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Location:

Spanish Fork,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jan 15, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

Lifetime PRs:

Marathon: 3:07:59 2013 Big Cottonwood Marathon 

1/2 Marathon: 1:24:30 2008 St. George Painters

10K: 38:39 2008 SLCTC

5K: 18:44 2009 Nestle Art City Days 

55-59 AD PRs:

1/2 Marathon:???

10K:???

5K:??? 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

2023 plans: 

  • Work on core strength
  • Lose 5 lbs
  • Overcome lingering injuries
  • Have fun!

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Consistently place in the top 5 of my age division as long as my body will allow it.

Beat Terry Bean at any distance at least one time before I depart this earth.

Take care of mind and body so I can be in it for the long haul. Don't do STUPID THINGS!

Run until I'm 99 with Kim by my side and remember that EVERY RUN IS A GREAT RUN!

Peace of mind by striving to live like this

 

Personal:

I've been married to the lovely Kimberly for 36 years. We have 5 great kids and 5 great grandkids.
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Miles:This week: 9.00 Month: 83.20 Year: 378.20
Saucony Fastwitch #1 Lifetime Miles: 65.50
Asics Gel-Nimbus23 #3 Lifetime Miles: 718.70
Asics Gel-Nimbus23 #4 Lifetime Miles: 611.45
Asics Gel-Nimbus23 #5 Lifetime Miles: 218.75
Tue, Aug 31, 2010
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

Wow can't believe August is already over. Fall is certainly in the air with these nice cool 50-60 degree morning temps the last couple days.  I really love this time of year. Lots of  fun stuff planned for September/October I'm really looking forward to. And just love the fall weather.

Had a nice 6-mile run with Kim then did 1 more on my own. Legs still feeling a little bit of the Saturday downhill run but much better than yesterday.  Did 5 strides along the way. I had the upper hand on the first 4 but Kim kicked my fanny on the last one. She has an acceleration gear that I don't have. A 100-yard dash race or shorter between the 2 of us could be interesting, anything longer than that I think I can take her. Mr slow-twitch vs. Ms fast-twitch.

Looks like I'll sneak just over 200 miles for August, first 200+ mileage month for me since March. Happy September everyone.

9:30/134

 

Asics Gel 1150 (retired) Miles: 7.00
Comments
From Clay on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 13:39:01 from 67.222.229.46

Nice job on the training Tom you guys are looking good for SGM.!

From Tom on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 13:43:00 from 137.65.56.16

Thanks Clay. I think if we can survive the next couple of weeks we'll be in a pretty good spot.

Hope the recovery is going well for you, anything new?

From Clay on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 13:55:08 from 166.205.8.219

About the same... It's really frustrating but I'm hanging in there;) this has been one of the toughest injuries I have ever had, usually after a month things are improving but it's not. I'm trying to get into physical therapy and see if they can help me, so we'll see:)

From Tom on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 14:06:21 from 67.199.180.90

I know there are some injuries that can take 2 or even 3 months so hopefully you'll be seeing improvement soon. I've had very good success with PT. I go to Von Hill at Spanish Fork Peak Therapy. Only problem with PT is if your insurance doesn't cover things well because it sure ain't cheap if you have to pay your own way!

From TBean on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 15:55:50 from 63.241.173.64

Tis true, those Stilson genes have some fast-twicht muscles.

I'm just dreaming of 200+ months for now.

From Tom on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 18:26:25 from 67.199.180.90

Terry I hope the doc can get you figured out tomorrow. I notice today after the striders I have a pain in that same area on the inside of my right leg/knee. If it bothers me on the run tomorrow I may be picking your brain.

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