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Location:

UT,United States

Member Since:

Apr 05, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

"PRIOR PREPRATION PREVENTS PISS POOR PERFORMANCE"

Best running times:

5K - 17:45, Nestle, 2008

10K - 43:34, Des News, 2008

1/2 Marathon - 1:32:50, Provo 1/2, 1999

Full Marathon - 3:21:26, St. George, 1999

Best Boston Marathon: 3:29:57, 2006

I  RAN AND COMPLETED MY 12/12/60th BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE. 12 MARATHONS IN 12 MONTHS  (FEB 5,2011 - FEB 19, 2012)

ST GEORGE MARATHON(14)    1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2019 (14)

THE BOSTON MARATHON(14)  2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, (14)

DESERET NEWS MARATHON,(4)  2004, 2005, 2006, 2011 (4)

OGDEN MARATHON(3)  2004, 2005, 2011, 2022 (4)

PARK CITY MARATHON(6)  2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011

TOP OF UTAH MARATHON(4)  2004, 2005, 2007, 2011.

UTAH VALLEY MARATHON(3)  2010, 2011, 2021.

THE COWTOWN MARATHON(1)  2011

THE HOOVER DAM MARATHON (1)    2011

THE DALLAS WHITE ROCK MARATHON(1)   2011

THE SURF CITY USA MARATHON(2)    2012, 2013

THE LOST DUTCHMAN MARATHON(1)   2012

THE LAYTON MARATHON,(1)  2013

THE MT NEBO MARATHON,(1)  2014

THE ATHENS GREECE AUTHENTIC MARATHON (1), NOV 8, 2015

THE GREEN BAY MARATHON (1), JUNE 22 2016

THE CIM (1), DEC 4, 2016

THE HUNTSVILLE "FULL MONTE" MARATHON (2), 2017 & 2019

 

 

64 MARATHONS, From 1998 until 2022  W/ ZERO DNFS

1st Marathon, St. George Marathon, OCTOBER 3, 1998. 

64 total Marathons, The Ogden Marathon, May  2022.

169 OVERALL RACES (5Ks, 10Ks, 1/2s, Full Marathons & Tris) SINCE JUNE 4, 1998 UNTIL TODAY. (ZERO-DNF'S)

 

"PAY ME NOW OR PAY ME LATER"

Short-Term Running Goals:

RUN A 17:00 5K

RUN A 38:00 10K

RUN A 90:00 1/2 MARY

RUN A SUB 3 HR FULL MARY (I know I will never hit this one, but I will keep on trying)

RUN THE BOSTON MARATHON, AT LEAST ONE MORE TIME IN 2022! 

"THERE WILL BE DAYS THAT I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN RUN A MARATHON, BUT THERE WILL ALSO BE A LIFE TIME KNOWING THAT I HAVE!"

Long-Term Running Goals:

 

2021 RUNNING RACE SCHEDULE: (STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

1. UTAH VALLEY MARATHON, (3rd plc AD) 5 JUNE '21

2. UTAH VALLEY 5k, (1st plc AD), JUNE 2021

3. SANDY CITY 4th of JULY CLASSIC 5K, (3rd plcAD), 3 JULY '21

4. UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOMECOMING 5K, U5K, (1st plc AD) 9/18/'21

5. SANDY CITY TURKEY TROT & VETERANS DAY 5K, (1st plc AD), 11/13/'21

6. Midnight Madness 5K, 12/31/2021, (1st plc AD)

 

                                
2022 race schedule:

1. The Ogden Marathon, May 21,'22, 5th in Age Division 

2.  Sandy City 4th of July 5k, (29:37) (Age Div 1st plc)

3.  Sandy City Balloon Fest 5k, (30:51) ( 1st plc Age Div)

 

GOALS.....My goal is to be an Age Division Winner and a Boston Marathon Qualifer & Participant as long as I can run this short, fat, tired old man body down the road!!!  This gettin' old crap isn't for the weak of heart, mind, body or spirit!

 

 

 

 

Personal:

 

"IMPROVISE, ADAPT & OVERCOME"

I'm still alive after all these years, All "71 yrs" of them and I'm continuing to live my dreams and I'm doing it my way! Retired Former State of Utah Police Criminal Investigator & United States ARMY O&I Sergeant! 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
T-1 Lifetime Miles: 928.65
P2 Lifetime Miles: 233.50
P2a Lifetime Miles: 978.15
Other Lifetime Miles: 806.47
P2.5 Lifetime Miles: 392.45
P2.12 Altra Provision Lifetime Miles: 232.50
T-3 Lifetime Miles: 368.41
IQ Lifetime Miles: 414.75
IQ2 Lifetime Miles: 295.79
IQ 3 Lifetime Miles: 153.55
IQ 4 Lifetime Miles: 93.94
IQ 5 Lifetime Miles: 64.31
IQ 6 Lifetime Miles: 31.13
Total Distance
1909.40
Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 229.62BA NYC Miles: 7.50PC2 Miles: 214.15NBA9 Miles: 6.00PC2-2 Miles: 369.36BA9 Miles: 25.00Brooks B9 Addiction Miles: 33.00Altra Miles: 329.81Altra B Miles: 329.56Altra C Miles: 186.41Newton Distance S Miles: 12.20Altra Torin Miles: 61.20AI 2.0 Miles: 61.20Adidas RC Miles: 8.00
Total Distance
8.00

am 8 mile easy run in the Sandy hills.......what a way to start out 2014.  110 days till Boston....Game on!!!!!

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 8.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 mi tempo run this am.........20 degrees, smog & fog, gray skies......at least there wasn't any new snow to clog up the two lane black top

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.00

am, 6 mi, 22 degrees, gray to partly cloudy skies, fairly clear roads.

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
3.00

3 mi easy run.......gettin' ready to go long sunday

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 3.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sat, Jan 04, 2014 at 19:15:01 from 207.162.186.109

Wow you've had a good week of training "Nice Job"

Total Distance
11.00

11 miles at 20 degrees, sunny clear skies and fairly clear roads except where I wanted to run.  UDD - DWD - H.

105 days till Boston......what's in your wallet!

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 11.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30a, 22 degrees, night time running conditions, clear roads....Ya!!!!

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.00

six speed miles at 3:30a.....cold, wet roads, same ol' same ol'.....102 days till Boston

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Rhett on Wed, Jan 08, 2014 at 10:54:05 from 24.121.0.8

Speed miles at 3 am... CRAZY! How do you get your legs warmed up for that at that time of night?

From Tom Slick on Wed, Jan 08, 2014 at 13:59:34 from 174.251.16.201

I just do what I gotta do, when I gotta do it! Ya know what I mean...

From Hillbilly Runner on Thu, Jan 09, 2014 at 00:53:32 from 173.191.121.34

My gotta do doesn't do that early.

Nice Job !!!!!

Total Distance
0.00

rest day

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi in the hills - 100 days till The Boston Marathon. Can't wait to get some of this!!!

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sat, Jan 11, 2014 at 12:48:28 from 207.162.186.109

99 bottles of beer on the wall 99 bottles of beer Oh wait that's something else but it is 99 days till "Show Time in Bean Town"

Total Distance
6.00

easy 6 mi on  the PRT.....Porter Rockwell Trail  41 degrees, windy, gray  cloudy skies.

Down to double digits to Boston......99 days! Take one down and pass it around...

 

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Rhett on Sat, Jan 11, 2014 at 16:00:22 from 199.117.154.54

41 is way better than those runs you've been doing in the middle of the night. 52 sunny no wind here today when I ran around noon. Amazing now, but I pay for it in the summer.

From Tom Slick on Sat, Jan 11, 2014 at 17:38:45 from 69.171.160.53

Rhett - 52 degrees, wow, that must have felt good, maybe even too warm?

Total Distance
12.00

12 mi distance run, 33 degrees, ice and snow covered PRT, gray cloudy sky, light cold wind....very little or no sunshine......98 days till Boston

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 12.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 19:10:20 from 65.130.247.17

98 days will be here sooner than we know it!! :)

I switched my training plan and am going to use the advanced schedule on the Boston Marathon website as a framework. I won't do it exactly, but it will give me a solid long run and some key workouts each week if I can swing them. :)

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 19:10:39 from 65.130.247.17

Oh, and nice run!!! :) :) :)

Total Distance
6.00

3:30 a - 6 mi - easy recovery run

BA NYC Miles: 7.50
Total Distance
8.25

3:10 am  8.25 mi  hill run - 35 degrees - clear dark skies with lots of stars in the sky - Clear roads

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 8.25
Comments
From Rhett on Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 10:59:44 from 24.121.0.8

Sounds pretty nice for 3am in the winter in Utah.

From MarcE on Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 07:44:28 from 71.158.67.31

Way to go, Slick.

From Tom Slick on Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 08:01:18 from 168.179.157.44

Rhett/Marc - I'm really getting to enjoy my am winter type runs. The air is the best it's going to be all day and the run is done and all I have to do is enjoy the rest of the day. I think that I will probably hold the am run to 9 miles or under and save the long runs for the weekend...

Total Distance
8.30

8.3 mi run @ 3:am, cold, clear, dark and done. 95 days till Boston.....

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 8.30
Total Distance
8.60

8.6 mi  @ 3:am, in the hills

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 8.60
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 21:10:54 from 207.162.186.109

Nows that's some Good running you early Bird!!!!

Total Distance
7.00

7 tempo miles on the PRT......

Comments
From Rhett on Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 09:46:50 from 24.121.0.8

Solid week so far Slick, already over 50!

Total Distance
0.00

Last day and end of my running week - My goal was 50 miles this week and I acheived it!

Next weeks goal 55 miles.

92 days till the Boston!

Total Distance
13.00

13 mi  long distance run this am on the PRT. 27 degrees, fairly clear except the smog. ..........91 days till Boston!      "Got your Boston Strong On"!!!

 

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 13.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 09:12:59 from 207.162.186.109

Looks like your training is going "Super". Keep up the good work Stay safe and healthy!!!!!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 17:00:50 from 65.130.247.17

I can't wait for the air to clear!!! This treadmill thing is making me want to poke my eyes out!! :)

Nice run! :)

From Tom Slick on Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 09:41:01 from 69.171.160.187

Teena - I totally understand the dreadmill

thing. I can't do it!

HBR - It appears that you've kick started your Boston Strong training with that 18 miler. Yowzza!

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi recovery run up and down Dimple Dell Road......30 degrees, sunny, and a light breeze. 90 days till Boston Strong

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 66.00
Comments
From allie on Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 13:43:24 from 174.23.134.136

90! getting closer...

From Tom Slick on Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 14:06:09 from 168.179.157.44

Yes Ms. Allie, the big day in Boston is getting oh so close and I'm finding it harder and harder to contain my excitement about returning to Boston for my 11th shot at this historic course!!!!

Total Distance
8.70

8.7 mi up and down Dimple Dell and twice around the park.......3:00 am, 15 degrees, running by streeet lamps.........(-:    

89 days till Boston.....

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 8.70
Comments
From Rhett on Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 09:41:13 from 24.121.0.8

And the countdown continues. Nice run.

From Smooth on Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 13:23:13 from 101.119.16.57

Early birds get the worms! :) early runs get the street lamps! :) Awesome job Slick, U DA MAN! :)

Total Distance
9.77

9.77 mi up and down Dimple Dell Road, around the park 4 times plus all the hills in between. Cold, dark and fun......88 days till Boston.

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 9.77
Total Distance
10.00

10 m1 @ 3:am on the Dimple Dell Road.......18 degrees, foggy, cold humid, dark and fun! 87 days till show time...

Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 06:34:56 from 173.191.121.34

I don't know how you do it. It's not only early but cold also. Great job!!!!!

From Tom Slick on Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 08:01:22 from 168.179.157.44

Yo HBR - It's become that time of the training season to suck up the slack and get the job done. I've found it easier to go get my weekday runs done in the morning rather than fight the traffic in the evenings. With 87 days left till Boston my Mantra/Life is; "EAT", "SLEEP", "RUN" BOSTON......What a sad life!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 14:35:53 from 65.130.247.17

3 a.m.?????

You are one insanely dedicated fella!!! :) :) :)

Total Distance
7.53

7.53 mi @ 3:am in the hills of Sandy. 19 degrees, dark, cold, with my running buddy! 86 days till the run to Bean Town....."BOSTON STRONG"

Total Distance
14.00

14 miles on the PRT, 11:am, 30 degrees, clear, sunny, just a little light wind. 84 days till Boston...

PC2 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From timp on Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 15:40:23 from 99.110.188.230

nice job Slick

Total Distance
7.00

7 mi @ 3:25 am, 23 degrees, cold, calm, and dark. 83 days till Boston......

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 7.00
Total Distance
10.00

10 mi @ 3:am, 25 degrees, cold and dark. 65% humidity. Yowzza! 82 days till Boston!

PC2 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Rhett on Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 10:03:54 from 24.121.0.8

That is a lot of humidity. Is it snowing? Nice run.

From Tom Slick on Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 10:20:47 from 168.179.157.44

Rhett - actually it was 72% and it felt like 19 degrees....and it was foggy with no snow or rain expected till tonight!

From Hillbilly Runner on Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 10:53:40 from 173.191.121.34

Nice run. You've got a Good week start keep up the good training. Watch out Boston for the Red, White and Blue!!!!

From fly on the Wall on Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 12:17:00 from 168.180.63.83

Mr. Slick, Way to get it done while I was still snoring!

Three cheers for this cleaner air.

From Tom Slick on Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 15:25:44 from 168.179.157.44

Fly - what clean air? Maybe we'll get some late tonight or tomorrow!

From fly on the Wall on Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 15:31:37 from 168.180.63.83

Today it isn't clean but it is cleaner than yesterday. It is sad that I get excited when our air is only in the yellow and not orange or red. Let's hope this storm flushes out the rest of the gunk.

From Tom Slick on Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 15:38:31 from 168.179.157.44

Fly - I'm tired of chewing my way thru a run! The weather gypsies say this may be the end of the inversions this season. I really hope their right!

From fly on the Wall on Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 16:27:12 from 168.180.63.83

I hope so too, but I though the inversion season lasted through February?

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi 2 3:30a, 33 degrees, cool, dark and gettin windy.....
 

NBA9 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 06:23:01 from 173.191.121.34

You're a morning machine!!!!!

From Tom Slick on Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 07:59:56 from 168.179.157.44

HBR - As long as I get my night sleep I can function in the morning.

Total Distance
0.00

Snow & Wind day - no run

Total Distance
10.00

10 mi @ 3:30am, cold, clear and dark.....

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 10.00
Total Distance
10.00

10 mi @ 10:am, cold, clear and sunny......

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 10.00
Total Distance
15.00

15 mi on the PRT

Comments
From Rhett on Mon, Feb 03, 2014 at 10:17:00 from 24.121.26.213

Nice start to the week and the month Slick.

From Tom Slick on Tue, Feb 04, 2014 at 13:08:48 from 168.179.157.44

Thanks Rhett..hope I can do better this week than last.

Total Distance
0.00

total rest and recover day.....

Total Distance
10.00

10 mi @ 3:am, 3 in of new snow, clear air and about 30 degrees.....

75 days till BOSTON!

PC2 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Tue, Feb 04, 2014 at 07:07:08 from 173.191.121.34

I see you're back at it. Nice run!!!!

From Rhett on Tue, Feb 04, 2014 at 11:27:57 from 24.121.0.8

Nice!

He's back? When was he gone? Oh that 1 day he didn't post a run. Even Slick gets a rest day every now and then. :)

From Hillbilly Runner on Tue, Feb 04, 2014 at 11:51:56 from 173.191.121.34

I was really referring to his early morning runs not that he'd been slacking??????

From Tom Slick on Tue, Feb 04, 2014 at 12:49:35 from 168.179.157.44

"HBR" - Rhett, Sorry I got lazy for a day or so, but I'm caught up with my blog work now. I missed my projected 60 mile week last week by 3 miles. I'll try to do better this week. Check it out, it's only 75 days till Boston.

Total Distance
6.30

6.3 mi @ 3:30 am, 16 degrees, very cold, very dark, with icy roads and a 1/2 inch layer of fresh snow on yesterdays 3 inches of snow. What a great morning run. 74 days till the show down at BOSTON. The run with your favorite "Terrorist" Marathon.

Comments
From Teena Marie on Wed, Feb 05, 2014 at 12:10:03 from 65.130.247.17

Hi! :)

Looks like your ducks are lining up nicely in a coach-style row! :)

Total Distance
10.00

10 mi @ 3:am, 19 degrees, clear dry roads, light breeze, bright stars and no traffic.

Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Rhett on Fri, Feb 07, 2014 at 09:42:49 from 24.121.0.8

Glad the roads aren't icy anymore. Much safer for a good run.

From Tom Slick on Sat, Feb 08, 2014 at 08:37:02 from 69.171.160.239

Rhett - I don't think this ice and snow free condition will remain very long. This weekend and on into Monday it's supposed to snow like crazy!

Total Distance
10.00

10 mi hill run 

PC2 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Smooth on Fri, Feb 07, 2014 at 17:06:20 from 121.44.183.40

NICE runs this week! Good job putting in hill work. Heartbreak hills will have nothin' on ya! :) :) :)

From Tom Slick on Sat, Feb 08, 2014 at 08:41:18 from 69.171.160.239

Hey Ms. Smooth, good to hear from you! Hills are just disguised speed training. Hey, how is it running with "Kanga" and "Rue" in the Down Under? Are there any marathons down there?

Total Distance
9.00

9 mi up and down the Sandy Hills......41 degrees, gray cloudy rainy skies with snow and rain predicted.........71 days till The Boston...

PC2 Miles: 9.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sat, Feb 08, 2014 at 16:01:24 from 207.162.186.109

Great mileage for the week. Watch out Boston!!!!!!

Total Distance
17.00

17 mi on wet cold rainy and snowy windy gray ugly morning. Says it's 40 degrees out there but it feels like 30 degrees.  After two running outfit changes and being soaked to the bone, I gave up at 17 miles.....thats good only because that is what I scheduled for today. not the crappy weather.

PC2 Miles: 17.00
Comments
From allie on Sun, Feb 09, 2014 at 14:03:31 from 161.38.221.168

nice job with the long run, mr. slick!

From timp on Sun, Feb 09, 2014 at 17:08:41 from 99.110.188.230

nice job - sounds miserable. Those are the ones that are nice to have in the books

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:20 AM in the rain & Snow.......70 days till Boston

PC2 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 17:57:06 from 207.162.186.109

Wow that's dedication!!!!!!! Great run.......

From Tom Slick on Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 09:21:01 from 174.255.147.228

HBR - that's just getter done. But thanks anyway.

Total Distance
10.00

10 mi @ 3:am, 28 degrees, cold, dark, clear roads and air. 69 days till Boston...

PC2 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Rhett on Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 09:20:59 from 24.121.0.8

Another stellar run. Are you guys going to get some rain tomorrow?

From Tom Slick on Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 14:43:00 from 174.253.178.47

Rhett - thanks but I'm just getting in my training. Looks like we will get rain in the vAlley and more snow in the mts. I'm on target for 67 miles this week. 69 days till Boston!!!

Total Distance
9.37

9 mi hill run @ 3:am...35 degrees, clear air, dry roads etc, etc.......68 days till Boston...

PC2-2 Miles: 9.37
Total Distance
10.00

10 mi @ 3:am, rain, dark and 45 degrees......67 days till Boston

BA9 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 08:10:26 from 141.221.191.225

Great mileage, getting ready for Boston! 3am all week, I thought I was crazy for 4:30am.

Keep up the great training.

From Tom Slick on Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 08:18:29 from 168.179.157.44

jtshad - thanks for the motivation going forward. 3 am runs have just got to be the easiest time of the day to get out and getter' done.The airs cleaner, the roads are empty and it's so peaceful you can hear yourself think!!!! Can't wait to do "Boston Strong".

From timp on Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 16:17:31 from 99.110.188.230

nice miles Slick -- well done -- keep it rolling

Total Distance
9.00

9 mi this after noon, 50 degrees, cloudy with on and off sprinkles......

BA9 Miles: 9.00
Comments
From Rhett on Sat, Feb 15, 2014 at 08:37:36 from 24.121.0.8

You got to run in the daylight! Did that throw you off? :)

From Tom Slick on Sat, Feb 15, 2014 at 09:06:10 from 69.171.160.229

Rhett - it was strange to run in the day light but I made it! Now I'm looking at running in the daylight and about 60 degree weather.....Yowzza!

