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January 2006

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Location:

st george,Ut,USA

Member Since:

Feb 08, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

St.George 05 first marathon. 3.00 hrs. 2010 in  3:02,   2012 in 3:00      Ran Boston 3 X    ,   PR half 1:22 in 08.  10 k   35.28 min  PR 5 k 18 min:

Short-Term Running Goals:

Utah Summer games 10 k 

Drop 13

Enterprise 10 K     

Cottonwood Marathon    

 

Run every day.  Work on flexibility,

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep running and stay healthy

Personal:

 53 years old. Been Sruggling with a Knee injury.  Trying to get back into running shape after 8 months of weight gain.  

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Kinvara 7 Lifetime Miles: 124.00
Launch 3 Lifetime Miles: 220.30
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1380.35341.50112.6026.500.000.000.001860.95
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ran morning hours

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0.000.008.900.000.000.000.008.90

Running with 3 other guys. ex college runners who can run like the wind. I am greatful i can run with them. helps me to become faster.

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Comments
From Steve Hooper on Wed, Mar 01, 2006 at 22:20:11

Good to see you got your blog set-up! Did you happen to see the miles/per week Steve and Sasha are running? I'm looking forward to Sat's run.

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2.000.004.001.000.000.000.007.00

Ran 3.5 on tread mill. ran last mile in 5 min. ran again at night on road 3.5 legs feeling sore. groin strain. feel ok after I warm up.

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From Sasha Pachev on Thu, Mar 02, 2006 at 21:34:21

Bill,

Welcome to the blog community! I told my wife we now have a wild bull running around. So far you are the only other runner with a picture.

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6.000.001.001.000.000.000.008.00

Road run, Ran with GPS. felt sore first two miles. after I warmed up every thing felt good. still feeling groin strain. night run at 8 pm

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3.000.003.001.000.000.000.007.00

Wam 70 degrees, very windy. I felt sluggish first two miles.

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Ran with club down snow canyon. on trails.felt good until the end. clyde and Steve picked it up last two miles. I ran out of gas. got 48.5 last week. will try to do two a days. to get my miles over 60

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Got up 6 am. 48 degree, sore throat. felt pretty good mechanically. Ran on new paved road. Nothing like the smell of new asphalt. I want to run at a faster pace. need to work on flexibility. also figure out my stride. I do not want to over stride. but i don't want to over work my legs. looking like mini mouse either. this week i am going to concentrate on foot turn over to see if i can increase my speed.

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From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Mar 06, 2006 at 10:36:00

Bill - try these tests some time: How fast can you sprint 100 meters? 200 meters? 400 meters? Race a mile? How many steps can you cover 100 meters in jumping from one leg to the other trying to take as few steps as possible? How fast do your legs turn over (steps per minute) in an all out sprint? at 6:00 pace? at 7:00 pace?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
4.000.002.002.000.000.000.008.00

Ran with Clyde, Dustin, Steve, Got there a little late, and I Did not have time to stretch enough. About 4 miles into running I had to stop because my lower back was hurting. I stretched out and it felt better the rest of the run. Clyde and Steve continued on down the trail at a blistering pace. I decided there was no way to catch them so I took the trail above them and intercepted them coming back. We went over foremaster ridge and ran fairly fast the last two miles. Clyde runs like a dear. He must be getting free Blood transfusions or something. He seems stronger every time we run. And is always pushing the pace. Steve is looking stronger every time also. Steve has an extra gear that comes out of nowhere. Dustin is amazing. He runs his best on flat paved roads. I think these guys will help me become a better runner if they don’t kill me first.

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From Steve Hooper on Wed, Mar 08, 2006 at 10:53:42

What are you talking about us killing you first. If I recall you finished your workout before I did yesterday. You hold your own just fine.

From superfly on Wed, Mar 08, 2006 at 11:14:15

If I'm running with 26 and 30 year olds when I'm your age I'll pat myself on the back. Your amazing at our level, let alone in your age group.

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I got up at 6:30 am and ran for about 35 minutes. Took 800 mg of ibuprofen the night before. What a lifesaver. Ran slow first mile then picked up the pace. Pushed it the last mile. Felt good. Will run another 6 tonight.

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From Steve Hooper on Wed, Mar 08, 2006 at 10:44:18

Bill, You're on the move this week! Already over 20 miles. Way to go!

From superfly on Wed, Mar 08, 2006 at 11:17:37

You guys have the early morning advantage over me. There's no way I can get that early and do even 3 miles. I like to sleep way too much.

From Sasha Pachev on Wed, Mar 08, 2006 at 11:54:32

Bill - not a good idea to push the mileage with the back pain. I would recommend cross-training (bike is the best, I think) instead of the extra mileage until it goes away.

Clyde - try getting up and running 1 mile before you go to work. Then maybe 1 mile during lunch break. This "always on the run" method works very well for me. The idea is that sitting for a long period of time is detrimental to your health and will hurt your fitness even if you are running 10 miles a day already in one workout.

I believe 120 miles a week works for some people not so much because you need those miles to develop aerobic fitness, but because such mileage makes it impossible for one to sit or be otherwise physically inactive for a long time.

From Bill on Wed, Mar 08, 2006 at 12:16:46

Thanks Shasha for your advice. I will try those tests you suggested. I do go to the gym 3x a week and do circuit weight training. What machines Lifts are best for running?

From Steve Hooper on Wed, Mar 08, 2006 at 17:37:10

Bill, I found this article that answers some questions about weight training for distance runners:

http://www.people.virginia.edu/~ejk4e/runlift1.txt

Back when I was more competitive I would weight train 3 times a week for only 30 min. each. I would do a circuit of biceps, triceps, stomach, pull-ups, bench-press, quads, leg-press, thigh, calf muscles, sholders and lats. I would usaally do the circuit 3 times with no rest between.

I was always tired at the end.

From d-enz on Thu, Mar 09, 2006 at 09:43:50

Keep up the good running Bill, I've really enjoyed our group runs so far and I'm getting pumped for Boston.

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I Literally had to pry my ugly carcass off my silk sheets this morning. The Body and the mind were weak in the cold dark morning air. Ran 5 easy miles. Not even the pounding beat of ac/dc from my mp3 player could motivate me to push it up to threshold speed. I even stopped to pick up 25 cents. Thinking as I stopped “who says running does not pay.” I think my allergies are beginning to act up. It feels like a cold. But I don’t have all the cold symptoms.

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Comments
From SuperFly on Thu, Mar 09, 2006 at 11:07:06

Bill your blogs are "Comedy Central". Soo funny to read what's going on in you head.

From d-enz on Thu, Mar 09, 2006 at 19:12:01

Hey "Back in Black" Bill

"Who made Who?" "Shoot to Thrill"

I have loved having my iPod lately

Like SuperFly I enjoy your humor.

From Sasha Pachev on Fri, Mar 10, 2006 at 06:30:28

Bill:

Regarding cross-training. Weights to strengthen the muscle you feel are weak might be a good idea, however the bulk of it should be aerobic. My first choice would be biking on a hilly course for an hour. Other options are possible - cross-country skiing is a good idea. Some people do the eliptical trainer, for example. The most important thing is that it makes your heart pump as if you were running for an hour or so without aggravating the injury.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
12.003.000.000.000.000.000.0015.00

The Wildbull invaded Utah county Friday around 3 am after fighting off the perfect storm all night. The freeway was slicker then Steve’s oiled head. I managed to run up to Bridal Veil Falls. Beautiful trail all the way up the canyon. I was looking for Sasha. And he was nowhere to be seen. Maybe, Somehow, he heard that the WildBull was coming to town and decided to take a couple of days off! It was nice to run in Happy valley again.

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From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Mar 13, 2006 at 15:53:48

Bill:

Friday is my easy day. So I ran over by my house with George and Eric. I go to the canyon for hard runs. However, next time your are around give me a call. 801-356-3645.

From Sasha on Mon, Mar 13, 2006 at 15:58:36

it would be an honer to run with you. Thanks Agian for creating this site. the information you provide is very helpful.

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cought some sort of cold. no running :( :(

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From Steve Hooper on Mon, Mar 13, 2006 at 11:02:39

Bill, way to get out and get a long run in by yourself on Fri. That's motivation! I hope you start feeling better soon and your cold doesn't last too long.

I wish you could have been there Sat. too. We had a great run. The guy that came out with Clyde and I on Sat. is that guy that beat us at the end of the RUN 4 KIDS race last year - Alan Martin. He said that you had invited him out a couple times to come run with us. I think he's planning on coming Tues. He's a pretty talented runner and pushed-it pretty hard at the end on Sat.

The "mAgiC JuIcE" is the "sEcReT MaGiC JuIcE".

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I ran at four in the afternoon today. Felt pretty good. As I was running; I saw this bald headed runner about two hundred yards in front of me. I thought to my self; This must be the "Desert runner." To my surprise it was not the man. It was a cheap imitation from New York. It was a nice day and the heat was on, so I took my shirt off by the river. The Moon must have been full tonight, because the howling from the passing by cars was more frequent then normal. The thought of the day is: Hills are easy as long as you’re going down them!

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From Sasha Pachev on Tue, Mar 14, 2006 at 12:02:09

Bill:

Good job on keeping up the mileage. Can you put in as much entries as you remember since the start of the year, so we can see some patterns in your training?

Last week was very good - 44 miles in spite of the cold. Keep it up.

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Mar 14, 2006 at 12:21:54

I wish I could been there to see the show you put on down by the river! Some guys have it, some guys don't.

Looks like you're off to a good start this week! Keep it up.

From SASHA on Wed, Mar 15, 2006 at 15:25:10

I will! I was injured in January with a calve strain. Did not do a lot of miles. I have a pattern of getting injured in January. Two years in a row now. It is always the calves. Thinking of just cross training that month.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
5.000.003.502.000.000.000.0010.50

Ran with the club. They beat me like a card on a bicycle wheel! I should of known something was up when I noticed Steve was doing a warm up around the park before we even got started. Clyde the glide gave me that Clint Eastwood smirk as if he were saying, “do you feel lucky punk. Well do you!!” We started up the hills about 4 miles worth. Every thing was going fine, until the last mile. Clyde took off like a rocket, and Steve took off like lighting. Steve unleashed the beast with in and lost us all. I hung back just to make sure no cops were trying to catch them for speeding. We ended up running a little over 7 miles. I decided I needed to do a few more miles, so I went out that night and ran 3.5 more.

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From superfly on Wed, Mar 15, 2006 at 10:48:01

Your and animal with your miles this week. It will start to pay off. You'll be giving me the Clint Eastwood look at The Spectrum 10k.

From Steve Hooper on Wed, Mar 15, 2006 at 11:11:40

Your comment -"They beat me like a card on a bicycle wheel!" is classic. I think you forgot I was sucking in your dust going up the dirt hill to the electric station.

It sure looks like your getting in some good miles. How do you feel now compared to the way you felt before the St. George marathon? It seems like your faster. I was running times on Sasha's Race Time Predictor and it basicly shows that if you ran a 3:00 St. George Marathon you'll end up at 3:04 at Boston. However, I was thinking if you were to run St. George again in 4 1/2 weeks you probably would run under 3 hours. What are your thoughts?

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Ran at night around 9 pm. Took my usual route. Decided to do a little interval work. Ran hard and fast 400 yards. Slow down 400 yards, then run hard and fast for another 400 yards. Did this 6x.

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From SuperFly on Thu, Mar 16, 2006 at 10:07:40

Bill where do you go on your everyday runs. I knowing kind of where you live would be interested in what some of your bread and butter routes are? Good job on getting a run in that late.

From clyde on Thu, Mar 16, 2006 at 11:22:46

In the morning, I usually run up red cliffs drive to 3050 e which turns in to green springs. make a left on to buena vista just past the over pass and run down to St.george Blvd, go over the over pass and back to my home. In afternoons I usually head down by Milcreek High and pick up the virgin trail.

From Sasha Pachev on Thu, Mar 16, 2006 at 12:16:11

Bill:

Good work. Try those intervals on a measured course next time - eg. borrow a wheel or a calibrated bike. You can buy a wheel online at this link.

