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Location:

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

Get Sponsors and make money in Masters.

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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From Lily on Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 14:14:33 from 67.199.178.210

I think you need to get outa Lewiston

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AMERICAN FLYERS RACE PACERS: 

Had a total blast pacing the St. George Half Marathon. Several FRBers on the team as well as Dailymile runners on here. We all busted out close to right on times and had several runners comment on our help. We have several more races planned this year. If you are interested in becoming a pacer send me a message. We were able to use Tom and Kim Lee's two condos for 14 of our runners. Thanks so much you two! What a slumber party we had! lol Oh and got to sleep 3 wide in a king bed. Dont ask dont tell. We got rained on and this course was pretty technical so definitely messed with me even though I wasnt racing it. I hit right on my time of 1:30:03 with Ken Richardson (Editor of Utah Running magazine) and Shawn Singleton. We had a blast and we pulled our group that stayed with us to mile 7 all the way! I helped a lady from Provo named Marci, and a guy from ST. George named Trevor who it was his first half ever. a 1:30? That is awesome. He talked with me the whole way like it was no big deal so Im sure he'll be in the 1:20's real soon! I think I found my niche in life, I really did enjoy it!


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From prlman on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 02:21:28 from 96.25.110.207

Great job putting it all together Walter! Total success, cant wait to run Canyonlands with you and the rest of the pacers it will be fun to meet everyone from FRB and Facebook..

From Smooth on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 02:58:32 from 75.162.95.99

AWESOME JOB Walter!!! What a great pace team you put together. Everyone did a FANTASTIC JOB!!!!

From Tom on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 11:47:19 from 67.199.179.59

Walter we had a blast this weekend. Thanks a bunch for all your efforts, I'm really looking forward to being a pacer next time around. And don't worry all your secrets are safe, "what happens at the condo stays at the condo"!!

From steve ash on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 12:58:48 from 24.10.169.210

Walter, So this is what you've been up to lately? Nice.. E-mail me if you ever need someone to pace a group.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 15:27:35 from 174.27.210.108

Walter~ I agree ... this is your baby!!!! :)

Congrats on a fantastic job by you and all the pacers!!!! :) :) :)

From Rachelle on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 15:39:32 from 66.7.127.115

Great job Walter!! My friend Julie said she stuck with you until around mile 7 and it really helped her. She ended up running 1:28!!! You are doing a fabulous job.

From Walter on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 16:05:05 from 24.2.69.110

Smooth, get with me and Ill use you to pace! Steve, I will most definitely use you big guy! I have Sand Hollow marathon on the same day as Riverton half marathon so i will have to rely on some help from more southern runners and may call on help to assist me to be in two places at the same time. lol

Teena, thanks for coming down and getting wet with us!

Rachelle, I ran with Julie for seven miles and told her to use the second have of the course to knock out a faster split and she ran it perfectly. I was amazed to see her make up 2 minutes in the last 6 miles! And a masters win to boot for her! We will have some fun in Boston having you two to hang out with!

Tom, Your condos are going to be the next Vegas hot spot if I go into detail! lol Too bad we couldnt all stay the next night to party it up!

From Andrea on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 19:15:48 from 67.177.21.60

Sounds super fun. Great job on getting right on pace! Both Jake and I would probably be up for pacing sometime...sounds like lots of fun!

From Bec on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 22:53:14 from 68.206.133.141

Walter, this is just great! I am so happy that you have set up an excellent pace team for the races in Utah. I'm a little jealous that I didn't get to run with you. My goal is still a 1:30 half, and I bet I could have done it with you pacing.

From Walter on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 23:02:18 from 24.2.69.110

Andrea, add me on Facebook Walter Brown or look for American Flyers Race Pacers on FB and ask for an invite or send me your info on a message and I'll make sure you're in the loop. We have Moab half, Riverton half, top of Utah half, AF half, Sand hollow marathon and possibly mesquite full and half late fall plus others that I've talked with to do.

From Walter on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 23:05:46 from 24.2.69.110

Becca, you better believe I would've helped you! It was fun. Maybe I should try getting some races by you and you can round up the troops your way!

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I ran up to Danielles house and did 7 miles with her around the lake. She told me about the Rock and Roll Marathon that I was going to do but ended up pacing St. George  Marathon instead. We also talked about some upcoming races she has to do this year. She is over the Running through the Lavender race and was thinking of putting on a half marathon as well this year. I then ran home from her house to mine which is about 1.65 miles. I made up a little over 10 miles but my watch died so Ill never know.

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From Rob on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 17:54:47 from 166.147.78.49

Hey, are you pacing Riverton half?

From Walter on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 18:27:46 from 24.2.69.110

Yes I'm over Riverton and Sand Hollow marathon at the same time.

From Walter on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 18:30:35 from 24.2.69.110

Let me know if you want to pace either of those.

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Same workout as Wednesday. Went up to Daybreak and ran with Danielle. I was going to do a speed workout last night at the Olympic Oval but they had a High School Meet there. I got to see all my kids I coached at Herriman last year. They are much faster now! I used to be the rabbit to catch in the workouts now Im a bystander. lol They did a 4:30 mile! Awesome to see that and makes me cry to not have my high school legs anymore. :(  

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Met Rachelle this morning and did a warmup and then helped pace her to a 42:03 10k and second place womens finish. Got more good kharma coming my way for Boston from this I hope. I feel like I can finally start my season although late to me but oh well. I saw Scott Keate and Josse and a few other crazy runners out there freezing this morning. It was fun. 

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From Teena Marie on Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 20:13:22 from 174.27.219.206

NICE! :)

From Jake K on Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 22:58:33 from 67.177.21.60

Nice job Walter... Rachelle is a great up & coming runner, huh?

From Walter on Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 00:41:28 from 24.2.69.110

Thanks Teena.

Jake, she is so new and fresh and with a few more races I think itll click for her and she will be the dark horse.

From scottkeate on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 18:12:16 from 216.49.181.254

It was cool to see you on Saturday. I agree that you definitely have some good Karma coming your way--top-notch guys always do.

From Walter on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 22:59:04 from 24.2.69.110

Scott, Keep up the great work my man! Holy crap, you are lighting it up my friend!

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I ran part of the SoJo marathon course backwards. I started at mile 20 which is by my groovy pad and went to mile 15 and then came back.

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I ran 6 miles on a loop up to daybreak lake and then met Danielle and ran 5 around the lake and 1 home.  It got nice once the sun was up and then got cold!

 

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I went to the Riverton Park and ran the Half marathon Course with a ginormous group that showed up! I posted on Facebook and Dailymile and I was surprised to see how many came out. I think we had a total of 33 runners.  Very fun day! I ran in a group of 12 guys that were running a progressive run from 7 pace to 5:40ish by the end. Jake K., Scott K., Dan V., Tony, Fritz V., Brian F., from the frb were in the group. A lot of us are going to Boston this year so it was fun to get to know them! I had the BBK group that showed up as well to add to the numbers.  I had some stomach issues by mile 12 to deal with, but I kept close to those pushing. They then went for a 6 mile jaunt to finish their run but there was no way I could go anymore. It was good to see Lisa Dudley, the race director show and I was able to introduce some of the pacers that came out to run today to her.   I also saw Kelli and her hubby and Rachel W. who is also on dailymile to make sure im posting. lol  We talked about doing another run together in 2 weeks in American Fork Canyon. 

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From Jake K on Sat, Feb 04, 2012 at 13:52:31 from 67.177.21.60

Good run and nice seeing you this morning Walter. Still 2+ months until Boston - keep at it and you'll be where you want to be. That would be great if we can get the group together again in 2 weeks.

From Walter on Sat, Feb 04, 2012 at 14:42:49 from 24.2.69.110

Ill watch for your speed workouts and times and places and try to get out and do some. Let me know.

From Rachelle on Sat, Feb 04, 2012 at 15:09:38 from 66.7.127.115

Funny that the run that was going to be just me and Walter practicing the Riverton half course turned into such a big group. It was awesome!! Thanks for helping advertise and organize things.

From Walter on Sat, Feb 04, 2012 at 15:39:10 from 24.2.69.110

Rachelle. I didnt even get to run with you how ironic is that. See how facebook and the frb and Dm can be such a tool? :)

From Dragonvulture on Sat, Feb 04, 2012 at 16:19:39 from 174.27.236.135

It was a fun run this morning. Nice to chat with you and look forward to some more good runs.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 04, 2012 at 16:20:19 from 208.54.4.242

Dang, I wish I could have made it. Sounds like it was awesome!

From Walter on Sat, Feb 04, 2012 at 21:17:58 from 24.2.69.110

Yeah, I finally know who Dragonvulture is! Thats really my pet peeve on this site. I like to know who Im talking to. :) So sorry if I ignored you earlier. lol

TM, You need a special invite? come on girl! Got to watch that Facebook closer. lol When I said I was going to run with a group I was expecting 15 not 35! lol I almost had to pull a permit to allow us to run as an organized group run. lol Good think Lisa was there from Parks and Rec to back us up! haha

From Chad Robinson on Sat, Feb 04, 2012 at 21:27:31 from 208.110.158.227

It definitely had to be some sort of record for a non sponsored group run at the beginning of February. We will have to get together sometime next week.

From Fritz on Sat, Feb 04, 2012 at 22:24:13 from 67.182.226.25

It was good to see you out there. We will definitely do it again sometime soon

From scottkeate on Sat, Feb 04, 2012 at 23:48:44 from 71.199.4.146

It was awesome to run with you today. I look forward to many more opportunities.

From Walter on Sun, Feb 05, 2012 at 11:47:45 from 24.2.69.110

Chad, Ill watch for you, let me know.

Fritz, For sure! It was good to run with you. You are running so well! Looks like I need to step things up now!

Scott, It was great running with you mid southern brothers! Let me know where you are and ill make an effort to get out.

From prlman on Sun, Feb 05, 2012 at 12:14:32 from 208.54.4.176

Good times yesterday what an amazing group. Really was good to put names and faces together and meet some fellow runners/bloggers. I know running with this group will help a ton with where I want to be . Plus it is such a fun group.

From Walter on Tue, Feb 07, 2012 at 21:06:12 from 24.2.69.110

prlman. Dont know your code name. Who are you? I like putting names to faces before I run because I suck at names when people approach me and say they know me from the blog but I only know a code name. lol

From prlman on Tue, Feb 07, 2012 at 21:54:44 from 208.54.4.176

Walter, its Paul Fulton aka prlman from the race pacers

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Got home late from work very tired but remembered I promised Bailey Id run with her a mile. We did it in 7:53. Really good for a 9 year old! 

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Ran from my work in West Jordan over to Herriman area and then down to So Jo. I did 2x1 mile tempo at mile 11-12 and 13-14. First was 5:38 and second was 5:27. Feeling like my fitness was not lost completely but still have a long way to go. 

 

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From Bill on Tue, Feb 07, 2012 at 21:08:32 from 174.23.5.128

Nice job Walter.

From Jake K on Tue, Feb 07, 2012 at 21:44:11 from 67.177.21.60

Good run Walter. Just stay consistent and ease into the workouts - it will start to click before you know it.

From Holt on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 09:45:05 from 204.113.55.41

you are my inspiration!

From Craig on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 10:19:32 from 74.122.124.229

Walter- were you kidding about taking most of January off? Looks like your fitness is good if you're able to pull of sub-5:30 miles late in a run like that.

From Walter on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 12:48:18 from 97.48.170.112

Thanks you guys!

Craig, I ran a mile recovery in between them. I was going to try and do a 5k and new I needed a break. I'll get there though. I am lucky to be so skinny and not lose an enormous amount of fitness from my resting.

From Craig on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 13:08:37 from 74.122.124.229

You aren't kidding. It's crazy how much wear/tear you save on your body and how much more quickly it can recover when you're light. I'm not exactly heavy, but I'm a little jealous. :)

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I went to the Olympic Oval and did 12x400's with 400 recovery. I ran 1 1/2 mile warmup and then did my intervals all close to 1:15. I had a few 1:14's and 2 1:16's. I had a twinge on my 11th interval but decided to finish it off with pain. Ice time!  I really felt good and was glad I got in there before the night rush. 

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From Holt on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 09:44:20 from 204.113.55.41

nice job!!!

From Walter on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 12:44:37 from 97.48.170.112

Thanks Dave.

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I started from my house and ran to Riverton and ran the half marathon course backwards. Then keep on the trail to 104th and then up to my house. Those last 2 miles were murder. But I kept under 7 minute on them with an uphill grade. I feel really good, my legs are really tight so Ill ice them. I did 20 miles in 2:18.

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From Burt on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 17:19:10 from 68.14.209.26

Great run Walter! You still blog?

From Walter on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 17:38:50 from 24.2.69.110

It's easier to put my miles on my iPhone when it's fresh in my mind. I forget when I get home and have to fight for a computer to post it. Daily mile is just easier.

From Burt on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 17:43:06 from 68.14.209.26

I hear that. That's why the kids aren't allowed to touch the laptop. :)

From JPark on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 22:08:05 from 174.52.34.169

Nice solid long run Walter. Way to keep up the speed there at the end!

From Walter on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 22:39:41 from 24.2.69.110

Thanks Justin. I'm.bummed I've missed a lot of time off. Hoping to get some speed and endurance for Boston.

From Rob Murphy on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 23:10:30 from 76.27.122.13

Speed and endurance are both good.

A wise decision!

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I went up to Emmigration Canyon and met up with the Runagades this morning. We ran up to the top and back down. It was fun talking with them. They are an awesome group! I lalligaged the first bit, I could really feel it in my legs. 

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I went down to 98th south Jordan River Park Trail and did 12. I had some stomach issues. took it easy. 


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From scottkeate on Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 11:06:25 from 216.49.181.254

Are you planning to join our newly forming Utah CC team this Saturday, at 7:30 AM in Pleasant Grove? JulieC posted the details of the group run on her blog.

From Walter on Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 11:56:33 from 97.162.247.226

Yes Scott. Are I'll be there. My bro in law is coming as well. He's about a 7 pace runner. Should I announce it to my group and have a large group possibly show or keep it to this blog?

From scottkeate on Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 13:23:19 from 216.49.181.254

Good question about posting it to the pace group. It'd be fun to have a large crowd, but I'm not sure how many people JulieC wants to feed :-) She's planning waffles and pancakes after the run. I'd send her a DM to through the blog to she how she feels about hosting a small race :-)

Glad you can make it!

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Met with the BBK group and we did a 3 mile warmup and then some hill kills. I had someone to push me hard today. His name is Jamison from Bingham High where he ran. He has a good leg turnover on those hills. I wished I did. 