Total Distance
6.00

an easy  6 mi recovery type run this late morning.....sure is different running in the daylight.....(-: Just getting ready for an 18 tomorrow....

PC2-2 Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
18.00

What a wild and crazy running day. My run started at @ 10:am with partly cloudy skies and the sun peaking thru every once or twice. It was 55 degrees and there was a dribbley bit of rain coming down. Then it continually got worse and colder. Lets see it got really windy, it rained harder, it even snowed and I got clobered by some hail. Dam that was fun.........63 days till Boston....Getter' Done!!!!!

PC2 Miles: 18.00
Comments
From allie on Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 16:58:50 from 65.130.189.75

it was an all-weather day today...deceiving because it started out so pleasant.

nice job getting it done.

From Tom Slick on Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 18:30:24 from 69.171.160.216

Thanks Ms. Allie

From Rhett on Mon, Feb 17, 2014 at 11:07:57 from 24.121.26.213

Wow Slick that does sound "fun." The description of that reminded me of Boston 2007. The way the weather has been back East this year, that run might be a good prep for Boston.

From Tom Slick on Mon, Feb 17, 2014 at 11:15:31 from 69.171.160.237

Rhett - Your so right, the weather is just getting me ready for Boston 2014. I'll be ready for the worst but I'll still be hoping for a 48 degree start with no wind!

Total Distance
6.00

6 recovery miles this mid morning run. 45 degrees at start with high clouds and filtered sun light. 62 days till Boston Strong....

PC2 Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
10.00

10 mi  in the Hills @ 3:am........

PC2-2 Miles: 10.00
Total Distance
10.00

10 mi in the hill @ 3:am...it was about 48 degrees and I had gusts of wind up to about 25 mph. 60 days till Boston......

PC2-2 Miles: 10.00
Total Distance
0.00

Can you believe it....I took this morning off as a rest day? Maybe I'll go out for a short evening run! 59 days till Boston and the second annual run with the Terrorists. Hope they don't show up!

Comments
From Rhett on Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 09:42:12 from 24.121.0.8

Enjoy the rest day!

From fly on the Wall on Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 15:30:47 from 168.180.63.241

A random day off can be just what the doctor ordered. Enjoy it.

Total Distance
10.00

10 mi @ 3:am, Up and down Dimple Dell Road, dry roads, clear air, and dark every where. 58 days till Boston.......Yea!

PC2 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Rhett on Fri, Feb 21, 2014 at 14:54:00 from 24.121.0.8

I bet you had all kinds of pent up energy after that rest day yesterday.

From Tom Slick on Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 08:47:52 from 69.171.160.79

Rhett - You are surly right about that. I was so ready to go I even woke up before the 3:am alarm went off and was out the door in record time to hit the road. What a difference an unscheduled rest day can make.

Total Distance
6.00

6 easy miles

 

PC2 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Feb 23, 2014 at 05:58:50 from 207.162.186.109

Nice week. Good luck on your long run tomorrow.

From Tom Slick on Sun, Feb 23, 2014 at 07:25:41 from 69.171.160.196

HBR - Thanks. this sounds funny to say but it's a cut back week so my long run is only 16 miles....that will be like a walk in the park! Ya know what I mean?

Total Distance
16.00

16 mi at 9am. 32 degrees at start - 45 at finish. 56 days till The Boston.

PC2-2 Miles: 16.00
Comments
From timp on Sun, Feb 23, 2014 at 14:32:49 from 99.110.188.230

nice job Slick

Total Distance
0.00

rest day

Total Distance
10.00

10 mi @ 3am.......36 degrees...really nice running 

PC2 Miles: 10.00
Total Distance
10.00

10 mi @ 3:am on Dimple Dell Road,53 days left till the Boston.

PC2 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From timp on Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 10:53:57 from 99.110.188.230

nice week so far Slick

From Tom Slick on Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 11:11:24 from 168.179.157.44

TimP - Oh ya. Coming up on the end of the 8th week till Boston. 5 more weeks of mega miles and then it's taper time....Let the maddness begin!!!

Total Distance
8.00

8 mi @ 3:am, dark, 48 degrees, windy, and very light rain.....52 days till Boston

PC2-2 Miles: 8.00
Total Distance
10.00

10 mi @ 10:am, @50 degrees, windy, cloudy, OK run....

PC2-2 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From timp on Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 14:18:03 from 99.110.188.230

just knocking down those double digit runs. nice

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 10:am, 42 degrees, gray, cloudy, rain at times.......uck!

PC2-2 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sat, Mar 01, 2014 at 10:46:52 from 207.162.186.109

Another nice week for you!!!! 50 days till "Show Time" and we'll see all your hard work pay off.

Total Distance
21.00

21 mi @ 10:am. Start temp 42, finish temp 58 with partly cloudy skies and a whole bunch of sunshine. I can say it wasn't my best long run but it was interesting. I'm trying out a new hydration system and checking to see if it's compatable with my short, fat, slow, old man style of running. The jury is still out, I'll update my findings in the near future...

 

49 days till my 11th Boston Marathon and my 50th Marathon overall ! And my congrats to "Allie" for running a great marathon at the Woodlands yesterday!

PC2-2 Miles: 21.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Mar 02, 2014 at 17:02:39 from 207.162.186.109

Great long run.....

From Tom Slick on Sun, Mar 02, 2014 at 17:08:02 from 69.171.160.8

HBR - Ya, I got it done....now I hope I can answer the bell and get in a 6 mi recovery run tomorrow morning!

From Rhett on Sun, Mar 02, 2014 at 19:54:43 from 199.117.154.54

Nice 21 miler Slick. You are definitely not slow and fat and you are defying old very well. I hope to keep at it over the years just like you are. Keep on keeping on. You're an inspiration.

Total Distance
6.00

6 recovery mi @ 3:20am

BA9 Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 5am.....

PC2-2 Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
0.00

rest day

Total Distance
0.00

Rest day

Total Distance
10.00

mid morning 10 miler in the hills, 41 degrees, overcast and very light rain every once in awhile.

PC2-2 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Rhett on Fri, Mar 07, 2014 at 15:46:24 from 24.121.0.8

Nice run Slick.

I was just kicking around the BAA web site and saw that they will not be allowing any bags on the bus this year. That will be an interesting change. I guess anything you wear for prerace to keep you warm will end up being a donation to Good Will. I'm sure it will be best for security and all, but it is too bad that a good thing had to be ruined last year.

From Hillbilly Runner on Sat, Mar 08, 2014 at 05:28:36 from 207.162.186.109

44 days till Boston!!!!!!!!

From Tom Slick on Sat, Mar 08, 2014 at 10:40:14 from 69.171.160.13

Rhett - I wonder why the Marathon Directors always go after and punish the Runners rather than the Terrorists. The New York Marathon Directors did just about the same thing in November of 2012.

I guess it's just easier to hammer the runner than address the real problem!

From Tom Slick on Sat, Mar 08, 2014 at 10:41:55 from 69.171.160.12

Yo HBR - Now it's 43 days till the Boston Marathon.

Total Distance
7.00

7 mile easy run, @50 degrees, mostly sunny, no wind or rain. 43 days left till Boston. That leaves 3 weeks of hard training and 3 weeks of taper training.......Yowzza !!!

PC2 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From allie on Sat, Mar 08, 2014 at 14:39:45 from 65.130.189.75

yowza, indeed. almost there!

From Hillbilly Runner on Sat, Mar 08, 2014 at 18:21:51 from 207.162.186.109

Yowzza !!! is right. Great week!!!!

Total Distance
21.00

21 mi during my mid morning long run on my hardest course! 2 times around from home base up Dimple Dell over the top and down Wasatch Blvd back to the home base. I really feel good about my training getting to this point in my training cycle headed to The 118th running of  The Boston!!!!  42 days till showtime! With 6 full weeks of training left,my training focus will now shift from endurance to speed training...

PC2-2 Miles: 21.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Mar 09, 2014 at 15:58:50 from 207.162.186.109

Another nice long run Good job!!!

From timp on Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 14:26:08 from 99.110.188.230

lookin good Slick

Total Distance
11.00

11 speed miles @ 3:am in the foot hills.

PC2-2 Miles: 11.00
Total Distance
10.00

10 mi doing hill repeats and speed training @ 3:am. 30 degrees in the dark of the cold morning, light winds.

PC2-2 Miles: 10.00
Total Distance
10.00

10 easy mi @ 3:am

PC2-2 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 21:34:31 from 207.162.186.109

WOW!!!!!! Great job.....

Total Distance
11.00

11 mi @ 1:pm today.....53 degrees in the sunshine w/just a little wind.

PC2-2 Miles: 11.00
Total Distance
7.00

7 mi easy run w/o a garmin @ 8am, 39 degrees, no wind, lotsa blue sky and puffy clouds...35 days and a wake up and it's show time in Boston!!!!!!! All you Boston Bound Runners remember it's Patroit's Day, so remember to show your patroitism by  displaying your "USA" flag!

Wow, it's a tough bunch of runners on this blog. I turn in my longest mileage week in many many years and I'm just bearly able to stay on the front page of the Mileage Board......(-: . Just fell off the front page! Oh well, on to next week...

PC2-2 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 05:50:02 from 207.162.186.109

That's a "Bunch" of miles Good Job!!!

Total Distance
21.00

21 long distance slow miles @ 10:30am. 45 degrees at start, 60 at the end. Much sunshine and just a little wind. Took the same double loop up Dimple Dell and down Wasatch as last Sunday...what a butt kickin' course.....34 days and a wake up till Boston.

PC2-2 Miles: 21.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 17:01:13 from 207.162.186.109

Great start for the week Mr. Slick

Total Distance
8.00

8 mile hill repeats

Brooks B9 Addiction Miles: 8.00
Total Distance
9.00

9 mi speed training

Brooks B9 Addiction Miles: 9.00
Total Distance
8.00

8 mi easy run

Brooks B9 Addiction Miles: 8.00
Total Distance
8.00

8 mi @ 10:30am

PC2-2 Miles: 8.00
Total Distance
8.00

8 mile hill speed trng

Brooks B9 Addiction Miles: 8.00
Total Distance
15.50

15.5 miles at Long Distance speed....up and down Dimple Dell Road. 27 days and a wake up and it's Boston! My last "really" long distance run is next sunday where I have a 22 miler scheduled. and then it's all down hill into taper time....good old drive you crazy taper time.........I can hardly wait to get all rested up for the big day in Bean Town!!!! Hey if you haven't looked on the Boston site lately, they have posted your bib numbers....go check'em out.

PC2-2 Miles: 15.50
Comments
From Rhett on Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 17:57:35 from 24.121.0.8

Cool Slick, sounds like you are almost all ready. What bib # did you get?

From Tom Slick on Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 08:38:12 from 168.179.157.44

Yo Bro-Rhett-I got #22569. That's got to be my highest bib number in 11 runs at Boston. I remember the year I was rehabbing from knee surgery and finished at about 22500 in the field? Hopefully I will be able to overcome a bunch of roadkill during this race!

From Rhett on Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 16:37:06 from 24.121.0.8

Slick, your # is a lot better than mine. :) How many people did they let in to Boston this year?

From Tom Slick on Mon, Apr 07, 2014 at 12:05:06 from 168.179.157.44

Rhett - The unofficial count is 36000 runners

Total Distance
0.00

Rest...

Total Distance
8.25

8.25 mi in the hills @ 3:am

PC2-2 Miles: 8.25
Total Distance
10.00

10 mi hill trng @3:am

PC2-2 Miles: 10.00
Total Distance
8.00

8 mi @ 3:am

PC2-2 Miles: 8.00
Total Distance
8.00

8 mi @ 10:30a

PC2-2 Miles: 8.00
Total Distance
5.64

morning 5.64 mile recovery run, easy 

PC2-2 Miles: 5.64
Total Distance
22.00

22 mi @ the approximate time I will start and run the Boston Marathon in just 20 days and a wake up. I surly hope the weather in Boston isn't like it was here in Sandy. Too much heavy wind, rain, snow, hail...for the entire duration of my last mega long run before Boston....

PC2 Miles: 22.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 15:57:10 from 173.191.121.34

Way to go Slick. I'm with you, I hope we have some good weather for Boston. Now enjoy the start of your taper!!!!

Total Distance
0.00

Oh what a glorious day (REST DAY) off...

Total Distance
8.00

8 mi @ 3:10 am..48 degrees, light rain, light wind, easy recovery run.

PC2-2 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Simmbad on Tue, Apr 01, 2014 at 19:22:45 from 67.199.180.82

Good luck at Boston Slick. looks like your running very well. I am getting ready for Utah Valley in June. Keep rockin it Slick.

Total Distance
10.00

10 mi in the hills, 38 degrees with a light snow storm going on around me......oh what fun it is!

PC2-2 Miles: 10.00
Total Distance
6.00

To Track My 2014 Boston Marathon Race by Text - Simply text my Bib # 22569 to 345678 using your US mobile phone and follow the instructions. 

PC2-2 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Tom Slick on Thu, Apr 03, 2014 at 10:27:43 from 168.179.157.44

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Old South Church Marathon Scarf Project to embrace runners, remember Boston bombing

Written by Emily Schappacher

February 21, 2014

As the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing approaches, members of Boston's Old South Church United Church of Christ have mixed feelings. Some are facing the anniversary with a spirit of defiance and determination, some feel a growing sense of unease and foreboding, and for others it is a time of grievous loss, said the church's pastor, the Rev. Nancy Taylor. But the church, located about 100 feet from the marathon's finish line, where the bombs went off on April 15, 2013, will choose to celebrate the tenacity of the human spirit through the Marathon Scarf Project, an effort to wrap each runner of this year's race in love, hope and prayer.

"As we approach the first anniversary, feelings are complicated," said Taylor. "Every athlete competing in this year's Boston Marathon is facing down fear and defying it. These scarves, knitted with prayers of love and courage, will literally enfold the athletes, touching their skin and blessing them on their way."

The Marathon Scarf Project is organized by members of the Old South Knitters, the church's group of about 30 knitters, crocheters and weavers. The group is collecting handmade scarves in the colors of royal blue and yellow, the official colors of the Boston Marathon, measuring approximately 4-6 inches wide and 60 inches long. (Organizers suggest using the official Boston Athletic Association colors Pantone 109C and Pantone 294C as a guide.)

Scarves will be accepted until Saturday, April 5 and can be sent to Old South Church. Each scarf will be presented to a runner at Old South Church's annual Blessing of the Athletes during two services on Sunday, April 20, the day before the marathon, which also falls on Easter Sunday.

"The service is tied in with the marathon – we have the runners stand and the congregation blesses them and wishes them Godspeed and a safe run," said Diane Gaucher, an Old South Knitter who is helping to oversee the project. "We thought it would be such a nice gesture to give them something extra this year and wrap them in our love."

The Marathon Scarf Project was inspired by the Synod Scarf Project, which encouraged UCC members to send handmade rainbow-colored scarves to General Synod 2013 in Long Beach, Calif., as a stand against the bullying of LGBT youth. Gaucher said she has no idea how many knitters will participate or how many scarves they will collect. But she says the fact that the Synod Scarf Project collected more than 10,000 scarves – greatly surpassing its goal of 3,000 – is a good sign that Old South will have plenty of scarves to distribute.

"It's a big leap of faith – until the scarves actually come in, we won't really know how many we will get," she said. "But there are 35,000 runners this year, so bring on the scarves. We will distribute every last one of them."

The Marathon Scarf Project is just one of several ways Old South Church will recognize the bombing's first anniversary. On April 8, the church will conduct a memorial installation of the blue and gold banners that overlooked the marathon's finish line the day of the bombing, as well as the peace cranes that were delivered to Old South Church from Newtown (Conn.) Congregational Church in the bombing's aftermath. These items will be displayed until April 22. On April 15, the church will hold a service of Remembrance and Hope with music, prayers, readings and reflection.

To participate in the Marathon Scarf Project, ship your blue and yellow scarves to Old South Church, 645 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. Questions about the project should be directed to Old South Church: 617-536-1970.

"Through the Marathon Scarf Project, Old South Knitters are doing what they do best: weaving messages into textiles," Taylor said. "Every athlete is staking his or her life on the proposition that the world's oldest peaceful, international competition—a competition requiring only the spare form of the human body, a competition requiring no protective gear, a competition often won by persons from among the poorest nations on earth—is a sacred and worthy undertaking."

Total Distance
10.00

10 mi in the sandy hills. 17 days left till Boston......

PC2-2 Miles: 10.00
Total Distance
0.00

two weeks, one day, and a wake-up and it's show time in Boston!

Comments
From Rhett on Sun, Apr 06, 2014 at 13:13:57 from 199.117.154.54

Wow I can't believe you are only two weeks out. What are your travel plans. Are you going to be there long?

From Tom Slick on Mon, Apr 07, 2014 at 12:03:07 from 168.179.157.44

Rhett - Leaving the Friday before and returning the Wednesday after. This Boston has come really fast this year...

Total Distance
16.00

what a gorgeous day for a run. 45 degrees, windy, total cloud cover. 16 miles in a garbage bag!!!! What more could a body desire except it's all in the bank! 14 days and a wake-up and it's time to do the Boston!

PC2-2 Miles: 16.00
Comments
From allie on Sun, Apr 06, 2014 at 16:48:42 from 174.27.220.148

fourteen!

good luck with the taper.

From Tom Slick on Sun, Apr 06, 2014 at 17:04:56 from 69.171.160.151

Allie - Yes, it's true, only 14 days and a wake-up. Thanks Ms. Allie, I will try my hardest not to run too much between now and show time in Boston.

From Tom Slick on Mon, Apr 07, 2014 at 10:59:21 from 168.179.157.44

From Tom Slick on Mon, Apr 07, 2014 at 10:58:01 from 168.179.157.44

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OK, here we go....it's now 15 days till the Boston Marathon. It's really time to get your taper on. The time for hard training has passed and given way to getting rested and getting any and all the nagging injuries under control.

A shot from the past...

Postby Tom Slick on Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:51 am

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by Tom Slick on Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:40 am

Here is the Boston Marathon course thru my eyes......this year I will be running so slow I will really be able to see it.

The Start:

Hopkinton to Natick - (0 - 10 miles), elevation drops 309 feet

The first mile and a half drops sharply but after that it goes rolley polly little hills and gets better about 10 miles out. Start your race out slower than your predicted marathon race pace, probably 5 to 10 seconds slower. I try to hold this pace out to about mile 5.

Natick to Wellesly - (10 - 13.5 miles) elevation drops 45 feet

I noticed that this part of the course is full of mild hills, nothing to worry about. Pay attention to the slant of the road here and run in the top third of the road so you won't wander towards the gutters. Start to focus in on your race and continue to quicken your pace to above your predicted marathon race pace all the while preparing for the hills to come. And Baby there coming!!!

Wellesley Square to Lower Newton Falls (13.5 - 16 miles) elevation drops 71 feet

The course continues to be the same little hills till you hit the base of Lower Newton Falls at about 14.5 miles (the real half way point in the marathon), then at about 15.5 miles the elevation drops 124 feet in the next half mile which brings you to the "Killer Chain" at Newton Falls which are the steepest and longest on the course. This 3/4 of a mile will wreck your legs if you run it too fast. Stay on the top third of the road to avoid slower runners and to get the best level footing. Get prepared for the screaming women at Wellesley College, nothing I can say can get you prepared for the mile long Scream Tunnel,move to the left of the road if you want to avoid the hand slapping and save the hearing in your right ear, You'll never forget it!

Lower Newton Falls to Cleveland Circle (16 - 22 miles) elevation rises 67 feet to 259 feet at the top of Heartbreak Hill.

So get ready to use all your hill training here. The hills terrace up and end with the famous "Heartbreak Hill". then you go over the top to a very sharp decline past Boston College that will torture your legs beyond belief.

Heartbreak Hill isn't tough it's just when and where it's located on the course, late and steep! Glide up the hills a few seconds slower than race pace and pick it up and run faster on the downhill slopes.