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Got up 6:30 AM and ran 3 miles. I put my Garmin on and kept looking at how far I was running. Every tenth of a mile I would look down at the watch and move on with utter disgust, I kept telling my self, “I can not turn around and head for home until I went out 1.5 miles.” As I passed East Ridge drive, I gazed up its mighty mass. It beckoned me; so I took the challenge and galloped up its sturdy side, wheezing all the way. At the top bent over gleaming in triumph and looking at the view. I said to my self; I did not need to have half million-dollar home to see the view. Just a pair of good legs and a will to get there. ran another 4 miles at night real easy. Easy as pie!

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From Sasha Pachev on Thu, Mar 16, 2006 at 21:48:14

Bill:

Indeed, a pair of good legs and the will to use them gets you a long way and saves you a lot of money in many ways. If you are not injured, you need to put in some more miles, though. If you are injured or tender, cross-train, but make sure you are out there doing something aerobic for at least 1 hour a day.

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TAPERED OFF FOR 10 K RACE SAT. DID SOME CROSS TRAINING.

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RAN 10 K RACE. I have a cough and lots of mucas. seems to be slowing me down a bit.

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From SuperFly on Mon, Mar 20, 2006 at 15:53:28

Bill I hope you fill good. The weather on Sat. Couldn't have helped your cold. My hands were as cold a ice cubes. They almost felt like they were asleep or dead. I should have wore more cloths. Stay out of the rain Monday and Tuesday this week if your still sick.

From d-enz on Mon, Mar 20, 2006 at 20:19:25

Hey Bill, hope you are feeling a little better today and we can all stay healthy for Boston. 4 weeks!

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CALVES FEEL SORE. GOOD RUN

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From Sasha Pachev on Tue, Mar 21, 2006 at 09:39:43

Looks like you have recovered from the cold. Keep it up.

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I am still battling this dog called a cold. So I decided it would be best to stay out of the cold and rain today. It was a tough call. Today is our regular club run and these guys in the club keep me honest. Sure I could find some blond babe to run with that would be better company, but I run to race, and so do these guys. I ran 9.5 miles on the treadmill at the gym. Boring as a turtle on a hot summer day. To keep my interest, I kept myself up to race pace 6:13 min miles for the first 6 miles. Then slowed it down on incline to 7:00 min miles the last two. Then cranked it up a notch 5:00 min mile pace the last mile. With my sweat flying off my body like a rabid dog, People around me begin to notice and anxiously anticipate me flying off the back of the treadmill and eating wall. Someday they may get that show, but today is not that day.

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From d-enz on Wed, Mar 22, 2006 at 11:03:42

Bill, looks like you had a pretty good workout on the treadmill. I know when I run at home on the treadmill, my three year old sits there in amazement just waiting for the moment I will come flying off the back of the treadmill and crash into him, thus interrupting his intense game on the gamecube. The run with the club was good and we are planning a 20 miler on Saturday and we are going to meet at Clyde's house at 7:00 am.

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4.000.002.001.000.000.000.007.00

Got the bones out of bed at 6 am this morning. Went to my spinning class. This class lasts an hour and instructor; “a blond bombshell” keeps me moving. I definitely get an aerobic work out. I could go running, but I feel I need give my body a break from the pounding of running at least twice a week. I will run at least 5-6 miles tonight.

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From SuperFly on Wed, Mar 22, 2006 at 10:19:59

Hey Bill we missed you last night. You can change the picture the same way you added the first one. Just go into the setup and keep all your stuff the same then load a new pic.

As far as Saturday we will meet at my house at 7a.m. We will do a 20 mile run from there. I will put together a couple of loops and we can pick on Saturday morning. After the run we'll have breakfast at my place.

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The stars must be aligned right today because I actually felt pretty good this morning. Went out at 6 am and ran my usual rout. Ran a good pace around 6:30 min miles. Getting light earlier and the temp 40 + makes it nice.

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From Sasha Pachev on Thu, Mar 23, 2006 at 14:35:49

Bill - 6:30 right off the bat is probably not a good idea. Start with a warm-up for a mile or two, then start pushing. Afterwards, cool down. Fast miles without slow miles lead to injuries.

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I woke up to the pounding of a cement truck this morning at 5:30 am. My blessed neighbor decided he needed a little more drive way. Since I was up, I decided to go for a run. Nice morning for a run. Kept it simple and ran with out my mp3 player. Just the cars, the sky and me. Feeling a little sore in the legs so I did not push it too much. Ran 7 miles. Will do about 3 more tonight.

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From Steve Hooper on Fri, Mar 24, 2006 at 09:53:37

5:30 am! Wow, that's impressive.

Just thought I'd wish you luck with the 20 on Sat. I'm dissapointed I'm missing the run but hoping to be back to normal by Tues.

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ran with clyde and Duston, nice to go long. felt good until the last couple of miles.

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From Steve Hooper on Tue, Mar 28, 2006 at 07:48:52

Hey Bill, Sounds like you guys had a good run on Sat. How did you feel Sunday morning? Any muscle aches at all?

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The Bull went up to Salt lake after the 20 mile run with the club. Stopped by some place called the china bowl in Orem and had shrimp. The Bull has been running ever since. Food poisoning. The only running I have gotten in is between my bed and the bathroom. I guess you could call that "Threshold speed."

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Went out with the club. Ran about 3 with Clyde and Dustin, then ran with Steve for two miles. Felt a little tired so Steve held back a little. Happy that I am now down to 150 lbs. Not a good way to loose weight.

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From Sasha Pachev on Thu, Mar 30, 2006 at 12:15:31

Whatever works...

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I ran up the T-bone trail. The wind was gusting and the lighting flashing and the very pillars of heaven seemed to be shaken. As I was Running down the road, I saw this muscle man running toward me. I said to my self "the Hulk is a fictional character, ain't no way!" I knew there was no way to out run it so I steadied my pace and said a prayer! Each passing stride as our gap narrowed, a familiar smile greeted me. To my relief it was Clyde the glide. We exchanged a few words and parted ways until next time. I am still sick. Had to stop several times to take care of business.

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From SuperFly on Thu, Mar 30, 2006 at 15:21:53

Nice picture! I got rained on yesterday, did you get wet?

From bill on Thu, Mar 30, 2006 at 15:25:51

hey Superfly.

just a few drops. nothing to bad.

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Ran at 4:30, Ran from 100 S down to riverside drive down the virgin trail up to mill creek high then back over fore master drive. And back to work. Nice warm day. Forgot my hat. Eyes were stinging from the sweat off my brow. I only had to stop 3 xs to take care of business. Calves feel tight. Exciting news. Got my Boston info in the mail. In the first wave, blue bib # 2544.

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From SuperFly on Fri, Mar 31, 2006 at 08:57:59

Thats awsome you got your Boston stuff. I guess I should be expecting mine any day. I'm getting excited, and a little nervous about Boston. Holly cow its comming up so fast. Train hard and I'll see you on Sat morning.

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wheaterh was bad. ran on the tread mill

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ran with clyde, Dustin from the club. kept a pretty even pace the entire way. got tired last two miles must be still recovering from sickness alittle

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This time change is killing me. I go to bed at 10 pm and I wake up at 7:15. Wondering what the heck happened. I kiss the wife, and pat the children on the head and scramble to work disgusted at my self for not getting up earlier to go running. I went to the gym and ran 3 on the treadmill. .5 mile warm up at 7 min pace. Then picked it up 6:30 min pace half mile. Then ran 6:00 pace another mile. Next .5 picked it up 5.45 pace. Last ¼ mile ran 5:00 pace. After the sun went down I ran another 6 miles listening to my country favorites. I decided to crank it up the last 2 miles to the sounds of AC/DC. Had some slight hip discomfort nothing serious. Legs are sore. But I think this is just normal training pain.

Galatians 6:9

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

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From Sasha Pachev on Wed, Apr 05, 2006 at 11:57:04

The time change also contributed to my sleeping in Tuesday. Good job on the workout. Good scripture.

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Ran with Dustin and Steve up to the switch back trail. easy run. starting to tapor for Boston.

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I ran down the street like a dog with out a leash yesterday. I was tossed to and throw like a feather in the wind. First came the hail then came the rain beating down on my head. I managed 6 miles with out a spill and realized when I was done that luck favors the foolish at times.

Ether 12:27

And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.

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From Sasha Pachev on Thu, Apr 06, 2006 at 21:53:59

Bill - we were reading a scripture about you in our family scripture study:

2 Nephi 8:20

Thy sons have fainted, save these two; they lie at the head of all the streets; as a wild bull in a net, they are full of the fury of the Lord, the rebuke of thy God.

From bill on Fri, Apr 07, 2006 at 09:52:10

I think the wild bull has been cought in a net! thanks Sasha.

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not much running today. had to work late. I will need to work on gettting out of Bed in the morning before work.

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RAN 10 K RACE. DID NOT PUSH IT TO HARD. GOOD RUN.

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From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Apr 10, 2006 at 14:47:12

What was your time?

From bill on Tue, Apr 11, 2006 at 09:48:23

40 min. not a keeper, but I ran with out a watch. just wanted to wing it.

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Ran an easy 7. Was only going to run 3 or 4 miles until I ran into the money train. Found a quarter around mile 4. Then found a dime around mile 5.

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From d-enz on Tue, Apr 11, 2006 at 11:40:25

With eyes like that the wildbull, should be makin' bank at Boston. 20,000 runners, 26 miles, and lots of coins to be found along the way.

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ran with Clyde and Dustin. We are getting stoked about Boston. Boston is all we talked about the entire run. talked with Steve before we ran. He has worked hard to be at Boston. But there will be other Boston marathons. and other races as soon as he heals.

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Ran with the club a few blocks and had a photo opprotunity with a spectrum reporter. was fun to be with the gang. hopefully we will run a few miles together in boston.

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Boston is the place where legends are made. Three words every runner lives to say: “I finished Boston” My morning started out taking the subway to the common area to catch the bus to Hopkinton 26.2 miles away. I sat with a veteran marathoner who had run many marathons including Boston many times. He was a very knowledgeable fellow who seemed amused with my child like questions about our 26.2 miles journey we were about to embark on. As we arrived into Hopkinton a small woodsy town with tree’s lined up on both sides of the road. The sheer mass of 20,000 runners packed on the green field was astounding. They separated us into two waves. I met up with Dustin and Clyde and Logan fielding another st.george runner. Lines packed 100-200 deep on the porta potties. Seemed like the time went by real fast. 11:30 came and we walked at a steady pace to our starting positions. I wanted to stay with my group most of the 26.2 miles. The crowds massed on both sides of the street cheering us along every step of the way. They say over half million people lined the streets this day to cheer us down the road. Children lined up to get a simple high five from the runners. Sometime 7 to 10 deep. The people make you feel like a rock star. Runners who tagged their name on there arms would have their names chanted almost every passing step. I put my sons names on my arms. People on the left were yelling way to go Cody, and on the right way to go Jacob as I passed. The weather was perfect? Partly cloudy. The wind was blowing but it did not appear to affect the runners. In front of me was a mass of runners. Like a stampede of wild animals with no end or beginning in sight. I kept a 3-hour pace up to about the 15th mile. Then things started acting differently, my legs felt weak and the world around me started spinning. I had to slow down. But I managed to hold on to the finish. Boston is the ultimate marathon experience. Some day I will go back and run a better race. For now. I will cherish the memories and experience gained long after my running legs have give out.

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From Sasha Pachev on Thu, Apr 20, 2006 at 15:06:19

Good job hanging on in the "premature cooldown"!

Looking at your training since you started the blog, here are some possible reasons for the crash at 15:

Your sustained mileage was only 40/week with the peak of 58, with the longest run of 13, and only a few of 10 mile runs. Your average daily run was about 6 miles, and there were a lot of skipped days. Ideally, you would want about 55-60/week sustained, with the longest run of about 18-20, and/or a lot of 10-12 mile planned and timed tempo runs.

You have been getting sick a lot. If it happens once, you can call it an accident, but if it happens frequently, it is a good idea to examine the patterns. How is your diet? Do you get enough sleep? Maybe too much stress?

Also, you have probably over-tapered with very little running prior to the race. You still want to keep your regular routine, only cut in half or so the length of your runs in the last week prior to the race. Some people need a little more, others a little less. To get the exact number, you'd have to experiment. However, three days a week with short runs for two weeks is very likely an overtaper.

From d-enz on Thu, Apr 20, 2006 at 15:59:54

Good Job Bill!