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6 miles with Christa near the park trail in the neighborhoods from Lifetime Fitness south and around and back. Nice to have a run in early this morning.   I went up to Day Break and did a 1.5 mile warmup and then 8x800's with a 400 recovery. Made it 7 miles total with no cool down. 

 

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Met up with the BBK group and did a 8 pace and then mile 9-11 picked it up and did two miles of tempo and then a mile cool down. Its funny, my mile cool down was a 6:37. After pushing hard it felt like an 8. 

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I met Danielle halfway this morning and we ran up to Daybreak together and did 10 miles up around the lake and a loop. Then I ran her home and did a 4 mile zig zag home. This site was down all morning so I blogged my miles that I can do from my phone everyday as usual without hassle on Dailymile. I figure Sasha wont answer my messages to him so maybe someone who reads this can make sure he sees how much his site will grow if he connects to FB. Im so amazed he hasnt done it yet.  Who would want to be a part of a multi billion dollar company anyway...its just crazy! Lets keep things plain.

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From Rob Murphy on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 13:27:45 from 76.27.122.13

I've never been on Facebook - I know, weird. Just too many potential problems for a school teacher in my opinion...

How would this sight be better if it connected to Facebook?

I suppose I'm just demonstrating my ignorance of the glory of Facebook, but what I like about the FRB is that it's small and fairly local and provides a way for people with a passion for one thing (running) to connect. It seems to me that there will always be a place in the world for "multi-billion dollar companies" and that's fine. But you can also make a case for keeping things small and limited. Can't you?

From Walter on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 13:56:57 from 24.2.69.110

I can see being a public figure and being on facebook to contradict itself. If your a teacher that goes to spring break and ends up on girls gone wild as well. My point is we can keep it small and local but thats not what he decided to do. FRB is world wide and he gets money for the more people that get on here. Thats a fact. Facebook has helped my Pace group enormously! I post a race im pacing, I have it full with 20 runners wanting to pace my race within the day. I dont want to call 100 people I know to get 20 committed. So thats my example. For Daily mile, strava, and all the other running blog sites that just started up recently with the past few years, They have millions of people on their site worldwide. It works off of any smartphone, computer ipod even freakin kindles. So for my next point is you can keep it simple but your site will be outdated and people cant use it with the latest technology so they wont. I actually quit for a while because I would run and go straight to work and by the time I got home i forgot to post it on the computer. My phone i could post on a break and im done. I have seen Sasha out at races handing out flyers and cards etc. to get runners on here. I guarantee if he was on FB one month he would have more on here than the years he has worked to try to make this site. Its cake!

I know im just venting because I have a lot of friends on here. but my miles on here will never reflect what I did all year until I can put them on easier. I know this site is to try and make some income. He couldve retired by now if he had the link on and thats a guarantee. Im not computer savy, I wished I was, it would beat where Im at now. The other thing that bugs me on here is I have a question, I private message him, i ask a question. Nothing! I have asked Josh Cox a question on facebook (Ive never even met him!) about running and he gave me an an answer 30 minutes later. If he doesnt want to keep up with it then post something and ill figure it out take it over and quit construction. lol You wont have a beautiful driveway or foundation but you will be able to use your smartphone by gad! lol

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 16:00:06 from 76.27.122.13

I guess I get all that.

It's clear to me that Sasha has lost a certain amount of interest in the blog and in running/racing in general. Probably a by product of having a busy career and ten kids or so and being very active in a church that demands a pile of your time.

I'd say about 90% or more of the frequent posters on this blog are from about a 40 square mile radius along the Wasatch Front and from my own selfish point of view, that's great. The FRB feels like a real community to me and I don't think I would like it nearly as much if there were 2 million regular posters.

From Walter on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 16:11:14 from 97.48.80.225

Yeah. Sorry for fuming. I have an enormous amount of support from friends on here. I would like to not have to rely on Firefox or a computer that's all. Oh and be able to see who is commenting on my post instead of a code name. Not a fan of the code names. Lol. So are you gearing up for Boston? I would love to negative split on that course or do an even split on it. We will have fun. There are a lot of Utah runners going this year.

From Rob Murphy on Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 13:44:03 from 76.27.122.13

Yep, I'm pretty excited about Boston. I've run it twice, but never run well there.

Don't you think a negative split would be pretty hard at Boston? It's really fun though if you're feeling good the last couple miles of that race and can really soak in the atmosphere and crowd energy. There's nothing like it!

We'll have a great blog group there. Should all plan on getting together on Monday night to (hopefully) celebrate.

From Fritz on Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 14:19:41 from 216.241.207.3

You can post your miles on this site with a smartphone. I wrote my entire blog post yesterday on mine. No, it isn't a slick mobile app, but it still works ok.

To Rob's point, would we really want this site to become global? If I was Sasha I would because it would just drive more traffic. But for the users I think it would be worse because you wouldn't know 90% of the people. To expand and still maintain the local feel, I think it would need to be set up like craigslist thus allowing the user to choose a specific region or city to follow.

From Walter on Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 15:11:05 from 24.2.69.110

Mine wont let me post at all. I can post miles. It wont let you copy and paste on here either which is weird. It doesnt work well with computers that dont use firefox either. Im ok keeping things simple. I dont think he wanted to keep it simple when he started it though but now it seems like he does. Sort of have those coming on that dont have a clue who we are to lose interest. Thats my two cents. Im glad I have met new faces and I always have people on here coming up to me and saying they follow me which at first I despised but now it keeps me liable to work harder.

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I went to JulieC's house this morning and did a group run with about 25 of us. We did a 20 mile loop and we started at a 7:30 mile and progressed into a 6:30 mile. About mile 15 is when we were hitting 6 even splits and then mile 17 was a 5:50, 18 was 5:50, 19 was 5:45, and 20 was 5:30. What a cold morning starting out but warmed up perfectly to a finishing temp.  Jake and Scott and Fritz pulled away on the last mile and a half and gave me a great workout. I will chalk this one for Boston for sure. Im feeling more confidant every time I run with them. I had a 80+ mile week as well so this makes me feel good. 

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From Fritz on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 12:19:39 from 74.82.64.144

Great running today Walter! This will be great prep for Boston.

From scottkeate on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 13:36:34 from 71.199.4.146

It was great running with you this morning. I expect to see some great running from you as you begin to turn up the effort for Boston. You make the run look effortless.

From Jake K on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 13:50:13 from 67.177.21.60

Great run this morning Walter. You hung tough when the pace heated up.

From Walter on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 14:02:45 from 24.2.69.110

Thanks you guys. Great running with you always! Let me know if you have some more runs planned. I'll gladly come out! I'll need a bungs connected to Jake next time. I'll teach him! Lol

From Andrea on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 16:39:31 from 67.177.21.60

Nice to meet you today! I'm sure we'll be on more runs in the future. Great workout today - sounds like you held up really well and are looking good for Boston!

From JulieC on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 17:01:29 from 71.35.248.211

great mileage Walter!! And nice long run tempo, of course!! btw since Boston is out for you as my pacer...how about SGM?????

From Walter on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 17:44:28 from 24.2.69.110

Andrea, nice to meet you as well. We will have a great time with our group in Boston for sure!

Julie, How about Ogden or Utah Valley marathon?

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Went up to Herriman HS from my house. Nice and easy up and then last 3 miles more of a tempo. 6:08, 5:49, 5:36. I felt good the last mile but had to quit because I had a meeting to get to. 

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From Rob Murphy on Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 22:10:41 from 76.27.122.13

Nice pace there at the end.

From Walter on Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 22:29:53 from 24.2.69.110

Thanks Rob! I'm feeling better and hope to shock my system into thinking I skipped a month without training.

From Andrea on Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 09:10:16 from 72.37.171.52

Dr. Fletcher had good things to say about you when I went yesterday! He seems like a great guy that really cares about getting his patients healthy.

From Jake K on Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 09:46:05 from 155.100.226.54

Good fast miles at the end Walter!

From Walter on Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 18:08:24 from 97.184.203.68

Andrea, he is the bomb! Seriously I've done it all with PT recovering. This is the fastest way to clear things up for me.

Jake, I just pictured you taking off and I did my best to keep up. :)

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Wow, it was super warm out tonight! I was in shorts and a long sleeved tech shirt. I ran down to the River Park Trail on 104th south to 114th south and up to the kasa. Somebody honked and screamed my name. I dont know how they recognized me because it was dark. 

 

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I  went to the Olympic Oval and did a 1.5 mile warmup and then 8x800's with a 400 recovery. I did 2:37's down to 2:32 and then ended with a 2:35.  Nice to sting the legs again. I am going to run the 15k saturday so Ill do a nice easy run tomorrow and see how my first race of the season goes. 

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From Jake K on Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 19:54:50 from 67.177.21.60

Good workout! See you on Saturday.

From Walter on Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 21:18:01 from 24.2.69.110

I better eat my wheaties! :)

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I ran from my house halfway up to Danielle's and met her and we ran down around my neighborhood loop to get 6 in.  It was really cold this morning.

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I got out to Saltair and it was borderline turning my car around and going home from the wind gusting at gruesome proportions! It was nasty nasty! I saw Josse right away and she said it was super nice by her house. Lucky!  I got my number and did a 3 mile warmup  and ran into Jake and Rob. It was blowing so hard that we found we had to run side by side because it was a crosswind and it would literally push you off of a straight line.  We went inside and waited for the start and then when we went out the wind subsided a bit.  Much better. We started and we had a tail-crosswind pushing us out. Then coming back it was in our faces. Im really not good at pushing in a race when I have to contend with that. It feels like im going no where and overworking myself to try and hit a 6 pace. It frustrates me.  My times were 1. 5:21, 2: 5:40, 3. 5:38, 4. 5:34, 5. 5:38, 6. 6:09, 7. 6:14, 8. 5:55, 9. 5:47.  I was able to muster up some push for those last two.  I then did a 4 mile cool down with Fritz, Jake, Rob, Andrea, Josse, Bill. I won $50.00 for first in Masters which I wasnt expecting so it made toughing it out even better. 

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From Rob Murphy on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 13:19:22 from 76.27.122.13

Nice race Walter and great to see you - even if you did deprive me of another $50.00 gift card!

You held it together pretty well on the way back.I'm just telling myself that it's good to race in those kinds of conditions from time to time. I think it does make you mentally tougher knowing you can still put together a really respectable time in bad conditions.

From Adam RW on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 13:54:49 from 67.182.248.141

Walter, That wind was crazy. Great job toughing it out and bringing home the swag. Plus in $$$ is so much nicer than swag in clothing etc...

From Tara on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 14:08:12 from 75.169.153.171

$50 bucks! Sweet! Nice work despite the wind!

From James on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 14:22:27 from 174.23.146.70

Good race Walt! I am glad I didn't go today under the conditions.

From Walter on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 15:01:39 from 97.162.75.140

Rob, I kept waiting for you to nab me when I saw my time drop 30 seconds. Jake said since we had head wind today Boston will give us a nice tail wind.

Adam, good to see you!

Tara, I was wishing we could run the whole race with a tail wind. Not so lucky. Thanks!

James, why weren't you out there? You should've done it!

From Jake K on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 15:12:57 from 67.177.21.60

Nice race today. You've made some nice jumps over the past couple weeks. You're going to be peaking just right for Boston - keep it going!

From Dan Varga on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 15:58:27 from 174.27.226.24

Great race, way to pick up a master's win.

From jtshad on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 17:51:49 from 69.20.183.178

Congrats on the Master's title, looking good for Boston...we should have a great team!

From Smooth on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 18:55:07 from 174.27.219.252

CONGRATULATIONS Walter!!! WAY to push through the nasty wind with a strong finish and WIN!!!! :)

From Andrea on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 19:36:53 from 67.177.21.60

Nice racing this morning! Starting off strong for this year!

From Walter on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 19:43:31 from 24.2.69.110

Jake, thanks. Its so cool to watch you run!

Dan, Thank you!

Jeff, We will take Boston by storm!

Smooth, My bib number was 642 or 246 backwards. I think thats a good number right?

Andrea, it was great to hang with you guys. I feel so much stronger running with you all!

From JulieC on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 19:43:38 from 168.103.185.248

totally understand the wanting to turn around!! How gruesome...just stepping out of my work tonight at 630pm when the wind hit Pleasant Grove was a detriment!! You pulled pretty well despite!! $50 towards your flight to Boston :D.

From Walter on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 19:58:42 from 24.2.69.110

Julie, I think its Kharma to push through a horrible race. It means the next few races will be in the bag!

From Steve on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 21:20:37 from 66.87.64.97

Wow, glad I wasn't out there with you guys. I've been coming up with a lot of excuses lately.

From JD on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 21:31:55 from 71.213.33.129

great race Walter! it was nice chatting with you a bit afterward. and i can't let a race report go by without saying it: holy crap you're fast!

From Superfly on Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 10:36:24 from 74.211.21.81

Good race Walt. Sucks you guys had to battle the wind like that. Wind is just not fair... at all.

From Walter on Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 19:12:21 from 24.2.69.110

Steve, we need to change that!

JD, great to meet you as well!

Clyde, I was surprised how well Fritz and Jake handled it. To me it was like running uphill.

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I ran 11 miles in 1:14, then I did 1 mile easy with Bailey, then I did a 3 mile cool down. 

 

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From Smooth on Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 19:40:16 from 174.27.219.252

NICE miles on a Monday after an awesome weekend race! :)

From Walter on Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 20:09:09 from 24.2.69.110

Thank you Smooth!

From jtshad on Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 20:45:55 from 69.20.183.178

Great run! I talked to Steve H. today and we agreed we are going to stick to the initial plan for the team.

From Walter on Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 21:19:27 from 97.36.219.72

With Sasha sponsoring us? Are we going to have team jerseys? Or whatever we have left of his old ones?

From Walter on Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 21:21:54 from 97.36.219.72

Or I'm confused. What do you mean?

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I met Danielle and we ran 7 together and 3 on my own. Made me late for work but its worth it right? 

I went from my house tonight down to the riverfront park trail and over to 114th south and then all the way up to my house. I ran in 1:08. 6:47 average which seemed faster than I was running. I felt sluggish.  

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From Steve on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 19:22:53 from 107.17.195.32

Yeah, work is work...Some good training this week!

From Walter on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 19:25:23 from 97.48.106.86

Thanks Steve!

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I went to the Olympic Oval and did a ladder interval workout. 1x400, 1x800, 1x1200, 1x1600, 1x1600, 1x1200, 1x800, 1x400.  Each with a 400 recovery jog. I did a 1.5 mile warmup and a mile cool down. I am glad I did this workout tonight indoors. 