Cleveland Circle to Kenmore Square (elevation drops 180 feet)

At mile 22 look for the cemetery, "The Cemetery of Lost Hope," because if you haven't trained correctly for speed and hills you will be exhausted! In this downhill part of the course you can let everything you have left in the tank go and run for the finish line. Open up and run at a pace faster than your predicted race pace while recovering. Focus and maintain the end is in your sights.

The end:

Kenmore Square to the finish line (25 - 26.2 miles) elevation drops 64 feet

Look for the Citgo sign, it's about a mile to the finish line from here. This is some great road to be running on, it gently declines to the finish with just a hint of incline on Hereford Street. All I can think from this point on is it's "Show Time" baby. Concentrate on your form and any speed you can muster and get your "Smile" on for the photo at the finish line.

I Love running Boston and I hope some of this helps you do your best in Boston!

Here are some other bits of wisdom, but there just old standard things you do before any marathon.

Negative splits.

Wear nothing new to the race, like your shoes, I like to have a new pair of shoes but I like to have them gently broken in with about 50 miles on them by race day!

Start running your long run trainer at about 10:00AM to get yourself used to running later in the day. Boston starts at 10:00AM for us rank and file runners. (10: am first wave and 10:30 am second wave now)

Take heed to your pottie training, valuable minutes tick by while one rests in the green Temple of Doom. get the job done before the race starts. "The Corn Story"

If you are used to a particular carb loading meal, you should make preparations to take it with you to Boston. I carry my pasta loading meals with me from home, that way I know exactly when and what I'm eating, no surprises!

Same thing with carb jells, purchase the ones you've trained and run with before, don't take chances using anything new!

Be prepared for just about any type of weather at Boston, I've seen it at 20 degrees and 86. I don't think I like either of them! Be prepared for rain or shine.

Remember your hydration training. It's so important at any race! Start sipping on a 16 oz. sports drink about two hours before the race starts, this will be enough hydration to get you started well hydrated.

And at Boston, sleep as long as you can in your hotel room and try to arrive for one of the later buses because you have to wait around at the athletes village for up to 4 hours before the race. Try to avoid all the extra hype that Boston can produce, remain calm and focus in on your race.

PRIOR PREPARATION PREVENTS PISS POOR PERFORMANCE

PAY ME NOW OR PAY ME LATER

Tom Slick

Supreme Satpurusha

Re: Boston 2011

Postby Tom Slick on Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:57 am

Re: BOSTON 2009!

by Tom Slick on Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:28 am

Hey everybody, here's course review by the famous Boston Billy Rogers:

Miles 0-2.5:

From an initial elevation of 472 feet, Route 135 drops like a roller coaster as it rambles into Ashland, site of the original starting line, used from 1897 to 1923. The gnarliest section of the descent comes in the first six-tenths of a mile, but Boston's strict seeding system, the size of its field, and the narrow road should help prevent you from careening downhill too fast. This is a good thing, so don't fight it. Stay in the middle third of the road and let the jackrabbits sprint along the edges. You'll get your chance to pass them later.

Landmark:

TJ's Food and Spirits, mile 2. Even the leather-clad Harley set gets caught up in marathon mania. This rowdy biker bar, located on the left side of the road, is the first major spectator hangout you'll pass.

Miles 2.5-5:

The course continues to lose altitude through this stretch. Resist the temptation to "Bank" minutes for the second half of the race-you'll lose twice as many when you wind up walking on Beacon Street before the finish. At the same time, avoid braking so hard you expend precious energy reining in your strides.

Miles 5-7.5:

Around the 10-K mark in Framingham, the course traverses the first of seven sets of railroad tracks. While you needn't worry about having to stop to let a locomotive pass, several members of the lead pack in 1907 were less fortunate. According to Boston Marathon veteran and history buff Tom Derderian, they got separated from the eventual winner by a slow-moving freighter.

By now, Route 135 has flattened out, allowing runners to find a consistent rhythm. "Now you're getting into a groove," says race director Dave McGillivray, a 33-time Boston finisher. If you've ignored our advice and gone out too fast, when you hit Framingham, you need to settle in. "The mile splits you'd planned, those are what you should be running now," says McGillivray.

Landmark:

Henry Wilson Shoe Shop, mile 8.5. Although staged on Patriot's Day, the state holiday that commemorates Paul Revere's ride, the Boston Marathon never touches the route Revere and his deputies traveled while sounding the alarm. At the intersection of Route 135 and Mill Street in Natick, however, it does pass the proudly preserved work space of Henry Wilson, a local cobbler who went on to become Ulysses S. Grant's vice president.

Miles 7.5-12.5:

The course undulates as it skirts Lake Cochituate and proceeds into downtown Natick. "Some of the grade changes are imperceptible, but they do help you," says Boston Athletic Association (BAA) coach Michael Pieroni. "You can use different muscles, which lets those that have been taxed for a while get a break." Forget about even splits on the rolling terrain and focus instead on even effort. "Your pace will slow down on the upgrades," says Lisa Rainsberger, the last American to win, in 1985. "But if you keep the same cadence and the same heart rate, you'll be okay."

Landmark:

Wellesley College, mile 12.5. Because of the way the course bends, the celebrated shrieks of the school's 2,400 students will reach your ears well before you pass by them. If you don't get chills once you hit this gauntlet of sound, say even the most hard-boiled Boston vets, you must not have a pulse.

Miles 15-16.5:

On its way into Newton Lower Falls, Route 135 plummets 150 feet in a half mile, the steepest drop since the opening plunge out of Hopkinton. "It's a terrible hill," says Bill Squires, famed former coach of the Greater Boston Track Club, noting that what makes it so troublesome is the punishing haul up the bridge over Route 128 that immediately follows. "To me, the climb up over 128 has always been the toughest part of the whole race," adds McGillivray. "You don't look for it, because nobody talks about it. And then you say, 'Wait a minute, I'm going up.' And then you keep going up and up." The bridge's exposure to the elements adds to its difficulty. "If there's a weather problem of any sort, this area seems to call it out," says Cambridge Running Club coach Fred Treseler. "If it's sunny, it's always very hot. If it's a windy day, it's twice as bad here." Consider yourself warned. Put your head down, stay focused, and maybe repeat a mantra-something like "This too shall pass."

Miles 16.5-17.5:

"If you're under pace, this is the point to really slow it down and regroup, and make sure you're truly getting ready for the last hills," Pieroni says. Anyone who feels their legs fading here should "go to their arms," suggests Rainsberger. Driving your elbows back a bit harder than normal helps bring up your knees. "And that's going to spread out the workload."

Entering the 17th mile, you'll encounter two potentially vital relief stations. In front of the Woodland Country Club, you'll find volunteers distributing Power Gel on both sides of the course. To the right sits an MBTA (or "T," as the locals call it) trolley stop. (Note: All day on marathon day, flashing your official bib number lands you a free T ride. But don't get on it here!)

Landmark:

Newton Fire Station, mile 17.5. For the first time in the entire race, the course takes a sharp turn, bearing right at this handsome red-brick building onto Commonwealth Avenue and the first of the infamous Newton hills.

Miles 17.5-21:

Here we go: Take a deep breath, set your eyes on the road ahead, and motor on, tackling the slopes one at a time as you start up the series of rises that ends with the famous Heartbreak Hill. "The first one is pretty long, but it has the gentlest grade," says Pieroni. Shorten your strides slightly until you reach the top, then switch into recovery mode as you drop 50 feet over the next mile. The second hill rears up just past the Johnny Kelley statue-on the left side of the street, opposite Newton City Hall-and leads to a short, level patch of road that fools some fatigue-addled runners into thinking the worst is over, when Heartbreak proper still looms. Draw encouragement from the boisterous crowds lining the course. Dick Beardsley, who finished second behind Alberto Salazar in their famous 1982 duel, says, "I thought the crowds helped me here more than anywhere else."

Miles 22-25:

Before entering Cleveland Circle at mile 22, the race turns abruptly right onto Chestnut Hill Avenue, then left 300 yards later onto Beacon Street. By mile 23, you'll be descending steadily; in the twenty-fourth, the downward pitch becomes even more pronounced.

If you're still feeling good, "the course is finally sweet to you at the end," Rodgers says. "It gives you all this good downhill, and you can just glide." If you're struggling, Rainsberger advises taking things a few shuffling steps at a time. "Break it down into smaller sums. You can see the darn CITGO sign forever, so don't look for that. Look for the next water station or mile marker." As you approach Kenmore Square, beware the Mass. Pike overpass near Fenway Park. It's just a bump, really, but it won't seem like that now.

Landmark: Cemetery Mile, mile 23. "People get to the top of Heartbreak and they say, 'Damn, I made it!'"Meyer says. "Then they go charging down the hill to Boston College, and then their legs are finished." After crossing Lake Street, anyone who commits that error will be left to suffer in relative solitude. Trolley tracks paralleling Commonwealth Avenue on the left keep away supporters. What's more, to the right stands Evergreen Cemetery. "I call it the Cemetery of Lost Hope," Squires says. Treseler adds, "It's really a no-man's-land. All of a sudden, everything goes quiet. It's very easy to become distracted or deflated."

Miles 25-26.2:

During his showdown with Salazar, Beardsley tripped over a pothole as the two flew through Kenmore Square. The stumble barely threw him off stride-he actually credits the mishap with loosening a perilously tight hamstring-and in retrospect, it's no surprise he kept going. Once you get this far, nothing will stop you from finishing.

A straight shot down Commonwealth Avenue leads you to a right onto Hereford Street and a final short incline before hooking a left onto Boylston. Keep the legs churning and the arms swinging. And most of all, soak in the Olympian roar-and the view of the finish-once you make that turn. "You've reached the point of no return," McGillivray says. No matter what the race clock reads, "you can claim victory now."

Landmark:

Kenmore Square MBTA Stop, near mile 25 and the CITGO sign. Some say infamous bandit Rosie Ruiz walked out of this station and jumped in the race for her ill-gained "First place" finish in 1980. Having earned your medal, you'll want to celebrate. Avoid the Copley Square T (it's closed), and go to Arlington Street, the Hynes Convention Center, or Back Bay Station. And try to stay awake for a post race party.PRIOR PREPARATION PREVENTS PISS POOR PERFORMANCE

PAY ME NOW OR PAY ME LATER

Tom Slick

Supreme Satpurusha

Total Distance
0.00

TAPER REST DAY

Total Distance
8.00

8 mi @ 3:20 am....... easy run in the hills

PC2-2 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From DaleG on Tue, Apr 08, 2014 at 19:32:04 from 152.216.11.5

I don't know how you get up so early for runs, but keep it up. Are you getting excited for Boston?

From Tom Slick on Wed, Apr 09, 2014 at 05:30:05 from 69.171.160.128

DaleG - I am stoked for Boston. It's so hard to concentrate on anything but running the 2014 Boston Marathon. About getting up early to run, you just get used to it and go get it done. It also helps to get to bed earlier the night before!!!! Sure makes Tom Slick a dull boy!

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30 am

PC2-2 Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
8.00

8 mi @ 3:20 am in the sandy hills. 48 degrees, clear, cool and dark. Boston is now just 10 days and a wake-up away!

PC2-2 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 08:42:42 from 67.79.11.242

Why are you up so early running?

From Tom Slick on Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:52:44 from 168.179.157.44

I Just Run - Oh, I have too many reasons for this one. Mainly this year it's because I've been training some other runners and this was the best time to go out. Then I got used to running early when there's nobody out there and I have all the roads to myself. Nuts, huh?

From I Just Run on Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:59:20 from 67.79.11.242

Do you ever sleep? :-)

From Tom Slick on Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 16:09:20 from 168.179.157.44

I Just Run - I actually get my sleep on the other end of the day. I've been getting to bed about 8:pm, It makes me a dull boy but I do have my goals and priorities. So as soon as I get Boston finished I'll change my schedule.

From I Just Run on Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 08:05:15 from 67.79.11.242

I'm adding up the hours and it doesn't seem like you get much sleep!

Total Distance
7.00

7 miles in the Sandy Hills - 10 days till Boston!

Comments
From I Just Run on Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 08:18:56 from 67.79.11.242

Does "in the Sandy Hills" actually mean you are running in sand?

From Tom Slick on Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 08:50:30 from 168.179.157.44

I Just Run - sometimes it means running in the sand, but it usually means running in the foot hills of the mountains by my home in Sandy Utah.

From I Just Run on Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 08:56:12 from 67.79.11.242

Oh good, it made me tired just thinking about running 7 miles in the sand!

From Rhett on Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 10:27:54 from 24.121.0.8

One week out till you leave! I'm excited for you Slick.

From Tom Slick on Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 14:28:44 from 69.171.160.195

Rhett - Hey, I'm really excited and I can't wait to get to Boston. Hey, when are your going to make a return to Boston.

From Tom Slick on Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 14:30:48 from 69.171.160.195

I Just Run - I haven't been running in the sand since I ran the Surf City USA Marathon. Didn't run in it during the marathon, just the next day as a recovery run.....

From Rhett on Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 18:54:46 from 199.117.154.54

Slick, I don't think I will return to Boston until 2016, but I have qualified for 2015 so it is always an option for next year.

From Tom Slick on Sun, Apr 13, 2014 at 10:44:21 from 69.171.160.76

Rhett - Good to hear your going to return to Boston. I've made commitments to others that will aim my efforts to return to Boston in 2015 and 2016. Let's do it!

Total Distance
0.00

Did all you Boston Bound runners take a gander at todays prediction for the weather on April 21st at Boston.......Accu Weather! Sure glad we've got 9 more days till the show down at Bean Town!

Comments
From SlowJoe on Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 16:28:04 from 66.69.93.8

Just checked it out - since I'm running it, I can guarantee it'll be raining. It follows me to almost every marathon.

From Tom Slick on Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 17:36:03 from 69.171.160.166

I thought it was me with the big black clouds chasing me. I know its going to rain here in Sandy today....I just finished washing and waxing my car!

From allie on Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 18:12:12 from 174.23.138.231

9 days. i'll hope for fine weather for you all.

accuweather is never right.

From Smooth on Sun, Apr 13, 2014 at 02:14:12 from 121.44.231.88

So excited for you slickster! Rain, shine, whatever, you've experienced them all, you are ready, just go and have a blast! :)

From Tom Slick on Sun, Apr 13, 2014 at 10:15:11 from 69.171.160.76

Oh Ms. Smooth, it is always so good to hear from you.I'm so glad that you and Pres. Larry are doing so well. Sad to hear you consider yourself somewhat of a non runner at the moment. But I'm sure that when you return home things will change. I am so excited to return to Boston for so many public and private reasons. My first is to run for Freedom, Justice and Liberty for "all". I run for the USA and Boston Strong. And of course I run for my 11th time at Boston flying my Red, White, and Blues with Patriotism in my heart and mind worn proudly on my sleeve! So like you said Ms. Smooth, Rain, Shine, or whatever I will run...and I will have a blast!

From Tom Slick on Sun, Apr 13, 2014 at 10:18:22 from 69.171.160.76

Allie - And now it's 8 days till Show Time. Your right, Accu-Weather and the weather gypsies never get it right! I'm just so excited to get Back to run Boston for so many reasons! I can't wait to meet up with some old friends and some new ones in Boston!

From I Just Run on Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 08:32:47 from 67.79.11.242

Please, please, PLEASE .... Don't rain!!!

Total Distance
12.00

OK that's the last med-dist run. 12 miles in the Sandy hills. Even though it has been raining, snowing and hailing all day I managed to pick out a sucker hole in the weather and made the run without getting soaked to the bone! Yea! that't the first time in several weeks.

8 days till Boston...

 

PC2-2 Miles: 12.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Sun, Apr 13, 2014 at 21:11:18 from 12.162.141.2

I did a similar run but it was 70 degrees, hot and humid.

From I Just Run on Sun, Apr 13, 2014 at 21:11:52 from 12.162.141.2

I'm thinking about taking tomorrow off.

From Tom Slick on Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 09:16:08 from 168.179.157.44

I Just Run - all in all my sunday long was a pretty nice run since I didn't get soaked and froze to the bone. I too am taking Monday off if I can stand not running. I might have to go out in the evening and get in 3 or 4 just to keep myself sane. I've still got to get in 23 miles for my schedule this final week of taper for a total of 35.

From I Just Run on Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 09:24:04 from 67.79.11.242

We must be on the same schedule. I think I have 34 planned for this week. :-)

From Spiderpig on Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 14:16:52 from 99.98.80.83

Tom, I passed your note about the Sunday morning service at Old South to one of the girls from our running club who was looking for an Easter morning service in Boston.

Total Distance
3.00

Today was suppose to be a rest day but I let my taper madness drive me out to the road for a nice easy recovery run.....oh well it felt good. 6 days and a wake-up and it's all done but the crying!!!!

here is the latest prediction for Marathon Monday in Bean town! 

MonApr 21

Mostly Cloudy

58°

43°

Mostly Cloudy

Well here

PC2-2 Miles: 3.00
Comments
From jtshad on Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 15:13:17 from 141.221.191.225

Getting excited! Ready to roll? Have a safe trip!

From I Just Run on Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 15:19:54 from 67.79.11.242

I can handle this...but no colder!

From Tom Slick on Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 15:23:13 from 168.179.157.44

jtshad - I can't believe that this is my 11th trip to the Greatest Running Show on Earth / The Boston Marathon and I'm so excited and I'm so ready to rock & roll I just can't concentrate on anything but Boston. I need to be there!

Thanks for checkin' in on me!

Hey, when are you taking off for Boston? I'm outta here Friday night for a Saturday morning arrival.

From jtshad on Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 15:24:44 from 141.221.191.225

Friday to Wednesday. Going to a RedSox game Friday night, expo Sat/Sun (speaking at the PowerBar booth), Easter service Sunday, race Monday, recovery/site seeing Tuesday, home Wed! Whew!

From Tom Slick on Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 15:29:02 from 168.179.157.44

jtshad - that sounds a lot like my itinerary.

From Tom Slick on Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 16:46:07 from 168.179.157.44

This weather news just in from the

weather channel;

Mon

Apr 21

Mostly Cloudy 56°

44°

Mostly Cloudy

CHANCE OF RAIN:

10%

WIND:

WSW at 9 mph

From jtshad on Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 16:48:09 from 141.221.191.225

Let's keep praying for a tailwind!

From Hillbilly Runner on Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 19:04:31 from 207.162.186.109

Keep the madness coming. The weather keeps getting better!!!!! Nice tapper run

From Tom Slick on Tue, Apr 15, 2014 at 08:10:23 from 168.179.157.44

Looks like a pattern developing:

Mon

Apr 21

Partly Cloudy 57°

43°

Partly Cloudy

CHANCE OF RAIN:

10%

WIND:

SSW at 8 mph

Details

From I Just Run on Tue, Apr 15, 2014 at 10:19:14 from 67.79.11.242

I'm REALLY LIKING IT...!

From I Just Run on Tue, Apr 15, 2014 at 10:19:47 from 67.79.11.242

Hey Tom,

Why no Blog Picture?

From Tom Slick on Tue, Apr 15, 2014 at 16:05:31 from 168.179.157.44

I just Run - I haven't even tried to post a picture. Guess I'll have to do that.

Total Distance
3.10

I went to a Boston Marathon Bombing memorial run (5K) at the local Wasatch Running Store. It was a nice and there was a pretty good turn out.

PC2-2 Miles: 3.10
Comments
From Tom Slick on Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 07:41:51 from 168.179.157.44

Today's prediction for Boston:

Mon

Apr 21

Partly Cloudy 61°

46°

Partly Cloudy

CHANCE OF RAIN:

10%

WIND:

SSW at 13 mph

Total Distance
3.00

Three easy shake down miles today. I'm ready to do the Boston, I sure hope Boston's ready for me and all my good running friends.

Here's todays prediction for the weather on Marathon Monday the 21st: My guess is that it will change at least 5 more times before we all toe the mark and head for Boston.

MonApr 21

Partly Cloudy

61°

46°

Partly Cloudy

 

PC2-2 Miles: 3.00
Comments
From Tom Slick on Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 16:43:08 from 168.179.157.44

I can hardly wait till tomorrow to see what the weather gypsies are saying:

Mon

Apr 21

Partly Cloudy 64°

46°

Partly Cloudy

CHANCE OF RAIN:

10%

WIND:

SSW at 13 mph

From Hillbilly Runner on Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 18:50:23 from 207.162.186.109

Hey it all looks good. We are going to have some good running weather. Good Luck and I'll see you in Bean Town!!!!