Glad to see you made it back to St. George. Like you wrote I think Boston was a great experience and we all probably learned a thing or two from running it. I'm sure as we continue training and do more marathons and more consistent training our times will continue to improve. I think the one thing I learned was maybe the side effects of being over hydrated at sea level, plus it was a little difficult not being familiar with the course. I didn't feel like the hills were that hard I just had spent too much energy in the beginning trying to get back onto pace, then when the hills arrived I was kind of like you, slowed down quite a bit. But, hey like you said it was a learning experience and who knows maybe in a few years we can go back out again and try to improve on our times. On the way home my wife said we should look into doing the Walt Disney World Marathon sometime, she thinks that would be a fun trip, especially for the kids. I don't know where she thinks we'll get the money or the time off from work. How are your legs feelings? I am starting to feel a little better and might even go out tonight for a run. Is anybody planning on getting together Saturday morning to run?

From SuperFly on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 at 10:29:14

Good job to both of you, Dustin and Bill. I think we all learned a lot from this race. Just being able to see the course one time would really help me if I did it again. Its good to here that Dustin is feeling better. I want to go for a run this afternoon and also hook up Saturday moring for a short little run. I hope you guys are ready to step up our training and have a good summer of speed. I honestly think that if we put in a solid summer from here to Oct that we can run a amazing St. George Marathon where we all PR and do it in style. It was really nice running with you guy. I think that due to the thousands of people we did a good job hanging together. I feel bad that Dustin had to "go" or other wise I think he would have been right there with me at the end.

PS. Those hills are weak. There is way to much press about heartbreak hill.

From bill on Mon, Apr 24, 2006 at 14:02:30

I will pay more attention to my diet sasha. I have alway had problems eating right

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ran on the tread mill at the gym. felt tired. slight calf discomfort.

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met up with the Dream team. Cyde,Dustin,Steve and ran up to the cliff and back at chuckawalla

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Got up this morning and Ran. Ran into Superfly and gave him a swat up high. I was impressed he was up so early. hips feel a little sore after the work out. feet feel a little sore. probably need new shoes soon. will do another 3 on the tread mill tonight. People are telling me to hold back a little longer before i start two a days. let my body heal they say. if i start now i will get injured or will burn out? not sure what to do?

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From Sasha Pachev on Tue, Apr 25, 2006 at 10:17:00

Two a days are actually easier on your body if you keep them low-mileage. That is, do your weekly mileage goal in two workouts a day instead of one. If you have the time do it - start with something like 3 in the morning and 5 at night, and build it up.

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Apr 25, 2006 at 11:15:51

Hey Bill, I got your email and thought I would just answer your questions here.

I think if you're having issues with your hips and feet after your runs you need to spend extra time stretching, icing, and messaging that area. Don't keep pushing through, or you're going to end-up in a situation similar to mine. Also, because you have had Plantar Fasciitis in the past I would be cautious with your feet being sore.

I agree with what Sasha said above about running two a days. You can still keep your miles low and allow your body some rest time and get the miles in you feel you need. Just don't push too much until your aches and pains from Boston are cleared-up.

See you tonight.

From SuperFly on Tue, Apr 25, 2006 at 11:51:10

Keep up the good work Bill. Hope to see you both tonight.

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Ran with Clyde,Dustin,Steve. It was a hot afternoon in the dixie sun. We ran up foremaster ridge like dinner was waiting on the other side. felt ok. left foot had cramps just below the toe in the ball of the foot.

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From Steve Hooper on Wed, Apr 26, 2006 at 19:58:52

Time for new shoes! 

It's best to get them now before you have more issues with you feet. 

If you're not sure what pair to get just take Clyde with you. 

From Wildbull on Thu, Apr 27, 2006 at 11:55:48

yes. your right. i will get my sign made up now. "will work for shoes"

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RAN ON TREAD MILL.

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GOT UP AT 5:30 AM RAN THROUGH OUT THE CITY. DID NOT RUN TO HARD JUST KEPT EVEN PACE.

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From SuperFly on Thu, Apr 27, 2006 at 09:37:17

Wow Bill, good early morning run. At that time of day its still a little chilly.

From Sasha Pachev on Thu, Apr 27, 2006 at 11:38:22

Good work! 11 miles in one run might be too long right away, though. But once in a while should not hurt.

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I woke up this morning thinking it was 6 am . Got up and ran out the door. Ran about a half a mile and looked at the sun and realized it had to be 7 not 6 as i thought. Getting old is not good. 1st i lose my hearing. Now i have lost my eye site. I wonder what is next

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From SuperFly on Fri, Apr 28, 2006 at 09:53:50

Its the late night party lifestyle your living. Whouldn't it be nice. Parties, Cash, Girls, Fast Cars, Big Boats, I wouldn't get up on time either.

I'm looking forward to Sat mornings run so take it easy on Friday night.

From wildbull on Fri, Apr 28, 2006 at 13:06:12

wait unil you have teenagers dude!

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Ran with steve, dustin and some dude named matt. Really took it easy today. ran about 4 later that night

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ran 6 miles. body felt sore for some reason. low motivation this morning. will do 3 tonight. p.s I picked up two dimes today. I am on my way to that road they call success!

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Ran well this morning. had some street sweeper chasing me down the street. no match for the Wildbull. today i have a question. I love to drink? no not the hard stuff. i drink carbinated cola. My question is, will this effect my training or performance?

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From ultrajim on Tue, May 02, 2006 at 16:27:15

Hi Bill,

Although I'm not a caffiene fiend, I enjoy my cup of coffee in the morning and generally down a Coke in the afternoon. Yes, caffiene will affect your performance, at least it does mine. I usually intentionally down a flat coke or Mt. Dew at about mile 20 of a marathon for that extra shot of sugar and caffiene. Of course for us ultrarunners, caffiene is our best friend at 2am in a 100 mile race;-)

From SuperFly on Wed, May 03, 2006 at 08:08:01

Bill during my whole running career-high school, college, and now I've always felt like pop should be a serious no no. When I'm drinking pop I feel way more sluggish than without. My personal performance goes way up when I'm not drinking soda. Its also said that carbination puts on fat. I think the fact is that if you just drink one pop a day for a year it will put on 10lbs.

So as you can tell I would say never, ever on the soda pop. Although if I wasn't trying to run marathons I'd be downing a Dr. Pepper right now.

From wildbull on Wed, May 03, 2006 at 09:00:04

thanks guys

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I introduced my self to my fast twitch muscles last night at the Dixie high school track. Did 10 x 220. I Ran almost full speed for 220 then slow jogged 220. I did not have a watch so I could not guess on how fast I was doing them. Ran about 2 mile warm up and two mile cool down. Felt good to do a little speed work. I had trouble getting out of bed this morning only got in 3. Glad I went out. My left foot arch is sore. Will need to ice it down.

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From Sasha Pachev on Wed, May 03, 2006 at 22:07:04

Bill - get a watch. That is one workout when you really need it. It would tell a lot to know how fast you were doing those 200s, and this will also tell you if you need to do them at all (I have a feeling you don't, based on your past training, but without numbers it is very easy to be wrong). I wear a $6.43 watch I got at Walmart. It does not have to be expensive to do the job.

Also, it appears you forgot to update your mileage for this day.

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ran with the club. Steve,clyde, Dustin. getting ready for the half. soaked feet in ice 10 min. left foot still sore. need new shoes this weekend.

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Ran the half Marathon last Saturday. Here are my splits 1. 5.30,

2. 11.16, 5.52

3. 18.30, 7.13

4. 24.41, 6.11

5 31.34, 6.53

6. 38.40, 7.05

7. 46.08 7.27

8. 53.21, 7.13

9. 59.01, 5.39

10. 106.01, 7.00

11. 112.44, 6.42

12 120.24. 7.40

13. 128.19 7.54

After the run I could hardly walk. Went home and iced the arch all day Sunday. My foot is still swollen. I scheduled a doctor’s appointment Wednesday with a foot specialist. The first mile was a little short per the race director. Last mile was a little long. I felt like I could of pushed it harder, but my foot was giving me all types of problems. Ended up getting $30 gift certificate. 1st in my division 2an in masters division 13th over all.

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From d-enz on Mon, May 08, 2006 at 10:39:11

Hope the foot injury isn't too serious, have you had this type of problem in the past? Also, good job on the race Saturday, you can now use that $30 for a new pair of shoes.

From wildbull on Mon, May 08, 2006 at 11:59:55

I have had planters, but this is the first time my foot has been swollen like this. that 30 bucks will come in handy.

From Steve Hooper on Mon, May 08, 2006 at 13:49:48

Hey Bill, Sorry to hear about your foot. That's not good! How is it feelling today? I hope better.

Congrats on getting a faster time than last year, 1:31:19, 2005. It's always nice to see improvements!

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I WENT 4 MILES ON THE BIKE. FOOT STARTED HURTING. GOT OFF. :(:(

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From Steve Hooper on Tue, May 09, 2006 at 11:00:52

That's not good. You had mentioned making a doctors appt. Are you still thinking about doing that?

Rubbing the foot over a golf on the floor helps a little. It's also something you can do while in the office.

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nothing to report

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Today is the Big D day. Going to see the doctor to get word on the foot. I am able to walk on it. But with a slight limp. on the brite side I walk like John Travolta in Saturday night fever.(1977) "staying alive" I am getting ornery with the world due to running depervation!

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From d-enz on Wed, May 10, 2006 at 09:51:40

Bill

Hope things check out ok with the doctor and you can get healed up quickly. I've been experiencing some sharp pain in my upper groin area ever since the run on Saturday, had a similar problem a few years ago toward the end of my college running career. Do you think you are going to be able to run tomorrow night? Do you know if Steve is going to be there? I think Clyde is going out of town.

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I went and visited the doctor regarding my foot. As I arrived the receptionist simply said might I have your insurance card and fill out this book. No hello! What do you want? After all the paper work the nurse escorted me back to the room. Took the usual vitals and left me stranded in the office looking at the walls. A few minutes later the X ray tech came in. she escorted me and took X rays. After she was done, I asked her why I did not need to ware one of those heavy jackets. Her reply was oops! Now back at the room looking at the walls, the doctor comes in, and tells me it looks like a stress fracture of the middle Meta carpel. And that I would have to ware this boot cast for 5 weeks. I gasped and said in denial, can I run in that? He paused and smiled, then replied, sure. My daughter and your money will be going to BYU in the fall.

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From d-enz on Thu, May 11, 2006 at 22:07:09

Bill, sorry to hear about the foot, let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

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spent 30 min on the eliptical machine and 10 min on the stair climber. felt good to get a little sweat out.

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From d-enz on Tue, May 16, 2006 at 11:24:36

Hey Bill,

Hope the foot is getting better. Have you considered doing any workouts in a swimming pool? I know with some of the injuries I have had over the years, I have enjoyed doing pool workouts and have been able to maintain my fitness level to a degree, of course nothing is going to feel the same to you as running, but hang in there.

From SuperFly on Tue, May 16, 2006 at 14:03:02

Bill sorry to hear about your injury. I hope you can heal up quick. I missed running with you guys. I saw tones of babes running in central park. There are hundreds of people running in there every day. I've never seen so many runners just out doing their own thing. At any given time a day I'm sure there are over 400 runners jogging in the park.

From Steve Hooper on Wed, May 24, 2006 at 08:19:30

Good to hear you're breaking a sweat. You must be working out harder than before your injury. :-)

How does the foot feel on the stair climber? Do you feel any pain when you put pressure on it as you're climbing?

Keep up the cross training!

I bought a stationary bike from D.I. on Monday and it's been nice to get the heart rate up as well. I also have an appt. with the Sports Med Doc. at 2:30 today. So I'm hoping to get some kind of feed-back from him.

From SuperFly on Thu, May 25, 2006 at 08:28:45

I'm still looking for the wild bull to return to the streets of the STG. Hope your getting better. Hopefully you and Steve can get better or at least feel good enough to run the Summer games 10k in June.

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I have decided to start logging my cross trainning. so when I start running again I will be in a habbit of logging. My next doctor appointment is 21 june. My foot feel better. i am sick of the gym. went 6.2 on elip m in 33 min, 11 mile bike in 30 min. 5 min on stair climber.

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From Sasha Pachev on Wed, Jun 07, 2006 at 20:48:35

You can count eliptical as running.