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From Jake K on Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 19:38:46 from 67.177.21.60

Nice workout Walter. It was rough out there tonight. I've never been to the oval, but I think I'm going to head there tomorrow morning for my workout and get some fast miles in, instead of plodding through the snow.

From Walter on Sun, Mar 04, 2012 at 18:20:47 from 24.2.69.110

Thanks Jake. I wished my daughter didnt hoard my computer. I wouldve ran with you in the morning.

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I ran some very slow, easy miles tonight. My body is tired. I think I ran it in 1:30 

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From Fritz on Fri, Mar 02, 2012 at 10:15:32 from 65.116.116.6

Hey Walter, Are you still planning to do the emigration run? I am still up for it but I don't plan to be running it hard. I am open to another location too that is closer to you.

From Kory on Fri, Mar 02, 2012 at 13:07:05 from 134.50.89.24

Slow is good it gives the body a break. Which I always have to learn that lesson myself. Great running Walter.

From Walter on Fri, Mar 02, 2012 at 21:07:34 from 24.2.69.110

Fritz, just got this. Sorry. I am going to go at it alone tomorrow. I have to be to work at 7 am so ill get what I can in before and maybe after. Sorry. Last minute job that didnt get finished today.

Kory, Thanks. I didnt run at all today and feel great! lol

From Walter on Fri, Mar 02, 2012 at 21:08:39 from 24.2.69.110

Fritz, my phone is 801-381-7089. Put that in your phone and you can call me anytime I can break free. Thanks

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I started at mile 19 of the SoJo Marathon course. I ran 10 miles backwards which put me right above Herriman High School. Then came back. My house is right near the 19th mile marker. I took a gu at mile 10 which woke me up from the caffeine about mile 13. I need to use those more. It was super D duper nice out today! 

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From Jake K on Tue, Mar 06, 2012 at 08:58:28 from 155.100.226.54

Nice long run!

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Met at Robs house and met up with Fritz and we ran from his house up to the hair pin turn at the top of Emigration canyon which was 10.38 on my garmin and then turned around and went back. We were doing 7-7:30 up and 6-630 down. Had a head wind to deal with coming down as well.  It was a great run with these two speedsters! 

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From Rob Murphy on Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 16:17:14 from 76.27.122.13

Thanks for joining us Walter. You're looking pretty fit and ready to race.

From Jake K on Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 18:55:24 from 72.201.142.201

Glad you were able to meet up w/ these guys Walter. Good run this morning. 5 weeks to go!

From Walter on Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 20:46:35 from 24.2.69.110

Rob, awesome time! Thanks for breakfast as well!

From Walter on Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 20:47:10 from 24.2.69.110

Jake thanks! Good luck tomorrow, kick some arse!

From JPark on Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 21:12:57 from 174.52.34.169

Solid run today Walter.

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Ran with Danielle 7 miles and 3 on my own. I felt really good at the end of my run so I pushed 5:41 and 5:35 on my last two miles. Very windy!

 

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I ran with Danielle around Daybreak lake early this morning. It was a bit windy but super nice out for 5 am.

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From jtshad on Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 10:09:36 from 204.134.132.225

Have fun in Moab at the race!

From Rachelle on Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 10:23:42 from 159.212.71.173

Walter have fun in Moab this weekend. :) Are you pacing or racing?

From Walter on Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 14:17:11 from 97.185.112.120

Thanks Jeff!

Im racing Rachelle! Power to the old people!

Race: Canyonlands half marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:18:50, Place overall: 8, Place in age division: 1
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Ok I finally got a computer access at the condo we are at. I got up to the start and organized my pacers for the race and then I shedded my clothes and did a mile warmup. The wind came straight up the canyon and when I turned around and went back up to the starting line, I found it easier to run up the canyon. It was a warmer start despite the wind. We started on time and immediately, no one would go out because it would be suicide. We were running single file and I stayed about 8th overall behind BJ the windbreaker! He was a good sport for letting me stay behind for the first few miles. The group really didnt surge until mile 3 or so when we went from a head wind to a cross wind. Then it opened up and started to spread out. BJ started working on the main pack and I couldnt stay with him and found myself by myself and whenever there was a head wind it just made me fall back even more. I Passed a few guys which put me into 5th overall and that dreaded last hill at mile 9 brought me to my knees. I got passed immediately by 3 guys and when it went downhill I passsed 2 back. When we got out of the canyon Justin Park was running by himself ahead of us three and one of the guys surged and then the other and I followed suit but only had enough gusto to pass one at mile 12. The wind was so hard on us that I hit a 6:46 and knew I was way off. I worked harder in this race than any other half Ive run and my time doesnt show for it which is disheartening. But like many races Ive done before, I feel I showed better clout with this obstacle as Im sure the leaders would have been out of my site by mile 6 and this race they werent. I could see them all the way to the bottom of the canyon. Hopefully this race will help me get some PRs this year because if I worked like this on my last PR course Im sure I couldve hit a 1:08. Which was American Fork half. I felt like I coasted that race for the most part and had to try and push hard the last 5 to hang on to a win. I love this canyon and the drummers at the bottom and a nice warm getaway in March.  

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From allie on Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 18:26:46 from 97.126.223.167

nicely done, walter!

From Tara on Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 19:10:52 from 75.169.142.43

Sweet! Can't wait to hear the report!

From Rachelle on Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 20:32:29 from 66.7.127.115

Nice work Walter! I hope you guys had fun!!

From Walter on Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 22:20:54 from 74.38.117.46

Allie, thanks so much!

Tara, I got around to the report! :)

Rachelle, Im going to look at your report right now. Happy Birthday my dear friend!

From JPark on Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 02:56:54 from 174.52.34.169

Great report Walter. It was great to see you down there and be able to visit with you a few times (you'll notice I mention you a lot in my report). You're a great person and I've got tremendous respect for you as a racer. I hope we have many more opportunities in the future to rub shoulders at races.

From Walter on Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 06:54:46 from 97.185.111.66

Justin, i just read your report, perfect sentiments. We all felt that way throughout.

From JulieC on Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 08:58:35 from 70.56.110.150

gotta love the wind!! seriously when else (except march and a few other months at times) can you get the resistant training??? seriously weight lifting and running you gotta feel good about the "workout". : D. Way to stay up there in front Walter as usual!! Top Ten is great.

From Walter on Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 09:14:08 from 97.48.168.31

It was that for sure Julie! Very resistant!

From Jake K on Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 09:27:47 from 67.177.21.60

Great job today Walter. You are running awesome!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 12:27:40 from 174.255.157.112

Nice!!! Sounds brutal. Way to hit it head on! :-)

From runningafterbabies on Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 19:46:27 from 71.195.219.247

Walter, can I just say ditto to everything you blogged about. That wind took everything out of me and I feel like I went into this race in really good shape. Nice job - way to hang in there and battle for a 1 placeAG finish!

From Walter on Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 20:49:19 from 24.2.69.110

Thanks Jake, I had a rough time.

TM, Thats my second time Ive ran that with horrid wind. Oh well. My pace group did outstanding so it made it fun!

Melody, I wished I could have met you! It was a difficult race. I have found in my age, races like this are toll taking. I really cant give my all the entire race. It seemed like I would get angered and would fight and only had a half mile in me to keep it going with the wind and would give up. Those younger guys kept catching me and then Id surge and then they'd catch me.

From jtshad on Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 05:51:07 from 69.20.183.178

A good run in very tough conditions, nicely done.

Hope you can make it to Boston!

From Superfly on Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 16:36:50 from 74.211.21.81

Good job Walt. I saw on facebook you went to the golf course. We usually stay in the condos right by the course. And I love that course too!

From Christi on Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 17:18:47 from 174.56.35.183

Great job! Especially considering the wind! It was rough out there-

From Walter on Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 21:36:51 from 24.2.69.110

Thanks Jeff!

Clyde, I wished I could've tried golfing but it was crappy weather. They were good condos.

Christi, we showed clout by pushing through it even though the times werent there. It's always a competitive race so placing in the top ten is always a good thing. I wished I had more strength like Justin had running in that head wind.

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Met Danielle half way up to Daybreak and came down around the hood and finished at my house.  She is putting on a half marathon that will be on July 14th that is in running through the Lavender 5k. She is over that race and is adding this half.  Im sure ill be pacing it if she gets over 500 entries. Its only $35.00! With prize money. Oops there goes my odds of winning now. lol 

 

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Went right after I got home from work up to Daybreak and ran 8 with Danielle. On our run a lady was driving up 114th to Daybreak and her dog fell out of the car window and was yelping. Danielle and I ran over to warn people not to hit it and she turned her car around and came back to get it. It had a definite broken leg and im sure more the way it was crying. Poor thing.

I felt really good after the 8 so I decided to do a progressive tempo and I started one mile at 6:07, then 5:59, 5:50, and 5:30 to finish up. It is so hard to run fast when no one is there to push you.  

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I met up with Dani again and did 6.5 with her and 3.5 on my own. We opted to go down to the main streets which was hazardous. To much traffic and no shoulder. Wont do that again.

 

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I met Bill and Kim at the Mcdonalds parking lot on 114th and 36th w. and we did a 10 up to Butterfield Canyon and back. Kim and I lost Bill at mile 8. I have his keys also. We ran almost 2 miles up Butterfield Canyon which ripped my legs up. It felt good to turn around. It is all downhill! Kim is running Boston so this should be a good tune up for her. When we got to Mcdonalds, bills truck was gone so I assumed he figured it out. It was a good run.

 

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From Jake K on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 11:48:32 from 67.177.21.60

great run Walter!

From Walter on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 11:53:22 from 24.2.69.110

Thanks Jake!

From Lily on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 10:35:58 from 67.199.178.210

Next time you're going to rip your legs up Butterfield, I'm in Walter :)

From Walter on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 11:13:27 from 24.2.69.110

I was going to run it Wednesday night 10 miles from the base up 5 and down. That's the hardest

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Ran with Sarah my daughter up to daybreak and did a hill workout. 4x800's up hill and 4x400s up hill. A very hard workout and I needed it! Good to see Sarah picking it up!

 

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Nice and easy, get my legs back and met Danielle for a chilly run this morning. Go over our game plan for starting the half marathon on July 14th. We should have it posted on Young Living Farms website today and then the advertising begins! :) 

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Race: Riverton Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:17:51, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1
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I met my pacers this morning and got a quick photo with them and got them off and ready. I got a mile warmup with striders in the mix and did a bit with James Barnes. We got lined up and there was a bit of wind that kicked up. The race started on time and we were off. I immediately took a lead by the first corner and waited a bit to see if anyone would come up on me. I know Toni is a great runner so I was expecting him to go out a bit faster. I was by myself by mile one with a nice tail wind and slight down hill at 5:05! Holy crap, I kept thinking I wished this would just go straight north the whole time. Mile 2 had a turn with cross wind an my first up hill challenge and then straight into the wind. 5:31. Mile 3 was another head wind that was in the subdivision which seemed stronger as it funneled the wind to us. 5:38. Mile 4 was the ******* hill that takes you to a crawl but is only about .25 mile long and then I had my first taste of tail wind again! Yeah. 5:48. Then it was back to a head wind and a bit of a drop to the park trail which I knew would slow me down being ahead by myself with 3.5 miles of headwind. I kept a look out for the ones behind but couldnt see them. I suffered these miles which are so hard with some hill and of course wind. It wasnt as bad as Canyonlands though which I kept telling myself! 5 was 5:50, 6 was 6:08 and then I had a 6:18. Then 8 was a 6:40~ blah! finally got off the trail and into a cross wind and then finally back to a tailwind. mile 9 was 6:08, 10 was 5:59. Yeah! I broke 6 minute pace. Then a roller and another ******* hill that goes straight up! Then a last gully then flat and finish. I hit 1:17:51. I had to grit my teeth and go for it the last .1 when I saw the clock at 1:17:20 something. I got $100.00 and another wagon wheel trophy. 2 more wheels and Ill have enough to make my wagon!

My pacers did freaking awesome as usual and I had a ton of compliments and the race director was amazed! She said it makes a difference so im glad to see that! Made a ton of new friends and saw those stalkers from dailymile for the first time. lol Good day! 

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From Jake K on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 15:11:01 from 67.177.21.60

Congrats on the win walter!!!

From Kelli on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 15:12:51 from 71.219.85.126

Great job Walter! So glad you had a good race on such a crappy weather day!

Your pacers are awesome if I do say so myself! We got so many compliments and thank yous. I love it! ;o)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 15:22:33 from 174.27.199.63

Incredible! A huge congrats! Seriously, you killed it!!! Also, a huge thank you for coming to our booth and making me look so cool (because I personally knew the overall winner)!!!! :) :) :)

I definitely agree: your pacers are the BEST!!!! :) :) :)

From Walter on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 15:56:25 from 97.36.190.113

Jake, thanks for letting me claim my humble local race. Always great to run with you.

Kelli, you are marvelous! Simply Marvelous!

TM, I should have tried to get in some work on my hips but I was literally running ragged after the race getting pacers in.

From Dan Varga on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 16:02:17 from 174.27.234.106

Congrats on a great win!

From JPark on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 16:03:21 from 174.52.34.169

Nice work Walter! Congrats on the win! The course sounds pretty tough and rolling. Just think how good and how fast you're going to feel when you finally get a chance to do a race in good weather. You're going to smoke it! Have you decided on Boston yet?

From Walter on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 16:08:52 from 97.36.190.113

Dan, thanks a lot. Justin, I decided at mile 11 that I'm not. But as I write this I am going to try and see if I can book a flight. It'll be harder now that I'm 2 weeks away. Will see.

From RAD on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 18:25:42 from 98.202.23.178

Walter, you are just freaking amazing! Nice work out there today on that brutal course. I don't think people realize how hard those 3 miles into the headwind really are! I banked some time on the early miles to make up for it and was SO glad I did. Congrats on the wagon wheel and making all of US look so good to be with you!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE pacing, and if you ever need help, you know where to find me! I'm always available for a race and I'd like to try to take that candybar away from Bill!! :) I was Soooo close!

From Walter on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 18:51:59 from 24.2.69.110

Rachel, .02 seconds is going to be hard to beat. Lol thank you for helping! Lisa Dudley was so thankful for our presence.

From jtshad on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 19:03:17 from 69.20.183.178

Congrats on another win! Hope you can join us in Boston for our Master's team!

From prlman on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 19:11:07 from 208.54.4.143

Congrats and thanks for letting me pace, any time you need me let me know. You really have put together an amazing group!!!