Total Distance
3.00

just chillin' today. Accu-weather 4/21/2014 Sun Apr 20 Intervals of clouds and sun 55°Lo 39° more Mon Apr 21 Partial sunshine 60°Lo 45°

 

 

The weather Channel for 4/21/2014

MonApr 21

Partly Cloudy

64°

44°

Partly Cloudy

 

PC2-2 Miles: 3.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 10:54:08 from 67.79.11.242

So...maybe 50 at start time?

From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 11:23:05 from 98.203.229.149

Better than snow or blistering heat. I'm just praying the wind is with us again like 2011 :)

From Tom Slick on Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 12:00:46 from 69.171.160.79

IJR - rT - Yes in both cases....I really don't like running in the heat!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 12:10:55 from 98.203.229.149

The heat in 2012 was terrible. I described it as being like a battlefield with so many runners laid out on the sides of the course puking, dehydrated, etc. during the last few miles. That doesn't seem like a very appropriate analagy after last year though. Hopefully this year will bring agreeable weather and everyone can focus on healing and the celebration that this race is all about.

From jtshad on Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 13:17:00 from 141.221.191.225

Looking to be about perfect...don't get these days too often. Keep on praying!

From Tom on Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 02:04:47 from 75.104.65.94

Nice traveling with you Mr Slick. Hope your plane sleeping efforts are going better than mine!

Total Distance
0.00

No new is good news! OK everybody, it's time to assemble in Bean Town for the 118th running of the Boston Marathon......Good Luck!  

Travel to Boston..

Comments
From I Just Run on Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 09:32:38 from 12.162.141.2

See you there, ...well tomorrow.

From Rhett on Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 10:59:09 from 24.121.0.8

Good luck Slick, have a great one!

From Jason D on Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 12:25:27 from 128.210.82.162

Best of luck. Keep working on that weather, too :-) Winds out of the SSW would be a tailwind (more or less), right?

From Tom Slick on Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 13:14:41 from 69.171.160.90

Accu-weather:

Hi 60°

RealFeel® 59°

Precipitation 9%

Day

NESW

S 8 mph

Gusts: 15 mph

Partly sunny

Max UV Index: 6 (High)

Thunderstorms: 1%

Precipitation: 0 in

Rain: 0 in

Snow: 0 in

Ice: 0 in

Hours of Precipitation: 0 hrs

Hours of Rain: 0 hrs

Migraine Forecast >

Lo 45°

RealFeel® 40°

Precipitation 21%

Night

NESW

SSW 7 mph

Gusts: 14 mph

Partly cloudy

Max UV Index: N/A

Thunderstorms: 1%

Precipitation: 0 in

Rain: 0 in

Snow: 0 in

Ice: 0 in

Hours of Precipitation: 0 hrs

Hours of Rain: 0 hrs

The weather Channel:

Mon

Apr 21

Partly Cloudy65°

43°

Partly Cloudy

CHANCE OF RAIN:

10%

WIND:

SSW at 13 mph

From Tom Slick on Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 13:15:43 from 69.171.160.90

SSW works well for runners headed to the finish line....

From timp on Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 11:53:49 from 99.110.188.230

good luck Slick!

From allie on Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 10:09:09 from 174.27.221.249

boston report?

From MarcE on Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 21:00:01 from 66.119.84.21

Great run in Boston, Slick! I watched you cross the finish line. Cigar in mouth!

Total Distance
0.00

In and around the Boston area.....

Total Distance
0.00

Easter Services At the Old South Church,Expo,Pasta Dinner, etc...

Comments
From I Just Run on Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 08:11:02 from 67.79.11.242

This was a GREAT day!

Race: The Boston Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:46:42, Place overall: 14385, Place in age division: 192
Total Distance
26.20

"Slicks Boston!"

What can I say other than,"Not too bad for an old guy!" This years adventure at Boston was probably the best ever and it will be hard to top. 

I took the red eye out of Salt Lake City on Friday night and arrived in Boston early Saturday morning, so early that nothing was open, not even the Expo. I dropped my bags off at the B & B in the Back Bay Area and started wandering about the area. Couldn't check in to the B & B till about 2:pm.

I went over to the finish line on Boylston and watched the going ons to kill some time looking at all the preparations for the marathon on Monday, so many inspirational signs and banners, everywhere. I actually stumbled on the Minister and some of the Church Ladies at the Old South Church preparing to give out scarfs to the runners as part of the Church of Christ's Year of Remembrance and Hope, Marathon Scarf Project 2014. I guess I was lucky, the Minister gave me a blessing and a scarf. I didn't think they were going to do this until Sunday at the Old South Church when they did the "Blessing of the Atheletes" service. 

After this I went over to the Expo and collected up my race bib packet and goody bag and wandered around the expo until I could get into my room. Hillbilly Runner Ronnie showed up later in the day and we returned to the Expo to pick up his race packet.

Sunday morning we attended the Easter Services at the Old South Church at 9:am along with some 2,044 regular worshipers and Marathon Runners. During the Easter Service the Minister held the "Blessing of the Athletes" where the runners were also given a beautiful hand made scarf knitted in the blue and gold colors of the BAA signifying hope and courage for the Athlete in the up coming Boston Marathon. Attending Easter Services and the Blessing of the Athletes was a real delight for me, and I will make a point of attending in future trips to the Boston.

Race day morning was exceptionally peaceful and rather non hurried and we made our way to the Boston Commons to get on the busses and depart for the Athletes Village in Hopkinton. I actually sat next to a fellow that was sleeping on the bus which in turn made my ride quite peaceful where I reflected on my own projected race plan that was just hours away. At the village I tried to be calm and continue to reflect on my race plan while takling to my friends, taking photos and waiting in the line to the "Temple of Doom". 

Around 10:30 am the call came out for the 3rd wave participants to get up and move out to the main street of Hopkinton and join the other runners in their corrals before race time. I remember getting up from my resting place and taking my

I don't recall how close it was to 11:am but the 3rd wave seemed to take off as scheduled. I got in line with the rest of the 3rd wave and started moving my feet towards Boston. I kept with my plan to start the race slow and avoid bouncing around ducking and weaving to advance ahead of other runners. From previous experience I know that the wave would thin out and I could start getting in some serious running about 4 or 5 miles down the road....it did.

At the two (2) mile mark on the left side of the roadway there was the Biker Bar and all the partiers having' a ball. Wow, the smell of beer was thick in the air and it only made me want to stop and have a couple with them.

The temperature at the starting line was about 53 degrees and the wind or breeze was barely discernable. A rather nice start. I would have preferred about a 43 degree start but it wasn't my choice. Wow, the 5k mat seemed to come up rather fast and I was past it. I looked at my Garmin and I was at about 25 minutes and thought, I am right on plan.

I continued making my way along the course trying to maintain a steady pace that would result in a BQ at Boston so I can return here in 2015. I hit the half way point at 1:48:02. I had hoped to be there at the 1:38:00 mark, but this was satisfactory. I took time to reconsider my situation and found that all was well and my tire old man body wanted to play. I had a moment of mental let down about mile 14 where my brain asked me what the hell I was out here doing? I collected my thoughts and put a positive spin on and took off on down the road as I was entering the Natick and Wellesley hills. I tried to attack the hills going up, rest and maintain on the flats and kick it up on the down hill side.

I t was amazing to see all the spectators, fans and freedom loving people lined up the entire length of the marathon. The crowd support was second to none this year. Even the "Scream Tunnel" at Wellesley was probably twice as loud and long as ever before.

Then it was time to enter the hills of the "Killer Chain" in Newton. These hills are nothing compaired to the mountains that I train in, in Utah. But none the less, they are there and must be contended with. I again worked on maintaining a pace of between 8 and 8:30 minutes per mile as I attacked the hill upward, rested on the flat and picked it up on the back side. With this plan in mind, all of a sudden I was up and over "Heart Break Hill" and looking forward to some gentle down hill running into Boston. 

The temprature was at about 66 degrees, little or no noticeable wind and about 5 miles to get my 11th Boston Marathon finished. I ate my last double caffeinated Power Gel, chased it with a cup of water that was offered by one of the very young Patriots' Day / marathon fans  and continued to race my plan. At 35k I was at 3 hours and 6 minutes into it and I felt really good and could see that I had done my plan right and I would be able to finish this race well.

I started looking for the Citgo Sign that is prominently situated at about 1 mile from the finish line and kept my pace steady and focused. And there it was! And there were all the people that had filed out of Fenway Park after the baseball game standing on the marathon route cheering and supporting all the runners. 

Now the next milestone in my race was to round the corner and turn right on Hereford St. and then get my "Victory Dance Cigar" out and make the left onto Boylston and head to the finish line that is in sight from the corner. 

While making my final push to the finish line I reflected on how well the City of Boston, the people and the Boston Marathon had recovered from the tragedy  only one year ago and had come together as "Boston Strong" and made a stand against Terrorism and Tyrany for Freedom, Justice and Liberty for All.

I stepped over the line at 3:46:42 and was completely satisfied with my race which also yeilded a "BQ" for 2015.

Thank you to all my friends and my new friends and all the people that have made the Boston Marathon the success that it is! May the Boston Marathon continue for all time to come!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC2 Miles: 26.20
Comments
From timp on Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 13:20:04 from 159.63.144.194

great work in the prep and the execution. outstanding job, Slick!

From Rhett on Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 13:22:33 from 24.121.0.8

I love the report Slick, it gave me chills and made me want to do Boston again. Congrats on your 11th. Sweet!

From I Just Run on Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 14:27:31 from 67.79.11.242

Great race report and congratulations on another BQ! Only thing is I think it's for 2015 not 2105. :-) ...or you have a long wait to run the next one!

Sure wish I could have caught up with you guys for a little more time together...maybe next year.

From I Just Run on Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 14:27:59 from 67.79.11.242

Oh...BTW, we need a picture! :-)

From Hillbilly Runner on Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 05:26:36 from 207.162.186.109

Wow, You're a tough old Bird but you put the training in and went out and executed the plan. "Great job" and "Great report" I am so proud for you. We had a great time in Boston this year.

From SlowJoe on Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 06:54:29 from 66.69.93.8

Great report, Tom. Congrats on a really good race (perfectly executed) and on the BQ for next year!

From DaleG on Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 16:51:14 from 152.216.11.5

Nice job, man!!!

From jtshad on Wed, May 14, 2014 at 14:15:48 from 141.221.191.225

Great report and awesome Boston experience!

Total Distance
7.45

Back on the again......

7 mile MPS status run......in the hills. 45 degrees, cloudy, windy, some rain.

PC2 Miles: 7.45
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 13:46:59 from 173.191.121.34

Way to get back after Slick. There's no resting for the weary.

From Tom Slick on Thu, May 01, 2014 at 09:03:55 from 168.179.157.44

HBR - Or the wicked either! I'm just glad the recovery is coming along so good!

Total Distance
6.50

6.5 mi @ 3:20am....recovery running

PC2 Miles: 6.50
Comments
From Rhett on Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 13:38:56 from 199.117.154.54

Wow Slick, I was just looking at your upcoming races for the rest of the year and it made me tired. Good job getting right back out there after Boston.

From Tom Slick on Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 04:43:12 from 69.171.160.99

Hey Rhett, If you quit moving they kick sand in your face.

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30 am.....recovery run

PC2 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 08:31:47 from 67.79.11.242

I had to take a double-take at your and my mileage. Your are .11 miles ahead of me for the year! :-) Looks like you are doing fine on your recovery.

From Tom Slick on Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 10:48:49 from 168.179.157.44

IJR - Now that's an interesting tidbit. I'm sure that you will surpass my mileage very quickly. Hows your recovery coming along!

From Hillbilly Runner on Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 17:50:06 from 207.162.186.109

Way to go Mr. Slick. You're the king of the early morning runs.

From DaleG on Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 18:06:46 from 152.216.11.5

How's your recovery from Boston coming along?

From Tom Slick on Thu, May 01, 2014 at 09:10:15 from 168.179.157.44

DaleG - The recovery is coming along so well, I'm wondering if I put out enough effort at the Boston!

Total Distance
6.50

6.5 @ 3:30am.......life is getting better!

PC2-2 Miles: 6.50
Comments
From Rhett on Sat, May 03, 2014 at 13:44:41 from 199.117.154.54

Nice running in the early hours.

From Tom Slick on Sat, May 03, 2014 at 14:58:12 from 69.171.160.222

Rhett - looks like I'm going to remain running in the early morning hours as summer is coming on strong....gotta beat the heat!

Total Distance
7.20

Nice Sunday morning run in the hills of Sandy......7.2 mi @ 7:30a, up and down Dimple Dell.

Altra Miles: 7.20
Comments
From I Just Run on Sun, May 04, 2014 at 17:02:17 from 12.162.141.2

Nice avg pace...I got you by .05 miles :-)

From Tom Slick on Mon, May 05, 2014 at 11:57:42 from 168.179.157.44

IJR - I'm just out getting ready for my upcoming race schedule, in particular the MT. NEBO Marathon on Sept 6, 2014. I think I'm going to run this one to better my qualification/registration time for the 2015 Boston Marathon.

Total Distance
0.00

Rest Day

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi on Dimple Dell Road. 52 degrees, no wind 

Altra Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30am......45 degrees, no rain

Altra Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
0.00

Big Rain Rest Day! No miles....

Comments
From I Just Run on Thu, May 08, 2014 at 13:43:07 from 67.79.11.242

Hope we get the rain today too! It was just sprinkling when I ran this morning.

From Tom Slick on Thu, May 08, 2014 at 16:09:33 from 168.179.157.44

IJR - I was completely rained out this 3:am. I go give it a run on Friday at 3:am.

Hows your recovery comin'?

From I Just Run on Thu, May 08, 2014 at 16:12:15 from 67.79.11.242

I think my recovery is going good. I just can't run fast or long anymore. :-)

Total Distance
0.00

Its still raining...maybe I'll run this afternoon when I get off work!

Total Distance
9.00

9 miles this mid morning up and down Dimple Dell Road......

Altra Miles: 9.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, May 11, 2014 at 10:35:16 from 207.162.186.109

Nice run Mr. Slick......

From I Just Run on Mon, May 12, 2014 at 13:51:28 from 67.79.11.242

911...call 911...Tom Slick has 911!

From Tom Slick on Mon, May 12, 2014 at 14:19:51 from 168.179.157.44

IJR - What? OK, I finally got it! I better get my stuff in gear and get my miles moving. Don't want to get stuck on 911.

From I Just Run on Mon, May 12, 2014 at 14:22:22 from 166.147.123.161

You've run 911 miles this year. :-)

From MarcE on Mon, May 12, 2014 at 19:29:52 from 74.221.106.74

Well, Slick - I got into SGM -- the one year you decide to skip it. :) Are you already BQed for 2015?

From Tom Slick on Tue, May 13, 2014 at 07:27:12 from 168.179.157.44

Oh Marc, I'm sorry that I skipped SGM this year and more so since you got in. I have opted to run the Mt. Nebo Marathon near Payson Utah. It's a really fast down hill mary running down and out of Payson canyon. I figured that I could beat my BQ time at Boston this year to up my wave/corral placement in the 2015 Boston.

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi in the hills @ 3:30am.

Altra Miles: 6.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Wed, May 14, 2014 at 08:21:38 from 67.79.11.242

I still can't get over the time you run! :-) It must be peaceful.

From Tom Slick on Thu, May 15, 2014 at 04:55:43 from 69.171.160.58

IJR - it's dark, quiet and still the coolest time of the day! Usually the only noise being made is when I'm talking back and forth with Missy my running buddy. It was a perfect 50 degrees with no wind or any traffic. I actually run down the middle of the street .

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30 am.....on my semi-flat run on 13th east.

Altra Miles: 6.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Thu, May 15, 2014 at 12:46:43 from 67.79.11.242

You talking about "simi-flat" reminded me to go back and look at my hill workout the other day. It was 1/2 mile @ 11.5% grade. I could only do it 2x.

From Tom Slick on Thu, May 15, 2014 at 15:42:20 from 168.179.157.44

IJR - 11.5% grade, Oh man that's a tough hill to negotiate...I don't think I'd like to play on that hill!

Total Distance
0.00

Rest day. As hard as it is to not run, I've just started my training cycle for the Nebo Marathon in September! Let it be written, Let it be done!

Comments
From SlowJoe on Fri, May 16, 2014 at 08:40:01 from 168.215.171.129

A rest day seems like a good way to start a training cycle - reset the body a bit.

From Hillbilly Runner on Fri, May 16, 2014 at 09:03:26 from 207.162.186.109

Good luck and Happy Training!!!

Enjoy your rest day...

Total Distance
10.00

10 miles up and down Dimple Dell.  speed & hill training. Start temp: 60, End:80. I may have to get up earlier on Sunday and get my run in when its cooler!

Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, May 18, 2014 at 19:42:26 from 207.162.186.109

Nice 10 miler !!!

From timp on Tue, May 20, 2014 at 17:58:20 from 99.110.188.230

you don't like it hot Slick?

Total Distance
6.00

6 easy miles @ 3:30a

Altra Miles: 6.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Mon, May 19, 2014 at 10:48:31 from 67.79.11.242

Ah...you just passed me on the mileage board! Oh wait, I haven't put Sunday or Monday in yet. :-)

Total Distance
10.00

10 mi in the hills, up and down Dimple Dell Road.....

Altra Miles: 10.00
Total Distance
4.00

four easy miles on the PRT............Happy Memorial Day to all you Vets'......

Altra Miles: 4.00
Total Distance
8.00

8 mi in the hills. 78 degrees at 3:20am

Altra Miles: 8.00
Total Distance
5.00

5 miles, 3;30AM, timpo run

Altra B Miles: 5.00
Total Distance
5.00

5mi easy run, 3:20 am, 61 degrees.

Altra Miles: 5.00
Total Distance
6.26

6.2 this 3:30am in the hills

Altra B Miles: 6.20
Comments
From Rhett on Fri, May 30, 2014 at 10:35:36 from 24.121.0.8

Good to see you're still at it early in the morning Slick. Looks like you have a full summer of racing planned. Fun!

From Tom Slick on Fri, May 30, 2014 at 14:15:42 from 69.171.160.14

Yo! Rhett - If you stop moving (at my age) they shovel sand in your face!

Total Distance
3.10

nice easy 5K fun run......

Altra B Miles: 3.10
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sat, May 31, 2014 at 08:35:13 from 207.162.186.109

Nice mileage this week Slick...

Total Distance
12.00

12 mi long run up and down Dimple Dell Road.

Altra Miles: 12.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Jun 01, 2014 at 11:21:25 from 207.162.186.109

Nice Sunday run. How's the weather in Utah?

From Tom Slick on Sun, Jun 01, 2014 at 15:10:14 from 69.171.160.13

HBR - It was 57 degrees at the start of my run and about 87 now. sunny and very low humidity

From Rob Murphy on Sun, Jun 01, 2014 at 16:28:09 from 24.10.249.34

Nice hill at the end of that road!

From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Jun 01, 2014 at 18:15:03 from 207.162.186.109

Sounds like nice weather for an early run.

Total Distance
3.00

3 easy miles 

Altra B Miles: 3.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30am in the hills

Altra Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.20

6.2 easy miles in the hills @ 3:30am

Altra B Miles: 6.20
Comments
From I Just Run on Wed, Jun 04, 2014 at 08:02:09 from 67.79.11.242

I feel lazy every time I see 3:30am

From Tom Slick on Wed, Jun 04, 2014 at 12:05:39 from 69.171.160.243

I feel the laziest at 3:15 am when the alarm goes off. If I can get outta bed then I've got the battle won!!!!

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30am....nice easy run, 55 degrees

Altra Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Rhett on Thu, Jun 05, 2014 at 10:24:30 from 24.121.0.8

Perfect temp for a nice early morning run.

From I Just Run on Thu, Jun 05, 2014 at 10:39:26 from 67.79.11.242

I would get up at 3:30 and run but the temp would still be 80 degrees at 90% humidity. Can I move to Utah?

From Rhett on Thu, Jun 05, 2014 at 12:58:21 from 24.121.0.8

I Just Run, do you live in the south? That sounds like when I lived in Houston.