From Steve Hooper on Mon, Jun 12, 2006 at 15:17:48

Only two more days till you can start running again. I'm I right? Let us know how you're doing. I hope all is well.

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Went 6.2 miles on the eliptcal machine. 31 minutes. went another 10 on the bike. I will be seeing the doctor on the 21st to see if i can start running again. foot feel a little sore still. hopfully that is just from not doing much activity.

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From SuperFly on Tue, Jun 13, 2006 at 10:48:27

Bill good to see your able to do some training. I've got my fingures crossed for your dr's visit. It will be nice to get the club together again.

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im Back!!!!! I went to meet the club at the park. no Steve, no Dustin and no Clyde. I was all dressed up for nothing!! I wore my nice new spira's. Just as i was ready to leave David Holt showed up. David Holt, Wow! He is probably in the top three as far as running ability here in washington county. I decided to run the jeff galloway method. run a couple of miles, then walk a couple of minutes. Dave was very kind. he did not once try to push my snail pace. left foot a little sore. will cross train friday.

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From SuperFly on Fri, Jun 23, 2006 at 11:49:39

Hey Bill- Sorry I didn't come. I talked to Dustin on the phone and we decided not to come... didn't think anyone would be there. Hopefully we can all meet on Saturday.

I hope you had a good run.

Is Holt commming on Saturday?

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Ran with the club. Felt pretty good. hamstrings are sore. My plan is to run every other day for a week. 10 percent more. cross train on off days. was nice to see the super three again.

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From Steve Hoper on Mon, Jun 26, 2006 at 14:25:01

Dude, it was great running with you for the first 200 meters on Sat.

Play it easy this week and don't over do it.

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I ran 3 easy miles with my boy. I was at the gym earlyer on the elyptical and bike for an hour. I felt like an old man running. My form seemed ridged and tiny was my stride.

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Ran 6 miles, slow as the day is long. took an hour. my quads cramped up the last mile. I ran with Jen who kept reminding me to take it easy. I tripped and fell down around mile 4. now i know am just about back to normal! because falling down in normal for me:):)

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cross trained for an hour. on bike and elliptical machine. then ran 6.2 miles. my legs are sore

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I ran down the road with the club. warm night. legs are sore. mostly from cross trianing. putting ice on my feet every night seeems to be helping.

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got up and ran 3 slow miles. slow at first. but i picked it up the last mile. will cross train tonight. I got along way to go to get back into the shape i need to be in. I can run for 60 minutes but after that i am spent.

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I ran with Dustin and Steve. Feeling pretty tired the entire work out. not sure why? felt good about getting the longest run that i have done in over 6 weeks. Steve looked real strong today! especially after he took off his shirt! He and Dustin picked up the pace around mile 6 and smoked me. I feel good about my progress this last week.

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From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Jul 03, 2006 at 11:52:55

Glad to see you running again!

From Steve Hooper on Mon, Jul 03, 2006 at 13:27:11

Hey Bill,

Easy with the fat jokes.

It was nice getting in a little longer run in wasn't it. Are you planning on running everyday this week? I think I'm going to try a short run in the morning and a short run at night. Still keeping the miles down around 3 miles or so per run.

Have a great 4th!

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I waddled out into the warm evening with my mp3 player in hopes of crusing to that runners plain of total exhaustion/elation equation.” runner high.” I completed my 6.2 mile journey and returned to my building to lock up. I got into the elevator, pushed the button to go to the bottom floor as the doors closed the elevator had become stuck. here I was standing in a frozen elevator in a locked up building. that would not be open for two days. thirsty dripping in sweat. I peered down at the buttons on the panel and noticed a call button that connected to some sweet lady. It took a long half hour but the fire department showed up.

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nice day for a run. overcast day. just took it easy and enjoyed the ride. slite discomfort in the left foot. nothing to write home to mom about.

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on my way to 40 plus. today was my big 42 day. i think i will run 42 miles this week to celebrate. may be i will buy 42 bucks worth of gummy bears. or drink 42 ounces of gatoraid. or make 42 prank phone calls. or tick off 42 drivers.

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From d-enz on Wed, Jul 05, 2006 at 22:48:43

Congrats on the 42. Hope all is going well, plan on running with the club on Thursday night.

From SuperFly on Thu, Jul 06, 2006 at 07:36:48

Happy Birthday Bill,

You should run 42 miles this week.

See ya tonight!

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Ran a few with the fab 3. a few miles with them is all i could handle. had to slow down after 6. good run. it nice to be running with friends.

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Ran three sore gruling miles. Each step was a gut check. I hope i can get this body into shape soon.

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Today Clyde and I went up to Steve’s home. We met Dustin at Steves place. On the way up Clyde and I were amazed at how many people were running the marathon course. We must have seen around thirty men, woman and children all dodging speeding cars. When we got to Steves place he had an adventure all mapped out. A rumble in the jungle! A dog eat dog path. As we were running, I could almost hear the faint sound of banjos echoing through the distant canyons. Childhood songs of “over the river and through the woods to grandmother house we go” came to mind. All was well until mile ten and Clyde put on the after burners. In the end Steve cooked up a great breakfast. I felt relieved that I was able to run that far. I met my goal of 42 miles this week. iam shooting for 50 next week. will try and do two a days at least twice next week.

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From Sasha Pachev on Tue, Jul 11, 2006 at 15:57:42

Bill:

I would suggest doing another two weeks of 40-45 and get used to it before you start doing 50.

From Bill on Tue, Jul 11, 2006 at 16:16:05

your probably right Sasha. i do not need to get injured again.

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Started out at 8:45 pm. it was still pretty hot. so kept the pace pretty easy. took me about 1 mile to warm up. stopped about 3x for about 1 min at a time to strech. i was unusally tight.

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I ran my old path this morning. The moon was full and fleeing the morning sun. I decided to be bold and wear the red body shirt. Have you ever seen a 40 year old in a body shirt? Makes you want to run!! (run away that is) I started out slow and picked up the pace. I really enjoy running in the morning. I feel I get a better work out because it is not so hot. Trying to train my mind to concentrate on my breathing and keep those negative thoughts that want me to slow down at bay. RAN ANOTHER 4 TONIGHT. CALFS GOT CRAMPS. HAD TO STOP. TOOK POTASIUM PILLS TONIGHT.

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From Jim on Wed, Jul 12, 2006 at 08:38:04

Hi Bill,

Thanks for the compliment. I'd love to be able to run a 2:45 marathon, but I don't think that will ever happen.

As far as training for an ultra, the main thing I think is time on your feet. Not necessarily miles, although that certainly does help. I generally follow a modified Hal Higdon format in that I go for my long run (20-35 miles) on Sunday's, 1 day for speed, 1 day for tempo and 1 day midweek for a longish run. I usually take Saturday's off. I'm currently training for a 100k next month in Oregon and also for the Wasatch Front 100 mile in Sept. so I'm trying to ramp the miles up. I'm lucky in that I can run to work and back, roughly 17.7 miles round trip. This helps get the miles up quickly. That's the physical part, the mental part is to lose brain cells in large amounts and become mental;-) It's mainly realizing that you're going to be in a race for hours and hours, possibly days. The race becomes your universe and nothing else matters. There's also the huge sense of accompliment when you finish something like a 100 mile run knowing that very few people will ever be able, or want, to do something like that.

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I started out around 8:30. all decked out and no one to run with. so I took the lonley trail by the virgin river and ended up running some of the painters half marathon route. My lower abs are very sore. takes me almost a mile of running to losen up. I could also tell that i had not ate properly because my energy level was way down. I need come to reality and realize that not eating right affects my training and performance.

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From Steve Hooper on Thu, Jul 13, 2006 at 16:33:53

The power of the mighty lunch buffett?

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Ran a few miles with Dustin and Steve at 8 pm. still very hot at this time so we decided to take it down by the river. we were running at a nice pace most of the way. I was just feeling good about every thing then steve decided he had had enough. he put it in high gear and took the lead for good. he must still be upset about my soap opera comment. took the hat off for this run. felt cooler not to have it on.

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Hot. 108 degrees today. I decided that thetread mill was for me. got the treadmill moving up tp 12.2

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met with Steve up at chuckawalla. We ran pretty easy up past the water tower and down some dirt trail. Had a good time. the miles go by so much faster when irun with a group. thinking about getting out of town. leave the heat for a day.

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From d-enz on Sat, Jul 15, 2006 at 17:13:16

Looks like you guys had a good run, the half marathon went good for both Clyde and I, we talked to a few of the runners after the race and told them to come out and run with us sometime soon. 51 miles for the week is great Bill, keep it up, how is the foot feeling?

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took a few steps in the 80 plus temps this morning. took me over a mile to just get past baby steps. legs and abs very sore. will do another 6 tonight. did 6.5 on the tread mill. to hot at night to be out with the animals.

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From Steve Hooper on Mon, Jul 17, 2006 at 19:41:11

Hey Bill,

Did you end-up making a doctors appt. for the lower stomach pain?

It sure is getting hot out there, isn't it!

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got up despite the incredible pull to stay in and sleep. a little sore. abs and had some calf problems around mile 4. had to stop and stretch. stoped and chated with the superfly for a few brief minutes. He looks fast even when he is just going slow. Ran another 4 tonight along the trail. calfs were really botherng me. had to stop. I think it is the heat. out ran four bikers on the trail tonigt. took a potasium pill. and guzzelled down 68 cent Gatoraide from Harmons.

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took on the tread mill again. calfs still get tight. they seem to losen up after the work out.

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From Sasha Pachev on Thu, Jul 20, 2006 at 16:09:58

Now your training is starting to look good. Keep it up and try very hard not to get injured.

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ran easy

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ran 10 k race. ended up running 38:21. kind of slow. but it was a good race just coming back. I need to work on my speed work. I ended up getting third in my division. I have somework to do.

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July 24th started out being a fine day. Went running with Steve and Clyde and Dustin up near Steve’s place. Steve had this 17-mile trail all mapped out. our adventure began at the base of a mountain in pine valley. We were all decked out with camel packs and power bars. The trail looked simple on paper, I thought Steve must have got the map from Daniel Boons training guide for marathoners. About ten yards into the trail we ran into one-way Willy and his dog Ralph. Willy was all packed for a three-day hike on the same trail we were about to tackle in a couple of hours. The trail was steep and full of deadly ankle breaking rocks. A challenge that even mighty Brigham Young may of declined. The views of the valley floor were spectacular. About 6 miles into our 17 mile tour we decided as a group we better turn back because the trail did not appear to be getting much better. So we took our rag tagged war torn legs back down the trail. I gave my usual donation of blood sweat and tears to this happy trail falling down a record 5 times. We met up with one-way Willy who briefly told us that if we would of kept going the trail would of gotten even worse. At the end of the run we were able to get into a nice cold creek. or "Crick" if your from Pine valley.

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From SuperFly on Tue, Jul 25, 2006 at 11:51:29

Good job Bill!

I'm impressed with how you've been able to "jump" right back into things after being off for so long. If you keep a firm training plan from now to marathon day you'll be finishing in the top 50 overall for sure.

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RAN AROUND ON TRAIL. HOT NIGHT MUST OF BEEN TRIPLE DIGIT.

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Got up at 6 am. Walked out the door and the warm air could of melted a chocolate bar. I put on my mp3 player, and found only one side of the head phones worked. This caused my right leg to move faster! I really notice how much my body wants to slow down after mile 4. I have to really concentrate to keep my pace up. I need to get my endurance up. will run again tonight. went another 8 tonight. it is hot

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From steve on Wed, Jul 26, 2006 at 11:07:08

Hey Bill, way to get up and run this morning. That will be great to get in 12 for the day.

Have you sent in your shoes yet?

From SuperFly on Thu, Jul 27, 2006 at 08:21:46

Way to put in the miles. Your week is looking good so far- finish it strong. See ya tonight!

From d-enz on Thu, Jul 27, 2006 at 08:54:03

Good job on the miles so far this week. Probably won't see you guys tonight, I'm heading out to Colorado, but will catch you guys next week.

From steve on Thu, Jul 27, 2006 at 13:06:57

Wow! Way to pump-up the miles. How are the legs feeling this morning?

See you tonight.

