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February 2009

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Member Since:

Oct 03, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

-Distance running as of 2001 -11 total marathons -Boston Marathon (2006) -10k PR 33:55 -1/2 marathon PR 1:16:57 -Marathon PR (2006 St. George 2:45:09) -5k PR (Don't know, hate the distance)

Short-Term Running Goals:

-Compete in the Utah Half Triathlon!!

Did it, what a great challenge!!

Ramp up my weekly mileage.

PR at the St. George Marathon in 2009.  Didn't make the Lottery.  Doing the Top Of Utah instead.  It's a 4:30 minute tougher race.  I Still hope to PR!!

Long-Term Running Goals:

-Be a life time runner for the love of running.  Mix it up.  Try something new.  Do a full Iron Man. 

Personal:

Married for 11 years!!  I have 3 daughters.  My wife runs marathons as well.  I'm a park ranger.

 

 

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Franctic Lifetime Miles: 170.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
158.003.001.000.000.00162.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

6 mile run, weights, push ups sit ups and the heavy bag!!

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6 miles, a few of them pretty fast.  A little chilly this morning.  The dog was glad to get out and fun with me. 

One of my kids was up last night throwing up, so I didn't feel much like getting out of bed this morning.  I'm happy to say I over came. 

 

 

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6.000.000.000.000.006.00

6 mile run this morning.  A little bit tough.  I was dragging a little from the 2 hours of basketball last night. 

I did my push ups, sit ups, weights and hit the heavy bag as well.

A good work out. 

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6.000.000.000.000.006.00

6 mile run with the dog this morning.  Pretty sore from basketball still.  A slow run. 

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6 miles this morning on the treadmill. Push ups, sit ups, weights and the heavy bag.  Man I love that heavy bag!!

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7.000.000.000.000.007.00

I skipped Saturday, I'm such a bump.  I had a long day with the misses, before sun up after sun down kind of day.  We went to St. George did a session at the temple and did a lot of shopping.  We got some new running shoes.  We decided on the Nike Zoom Vomero.  I had them when the first came out and reall like them then, we'll see what happens.

7 miles this morning, push and sits ups, weights and the heavy bag. 

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7.000.000.000.000.007.00

7 mile run this morning.  It was snowing.  I'm thinking about playing B-ball tonight, hopefully it doesn't affect my run too much.

 

Played B-Ball.  Two hours of it.  Had a good time, didn't get hurt.  It felt like speed work as always.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles this morning.  I felt a little stiff and sluggish from the B-Ball last night, but it was worth it. 

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7.000.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles this morning.  I got a little bore of the same route, so I mixed it up and little.  I wasn't sure about the distance, so I ran with the GPS.  I hate running with that thing.  When I wear it, I'm constantly looking at it, it's a big distraction.  I know I need to wear it more so I know where I'm at and so it pushes me to got faster, but it kind of takes the fun out of the run for me.

 

 

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

7 mile run, push ups, sit ups, weights and the heavy bag.  A good work out.  Nothing too exciting to report. 

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles this morning to finish out a pretty good week for myself, considering its only mid February.

I almost decided to bag it with it being the big V-Day and all.  Now I'll enjoy the day a lot more and wont feel guilty all day.

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7.000.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles this morning with the dog.  The left Achilles tendon was a little sore.  Did my push ups, sit ups, weights and bag as well.  I gained 3 pounds for the Valentine weekend, yea for me!!

I put on my new Nike Zoom Vomeros today.  It felt like running with marshmallows on my feet.  I really like them

Total Miles 7 Vomero. 

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7.000.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles this morning, very cold.  Felt pretty good.  Nothing fun to comment on.

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7.000.000.000.000.007.00

7 mile run with the dog (Puff).  Push and sit ups, weights and the bag.  Felt pretty strong today, really charged the hills.  I'm running faster.

 

Vomero 14 miles.

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7.000.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles on the treadmill this morning.  A chilly morning.  I've been doing about 2 to 3 days a week on the treadmill.  The treadmill is a reflexdeck and really saves my legs and joints.  I've been doing this just until I get used to running everyday again, so I don't hurt myself. 

Two hours of basketball in the evening as well.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles this morning with my faithful running partner, the dog.  Weights, heavy bag, push and sit ups.  Felt pretty good. 

Vomeros 21 miles.

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7 miles on the treadmill.  Another strong week. 

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

8 miles with the dog this morning.  Ramped up another mile per day this week.  8 felt like 7, so I guess it's time to make the leap. 

Did push and sit ups, weights and heavy bag.

Vomero miles 29.

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8 miles on treadmill. 

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

8 mile run with the dog.  I think I about killed the dog this morning.  Its getting warmer and he's got a long coat.  He laid down in the middle of the road with about 1 1/2 miles to go.  I felt bad for the guy.  I guess it's time to shave the winter coat.  With a little encouragement he was able to finish the run.

Push and sit ups, weights, and heavy bag. 

Played basketball for two hours last night as well. 

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

8 miles on the treadmill!!  Such a beautiful and scenic run through the endless rotations of the belt, that echoed the sounds of birds chirping and wind blowing through leaves of trees. 

That's what I try to imagine anyway when I'm on the treadmill. 

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

8 miles with the dog.  Push and sit ups, weights and heavy bag.  My kicks on the heavy bag are really starting to look nice.  I can now deliver a pretty mean kick to the bag above my head.  Maybe running isn't for me.  I think I'll try the UFC!!!

45  miles Vomero.

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4.003.001.000.000.008.00

8 miles outside today.  I decided to stay away from the treadmill this morning.  4 outside 3 on the treadmill this week.  My legs are getting stronger.  Hopefully I can't eliminate the treadmill all together soon. 

A very fast run this morning.  I was pushing so hard towards the end I just about threw up.  My last half mile was all sub 5 minute!!  My training program actually doesn't have me doing any speed until the first of April.  I'm just building miles right now.  I tend to forget every now and again.

Another good week.  Very consistent.  Didn't feel like too much. 

52 miles Vomero.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
158.003.001.000.000.00162.00
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