From I Just Run on Thu, Jun 05, 2014 at 14:58:48 from 67.79.11.242

Rhett,

It's worse, I live in near San Marcos, about 150 miles inland from the gulf. We get the humidity and heat with no gulf breeze. :-(

Total Distance
0.00

rest day

OK, I've posted my favorite Boston Finish Photo from 2007. My actual finish time that year was 3:29:something.....I wonder if I'll ever be able to do that again?

Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Fri, Jun 06, 2014 at 06:02:13 from 207.162.186.109

Enjoy your rest day !!!!!!!!

From I Just Run on Fri, Jun 06, 2014 at 07:44:35 from 67.79.11.242

Did you get up at 3:30 to blog this entry?

From Tom Slick on Fri, Jun 06, 2014 at 14:02:23 from 69.171.160.209

Actually, I think I blogged at about 5:30a.I went to bed really early last(thurs) night so as to get lots of rest before the 5K on Saturday morning. So at 3:30a I had already gotten 8 hours sleep.

From I Just Run on Fri, Jun 06, 2014 at 14:12:35 from 67.79.11.242

I'm excited to see how you do in the race! Any specific goal?

From Tom Slick on Fri, Jun 06, 2014 at 15:51:54 from 69.171.160.209

I'm hoping for a 20 minute run....but ya never know till it's over...

From I Just Run on Fri, Jun 06, 2014 at 16:01:51 from 67.79.11.242

Welcome to the 21st century my friend! Nice profile picture. :-)

Race: The Nestle 5K (3.107 Miles) 00:23:52, Place overall: 149, Place in age division: 1
Total Distance
3.10

 

I love doing this little 5k, this was my 14th trip to the Nestle 5K, I used to run it with my son when he still liked me! It's only a 5k but it's the most competitive and fun little 5k I've ever done, and it's such a great family atmosphere! Springville Utah does it right!  I took 1st place in my Old Man Age Group with a 23:52 out of 25 runners. 149th out of 2139 runners overall, with a 7.58 minute mile average, my first mile was a 5.3 minute mile and then I started losing steam. Not too bad for an old guy even if I do say so myself, I was only 8.37 minutes behind the overall winner......Next race (kinda a race) Ragnar Wasatch Back June 27-28.

Altra Miles: 3.10
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Jun 08, 2014 at 08:14:38 from 207.162.186.109

Congratulation on the win!!!!!

From timp on Mon, Jun 09, 2014 at 09:08:22 from 67.134.208.11

well done Slickster!

From I Just Run on Mon, Jun 09, 2014 at 12:03:01 from 67.79.11.242

Nice job FAST man!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jun 09, 2014 at 22:23:48 from 199.201.101.113

Smokin'!!! :-)

Total Distance
0.00

Rest Day

Total Distance
6.00

6mi @ 3:30a, 64 degrees

Altra B Miles: 6.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 07:44:44 from 67.79.11.242

You and I aren't burning up the miles this week! :-)

From Tom Slick on Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 14:07:57 from 168.179.157.44

IJR - Ya man, and look how many pages back we are on the mileage board!

From I Just Run on Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 14:10:52 from 67.79.11.242

I'm thoroughly embarrassed!

From Tom Slick on Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 14:21:04 from 168.179.157.44

IJR - "Stuff" happens, just pick up the pieces and get it on down the road again!!! If you quit moving somebody will shovel dirt in your face, Ya know what I mean!

From I Just Run on Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 14:50:07 from 67.79.11.242

I'm biking man! Doesn't that count for something? :-(

From Teena Marie on Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 20:48:48 from 199.201.101.113

You are king of those 3:30 a.m. runs!!! :-) Nicely done.

From Tom Slick on Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 04:48:03 from 69.171.160.167

IJR - Biking counts but it's on a whole different blog...this is a fast running site.

From I Just Run on Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 07:45:58 from 67.79.11.242

Tom,

I'm thinking I better get some running miles in soon or I may be kicked off the Blog!

Total Distance
4.40

easy 4.4 this am. hot, windy slow and easy......@3:30a.. I think I'm going to call this my cut back week...

Altra B Miles: 4.40
Comments
From Smooth on Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 21:53:33 from 71.219.8.35

you deserve a cut back week after last Saturday's stellar performance at your favorite Nestle 5K successfully defended your title! :) :) :) Here's my belated congratulations! :)

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 22:14:04 from 199.201.101.113

Sounds like a plan!! :-)

Total Distance
10.00

10  easy short mi, 62 degrees, Happy fathers Day to all you DADS!

Altra Miles: 10.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 recovery mi @ 3:30a

Altra Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Smooth on Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 20:14:40 from 71.219.8.35

Hope your Father's Day was wonderful! You getting excited for Ragnar? Have a ton of fun! :)

From Tom Slick on Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 13:22:22 from 69.171.160.249

Yes Ms. Smooth, I am kinda excited about doing the Ragnar WB. Are you getting involved with a team this year. It's a fun run.....

From rAtTLeTrAp on Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 22:08:45 from 98.203.229.149

Ragnar NWP and LV this year for me!

Total Distance
6.20

6.2 mi @ 3:30a

Altra B Miles: 6.20
Total Distance
5.00

5 tempo miles @ 3:30a

Altra B Miles: 5.00
Comments
From allie on Fri, Jun 20, 2014 at 14:10:24 from 65.130.183.214

that is one early morning run. good job, sir.

excellent profile photo.

Total Distance
5.50

easy 5.5 mi at 6:am..............

Altra Miles: 5.50
Total Distance
16.25

got out about 6:30am and got in 16+ miles. Game on, 11 weeks till the Mt. Nebo Marathon and next Friday is the Wasatch Back Ragnar........chow boing

Altra B Miles: 16.25
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 05:51:10 from 207.162.186.109

Looks like your back into the long runs again way to "Getter Done"

From I Just Run on Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 09:53:08 from 67.79.11.242

Nice job Tom Slick!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 11:40:17 from 24.17.147.237

Your profile pic is awesome. I can't really compete with that, but I gave it my best :)

From Toby on Wed, Jul 02, 2014 at 09:45:02 from 74.81.235.5

Have you done the Mt Nebo marathon before? Is it a Boston qualifier? It seems to be a smaller race. It looks like a super fast course....hmmmmm...I may be interested in doing that one for my fall marathon.

Total Distance
0.00

rest day

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30a.....nice morning, cool, calm and dark!

Altra B Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
5.00

5 easy shakedown miles @3:30am.....Ragnar is Friday!

Altra Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 19:23:17 from 208.87.234.180

Good Luck in your relay Friday and have a "Good" time.......

From I Just Run on Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 08:02:00 from 67.79.11.242

Hope the Ragnar goes well for you!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 17:09:59 from 199.201.101.113

Hope you are enjoying Ragnar :-)

Total Distance
0.00

rest day for Ragnar WB

Total Distance
3.10

Ragnar 1st leg

Race: Ragnar Wasatch Back (15.5 Miles) 02:29:00
Total Distance
11.50

Ragnar 2nd & 3rd

I spent the weekend doing the ordeal of Mental, Physical and Social interaction known as the Ragnar Wasatch Back......It was great being involved is such a wonderful team effort in torture and endurance under stress. My highlight of the RWB was running leg 34, "The Ragnar", 4 miles up a two lane blacktop road that acends 1700 ft. up to 8900 ft., at 80 degrees in full sunshine, did it in 52 minutes while booking in 18 road kills. Not too bad for an old guy. Now its back to the real world and back to training for my next races.......tyi

 

Altra Miles: 11.50
Comments
From Teena Marie on Tue, Jul 01, 2014 at 21:47:39 from 199.201.101.113

You pretty much drip with AWESOME!!! :-)

From Tom Slick on Thu, Jul 03, 2014 at 15:09:41 from 69.171.160.117

Thank you Ms. Teena! Hows St Geo?

Total Distance
3.00

3 mile shake down run for the Sandy Classic 5K on Friday .......still a bit tired fron the Ragnar but ready to go give it the best I can.....

Altra Miles: 3.00
Race: Sandy City Classic 5K (3.107 Miles) 00:24:07, Place overall: 68, Place in age division: 1
Total Distance
3.10

Not a bad day at the Sandy Classic 5K! I got up feelin' pretty good about a great nights sleep and didn't have any parts that hurt out of the ordinary. Got down to the race early and managed to get in about 30 minutes  worth of warmup which really made my morning.

I'm unclear about how many runners there were overall but it seemed to be about 300.

Knowing that I was still a bit weary from the Ragnar last weekend I decided to work in all the tricks of the trade to have a pleasant outcome. I crowded my way to the front and toe'd the starting line with all the young kids that run like the wind. I was standing next to a young toe headed boy, probably about 10 years old, that I kindly told not to pass any gray haired old guys like me because it's bad form for a youngster! This kid actually finished just after me taking 3rd place in his whipper-snapper age group, I gave him a huge high five for his great effort to beat the old man across the finish line. 

Boom, Boom, Boom.....Bang, Bang, Bang, the race started and I felt like setting down. I took another deep breath and kick it into high gear..... and trying not to get passed by everybody including the little blond haired kid.

I cut the corners and tracked the shortest distance between points and tried to keep the focus on keeping my breathing under control and my feet moving forward toward the next road kill....I even drafted on a cute young chick on the south bound leg of the race that was into the wind.....When I rounded the south end of the oval course headed north I passed the young lady and started looking for the finish line and any old guy between me and the end. I passed a couple of old guys but it turned out that they were in the age group ahead of mine.

As I moved to the .5 mile mark left in the race I took a drink of water from the small bottle I had and kicked up my pace so as not to get passed by any pirates lurking in the back ground, I hate it when they do that!

So it's all said and done, I managed to run at a 7:45 Min/Mi pace with a 24:07.3 minute finish time. 68th body to get over the finish line and the 1st old guy in my 60 to 64  age group to finish.......it was fun...........

 

Happy Independance Day all of you Americans!!!

 

Altra Miles: 3.10
Comments
From Smooth on Sat, Jul 05, 2014 at 23:10:07 from 71.219.8.35

Congrats for the win! What prize did they give you? Good job!!! :)

From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Jul 06, 2014 at 05:46:47 from 207.162.186.109

Congratulations on another win. I bet those other men in your age group hate to see you coming cause they know you're going to beat them.You the "Man"

From Tom Slick on Sun, Jul 06, 2014 at 10:09:50 from 69.171.160.80

Smooth - If you enter the race you get a T-shirt. If you win the race or are top 3 in your age group you get a medal on a ribbon! I got a ribbon/medal. Sandy also has a prize raffle where they give away a bunch of little prizes donated by sponsors. It is a fun little race,but not as fun as the Nestle 5K.

From Tom Slick on Sun, Jul 06, 2014 at 10:38:47 from 69.171.160.80

HBR - I was worried about being a bit tired from running the Ragnar the weekend before, but it all worked out in my favor. I'm still waiting to find out how many old guys were in the AG and race with me?

From allie on Tue, Jul 08, 2014 at 09:53:24 from 161.38.221.168

way to go, mr. slick! that's a good race. congrats on the AG win. i hope you were wearing your flag shorts.

Total Distance
6.00

 6 mi hill trainer & post race recovery run. Looks like summer is here. It was 82 degrees at 5:30 am ....Uck!

Total Distance
10.00

10 mi med-long run this am out on the PRT. I was scheduled for more miles but decided to throttled back to compensate for my last two 5k race efforts.....

Altra B Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Sun, Jul 06, 2014 at 11:55:50 from 199.201.101.113

As always, smart! :-)

Hope you had a great 4th! :-)

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi hill run @3:30a

Altra C Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.20

6.2 easy mi @ 3:30 am, 

Altra Miles: 6.20
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Wed, Jul 09, 2014 at 16:16:09 from 208.87.234.180

I wish I could make myself get up that early, it sure would make things easier to miss the heat. You're my Hero!!!

From Tom Slick on Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 05:03:45 from 69.171.160.43

HBR - "Just do it"

Total Distance
6.20

6.2  tempo mi @ 3:30 am

Altra B Miles: 6.20
Comments
From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 18:37:57 from 166.137.209.19

Nice!!!!

Total Distance
8.30

8.3 mi on the Dimple Dell Hills.....didn't get out on the road till about 7am.

Altra C Miles: 8.30
Comments
From allie on Sat, Jul 12, 2014 at 09:50:18 from 174.27.223.199

i love the enjoyable torture that dimple dell provides. good run.

From Tom Slick on Sat, Jul 12, 2014 at 10:15:07 from 69.171.160.137

Allie - I feel like that when I can make the loop from my home up Dimple Dell, over the top and down Wasatch back home twice I am ready for any marathon on earth! thanks. I will be at the Des News finish line to cheer you in, hope to see you grab a first place!

From allie on Sat, Jul 12, 2014 at 10:17:54 from 174.27.223.199

wood chips. sand. hills, hills, hills. hi-yah.

From allie on Sat, Jul 12, 2014 at 10:18:48 from 174.27.223.199

oh, and see you at des news.

Total Distance
19.00

19 mi long run @ 4:30am, Up Dimple Dell  down Wasatch and a little bit further and voil, the run is in the bank.....

Altra Miles: 19.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 17:28:58 from 173.191.121.34

Nice runs!

Total Distance
4.00

4 recovery miles @ 3:30am, 78 degrees, no wind.....looks like summer is here!

Comments
From Teena Marie on Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 08:56:28 from 199.201.101.113

You and your EARLY EARLY EARLY morning runs!! :-)

From Tom Slick on Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 09:03:03 from 168.179.157.44

Teena - I surly hate the heat and early morning is the only relief from the heat. But right now there's not too much relief when the over night lows are in the high 70's and 80's.

From Smooth on Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 09:22:26 from 71.219.8.35

Temp dips to 68 just before the sun rise! :)

You're such an early bird! :)

From Tom Slick on Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 15:53:53 from 168.179.157.44

Smooth - Maybe I will have to adjust my starting time to accommodate the cooler air!

From DaleG on Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 00:07:32 from 152.216.15.5

Nice runs this week. You always start your runs just as I'm going to sleep.

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi tempo run @ 3:30am. Met up with my am running buddy and had a nice hot morning run. It was only 80 degrees with   31% humidity.....

Newton Distance S Miles: 6.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 07:48:24 from 67.79.11.242

Wait a minute ... there's someone else who runs at 3:30am? What are ya'll drinking out there?

From Tom Slick on Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 14:36:47 from 174.239.97.137

IJR - it's nice to know that I'm not the only crazy runner in Utah!

Total Distance
6.20

6.2 mi @ 3:30am, runnin' in the hills.....

Altra B Miles: 6.20
Comments
From Smooth on Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 18:29:56 from 71.219.135.65

Awesome runs this week. You eat hills for breakfast! Good job!!! :)

From Teena Marie on Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 20:58:02 from 199.201.101.113

He be runnin!!!

Total Distance
0.00

rest day

 

"Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain - and most do".............................................---Dale Carnegie

 

Comments
From allie on Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 13:19:45 from 174.27.213.214

resting up for the big DD on sat? i will be doing the same tomorrow.

i like the quote.

Total Distance
0.00

Rest Day - I needed that!

 

 

"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." -----------------Alice Walker

 

 

Race: Draper Days 5K (3.107 Miles) 00:24:07, Place in age division: 3
Total Distance
4.00

Not a whole lot to report. The Draper Days 5k is a rather small race with about 235 total runners in all ages. My goal was to place in my old guys age group, I did it. 3rd place with a 24:07 time. I can't believe that 15 days ago I ran  the Sandy Classic 5K at the exact same time. The Draper Days 5K is a certified USATF course so it tends to draw in some of the fastest runners in the area. It was fun and it's actually a very fast course. The overall winner did it in 15:15......And today I got to meet Allie at the race! She's such a sweet, humble young lady!!!

 

"When a man speaks the truth in the spirit of truth, his eye is as clear as the heavens.When he has base ends, and speaks falsely, the eye is muddy, and sometimes asquint. --Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Altra Miles: 3.11
Comments
From Teena Marie on Sat, Jul 19, 2014 at 12:53:03 from 199.201.101.113

Nice! Congrats on the AG placing! AND ... I love that quote! :-)

From allie on Sat, Jul 19, 2014 at 15:37:58 from 174.23.186.213

it was great to finally meet you in person today. your race attire is fantastic and the cigar made my day.

nice racing today -- i like the consistency. :) best of luck with your upcoming races. go drop your BQ time at nebo!

Total Distance
20.00

20 miles up Dimple Dell and down Wasatch....twice! 48 days till my Mt. Nebo mary....

 

"Knowledge is Power". --Francis Bacon

Altra Miles: 20.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Jul 20, 2014 at 11:42:53 from 208.87.234.180

Way to knock down that 20 miler.

From allie on Sun, Jul 20, 2014 at 11:51:39 from 174.23.178.5

whoaz! that run is no joke. nice job. productive sunday morn.

From Tom Slick on Sun, Jul 20, 2014 at 11:59:04 from 69.171.160.48

Allie - I see you are at the last of your taper and should only have a hand full of miles left to keep the road rust at bay. Can't wait to see you clobber the Des News.... Hope your getting in all the extra sleep time you can!!!

From Smooth on Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 22:34:21 from 71.219.135.65

AWESOME 20 miler!!! U DA MAN!!! :)

From Smooth on Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 22:34:50 from 71.219.135.65

AWESOME 20 miler!!! U DA MAN!!!

Total Distance
6.20

6 mile recovery run @ 3:30am......dark, warm and quiet with my running buddie, "M".

 

"There are two types of People. Those who come into a room and say,"Well, here I am!" and those who come in and say, "Ah, there you are!" --Frederick I. Collins

Altra B Miles: 6.20
Comments
From allie on Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 12:43:11 from 174.23.133.96

mr. slick -- it was nice to see you today, smirking as i hung out in someone else's vomit. :) that was downright brutal, and i hope i wasn't too scary in my delirium. i am glad i could meet you before i jet off to a-town. thanks for the support and the comments on my blog. keep posting the quotes -- they are always good! cheers.

Total Distance
6.20

6 mi (7 X 800) @ 3:30am. 67 degrees, light breeze.....

Newton Distance S Miles: 6.20
Comments
From I Just Run on Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 08:17:20 from 67.79.11.242

Way to keep up the consistency ... the 3:30 am stuff is what I'm talking about! :-)

From timp on Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 08:49:10 from 159.63.144.194

you must be able to see in the dark Slick - 800 repeats at 3:30AM? Awesome!

From Tom Slick on Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 05:44:45 from 69.171.160.56

TimP - I may get up and get after it at 0 dark:30 am, but I don't wake-up till 7:00am.

IJR - 3:30am has become a lifestyle change type thing, ya know what I mean?

Total Distance
7.50

7 mi easy run @3:30am. 80*, windy...at least it was dark.....

Thought for Today: “A liberal paradise would be a place where everybody has guaranteed employment, free comprehensive healthcare, free education, free food, free housing, free clothing, free utilities, and only law enforcement has guns.” “And believe it or not, such a place does indeed exist, It’s called prison.” --Sheriff Joe Arpaio Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

Altra B Miles: 7.50
Comments
From I Just Run on Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 13:25:38 from 67.79.11.242

I was all in for the liberal paradise ... until I read "prison". :-)

Total Distance
7.11

7.11 mi easy run @5:am....cloudy, hot (80) and windy....tough run. I feel for all those that are running the Des News Mary, times are going to be 4 to 10% slower and many many more heat and hydration casulties.... 

Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. --John F. Kennedy

Altra B Miles: 7.11
Comments
From I Just Run on Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 08:09:15 from 67.79.11.242

I'm confused. You say "easy run" and "tough run" in the same sentence. :-)

From Tom Slick on Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 10:12:44 from 69.171.160.86

IJR - It's just like when you draw an easy bull to ride!

From I Just Run on Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 10:25:23 from 67.79.11.242

I understand completely now! :-)

Total Distance
0.00

I forgot, for a moment, that I need to take a rest day every now and again.....so there it is. I'll go out tomorrow and pick up a few miles and have a pretty good week of running to put in the books.

Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 20:47:31 from 208.87.234.180

Enjoy your rest day you deserve it.

Total Distance
4.40

4.4 shakedown run in the heat. 45 days till NEBO...

Altra Miles: 4.40
Total Distance
13.00

13 miles up Dimple Dell and down Wasatch. 80 degrees, full sunshine big cut back sunday.....

