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Location:

Orem,UT,USA

Member Since:

Apr 03, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

HS/COLLEGE:
mile: 4:56, 2 mile: 10:21 (1978)
marathon: 2:52 (St. George 1982)
OLD MAN (20+ years later):
5K: 19:53 (Nestle/Art City Days 5K 2007)
10K: 39:55 (Spectrum 10K 2008)
half marathon: 1:26 (Hobble Creek 2008)
marathon: 3:07 (St. George 2007)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Get back to a BQ marathon time (currently 3:40).

Long-Term Running Goals:

Have fun running, keep fit, and fight middle age spread. Run consistently and injury free. Maintain a healthy balance between running and other life priorities. Encourage my ever-aging running buddies to keep running so we can continue to share runs on the trail instead of rocking chairs.

Personal:

Blessed to be married to Karen for 30 years. We have six children (4 daughters/2 sons) ages 16 to 30, and one wonderful granddaughter.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Altra Instinct 1.5 Lifetime Miles: 83.50
Altra Lone Peak 1.5 Lifetime Miles: 21.80
Saucony Guide 7 Blue 2 Lifetime Miles: 376.95
Saucony Fastwitch 6 Lifetime Miles: 200.05
Saucony Guide 7 Black 1 Lifetime Miles: 271.15
Fri, Feb 29, 2008
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
0.000.005.450.000.005.45

I plan to go a little longer and easier tomorrow so I decided to go a little shorter and quicker today. I ran down to Orem Center street and back trying to maintain a steady marathon pace effort. I averaged 7:52/mi for 5.45 miles. Mile splits were 8:16, 7:54, 7:53, 7:55, 7:35, 0.45 mi in 3:22 (7:28/mi). The first mile included warm up. The last mile finally had some slight downhill and tailwind at the same time. I feel pretty good about the run, like I'm finally beginning to get back on track.

Also, I went ahead and registered for the Utah Valley Marathon on April 12. I don't have much time to get ready for it. I'll be lucky to work up to one 20 miler before then. I'm looking forward to it anyway.

Comments
From Kerry on Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 11:18:16

Good for you, Paul! It sounds like you've got a pretty good base established so bumping up your mileage shouldn't be that risky. Getting into marathon shape by April will be a big boost as long as you just stay healthy!

From Hyrumoaks on Sat, Mar 01, 2008 at 00:32:50

Paul-

My name is Hyrum Oaks. I am the race director for the Utah Valley Marathon. I apreciate your registration, and that you are telling people about the race. I hope I fulfill my end of the deal by delivering you a great race.

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