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Location:

Woods Cross,UT,USA

Member Since:

May 01, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

Current Running Life:
5k: 17:50 (2010 NSL)
10k: 38:20 (2007 Des News)
1/2 Marathon: 1:23:30 (2009 Provo Half)
Marathon: 2:53:46 (2007 St George)

Short-Term Running Goals:

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

 

Personal:

Daddy to 3 great kids - 16 year old son and 11 year old twin daughters

I do not know what tomorrow will bring but I do know it will start with a run.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony Grid A2 Lifetime Miles: 125.40
GoRun2 Lifetime Miles: 53.70
Adrenaline 2014 Blue (1) Lifetime Miles: 442.70
Adrenaline 2014 Red (1) Lifetime Miles: 429.20
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
20.504.0024.50
Adrenaline 2013 1 Miles: 0.50GoRun2 Miles: 3.00Adrenaline 2013 2 Miles: 21.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.500.003.50

Got a pair of Skechers over the weekend and I was anxious to try them out so I went for a quick run before heading to the gym.  While walking around in them, they are incredibly comfortable.  During the run, I could tell that I will need to make some adjustments to my running form.  It is interesting how the shoes encourages the mid-foot strike.  They definitely have potential.  It's the first pair of minimalist shoes that have felt good. 

For the first time, Becky and I went to Firehouse together.  I have avoided this as I think it is a bad idea for her to see me in such a poor light.  I don't mind it when strangers see me make a fool of myself but it is a little embarassing when somebody who I would like to be impressed with me watches as I stumble through the exercises. 

Adrenaline 2013 1 Miles: 0.50GoRun2 Miles: 3.00
Comments(3)
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.004.0011.00

Ended up running a few more miles than expected.  Started with 2.5 miles to the LPT to meet the tempo crew (Shantell, Tara, Jasmine and Kam).  We started with a little less than a mile at an easier pace for everybody to get warmed up then transitioned into tempo pace.  First mile inclued the tunnel which wreaks havoc with my Garmin.  My distance, pace and time were all askew so I didn't trust any of the readings for the rest of the run.  Pretty sure we ran 6:50ish pace.  I was content with the effort.  If I were really training for something, I would need to push a little more but this pace accomplishes what I want for right now.  Ran another mile to the trail head with the group then 2.5 more home. 

Adrenaline 2013 2 Miles: 11.00
Comments(3)
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.000.0010.00

Run from home to the Bountiful Temple and back.  Got a late start so it was a bit warm.  Had a nice little head wind while going up the hill which made it a lot more fun.  I regretted my decision about 10 feet after I made the turn from Orchard on to 1800 S. when the real hills started.  I felt very sleepy for some reason.  I pushed through the negative thoughts and just focused on one step at a time and maintained a good effort going up.  Form was not as smooth as I wanted coming back down.  I have a real hard time getting my legs to turnover as quickly as they need to on big downhills.  My natural turnover is slower than average (165/minute) which is not conducive to downhill running. 

Adrenaline 2013 2 Miles: 10.00
Comments(5)
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
20.504.0024.50
Adrenaline 2013 1 Miles: 0.50GoRun2 Miles: 3.00Adrenaline 2013 2 Miles: 21.00
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