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I went out last night with the club fully expecting to have a good work out. It was hot and humid. Around mile 5 my body decided to go south. Unfortunately Steve and Clyde wanted to go north. I felt it was heat exhaustion. Steve suggested t was probably all the miles I did the day before catching up to me. Steve held back and towed me back to the park.

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I woke up late, decided to go for 6 this morning. made me late for work. took about a mile to get into it. legs feel tired. went another 4 on the tread mill

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From SuperFly on Fri, Jul 28, 2006 at 10:25:48

Good job last night Bill- Also good job getting up and running this morning. I saw you running on my way to work by the Power Sports motorcycle store. I honked but you were in your groove with the head phones on.

From Steve on Fri, Jul 28, 2006 at 11:38:55

Way to get up and get out this morning. You're a smart man for just getting out and going no matter what. I've been slacking this morning and now it's 11:25am and so hot out. I'm debating if I should just go now before it gets crazy hot out.

From SuperFly on Fri, Jul 28, 2006 at 12:37:15

Bill I'll see ya a my house at 6:30 am tomorrow morning.

If you have any questions just call.

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Took off with Clyde. we only did 15 but it felt like 26. We did not run fast. kept a pretty slow pace. I am glad this week is over. Clyde is amazing runner. He is getting better all the time. I think he could run a 2:30 this year in STG marathon. looking forward to a day off. Clyde gave me some sort of drink at the end of the run. I think it helped me recover some. I hope they don't test me monday for Roids:):) I viewed my miles this week 69.25 and got a little disapointed. decided to correct the problem and run another 2 tonight. now i feel better. ahh

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From Steve on Sun, Jul 30, 2006 at 19:06:07

You are OUT OF CONTROL!

I think I'm just ticked that you made it over 70 for the week and I didn't.

Way to go with your work-outs for the week. I think if we're able to keep this up we're going to end up doing pretty decent at St. George.

Are you planning on running the Hobble Creek Half? If so I think July 31 is the cut-off.

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wanted to run some famous dustin yasso 800's but my body just was not in the mood. did another 6.2 on the treadmill. the treadmill smokes at 12.5 mph

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Got up late. ran some Hills. Will run about 7 tonight.

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went an easy 5. finaly cooling down. did another 6.2 on the tread mill.

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From d-enz on Wed, Aug 02, 2006 at 10:48:23

You're the man already getting in a lot of miles for the week and last week was pretty impressive too. I don't think I will be able to go up and do the Hobblecreek Half, we have a high school meet that day. I am thinking about doing the Provo Canyon Half next Saturday. Colorado was nice but hard to do long runs alone.

From Superfly on Wed, Aug 02, 2006 at 14:15:05

Good work this week!

The drink mix we had on Saturday was Accelorade- I bought it at GNC in a 3 or 4lb container. Its nothing amazing but works better than water, or powerade or gatorade.

From steve on Wed, Aug 02, 2006 at 14:26:44

Way to go with your workouts this week!

I'm not sure how long this cooler weather will last.

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only did 3 this morning. Thursday night is club night here in St.George. Met up with Clyde at the park. As I approached he looked like a young Sigmund Freud with his goatee. I think he asked me how my mother was doing. Steve came a few minutes later. And I guess Dustin had a day up at Zion Park running through the narrows dodging flash floods all day. Steve, Clyde and my self pushed forward into the night for a 9-mile tour. Steve and Clyde were rambling about their favorite barney show while I was gasping for air and wondering where I could find an oxygen machine. I feel like I run like a rental truck. The kind that has the sticker on the dashboard stating not to exceed 45 mph. I am getting worried about Steve. Every time we run, he is getting some strange cat calls from non female fans in trucks. We may have to start calling him “pretty boy Steve.” I finally caught back up with them around mile 8. Glided our way back to the park.

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got up at 6 am and did 6. thank goodness for ibropen. I am battling a blister sore on my toe from my new shoes. will do another 4 tonight.

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From Superfly on Fri, Aug 04, 2006 at 09:19:34

Bill your putting together a pretty good week. Good job! I can't get over how fast you've came back into the action. I need to stop thinking about how I can out run Logan and Jose, and start worring about how I can out run the bull.

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Ran with the club. started up in the hills above oak grove. ran about 7 miles of hills, then finally started decending down to st.george. fun run. lots to see. We seen about 40 wild turkeys. Every thing was cool until Steve tried recruit them for the club. I tried to tell him we already had enough turkeys in the club!I am thrilled to get my first 20 in this year. left foot just behinf the toes sarted cramping up around mile 13.

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I had a bad night. got up late. I could not get into running mode for about a mile. Ran another 10 tonight. felt pretty good.

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From steve on Mon, Aug 07, 2006 at 10:14:41

Hey Bill,

Good run on Sat. and getting in 80 for the week!

I had a tough time this morning as well. I wasn't sore, I just could really get going to fast.

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Got up late. ran 6. was late for work. work is not that important anyway. pain level 1-10 I would say it was a 3. went another 6 tonight. the moon was full and it was around 100 degrees. I cramped up around mile 4. calfs and legs. pain level was at least a 4.

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Rain, let it rain. Nice to run in the rain. body feels tired. pain level 3. ran another 7 tonight. went to a yoga class and played raquet ball. had a severe cramp in the calf at yoga class.

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From Superfly on Wed, Aug 09, 2006 at 08:27:29

Good job this morning. I came in from my run just before the rain started this morning. I am going to do 80 or so this week.

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took the day off. traveled to beaver for work meeting. calf feels sore.

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messaged the calf. iced it thursday night. wrapped it and ran an easy six miles this morning.

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met up with the club. ran 10 with them. I had to turn back. my left calf was bugging me. i did not want to push it.

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From steve on Mon, Aug 14, 2006 at 11:29:51

Hey Bill,

How's that calf feeling this morning?

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I went to the gym at 4:30 and decided to do a few miles on the treadmill. As I began, I noticed some sweet old lady next to me running at a nice 8 min mile pace. I smiled as I cranked it up to 9 mph. She bellowed out like a dragon on roids “hey sunny lets get it on.” I glanced over with utter shock. Then I said “ bring it” she cranked it up to 9.5 mph, and I cranked it up to 10 mph. She looked like she was going to loose her dentures. I briefly held on to the side rails and she screamed, “that’s cheating sunny.” She cranked it up another notch to 10.5. I am use to being last on the club but there is no way in heck I am going to let this lady on the other side of 50 show me up. I cranked it up to 11. I thought there is no way she can maintain this pace for long. To my surprise she kept it up for almost a mile. After my victory lap on the treadmill. She left with a smile and I left with the feeling that father time is trying to catch me. I got up this morning looked in the mirror and saw my buzzed head. I got this army hair cut saturday. I am hoping it will help me take 30 seconds off my mile. Calf still a little sore. it does feel better then saturday. ran 11 tonight.

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From Superfly on Tue, Aug 15, 2006 at 09:47:53

Good work Bill. Your an animal. That poor little old lady. Now she can say she's ran with the bulls.

From Sasha Pachev on Wed, Aug 16, 2006 at 15:21:43

Are you sure she was that old? There are very very few 50 year old women in the world that can run one mile in 5:30. Either that, or the treadmill could be broken.

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got up a little late. ran 4. soaked my calf in a hot tub. still sore but it is managable. ran another 8 tonight. slow at first. had a big lunch all you can eat pizza. I thought that ment all they had pizza!

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From Superfly on Wed, Aug 16, 2006 at 08:47:29

All those miles are going to start paying off soon. I'm exited to see how you do at Hobble Creek. Good job!

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ran a hard 4 miles this morning. the mind was willing but the body rebelled and said it had enouph. I went another 6 tonight. around mile 4 had discomfort in right calf. stopped and messaged for a few minutes. then i resumed running. The money train must of traveled my way! I found 35 cents. Hey does any one have a back hoe i can barrow tomorrow night! Show me the money!

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ran seven up from tuacahn high school into ivins. no turtles in sight

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From steve on Fri, Aug 18, 2006 at 14:36:29

Hey Bill,

I hope you have a great time on your trip!

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Ran on the ship. every one kept getting in the way. tehy were acting like they were on vaction or somthing?

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Ran Home from work. Man is it ever hot. Holy fry pan. 9 pm still 98 degrees out side. I think I ate to much on the ship. I probably gained 15 lbs. that is after each meal. we had assigned seating for dinner and no one would sit with us after the first night. I guess they felt I was sick or had some sort of eating disorder?

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From Sasha Pachev on Tue, Aug 22, 2006 at 17:05:35

Are you serious about the 15 pounds of weight gain in a couple of days?

From Bill on Tue, Aug 22, 2006 at 17:08:40

I look like the good year blimp! I will be rolling down the Hill in springville!!

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“A Day of analogy”

I paid for my vacation today around mile eleven. I whipped out my credit card and slid it through the machine and it came back stating over the limit. If I were from Russia I would say you can’t get goats milk out of a wild bull. Or if I worked at the hospital I would say, “ you can’t get blood out of a turnip.” Or if I was a geography teacher I would say don’t buy beachfront property in Montana. Or if I was self-employed I would say don’t move to central Utah if you need fast Internet.

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I ran 6 miles today. set my alarm and got out the door. i was doing fine, with some discomfort in my left calf. around mile 5 i met up with the pine view x country team. I told myself here is your chance to show off. But my calf screamed at me and forced me to stop running. hopefully i can work this out before saturday. went 6 more tonight. calf still not in good shape.

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ran with dustin,clyde and steve. tapering for the half saturday.

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From Sasha Pachev on Fri, Aug 25, 2006 at 12:20:12

Good luck in the race!

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ran down hobble creek. i woke up at 6 am and drove from salt lake to mapleton cought the last bus 6:45. It was a awsome site. lots of good runners. among them was are team. the st.george runing club. Clyde,Dustin,Steve. It Was a good race. I knew i could not run at full race pace. But i felt like i could at least use the race for a training run. My left calf really bugged me from the first step. I figured it was fitting since the race is called HOBBLE creek half. going to salt lake for a couple of days. i have a work conference.

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From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Aug 28, 2006 at 11:27:36

You forgot to mention your time. According to the race results it was 1:25:51. This makes sub-3:00 a possibility in St. George, although 3:05-3:10 would be a more realistic expectation.

From dustin on Mon, Aug 28, 2006 at 12:51:20

Nice work on the half marathon, you still amaze me with how fast you can bounce back from injuries and how you are able to run through pain. Good luck with your training this week. We are heading out to Colorado on Friday for the long weekend.

From Steve on Tue, Aug 29, 2006 at 22:18:51

Hey Bill,

Way to go on Sat! How have you been feeling? I hope all is well and your calf isn't bugging too bad. Last night I woke at about 4:00am to major muscle cramps in my calf. I seriously thought they we're going to straighten out.

I hope you're having a good time in SLC.

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While in salt lake. I ran up behind the capital. I was observing the fine constuction going on on the capital and i biffed it. I went down like a falling tree. I will come back and do better tomorrow.

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From Dustin on Wed, Aug 30, 2006 at 09:51:55

Bill you are scaring me with your falling down, be careful out there on the road. Great race on Saturday, feeling any soreness?

From steve on Wed, Aug 30, 2006 at 22:14:15

TIMBER!

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I witnessed a hit and run last night! I was running along 100 so by the under pass near 1000 e. poor thing zipped in front of A car. the poor guy was flopping around on the ground until another car ran him over (the poor thing.) to make things worse i almost ran him over going home from work. My calf feels like the prom queen from Torrey utah has been chewing on it.

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ran with steve, dustin and steve olsen. took it pretty easy most of the way. I worked on my calf about 20 minutes

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From Dustin on Fri, Sep 01, 2006 at 08:36:42

Bill thanks for the socks, hope your weekend goes well, I wish I was going to be around to run the 20 miler with you guys.

From Sasha Pachev on Fri, Sep 01, 2006 at 12:55:18

Good work.

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ran a nice 12

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Ran 20 miles with Steve. from veyo to the finish line at the park. We ran so fast, Clyde would of begged for us to stop!

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ran nine good miles this morning. I am a little sore just above the heal, back of ankle. felt fairly good most of the run. I am still wearing ace bandage around the left calf. I will give it a couple of days before i take it off when i run. I ran another 10 tonight. clyde is a real motivator.