From Walter on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 19:11:57 from 24.2.69.110

It really is rewarding and fun!

From Fritz on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 19:14:11 from 67.182.226.25

Nice job Walter on a tough course. Good luck with the flight search.

From James on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 19:36:43 from 97.126.222.106

Nice race in the conditions Walt!

From Walter on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 19:38:52 from 24.2.69.110

Thanks Fritz.

James, it's good to see you out! Hope you keep hammering down now. I know your strength.

From allie on Sun, Apr 01, 2012 at 10:32:45 from 97.126.222.108

nice job, walter! as soon as you get your wagon built, you can bring it to des news.

From Walter on Sun, Apr 01, 2012 at 10:54:07 from 24.2.69.110

I'll have to find some pioneer clothes as well Allie! You just gave me an idea for a 5k though! Lol

From Superfly on Mon, Apr 02, 2012 at 10:11:18 from 74.211.21.81

Nice win Walt! Hope to see ya somewhere this year.

From JamesH on Mon, Apr 02, 2012 at 11:02:43 from 205.126.32.108

Not to shabby for an old man. Congrats.

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Met Michelle down at Lifetime fitness and did a 6.1 mile loop with her and then finished off to a seven at home. It was super chilly out! Im still having a hard time typing this. 

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I went to Lifetime early again this morning and met Michelle and did an extension of yesterdays run. We got to about a 7:40 pace and it felt good. I got a plane ticket to Boston today so Im in! Yeah! Now I have to concentrate on getting a good time and staying strong through Newton hills and helping our Masters team kick some butt! Thanks Steve for helping out! 

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From jtshad on Wed, Apr 04, 2012 at 08:40:06 from 204.134.132.225

Awesome to hear you are coming to Boston! Are you staying with Rob and Steve? When do you get in?

Looking forward to running with you, Steve and Rob...let's work to get a good time (2:37ish?).

Call me to chat this week.

From JPark on Fri, Apr 06, 2012 at 22:36:31 from 174.52.34.169

That's awesome guys. What a crew. I hope you guys tear it up.

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Same story, Met with Michelle at Lifetime and did a different route this time of 7 miles. 

 

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I did a warm up pace up to Daybreak lake and did a 5k time trial with some wind to slow me down. I did my first mile with tail wind in 5:13, second mile with cross and head wind in 5:44, third mile in 5:48. Last .1 in 25 seconds.  It is a 17:12 5k and I felt really good. I tried out my new Saucony Kinvara's and I really really like them! super light and fast! I am stoked for Boston and ready to giver er hell!

 

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From Andrea on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 14:09:13 from 67.177.21.60

Great time trial today! Glad you like the Kinvaras. Boston is so exciting!

From Walter on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 14:11:20 from 24.2.69.110

Thanks Andrea! I came a long way in a short time but still have a long way to go before I go busting a 2:30. I love running with you guys. It really helps. Ill see you out there!

From Jake K on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 14:35:10 from 67.177.21.60

Great workout Walter! A week to go! :-)

From Walter on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 14:37:31 from 24.2.69.110

One week to go! Am I nervous? Yeah im nervous. But my confidence is building. slowly. I will take it for all its worth. I will fight with all my might! :)

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I went up to Daybreak Lake and met Michelle for a 7 mile run. We did a 7:45 average and pushed her a bit hard on the up hill. It was such a great morning run! I felt really good. I hope this is a good sign for Boston. 

 

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Went down to Lifetime  and met Michelle and did a 6 mile loop. Starting to feel good out in the mornings! 

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Ok so Im just going to get to the nitty gritty. I started the race with Jeff Shadley and Steve Anderson. We agreed to take it very conservatively the first half and I really felt that we stuck to the plan. I dedicated the first 5-5k times to my family members. This kept my head in a 5k at a time instead of worrying about my mile splits. My first 5k was dedicated to Sarah, My second to Misty, Third to Brookie, 4th or 20k to Bailey, and my last 5k got me to the 25k mark for Boston.  This got me through a very hot race start of 80 degrees and I felt it kept my mind off miles as they were a dragging! I took a cup of gatorade then water then another water to drink partly and the rest to dump over my head. It felt good and kept me moving. I lost Jeff about mile 8 and could see him for the next several miles. I stopped at mile 11 for a potty break and then got at it again. I was very overheated when I stopped.  I got back into a rythm of high 6 pace that seemed to work for me. I had no intention of pushing harder know the Newton hills were coming. I did ok with the first few hills after mile 16 and then noticed they were really dragging me down but could catch up to those around me on the down.  I had a hard time at mile 19 and they were playing Tonight We ARE YOUNG by Fun and I started singing it out loud and made my spirits stronger into totally forgetting about the hills. It totally worked because I got through Heartbreak hill without even knowing! Im serious, that usually gets in my head but after I got going down the back side I noticed the sign that said Newton is All In! I thought, how is that possible I missed it. Mile 23 I walked while drinking and tried to get back into it and Steve passed me. So I worked on catching back up to him and I was side by side at mile 24. We got to another water station and I slowed down to make sure I drank and when I did that was it! my legs tightened up but not horrible. I got back to a 7:30 pace and felt ok then 25 came and right before the bridge I froze up. litterally my muscles were like charlie horses. I couldnt move I tried stretching, it made it worse. I walked and had the crowd push me to a sort of shuffle. I was flicking my right leg around to get it to move. I finally had the down hill of the bridge to help me go and got up it and my legs were severely sore. I made it to the finish and had to get medical help. I was really dehydrated and had cramping and when they took my temperature I was 102. They made me stay and drink their nasty gatorade recovery drink. I think that is the nastiest stuff they could come out with. They worked me over and released me and I was able to walk . This is the hottest in Boston History. Im glad I took part and tried my best to help the team. I think I for sure had a 2:45 in me easy with nicer temps. Our team took 4th overall out of 67 teams. 8:43 (first 3 runners in on our team) Im sorry to my team for a poor performance but glad to have another Boston in. 

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From Susannah on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 16:59:50 from 98.202.87.3

Way to go!! It sounds like the high temperature added a few minutes to everyone's times.

From runningafterbabies on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 17:26:49 from 208.54.36.187

Walter, it was stinking hot out there today. Great job hanging in there and totally missing hb hill! I know you very easily could have hit a 245 or better with 2011 weather! Now relax and rest. And that drink was seriously disgusting. I took one sip and trashed it.

From Walter on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 18:20:33 from 97.252.38.166

Yeah Susannah it slowed us down alright!

Melody, you just about nabbed me! Great time me lady! You are awesome.

From steve ash on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 19:46:45 from 50.8.121.33

Walt, It was HOT and HUMID.. You did great man:) Just enjoy and remember.

From Scott Ensign on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 19:57:54 from 70.58.98.19

way to hang tough Walter. I followed you guys the whole way and felt your pain... sort of. hope to see you sometime soon, hang in there and congrats on toughing it out!

From Fritz on Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 18:10:40 from 65.116.116.6

Way to stick it out. What doesn't kill you only makes your stronger, sort of. Enjoy the recovery.

From Rossy on Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 11:51:48 from 166.250.10.164

Great race Walter! Your time is still faster than I have ever run Boston. Way to tough it out and I hope you are feeling back to normal.

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Met up at Michelles house and did a seven mile loop with a 8:15 pace. Kind of warm out this morning!  

Evening run:  I ran up to Herriman high school to watch my daughter's track meet. I did 4x 800's with a 400 jog. I had serious head wind and hill to challenge me. This was a great workout despite the slow times. 1st-2;59, 2nd-3:03, 3rd-2:58, 4th-2:54.  

 

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Ok, so I went into this race wanting a Masters Win and trying to stay with the leaders as long as my legs would allow. The race started and we were off. I pushed a little fast as always down the first stretch and knew I shouldnt be leading this race with Jake, Jon and the others that are so fast. I stayed in the front but let them slow me down thank goodness, I wouldve felt it harder in the end miles.  My competition in the Masters was Dennis and a few others I saw before the race start. At mile 2 I think it was, the pack came up along me, then pushed to a lead. Scott Keate followed after and looked really strong with them and I stayed behind them 25 feet or so. Mile 2 had some down to get me going again and I found myself alone at this point with Dennis on heels. I got to about mile 5 I think and there was a turnaround but I saw arrows pointing at a direction to go around the round about clockwise so I did and I saw two cones that were on a trail so I took the trail and went down a steep section and found myself at a dead end! I turned around and went up the steep part figuring I was the only one that went that way but saw Dennis and told him it was a dead end. He was pretty mad as I was also. Then I saw Matt Poulsen and Scott Keate follow after me. I am so sorry I drew you guys off. It really got in my head and I knew it did the others as well. By the time I came back onto the course I added .4 miles! ugh! I saw Andrea and was barely ahead of her. lol  I tightened up as well and every little up steep part burned my legs bad. Then on the downhill parts I  could get going again. Oh well. I got passed by Matt on mile 9 and just tried to keep with him but there were too many up pieces and I kept fading away from him.  I got to mile 12 and saw Matt go straight on a part thats supposed to turn left and the guy over the turn told me he told him to turn but he must not have heard me. I yelled his name and he later realized it and added anouther extra half mile onto the mix. Oh my gosh I was so disappointed with my time but I really hit a 1:17 ish at the 13.1 mark. I feel a little guilt knowing I messed up and caused 3 guys behind me to add.  My overall time was 9 full minutes behind 4th place. lol Oh lovely.  Its a very scenic course and challenging and dangerous in some parts if your running next to someone. It could easily be turned into the Spartan race if you wanted to push your opponent into a hanging bush. lol  I got 1st overall for Masters and $300.00 bucks to keep my hobby going or my house payment. :) Good to see everyone out and enjoy a chilly morning together. :)

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From JulieC on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 11:34:14 from 67.41.189.12

300.00 dollars would be nice for anything :D Good job Walter. Sorry you veered off course. I know that section you went off-- I have run this race and they used to run that as part of the course--- it is dreadful coming back up that!! Oh well...bonus miles right? ; D

From Tom on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 11:38:42 from 67.199.179.59

Nice job Walter! 300 bucks is always nice!

From Rob on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 12:29:37 from 204.15.86.95

Yeah, I ran part of the course this morning and was really confused exactly where it went, the Police didn't seem to know either.

Nice job on the Masters win.

From Jake K on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 13:04:53 from 67.182.215.126

I love your comment about how easy you could turn this course into a spartan race! :-)

Great run this morning - and good job running Andrea down despite the detour! AKA BONUS MILES!

From Tara on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 13:53:29 from 75.169.138.91

WHOA!!!! That is significant, but you still walked away with your goal, despite the time. Super fun to get money! Good for you Walter:)

From Andrea on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 14:12:19 from 67.182.215.126

"I saw Andrea and was barely ahead of her. lol " Thanks a lot.

Just kidding, I was very surprised to see you and knew something was up!

I thought it was quite entertaining to see in the results 4 1:10s and then 1:19.

Good job today - you shouldn't be disappointed. It's a solid race!

From runningafterbabies on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 14:19:39 from 71.195.219.247

Great race, Walter. I loved your entertaining race report. Nice comeback from the detour! Enjoy the $$$.

From msimona on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 15:06:28 from 75.162.88.11

Congrats again, Walter!! You ran really well despite all of the mishap.

From steve ash on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 15:12:02 from 50.8.121.33

Nice work Walt:) And the 300 bucks was nice I'm sure:)

From Walter on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 15:15:08 from 97.162.218.99

Yes Julie, bonus miles! :)

Thanks Tom!

Rob, yes very confusing!

Jake, it was super fun otherwise.

Tara, true that! I set out to win Masters.e Goal achieved.

Andrea, I will have a very hard time accepting the getting chicked by Andrea. I'm kidding. It was all fun. I'm not that obstanent. You did great. I really wanted the goblet! Lol

Run after babies, I have forgotten your name already. Part of these code names. Sorry. It was good to meet you.

Thanks msimona

From RAD on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 19:36:02 from 98.202.23.178

Nice work out there Walter. Running an extra .4 and still reaching your goal! If I'd have done that I probably would've just gotten to the dead end and sat down and cried :)

It was great to see you this morning and CONGRATS on a great win and some fab money to keep it ALL going!

From Walter on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 19:38:17 from 97.162.218.99

Thanks Rachel. It was good to see you as well.

From Lily on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 21:40:54 from 67.199.178.210

Walter that was really fun to see you and Misty and Boston. It was totally unexpected! Despite that extra half mile, you are still running strong as ever. I am impressed and amazed with you even still. Nice nice job!

From Walter on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 21:44:00 from 24.2.69.110

Thanks Lily! I have to talk to you about your caffeine pills you gave me. How to take them.

From Lily on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 21:45:46 from 67.199.178.210

OK. Do you have my number still? Just text me! :)

From Walter on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 21:47:44 from 24.2.69.110

I think I do. I'll try in a sec.

From MarkP on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 21:48:59 from 75.162.235.23

Awesome. I saw Jake's route post...so simple to follow! $300 bucks! Forget the house payment...keep up the running.

From Lily on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 22:29:39 from 67.199.178.210

Walter here is some info on the caffeine bites

http://www.amway.com/Shop/Product/Product.aspx/NUTRILITE-Endurance-Cubes-Berry-Flavor?itemno=109168

From Smooth on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 22:40:25 from 174.27.212.157

CONGRATZ on the Masrer win and $$$$ depite the "oops"! You are INCREDIBLE!!! GOOD JOB Walter!

From Walter on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 23:13:00 from 24.2.69.110

Mark, funny course. There's nO way I could try and figure it out from a map.

Lily, thanks for that.

Smooth, lucky number 11 comes through even with my bonus miles.

From Steve on Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 10:53:14 from 90.46.72.181

Congrats! Nice race!

From Walter on Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 10:56:52 from 97.49.150.27

Steve, hope you're enjoying France fancy Pants!

From Scott Ensign on Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 14:12:11 from 70.58.98.172

nice job and good to get some good cash. looks like a good race

From Kendall on Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 21:05:46 from 65.100.247.159

Walter, I feel so bad about you going off course. I take the course marking very seriously and personally in that I personally marked the course, checked it and rechecked it. At the end of the day, that IS my job. I tried to eliminate any possibility of going off piste but obviously I need to tighten it up. I'll do better.

It's a crazy adventurous run only explained by running it. I hope the "Masters" win helped take off some of the sting.

Congrats on a great run and a fast time despite the additional miles.

