)
  • 10K - 38:52 (Dana Point, 2009)
  • Half marathon - 1:25:54 (SLC, 2012)
  • Marathon - 3:02:40 (St. George, 2009)

Short-Term Running Goals:

  • Break 3:00 in a marathon
  • Run at least 5 days a week

Long-Term Running Goals:

  • Lifetime fitness
  • Run the Boston Marathon
  • Do an Ironman triathlon (someday)

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Air Pegasus 25 Lifetime Miles: 1220.37
Asics Equation 2 Lifetime Miles: 1198.81
Asics Blue And Silver Lifetime Miles: 930.43
Pearl Izumi Orange Streaks Lifetime Miles: 194.77
Treadmill Lifetime Miles: 2381.47
New Balance 690 Lifetime Miles: 313.68
New Balance 310 Lifetime Miles: 1120.96
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
4.000.000.000.003.007.00

At the beginning of today, I needed 7 miles to reach 2000. So this afternoon I went to the treadmill and started my normal hill workout. I didn't feel very good, so I decreased the incline a lot to get through it. Towards the end, I came up with a "bright idea." I shortened my run to 6.9 miles, giving me an official total of 1999.9 for the year. My reasoning was that it would give me something to shoot for next year!

So I went home and told my wife this, and she said it was a pretty silly idea.

So at my parents' house tonight, I ran 0.1 on the treadmill.

So I reached exactly 2000 miles for the year 2009. Pretty good milestone for me, especially considering I did about 0 miles last year.

The year has been really nice. I've been fortunate to stay mostly injury free, ran 5 days a week without fail, qualified for Boston, met some great people on the blog, lost 25 pounds, and gained confidence in my ability to set and keep rigorous goals. Thanks to those of you who read my blog and have given me encouragement throughout the year.

I'm not sure what 2010 will bring, but hopefully I don't lose another 25 pounds or I'll get blown away by the wind. I'm seriously considering the Buffalo Run 50 miler just because I've wanted to do 50 miles since I was a teenager, and the scenery should be beautiful. Besides that, I'll probably do some shorter road races and possibly a marathon or two. The plan for Boston is 2011.

Happy New Year to everyone, and I hope your 2009 has been great and that you're excited for a fresh start in 2010! 

Air Pegasus 25 Miles: 7.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Fri, Jan 01, 2010 at 00:54:19 from 98.177.216.165

Great year Piccolo. 2010 will be another great year for you as well.

From Steve Piccolo on Fri, Jan 01, 2010 at 01:00:16 from 66.60.123.141

Thanks, Burt! You too! I'm sensing some more big PRs coming for you in 2010. And if you can keep your training consistent, I bet you'll be 90% of the man you currently are by the end of the year. And that's a good thing. :)

From Dustin on Fri, Jan 01, 2010 at 02:26:35 from 209.33.192.10

Great job this year Steve. I'm glad you met so many of your goals for the year. I'm thinking Boston in 2011 also. I've had quite the lay off, so I think I'm ready to get back to training.

From Steve Piccolo on Fri, Jan 01, 2010 at 11:29:52 from 66.60.123.141

Thanks, Dustin! Congrats on a great year for you, too. You've placed high in races, run some fast times, and run good mileage. Even though you've been dealing with this hip pain, it sounds like you're feeling more excited to get back into it, which is good. Hopefully we'll get to see you guys sometime before long.

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