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Location:

Alpine,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Olympic Trials Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

3K: 8:58 Pocatello, ID 2003 (indoors at Idaho State)

5K: 14:55 Salt Lake City, UT 2010 (Law Day 5k)

10K: 29:33 Salt Lake City, UT 2010 (Des News 10k)

1/2 marathon: 1:06:59 Provo, UT 2010 (Utah Valley Half)

marathon: 2:21:59 St. George, UT 2009 (St. George Marathon)

Short-Term Running Goals:

To get running higher mileage more consistently without getting injured

Sub 2:19:00 marathon

Personal:

I used to run competitively, and maybe I will do so again someday.  Right now I am primarily running to try and get in better shape, and to maintain both physical and emotional health, but also for the simple joy that comes when I run.

I am also the proud daddy of five little ones.  I love the opportunity that I have to be a daddy, and my challenge is to balance my family responsibilities with work and running.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Asics Speedstar Lifetime Miles: 2020.05
Asics Gel Ohana Racer Lifetime Miles: 2332.20
Adidas Adizero Lifetime Miles: 1375.45
Barefoot Lifetime Miles: 183.10
Nike Free 5.0 Lifetime Miles: 2221.85
Saucony Kinvara Lifetime Miles: 795.92
Puma Faas 200 Lifetime Miles: 381.50
Puma Faas 250 Lifetime Miles: 466.10
Altra Adam Lifetime Miles: 1836.85
Baretrek Lifetime Miles: 290.15
Hoka Conquest Lifetime Miles: 41.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
29.902.002.001.1035.00
Adidas Adizero Miles: 6.50Barefoot Miles: 4.65Puma Faas 250 Miles: 4.00Asics Gel Ohana Racer Miles: 4.75Puma Faas 200 Miles: 7.00Saucony Kinvara Miles: 6.00Nike Free 5.0 Miles: 2.10
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.001.000.007.00

I ran the first 2+ miles with Anita in the running stroller in 18:20, followed by 5 more miles alone in 36:40.  On the way home I ran a mile hard in 5:17-18.  The mile was downhill but into a headwind, so it probably evened itself out.  Total time of 55:00.

Adidas Adizero Miles: 6.50Barefoot Miles: 0.50
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.002.000.000.004.00

I only ran 4 miles today because I had to get done quick so that I could get home.  I didn't have my watch with me today, so I took a look at my cell phone just before starting, and shortly after finishing, and based on that I think I ran the 4 miles in approximately 25 minutes.  Two miles were a little harder and two a little easier, but I have no idea how fast I was actually going.

Puma Faas 250 Miles: 4.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.550.000.000.457.00

I ran 7 miles today, running some short sprints throughout the first 4.5 miles of about 100m each, generally giving myself about 500-600m recovery at close to 8:00 pace.  I ran six of these, and after 4.5 miles covered in 33:54 I ran an all out 100m which I timed in 14.3.  I was hoping for faster than that, but my legs were kind of tired after the other 100m sprints I had already completed.  I then finished up the run, covering the last 2.5 miles in 17:27.

Asics Gel Ohana Racer Miles: 4.75Barefoot Miles: 2.25
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.001.000.007.00

I ran 7 miles today, running the first mile with the stroller and both kids while Kimia ran just behind me.  I then ran the last 6 miles alone, and during the second half of the run I ran a half mile in 2:32, followed by a half mile recovery and another half mile in 2:28.  Both half miles had a net downhill, but the trail I was running on had a lot of twists, and turns, plus some hills (mostly mild hills, but there was one that was really steep if only for about 50m) during both half miles, while both were run into a mild headwind.  During the repeats I could tell that there were aerobic limitations that were hurting me.  I felt like I couldn't really run any faster than I was already going, but at the end of both repeats I could tell that my legs had a lot more in them, and if I wanted to sprint all out I could have sped up quite a bit.  The total time for 7 miles was 52:43.

Puma Faas 200 Miles: 7.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.350.000.000.657.00

I ran 7 miles today in 51:38.  During the run I ran 4x200m with 200m recovery (between 62-68s).  Splits for the first two 200 repeats were both 31 high or 32 low.  The third repeat was a 32, and the final repeat was a high 30 or a low 31.  I was trying to simulate 800m race pace, because I feel like I need to get my short distance speed better, and I figure that now while I am getting back into shape is as good a time as any.  Later on in the run I ran one final hard 200 in 29.

Barefoot Miles: 1.00Saucony Kinvara Miles: 6.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

I was really busy today, leaving the house early in the morning, and not getting home until 9pm.  So, I just ran 3 miles for the sake of getting my legs moving.  Total time was 22:24 if I am remembering correctly.

Barefoot Miles: 0.90Nike Free 5.0 Miles: 2.10
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
29.902.002.001.1035.00
Adidas Adizero Miles: 6.50Barefoot Miles: 4.65Puma Faas 250 Miles: 4.00Asics Gel Ohana Racer Miles: 4.75Puma Faas 200 Miles: 7.00Saucony Kinvara Miles: 6.00Nike Free 5.0 Miles: 2.10
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