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ran 6 miles. took me about two miles to warm up. I am a little sore. it was 80 degrees this morning. it also pretty dark in the morning now. ran another ten with Clyde tonight. we were suppose to meet Steve, but he bailed. I am glad Clyde was there because i do not think i would of ran those quality miles. lots of hills and the wind was real strong tonight. it was great to run with it.

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got the lazy body up. the moon was full as it bagan to set in the west.it took me 3 miles to get into a comfortable pace. Achilles heal right leg still sore. ice and streatching it often as i can. ran 13 more tonight with Clyde and Dustin in the rain

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From Dustin Ence on Thu, Sep 07, 2006 at 11:36:39

Hey Bill, you're putting in the miles this week, how many are you hoping to run this week. I'll probably run more miles toward the end of the week, I started the week off a little slow, traveling home from Colorado most of Monday.

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ran 6 this morning in the moon light. very nice. a little sore. right leg hurts some.

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Ran with steve and clyde from gunlock resevore to the park. i feel like hambuger. had to slow down big time the second ten miles. rained the last 8 miles.

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From Superfly on Mon, Sep 11, 2006 at 10:02:14

Bill your an animal- Good job on steping it up this week and getting in such a good week. It will pay off in less than a month. The best part about it is it's all down hill from here- It's almost time to start tapering off.

Hope your foot feels better.

From steve on Mon, Sep 11, 2006 at 11:01:07

what a rocking week!

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went six easy miles this morning. Right ankle still sore from trying to act like i am 26. Iced it all weekend after a tough 20. probably time for new Shoes. the nike air miler looks interesting. ran another 6 tonight down the lonley trial.

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From Dustin on Mon, Sep 11, 2006 at 13:19:56

Hope the ankle gets better, heck of a job last week hitting that high mileage probably time to start tapering off a little. I'm pretty concerned right now about my blisters, no running for me for the next little while. I just ordered the Nike Zoom Miler, so I will show it to you when it comes in. When I was trying to order the shoes online yesterday everywhere I checked said they were out of stock, so I was then going to order the Asics Speedstars? I think the same ones you and Clyde have, anyway when I logged onto Eastbay today I was able to order the Nike's so we'll see if they come in or not. At this point it wouldn't matter what kind of shoes I had on, my feet aren't even up to walking.

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Got up this morning. Barley had the will to walk let alone run. My shoes need to be burned. My feet and joints are telling me it is time to buy new shoes.

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I had a good run this morning. it took me about three miles to get over the normal aches and pains. I picked up the pace some and ran it on home. ran a few more miles tonight. the St.George Marathon is getting close. need to stay injury free.

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From Dustin Ence on Thu, Sep 14, 2006 at 10:48:00

Bill,

What time are you guys going to run tonight? I am going to try to run a few miles after school and see how the feet hold up, that will probably determine if I can run much later tonight.

From Superfly on Thu, Sep 14, 2006 at 11:00:12

Way to go on the miles Bill.

I was going to tell you yeasterday that the best day to day shoe you can buy, and put a lot of miles on is the asic Landreths. That may not be spelled right but these are really good training shoes if your pretty neutral in you running stride. I'd go with these over anything else.

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Ran 9 with the club. Steve and Clyde must of smelt food around mile 5 and took off. Dustin and I took the rose garden tour and ended up missing dinner. what a bunch of hogs.

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From Dustin on Fri, Sep 15, 2006 at 09:21:11

Good Run last night, thanks for hanging back with me, just couldn't get the legs and body moving, but I was glad I could get out and give it a try, a few more days and miles and I should be back to normal.

From Sasha Pachev on Fri, Sep 15, 2006 at 14:23:16

Good mileage this week, but I am concerned you might be overdoing it packing 14-15 mile days back to back without proper preparation earlier. You should probably ease off a bit - an occasional 14 mile day should be followed by a couple of 8 mile days.

From Bill on Sat, Sep 16, 2006 at 23:38:39

Sasha, I always apply preperation H for each run!

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ran 11 tonight. it was really windy. dust all over.

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ran with clyde and Steve. Nice and cool. I woke up around 5:50 and was suppos to meet the guys at chuckawalla. Ended up getting there about 6:15. I did not eat or drink any thing before the run and i paid the price around mile 14. I bonked. barley made it back. got my new shoes in the mail. can't wait to try them out.

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ran 9 good miles this morning in the dark. only 55 degrees. it felt good to be running in cooler temps. new shoes feel good.

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From steve on Tue, Sep 19, 2006 at 00:28:21

Way to start the week off right! How are you feeling after Sat?

From steve on Tue, Sep 19, 2006 at 00:30:09

Glad to hear the shoes are working out for you. I really need to get a new pair, I don't know if I'm going to make it before our first order comes in.

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I got up this morning with little desire to run. I put on my new shoes anf glided down the road. they are so smooth and light. I may just wear them for the marathon instead of my speed stars. a nice 54 Degrees this morning. I will run another 8 or so tonight. ran another 9 tonight. not a good run. this drug free stuff is for the birds. hurts to much to push it.

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From Dustin on Tue, Sep 19, 2006 at 10:37:56

Hey Bill,

I got my shoes last Friday and tried them out on my Saturday run, felt good and I am pretty sure I'm going to wear them in the marathon. Are you doing the Swiss Days? I'm thinking about it, but would also like to do some miles after the race, would you be interested? I would like to run somewhere on the marathon course, let me know what you are planning this week. I won't be there Thursday night we have a cross country meet up in Enterprise.

From Dustin on Tue, Sep 19, 2006 at 12:41:55

Either route sounds good to me Bill. I was thinking around 10 to 12 miles max.

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I am the Wild Bull and I am an addict! I ran just after work around 4:30, I proceeded up to Steve’s shoes of pain in hopes of maybe having him run a few miles. No Steve so I went up top snow canyon parkway and ran over to Washington to green springs drive. Down river road to 100 s then back up to tabernacle. I was feeling real good so I was pushing the pace most of the way.

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It was such a nice morning. I took 800 mg of ibuprofen last night. I woke up and was actually able to run at a good pace after about 1 mile warm up. It was 54 Degrees. Ran with Steve tonight. we had a good run. it was like old times again. just him and I and the road ahead. for a bald guy, He kept a pretty good pace.

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From Dustin on Thu, Sep 21, 2006 at 12:22:44

Hey Bill

I won't be there tonight to run with the club, but I'm planning on doing the Swiss Days 5K and then doing some more miles afterwards on the marathon course.

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Ran 5 k. started out to slow. then ran 10 more with the club

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went out for a walk about. feeling kind of tired for some reason. along the way took a break and helped a couple of woman with children in the van change a flat tire. wrm yesterday around 90 degrees. still nice to run in compared to what it has been this last summer.

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ran six miles in the dark this morning. felt real tired for some reason. not sure what the problem is. My wife said she counted a 100 demons in me the other day. So I must be bloated?

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From Dustin on Tue, Sep 26, 2006 at 15:16:58

Wild Demon

Bill I am going to probably run around 45 miles this week, then 20 to 30 next week leading up to the big dance. I'm heading out the door right now to the track to run 6 miles, my goal will be to run the 6 right at a goal pace of 6:20, talk to you later

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Decided to try out the tread mill. ran 1 mile to rec center for warm up. decided to see how i would feel after 13 miles at marathon pace 6:20. felt pretty good. bring on the marathon.

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From Dustin on Thu, Sep 28, 2006 at 09:20:39

You're an animal Bill 13 miles at race pace.

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Ran with Steve, Clyde, and Dustin. I think we are all ready for pr type of performances. get out the barbi!!

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ran some of the slowest miles i have ran in some time. warm night 90 plus degrees. gettimng ready for the marathon next week.

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went out with Steve, Clyde, Dustin. started from central the start line of the marathon next week. the [plan was to run about 13 of the course. We got to veyo, and i had to take a pit stop. Steve was having some issues with his shoes and legs. We fell way behind Clyde and Dustin. By the time Steve and i got going again,we were miles behind. Steve was not having a good day. So i ran on ahead and met up with clyde and dustin returning in the car about mile 12. I was feeling pretty good so i decided to have them pick me up on the way back. I was able to get about 5 more mile's. I was beginning to think I would make it back to st.george before they picked me up.

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From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Oct 02, 2006 at 11:41:32

Good run, and nice picture. Now it is time to taper.

From Dave Holt on Mon, Oct 02, 2006 at 12:47:28

Sorry I missed you guys Saturday.

Sounds like you got a nice run in.

See you Saturday!

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Ran a slow 3 miles. My calves were extremely tight. And every time pushed off on the right calf I could feel a twitch. I stopped running and stretched. I walked home to be on the safe side.

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From Dave Holt on Tue, Oct 03, 2006 at 13:34:44

I'm sure its from your big run Saturday. Keep it iced and loose and it will feel better by Saturday.

From Dustin on Tue, Oct 03, 2006 at 15:14:50

Hey Bill

Funny you mentioned that web link I have already been on it a few times figuring out my goal pace, I'm thinking 2:47, but also considering 2:45. Anyway thanks for the info and working out the water tables.

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still having some calf issues. went home and iced it down last night.

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Ran 6 easy miles up to steves store and back down. calf's feel better. first time all week.

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From steve hooper on Thu, Oct 05, 2006 at 09:21:12

Hey Bill,

Sorry I missed you yesterday. We closed on our house in the afternoon and spent the morning finishing up some last min. touch-ups. I'm glad to hear your claf's are feeling better!

From Dave Holt on Thu, Oct 05, 2006 at 13:46:24

Perfect timing for the legs to be feeling better!

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Ran with the club. Steve,Dustin, Clyde, and Dave showed. We ran out to Steves store and back. We did a mile tempo run half way back. The city already had the finish line all set up at the park. I think we are ready to all have pr times. I had a good night sleep last night. i do not think i will get much sleep tonight.

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From Superfly on Tue, Oct 10, 2006 at 12:36:56

Wild Bull are you there? How are you feeling? I've been sore the last couple of days but today (tuesday) I'm starting to come out of it.

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Ran with a few friends and the company of 4,600 runners. People were screaming at me and trying to make me drink out of some cups. Occasionally I ran into some person who had a stick of Vaseline. I wonder what they wanted me to do with that? The first few miles were interesting. Someone biffed it right next to me and got trampled. Around mile 4 I ran over several road kills. Spots of blood and bone. I thought to my self. "Poor Clyde and Dustin, may they rest in piece." I was moving nice and felt good until Veyo hill. Then my right calf told me that I was a pain to carry, and it wanted to quit. The moon looked cool. Big and bright. I did not get my goal time, But there will be other marathons. I had a good time. I was glad to find Clyde and Dustin alive and well at the finish line.

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From Dustin Ence on Tue, Oct 10, 2006 at 17:28:50

Enjoyed the humor of your post Bill. Sorry the calf injury was still bothering you Saturday, but like you said there will be other marathons. Just ease back into things and be cautious of causing any of further injuries. I'm thinking as part of my training through the winter I might start lifting a little and doing some more things to get stronger, especially through my core area.

From steve on Tue, Oct 10, 2006 at 21:14:22

Sweet blog!

So Bill, what are you and I going to do to redeem our souls from post 3 hour hell? We are so freakin close it's driving me crazy!

I hope your calves are doing better.

From Dave Holt on Wed, Oct 11, 2006 at 11:05:24

Bill, I've had a few of those types of races myself. Great attitude to come out of it. Isn't it all about TRYING to have some fun?!

From Superfly on Wed, Oct 11, 2006 at 11:28:53

I think the Wild Bull should drink Red Bull on race day. It gives you wings!

From Sasha Pachev on Wed, Oct 11, 2006 at 22:16:34

Bill - you've put in some good training in the last two months. Unfortunately, you have not yet had the time to let it sink in. It takes a while. Run easy for a couple of weeks, then continue your regular training routine and run the Valley of Fire. You should do quite a bit better. And since your calves have been giving you problems in the past, stretch and massage them regularly as a prevention measure.

From Sasha Pachev on Wed, Oct 11, 2006 at 22:25:51

One more thought - I entered your Hobblecreek in the predictor and it produced almost exactly the time you ran in St. George. Granted that both races were apparently hampered by non-endurance issues, so we should take the numbers with a grain of salt, still it would make sense to say that what holds your marathon back is your anaerobic threshhold speed (roughly, the fastest pace you can hold for an hour).

