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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: 18.60 Month: 65.20 Year: 360.20
Saucony Fastwitch #1 Lifetime Miles: 65.50
Asics Gel-Nimbus23 #3 Lifetime Miles: 718.70
Asics Gel-Nimbus23 #4 Lifetime Miles: 602.45
Asics Gel-Nimbus23 #5 Lifetime Miles: 209.75
Mon, Jan 17, 2011
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

Slept in a bit today then ran 3 solo before meeting up with Kim for 5 more. Warm today - high 30's - and overcast. Nice to be able to wear shorts! Pretty nice for January although we did get rained on for a few minutes. This week is a RRR week for me (Rest/Recovery/Reduced-miles) to give my body/legs a break before officially beginning the 20-week marathon training cycle leading up to UVM.

I've been fortunate to have built a real nice winter running base and I'm feeling healthy. Nice to already have the base and have the body used to 60 mile weeks before starting the marathon training, as I should be able to start adding in the speed without also having to worry about adding mileage. Hopefully all will go well between now and June.

8:45/141

Asics DSTrainer Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Kam on Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 12:21:07 from 68.66.163.179

Geez, Tom. You are going to kill it. That base looks awesome. I didn't realize you were doing so much. Are you shooting for the sub 3 or something?

From Tom on Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 12:30:08 from 67.199.180.90

Thanks Kam. Sub-3 would really be nice but I think sub-3:10 is more realistic for me for UVM. Most likely a sub-3 attempt will have to come at St. George sometime in the next couple years.

From Paul Thomas on Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 12:46:24 from 174.52.134.52

I was taught again yesterday that envy and coveting are sins. I'm a sinner. I sure envy and covet your running base.

Honestly, I'm content to just be back running again a little more regularly, and I'm very happy for you. I don't know anyone more deserving of a successful, injury free running season than you. You're due. Good luck with your marathon training.

From TBean on Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 16:07:02 from 63.241.173.64

Not just a nice winter base but an incredible winter base!! You deserve a RRR week. I've had 3 months of them, they are great.

From allie on Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 18:07:05 from 161.38.218.168

+1 for shorts! you really have built up a solid base and it's going to pay off big time for you in your races this season. keep it up!

From Kelli on Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 22:57:11 from 71.219.84.215

ALL WILL GO WELL!

From Tom on Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 10:41:25 from 137.65.56.16

Thanks for the support and encouragement everyone!

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