"Never forget that the most powerful force on earth is love." --Nelson Rockerfeller

Altra B Miles: 13.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 15:23:32 from 67.79.11.242

1 John 4:16

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.

I wonder why Rockerfeller would say such a thing? :-)

From Tom Slick on Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 18:38:11 from 69.171.160.118

IJR - It was probably all the money going to his head!

Total Distance
6.00

Monday 6 mi recovery run...@3:30am

Altra B Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
7.00

7 mi @ 3:30 am...hills

 

Hide not your talents. They for use were made.What's a sundial in the Shade?

--Benjamin Franklin

 

Altra Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Rhett on Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 09:54:55 from 24.121.0.8

Looks like you have had another great, consistent month of running Slick.

From Tom Slick on Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 05:38:21 from 69.171.160.27

Thanks Rhett - If I quit moving they will kick dirt in my face....

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi tempo @4:am

Altra B Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
7.00

7 miles in the hills @ 3:30a

Altra B Miles: 7.00
Total Distance
0.00

rest day

Total Distance
8.00

8 easy miles in the hills......

Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome. ==Booker T Washington

Altra B Miles: 8.00
Comments
From steve ash on Sat, Aug 02, 2014 at 17:24:33 from 174.52.33.62

I like that quote Mr Slick.

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Aug 02, 2014 at 17:27:34 from 24.10.247.181

Nice quote. What prompted it?

From Tom Slick on Sun, Aug 03, 2014 at 03:09:17 from 69.171.160.176

Steve Ash - Glad you liked the quote, I will continue to post them...

Rob Murphy - In the past on another runners blog I used to post a quote daily. No special reason except to enlighten and motivate...

Total Distance
20.00

20 mi distance run, Out on the PRT and then up Dimple Dell and Down Wasatch to home base.

One hour's sleep before midnight is worth three after. --George Herbert

Altra B Miles: 20.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Aug 03, 2014 at 11:42:07 from 208.87.234.180

Nice way to start the week off. Good job!!!

From Rhett on Mon, Aug 04, 2014 at 11:27:00 from 24.121.0.8

Nice Slick. Right now 20 miles sounds like 100 to me. Great job.

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 04, 2014 at 20:50:31 from 65.130.110.24

Good job on the 20 miler!!! One more month till your target marathon! :)

From I Just Run on Tue, Aug 05, 2014 at 10:18:19 from 67.79.11.242

Rhett and I should be running together. :-( Way to throw down the miles!

Total Distance
0.00

rest day

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi tempo w/o. @ 3:30am

Altra B Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 mi in the hills....62 degrees, 3:30am

More persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but thriugh fidelity to a worthy purpose. --Hellen Keller

Altra Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Wed, Aug 06, 2014 at 08:17:03 from 208.87.234.180

Looks like you have a 1/2 marathon coming up this weekend, Good Luck

From Teena Marie on Wed, Aug 06, 2014 at 20:22:24 from 199.201.101.113

Love that quote! Thank you for sharing! :-)

From Tom Slick on Thu, Aug 07, 2014 at 05:43:56 from 69.171.160.109

HBR - I'll go do the best I can at the Crazy Curt's half Mary.

Teena - Thanks, I'll keep on sharing the little nuggets....

"Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go, they mearly determine where you start."--Nido Qubein

Total Distance
2.00

2 mile shakedown - 1/2 mary this saturday.

Altra B Miles: 2.00
Comments
From timp on Thu, Aug 07, 2014 at 06:34:38 from 159.63.144.194

good luck and have a great time this weekend, Slick. Sounds like fun

From I Just Run on Thu, Aug 07, 2014 at 09:11:16 from 67.79.11.242

A race? Good luck!

From Rhett on Thu, Aug 07, 2014 at 10:03:18 from 24.121.0.8

Have a great race Slick. With as good as you have been running lately, I'm sure it will be a great race.

From Smooth on Thu, Aug 07, 2014 at 10:25:32 from 65.130.110.24

It's your annual tribute to defend your title at the Provo River Half, right? Love that trail. Can't wait to hear all about it! Go Champ!!!! :)

From Tom Slick on Fri, Aug 08, 2014 at 12:25:33 from 69.171.160.51

TimP - Thanks man, I'll go and do the best I can.

IJR - Thanks. This is one of my favorite races, I think this is about my 16th time to run this one.

Rhett - I'm the returning Champ in my Age Division X 2....If I run well and get 1st again it will be three 1st's in a row.

Ms. Smooth - It's Crazy Curts wild and crazy run but I like it. It's always a great tune up run for St George. I'll make it work for the Mt. Nebo Marathon on September 6....

Total Distance
0.00

Rest day before the Provo River Trail 1/2 Marathon. Crazy Curts 1//2 mary! 

 

Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps  learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young! --Henry Ford

Race: Crazy Curt's Provo River Trail 1/2 Mary (13.109 Miles) 01:47:00, Place overall: 26, Place in age division: 1
Total Distance
13.11

OK, this race is in my record book. I had a really good time at Curt's race and it was just what I expected. To start with I got a reall good nights sleep, got up at 3:45 am and went through my usual ritual before a race.  I packed all my stuff in a nap sack last night and got out the door at 4:am.  It's a half hour drive to where I picked up my bib and got on the bus...

After getting off the bus I went to my gear bag to get my garmin out and functioning.....only to find that I had left it at home. Not to get excited or worried I decided right then and there to run this race by the way I was feeling at the moment sans the garmin.

As usual for a Crazy Curt race it was totally off the cuff and unorganized. After warming up I strolled down the canyon road a little ways to where the starting line usually is, there wasn't one. I did see some bunched up crime scene tape off to the side of the road and I figured it was Curts starting line.

Curt drove is aging multi passenger van just past the starting line and got out and gave us all a story about the oldest philosopher, I didn't get it, I myst have missed something in the translation. Anyway, he got back in his van and yelled out the windo to wait till 7:am and then start running....I love the way this guy operates? So the race was on, the smallest pack of runners I've seen in the past 17 times I've run this race. I'm guessing there were 200 runners.

So I just headed down the road looking for guys that were my age and older and passed them as quickly as I could.  By the time I got to the up hill portion of the course at about mile 7 I calculated that I was in about 24 position overall in the race and I couldn't see any old guys ahead of me as we all ran the hair pin turn at the top of the hill. I was running about 8 minute miles and holding them pretty steady, all the while trying to go a little faster on the down hill and holding pace on the up hill portions.

As I progressed down the course I was out to about mile 12 before 4 runners managed to get passed me. I informed the three women as they passed me that they better keep a steady pace or I  (the old guy) would be passing them before the finish line. That was all it took, they picked up their pace and left me like I was having nap right there in the middle of the trail. See if I do that again!!

I then made my way around the last turn and over the  bridge and into the home stretch over the finish line. As I passed the finish line I observed the race clock indicate I had finished at about 1:47:00 or there abouts close. This was all fine and good but I actually carried my phone with me and had set my timer when I started. There seems to be about a 10 minute difference between my time and Curt's. Oh well I'm done and I had a great time running without my garmin and I defended my first place Age Division win for the third time in a row..........Yahoooooo. 

26th place Open, 9th place in Masters, 1st place Age Division (60-64)

22 days till the Mt. Nebo Marathon......

 

"If you quit moving, they will shovel dirt in your face." --LM Hansen

 

Altra C Miles: 13.11
Comments
From Rhett on Sat, Aug 09, 2014 at 05:25:09 from 199.117.154.54

Way to 3peat Slick! I love the story about how the race started. That is hilarious. So were you really 10 minutes faster or slower?

From Tom Slick on Sat, Aug 09, 2014 at 05:29:15 from 69.171.160.57

Rhett - I don't know? By my timer I was 10 minutes faster, by Curt's timing I was the slower 1:47:00....But by both times I still had my 3peat!!! Yea!

From allie on Sat, Aug 09, 2014 at 05:44:29 from 97.75.165.156

you can't say 3peat™ without the ™

nice job on another AD win. top 30 in the whole race as well. solid, sir!

From Tom Slick on Sat, Aug 09, 2014 at 06:49:33 from 69.171.160.57

allie - Rhett started it! Maybe I'll say Three-Pete? Hey Allie, how did the move go? Good to hear from you!

From allie on Sat, Aug 09, 2014 at 07:00:51 from 172.56.38.35

the move went well, thanks. there were a few hectic moments but not bad for a move across the country. atlanta is a neat city (and huge). i'm back in utah for a few more weeks and i'll be engaging in a lot of mountain appreciation days.

go crush nebo.

From Smooth on Sat, Aug 09, 2014 at 07:32:03 from 65.130.110.24

AWESOME job Slickster!!! Congratulations on the triple-crown!!! WAY to defend your title!!!

I can totally see the Crazy Curt's Chaos!!! So is it the same old T-shirt that you have 17 of and stashed in your closet? Did Curt give out awards this year? The "award" used to be a framed picture of the T-shirt!!!

With a 1:45 Half, you're ready to crush Nebo!!! EXCELLENT JOB, coach! :)

From Hillbilly Runner on Sat, Aug 09, 2014 at 10:25:14 from 208.87.234.180

Wow, what a great warm-up race for Nebo.

You just keep amazing me. Congratulations!!!!!!

From I Just Run on Sat, Aug 09, 2014 at 12:52:42 from 107.77.80.56

Great job...famous man! I want your autograph.

From timp on Sat, Aug 09, 2014 at 14:58:21 from 99.110.188.230

Way to crush the competition Slicksrer

From Tom Slick on Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 02:07:44 from 69.171.160.80

Smooth - The T-shirt is the same shirt as in the past. At least the current year was designated on the shirt. Awards this year as in the past are "matted photos" of Bridal Vail Falls,

From Tom Slick on Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 02:12:45 from 69.171.160.80

Allie, Rhett, HillBilly Runner, Timp, I Just Run, Smooth, etc...Thank you all for the kind remarks and motivating support and your friendship.

From Tom Slick on Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 03:16:08 from 69.171.160.80

Awards and Times at the Provo River Trail 1/2 by the year:

1998: This was the first 1/2 marathon ever for me. 1:34:14, No award. I didn't even know about ADs.

1999: 1:32:50, No Award

2000: 1:56:50, No Award

2001: 1:33:50, No Award

2002: 1:34:15, No Award

2003: 1:37:00, No Award

2004: 1:36:45, No award

2005: 1:36:19, #7th in 50-54 AD

2006: 2:01:22, No Award - Training my boys for SGM.

2007: 2:16:00, No Award, Training my girl for TOU.

2008: 1:39:40, #6th in 55-59 AD.

2009: 1:50:38, No Award, Pre-knee surgery run!

2010: 1:37:08, 3rd place 55-59 AD.Post knee surgery run

2011: 1:45:14, 1st place 60-64 AD.

2012: 1:49:33, 1st place 60-64 AD.

2013: 1:40:47, 1st place 60-64 AD.

2014: 1:47:00 ?, 1st place 60-64 AD.

My bad, this year was my fourth (4th) year in a row to defend my 1st place AD.

From I Just Run on Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 08:50:56 from 67.79.11.242

Again, nice job! I would be going for my 4th win at the Chosen Half in a few weeks but I ran the wrong direction last year and ended up winning 2nd. :-(

From Tom Slick on Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 17:32:13 from 69.171.160.19

I Just Run - No more I Just Run the Wrong Way! You know this course! I'll be waiting for you victory report!!!!

Total Distance
5.00

5 mile easy recovery run. 80*, full sunshine, very light breeze.

 

If you would be wealthy think of saving as well as getting. --Benjamin Franklin

Altra C Miles: 5.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 mi, in the hills @3:30am / 67*

Altra Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
7.50

7.5 mi @ 3:30am, 25 days till Nebo...

Altra B Miles: 7.50
Total Distance
0.00

rest day....Yea!

Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 05:59:09 from 208.87.234.180

Enjoy it my friend !!!!!

Total Distance
7.50

7.5 easy run @ 3:30am

 

"Most of us are so busy doing what we think we have to do, that we do not think about what we really want to do.--Robert Percival

Altra C Miles: 7.50
Total Distance
0.00

Decided to take another rest day and get ready for an early morning 20 mile trainer Saturday morning to kick off my three week taper.....

 

"There shall be eternal summer in the Grateful heart."--Celea Thaxter

Comments
From Rhett on Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 10:51:49 from 199.117.154.54

Sounds smart to me.

From Tom Slick on Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 22:37:05 from 69.171.160.233

Rhett-Sounds like a tired old fat guy trying to get a break before a big training run....(-:

Total Distance
22.00

 up Dimple Dell around and down Wasatch, twice.....plus.  

Altra C Miles: 22.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Sat, Aug 16, 2014 at 12:59:07 from 199.201.101.113

NICE!!!!!!!! :-)

Looks like you are going to be perfectly ready! :-)

From Rhett on Sat, Aug 16, 2014 at 22:24:16 from 199.117.154.54

Great long run Slick. How're the legs feeling?

From Tom Slick on Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 09:07:36 from 69.171.160.181

TM - I think I'm ready!

From Tom Slick on Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 09:10:08 from 69.171.160.181

Hey Rhett - I was a bit tired at the end of the 22 but it seems as though I've had a full recovery and I'm read to go...

Total Distance
0.00

I t surly was a nice morning to sleep in......Rest Day

Comments
From timp on Tue, Aug 19, 2014 at 01:18:38 from 159.63.144.194

love the sleep in days!

From Tom Slick on Tue, Aug 19, 2014 at 02:53:03 from 168.179.159.68

You are so right about those sleep in days, I just love them too....after a week of 3:30am starts, ya know what I mean!!!!

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30a....nice run

Altra Miles: 6.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 10:45:23 from 67.79.11.242

I was going to say "nice run" but it appears you already gave yourself that encouraging comment. :-)

From Hillbilly Runner on Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 19:07:05 from 208.87.234.180

Rest and heal up during your taper. Enjoy life you deserve it.....

From Tom Slick on Tue, Aug 19, 2014 at 02:48:41 from 168.179.159.68

IJR - Thanks for the encouraging words...

From Tom Slick on Tue, Aug 19, 2014 at 02:51:01 from 168.179.159.68

HBR - 19 days till the Mt. Nebo Mary, I will cut back and get all healed up from all the dings and dangs of my training cycle. Thanks

Total Distance
6.20

6.2 easy miles @ 3:30am. Windy morning w/a few sprinkles, @74 degrees, it's still dark at this time of the morning...."Getter' Done!"

Altra C Miles: 6.20
Comments
From Rhett on Tue, Aug 19, 2014 at 10:00:13 from 24.121.0.8

Really? Still dark at 3:30 in the middle of the night! :) Great job getting it done.

From I Just Run on Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 09:02:57 from 67.79.11.242

I had to look and make sure you hadn't moved to Alaska or something!

Total Distance
6.20

6.2 @ 3:30am, light rain, light breeze, thunder and lightning.....just fun all the way around

Altra B Miles: 6.20
Comments
From timp on Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 09:19:38 from 159.63.144.194

nothing like some lightning to keep the run moving along!

From Tom Slick on Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 22:02:45 from 69.171.160.118

Your so right Bro TimP, all that bumping and banging keeps the feet bangin' down the road.....

Total Distance
1.50

Rest and training day for new runners.....1.5 m

Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure.--Napoleon Hill

Altra B Miles: 1.50
Total Distance
0.00

To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men.--Abraham Lincoln

Total Distance
10.00

10 mi @ 10:am, last speed trainer before Nebo.

You must therefore love me, myself, and not my circumstances, if we are to be real friends.--Cicero

Altra C Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Rhett on Sat, Aug 23, 2014 at 15:34:28 from 199.117.154.54

Looks like you are all set for a great Nebo.

From Tom Slick on Sat, Aug 23, 2014 at 15:40:08 from 69.171.160.213

Rhett - Today's run felt like the best run I've had all of this training cycle. I do feel ready for The Nebo! Thanks for lookin' in on me friend!!!

Total Distance
7.20

7.2 mi up and down Dimple Dell Rd..........

 

It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.--J.K.Rowling

Altra B Miles: 7.20
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 19:38:32 from 208.87.234.180

Nice run....

Total Distance
0.00

rest day

Total Distance
7.70

7.7 mi on Dimple Dell Road...........early in the morning!

Altra C Miles: 7.70
Comments
From I Just Run on Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 15:03:47 from 67.79.11.242

Do you smile the while when running Dimple Dell Road? It makes me smile.

From Tom Slick on Sat, Aug 30, 2014 at 13:25:29 from 69.171.160.62

IJR - I do smile the whole while I'm running the double D road.....it's my favorite hill run.

Total Distance
0.00

Rest day

Total Distance
0.00

rest day

Total Distance
3.00

nice easy three (3) miler around the hood......

Altra C Miles: 3.00
Total Distance
6.20

6.2 easy miles in the hills. Thats it for the 2nd week of taper, now it's down to the last 6 days before the Nebo....

Hey, I was just asked to run on a team doing the Las Vegas Ragnar, Yea! Now I can get my "Saints & Sinners" medal!! A real double medal run!

Altra C Miles: 6.20
Total Distance
9.50

9.5 miles on Dimple Dell Road...love my hills... 

 

"The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most difficult thing to be is what other people want you to be. Don't let them put you in that position. --Leo Buscaglia  

Altra Miles: 9.50
Comments
From Greenhill on Sun, Aug 31, 2014 at 22:52:13 from 97.80.234.224

Thanks!

Total Distance
3.00

3 mi easy run this am......this time (7am) Saturday and it's show time at the Nebo Mary!

 

 

 

"PPPPPP"    Prior Prepration Prevents Piss Poor Performance --Tom Slick

 

 

Altra B Miles: 3.00
Comments
From allie on Mon, Sep 01, 2014 at 18:55:38 from 161.38.221.168

race week! good luck, sir.

From Hillbilly Runner on Tue, Sep 02, 2014 at 16:35:46 from 208.87.234.180

You've done the P's now it's time to rest up for "Show Time" Enjoy

Total Distance
0.00

rest day

Total Distance
3.00

easy shake down 3 miler @ 4:am.....Saturdays showtime...

Altra Miles: 3.00
Comments
From Rhett on Wed, Sep 03, 2014 at 13:04:22 from 24.121.0.8

Good luck at Nebo. I'm predicting some more AG hardware.

From Hillbilly Runner on Fri, Sep 05, 2014 at 06:05:49 from 208.87.234.180

Good Luck Saturday!!! No doubt you're going to do Great.

From Smooth on Fri, Sep 05, 2014 at 13:13:32 from 71.219.10.178

GOOD LUCK tomorrow!!! Can't wait to read all about it!!! I ditto Rhett, bring home some hardware, Slickster!

From timp on Fri, Sep 05, 2014 at 13:52:25 from 159.63.144.194

rock it tomorrow, Slick!

From Tom Slick on Sun, Sep 07, 2014 at 11:24:52 from 69.171.160.156

Rhett, HillBilly Runner, Smooth and TimP - Thanks for lookin' in on me and for the positive motivation....I'll go give it my best! Thanks!!!

Total Distance
1.50

another slow ,no distance day....

Altra Miles: 1.50
Comments
From timp on Sun, Sep 07, 2014 at 01:40:19 from 99.110.188.230

So how did it go Slick?? I hope it was a great race

Race: The Mt. Nebo Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:48:02, Place overall: 25, Place in age division: 1
Total Distance
26.20

September 6, 2014

The Nebo Marathon 

Oh boy, what a day, what a beautiful marathon, and what a success it was for me as a runner. I started the day hoping to run a 3:30:xx marathon.

As I got out of bed Saturday morning, 15 minutes before the alarm went off, I felt like I had put together a pretty good training cycle to conquer the Nebo. I jumped out of bed and into my pre-prepared routine and quickly found myself at the parking area of the Payson High School, the staging area for the bus ride to the top of Payson canyon for the big run down the canyon. I don't recall seeing any "Green Temples of Doom" in the bus loading zone.

From all appearances, the race director seemed to have his race well under control. It may not have been up to the standard of a Boston or St. George marathon but pretty good none the less. The bus loading for the full mary and the half mary seemed to go off well with the race director boarding our bus telling us that there would be plenty of "Port-O-Potties" at the marathon staging and starting area. Three Port-O-Potties for 110 runners. Needless to say but the promised 6:30 am start was put off at least 10 minutes, to which a large number of marathoners were still in the Pottie line and unable to start with the main group. To the best of my knowledge, the race had registered about 110 full marathoners and about 850 half marathoners. 

