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Location:

Lehi,UT,USA

Member Since:

Apr 29, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

2009 Provo River Marathon, 4:04:38

2009 Provo Canyon Halloween 1/2 Marathon, 1:27:22

2010 Ogden Marathon, 3:04:39

2010 Deseret News Marathon, 2:51:36

2010 Provo River 1/2 Marathon 1:19:01

2010 Top of Utah Marathon 2:52:24

2010 Just Cuz 1/2 Marathon 1:17:36

2011 13.1 LA 1/2 Marathon 1:19:43

2011 Timpanogos Half 1:16:51

2011 Treadmill Marathon 2:49:26 (pr)

Short-Term Running Goals:

2:45 Boston.

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Elliptical Trainer 2017 Lifetime Miles: 107.00
Treadmill 2017 Lifetime Miles: 454.20
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
110.500.003.000.00113.50
Elliptical Trainer 2016 Miles: 12.50Treadmill 2016 Miles: 57.50
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

It's so cliche but I've decided I need to set a New Years resolution,  I've decided I want to be a runner again,and to be a runner you must blog about it.  I have a love hate relationship with this site but it does help me get motivated which is what I really need.  2 1/2 years ago I completely destroyed myself running the Bighorn 50,  I remember waking up that morning thinking I should drop out but ran it anyway, about 25 miles in I had a very slight trip but could tell I completely torn my already weak hamstring, I walked back to the closest aid station and for all intents and purposes haven't really ran since.  Well, 2.5 years later I'm out of shape and over weight and have been in a total funk, it's just been the last month or so that my hamstring feels "completely" healed.  I've been dabbling in jogging this year, even ran the Bighorn 30k with my wife for old time sake, but now I need to get serious, eat better and train smarter.  As of now I have no time goals, no real objective other than to just get back in shape.  So here I am.

Elliptical Trainer 2016 Miles: 1.50Treadmill 2016 Miles: 6.00
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4.000.000.000.004.00

So my Sunday morning running partner Nellie died this last summer, she was getting old 14 years, towards the end she was only able to get 3 - 4 miles in without me having to drag or carry her up the hill home.  Since then I have still made it a tradition to go run my same 4 mile loop on the dirt road.  I love my early Sunday morning jogs in the dark,  time to think about everything.

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6 miles on the treadmill, I was expecting the gym to be wicked crowded today being the first monday of a new year but it was pretty much like a normal Monday at the gym.

Elliptical Trainer 2016 Miles: 1.50Treadmill 2016 Miles: 6.00
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Another morning at the gym, felt really good today.

Elliptical Trainer 2016 Miles: 1.50Treadmill 2016 Miles: 6.00
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I'm back, Mr predictable.  Same workout I've done every day this week.  Maybe I'll switch it up tomorrow, or maybe not.

FYI, average pace is 9:20.

Elliptical Trainer 2016 Miles: 1.50Treadmill 2016 Miles: 6.00
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Felt like I needed to give my legs a day off so just elliptical trainer followed by weights.

Elliptical Trainer 2016 Miles: 4.00
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My normal treadmill run.  It's only been normal this week,  I was only at ~4 miles per run before I decided to be a runner again.

Avg Pace 9:16
 

Elliptical Trainer 2016 Miles: 1.50Treadmill 2016 Miles: 6.00
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Early morning at the gym before flying to Monterey, hoping to get some nice beach trail runs in this week.

Avg pace 9:03

Elliptical Trainer 2016 Miles: 1.00Treadmill 2016 Miles: 6.00
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Pretty spectacular run along the Monterey Bay coastal trail.  These are the days that make me really want to get back into shape.  I remember the last time I was here I ran 20 miles along the coast and never wanted to turn back. 

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Almost didn't run outside today due to rain but when I went outside I realized it was actually warmer than yesterday and the rain was more of a nice cooling mist.  Another perfect morning run along the Coastal trail.  No run tomorrow since I have a 6:00am flight and a 1 hour drive from Monterey to get there.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.500.000.000.005.50

I went so long without blogging I've gotten out of the habit and almost forgot.  5.5 on the treadmill cause 6 was just too long this morning.

Treadmill 2016 Miles: 5.50
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Good run today, felt easy and relaxed.  Finished with 5 interval sprints.

Avg pace: 9:07

Treadmill 2016 Miles: 6.00
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In Silicon valley for the week for training, I woke up this morning not feeling real motivaded so I just went to the Hotel Gym started running on the treadmill and was having a miserabe time in the hot smelly gym so I decided to buck up and go outside.  Ran the canal trail, very nice morning 50 degrees is quite perfect for running, the trail is a bit spooky at 5:30 in the morning, I got chased by a skunk.  after 6:00 there are more people on the trail and it's not as spooky.  I guess that will be my run for the next 5 days.

Treadmill 2016 Miles: 1.00
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Ran the canal trail again but when the other way. It works out perfect the trail is 6 miles long and my hotel starts right in the middle, so either way I run it's 3 miles out 3 miles back for a total of 6.  Ran by Levi's Stadium, pretty cool seeing them get already for the Superbowl.
 

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Same run as yesterday.  I wish I could say I like skunks, they're so cute,  but I don't.

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Still in Santa Clara for the weekend.

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Last day in San Jose, I'm going to miss the perfect running weather in the morning.  Next week in Key West.

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Haven't been feeling well this week after getting home from California, dragged myself to the gym this morning, I actaully didn't feel terrible running on the treadmill but still cut it short.
 

Treadmill 2016 Miles: 4.00
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5 miles on the treadmill, still trying to fight off this bug.  Last night my son (13) told me he really wanted to be in the Olympics as a miler.  Guess I better get my butt in shape so I can help him reach his dreams.

Treadmill 2016 Miles: 5.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
110.500.003.000.00113.50
Elliptical Trainer 2016 Miles: 12.50Treadmill 2016 Miles: 57.50
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