From Walter on Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 21:53:31 from 97.49.150.27

Kendall, I had an absolute blast! That course is so crazy! I had a laugh when I actually looked at it on a map. Those two cones messed me up on the circle. I should've used my instincts better. But I had a fun day and enjoyed hanging out with friends on a great day. No snow! Lol perfect running conditions though. Thanks for a great race and it's always a bonus to go home with cash!

From Superfly on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 16:49:44 from 74.211.21.81

Good job Walt! Way to bring home the bacon.

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I met with Erica Roberts and introduced her to the Runagades running group. We met at 6200 So. and Wasatch BLVD. We did a run up to the zoo and back. A bit chilly but felt good once I got moving. Great day and got to meet a few faces and get to know Erica more. 

 

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From jtshad on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 11:44:21 from 69.20.183.178

Good run!

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Went to the bottom of Butterfield Canyon and did 12 miles. 6 miles up in 50:23. 6 miles down in 31:14.  Mile 4-5 going up is so damn steep! I did a 9:18 on that mile. It hurt coming down in that section as well. I seriously do not know how they are going to have a marathon coming down this canyon. Its too steep in parts. My quads are ripped up.  

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From Andrea on Mon, May 07, 2012 at 19:57:45 from 67.182.215.126

Yes that course seems ridiculous! You know it must be steep when the splits are almost 20 min apart!

From Walter on Mon, May 07, 2012 at 20:01:37 from 24.2.69.110

Andrea, They are claiming it as the fastest course in Utah but it is the worst first 8 miles, worse then Des News course. I was thinking if I ran it would bank my time from the first 8. But I would be walking at mile 18 if I did. I didnt have a point going down where I could feel my legs trying to work. They were just slapping.

From Tara on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 21:58:55 from 75.169.150.43

What race is this? Sounds harmful!:) oh and clean up your language before I report you to Sasha. Thanks.

From Walter on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 22:15:43 from 97.185.194.183

Tara its the Herriman half, full and trail run. On the 19th of may. I was just starting to get comfortable about talking more on here. Lol

From Tara on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 22:19:08 from 75.169.150.43

Oh, that's the one you were talking about. Well, you probably shouldn't get too comfortable. Geeze, I'm a brat:)

From Walter on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 22:22:32 from 24.2.69.110

Good to have some competition and keep me on my toes!

From Kam on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 22:26:47 from 63.230.19.59

Tara, leave Walter alone. Keep picking on Burt, though.

From Tara on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 22:28:36 from 75.169.150.43

Kam, you're not supposed to be reading this. As far as you know, I am nice. I'd like to keep it that way. Where is burt anyway? I hate him.

From Kam on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 22:37:59 from 63.230.19.59

Sorry. I'll stay off Walter's blog from now on. True story: I ran into Walter leaving the expo in Boston this year. We were waiting on a shuttle bus, and I saw a skinny guy with a Bryce Canyon Half Marathon shirt and backpack. I had my daughter yell "Walter!" while we watched said skinny guy to see if he flinched. He did. It's a small world after all.

From Walter on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 22:41:01 from 97.185.194.183

Thanks Kam.

Tara, you shouldn't harbor negative feelings toward others. We don't use the H word in our home. Lol

From Tara on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 22:45:23 from 75.169.150.43

Kam- lolol!

Walter- sorry. I Have Hard feelings against Him. Lots of H words.

From Walter on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 22:45:33 from 97.185.194.183

Kam. I told my wife about that and Kim, my neighbor who I was hanging out with was telling her parents how no matter where we were everyone knew me. Then all of the sudden I here someone yelling my name on a bus. Funny.

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From Tara on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 14:46:11 from 159.212.71.200

Hi Walter.

From Walter on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 14:51:21 from 97.36.14.30

Why hello Tara! What up with thee?

From Tara on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 14:56:24 from 159.212.71.200

Not telling.

From Walter on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 15:41:32 from 97.36.14.30

Don't make me run it out of ya!

From Tara on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 19:02:39 from 75.169.145.24

I'd like to see that happen, mostly because I've never witnessed that before! Sounds hard.

From Walter on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 19:43:20 from 97.36.14.30

I'm so tired from long work days it would only end up being a few miles and I'd drop off.

From Tara on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 19:46:04 from 75.169.145.24

Well if we're being honest... You'd take me because you are faster than me and because I'm not running right now. Send flowers and balloons with a get well card. That would suffice.

From Tara on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 19:47:59 from 75.169.145.24

No skip the gifts, that would be weird. I'll take straight up sympathy.

From Walter on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 22:40:29 from 97.163.12.112

I obviously am not up on the frb. What happened?

From Tara on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 22:47:54 from 75.169.145.24

Oh nothing too serious. Just a back strain and hammy issues. Getting better though. I was being a little facetious:) looks like your going to the wedding bells 5k too. Sounds fun huh! It will be good to put faces with names from the blog.

From Walter on Thu, May 17, 2012 at 00:35:56 from 97.163.12.112

I just realized I'm going to be pacing the American Fork half that morning. I will be missing out on that for sure!

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My hiatus has come to an end. I have been working very hard physical labor the past while which my abs have benefitted from! Thats about it though. The run felt good. My right fingers were going numb though. Weird right? 

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From Jake K on Wed, May 23, 2012 at 08:34:22 from 155.100.226.54

So now your summer beach body is ripped and ready to go? :-)

From Walter on Wed, May 23, 2012 at 08:41:20 from 24.2.69.110

Yes Jake, I did the two week extreme concrete ab ripper!

From Jake K on Wed, May 23, 2012 at 08:50:06 from 155.100.226.54

haha that will give you rock (or concrete) hard abs!

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From Scott Ensign on Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 08:54:11 from 70.58.47.132

where've you been? didn't you just win the masters at UVM?

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I met up at the top and got my pacers in order and lined up and ready. I only had 5 minutes to myself so I started doing a few sprints to get my legs going. The race started on time and we were off. I pushed the pace fast because I knew how steep it was for the first mile. There was a kid in board shorts leading us the first mile. He looked awesome and strong so I didnt question him. Our first mile was 5:03. Board shorts kid dropped back and it was just Steve Anderson and I all by ourselves. We gave each other High fives and said "To Masters!" We hit mile 2 at 5:11. I was feeling out of breath a bit. 3rd mile was 5.24, 4th was 5:07. Steve pulled away from me at this point. 5 was 5:01 (Last year I hit 6-4:50's in a row on this canyon) Not today. 6 was 4:54, 7 was 5:16. 8-5:34. I could start seeing Steve after letting him get 300 yards on me in the canyon. I was ever so slowly reeling him in. 9-5:53. I had a hard time on this mile. It had some up hill and I knew that this was the mile to catch Steve. As I got to the top of the hill, I didnt get much on him. 10-5:47. I felt comfortable at this pace and knew I wouldnt win unless I started to push it at this point. I started a bit harder to catch Steve and right before mile 11 he ran off the course, I yelled but he didnt hear me. I told the 3 volunteers to go drive and get him. I had a lot of emotions go through my head at this point as you could image. Yes Im in 1st! Wait, I need to get him. What should I do? I felt guilty for the next mile as I comtiplated going back.  I really wanted to break 1:10 but my legs were heavy and tight. I hit mile 11 at 59:50 and new Id have to put in two 5 flat miles. I messed my watch up at this point but new I was fading quick especially with nobody in site behind me. I really feel I couldve got in the 1:10 range for sure with Steve pushing me. I gave up. I ended up winning and got the trip to Zermatt and a Fruit basket. I defended my title in unexpected circumstances.  My Pacers did awesome! Its such a great feeling to watch people come up to my pacers and thank them for helping them PR! Seriously! 

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From Tom on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 11:43:53 from 67.199.179.59

"To Masters!!"

From jtshad on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 12:08:34 from 69.20.183.178

Great job! Way to represent us old guys!

From Walter on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 12:17:51 from 97.162.189.133

To Masters Tom!

Thanks Jeff!

From Steve on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 13:39:27 from 66.87.66.45

That moment coming down the canyon when we dropped all those young guys was one of the coolest running moments Ive had. good times! And for the record, I didn't run off course. :-) You are running on a main street and the course takes a 90 and is not coned off? i'm never running in front again..

From Walter on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 13:50:22 from 97.162.189.133

Steve Prefontaine Anderson, you dominated the canyon. I'm calling it Steve's canyon from now on.

From Tara on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 13:59:02 from 75.169.155.164

Sheesh! Running off course has been a curse lately. Good thing you stayed on today. Poor Steve. Nice work Walter! Okay, where or what is Zermatt?

From Walter on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 14:02:33 from 24.2.69.110

Zermatt is a quaint euro style village up near Heber. It's really nice and a good getaway.

From Jake K on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 14:25:06 from 67.177.11.154

Way to go Walter!

From scottkeate on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 14:40:30 from 71.199.4.146

Great race, Walter! I contemplated running up the canyon from my home to watch you go blazing by. I bet it felt so cool for you and Steve to watch the young bucks fade out.

From Walter on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 16:37:01 from 24.2.69.110

Thanks Jake!

Scott, you totally shouldve! Steve may not have fallen from the course if you did.

From Superfly on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 17:37:00 from 74.211.21.81

Nice job Walt. That's smokin!

From Walter on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 17:38:27 from 97.162.189.133

Thanks Clyde! It's a great course.

From Steve on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 19:59:12 from 66.87.66.45

That's probably about enough comments about off course running

From Walter on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 21:33:24 from 97.163.94.34

Steve, I guarantee if you ran this last year we both would've broke the 1:10 mark. The conditions were better last year and I didn't have anyone to push me hard like this year.

From MarkP on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 21:58:21 from 75.162.238.222

Great job Walter. I'm glad Steve threw you a bone!

From Walter on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 22:00:49 from 97.163.94.34

Mark, that's twice in a row he has and once for Dennis Simonitis

From JamesH on Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 11:00:47 from 208.117.127.7

Good job old man.

From James on Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 16:56:08 from 24.199.6.74

Nice win! Paul is the guy I know who would have stopped and waited!:)

From Walter on Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 18:44:39 from 97.149.134.237

James H, those are fighting words! If Steve can still run that fast than so can I. Funny thing he told me after the race that he thought if I could run this fast than so could he. Lol

James, Paul's UVM finish was my first thought that came into my head if the Utah State runners weren't behind me I would've. He actually started catching me even after he turned around and came back.

From Mattrow on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 12:52:26 from 132.3.57.68

Good race. Let me know if you need another pacer.

From Walter on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 13:08:06 from 97.163.149.208

Matt, I need a 1:35 pacer for TOU Half on aug. 25th. I need two pacers for 1:40 in Bryce Half on July 14th. And two pacers for 3:00 in Bryce half as well.

From Mattrow on Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 07:26:13 from 132.3.57.68

I would love to be a pacer, but my wife will be receiving her black belt on July 14th, and I am planning on racing TOU Half. It would be bad if I missed watching my wife get her black belt.

From Walter on Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 09:26:55 from 97.163.104.32

Matt, if you miss your wife's black belt, she will kick your white arse!

From Adam RW on Mon, Jul 02, 2012 at 21:53:51 from 155.101.152.123

You are a beast among men. Congrats on the win.

Race: Lewiston Patriot Border Run 10k (6.21 Miles) 00:35:24, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1
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From Bec on Wed, Jul 04, 2012 at 10:54:22 from 68.206.133.141

Fast pace, like the usual. Great job on your win. I haven't commented on your blog in forever!

From Walter on Wed, Jul 04, 2012 at 12:04:23 from 97.48.146.189

You're busy now with married life. Wait till you have kids. It's nice to stop and smell the roses though!

From jtshad on Wed, Jul 04, 2012 at 13:36:29 from 69.20.183.178

Congrats on the win!

From Walter on Wed, Jul 04, 2012 at 14:05:08 from 97.48.146.189

Thanks Jeff!

From Walter on Wed, Jul 04, 2012 at 14:07:15 from 97.48.146.189

Thanks Justin.

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Ok Im home so I can do a quick write up.   I went into this race with one goal and that was to beat the natorious Pepe Peterson.  I had a strategy from running this race and that was to go as hard as I could out  and let the steep downhill at mile two push me to a 5 or faster pace mile. I started and was running side by side to Pepe and he dropped back after a half mile and I was all alone besides a younger guy who got behind me about mile 1 to draft from the head wind we got. Once I hit mile 2 it was where I wanted to be. Hitting 4:58-5:08 pace till mile 6. I didnt hear anyone behind me at all.  At mile 7 I counted to 28 seconds until some bystanders clapped for me till they clapped again. Kind of tricky in my book. I was a bit worried at that point. I was fading to a 5:40 pace and couldnt seem to go any faster even with the down hill parts that came up. At mile 9 I was down to about 10 seconds ahead of Pepe. This worried me as I was having stomach issues. I almost had to stop at mile ten because it was burning. I knew if I stopped Id lose the race so I kept on pushing. Mile 11 and 12 were both 5:40 pace and I knew I had to push a 5:30 or better on my last mile so I gave it all I got. At mile 12.6 I turned around and saw that I had about .10 mile lead on Pepe but knew he was a strong finisher so I set it in my head to push as hard as possible on the last turn in and stayed ahead of him. He pushed me hard! I finished about 20 seconds ahead of him. He is quite the competitor.  I talked to him for a while afterward and he wants a showdown in SGM.  I will have to see. I really want to do the Twin Cities so either race will be competition.  I ended up with $500.00 bucks which is about 2-3 days of concrete work so I will take it! 

 My pacers did an amazingly great job helping 10 pace times and tons of compliments were given which is what I live for! Its so fun!  

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From Holt on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 17:26:11 from 67.2.240.4

Congrats Walter!

From Tom on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 19:14:02 from 67.199.179.59

Great job Walter. You're tearing it up this year!

From Jake K on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 20:06:46 from 67.177.11.154

Big win - nice job!

From jtshad on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 20:44:38 from 69.20.183.178

Congrats on the win!

From Lily on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 21:39:23 from 198.228.217.159

Woot woot! Proud of you

From prlman on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 21:50:06 from 24.2.66.149

Once again a fantastic race Walter

From James on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 22:52:23 from 97.117.92.183

Good man!

From runningafterbabies on Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 08:52:05 from 71.195.219.247

Great job. First place!

From Walter on Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 17:35:54 from 24.2.69.110

@Holt-You are kicking yourself right now for not coming I know it! :)

@Tom-Thank you, I am gearing up for these younger guys that will be in the Masters.

@Jake-Hey, I beat your time and I dont care if I had 1800' of drop vs. your incline. a race is a race. lol

@Jeff- Thanks big guy! Now to get my marathon to coincide with my halfs.

@Lily- Thanks Cher!

@Prlman- Thank you! Was that your first time there?

