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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
23.66
Wed, Oct 03, 2012
Total Distance
6.44

A little further, a little slower, and a little heavier.  Maybe the weight gain is coming from my core exercises on off days, and lately there have been a lot of off days.  Today's results were 6.44 miles in 54:58 for an average pace of 8:32/mile.  Still decent weather at 54 degrees, but a cold spell is coming and possibly even a frost.

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Thu, Oct 04, 2012
Total Distance
5.52

It did get 7 degrees cooler this morning, down to 47, but still not uncomfortable in shorts and t-shirt.  Had about the same pace as yesterday for a shorter distance:  5.52 miles in 46:58 for an average pace of 8:31/mi.

Worked with youth doing yard work until dark last night and there was no hint of light when I finished my run this morning.  The nights are getting longer.

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Sat, Oct 06, 2012
Total Distance
11.70

GPS died just after I completed 7 miles and I don't know the exact distance of my run, but I figure it was about 11.7 miles in roughly 1:43.  That comes out to about 8:48/mile.  My goal was to run 7 miles/hour for the first hour, which I barely made.  Then the GPS stopped.

 Went back to long sleeves and gloves today.  It was comfortable at 35 degrees.

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Totals
Total Distance
23.66
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