To fix - measure out a 3 mile stretch of road, flat or slightly downhill, and run it twice a week at 6:15 pace (flat) or faster if downhill. Maybe bring Clyde along, as well as other members of the club - two setting the pace upfront, and two swinging whips behind in case you start falling back.

When you get used to this, do that stretch twice in one workout. Make sure it is always the same stretch so you can monitor your progress.

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I ran two easy miles. picked up 35 cents along the way. I guess this is my pay day.

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went out and ran 6 slow easy miles. legs and hip flexors are sore. also calf is sore. I think I will take the rest of the week off.

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From Sasha Pachev on Thu, Oct 12, 2006 at 10:03:13

6 might have been too much, but if you could run that far at all, you'll probably benefit from easy 2-3 miles a day on soft surface while you are recovering.

From steve on Thu, Oct 12, 2006 at 13:11:34

6:00 tonight it is!

From steve on Thu, Oct 12, 2006 at 13:17:38

I think taking it easy is a smart idea.

No reason to go out and mess anything up. I seriously think it would be good to get a message and of course keep on stretching.

I have a message scheduled for Wed. I'm hoping to get this tighness out of my hips and calves.

I was able to get out this morning and do an easy 3.

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Ran some easy miles with Dave and Steve. Two young ladys showed up to rumble.

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From steve hooper on Fri, Oct 13, 2006 at 10:24:11

And rumble we did! How's the body feeling after last night?

From Bill on Fri, Oct 13, 2006 at 10:31:05

I feel ok. I got the stick out and used it on the calfs last night.

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ran six very easy miles. stoped several times. right calf bugging me. will not run tomorrow.

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Decided to rest the right Calf today. It was bugging me yesterday. I would rather rest and recover then risk pulling it and putting myself on the injured list all winter.

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Ran 6 good miles. hip flexers bothering me some. right calf still sore. picked up the pace for 1 good mile out ran the traffic up river road. the Rocky theme just gets me going. took two ibs. Not ready to up the miles yet.

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ran 3 miles. right calf started really bothering me around mile 3. stopped running and walked back. will cross train tomorrow.

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Went "spinning" this morning for an hour. Good exercise and it gives my body a break from my running injuries.

Decided to do some cross dressing. So I put on my be girly out fit and went running! (I ment cross training? Not cross-dressing.) I ran down to the rec center and glided on the elliptical machine for 45 minutes. Then I went into the Pilates class and showed of my flexibility. (Oh the pain.) My calf’s had a major heart attack. After my experience I ran back to work. Side note: chicks dig men who do Pilates.

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From Superfly on Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 11:56:20

Sweet photo! What a stud.

From Dustin Ence on Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 13:41:08

I'll have to give the valley of fire some thought, probably in good enough shape to tackle another marathon right?

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Ran with the club. Brother Holt and Brother Behunin decided to see if they could kill an old man. We went up the dreaded main street hill up to the desert reserve and cut across the golf course. I began to get discomfort in the right calf on the trail. By the time we got to the golf course I had to slow down. I ended up walking back to my work about a mile. Iced the calf last night and messaged it. Feel a little better today. I am not going to run on it for a week and let it heal.

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From steve hooper on Thu, Oct 19, 2006 at 10:29:12

Good thing you glided before Pilates.

From Dustin Ence on Thu, Oct 19, 2006 at 10:50:48

Hey Bill good work doing some cross training. I probably won't be able to run with the club tonight, I have a scout roundtable meeting at 7:30, I haven't been in months so I should really try to make it there tonight. I am planning on Saturday morning. Do you guys have a time and place? I saw on the website Steve had down 6:00 am, ask if anybody is up for moving it to at least 7:00 am, still pretty dark and chilly at 6:00 am?

From Dustin Ence on Thu, Oct 19, 2006 at 14:25:49

Bill Thursday nights still probably works the best for me, I just have this meeting once a month. I'll plan on Saturday morning at 7 at Chuckawalla.

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Eliptical machine 45 minutes, stair machine 15 minites. weights legs srms abs, 30 min. shootaround basketball.

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From Steve Hooper on Tue, Oct 24, 2006 at 09:39:17

Hey Bill,

Did you get my message with the massage therapists phone number?

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WEIGHT LIFT 30 MIN, STAIR CLIMBER 15 MIN, ELIP 30 MIN.

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From Dustin Ence on Wed, Oct 25, 2006 at 21:45:50

How are things going Bill? Is the calf starting to feel any better? Thanks for the two emails I liked the top 10 and that was quite a fall that Kenyan took, but hey I wouldn't be too ashamed the man won $125,000.

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Ran two easy miles. I ran to the recreation center. used the stair stepper 20 minutes. weights, 30 minutes, upeer body and legs weight machines. then went to Pilates. good streatching class.

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From Dave Holt on Thu, Oct 26, 2006 at 09:08:27

How did it feel Bill?

We miss you at club, but get that leg feeling better

From Superfly on Thu, Oct 26, 2006 at 11:14:05

I hope the wild bull will run wild again.

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Ran three easy miles, 20 min on stair master, 30 minutes weights. right calf feels like it is slowley getting better. still tight.

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Ran with Bill Rogers (Dave) Alan Culpepper (Clyde) and a bald Prefontaine (Steve) Was feeling ok most of the run. We started off at the Dixie center. It was a little cold. We ran at a good comfortable pace. ( Must be hold back for old man day or something? ) Managed to run 6 fairly comfortably. only a little sorness in right calf. Feels good to run with the club again.

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From steve hooper on Mon, Oct 30, 2006 at 09:30:38

How are you feeling today?

From steve hooper on Mon, Oct 30, 2006 at 16:27:20

Deja la reunión en el parque en 5:15

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Ran at 4:15. Went up diagnal street. down sunset and around the black mountain. legs feel ok. abs were a little sore. calfs feel ok. just missed Steves voice message that he was meeting at the park to run a few:(:(

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From Dustin on Tue, Oct 31, 2006 at 09:08:07

Glad to see you are feeling a little better. Are you thinking of doing the Butch Cassidy race? I have a shirt that you left up at the cabin, I'll get it to you some time.

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Decided to dress for this goolish night and scare some of the competition. I did my best Clyde inpersonation and went out on the trail. no wimps allowed! not man or beast dared share the trail this night.

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A new month has arrived. Woke up this morning and went spinning for an hour. What a trip dude. Totally awesome experience. Steve would say “sweet” Moving to the sounds of rock. Clyde would say “get a gun” I am still feeling sore. abs and feet, calf tight but getting better. I think my flexibility is getting better. I ran from main street and ran up the the Running center. felt a little sore at first. Calf. Ran up red cliff and up the switchback trail then back down to the recreation center to my Pilates class. I think this class is helping with my flexibility. I took some emer-gen-c last night to see if it helped me in recovery. I do not seem as sore today.

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Ran with the club. Dave,Clyde,Steve. (Dustin was sick) went up main toward Skyline drive. all Hills. took a loopty loop up by the dixie rock. then down 9th east. down to tab and back to the park. Steve and Dave took an unexpected turn before we hit 400 E and flew to the park. calfs got sore at the end and began to tighten up. I think going up and down steep hills have a big effect.

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From Dave Holt on Fri, Nov 03, 2006 at 08:50:05

I was planning on trying to make it over to pick up my award today. But if you want to grab it that would be great. Then I wouldn't have to worry about trying to get over there. Thanks!

You seem to be running pretty well. Keep on top of those calves.

From Dustin on Fri, Nov 03, 2006 at 09:04:46

Good run. Are you planning on doing the race tomorrow? How is the calf feeling. I'm still feeling a bit sick and still having some hip issues.

From Dustin on Fri, Nov 03, 2006 at 09:12:30

Bill, do you know is everyone wearing their blue singlets tomorrow? What's the dress code?

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easy does it miles

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ran the butch cassidy race. cottonwood trees attacked my allergies with vengence. not one of my better races. 40 min. Toby and Martin both passed me like I was standing still.

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From Superfly on Sat, Nov 04, 2006 at 21:12:57

Bill good job today. We had to leave pretty quick after. My allergies were soo bad too. I wasn't sure what it was but maybe it was the trees too.

From steve hooper on Mon, Nov 06, 2006 at 13:25:25

Hey Bill,

Sorry to hear you allergies kicked in on Sat. How's that calf feeling after the race?

I'm planning on running mile repeats at Worthen Park @ 5pm today. You're more than welcome.

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I was not feeling to great. But i needed to get a few miles. lower abs hurt. not to much energy. Ran pretty slow most of the way. I was glad to get in a few miles.

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I started off at a pretty good pace. (6:30) around mile 6, my body was telling me to slow down. My hip flexors started hurting. It was dark and the moon had not yet come out. I was running on the side of the road when an unexpected pothole about ripped my right ankle off. (Oh the pain!) As I crossed the bridge and came up on the river to jump rocks, I slipped off the rock and went down into the cold wet water. I ran back sloshing and wiping the tears from my poor little red cheeks.

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From Dustin Ence on Wed, Nov 08, 2006 at 11:30:31

Bill take it easy on the road. I think your new nickname should be wildcrash, instead of the bull. Hope everything is ok. Are you going to be there tomorrow night? Haven't seen you for awhile.

From Dave Holt on Wed, Nov 08, 2006 at 14:00:13

Bill, I feel as if we need to go on a Clyde hunt again.

We must break his silence!

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went spinning in the morning and then went out running later tonight. Abs felt sore after run. ran fron chucawalla down dead mans trail up dixie drive back up snowcanyon pk. decided to start using my GPS to monitor my speed and distance.

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Ran with the club tonight. ran 3 before i met up with Dave and Steve. Good run. I got introduced to webb Hill. Steve and Dave pored on the speed when we got to river road. I picked it up a little but I felt flat. They both trashed me. This tells me I have some speed work to do. getting soft and lazy. I also need to recognize that both these guys are awesome runners.

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From Dustin Ence on Fri, Nov 10, 2006 at 09:14:01

Thanks for the info on not meeting tomorrow. I guess I will just have to sleep in.

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Today I was at the Motorcycle shop getting a few parts for the Bike and I beheld Clyde running down the road. I yelled at him and he kept going. I bellowed his name out, as a father would to his way word son. He turned around and staired me down. What have I done? I thought to my self as he approched. He smiled and said he did not recognize me at first. seeing him run inspired me to go out and run a few. I ran down river road fleeing my neighbors dog. traffic was terrible. I felt pretty sore at mile 4. garmin measured run at 8.20

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This morning I took my family to the annual turkey trot. My 16 year old son Cody gave me a good run. Feeling sore abs. legs. Tonight Steve called and we decided to get together and run a few with Clyde. We ran down to Pine view high school track and talked to Dave and his XC team. They were running a fund raiser for the XC Team running laps. I did ok the first 5 laps. After that I had to slow down. Steve and Clyde were flying. I Decided that i would have a better work out if i ran one lap at fast pace, then back off and wait for clyde and steve to come around again and pick it up. Felt good to get some speed work. I am very sore tonight.

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Today I went running with the king of pain. Mr. Desert Runner! We met up at the park to do some mile repeats. We only did 4 but I felt good about this first work out. 1. 42, 2 58 3. 59. 4. 48.

Steve took me to school, like a lamb to the slaughter. My legs felt like they were right on the vo2 max threshold. Clyde came by and jogged a lab. He was rocking to “ I am a Child of God” on his mp3 player.

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From steve hooper on Tue, Nov 14, 2006 at 11:47:51

Once again, great job last night. It's nice to see you be able to push it again after having your calf issues.

I'm excited to see what will happen with your times as we continue.

By the way I still have your watch.

From Dave Holt on Tue, Nov 14, 2006 at 12:42:11

Man I don't know what you are talking about with me going fast. You are the one who is cruising.

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I ran nice and easy last night. around 7 min pace. hip flexors very sore still. also left leg back side behind knee is sore.

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From steve hooper on Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 12:54:43

Is this pain on the same leg you had your calf problem?

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I almost did not run today. I decided to get at least 5 miles. avg 7 min pace. sore at first. hip flexors. It was a little cold last night. but it felt good after I warmed up.

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From Dustin Ence on Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 10:10:32

Good job getting out Bill. Like you I have been feeling a litte soreness in the hip flexors. I really need to get stronger over the winter months. Next year I would like to run maybe 2 or 3 marathons. I have even had thoughts about the Utah Grand Slam?

