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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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36.99
Total Distance
6.08

Finally got back on the road.  Got some knee pain yesterday, but it didn't seem to affect my running today.  Started out really slowly and got progressively faster.  6.08 miles in 52:51 for an average pace of 8:42/mile.  Started snowing after the run.

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Total Distance
4.62

Alma turned 17 today!  I'm pleased with his progress in many ways.  My 4.62 mile run progressed from slow to fast with each successive mile.  My left ankle affected my stride at first.  Overall run took 40:09 for an average pace of 8:41/mile.

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Total Distance
6.05

I ate way too much sugar yesterday (2 pounds worth) and 6 miles was not enough to shed the extra pounds, but it was better than 0 miles.  It was a beautiful morning to run with a light snow fall.  Ran 6.05 miles in 53:47 for an average pace of 8:53/mile.

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Total Distance
4.61

It was supposed to be an easy day and my pace was slow, but my feet hurt the whole time to prevent me from getting into my stride.  Result was 4.61 miles in 45:05, or 9:47/mile.  Not feeling very ready for a long run tomorrow.  We'll see what happens.

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Total Distance
15.63

Three runs for a total of 15.63 miles today.  It was afternoon by the time we were done.  The young men had a basketball game at 10:00 and so we split the ten mile before and after the game.  I ran the first stretch before they got out of bed.  Charles is in on the marathon preparation too now.  So the young men were Charles, Alma, Ben, Levi, McKay and Cameron.

I'm not sure what's going on with my left foot.  Maybe a stress fracture.  But I'm still working through it.  Pace averaged about 9 min /mile today.  Weather was great.  No gloves or cap on the last 5 miles.

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Total Distance
36.99
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