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Member Since:

Nov 19, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Recently have become interested in running thanks to my daughter and her XC adventures. I have finished a 5K and 10K. As I am new to running, I don't have a lot of highlites at this point. Hopefully this will change

5K 27:21

10K 59:30

Short-Term Running Goals:

First build back up to running thirty minutes at a time.

5K October 30 -- Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

10k in November -- Butch Cassidy race in Springdale.

I would like to build a solid base over the next 6 - 12 months. I hope to run in either 5K or 10K races through the next year and perhaps one 1/2 marathon (depending on how my body responds to training).

 

I would like to see how fast and far my 40 + year old body is capable of running.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Over the next 10 years I want to run consistently to maintain health and to enjoy a sport that challenges me.

Personal:

I have a wonderful marriage of 20+ years and have four children who are the light of my life. They range in age from 19 - 12 . . . two girls and two boys. Two of my children are interested in running.  Sierra and Zac are both participating on the Pine View XC Team.

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Mon, Dec 31, 2007
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XT this morning at the Gym.  Worked for 18 minutes on the Eliptical (2 miles) and 20 minutes on the stationary bike (7.5 miles).  Total cardio workout was 38 minutes.  Missed running.  Happy new years eve to all.

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Tue, Jan 01, 2008
Total Distance
3.50

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! Went with Jill to the Gym this morning (late morning).  XT -- 15 minutes on the Eliptical (2 miles), and 20 minutes on the stationary bike (7.1 miles).  Total workout time 35 minutes.  Felt great.

Ran this afternoon around 12:30pm with Sierra down on the river trails.  We had seen this route on other runner's blogs and decided to give it a try.  Great route, and a great run.  The weather is beautiful, sunny, clear, and relatively warm.  Gotta love St. George.  Ave pace was mid 9 minutes.  Total work out time was 35 minutes for a total of 1hr and 10min today. 

Look forward to a fun year of run, blog, improve, and repeat.  Thanks for the run Sierra!!

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Wed, Jan 02, 2008
Total Distance
3.00

Ran this morning 6:10 AM for thirty minutes.  Three miles.  Not warm, but definitely not cold.  Nice run.  My feet didn't bother me a lot.  My legs were stiff and sore either from being tired this morning or from my workout yesterday.  I am not sure which.  I have an appointment with Physical Therapy later today to have my feet looked at.  Great to be out running.  Goal for this week is 12 - 15 miles.

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Thu, Jan 03, 2008
Total Distance
3.00

Ran the Artic Circle Loop three miles.  I felt great, my legs felt tight and tired.  Nevertheless I enjoyed the run.  Still not really cold out in the mornings.  Say the PT yesterday and sure enough he said that I have that Plantar Faciiatis (sp).  He taped me up and suggested a number of stretching exercises I could do to help with the discomfort.  The tape actually felt good . . . ran with that on this morning.  I will work with the streching and later see about experimenting with some inserts in my shoes.  Love the blog.

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Fri, Jan 04, 2008
Total Distance
3.50

Ran with my favorite running partner .  . . Sierra.  We ran down 2450 and onto the trails.  From there over to the Post Office.  My legs were tired I think in part due to the fact that I have not been getting enough sleep.  Also I had my feet taped and the tape was worse than PF urg.  Nevertheless I thoroughly enjoyed running tonight. I am soo excited to see what progress can be made in 2008.

Avg pace was in the mid 9's.

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Sat, Jan 05, 2008
Total Distance
3.00

Ran with Sierra this evening.  I think we talked each other into the run and I am glad that we did.  My legs and feet felt good.  3 miles and 28 minutes.  9 min + average.  My right foot and knee have been sore since the run.

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