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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
Sat, May 08, 2010
Race: Renaissance Academy Race for Literacy (3.1 Miles) 00:19:15, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
1.103.100.000.000.004.20

This morning I ran the Renaissance Academy Race for Literacy 5K in Lehi, UT. It was a nice morning for a race, and the course was pretty flat. I wasn't sure how the competition would be, so I figured I'd play it by ear. I noticed Allie (from the blog) at the start, so I figured she'd be someone good to run with since she is a marathon winner. Sure enough, we ran together through the first 2+ miles (after passing some elementary kids who sprinted out at the front). Another guy ran with us till the 2-mile mark but then had to stop for some refreshment at the aid station. I felt pretty comfortable in the first two miles, but I wasn't sure if Allie was just toying with me, so I started pushing the pace at 2 miles to see what would happen. I guess Allie's marathon last week was still in her legs, because she let me win.

I got a gift certificate for a pair of Pearl Izumi shoes. Perfect because I have been wanting to get some racing shoes.

This week I didn't reach 20 miles, so maybe I'll throw in some more miles tonight if I'm feeling ambitious. 

Asics Blue And Silver Miles: 4.20
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Sat, May 08, 2010 at 18:20:00 from 98.177.220.145

LOL! She let you win. Isn't allie great? Glad you got some new shoes. You deserve them. Besides, allie just got some hot new pink shoes. Or new hot pink shoes. Something.

From allie on Sat, May 08, 2010 at 19:32:39 from 98.202.119.100

yeah, there was no way i was staying with you when you took off. i could tell just from our breathing patterns that you had another gear while i had reached the puke zone. nice job today. it was fun meeting you. good luck with all the school stuff.

burt - they are new and hot. and hot pink.

From Scott Ensign on Sat, May 08, 2010 at 20:00:42 from 65.100.253.227

nice job Steve and great first place prize. I need to pick my races better, I always leave empty handed. Dang. new shoes. I could use some of those too. I am jealous. oh well congrats.

From Dave S on Sat, May 08, 2010 at 21:28:32 from 4.254.231.36

Great job Steve! Congrats on the win. I agree, winning the shoes would be a great prize.

From Steve Piccolo on Sun, May 09, 2010 at 00:54:53 from 66.60.122.29

Thanks, everyone! Yeah, I was fortunate to get the shoes. Mary Ann Schauerhamer told me about the race, and she always has her eye out for good prizes.

From Smooth on Sun, May 09, 2010 at 01:40:03 from 174.23.172.155

Congrats on winning the shoes!

From Steve Piccolo on Sun, May 09, 2010 at 20:53:58 from 66.60.122.29

Thanks, Smooth!

From runningafterbabies on Sun, May 09, 2010 at 23:20:58 from 67.177.9.74

Nice race, Steve! The Pearl Streak's are my favorite.

From Blaine on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 13:47:02 from 207.224.222.111

It was good to see a more strong competition than last year. Glad you had a good time. We'll work to make next year even better.

From Dustin on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 16:39:25 from 204.113.48.77

Good job Pic! You've racked up a couple of victories in the last year.

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