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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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Totals
Total Distance
30.93
Mon, Jan 14, 2013
Total Distance
5.49

5.49 miles in 48:46.  I considered staying indoors today, but glad I didn't.  Temperatures fell again down to somewhere between +5F to -1F, depending on the thermometer.  But I was still OK.  No frozen parts on my return.

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Tue, Jan 15, 2013
Total Distance
6.77

Took Alma to the Rec center this evening.  He lasted 2.5 miles with me and ended up with 5 miles for the longest run of his life.  I kept going for 6.77 miles at somewhere near an 8:30 pace based on the wall clock.  (GPS watch doesn't work down in the basement where they have a track.

 

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Thu, Jan 17, 2013
Total Distance
5.53

Changed it up a little bit and ran my steep route, albeit very slowly.  I felt sloggish even on the level.  Ran 5.53 miles in 53:56 for an average pace of 9:44/mile.  13 degrees today.  The temperature inversion is supposed to be here at least another week.

Went with the young men to see a trainer last night.  He was very impressive.  He's run 20 marathons and has also run a 100 miler.  He emphasized healthy foods, stretching after running, consisency, and shoes.  I'm defininately due for a new pair of shoes.

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Sat, Jan 19, 2013
Total Distance
13.14

Did two runs today.  First run was 10.14 miles in 1:30:10 for an average pace of 8:54/mile.  Temperature readings were somewhere between 4 and 10F.  Ski mask was covered with ice cycles when I got back, but I didn't think to take a picture.

2nd run was after the YM basketball game.  3 boys, 3 adults, and 3 miles for an average pace of 8:49/mile.  I was glad that one of the boys was mine, but it's hard getting them out in the cold for a run.

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Totals
Total Distance
30.93
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