@James- Thanks! Youll have to come try that one after your high altitude training at the cabin!

@runningafterbabies- Good thing all the fast guys went and ran the Lavender half! lol A win is a win though! Fun to take first!

From Scott Ensign on Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 18:19:18 from 71.35.225.245

congrats on the win and the big money!

From JamesH on Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 18:20:39 from 208.117.127.7

Good job taking it to Pepe!

From Walter on Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 18:23:34 from 24.2.69.110

@Scott, its always good to come home with more money then you left. lol

@JamesH, He was pretty upset. He told me after that "when you win you learn nothing. When you lose you learn a lot and today I learned a lot and wont let it happen again." Yikes! I think I stirred up the bees nest!

From Superfly on Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 20:53:09 from 74.211.21.81

Walter Brown in the house my nizzal. Congrats on a nice win!

From Walter on Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 20:57:52 from 97.148.246.39

@Clyde, I was talking to Steve afterward and told him how I'll bet you and Dave and Logan were kicking yourselves. I guess we will have to wait another day for our showdown. Lol

From Maurine/Miles on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 08:40:19 from 63.255.172.2

Congratulations on the win, Walter. Jenn got some great photos of you running past the hotel. I had fun with your daughter and niece.

From Walter on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 10:17:40 from 97.148.246.39

Thanks for helping. I love that pic of you three with the cop behind you. :)

From Burt on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 13:02:00 from 72.223.80.161

Awesome Walter! I like how most everybody that comments on your blog only leaves a one-line comment. Except for Maurine. She's awesome, too.

From Steve on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 15:40:07 from 66.87.66.154

Cool talking to you about this one. You are the man this summer!

The old man

From Walter on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 15:42:02 from 97.36.148.7

Tell me and can't beat you and I will. Show me I can beat you and I'll be unstoppable. Or something clever like that.

From MarkP on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 17:23:49 from 75.162.122.164

Great job, but Pepe owns SGM. It would be a tough race!

From Holt on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 17:32:55 from 67.2.240.4

There might be a little of that! Especially since my watch died and I could have used some $ to get a new one.

From Walter on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 17:38:08 from 24.2.69.110

Mark, too right you are! Or are you coercing me into beating him? :) here is the scenario, I do SGM and go for the Masters win to Japan, or I go to Twin Cities which had similar time as Pepe except a tougher course for the Masters $10,000 dollar win. I think my odds are SGM. Lol I at least got into his head and believe you me, you don't have to better your time if they think you can beat them. You just have to stay in their mind and let them conform to you. I have to get that marathon length out of my head. If I can run a 1:10-1:12 half on these downhill courses I should be able to break that 2:30 marathon mark. Can I do it? Yes! I know I can.

From Walter on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 17:41:13 from 24.2.69.110

Dave, I really thought you'd be there. It would have been fun. The last half I ran with you was Bryce a few years ago.

From MarkP on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 17:43:20 from 75.162.122.164

Pepe is your new arch nemesis since you have defeated He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. LOL!

From Steve on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 17:55:29 from 66.87.66.154

You'll need 2:20 for Twin, that's what Mbarack is running this year. Lokken is 2:23. Times are changing for masters. SGM is a great race, but Twin is where the competition will be.

From Walter on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 18:01:04 from 24.2.69.110

Mark, I hope Im wearing White! I dont mind being the Dark Horse though.

Steve, I thought it was a 2:27. That scares the sweet shitake out of me! There are 40+ year olds that can do that? :) We need to run more. Quit our jobs, get serious. lol

From RileyCook on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 18:13:05 from 96.41.211.97

Congrats on the win Walter and on the $500!

From Walter on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 18:14:38 from 24.2.69.110

Thanks Riley. Was that you I was talking to at the first few miles of UVM?

From RileyCook on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 18:31:23 from 96.41.211.97

No that was Bryant Jensen. I was the one in red just in front of you two. Then Bryant worked up to me by five or so and we started working together.

From Steve on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 18:32:57 from 66.87.66.154

:-) They are the new targets, the ones that motivate my running right now. Read Jake's race report on the US Half Marathon Championships. Kevin beat him (barely, I think Jake's a stronger runner) with around a 65 half. On an honest course. His 10k is near a 28. Lokken works full time as a roofer. Any real half win will take a 66 nationally as a Master and a full is coming close to 2:19. Just means it's time to start thinking like an athlete and not Master. I for one, think you have it in you to run the same speed. I don't give a $%&@ about numbers predicting future performance.

From Walter on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 18:49:57 from 24.2.69.110

@ Riley ok I gotcha.

@ Steve, when my numbers hit on that powrrball I swear to you that we can run full time and let the world see what we've got. :)

From jtshad on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 21:50:28 from 69.20.183.178

TCM is a way different course than SGM and the competitors there are tough. Tracy is very talented, along with some of the other top old guys. When I ran it in 2008, Dennis won it with a 2:27ish in some of the worst running conditions I have ever been in (similar to SGM that year...but worse!). Getting to that next level...hmmm.

From josse on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 22:16:00 from 70.196.202.103

Way to use your "focus" powers, I'm still trying to figure that out:) great job Walter!

From JPark on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 23:18:07 from 174.52.34.169

Terrific race Walter!...Looks like you've really got your mojo flowing right now? Are you doing Timp 1/2 this year?

From Walter on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 23:24:29 from 97.36.148.7

Josse, yes! Just like we talked in practice. :)

Justin, Rumor has it. I can honestly say that race director is pretty far out there asking People to fill out a survey to see how they will be assigned a bus time. I'm not going to even respond to that one. He's a froot loop.

From msimona on Sun, Jul 22, 2012 at 10:37:08 from 65.130.152.55

A little late to the party, but Congrats on your win Walter!!

From Walter on Sun, Jul 22, 2012 at 10:51:38 from 97.37.87.211

Thanks Michelle! Congrats on your win yesterday as well!

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I got to the start and did a few strides with Scott Keate and saw Rob Murphey.  These guys look so intimidating! :) I had a goal to start as hard as I could and push a 4:50 pace as far as I could. The race started and there was a pack immediately formed of about 6 guys. Then there was my two Herriman High School kids that were tailing behind. I ran side by side with Chuck and Rory for the first two miles. Mile one was 4:45. It was funny, they asked me what my split was and when I said 445 they started cheering. It pshyched me out a bit I have to admit. lol Mile 2 was 5:05 and this is where the high school pack dominated me. I got passed by two groups. So I was behind the third pack.  I stayed this way the rest of the race. I missed mile 3 time but mile 4 was 20:46. So I was averaging 5:30 pace there. Mile 5 was 26.42 So I was fading pretty good there. I came in at 31:30 So Im guessing I wouldve hit about 33:10ish.  I followed Ben and Scott off the course and everyone behind me followed suit. We shaved 2 blocks off so we figured about .25 was taken off. A bit disheartening at the finish when I saw my time but I will take it. I believe I won Masters overall but its yet to be determined. Not for certain right now. I may be dq'ed who knows. 

To the Officer that sent Scott and Ben the wrong way Iplease keep your language cleanin your general direction!  

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From Teena Marie on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 11:06:13 from 208.54.4.154

Nice job venting your anger by the means of bodily release! You crack me up! Impressive race and masters win!

From Rob Murphy on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 12:34:04 from 24.10.249.165

Either way, that's a great time Walter. Good race.

Comes out to 33:08 for 10k.

From Walter on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 14:26:54 from 97.185.107.85

That sounds about right Rob.

From MarkP on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 14:51:50 from 65.130.127.40

cheaters never win...lol-nice job!

From Walter on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 14:54:02 from 97.185.107.85

Well rob came the same way as me so what should I do with the money?

From MarkP on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 15:06:49 from 65.130.127.40

Tithing or beer...your choice.

From Walter on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 15:10:00 from 97.185.107.85

Omg funny! I will lose some serious points if I don't give a little tithing. Especially on a Mormon Holliday. The beer thing is just between us.

From Rob on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 15:14:54 from 206.71.84.68

Pay your tithing first and then buy Rob a beer with the rest.

From Walter on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 15:19:19 from 97.185.107.85

Ok Rob,I owe you a beer! A tall boy! Or whatever you call it. I wouldn't know right?

From Rob Murphy on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 15:36:50 from 24.10.249.165

I thought it was a State of Utah holiday. Or is it the same thing?

From allie on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 16:44:34 from 97.126.221.48

great race, walter!

From msimona on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 16:54:57 from 65.130.152.55

Rockstar!

From JulieC on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 19:36:31 from 70.56.109.190

totally a bummer to go off course...so what's the news on placement...or farting causing any harm to an officer??

From catherine on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 19:58:05 from 98.202.112.38

Congratulations on a great race! And you should totally find that officer andplease keep your language cleanat him.

From Walter on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 20:16:41 from 24.2.69.110

Rob, you're the history teacher! I was amazed listening to you in Boston. Who needs a tour guide?

Allie, you did great as well! It was a muggy day.

Msimona, thank you! I appreciate that.

Julie, I'm sure they would find some ticket to give me in salt lake city for farting on a cop. They need money to keep up with Mayor Becker.

Catherine, I ran back on the course and asked a few of them which one it was. Lol

From scottkeate on Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 08:43:18 from 216.49.181.254

Great race, Walter! It is always good to see you.

I apologize for not taking a closer look at the course map before running--it would have saved a whole slew of runners from going off course.

From Jake K on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 10:15:43 from 155.100.226.54

Nice job Walter!

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Wow, what a chaotic morning! I got up to the top and tried to get my pacers organized and there were some that were scary late! I didnt have time to warm up but I couldnt if I tried. I took pedialyte with my dinner because yesterdays work in the heat drained me. I thought it would help but it gave me stomach issues. I went twice before the race and felt better but my gut was a rumbling. I started the race off with a 4:57 right behind Scott Keate and another guy. It felt ok but I couldnt get my legs moving after that. Mile 2 was 5:21 and Justin passed me on this mile and I was in 4th. I felt real tired and sluggish. Mile 3 was 5:21 again. No matter what I did, I couldnt seem to go faster than that. Funny because AF half I was busting below 5 till the bottom. Mile 4 was5:26. Steve passed me and I told him I wasnt feeling good, I couldnt keep with him. Mile 5 was 5:13, Lindsey passed me as well and when she got by me I was amazed at how quiet she runs! Her form is so light and its like watching a kenyan. Her Bright pink shoes were pshyching me out. I got to look at them the whole rest of the way. lol Mile 6 was 5:11, 7 was 5:16. Mlie 8 was 5:28, 9 was 5:52, 10 was 6:02. I guess I can thank Lindsey for pushing me out of the 5:20 slump to stay with her till the rollers. I found myself gaining on her on every roller and then she would gap me on the down hill parts. Mile 11 was 5:45, 12 was 6 and 13 was 5:44. Then a 19 second .1.  Fun race and great course. I was a bit tired from all the races Ive run. A perfect race for Scott! Wow he is on fire my friends! Justin Park is kicking some trash as well! I love running with those guys! Oh and Steve kicked my butt after running a marathon 4 days ago! How the Hell? Very good to see Lindsey Dunkley out and I hope she keeps it up with the talent she has. Not to brag but theres not too many times a lady dominates me in a race. I guess Im bragging for both of us. Excellent work and I hope you still take me up on your offer to be your coach when you qualify for the Olympics. :) It will help me with my book. Great Pr's today from a lot of my friends! 

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From Teena Marie on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 12:07:15 from 65.130.105.125

Sorry about your tummy! Maybe payback for "releasing your gasses" in the direction of Mr. Friendly on Tuesday?

You are awesome!!! You are juggling everything so well. Seriously ... AMAZING!!! :)

From Jake K on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 13:26:11 from 67.177.11.154

Nice race (again!) Walter!

From Kelli on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 14:37:20 from 67.172.235.55

Well, she maybe weighs 80 pounds...she is like an elf.

Great day today Walter. I think the stress of getting the pacers out there would be about all I could handle!

From scottkeate on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 18:05:36 from 71.199.4.146

A good race for you and an even better race report. I liked your comments about being psyched out by Lindsey's pink shoes :-) She has blown my doors off before as well--very humbling. You're a class act. I am with you on Steve, "What the H...?"

From Lindsey Dunkley on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 18:13:55 from 67.2.52.125

Thanks for all the kinds words! Great job to you today...if I had done des news on tuesday like most of you, I would have not been where I was today. So props to you and the others for a crazy hard double. Good job!!

From Steve on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 10:21:43 from 66.87.64.53

I thought for sure you were going to PR that race since it was a much better start. I predict TOU Half will be your best time on that course this year.

Why haven't you ever made comments about MY whisper quiet stride behind you?

And I know you just gave me this one cause Kristi was up here this weekend. Thanks!

From Walter on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 10:53:47 from 97.49.236.252

TM, I'm glad it was only gasses.

Jake-thanks!...again.

Kelli, it was extremely stressful to try and concentrate on racing when I was worried weather my 3 late pacers were going to show up. Next time I will ask for help.

Lindsey, I was able to stay close to the two fast runners I coached at Herriman HS in the Des News 10k. I wished I could recover as fast as they do! Great running with you as always!

Steve, your stride is long and awkward. Sorry but I am amazed at your running ability. Ias I passed two marathoners, they were commenting on your long stride. I guess I noticed it after they said that. You amaze me and yes I want Kristi to come with us to Powell so I figured I'd help the situation with you two out. Just between us aight?

From Superfly on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 20:10:39 from 74.211.21.81

Solid race Walt. I'm excited to see what your fitness will bring for the fall marathon. Should be a good one!

