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Location:

South Jordan,UT, USA

Member Since:

Feb 21, 2012

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

Ultra Marathon Finishes - 1

Personal Best - 10:40:01

  • Buffalo Run 50 Miler (2014)

Marathon Finishes - 9 

Personal Best - 3:21:58 (2001)

  • St. George (2000, 2001, 2003)
  • Park City (2000, 2003)
  • Los Angeles (2002)
  • Salt Lake City (2004)
  • Top of Utah (2011)
  • South Jordan (2013)

Half Marathon Finishes - 5

Personal  Best - 1:25:08 (2012)

  • City to the Sea (2001)
  • Canyonlands (2011)
  • Freedom (2011)
  • Thanksgiving Point (2012)
  • Ogden (2012)

Short-Term Running Goals:

RUN 2,000 MILES IN 2015

  • Buffalo Run 25K (March)
    • Goal - 2:15:00 
    • Result - 2:17:00 (26.5K)
  • Deseret News Marathon (July)
    • Goal - 3:10:00
  • Mid Mountain Marathon (Sept.)
    • Goal - 3:30:00
  • South Jordan Marathon (Oct.)
    • Goal - 3:00:00

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run sub-3:00 marathon.

Win a long-distance trail race.

Run until I die.

Personal:

I love to run.  Most days, it is the difference between a good day and a great day.  And on those days that aren't so good, a nice long run helps me to relax and remember what is important to me.

I'm an attorney, but frankly, I don't like most lawyers.  I don't care about money or social status.  Fortunately, I found my dream job as a prosecutor. As such, I spend most of my time in court trying to achieve a resolution that will have the best impact on our community.

I've been married to my best friend, Jennifer, since 2003.  I like to think she has made a decent man out of the boy she married.  We have 3 amazing children.  They are the joy of my life.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony Guide 6 Lifetime Miles: 142.10
Nike Pegasus 29 Lifetime Miles: 534.50
Nike Pegasus 30 Lifetime Miles: 629.40
New Balance 1210 Lifetime Miles: 105.60
Nike Pegasus 30 B/W Lifetime Miles: 22.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
21.0011.001.000.0033.00
Nike Pegasus 29 Miles: 28.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.001.001.000.006.00

It snowed alot in the last 24 hours, so I went for a run on the dreaded treadmill.  I warmed up for 2 miles, before running a 6:00 mile.  Then I cooled down for a half mile before running a 6:40 mile.  Then I eased off the gas and ran a mile-and-a-half cool down. It was a good start to the week despite the treadmill.

Nike Pegasus 29 Miles: 6.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

I put in a lap around the lake today.  The temperature was in the high teens, but I felt really comfortable running with my new headband and gloves on.  There was about 4-6 inches of snow on the sidewalks and paths.  I found it easier to run in the unblemished snow than in the tracks of other runners/walkers/skiers.  Still, it was quiite a struggle.  Since I wasn't in a hurry, I just enjoyed myself.  

 

Nike Pegasus 29 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

Another easy run on the treadmill today. It was a lot busier at the gym, but I guess it's that time of year. I would rather be outside, but the paths were really icy today.

The last couple of miles I felt my lower right calf tighten. Tomorrow is a rest day, so hopefully it will be nice and loose by then. I stretched carefully, took some Ibuprofen when I got home and I iced it, so I have done what I can.

Now I get to celebrate the new year with some great friends. To everyone reading this, Happy New Year to you!

Nike Pegasus 29 Miles: 8.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

My lower calf is still bothering me. I think it is related to running on the treadmill, but that's just a guess. I took yesterday off, and today I ventured out into the cold. I ran around the lake including one lap on the island. The footing wasn't great but I took it easy. I really had a lot of fun, but I can't wait for the snow and ice to melt.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.0010.000.000.0010.00

I needed to get my long run in today and I didn't want to run on icy paths, and I definitely wasn't going to get in the treadmill. So I headed down to the Olympic Oval. I had never been there before, and wouldn't you know I run into a couple of Olympic speedskaters working out. Pretty cool to see such talented athletes.

Anyways, The track is really pretty nice with nice wide turns and 4 lanes. There were probably a dozen runners out there, but everybody new how to run in a lane. The temperature was great too; only my hands got a little cold.

I took the first couple laps easy and then pushed pretty hard for 4 miles. I finished the first 5 miles in just over 35 minutes. I started to feel my calf so I eased up a bit. Still, I managed to run the second half in just over 36 minutes. Now for some RICE therapy.

Nike Pegasus 29 Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
21.0011.001.000.0033.00
Nike Pegasus 29 Miles: 28.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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