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April 2011

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Location:

Saint George,UT,United States

Member Since:

May 21, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

15:28 5K, 31:25 10K, 1:07:11 Half-Marathon, 2:21:45 Marathon, 2008 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials - DNF = bummer!, 50k - 3:59:03, 50 mile - 7:56:00

Short-Term Running Goals:

Sub 1:10 half by the summer.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Enjoy running and fight off heart disease or diabetes that has been passed on for many generations. Try and break the cycle.

Personal:

I am currently 39 years old. I have a 11 year old girl, Norah, a 9 year old boy, Oliver, and a 6 year old girl, Myla, who are wonderful. I am a SPED Teacher at Desert Hills High School in St. George, Utah. I also coach the cross country and track teams at Desert Hills High.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony Type A (2) Lifetime Miles: 63.00
Nike Pegasus 35 (Blue) Lifetime Miles: 366.75
Nike Pegasus 34 Lifetime Miles: 562.95
Nike Pegasus 34 Coral Lifetime Miles: 611.90
Nike Pegasus 34 Coral 2 Lifetime Miles: 308.95
Asics DS Trainer 24 Lifetime Miles: 77.50
Hoka Clifton 7 Blue Lifetime Miles: 336.05
Hoka Clifton 7 Black Lifetime Miles: 435.55
Hoka Carbon X Lifetime Miles: 263.50
New Balance Fresh Foam Trail Lifetime Miles: 97.50
Hoka Clifton 7 Blue (2) Lifetime Miles: 459.15
Hoka Clifton 7 - Gray Lifetime Miles: 341.00
Brooks Adrenaline (Blue) Lifetime Miles: 134.80
Saucony Kinvara (new) Lifetime Miles: 36.00
Hoka Clifton 8 Lifetime Miles: 111.75
Brooks Launch 8 Lifetime Miles: 96.75
Total Distance
125.90
Asics DS Sky Speed Miles: 84.15Asics DS Trainer 15 (2) Miles: 3.00New Balance 903 Trail Miles: 38.75
Total Distance
12.00

I was supposed to run with Dace this morning but I slept in by accident.  I woke up and did 12 miles out along the Snow Canyon Parkway.  I could have worn a short sleeve shirt at 5:30am this morning.  I like the warmth.  I averaged 6:55/mile.

Asics DS Sky Speed Miles: 12.00
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Total Distance
16.00

Decent workout to finish out the week.  I wasn't able to run with Dave and Clyde this morning because Katey was doing a sprint triathlon.  It was fun to watch her.  I got out the door around 12:15pm and I knew it was going to be a hot run.  I ran down through the Santa Clara Valley and all the way over past Tonaquint Park.  I had to stop and get water 3 different times.  I kept the pace honest and finished with a 6:26/mile average.  I wanted to do the last 6 miles at goal marathon pace but I was way too dehydrated so I just kept it steady.  I was spent at the end of the run.  Running in 85 degree weather will do that to you!

Not a bad week.  I had a good workout on Wednesday and just need to hit some good workouts for the next month in preparation for the marathon.

Asics DS Sky Speed Miles: 16.00
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Total Distance
11.00

8 miles this morning around Ivins at 6:51/mile overall.  Decent start to the week.

Another easy 3 miles in the evening with Katey while pushing Norah in the stroller.  We went over to Unity Park and back.  It was fun running with the girls.

Asics DS Trainer 15 (2) Miles: 3.00Asics DS Sky Speed Miles: 8.00
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Total Distance
13.10

I am in a major funk with my running right now.  I have been so busy with work and coaching soccer right now that I am not mentally in it.  I went out after a long day (9pm) with my trail shoes and head lamp.  I went from the house over towards Jacob Hamblin and did the Barrel Roll loop.  It was really dark and I had to keep the pace nice and slow but it was quite relaxing to get out and not worry about pace or any cars.  I had a few encounters with some uneven rocks and crazy rabbits!  Overall it was a great run and was exactly what I needed.  Katey was a little worried because I took a little longer than anticipated.  She eventually forgave me.

New Balance 903 Trail Miles: 13.10
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Total Distance
12.00

12 easy miles this morning around Ivins.  6:54/mile overall.

Asics DS Sky Speed Miles: 12.00
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Total Distance
16.15

Did 3 miles before everyone else showed up.  We ran the St. George Ironman course.  Yeah!!!  I mainly ran with Aaron and Clyde.  It was raining and the wind was blowing but we still ran pretty good.  We averaged 6:35/mile overall.  

I need to grit down and focus over the next couple of weeks in preparation for the marathon if I want to do respectable.  It has been crazy at work lately and coaching is taking a lot of time as well.  Life is good and I am happy so we will see how everything goes.

Asics DS Sky Speed Miles: 16.15
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Total Distance
8.00

8 miles around Ivins early in the morning. 6:40/mile.

Asics DS Sky Speed Miles: 8.00
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Total Distance
12.00

Nice and warm this morning on the run.  Ran around Ivins and over into Santa Clara.  6:45/mile.

Asics DS Sky Speed Miles: 12.00
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Total Distance
13.50

We are up north this weekend and stayed with Katey's brother and sister-in-law in Provo.  They live just above the MTC so I ran up in the mountains.  I ran up Rock Canyon until the snow got to deep and then came back down and ran along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.  I didn't realize I was so close to the big "Y" so I thought what the heck and decided to run up to it.  Little did I know that it was over a 1000 ft. climb in less than a mile with 11 lovely switchbacks!  I would be lying to say it was fun but I truly felt the power of the Jimmer as I kept going up.  I enjoyed the down hill and then kept going on the regular trail.  Great weather for running and now I can die a happy man since I ran up to the "Y".  

Lovely day! 

New Balance 903 Trail Miles: 13.50
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Total Distance
12.15

Now that we are up in Logan, I decided to go up the River Trail in Logan Canyon.  I took that up and then hit the Spring Hollow trail.  Little cooler temps this morning but overall a nice day for running.  The quads are feeling it a little bit now.  

I have been so focused on finishing out the soccer season at the high school that my running has been a little off lately.  These last couple trail runs have been quite enjoyable though. 

New Balance 903 Trail Miles: 12.15
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Total Distance
125.90
Asics DS Sky Speed Miles: 84.15Asics DS Trainer 15 (2) Miles: 3.00New Balance 903 Trail Miles: 38.75
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