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Went to Daybreak and did a progressive run. started with a 6:30 pace and got down to 5:58. That felt good enough to shake the legs and cob webs. Did it in 49:39

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Race: Top of Utah Half (13.1 Miles) 01:17:23, Place overall: 12, Place in age division: 1
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Got my pacers organized at the start of this race and lined up without any warmup. First of all, I have to explain my mishap. I was wakeboarding 2 saturdays ago and tried to attempt a flip and the outcome was 3 fractured ribs. I havnt run a lick since.  My pacers were doing this race so I went up without really knowing what to do. I was going to take a spot if someone didnt show up. They all came so I decided to just line up and do my best. I was talking to Clyde and he told me he was injured from wakeboarding as well. Go figure. I lined up next to them and talked to Steve Anderson who was my only threat for winning Masters overall.  I was joking about his attire as he was wearing board shorts and a t-shirt that had ripped sleaves and neck out of it and had Jeff Dunhams arab skeleton with the words Silence, I Keel You! Haha. When the gun went off, Steve was standing near the river side of the road and I pushed him. I was laughing so hard and I hope they got a pic of it. He didnt fall into the water like I had planned. I started this race right with the group of fast guys and immediately felt pain. I told Steve the first mile that I couldnt push this pace. I let him go with Albert. I ran with Clyde and Adam and another guy for a while and the terrain started to drop more and I felt ok on the down because I honestly wasnt breathing hard so I I got to a 5:35 pace. Whenever I got to a flat or uphill section it destroyed me. I was trying to compensate breathing hard by changing my form of running to a smaller stride and it just made my times drop right to the 6-6:30 pace. I knew I was in second for masters so I didnt really care about the younger guys passing me at the end. I went from 9th to 12th in the last mile which I know wouldnt ever have happened if I could push it. I felt good with this time and from last years time of 1:12 I know I wouldve been sitting in a better position but I had to run regardless of my ailments.  My pacers did awesome and the local newspaper did a write up on them which was a great deal, The race director announced us at the start and the finish and put our logo on their tech shirts! I really do like this race and the sponsors for it. They gave away a ton of prizes that were nice at the end including 2 treadmills.  

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From Teena Marie on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 09:46:24 from 67.2.127.157

3 fractured ribs?????? Oh man ...

Nicely done on the race, my friend!!!

CRAY CRAY ... but stellar!

Congrats. :)

From Scott Ensign on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 10:36:21 from 67.40.116.44

great race Walter, that is a 3 fractured rib PR I am sure. nice feature on your pacers in the local paper including a pic of Allie and Chad. you are a great role model and inspiration for me, thanks!!

From Walter on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 10:42:30 from 97.149.190.144

Thanks Teena!

Scott can u see if there is a on line link to the herold journal on those articles and send me the link thanks

From Jake K on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 11:42:00 from 67.177.11.154

Great job Walter. I banged up some ribs skiing a few years ago and couldn't move faster than walking for about 3 weeks, so pretty solid to still run 1:17 despite the injury.

The pacers appeared to be a hit!

From Walter on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 11:48:03 from 97.149.57.64

Jake, they did a write up of us in the Herald Journal which I posted on Facebook. It has A pic of Andrea from last year. But it was nice to get some attention. They even put us on the back of the race event shirts. Great run to you! I was bugged knowing I couldn't go full threshold but felt ok being able to average under 6 pace. It opened my eyes to wanting to push harder and seeing how long I can stay at threshold.

From scottkeate on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 17:58:27 from 71.199.4.146

You are definitely tougher than me! Fractured ribs! Ouch! Congrats on a good performance under the conditions, and nice job with the pacers.

From Walter on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 18:07:42 from 24.2.69.110

Thanks Scott! I admire your progress this year as well! I'm amazed at the talent level in Utah. We are a force to be reckoned with.

From Cody on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 18:42:53 from 76.27.36.99

Not bad for an old crippled guy...Well done!

From Walter on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 18:47:01 from 97.149.57.64

Cody, I forgot to mention you in my report! Thank you so much for running with me for a bit. You helped me to a pr before in the freedom run. :) great seeing you out!

From Scott Ensign on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 18:57:40 from 67.40.116.44

here's the article about your pacers. I can probably get an extra hard copy from a neighbor if you want it. I gave our copy to Andrea.

http://news.hjnews.com/sports/article_e3f15560-eda8-11e1-8773-0019bb2963f4.html

From Mattrow on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 21:38:51 from 75.169.19.22

Good job running on broken ribs. I can't believe it. Good job.

From Steve on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 22:12:55 from 66.87.65.124

Awesome run! Nice to have the shirts appreciated once in a while! There was another article today in the sports section write up that had great stuff about the pacers!

From JulieC on Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 04:42:18 from 71.35.251.181

masters are just tougher...pain is normal over 40!! you are my inspiration if I ever decide to wake board, at least I know I can still run if I fracture three or less ribs!! :D

From Walter on Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 06:02:38 from 97.163.226.117

Thanks Matt!

Steve, we were a hit there for sure! I love Logan and that race.

Julie, done! We will have pacer party up at DeerCreek. I'll teach you how to waKeboard.

From Superfly on Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 09:48:24 from 74.211.21.81

Good to see ya up there Walt. Wish we could have ran it healthy and at full steam. Oh well. Maybe next year.

From MarkP on Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 10:03:35 from 70.58.42.217

Wow, fractured ribs and still racing...great job!

From Adam RW on Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 14:55:13 from 155.101.152.123

Walter, I'm sorry for your injury. It was nice running with you if even for only two miles. When that "other guy" passed me near the mouth of the canyon I really thought it was going to be you. Stay away from those other sports so hopefully we can be running together legitimately next race...

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PR Baby! Ok before I explain this, I have to admit I havnt run a lick since TOU half which I ran 1 week after fracturing 3 ribs Wakebording. I was actually  at Lake Powell for a week resting the best I could up and healing. So I feel really lucky to be able to hit a PR aided with a still sore rib and no training for weeks.  The start was cool which I love for these events. I got all the pacers organized and took a quick pic at the starting line with them. Then got into race mode. I didnt have a garmin but I used my Timex Watch to keep my splits. Mile 1-5:07, I was immediately in second from the start from someone Ive never seen. He had long shorts on and a tshirt so I didnt take him that serious. I settled into a 5 pace and it was a bit labored but my breathing came down a lot which surprised me. Mile 2-4:58, Mile 3 was 5:03. This was the first aide station and I was a good 150 yards behind the leader. The guy at this aid station said, come on you can get that guy and I responded, dont worry, I will. kind of cocky on my part, not really knowing my competition and all. Mile 4 was STEEP! I hit a 4:37 on this mile and caught the leader, passed him and I still didnt recognize him. I honestly thought he would fade at this point but he pushed on and kept close to me.  Mile 5-4:50, Mile 6- 4:52, 7-4:56, 8-5:07. I could see myself fading slowly from mile 5 on but was happy to last to mile 7 under a 5 minute pace. I had a switchback and could see I gained about .25 mile on 2nd but kept telling myself not to rule out a push by him.  Mile 9-5:12, 10-5:24. I could feel my body tightening up at this point and we still had down helping us although not steep. I was breathing harder now and could feel the effects on my ribs. I also was prairie doging it! There was no way i was going to quit though. I knew I was on course for a PR and had a chance to hit 1:07.  I beat the guys setting up the clock and they actually asked me what time my watch was. I looking down and it said 1:07:58. It was still going as I thought I had stopped it so I figure it was around 1:07:55 ish. There official time adjusted it to 1:08;00.1 which I was mad at because I didnt stop my watch and started it with the gun time and finished at the mat.  Its an unofficial 107 to me but there pro timing bumped me out of the 107 club.  Oh well.  108 is a PR! 

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From Brandon on Sat, Sep 08, 2012 at 13:58:15 from 67.199.164.200

Congrats Walter! Smokin time on that course. Hopefully your quads will like you tomorrow. By your description the guy you ran with was David Taylor :).

From Conner Mantz on Sat, Sep 08, 2012 at 17:45:59 from 65.130.138.202

Amazing job, not running for a while and then running a spectacular time.

From Dave Taylor on Sat, Sep 08, 2012 at 18:34:24 from 174.23.77.211

Great race Walter, you kept me motivated but every time I tried to close the gap faster somebody turned up the gravity :)

From Walter on Sun, Sep 09, 2012 at 07:44:23 from 24.2.69.110

Brandon, I'm not going to lie, I had a rough night. It pounds you into submission.

Conner, completely opposite how I would train going into a PR. Sometimes it's good to give your body it's rest.

Dave,that was one fast course for sure! I've never hit a 4:37 mile on any course at mile 4 in my life.

From steve ash on Sun, Sep 09, 2012 at 08:11:40 from 174.52.177.84

Nice.. I think 4:37 is pretty cool even for downhill Walter. Another win also.

Great work man:)

From MarkP on Sun, Sep 09, 2012 at 10:51:05 from 75.169.22.194

Great win Walter!

From Jake K on Sun, Sep 09, 2012 at 14:49:15 from 67.177.11.154

Nice run Walter! That 4:37 is what caught my eye too... That's moving!

From Andrea on Sun, Sep 09, 2012 at 15:00:14 from 67.177.11.154

Great job Walter!! Glad the ribs didn't slow you down too much!

From Rachelle on Sun, Sep 09, 2012 at 17:33:21 from 66.7.127.115

Nice job Walter! I really hope your recover from this race better than I did last year. Take a few days off for sure!!

From Walter on Sun, Sep 09, 2012 at 18:05:16 from 24.2.69.110

@Steve, if my body wasn't so beat up I know I could've stayed under 5 minutes the whole race. It's that fast.

@mark, thanks!

@jake, I can't Imagine running on a technical course that fast!

@andrea, Thank you! The flats and upholds got my ribs hurting a bit. I hate having to take time off to heal.

Rachelle, it beat my body up a bit. No doubt.

From JamesH on Sun, Sep 09, 2012 at 21:26:07 from 208.117.127.7

Nice job Walter!

From Dave Taylor on Sun, Sep 09, 2012 at 21:40:26 from 174.23.77.211

Dude I can barely walk today. Hobble Creek messed with my calves just a little bit but this is a whole new level of pain (just like last year)

From JD on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 10:00:26 from 70.96.78.142

holy. crap. you're. fast!

congrats Walter!

From Superfly on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 11:52:22 from 74.211.21.81

Sick Walt!

From Adam RW on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 19:53:51 from 155.101.152.123

Stop Walter. I will get the Pre-ish shirts made-up.

From Walter on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 20:08:00 from 24.2.69.110

@james, thanks. I wished I could run a flat course like this!

@dave, yes my body is tight! Im glad my job doing concrete keeps my body moving all day.

@jd, thanks.

@clyde, I was sick. Imagine if I was well. Lol kidding. If you want to blast your PR by 5 minutes do it next year!

Adam, definitely a dark horse moment for me.

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Race: Big Cottonwood Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:09:32, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1
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Got my pacers organized and up to the start and it was perfect conditions. cold and downhill! lol I started the race a bit slower this time trying to see if anyone would come up and run by me but no one did so I stayed at a 5:40 pace for the first 8 or so miles. There were some steep parts with darkness for some of it. My calves were tight after 3 miles but I was able to push to a 5 minute pace for the last 4 or 5 miles. It has some good drop at the end to help you finish strong. Fun to see everyone out pacing and racing! I heard so many awesome stories! I will now taper my pathetic training schedule to run SGM. It is going to be super competitive down there this year from the sounds of it. I hope to do well!  

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From Smooth on Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 12:45:12 from 65.130.14.36

CONGRATZ on another win! you are awesome! you will do fantastic at SG! :)

From Rob on Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 12:55:54 from 204.15.86.95

Nice job, I kept thinking you'd come run the marathon course backwards but never saw you.

From Adam RW on Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 13:45:30 from 67.182.250.241

I wish I could run a 1:09 and win a half off of "my pathetic training schedule"... Nice going!

From scotthughes on Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 15:40:41 from 209.33.211.3

Great race and great job with the pacers! Good to see you up there!

From JPark on Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 16:00:46 from 174.52.34.169

Congratulations on the win Walter! Wow, terrific time too. You're going to be dangerous at St. George!

From Tara on Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 16:10:05 from 75.169.137.218

Very nice Walter! I can't imagine running 5 minute miles during a half, or at all:) Great job!

From Steve on Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 17:35:14 from 209.235.31.148

Very nice! You are looking great for SGM

From scottkeate on Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 13:30:08 from 71.199.4.146

Great race, Watler! You are looking very strong for STG in two weeks. I look forward to seeing you there.

From Walter on Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 17:33:28 from 97.163.17.40

Thank you all for your comments! It was a very scenic course and I was surprised I could push myself as much as I did without anyone around me. St. George will be fun.

From Ericka on Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 17:39:48 from 24.10.179.23

Congrats on your win!

From Walter on Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 17:59:45 from 97.163.17.40

Thank you Ericka!

From Superfly on Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 19:55:42 from 74.211.21.81

Another great half Walt. Looks like your gonna kill STG.

From Dave Taylor on Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 20:05:17 from 174.23.84.221

Wow that elevation profile looks like Nebo! You were holding back :)

Maybe I should have come run with you instead of chasing antelope around Parker Mountain all day...

From TBean on Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 21:49:09 from 97.126.213.17

Another solid race! Good luck at the SGM.

From Walter on Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 21:54:44 from 97.36.80.179

Clyde, I hope the heat stays at bay. Cold weather seams to be my help lately.

Dave, I did hold back once I realized no one was there to push me. You would have killed me for SGM. Lol

Tbean, thank you. I will taper and start eating for 2 now.

From Ben VanBeekum on Tue, Oct 02, 2012 at 12:18:18 from 137.190.209.209

Congrats Walter!! See you on Saturday

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rode 36 miles from my house out to Utah Lake near the Park Trail and then back home. It was a great day, I couldnt run from calve tightness so I biked. 

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From josse on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 16:17:36 from 70.196.197.107

Are you running sojo marathon?

From Walter on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 17:47:06 from 97.48.78.51

No. I'm doing the SoJo half. Then I'm pacing the Moab half the next day. :)

Race: St. George Marathon (26.2 Miles) 02:39:30, Place overall: 24, Place in age division: 2
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I started this race with reluctance just as a few of my friends I know did. I exceeded my expectations with my horrible luck for this years training. A bad wakeboard accident fractured 3 ribs a few days before Top of Utah half. I ran with pain. 2 weeks later with no training at all, just healing up I run a PR half on a fast course of 1:07:56. It messed my calves up and I think I ran 2 times after that and did another fast course with a 1:09:29 two weeks before St. George. I knew my speed was ok but my training going into a marathon was pathetic. I ran with Clyde and Dave to mile 7 which is Veyo and pretty much saw them do their rocket running up it. I always choose to take it easy for these 4 miles and when I do it rewards me with a faster push downhill at the end miles. I felt good from 15 on and was hittin low 5's which was good. I really wanted to hit the 16 mile marker at 1:30 but I hit it in 1:36.  I thought for sure I could get low 1:32 when I was there because the downhill would help me out more then the first half. I felt great to mile 23 and when I hit 24 and turned the corner the brakes just smacked me! I couldnt get my legs to turn over for nothing. I was 19th and lost 5 spots in those last two miles as I was fading fast. The home stretch was difficult as well, I had a guy about 100 yards behind me as I hit the gates closing in on me fast. I gave it all and beat him with a photo finish. Man it was close! My calves are punished! Time to let them heal and regroup and train for Rock and Roll Arizona in Jan.  I opted out of the Boston for next year. It was great to see Fritz win and Amber win and Ian win Masters! What a smoking fast day! Congrats to all those and to Fritz, I do have a passport and would love to be your partner if you cant find one! :) 

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From Burt on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 01:12:07 from 72.223.86.148

Great job! See you in AZ!

