| 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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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 65.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 65.00 |
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| Altra Adam Miles: 45.00 | Puma Faas 250 Miles: 10.00 | Asics Gel Ohana Racer Miles: 10.00 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| I had to be at school earlier than normal, so I didn't run in the morning today, instead running after I was done with school. During the day it snowed, our first snow of the year. Luckily, the snow only stuck to the grass, so my running route was not slippery at all. I ran a total of 10 miles in 1:19:38 with an average HR of 137. There was a lot of wind while I was running today, but otherwise I am not sure why my HR was so high.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| I ran 10 miles this morning in 1:19:32, with an average HR of 138. Again, I am not sure why the HR was so high as I was running really easy the entire run. It was very cold this morning (9 degrees when I left to run), and I loaded up on the extra clothing, so maybe that explains things?
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 11.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.00 |
| I ran approximately 11 miles this morning in 1:25:31, with an average HR of about 136. I ran most of the run with Tyler, as he is finally getting back into running a bit more after running the Des Moines Marathon. Luckily for me it was not as cold as yesterday morning, with temps in the low 20's at the beginning of the run.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 11.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.00 |
| I ran 11 miles this morning, although it was not all at once. I woke up later than planned, so I ran 6.5 miles initially in 50:46, with an average HR of about 138. After getting Anita ready for preschool and dropping her off at the bus stop I then ran another 4.5 miles in 35:02, with an average HR of 144. Total time for the run was 1:25:48.
I am really starting to wonder what is going on with the HR right now. When I first started wearing the HRM again my HR would average about 132-133 on easy runs just faster than 8:00 pace. Today, I averaged 144 bpm with a 7:47 average over the last 4.5 miles. I do not feel like the mileage is wearing me out right now, and I am pushing the pace only on rare occasions. Maybe it has to do with the change in weather (more wind, colder temps, etc). I probably just need to be patient and wait for the HR to drop back to normal on its own.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| I ran 10 miles today in 1:18:30, with an average HR of 139. I ran a different route than normal because I was supposed to meet Tyler to run. He accidentally slept in and didn't wake up in time so I ended up running alone.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 13.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 13.00 |
| I ran 13 miles today in about 1:41:30ish. HR average was 135-136. I am starting to wonder if my HR was higher recently due to the gas leak in our apartment building. The leak was discovered on Wednesday and fixed that same day, but who knows how long it had been that way. My HR was at its highest on Thursday, and then slightly lower on Friday, and slightly lower still today. It makes me think that my HR is going back to normal slowly as all of the excess gas in the building slowly dissipates.
Overall I was happy with the run today. This was my longest run of the year so far (pathetic, I know, but at least I am trending in the right direction) and the highest mileage I have run in a week since December of last year when I hit 70 miles one week about halfway through the month. I still feel like I am unable to run any speedwork without hurting myself, which is frustrating. At the same time this may be a blessing in disguise as I am unable to overdo things in that regard, while I am still able to increase the base mileage which will help my aerobic fitness significantly.
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 65.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 65.00 |
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| Altra Adam Miles: 45.00 | Puma Faas 250 Miles: 10.00 | Asics Gel Ohana Racer Miles: 10.00 |
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