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Provo Halloween Half

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South Jordan,UT,United States

Member Since:

Feb 04, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

2010 Ogden Half Marathon 1st overall

2010 Bryce Canyon Half 2nd overall 1:12

2010 St. George Marathon 10th overall

2011 American Fork Half marathon 1st overall New PR 1:10:37

2012-Mt. Nebo Half 1:08:00

2009 St. George Marathon 11th overall 2:31:43

2009 Ogden Marathon 4th place overall

2008 St. George Marathon 2:40:46 18th overall

2008 Tou Half 1:14:35 7th overall

2008 Bear Lake Half marathon 1st place Win. Set Course record.

2008 Provo river Half PR 1:13:28

2008 Boston Marathon 2:49--Beat Lance Armstrong by 2 minutes.

2008 Ogden Marathon 10th overall.

Ragnar Relay Del Sol 2008--1st Place Team Overall. Set new course record! 17 hours 4 minutes 5.38 average pace per mile!

Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back 2008--2nd Place Team overall. 17 hours 54 minutes.

2007 Top of Utah 1/2 Marathon 1:14 4th overall

2007 Wasatch Back Relay 3rd team overall---Very Fun!

Boston, Rock & Roll Arizona, Carlsbad are my favorite marathons.

2007 St. George Marathon 2:40 with puking!39th overall

Short-Term Running Goals:

My short term goals are to stick to a good regime.

~~To bring my marathon pr down in mid 2:30's~~

World Championship Maters Marathon July 17, 2011

USATFLDR Competition Series: Stiders Half, Salt Lake Half, Hobblecreek Half, Heart of Holiday 5k, Running with Leopards 5k, Draper Days 5k, Minuteman 5k, Top of Utah Half.

Great Potato Half marathon--Boise

Running with Ed 41 mile relay. Team Probar

St. George Marathon 2011

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Sponsors so far:

Probar, St. George Running Center

Long-Term Running Goals:

~~My long term goals are to beat sasha~~.

To get my marathon time to 2:20's

Personal:

I have three girls-Sarah, Brooke, and Bailey and a baby boy born in Jan. 2010 named Boston. I own a Concrete Construction company called Quality Footings and Foundations. If any of my fellow bloggers are in need of concrete work just drop me a line or call 801-381-7089 I'll give you the friendly runner discount. Its hard work thats why between work and running I maintain my girlish figure! I own the American Flyers Race Pacers which is on Facebook to join. www.americanflyersracepacers.com

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Sat, Oct 30, 2010

Race: Provo Halloween Half (13.1 Miles) 01:11:25, Place overall: 8, Place in age division: 1

Running Miles	Swimming Yards	Bike Miles
13.10	0.00	0.00

It was a bit nippy at the top! I put my attire on for my costume as a Prom date. Christa was my date. I decided that I couldnt run with it on so I opted to my singlet and shorts. Sorry Christa. Our date was short lived and I didnt even get a kiss. lol I saw a lot of crazy costumes and a lot of crazy friends at the starting line. Lily and Mckenzie! So funny! I lined up at the start next to Steve and BJ. We started off and there was a freaking bus in the way we had to run around and it got chaotic but we managed and off we went. The first 5 are insanely steep! I thought I was the only runner who was slapping my feet as I ran but it turned out everyone was. I ran in the group and they were pretty chipper. I told some that asked what I was doing that I really had no idea and that Id just let the first 5 miles dictate. As we hit mile 5 it felt like I was running a 7 minute pace but when I got to six realized I was staying under 6 so it was ok. I hit mile 11 and thought in my mind I might be able to hit a 1:10 so I did try harder but my legs were spent. I did get real close to BJ by mile 12 but then he poured it on and I didnt have enough in me to respond so I finished right behind him. It was a PR for me so im not complaining. Very Very fast course. Ill bet I could easily break a 1:10 on it if I didnt have tired legs from St. George and had more miles behind me instead of resting. The medals were awesome and the shirts were bitchin! I really like this race. Its a definate blister maker! It was nice to see the Herriman High School XC team out on the aid stations. It really gave me a boost at mile 9 and 11! Thanks you studs and studettes!