From Ericka on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 08:58:01 from 24.10.179.23

Good job Walter!

From Jake K on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 09:05:57 from 67.177.11.154

Nice job Walter. No more broken ribs this fall and you'll be good to go in January!

From Walter on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 09:07:17 from 74.211.0.198

Thanks Burt. Are you running it? I'm bringing Steve Anderson with me to push me!

Ericka, thanks! In didn't have an official photographer this year. :(

From Walter on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 09:08:55 from 74.211.0.198

Jake, no snow skiing this winter. Just buckle down with my training! :)

From Tara on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 11:00:29 from 69.171.178.22

Way to make the best out of it this year Walter. You'll tear up Arizona!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 13:07:32 from 174.232.194.190

You are crazy!!!! Who runs so stinkin' fast under those conditions? :)

You are incredible!

From Burt on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 13:41:43 from 72.223.86.148

I won't be doing RnR, but I might do the Phoenix Marathon, which, by the way, is not in Phoenix. It's in Mesa :)

From Steve on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 13:44:33 from 66.87.64.60

Kicked my trash, good work yesterday! Get ready to look at my butt for 26 miles on the next one.

From MarkP on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 14:08:08 from 75.162.223.189

Money! Nice job.

From Lily on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 15:59:50 from 67.199.178.95

You're still a super star to me. Nice job on so-so training :)

From Fritz on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 16:07:14 from 71.219.155.113

Nice job Walter. I felt like I was in mud as well at 24. Keep the passport dusted off as I may need a partner.

From scottkeate on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 19:47:10 from 71.199.4.146

Way to slug out another marathon. You had a great performance considering the crazy training and racing you've had the last two months. You're a great runner. We'll need to organize a few fun long Saturday runs over the winter to keep the running community connected.

From c h a d on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 19:53:39 from 166.70.238.194

Nice race Walter! I figured we would have a second to chat, but it didn't happen. Keep up the great work, nothing is slowing you down.

From Dave Taylor on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 21:03:05 from 174.23.84.221

OK, so this being my first marathon and all, I am feeling pretty good today and wondering when I should get back in it. Walter, what are you planning for your workouts this week?

From Dan Varga on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 10:08:23 from 65.44.116.4

Nice race Walter! I have a friend who did the same thing you did with his ribs the last two years before St. George. I don't recommend that as a good part of a good training plan.

From TBean on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 08:28:45 from 63.241.173.64

Great race, especially considering all you've gone through!

From jtshad on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 08:30:29 from 204.134.132.225

Nice race, Walter! You have had a great year of racing.

From Wesley Hunt on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 11:55:23 from 198.8.4.10

Awesome race, Walter. Just seeing your report...very impressive running after a challenging training schedule.

Race: SOJO Marathon (20 Miles) 02:10:00
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I decided late Thursday night after some talk with Josse about switching from the Half to the full marathon as I thought even being able to run nice and easy I could take top three and some cash home. I met Josse going up on the bus. We had a good pep talk and she even wrote Focus on my hand to help me stay in the game. The race started and I didnt push to hard at the start to see who would go and try and take the lead. Nobody would. My first mile was 6 even so I decided to try and stay at 5:45 pace. It wasnt hard to do as its mostly downhill the first 3-4. Then you get the dreaded hill that gets pretty steep in parts all the way to mile 7. I really didnt push it at all and fell to about a 7:30 pace. I felt this would give me more leg at the end. At mile 10 I really started feeling my calves a bit and my time stayed at about 6:10 pace with a slight downhill. I figured I was doomed at this point because we had some serious head wind on all the uphill parts! go figure. So Mile 16 came and this was my breaking point. I could not get my body to push up this last hill with wind. I got to mile 18 and saw the 2nd place guy closing in on me. He caught me right at mile 19 and I was fading fast. I had to do a potty stop and came out and saw no one behind for a mile!  I tried to get going but could only get to a run for 20 seconds at a time and I had to stop. I walked a bit and tried to change my running style a bit.  I was done. It hurt to walk and run. I saw Erica, Josse's sister at mile 20 and agreed to get a ride with her after she saw Josse come through. She was the 3rd women at this point.  I really think Erica and Josse are a class act! They are a great family! Thanks for saving me at that point. I went home after watching Josse come in. Then got ready to go to moab to pace the half.  

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From Keith on Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 20:35:13 from 67.182.234.65

Walter

I ran the Half and struggled myself, not sure if it was the wind or just to soon after Saint George, Did Justin Park call you?

From Walter on Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 20:37:51 from 97.37.97.29

Yes I got him set up to Pace your time On saturday.

From Steve on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 07:55:24 from 66.87.66.103

Too bad about this one Walter. Sometimes I think a bad race day is just a collection of things that didn't line up. Run it the day after and it could have been a different race. Looking forward to running with you next year!

Race: The Other Half Moab (13.1 Miles) 01:31:50, Place overall: 24, Place in age division: 4
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I paced the 1:30 group for my American Flyers Race Pacers. I could feel my legs right from the start. I was a bit ahead of time to mile 8 and then this serious head wind came in and slowed me down more than I could handle with all I had to stay on track. I missed it by 1:50 which made me a little upset but It was nice to help those around me try to bust it on a hard day. Fun course and very scenic. 

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From Tara on Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 21:37:52 from 75.169.141.104

That's just pennies and change:) So didn't you run a race the day before or something?

From Walter on Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 21:57:29 from 67.177.0.19

I attempted a marathon and actually lead to my breaking point of mile 20. Yes I'm crazy.

From Rob on Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 09:45:41 from 206.71.84.68

Oh good! I wont feel bad I missed my pace by 30 seconds.

From Steve on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 07:41:10 from 66.87.66.103

That's nuts. I think all of us have burnt out this year. We all need to stop running for a while and take a boating trip to somewhere in Mexico.

Good run BTW!

From Adam RW on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 08:46:05 from 155.101.152.123

Saw you finish but yelled out the wrong name. Must have been the wind blowing clear thoughts out of my head. My wife ended up going out with your 1:40 guy but fell off when the hills started. The early splits were a bit fast for even effort but I guess the goal was to get some extra time in the bank before the hills and wind.

From Mattrow on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 08:14:37 from 132.3.57.68

If you could hold the 1:30 pace I am glad I didn't sign up for leading the 1:30 pace group. Things happen, sounds like it was a tough day.

Race: Provo Halloween half (13.1 Miles) 01:49:49
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Met my pacers up at the heated tent on this very butt cold morning! I got them organized and singlets handed out and signs and pace bands.  Then I saw Josse and Rachelle and Candice. I wasnt going to race this but just have fun and enjoy the scenery. I got talked into helping Candice and running with her. We got started and the starting first half mile was extremely slick and steep. I kept hearing people falling around me. They threw salt and gravel down which made is more slick. We got to mile 1 and hit 6:45. lol a bit quick for her so we hit the brakes a bit. When I run downhill I never hit the brakes so this was hard for me as I kept creeping ahead of her.  It was super cold and I had long running pants and a zipper hoodie on the entire way to mile 8. The sun finally hit the trail. It was so beautiful and scenic. I have never run a race and taken in so much!  We broke the 1:50 time and came into the finish. Candice was a sport the last few miles of me pushing her. I hope she talks to me again. lol Very fun day and tons of incredibly cool costumes! 

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Race: Snow Canyon Half (13.1 Miles) 01:12:48, Place overall: 2, Place in age division: 1
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From Walter on Sat, Nov 03, 2012 at 22:15:02 from 67.177.0.19

I got to the busses to get my pacers their gear and realized I forgot two of my pacers bibs and chips. I had my wife drive back to the condo and get them. Then I had a runner forget her shoes and I gave her an extra pair that I had. Crazy morning. We got to the start and it was probably low 40's and nippy. The race started and I was off. I wanted to race this like I did Bryce half so I took off as hard as I could to see who the fast guys were to challenge me and I had one on my heals to mile 1. It was 5:07. We hadn't hit the steep yet. He then pushed the pace and I held back to mile 2 5:23 was my mile 2 time and then the steep drop came which for me was go time. Mile 3 was 5:21, 4 was 4:58, 5 was 4:50, 6 was 5:00 and 7 was 5:23. At this point my stomach had issues and I was behind 37 seconds from 1st place. I stopped at the portapotti and spent 1minute and 30 seconds in it. Very long! When I came out I felt a lot better but #3 guy, Steve Hooper was right there. He asked me if I was alright and I told him my issues and tried to get my leg speed back to where it was. Mile 8 was 6:45 due to the stop. Then mile 9 was 5:40. 10 was 5:37. I knew trying to push away from Steve would be hard because I made myself a huge target for him to push his pace. Everytime I had a turn to see he was right there! No mercy! No slacking! Mile 11 was 6:05 with some hill that got me pretty good. Mile 12 was 5:58, and mile 13 was 5:49. I finished 2nd over all just ahead of Steve and felt good for my mishap. No more Costa Vida the night before a race! Bad! lol The race was very well organized and had a great volunteer help working it. I Absofreakinlutely loved the course and scenery! A must race for all those thinking about a late fall half marathon. My pacers had a blast helping those around them out! A very great day!

From steve ash on Sun, Nov 04, 2012 at 08:40:15 from 174.52.177.84

A great run Walter, sounds like it was just a blast also.

From RAD on Sun, Nov 04, 2012 at 13:23:49 from 98.202.23.178

Excellent race Walter! Sorry about the pop stop, losing time on those is never fun. You can have yummy Costa Vida, just take two immodium 30ish min before you start the race :)

From Walter on Sun, Nov 04, 2012 at 13:52:43 from 97.37.171.170

Steve, it will be on my to do list for a fall half. Rachel, we got Jorge's discount and couldn't resist.

From JulieC on Mon, Nov 05, 2012 at 05:13:02 from 71.35.250.133

yes avoid cafe rio!! great speed!! i can't believe how many of these fast runs you can hammer out!! Congrats on a top finish!!

From Walter on Mon, Nov 05, 2012 at 05:36:33 from 97.49.44.94

Thanks Julie.

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Went from my house down to the park trail and caught it over to 11400 and then up and around to my house. Super dark, I had to wear a reflective vest! My days of running in the sun are over. Its Vampire Diary miles from here on out! 

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Race: Riverton Stake 5k Turkey Trot (3.1 Miles) 00:17:53, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1
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I woke up early and drove down to the Jordan River Park Trail at 123rd south parking lot. I ran the Riverton half marathon course and then added 3 extra miles. I then went to a 5k race that my sis in law was putting on. Last year I wasnt really training and they had a couple of UVU runners that showed up and beat me. I was ready for them this year. lol I started out the race and there wasnt anyone that was even near me after the first .5 miles. I got to mile one and hit a 5:25, mile two was 5:48, mile two to three had all head wind with a guy on a scooter that exhaust was going right into my face. I had to yell to him to go behind me. Good garbage! lol  I won the race and then went over and lined up with Bailey my 10 year old and Boston my 2 year old for the kids mile.  Bailey told me she wanted to beat 6:20 on the mile which is her 17 year old sisters PR. lol I said ok! We took off and like all kids they started sprinting and I told Bailey not to follow them. We got to the .25 mark in 1:28. Pretty good! I started to notice her fade a little so I told her to concentrate on pumping her arms more. We hit the .50 turn around at 3:02.  On our way back I saw little Boston running with his little legs just a cruising! So funny to watch!  Bailey started fading a bit more and complaining to me so I told her to try to lift  her knees up more as she ran and pump her arms. Funny how you tell them stuff like that and it instantly keeps their mind off. We got to the finish and she hit 6:22!  Way to go Bay! She won the kids mile and Boston won the 2-4 age group! Thats a pretty good day for my running kids! I won a Turkey so know my Sunday dinners are starting to shape up! :) Fun day to get a long run in with tempo and watch my offspring dominate. lol Im not bragging. 

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From Rachelle on Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 10:56:51 from 76.8.202.193

Awesome morning for the Brown family! Your daughter is freaking fast, that is just incredible.

From Rob on Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 11:03:50 from 204.15.86.95

Are your kids running the Thanksgiving point race? I hope not, or my kids in trouble.

Nice race, fun day.

From Steve on Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 09:03:25 from 66.87.65.57

Good race! Your kids are so awesome! I need mine to come run a race with them

From Walter on Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 09:18:40 from 97.48.215.147

Rachelle, thanks. She is fast. She was so determined to beat my 17 year olds record of 6:20. So close!

Rob, they are headed up to Logan Wednesday night. So your safe this time. :) but ill be there racing the half.

Steve, I wished I could go with you all to Moab. It sounds so fun. Next time for sure!

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Ran outside with the monsters tonight. I love running at night. very peaceful and quiet. 

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Race: Thankful13 5k (3.1068 Miles) 00:16:58, Place overall: 2, Place in age division: 1
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I went down to the Jordan River Park Trail and met up with some fast guys, Jake, Scott, Fritz, Justin, Dan, and company.  There was about 15 of us including Devra Vierkant.  We went North on the trail to 90th and did a loop around the golf course and then up to 7th west and over to connect to the rest of the trail.  As we got there we were at 7.5 so we turned around and came back an as we were crossing 90th south a driver ran the red light an damn near hit some of us! Close call.  We caught back onto the trail and it was head wind city!  The faster guys started picking it up to about a 5:50 pace.  I hung on until 3 miles to go.  I was tired and havnt been training like this so I faded a bit.  I definitely need to do more of these runs! Nice job all and to Devra! Holy crap she is fast!  I did 16 with the group and .25 with my 2 year old Boston when I got home! 

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From Jake K on Sat, Dec 01, 2012 at 12:15:19 from 67.177.11.154

Good run Walter. Nice seeing you this morning!

From Walter on Sat, Dec 01, 2012 at 12:19:50 from 97.36.216.236

Thanks Jake!! Keep me in the loop. Ill keep coming out as much as I can. I'm going to sign up for the series as well. Thanks for helping it continue!

From bdase on Sat, Dec 01, 2012 at 12:29:32 from 67.199.164.200

Very nice to run with you today Walter :).

From Walter on Sat, Dec 01, 2012 at 22:39:59 from 71.195.248.189

You as well Brandon! Very fun day!

From Tara on Wed, Dec 05, 2012 at 00:36:31 from 75.169.139.241

So was Devra the only woman there? I thought about coming until I realized I would be out of town. It was probably a good thing!

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