Just as the race was about to start, first light was breaking over the valleys below and it was a grand sight of the awesome beauty of the mountains here in Utah. Bang, Bang, Boom, Boom the race was off and running. I as usual made my way to as close to the starting line as possible and was immediately passed by the really fast runners and pretty much left me to run the race in my very own private running bubble. Seemed like about 22 or 23 runners got out ahead of me at this point and only one guy that looked like he was in my age group. I was running at a pace that left me behind the leaders and ahead of the main body of runners, running pretty much by myself. It was a beautiful run down the canyon in the tall pines, Quakies and fairly lush green underbrush. It wasn't a totally lonely run as the roads were open to traffic and the family and friends of some of the runners would leap frog the course cheering on all the runners including their runners.

The race course is billed as a  predominately down hill dash to the finish starting at the 9200 foot elevation level.and ending at the 4800 ft. level. This race course like St. George has a net loss of elevation while your running up seven hills in the first 10 miles of the race and these hill are not to be taken lightly, they are brutal on your oxygen intake at that elevation. I found my breathing pretty labored in those first 10 miles. So at this point, about 10 miles, the course takes a very decidedly steep down grade  to about the 19 mile mark while running rather narrow twisting, turning two lane black top road to the finish line on the rubberized track at the Payson High School. I might add that running on the track was the best part of running this race. The down hill grade was brutal on the legs.I'm certainly happy that almost every training run that I do is in the hills so I felt well prepared for the brutal down hill portions of this race.

At about mile 19 the course winds out of the shade covered canyon road and into the direct sunlight where the ambient temperature jumped up to about 77 degrees and the somewhat flatter running surface. It seems to me that at about this point in my race it all started to become much harder to keep up my earlier pace on the neighborhood roads and I started to give up some precious minutes to fatigue. Personally, I was running out of gas and it became a struggle to keep up my desired pace. I was really glad to see the end of this marathon. 

My unofficial time via my Garmin was 3:48:08, about 18 minutes slower than I had expected....oh well, I finished with the shinny side up and feeling good about my performance. At the finish line the super volunteers met you with your finisher medal and an ice cold bottle of water. Further into the finish they had all the recovery drinks and foods and such. Pretty well organized finish area.  Shortly there after the awards ceremony started and I was hoping that I might place in my age division. In this marathon my division was defined as 60+..... and I was not disappointed. I took 1st place in my age division. It was a great two medal marathon and these medals are huge and heavy. One for finishing and one for finishing first in my old man age division......Yea! The best that I can tell, I finished about 25th overall, but this is unofficial until Nebo publishes their/our results. 

Would I run this marathon again? Ya, I'll do it again someday.

 

This news just in;  

1.Official Mt Nebo Full Marathon finish time 3:48:02

2.  #14 in overall male race finish

3. #1 in 60-99 Age Division

4. 25th in overall race

 

 

I think of a Hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.--Bob Dylan

 

 

 

  

Altra B Miles: 26.20
Comments
From Teena Marie on Sun, Sep 07, 2014 at 16:48:39 from 199.201.101.113

That is AWESOME!!!! Way to take the gold, my friend!!! Seriously, very impressive!

From timp on Mon, Sep 08, 2014 at 07:29:34 from 70.193.144.27

Really good race report , Slick! Sounds like a beautiful run. Well done on the training and race execution!

From allie on Mon, Sep 08, 2014 at 11:37:04 from 161.38.221.168

yes! great race and congratulations on another big AG win. i love your description of the course -- it sounds very beautiful.

From I Just Run on Tue, Sep 09, 2014 at 08:20:34 from 67.79.11.242

Sorry, I just was able to read this race report. Eloquently written :-) You had me thinking I was reading a well written peaceful novel.

Congratulations on the 1st...that is GREAT! Can you post a picture of the metals?

From Rhett on Tue, Sep 09, 2014 at 10:55:44 from 24.121.0.8

Great job Slick, first place! You are quickly becoming a rock star.

From I Just Run on Tue, Sep 09, 2014 at 11:01:43 from 67.79.11.242

What do you mean...Tom Slick has been a "Rock Star" since birth!

From Rhett on Tue, Sep 09, 2014 at 11:16:10 from 24.121.0.8

I Just Run, I actually hesitated when I wrote that, because I was thinking the same thing. :) I should have put a Mega Rock Star.

From Smooth on Tue, Sep 09, 2014 at 14:16:48 from 67.128.146.20

Nice race report and SUPER AWESOME performance! Way to take home the gold! Congrats on another big AG WIN!!! :)

What's next besides Vegas Ragnar?

From Hillbilly Runner on Tue, Sep 09, 2014 at 14:24:41 from 208.87.237.180

Congratulations on another Great race. You're not only a Mega Rock Star you must be a "Super Hero" also

From Tom Slick on Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 05:35:21 from 69.171.160.21

I'm one blessed guy to have so many friends. Thanks for all the kudos! And remember, I'm just a little old, short, fat guy! The only up coming runs I have on the books right now are Ragnar Vegas Nov '14 and Boston 2015. I will get busy and populate my 2015 running schedule

From I Just Run on Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 16:03:48 from 67.79.11.242

"2015 running schedule"? I can barely plan my daily running schedule!

From DaleG on Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 22:51:27 from 152.216.15.5

I don't know how I missed this! Congrats on being 1st in your age group. Very cool.

Total Distance
0.00

zip, zero, nada, nothing.......

Total Distance
0.00

rest day -

 

Keep true, never be ashamed of doing right; decide on what you think is right and stick to it.--George Eliot

Comments
From timp on Mon, Sep 08, 2014 at 11:42:41 from 159.63.144.194

indeed

From Teena Marie on Mon, Sep 08, 2014 at 19:14:06 from 199.201.101.113

You have the best quotes!!! I LOVE IT!!!! :-)

Way to give your body a rest! :-)

Total Distance
1.50

A nice easy 1.5 mi. re-entry into training.....8 months till the Boston 2015.......tyi

Any change, any loss, does not make us victims. Others can shake you, surprise you, disappoint you, but they can't prevent you from acting, from taking the situation you're presented with and moving on. --Blaine Lee

 

Altra B Miles: 1.50
Total Distance
0.00

rest day

Total Distance
1.50

1.5 mi. @ Liberty Park..........

I think of a Hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.--Bob Dylan

Altra B Miles: 1.50
Comments
From allie on Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 11:51:40 from 161.38.221.168

go LP and BD!

From Tom Slick on Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 14:58:57 from 168.179.159.68

Allie - In a couple of weeks I will be taking my two new trainees to sugar house park to continue the training we have started at Liberty Park....

Total Distance
0.00

Today will be my last recoop day ...it's time to start getting ready for Las Vegas Ragnar....I want my Saints & Sinners medal

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi on the Dimple Dell Road......

Altra C Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 12:28:10 from 199.201.101.113

Hey ... are you not running SGM??? WHAT???

From Tom Slick on Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 17:16:17 from 69.171.160.216

Hey Ms. Teena M Gumpers, I am not running the SGM this year. I've been trying to do different marathons in the early fall time of the year. Next year I'm hoping to be doing the Athens Greece marathon in November 2015. Are you doing the Boston 2015?

From Rhett on Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 20:55:11 from 199.117.154.54

Cool Slick, Anthens sounds amazing. I hope you post lots of pictures after doing that one.

Total Distance
6.00

Nice easy 6 mile recovery run.....

Altra Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30am..............easy am run

Altra C Miles: 6.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 08:09:34 from 67.79.11.242

Back at it I see... Must be a quick recovery...just like those kids! :-)

From Tom Slick on Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 04:55:57 from 69.171.160.8

IJR - The recovery is coming along great, much better than expected....it's like 7.5 months till the 2015 Boston Marathon. Gotta get ready for a stellar performance...What have you got coming up in your world?

Total Distance
7.50

7.5 mi am run 

Altra B Miles: 7.50
Comments
From Rhett on Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 19:35:48 from 199.117.154.54

Nice run Slick. Did you get registered for Boston?

From I Just Run on Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 08:06:40 from 67.79.11.242

Rhett, are you kidding? Slick probably has bib #00001 for boston!

From Tom Slick on Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 04:53:56 from 69.171.160.114

IJR,Rhett - I am registered for Boston. I actually got to do that on August 25th. And I got bib number 00.....(-: (-: (-:

Got my room booked last week and now all I've got to do is get my flight into Bean Town and it's all done but the crying!!!

Total Distance
0.00

rest /cross training 

Total Distance
6.20

6.2 mi @ 3:30am. the recovery is almost complete

Altra B Miles: 6.20
Comments
From Smooth on Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 15:56:40 from 71.219.156.153

Good to hear you're recovered and back to the dark and early morning runs! :)

From I Just Run on Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 09:25:11 from 67.79.11.242

Nice to hear!

Total Distance
0.00

rest day

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.--Benjamin Franklin

Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 19:57:25 from 208.87.237.180

"HAPPY" Rest Day Mr. Slick!!!!

Total Distance
8.00

8 miles on the Demple Dell Mt road......Nice morning run, 55 degrees, partly cloudy, no wind...

Altra Miles: 8.00
Total Distance
8.00

8 miles up and down Dimple Dell mt road in lite rain @ 63 degrees. Nice run...I went over to the BAA website and check for my name on the 2015 Boston Marathon runners list.....and found it! Yea, I'm doing Boston next April.

Altra B Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Sep 21, 2014 at 12:57:43 from 208.87.237.180

Nice run. I love running in a lite rain. Congratulation again on getting into the 2015 Boston Marathon. It's always nice when you see your name on the entrants list.

From Rhett on Sun, Sep 21, 2014 at 18:54:54 from 199.117.154.54

Nice Slick, you are the Boston King. It is amazing how exciting all the Boston stuff is even after having run it as many times as you have. It never gets old. I'm already getting excited to run it in 2016 and I haven't even attempted a BQ for that year yet.

From I Just Run on Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 09:47:29 from 67.79.11.242

You...you...you're such a bragger!

From Tom Slick on Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 11:35:48 from 168.179.157.240

IJR - This will be my 12th Boston Marathon. My first was in 2000. "It's not bragging if you did it!!!!"

From Tom Slick on Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 11:39:57 from 168.179.157.240

Rhett - Wish I was the king of Boston but this will be my 12th Boston Marathon since my first in 2000.Hope I get a few more in before I croke!

From Tom Slick on Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 11:41:25 from 168.179.157.240

Hillbilly - Do you know that you only beat me to the finish line at Boston this year (2014) by about 8 minutes. But I got the BQ.....

From I Just Run on Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 15:01:23 from 67.79.11.242

You are correct! I'm ashamed I said that! :-) It's truly a great accomplishment which I'll never achieve. I hope you can go for another 12 years!!!

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30am.....

Altra Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.20

6.2 @ 3:30am...

Altra C Miles: 6.20
Comments
From I Just Run on Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 09:18:34 from 67.79.11.242

Racking up those 6's. :-)

From Hillbilly Runner on Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 19:16:54 from 208.87.234.180

The Master of the 3:30A runs...

Total Distance
0.00

rest day

Total Distance
6.20

6.2 mi @ 3:30am.....63 degrees, dark and quiet.....

Altra Miles: 6.20
Comments
From Tom Slick on Thu, Sep 25, 2014 at 07:38:43 from 168.179.157.240

Round and round we go and where we stop nobody knows!

Total Distance
0.00

REST AND DRINKING DAY

Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sat, Sep 27, 2014 at 10:42:10 from 208.87.234.180

Hydration is a important part of training. Enjoy!!!!

From Tom Slick on Sat, Sep 27, 2014 at 18:39:03 from 69.171.160.229

Actually I made a mistake, it was only a rest day today. The drinking day is really saturday the 27th. When my son left home he left a historical bottle of Jack Daniels Single Barrel Whiskey that was signed by the Jack Daniels Distiller celebrating 100 years of motorcycles in Utah. It is inscripted to Mike for his 21st birthday, which is the 27th. I'll have to let him know how good it is on the rocks!!!!! Happy Birthday Mike, where ever you are...

Total Distance
6.20

6.2 mi @ 8:am.....57 degrees, dewpoint 57, humidity 97%, lots of rain, just a little wind,  

 

If we could give every individual the right amount  of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health. --Hippocrates

Altra C Miles: 6.20
Total Distance
8.40

8.4 mi run up and down Dimple Dell Mt Rd. 52 degrees, 47 dewpoint,  77% humidity, cloudy, w/scattered rain showers. 205 days till The Boston......TYI.

 

"Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent".--Isaac Asimov

Altra B Miles: 8.40
Total Distance
0.00

rest day

Comments
From I Just Run on Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 10:31:18 from 67.79.11.242

Those rest days make me feel lazy. :-)

From Tom Slick on Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 10:53:39 from 168.179.157.240

IJR - They make me feel the same way! I'm about 204 days out of the Boston and not quite ready to launch totally into my Boston training program and I'm actually still feeling a little bit of the NEBO marathon stain in my legs. So I'm just going to take it easy for a few more days and then jump into training like crazy. I wanna do a PR at Boston 2015...

From DaleG on Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 22:02:27 from 152.216.15.5

Good idea taking it easy.

Hey, I found Lark on the blog.

From Tom Slick on Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 05:03:03 from 69.171.160.53

Yo DaleG, I searched for lark on find blogs and found Bro-Lark! Doesn't look like he activated so we have to wait to check into his blog......

Total Distance
7.70

6.2 mi @ 3:30am on the Dimple Dell Mt Road......dark, quiet, & cool @ 50 degrees...1.5 mi training the girls.

Altra Miles: 7.70
Total Distance
6.20

6.2 @ 3:30am on Dimple Dell Mt Road w/Missy. 202 days till Boston. Missy is training for Ogden 2015.

Hey Lark, welcome to the FRB................lets hear from you!

 

"A man without a passion is like a vessel waiting for wind and not budging." --Arse'ne Houssaye

Altra B Miles: 6.20
Comments
From allie on Wed, Oct 01, 2014 at 17:22:26 from 24.30.41.119

ohhh, boston countdown is back!

3:30am, what. nice job.

From Tom Slick on Thu, Oct 02, 2014 at 04:49:28 from 69.171.160.30

Allie-Yes, the Boston countdown is on and I'm getting all geared up to make Boston my best ever. So hows Atlanta, are you all settled in. How are the running trails? What will you next organized race be?

From allie on Thu, Oct 02, 2014 at 07:27:15 from 24.30.41.119

things are going well here thus far and there are a lot of nice places to run. no plans for racing yet...

From I Just Run on Thu, Oct 02, 2014 at 09:15:54 from 67.79.11.242

I love that quote!

Total Distance
5.00

5 mi @ 3:30am on 17th and 13th East loop....42 degrees, dark, clear and nice.

Altra B Miles: 5.00
Total Distance
7.70

6.2 @ 3:30am, 46 degrees, clear,cool & dark....I only saw 1 car this morning on my run. & 1.5 mi training with my girls......7.7 total

 

"To serve is beautiful, but only if it is done with joy and a whole heart and a free mind."------------Pearl S. Buck

Altra Miles: 7.70
Total Distance
0.00

Rest day for me, following all my friends running the St Geo Marathon.........good luck runners!

 

"Never explain, your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway."--------Elbert Hubbard

Total Distance
9.00

9 mi on Dimple Dell Mt Road @ 7:am. Clear, cool and light. On to Boston....

 

"Like threads of silver seen through crystal beads, Let love through good deeds show."------Edwin Aronald

Altra C Miles: 9.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Oct 05, 2014 at 22:48:24 from 173.191.121.34

Nice Sunday morning run Mr. Slick.

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30am, 52 degrees, dark and cool...

 

"Laughter is the closest distance between two people." --Victor Borge

Altra C Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Rhett on Mon, Oct 06, 2014 at 05:53:59 from 24.121.0.8

So was it weird not to be racing on the first Saturday in October down in beautiful St. George?

From Tom Slick on Mon, Oct 06, 2014 at 22:44:45 from 69.171.160.155

Rhett - The only thing that got me through not being at the SGM was the fact that I was watching a bunch of runner friends doing it while I was watching it streamed live to my computer. Maybe next year...

Total Distance
7.50

6 mi @ 3:30am.....54 degrees, dark, cool and quite....

 

"Fun has no limits; it is like the human race and face; theres is a family resemblance among all the species, but they all differ."--Sam Slick

 

Altra B Miles: 7.50
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Tue, Oct 07, 2014 at 20:03:33 from 208.87.234.180

Nice early morning run!!!

Total Distance
0.00

rest

Total Distance
0.00

rest

Total Distance
0.00

rest

Total Distance
8.00

8 mi on the Dimple Dell Mt. Road......

Altra B Miles: 8.00
Total Distance
8.00

8 mi on t5he Dimple Dell....

"That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest." --Henry David Thoreau

 

Altra Miles: 8.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30 am....cool, dark and 45 degrees.

Advice is like snow; the softer is falls, and the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind.--Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Altra Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Rhett on Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 14:29:04 from 24.121.0.8

Nice cold, dark run. Soon you'll be running in the snow...like your quote of the day.

From Tom Slick on Sat, Oct 18, 2014 at 07:13:51 from 69.171.160.198

Rhett - I love running in the winter....it just means that I'm that much closer to running The Boston. I think the day count until Boston 2015 is 185 days! Yea!

Total Distance
7.50

7.5 mi @ 3:30am, 64 degrees, warm, dark and quiet........

Altra C Miles: 7.50
Total Distance
0.00

WEIGHT LIFTING DAY, RUNNING REST DAY.

"Like threads of silver seen through crystal beads Let love through good deeds show.--Edwin Arnold (rerun)

Total Distance
8.00

8 mi @ 3:30am....44degrees, dark, cool and oh so quiet!

"A true friend is forever a friend." --George Macdonald

Altra B Miles: 8.00
Comments
From SlowJoe on Sat, Oct 18, 2014 at 09:37:43 from 104.51.208.13

I didn't even know there was a 3:30 "AM"

From Tom Slick on Sat, Oct 18, 2014 at 11:19:50 from 69.171.160.50

SlowJoe, 3:30am running isn't for everybody, just the crazy ones amongst us! It just works well for my schedule.

Total Distance
3.00

3 mi @ 10: am, @56 degrees, partly cloudy w/lots of sunshine. 20 days and a couple of hours till Ragnar Las Vegas and only 183 days till Boston 2015.

I was on the BAA website and I noticed that there were only 356 runners invited to the 2015 Boston because they had 10 or more consecutive runs at Boston.. I thought there would be more than that! And I was certainly surprised when the BAA invited me to register back in August.

"Smile, for everyone lacks self-confidence and more than any other one thing a smile reasures them." --Andre' Maurois

Altra Miles: 3.00
Total Distance
8.00

8 maintanance miles this am on the Dimple Dell Mt. Road. 45 degrees, at first light, no wind, life is good.....

"Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elemination of nonessentials." --Lin Yutang 

Altra Torin Miles: 8.00
Comments
From allie on Fri, Oct 24, 2014 at 08:47:15 from 24.30.41.119

ahh, running at first light in the shadow of the spectacular wasatch mountains...i miss it. say hello to dimple dell for me.

good luck at your upcoming ragnar adventure.

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30am....same ol' same ol'........

 

"All the forces in the world are not so powerful as an idea whose time has come." --Victor Hugo

Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 10:53:20 from 208.87.234.180

You're the "King" of the early morning runs. My hats off to you. "Good Job"

From Tom Slick on Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 14:52:45 from 168.179.157.240

HBR - I'm just the only old guy that admits getting up this early to do anything other than run to the bathroom.

Total Distance
1.50

1.5 mi @ Sugar House Park....

Altra C Miles: 1.50
Total Distance
2.00

rest day - 2 mi @ SHP.

Altra B Miles: 2.00
Total Distance
8.00

8 mi at Dimple Dell and Sugarhouse park @ 3:30am & 7:30am

Altra C Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Rhett on Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 14:59:02 from 24.121.0.8

Good job Slick. The running in the wee hours of the night will help you prepare for your upcoming Ragnar. :)

From Tom Slick on Fri, Oct 24, 2014 at 06:59:29 from 168.179.157.240

Rhett - You know your right about that getting ready for Ragnar preparation. Run, eat, sleep, Repeat! Sit around with five or six other close friends in a van for two days and a night......Bring it!!

