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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
34.25
Mon, Feb 20, 2012
Total Distance
10.15

After 10 miles on Saturday, I decided I should run slowly to avoid injury.  Besides, I wanted to feel good.  I did and I do.  10.15 miles in 2:03:46 or 12:11/mile.  Average heart rate was 127, max 135.  Mostly not running slowly these days, but being Presidents Day, I had time.

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Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Total Distance
5.52

Same clothes but warmer weather caused sweat to roll down my face.  Although it was humid, it wasn't rain that I felt on my face.  At 41 degrees, it was a little too warm for a ski mask.  It was tough to get going, but it turned out all right:  5.52 miles in 47:13 or 8:33/mi.  Average heart rate was 156bpm with 165bpm maximum.

I saw one lone deer at the top of the route who ran further up the mountain.

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Fri, Feb 24, 2012
Total Distance
6.24

Late to bed, early to rise, but the results were good.  I ran about a 10K (6.24 miles) in 52:47 for an average pace of 8:28/mi with heart rate of 157bpm (max 167bpm).  Without the wind, it seemed warmer, even though the thermometer said 25 degrees.

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Sat, Feb 25, 2012
Total Distance
12.34

Another slow run.  This time 12.34 miles in 2:32:38 for an average pace of 12:22/mi and an average heart rate of 128bpm.  I'd expect that I could go forever at that pace, but not so.  The last two or three miles I slowed down in order to keep my heart rate down.

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Totals
Total Distance
34.25
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