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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
29.57
Mon, Aug 26, 2013
Total Distance
4.58

Today is our 31st anniversary.  We celebrated on Saturday by hiking the Y and going out to dinner.  It was over 31 years ago since we did that the last time.

This morning I ran a quick short route: 4.58 miles in 37:27, or 8:10/mile with these splits:  8:29, 8:14, 8:14, 8:03, and 7:39.

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Wed, Aug 28, 2013
Total Distance
6.35

Mountain course of 6.35 miles in 52:25, or 8:15/mile.  Splits were 8:54, 9:29, 6:51, 8:03, 8:11, 8:17, and 7:32.

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Thu, Aug 29, 2013
Total Distance
3.12

Very little time today.  Jogged up to the track, completed a warm-up mile and then gave the next mile my best effort:  7:00 min flat on a flat surface!  Maximum speed was 5:57, so there is potential for doing even better.  Last mile was a cool down/get home in time.  5K took 26:39 with the two slow miles included.  I have a goal to hit 23 minutes in a race on Monday.

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Fri, Aug 30, 2013
Total Distance
5.44

Just another run to keep in shape:  5.44 miles in 45:37, or 8:23/mile.  Pretty average, but so much better than a 0.

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Sat, Aug 31, 2013
Total Distance
10.08

Ran 10.08 miles on the Murdock trail in 1:22:23, or 8:10/mile.  Pace was pretty constant throughout, but I struggled harder for the same pace at the end.

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Totals
Total Distance
29.57
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