1: 5.01, 2: 4.53, 3: 4.53, 4: 4.56, 5: 5.20, 6: 5.50, 7: 5.59, 8: 5.45, 9: 5.43, 10: 5.44, 11: 6.01, 12: 5.58, 13.1: 6.13

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00

Comments

From Rob on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 15:41:55 from 204.15.86.95

Wow! I really wanted to run it this year but was at the finish line cheering for my wife. I have a picture of you at mile 8 if you want it. Much faster field this year than last, I think the lead pack went out at 5:30 pace. Sub 5:00 is crazy.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 16:27:14 from 174.19.55.243

Was that a two minute PR? Dang!!! :) :) :)

Nice job, Walter James!!! :)

From jtshad on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 16:31:05 from 69.20.183.178

Smokin' time, that is a fast course!

From Lily on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 16:45:05 from 67.199.181.73

Right on Walter. You are a stud! There's no way I'd ever be able to run a race at your pace. Hat's off to you. You are the master :)

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 16:48:31 from 24.10.248.6

1:11 was 8th place? That's pretty unbelievable.Congrats on such a stellar time.

From crockett on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 16:51:26 from 71.36.84.70

Way to go! I also noticed I was slapping my feet and I don't usually do that. Crazy steep, great fun flying down that first few miles.

From MCKENZIE on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 17:05:22 from 75.169.131.238

Congrats! Didn't see you after to see how you did so way to go with the race report. Maybe I wlll get around to that today.

From JamesH on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 17:29:22 from 74.211.22.194

Nicely done for a white guy!

From Walter on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 18:11:53 from 24.10.169.110

Rob, it is on my favorite list now. Did you see the crazies that ran it?

Teena Marie, who would of thought a 4 week vacation from running after St. George would lead to a half marathon PR.

Jeff, you should put this one on your bucket list next year and bring your family and stay with us.

Lily, I honestly kept looking back on the corners and expected you to haunt me. lol

Rob Murphy, I kept expecting everyone in front of me to fade but they were running strong. Very fast course.

Crockett, My feet were burning also and I was glad when BJ Christiansen commented that his feet were burning also.

Kenzie, You make me laugh so much! Your coconuts were poking me in my chest with that hug! lol Are you kidding me after the race, there was 2700 runners all smooshed together! I had to get the crap out of there. lol

James, good thing my tan from the summer is all gone! lol

From Superfly on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 18:22:15 from 208.117.127.110

Superfast for a supercool dude. Good job Walt.

From Bec on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 19:14:08 from 67.172.233.189

Great job Walter, way to PR! It's crazy how people as fast you still PR. I thought by now you would be slowing down. Nope, too bad for the rest of us.

From allie on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 20:26:55 from 174.23.195.124

PR! go walter! sorry i missed you today...

From Burt on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 22:55:09 from 68.225.214.248

Great job Walter, way to PR! It's crazy how people as old as you still PR.

From RAD on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 00:03:56 from 67.172.229.125

EXCELLENT Walter! I was bummed to not see you in costume, but I'm glad you at least had it at the top. I thought it was neat to see the Herriman X-country as well. I recognized them from their shirts and gave them a shout out as I passed.

From Carina on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 00:22:42 from 204.15.86.83

WOW!! What an amazing time!! Great Job!

From JulieC on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 00:24:00 from 168.103.184.124

Congrats on a great PR at such a fun race!! You took 4 weeks off? Amazing. Keep it up!!

From Walter on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 00:34:23 from 24.10.169.110

Clyde, thanks man. It was a super fast course.

Becca, yes its true even as old as I am you should have hope right? lol

Allie, next time hopefully! Keep on trucking woman!

Burt, youre not mocking Becca are you?

Rachel, I almost passed out from the shirt choking me up at the top. I unbuttoned it thinking Id run with it open but it was rubbing on my neck.

Carina, I was 8th overall with that time! A lot of fast guys!

Julie, I biked to work everyday still and had a few running days but I was relaxing. Sometimes I can bust out faster times after giving my body a rest.

From Predog on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 18:02:51 from 24.10.136.228

Nice run Walter, especially that soon after STG. You had me running scared the whole time.

From Scott Wesemann on Mon, Nov 01, 2010 at 12:28:23 from 66.239.250.209

Hey, nice fast run Walter. Congrats on your race.

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