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St George Marathon

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Location:

South Jordan,UT,USA

Member Since:

Sep 01, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Started running in 2001.  Have completed over 100 marathons and ultras since then. 

Marathon PR 2:56:04 (2005 St. George)

New PR 2:53:24 (2008 Tucson)

Finished 2nd Overall in 2005 Utah Grand Slam to Paul Peterson.  He beat me by 30 min in every race.

1/2 Marathon PR 1:23:56 (2008 Just Cuz Half Marathon)

Completed the Utah Grand Slam 10 consecutive years (2003-2012).  I don't know if anyone else has done that.

Short-Term Running Goals:

2024 Goals:

Be consistent in my Riding.

Drop a few lbs.

Long-Term Running Goals:

I have long-term biking goals.  Running is completely out of the question with the Meniscus in my knee.

Personal:

I'm in the 55-59 Age Group.....Yikes!

I have been married for over 39 years.  We have 3 children and 7 grandchildren.

 "Only those who risk going to far can possibly find out how far they can go"  T.S. Eliot

"Putting miles in your training log (blog) is like putting money in the bank.  You begin to draw interest on it immediately."  Hal Higdon

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Biking 2021 Lifetime Miles: 653.86
Biking 2023 Lifetime Miles: 722.63
Biking 2022 Lifetime Miles: 1981.70
Biking 2024 Lifetime Miles: 583.10
Totals
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
53.4217.0070.42
Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 36.76Asics 2140 #2 Miles: 17.75Mizuno Nirvana 5 Miles: 10.23Asics Phoenix Miles: 5.68
Sat, Oct 02, 2010
Race: St George Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:59:50
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.2017.0026.20

It was HOT, and I don't handle heat well.  I was doing OK through the half and then everything fell apart.  I had to walk A LOT in the 2nd half.  I only finished because this puts me only 1 year away from the 10-Yr club so 1 year closer to not worrying about a lottery anymore.

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 26.20
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Mon, Oct 11, 2010
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.600.005.60

It was 45 degrees and cloudy this morning.  I ran 5.60 miles easy.  The IT band was quiet, the abdominal injury was about a 3.

Asics 2140 #2 Miles: 5.60
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Tue, Oct 12, 2010
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.110.005.11

It was 32 degrees this morning with a light breeze.  I wore my windbreaker for the first time this fall.  Not looking forward to the colder weather coming.  I ran 5.11 miles easy, most of them with Bob.  Had to cut it short to meet a plumber at my house to fix a valve in my basement.

Mizuno Nirvana 5 Miles: 5.11
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Sat, Oct 16, 2010
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.680.005.68

It was 41 degrees and breezy this morning.  I have been sick the last few days so it felt good to get back out again.  I ran 5.68 miles easy.

Asics Phoenix Miles: 5.68
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Mon, Oct 18, 2010
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.370.006.37

It was 39 degrees this morning.  It did not feel too bad at all because it was calm.  I ran 6.37 miles, a couple of them with Bob.  We talked politics a bit which is always interesting because we are almost polar opposites politically.  I ran 6.37 miles easy.

Asics 2140 #2 Miles: 6.37
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Sat, Oct 23, 2010
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.560.0010.56

It was cool and breezy this morning, but I was still able to wear shorts (hate the tights).  I have really taken it easy this month trying to let all my injuries heal.  My IT Band feels like it is now 100%.  It does not bother me at all.  The abdominus tendonosis now feels like my issue is more strength needed in the area so better core training is needed.  I decided to run a bit farther today and while it was not fast, I was able to go the distance without pain or Ibuprofen.  I have not taken any Ibuprofen since St.George and it has really helped me focus on where the issues truly are.  I was starting to rely on it way too much.

I ran 10.56 miles easy and feel good about it.  Hopefully I can slowly regain my speed and endurance and be strong for next year.

Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 10.56
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Sun, Oct 24, 2010
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.120.005.12

It was cool and windy with a few raindrops this morning.  You can tell the bad weather is coming.  I ran 5.12 miles easy before church this morning.

Mizuno Nirvana 5 Miles: 5.12
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Sat, Oct 30, 2010
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
5.780.005.78

It was 30 degrees but calm this morning.  I still ran in shorts and I was fine.  I ran 5.78 miles easy.

Asics 2140 #2 Miles: 5.78
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Totals
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
53.4217.0070.42
Mizuno Elixer 4 (Treadmill) Miles: 36.76Asics 2140 #2 Miles: 17.75Mizuno Nirvana 5 Miles: 10.23Asics Phoenix Miles: 5.68
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