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Location:

Orem,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jun 26, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

Ran first marathon after 18 months of training (minus injury time) at age 52 in Logan, Utah on Sept 18, 2010.  Time was 4:16:56 compared to a goal of 4:15.

Second marathon was Oct 1, 2011 in the heat of St George.  Time fell to 4:52:27.

Short-Term Running Goals:

With two marathons behind me, my next goal is to run one in under 4 hours and potentially qualify for Boston within 2 years.

Long-Term Running Goals:

My primary physical goal is to live a long, healthy life and to stay active to the end.  While I can, I expect running to be a big part of that.

Personal:

Married with 8 children and 5 grandchildren.  Youngest child is 13.

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Total Distance
27.62
Total Distance
6.06

Ran to the mouth of the canyon and back.  Goal was to increase my pace for each consecutive mile, which was not too difficult because first 3 miles were mostly uphill and last three were mostly downhill.  6.06 miles in 53:02 or 8:46/mi with these splits:  9:25, 8:59, 8:48, 8:41, 8:32, 8:14, 7:13 (.06 miles).

Ben decided not to run with me, but hopefully he does later today.  The days are long enough that I can start running into the canyon very early in the mornings.

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Total Distance
3.03

Short night, short run, but at least I ran.  It took 25:57 tp rim 3.03 miles, which is 8:34/mile.

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Total Distance
6.35

Nice run to the mouth of the canyon and back.  Head wind going up and tail wind coming back.  6.35 miles took 55:32 for an average pace of 8:45/mile.  Sought to increase pace each mile again, but mile 4 was 2 seconds slower than mile 3.

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Total Distance
6.10

Ran the steep hill route and followed instructions not to push it too hard because I need to work at home today in preparation for Brian and Charlotte's wedding.  Non-remarkable numbers were 6.1 miles in 57:01 for an average pace of 9:21.

Last night, my whole family (8 children, 3.95 spouses, and 5 grandchildren) went to Pizza Pie Cafe where Alma was working and we kept him very busy.  We had 18 in the party and it was all smiles all evening for me.  It was well worth the two pounds I gained.

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Total Distance
6.08

Brian and I both ran nearly the same route this morning.  But I didn't know he was going to run until I saw him at the end of my run.  Tonight, we will be in Logan and tomorrow Brian and Charlotte will get married!

Ran 6.08 miles in 55:28 for a 9:07 pace overall.  Splits were 9:53, 9:26, 9:21, 9:00, 8:42, 8:27, and 8:03.  Going up against the wind was especially difficult.

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Total Distance
27.62
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