Total Distance
0.00

I just kinda slept in this morning, maybe I will run this afternoon. 14 days till Ragnar Vegas where I get My Saints and Sinners medal.

"A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life."             --Charles Darwin

"How's all that Hope and Change Bull Shit working out for you?" --Tom Slick

 

 

Comments
From steve ash on Sat, Oct 25, 2014 at 08:55:40 from 67.182.192.44

Loved that last quote Tom. Got a good laugh to start the morning.

Total Distance
8.00

8 mi run on the Dimple Dell Mt Road.....

"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is prepration."--Arthur Ashe

Altra Miles: 8.00
Total Distance
9.00

9 mi on the double D Mt road at 6:30am....went out and backed up my 8 miler yesterday with 9 this am  to mimic the 17 mi that I will run in less that 24 hours at the Vegas Ragnar in November. I feel good!

"We would never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world."                   --Helen Keller

Altra Torin Miles: 9.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30am on the Dimple Dell W/Missy.

Altra C Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30am w/Missy on the Dimple Dell.

"The deepest truths are best read between the lines, and, for the most part, refused to be written. --Amos Bronson Alcott

Altra Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 05:49:11 from 173.191.121.34

Nice early morning run.

From Tom Slick on Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 09:11:46 from 168.179.157.240

HBR - Just about ready to do a modified taper for the Vegas Ragnar....Hey, do you want to run it with us. We have an open slot on the team?

From Tom Slick on Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 09:44:25 from 168.179.157.240

HBR - Hey, this news just in, our Ragnar Vegas team just filled up again. So put down you duffle bag and quit calling for an airline ticket......Thanks for the thought!

Total Distance
2.00

2 mi @ SHP, extra training for my cadets

Altra B Miles: 2.00
Total Distance
6.20

Nice 3:30am 6 mi run up and down Dimple Dell Mt Road -

 

"It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom. --Aristotle

Altra Torin Miles: 6.20
Comments
From Rhett on Fri, Oct 31, 2014 at 12:10:27 from 24.121.0.8

I bet Aristotle hadn't put in a good 6 mile run before day break when he said that.

Total Distance
7.60

7.6 mi @ 3:30a............

Altra B Miles: 7.60
Total Distance
9.00

9 mi on the DD Mt Rd. About this time next week it's Ragnar Vegas time for me and our team!

"I am determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be: for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. --Martha Washington

Altra C Miles: 9.00
Comments
From allie on Sat, Nov 01, 2014 at 16:16:01 from 24.30.41.119

oh, absolutely. that's a great quote.

From Smooth on Sat, Nov 01, 2014 at 21:20:44 from 67.2.102.76

martha was right on! :) :) :)

have heaps of fun next week at ragnar!

Total Distance
0.00

Rest / Cross Day.

 

"If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out lioke a miser. Spend it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke." --Brendan Francis

Total Distance
5.00

5 easy mi @ 3:30am - shake down before Ragnar Vegas....11-7&8-'14

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul. -Henry Ward Beecher

AI 2.0 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Mon, Nov 03, 2014 at 10:39:30 from 67.79.11.242

I was just in Vegas last week. Got to run one day ... Oh what great weather. Hope your running has been going good. I've been so busy I haven't even been able to check out my friends on the blog lately.

From Tom Slick on Mon, Nov 03, 2014 at 16:09:18 from 168.179.157.240

IJR - That's cool, we've been watching you. The weather is looking good for this weekend in Vegas.....

Total Distance
7.00

5 mi @ 3:30am on DDMR, 2 mi @ 7:15am at SHP.

"The true, strong, and sound mind is the mind that can embrace equally great things and small". --Samuel Johnson

Altra Miles: 7.00
Total Distance
0.00

rest day - ragnar starts friday at @ noon for me.....

"When you make a commitment to a relationship, you invest your attention and energy in it more profoundly because you now experience ownership of that relationship".               --Barbara De Angelis

Comments
From Rhett on Wed, Nov 05, 2014 at 13:28:00 from 24.121.0.8

Have run Ragnaring! Try not to get car sick. :)

From Smooth on Wed, Nov 05, 2014 at 16:20:20 from 67.2.102.76

yeah, what Rhett said! :)

Total Distance
0.00

Well it's time to have a high mileage day....I'm off to Vegas with our team to run the Las Vegas Ragnar and get my Saints & Sinner medal for running the Wasatch Back and Vegas. Thanks to Rhett and Smooth for the motivation and best wishes.......I'll kick out a run report on this adventure on sunday or monday......
Chow-boing ya'all

 

"Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction". --Anne Frank

 

Comments
From I Just Run on Sun, Nov 09, 2014 at 17:05:32 from 67.79.11.242

Hoping you do/did well and enjoyed the race! Excited to see the race report.

Race: Las Vegas Ragnar (18.2 Miles) 01:32:00, Place overall: 120
Total Distance
18.20

18.2 miles in two days of running the Ragnar Vegas. I really don't like not getting my sleep but, Ragnar is a lot of fun and you make a lot of new friends along the way. Out team, "Lloyd is Awesome" finished in as 120th position out of 423 teams running. Not bad for a split 6 pak team from all over the place. I'm sorry this is a very brief race report, but I ran this LV Ragnar so I could get my "Saints and Sinners" medal for running the Wasatch Back Ragnar and Vegas this year......been there, did that and got the medal.....

#Lloyd

 

AI 2.0 Miles: 18.20
Total Distance
0.00

To all my Veteran friends, "Thank you for your service to the United States of America and her people"!!!

Reagan on Veterans Day: ‘Peace Fails When We Forget What We Stand For’

Total Distance
0.00

It was 28 degrees out there this morning, so I decided to take a rest/recovery day. I will start my return to training Thursday morning.

 

"Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company" --George Washington

Total Distance
7.50

7.5 miles @ 3:30am, 26 degrees with little or no wind. It was brisk but felt just lovely. Now it's on to Boston 2015 in 157 days or Bust!!!!

"Worry a little bit every day and in a lifetime you will lose a couple of years. If something is wrong, fix it if you can. But train yourself not to worry. Worry never fixes anything". --Mary Hemingway

Altra Torin Miles: 7.50
Total Distance
0.00

Rest day "Happiness, like a refreshing stream, flows from heart to heart in endless circulation."--Henry Grove

Comments
From I Just Run on Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 10:43:40 from 67.79.11.242

That made me sigh with warm cozy feelings... :-)

From Rhett on Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 13:17:43 from 24.121.0.8

Enjoy the rest day. It sure is getting cold up there. I can't believe you are already on your annual Boston countdown.

From Tom Slick on Sat, Nov 15, 2014 at 11:01:38 from 69.171.160.194

IJR - Thats what Henry Grove was going for...I'm just sharing the love.

Total Distance
0.00

Total Distance
7.00

7 miles on the "DDMR", 30 degrees and the sun was out and shining thru clear blue skies. The rest and recovery period from Ragnar is over......150 days till the  2015 Boston Marathon!

Altra Torin Miles: 7.00
Comments
From Rhett on Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 09:13:56 from 24.121.0.8

Better get after it Slick. Those 150 days are going to fly by.

From I Just Run on Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 13:30:47 from 67.79.11.242

Now I'm getting disappointed that I didn't enter Boston again! :-(

From Smooth on Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 12:54:45 from 67.2.102.76

Boston '15 registration closed before I could get a BQ time at TOU. So it's Boston'16 for me...how many days is that? :)

From Tom Slick on Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 07:03:30 from 69.171.160.144

smooth - as of today its 515 days till the 2016 Boston marathon.....Ya know?

From Rhett on Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 10:13:48 from 24.121.0.8

Put me on that count down too!

Total Distance
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Total Distance
0.00

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Total Distance
0.00

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Total Distance
0.00

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Comments
From Rhett on Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 13:34:53 from 24.121.0.8

Are you feeling ok Slick? It's not like you to take that many days in a row off.

From I Just Run on Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 09:26:33 from 67.79.11.242

Calm before the storm!...?

From Smooth on Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 21:33:36 from 67.2.102.76

What's up Slick?

From Tom Slick on Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 13:25:58 from 69.171.160.8

Rhett, Smooth, I Just Run, and my many friends... - I am working thru a work related injury that happened in April of 2013. My doctor and I have been taking a very conservative approach in seeking the least invasive treatments to cure my injuries before the first of the year, preferably without major surgery, but probably with a less invasive laser procedure that should happen sometime next week and or before the end of November.

With any luck I should be able to continue running and training as the process continues.

"I will not be denied or deterred from running the 2015 Boston Marathon"!

I will try to keep you posted on my progress.

Thanks for caring.....

From Rhett on Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 13:31:31 from 199.117.154.54

Good luck Slick. I hope the laser works.

From Smooth on Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 17:03:11 from 67.2.102.76

Best of luck for a successful laser intervention and you heal completely and quickly.

From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 05:34:39 from 207.162.186.109

Good luck Slick sounds like you're on top of this. Be sure and keep of posted.

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rest and doctor visits......Uck!

Total Distance
0.00

I was going to go out for a run but  it was too windy, rainy and such, so I just added the day to a growing streak rest days.....I'll get out and run on Sunday for sure.

Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Mon, Nov 24, 2014 at 18:50:08 from 207.162.186.109

Hey Slick give us an update. It's not like you to not be posting. I hope everything is going OK ?????/

From I Just Run on Tue, Nov 25, 2014 at 07:34:25 from 67.79.11.242

Which "Sunday"?

Total Distance
6.00

6 easy miles.........

Altra B Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 miles at midday.....

Altra Torin Miles: 6.00
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From allie on Tue, Nov 25, 2014 at 16:28:40 from 24.30.41.119

............

From RAD on Tue, Nov 25, 2014 at 22:56:39 from 67.177.62.160

aahhh, mid day runs...only good thing about winter :)

From Tom Slick on Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 08:15:38 from 168.179.157.240

Ms.RAD - Wow, what a delightful surprise seeing a new comment in my box from the marvelous Ms. RAD!!!! Now that I'm in vacation mode until the first of the year I will be doing middle of the day runs to chase the warmer time of the day. Good to hear from you!!!

From Rhett on Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 08:48:49 from 24.121.0.8

Good to see you logging some miles again Slick. Enjoy your end of the year vacation. That is one long vacation. I'm jealous.

From I Just Run on Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 12:10:14 from 67.79.11.242

That's call "High Noon" here in Texas!

From Simmbad on Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 15:25:47 from 67.199.180.82

Nice run for you as well my friend. Nice to here from you. I like the Boston Marathon photo. Have a great Thanksgiving.

From Smooth on Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 22:12:33 from 67.2.108.5

I like your kind of thinking, err running! :)

Total Distance
0.00

rest day

Total Distance
6.00

6 miles early this am on the DDMR. Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

 

"Gratitude is born in hearts that take time to count up past mercies."--Charles E. Jefferson

AI 2.0 Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 mi, mid morning on the DDMR. 58 degrees with a little wind.

"Expectancy is the atmosphere for miracles." --Edwin Louis Cole

Altra Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 miles this am, w/o the garmin. It's nice to just go without limits.

"Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children."                         --Charles R. Swindoll

Altra Torin Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
8.00

8 miles up and down the DDMR. Easy run Sunday. About 40 f, cloudy, just a little bit of wind, but a nice run oveall. And it done.

"I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts."--John Locke

 

AI 2.0 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 09:03:05 from 207.162.186.109

Nice run to start the week off.

From Tom Slick on Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 09:46:34 from 69.171.160.13

HBR - I've just started my pre-training before I get into my 18 week training plan to get me to Boston in the best shape I can get this old man body in! Hey, 140 days till the big show in Boston 2015. Wish you were going to be there !!!

From Smooth on Mon, Dec 01, 2014 at 09:53:49 from 67.2.108.5

I concur! :)

Total Distance
0.00

Rest day

"Like an ability or a muscle, hearing your inner wisdom is strengthened by doing it."                   --Robbie Gass

 

 

Comments
From steve ash on Wed, Dec 03, 2014 at 16:20:08 from 65.130.140.115

Wise words of wisdom..

Total Distance
6.00

6 mi at 10:am on the DDMR

"The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool."  William Shakespear

Altra Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 mi on the DDMR...........nice day for a run, 60 f, suns out, no wind......

 

"More people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second. Give your dreams all you've got and you'll be amazed at that comes out of you. --William James

Altra B Miles: 6.00
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From Smooth on Thu, Dec 04, 2014 at 15:51:19 from 67.2.108.5

It's a nice day indeed especially for Dec.

Good running this week! :)

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Day off from running today. Getting ready to really ramp up the training for Boston '15.

"A man begins cutting his wisdom teeth the first time he bites off more than he can chew."--Herb Caen

Total Distance
7.50

7.5 mi on the DDMR this morning. @45f, fairly clear skies and no wind. 134 days till Boston.

"Nothing that you have not given away will ever be really yours." --C.S. Lewis

 

Altra Torin Miles: 7.50
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From Hillbilly Runner on Sat, Dec 06, 2014 at 15:43:01 from 207.162.186.109

It's the calm before the storm for you. It'll be time to start training for Boston before you can turn around.

Total Distance
8.00

8 easy sunday miles in the hills on the D D M R......

"Determine to never be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing."--Thomas Jefferson

 

Altra B Miles: 8.00
Total Distance
0.00

Running rest day,  weight resistance workout 

"If your not using your smile, you're like a man with a million dollars in the bank and no checkbook." --Les Giblin

Total Distance
6.00

6 miles on the DDMR (hills) 

"The man who does more than he is paid for will soon be paid for more than he does." --Napoleon Hill

AI 2.0 Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.00

6 mi @ 3:30am on the DDMR W/my running bud...

"Perhaps the feelings that we experience when we are in love represent a normal state.Being in love shows a person who he should be."--Anton Chekhov

AI 2.0 Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
6.00

Weight Resistance Workout & a 6 mile run on the DDMR.........tyi

"Long and curious speeches are as fit for dispatch as a robe, or Mantle, with a long train, is for a race." --Francis Bacon

 

129 days till the Greatest Running Show on Earth 

AI 2.0 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From RAD on Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 00:07:24 from 67.177.62.160

I think I've found my new running outfit...

From Tom Slick on Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 10:25:31 from 69.171.160.112

RAD - So just where should I go to view your new gear? Are you going to run in Boxing Shorts and Gloves with a mouth guard???

From Rhett on Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 10:40:48 from 24.121.0.8

Slick, it looks like you are starting to work in resistance training. Is this new or just something you just started posting? Hopefully it will help keep you healthy.

From Tom Slick on Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 17:20:02 from 69.171.160.120

Rhett - I've been doing it all along, although I did take a break in the recent past. But now I'm back at it and I'm posting it to keep myself honest....

Total Distance
4.00

l4 easy miles.......

Altra C Miles: 4.00
Total Distance
3.00

3 easy miles and a hard w/o.

Altra C Miles: 3.00
Total Distance
7.00

7 miles am, W/O pm...

Altra C Miles: 7.00
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From Rhett on Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 16:12:21 from 24.121.0.8

Slick, I just finished reading an article about the other Lloyd Hansen in Salt Lake City, born 5-5-1948. He's a fast dude...a lot like you.

From Tom Slick on Fri, Dec 19, 2014 at 09:39:26 from 69.171.160.231

Rhett - I have read that article lately also. I've also been racing with him, he always beats me, and I've even met up with him at the Boston Marathon. He's a pretty neat guy!!!!

Total Distance
0.00

Running rest day, rope and weight w/o....

"Christmas my child is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it's Christmas."--Dale Evans

Total Distance
4.00

4 easy miles

"Don't dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward towards finding the answer." --Denis Waitley

121 days till Boston......

 

Altra Torin Miles: 4.00
Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Sat, Dec 20, 2014 at 09:24:55 from 208.87.234.180

Slick are you enjoying your time off from work?

From Tom Slick on Sat, Dec 20, 2014 at 11:04:30 from 69.171.160.42

Yes Bro Ronnie, I am totally enjoying this time away from work and I actually feel like I'm getting something accomplished. I'm trying to get ready for my best showing at Boston and I'm finding that my age is not my best friend, except when it comes to the established BQ time for my age division.

Total Distance
0.00

Weight Resistance W/O, 30 min on the rope, cardio calisthenics ... 

"Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right or doing it better." -- John Updike

 

Total Distance
8.00

8 miles on the DDMR.

"If you wish to win a man over to your ideas, first make him your friend." --Abraham Lincoln

Adidas RC Miles: 8.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 11:06:30 from 67.79.11.242

8 miles is a good even number!

Total Distance
6.00

6 miles on the DDMR.

"You were placed on this earth to create, not compete." --Robert Anthony

AI 2.0 Miles: 6.00
Total Distance
0.00

Run rest day, Rope and weight W/O....

"Every man should keep a fair-sized cemetery in which to bury the faults of his friends."--Henry Ward Beecher

Comments
From Rhett on Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 10:31:30 from 24.121.0.8

Merry Christmas Slick. Happy running!

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0.00

Merry Christmas to one and all. 

"Christmas waves a magic wand over the world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." --Norman Vincent Peale

Comments
From Mack on Sat, Dec 27, 2014 at 10:20:10 from 198.0.33.89

I hope you had a Merry Christmas Slick. I love the quotes on your blog.

From Tom Slick on Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 13:38:32 from 69.171.160.237

Thanks Mack, I had a wonderful Christmas. I do hope you enjoyed yours too. I will continue to POST a Quote till I cant find anymore.....

Total Distance
6.00

6 miles on the PRT - @22 degrees, sunshine w/slight breeze.......

"A healthy attitude is contagious but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier." --Tom Stoppard

Altra C Miles: 6.00
Comments
From allie on Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 15:09:42 from 24.30.41.119

lots of good quotes this week! i hope you had a nice christmas.

From steve ash on Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 15:20:39 from 65.130.180.22

Your quotes are kind of an inspirational lighthouse. Thanks Slick.

From Tom Slick on Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 19:12:26 from 69.171.160.237

Allie - It was a white christmas here in Sandy - It started snowing on christmas eve and then all christmas day. Thanks

Steve ask - The lights on and I'm home. I'll keep on shining a light on these quotes as long as I can find them...

Total Distance
7.00

7 miles on the DDMR. 30 degrees, lt snow, lt breeze, no sunlight,

"A life lived with integrity---even if it lacks the trappings of fame and fortune is a shinning star in whos light others my follow in the years to come." --Denis Waitley

 

 

Comments
From I Just Run on Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 08:45:02 from 67.79.11.242

It Burrr...

Total Distance
0.00

No run today, had some other stuff to do and I had about 5 inches of snow every where.

"If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstablewithout knowing it." --Herodotus

Comments
From Hillbilly Runner on Wed, Dec 31, 2014 at 13:36:08 from 208.87.234.180

Good Luck on your 5k tonight... and I hope you have a Happy New Year !!!!!

Race: Beat the New Year 5k (3.107 Miles) 00:19:23
Total Distance
3.11

I beat the New Years Clock; 19:23 for a 3.2 mile fun run in the Sugar House Park. Hey there was little or no wind and is was somewhere between 1 degree and 6 degrees with a blanket of snow all over the park. At least the road way around the park wasn't snow covered. Anyway, it was a fun evening on the run.....Happy New Year to all my running friends here on the FRB.....

"What we see mainly depends on what we look for."--John Lubbock

 

 

Altra Miles: 3.11
Comments
From Rhett on Thu, Jan 01, 2015 at 12:05:06 from 199.117.154.54

Nice job Slick, you were moving at a good clip. Happy New Year.

From I Just Run on Mon, Jan 05, 2015 at 08:03:44 from 67.79.11.242

Dang...You run a 19:23 5K this easily and don't think you'll ever run a 3:19 full marathon??? You're kidding...that should be easy for you!

Total Distance
1909.40
Brooks Pure Cadence Miles: 229.62BA NYC Miles: 7.50PC2 Miles: 214.15NBA9 Miles: 6.00PC2-2 Miles: 369.36BA9 Miles: 25.00Brooks B9 Addiction Miles: 33.00Altra Miles: 329.81Altra B Miles: 329.56Altra C Miles: 186.41Newton Distance S Miles: 12.20Altra Torin Miles: 61.20AI 2.0 Miles: 61.20Adidas RC Miles: 8.00
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