From Dave Holt on Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 10:17:36

You must be feeling a bit better if you are thinking about the Grand Slam.

Tonight at 4:00?

From Bill on Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 10:19:16

Dustin,

are you up for 4 pm today. Grandslam sounds pretty good. Are you thinking about Boston in april?

From Dustin Enced on Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 12:08:58

Hey Bill,

I've been thinking about Boston. I would need to make some money, but I would like to to Boston again.

From steve hooper on Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 12:55:38

4pm it is!

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I dashed out of work at 4 pm to go running with the club. Dave, Dustin, Steve all showed up ready to rumble. Clyde is coaching his wrestling team. We blasted off and headed up Diagonal street, down sunset then down behind the black mountain. The pace got faster about 3 miles into it and my hip flexors (back) were screaming for me to stop. ) Steve had me try a stretch. It helped a little. I had to stop twice and stretch. Dave was pushing the pace and Steve shot out with him. Dustin Did a U turn and towed me back to the park. When I got back to work I noticed I had a flat. My left Nike air zoom had lost its air. Not a good sign.

That night I had a dream. I was talking to Dave and I asked him what was the secret of running fast. He held out his hand and said “grasshopper take the pebble from my hand. And just as I was about to grab the pebble, he sprinted away.

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From Dustin Ence on Fri, Nov 17, 2006 at 10:36:14

Sorry to hear about the flat tire. I've enjoyed the air miler, but that is one thing that usually happens with nike. Especially looking at the design of that shoe, good thing Steve will be opening up soon.

From steve on Fri, Nov 17, 2006 at 12:08:57

Hey Bill, feel free to stop on by and try on some shoes.

From Dave Holt on Fri, Nov 17, 2006 at 13:11:35

Was I an older Asian fellow with a long grey beard?!

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boo

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Ran with the club. nice easy run. felt ok. Hip flexors sore the last mile. tried out some new shoes that i bought from this amazing store called the RUNNERS CORNER. They have all the best running stuff there. Man im going back for more stuff monday.

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I attempted to run mile repeats with the Steve and Dustin. My right foot is not doing to well. I am not sure why. If i step a certain way on it it hurts from the big toe through the top of the foot. After the first repeat my calf felt very sore. I must of not warmed up enough. 42 first. jogged around the park and on recovery laps with Dustin and Steve.

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I was going to run last night in the dark. The cold chill penetrated to the bone si i decided to hit the treadmill. Nice to be able to watch the jazz game. also it was a blast setting the tread mill to 12.

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No one told me to stop so i kept on running. run forest run!! went up clydes stomping ground up by the water tower and down the desert reserve area. I ran into two other runners.

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From Paul Petersen on Thu, Nov 23, 2006 at 12:52:57

Sounds like you "pre-paid" for your turkey calories!

From Dave Holt on Thu, Nov 23, 2006 at 17:51:55

What are you crazy?!

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I showed up at the park at 4 pm. No one in sight from the club. I jogged a Mile. then decided to just go for an easy run around town. Last week was a joke as far as running. Maybe I just needed the mental break from it all. I will get 40 plus this week if all goes well.

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From Dustin Ence on Tue, Nov 28, 2006 at 10:59:07

Hey Bill

I struggled last week also with running. I've been pretty busy with a lot of projects, but still not an excuse, hope to train better this week. Sorry about not showing up at the park I had a busy night last night.

From Dustin Ence on Tue, Nov 28, 2006 at 10:59:15

Hey Bill

I struggled last week also with running. I've been pretty busy with a lot of projects, but still not an excuse, hope to train better this week. Sorry about not showing up at the park I had a busy night last night.

From Dave Holt on Tue, Nov 28, 2006 at 12:53:59

Bill, its probably best that you didn't do any repeats last night. Let those legs recover a bit still and start building some mileage on them.

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Nov 28, 2006 at 15:00:56

Hey Bill,

Sorry about yesterday. I got busy with the store and totally forgot. I've decided to stay in the store during "open hours" this week. So far, it's really jacking-up my running. I didn't run yesterday, and I haven't run today either.

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Six cold miles in the wind and the dark. with my new 12.9 oz bricks on my feet.

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From Dave Holt on Wed, Nov 29, 2006 at 12:39:05

What are you wearing now? You go through more shoes then Clyde.

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I stepped out into the cold dark night to run but the cold chill persuaded me to head to the rec center and run a few on the treadmill. It was nice to be able to watch the Jazz game and get in some miles in the controlled warm environment. I had a good time setting the treadmill to 12 and flirting with eating the wall behind me. All went well and I am ready to run again.

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From Dustin Ence on Thu, Nov 30, 2006 at 12:50:47

Hey Bill, I am planning on running tonight at 4:00 at the park. I've had a hard time getting into training lately, but should be able to go a few miles with you guys tonight. I won't be there on Saturday we are going up to Salt Lake tomorrow for the weekend. Has Steve offically opened the store?

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8.800.000.000.000.000.000.008.80

Today was Double "D" with the club. Dave and Dustin. I got some new shoes saucany type A. 9.1 oz. They felt pretty good. It must of been pitty day on the old man because The double D's did not leave me in there wake.

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From Dave Holt on Fri, Dec 01, 2006 at 11:41:43

Your the one that had to keep waiting for us! It's gotta be the shoes.

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six miles before sun set.

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Ran with Steve and Dave. Cold morning. I feel sore tonight. hip flexers.

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I was going to do some mile repeats when Dustin called and invited me to run a few from the running center. around mile 3 i felt a pop in right calf. I had to stop, stretch. Ran like a duck all the way back to the store. Messsaged it and iced it last night. still sore this morning.

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From Dave Holt on Tue, Dec 05, 2006 at 09:42:08

Have you ever got that leg checked out? Do you have something major going on in there?

From steve hooper on Tue, Dec 05, 2006 at 15:10:11

I think Dave is right. If you don't want to get it massaged you could go to Physical Therapy and have your insurance pay for it.

Kendra's been going to Southern Utah Physical Therapy and had really been happy with them.

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8.500.000.000.000.000.000.008.50

Nothing Special. Ran up main street Hill and around to redcliffs. slow day. wrapped the calf.

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From Dave Holt on Wed, Dec 06, 2006 at 08:51:37

Did they feel any better?

From steve hooper on Wed, Dec 06, 2006 at 11:43:52

So what the low-down with the calf - homeboy! It's good to see you got some miles in, don't over do it.

From Dave Holt on Wed, Dec 06, 2006 at 12:11:43

Bill where did you get a paper registration for Painters?

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10.000.000.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Ran on the treadmill 10 miles. I was watching Utah get beat by utah state. What an ending. warmed up mile 8 min pace. the first three miles. then came down to 6 min pace. held on to the end. the last 1/4 mile pushed the treadmill 05 incline and ran 5:45 pace. Not sure i could hold this kind of pace on the road. calf is feeling better all the time. made sure i streched and warmed down. I feel the difference today.

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From Dustin Ence on Thu, Dec 07, 2006 at 10:14:08

I'm not sure I could hold that pace on a treadmill, I'm sure I would go flying off the back to my death.

From Dave Holt on Thu, Dec 07, 2006 at 11:31:41

That's one of the benefits of the treadmill - either you hit the pace or eat it! I think it helps gain confidence in running a quicker pace.

From steve hooper on Thu, Dec 07, 2006 at 11:34:45
From Dave Holt on Thu, Dec 07, 2006 at 12:14:07

I don't know what kind of video your sending - but the school filter just blocked for R rated content. Now I just want to see it more!

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15.000.000.000.000.000.000.0015.00

Ran with the club Dave and Steve. I was pretty sore and I bonked just after we stoped by the store (Running store.) It was like I hit a wall. I should of ate something that morning. I was greatful that Dustin & Sunnie drove by before the dog pound guys picked me up. other wise it would of been a long weekend in the kennel. This week going for 55 plus.

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I ran with Dustin. Dustin is great to run with. He gives a gentle push to pick up the pace. Steve on the other hand shoves me to utter exhaustion. wore my new tights that I bought from the running center by Movies 8 on north bluff by resultz Gym. they work wonders. legs felt warm. Hip flexors were sore after the run.

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From Dave Holt on Tue, Dec 12, 2006 at 08:32:36

I think you need to update your picture to show off those new tights - and legs!

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Dec 12, 2006 at 10:52:43

My philosophy is "everyone needs a shove every once and a while"....you just happen to need more shoving!

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I had a rendezvous with the road, just me, my blue tights and the dark night air. I Took it fairly easy most of the way. I tried to stretch my hip flexors by doing some cross over stuff Steve showed me. Calves were sore after the run.

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After looking at Steve’s monster day, I felt I had to man up and get a few miles myself. I ran out the door and ran directly to the recreation center and hit the treadmill. My Left calf started to hurt the last quarter mile. Average pace 6:50 with warm. 1 % incline.

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From Steve Hooper on Thu, Dec 14, 2006 at 07:49:24

Great day Bill and awesome pace!

Do you still have that heel pad in your shoe?

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Ran with the hood. Met up with Dave and Paul and Ran up to Steves Store and did a Run BYE!. Picked up Steve and ran back to the park and around town to make sure no one was movinge in on our teritory.

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From Steve Hooper on Fri, Dec 15, 2006 at 12:47:23

How's that calf feeling today?

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not much running today. but glad i got out. sore calf takes about a mile to warm up. wraped.

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ran with the double D's and Steve. We Ran the painters course. We took one wrong turn and ended up only going 12.5. I ran out of gas around mile 9 when Steve and Dave picked up the pace. I think I have some work to do with my endurance. Good work out. will try for 60 next week.

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I took off slow and the statement “you aint worth a plumb nickel came to mind! Well the road gave up two Nickels today! I was Feeling sore and tired most of the way. But I am glad to of gotten out.

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I told my self i needed to get out of bed if i was going to reach my goal of 60 this week. Got up and out by 6:15. My Hip flexors very sore. left calf sore. Wore sweats, gloves. bean hat. it was snowing and wet. I could not get my body moving to fast. I could not warm up to run at a decent pace. Ran another 5 tonight

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Ran ten simple miles. ran down to the virgin river trail. met up with Jen and her two dogs. ran a couple with her. Ran back home. took off work today. it felt nice to run in the sun in the middle of the day. daughter and her husband droped by and spent the night and they left at 10 am. after they left I slept until 1 pm. I MUST OF BEEN TIRED.

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From Dave Holt on Thu, Dec 21, 2006 at 09:29:21

Your going to hit your goal of 60 this week. But be smart about it. Pain=No Gain.

I won't be able to make it to club tonight, and I chatted with Dustin last night at Lowe's and he has a game and won't be able to make it either.

Then I will be gone until Tuesday.

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Ran up telegragh road and over the freeway and into the desert reserve. I am going to the BYU game tonight so I will not run with the guys tonight. Legs felt real sore most of the way. I picked up the pace the last two miles and it seemed I was feeling a little better. When I got home I walked by the mirror and said "Mirror, Mirror on the wall who is the fastest runner in the Land!" Could it Be Dave, Dustin, or Steve, or even Clyde. To my surprise the mirror replied. "A wise old owl sat in an oak, The more he heard, the less he spoke; The less he spoke, the more he heard; Why aren't we all like that wise old bird?

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just another few miles.

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sat on my bottom all day. I am beinning to loo like santa clause

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ran this morning. will run another 6 tonight

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Ran with Steve from his store. Ran some trails and road. For some reason I slow down on the trails. I have been a real baby on the trails. Steve still is fast even when he is sick.

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11.000.000.000.000.000.000.0011.00

Due to the Holiday season I think I should change my fast running blog to fast running Blob. I am afraid to get on the scales. This morning I woke up and ran down river road. Discovered a wallet with some bank cards and Drivers License on the the bridge. "I said to my self Merry Christmas!" After I had Lunch and went to Vegas I decided to find the persons number and thank her for a wonderful day. Alright, I could not live with my self if I did such a thing. I called her and had her pick it up at mt work. I must of looked kind of suspicious running around town with some womans wallet. The run went ok. Nothing special.

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13.000.000.000.000.000.000.0013.00

ran with clyde Steve, and Dustin. Clyde is still fast as ever.

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1380.35341.50112.6026.500.000.000.001860.95
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