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Location:

Idaho Falls,ID,USA

Member Since:

Apr 21, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

2007 St. George Marathon 2:32:06 (marathon PR)

2014 St. George Marathon 2:32:45 (close to old PR...7 years later!)

2014 Boston Marathon, 2:39:00, 298th OA, 8th AG, 1st Idahoan

2013 Lake Lowell Marathon, 2:48:34 (Course Record), 1st Overall (#6)

2012 Boston Marathon, 2:43:26 (HOT!!), 114th OA, 9th Master OA, 1st Idahoan

2010 B&A Trail Marathon (MD), 2:40:18, 1st Overall (#3), Master's Course Record (still!)

2010 Mesa Falls Marathon, 2:48:55, 1st Overall (#4)

2009 Pocatello Marathon, 2:37:22, 1st Overall (#2)

2011 The M.A.D. Marathon, 2:55:14, 1st OA (training run) (#5)

2006 Teton Dam Marathon, 2:50:48 1st Overall (#1)

2015 Hood to Coast Relay (195 miles), 1st Masters Team (6th OA), 19:59:57, 6:03 avg pace for the team

2008 Ragner Relay Del Sol (182 mile relay) 1st place team 17:04:37, 5:38 pace avg for the team

50,000 lifetime miles from spring 2000 to October 2019.  Computer logged 50,000 miles from Jan 2005 to September 12, 2020. 

Logged (on computer) 49,802 miles (2 x circumference of the earth) in ~5,700 days (8/23/20)

Logged (on computer) 24,901 miles (circumference of the earth) in 2,889 days (11/29/12) http://jeff.fastrunningblog.com/blog-My-alarm-went-off-I-got-up-eventually-/11-29-2012.html  

Short-Term Running Goals:

Keep on running, enjoy it for the sake of running, relax and enjoy life...de-stress.  Stay fit as I enter retirement in < 4years.

No racing, retired.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep running until this old body says no, running for fun.

Personal:

 I started running competitively in 2005 and ran my first marathon in 2005. Now retired from competitive racing.

Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer;

answer me, for I need your help.
Protect me, for I am devoted to you.
Save me, for I serve you and trust you.
You are my God.
Be merciful to me, O Lord,
for I am calling on you constantly.
Give me happiness, O Lord,
for I give myself to you.
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.
Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord;
hear my urgent cry.
I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble,
and you will answer me.  - Psalm 86:1-7

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Miles:This week: 16.00 Month: 157.50 Year: 484.55
Runs With Moxie Lifetime Miles: 12491.60
Vibram Five Finger Bikila Lifetime Miles: 137.80
Saucony Xodus 2011 Lifetime Miles: 982.61
Saucony Fastwitch White 2019 Lifetime Miles: 1960.23
Saucony Guide Yellow 2019 Lifetime Miles: 1187.00
Brooks Launch 6 Red 2020 Lifetime Miles: 2227.00
Zoot Solana Tigers Lifetime Miles: 877.00
Nike React Infinity Black Flyknit 2021 Lifetime Miles: 960.90
Nike React Infinity Blue Flynit 2021 Lifetime Miles: 602.00
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 Lifetime Miles: 667.00
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7.25M on the TM at the gym this morning, averaging 6:25ish per mile.  Nothing special just a good easy run. 

Weather note:  When I drove to the gym this morning, it was -11 degrees and when I went to work it had actually dropped to -18 degrees with the windchill at -35 degrees!  Every school north of Blackfoot (at least) has closed for the day.   Phoenix temp at the same time: 46 degrees!  Rachel we are coming back to stay with you some more!

total time: 46:20  (Saucony Trigon - 201 miles)

4.75M on the TM at gym at lunch as it was a beautiful sunny day...only -14 degrees when we left for the gym!  Uneventful except Dan had to try about 4 TM before he found one that would stay on or keep speed...dang club needs to hurry up with the renovation and equipment upgrades fast!

total time:  30:20  (Saucony T3 - 415 miles)

Comments
From Rachel on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 11:37:20

Don't blame you Jeff, It was in the mid-40's when I left for my quick run this morning, I hadn't even gotten on top of my hill yet when I decided I should not have worn my long sleeve t-shirt but a short one!

keep warm & safe...

From johnr on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 12:35:56

I feel like I have no room to complain about Boise's weather...man that is cold. I do remember living in Pocatello for 8 years that running was a drag in the winter sometimes.

From wheakory on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 17:23:57

Don't you hate equipment failure. Do you also have a treadmill at home? I feel sorry for your friend. I was on a treadmill at the college a while back and the belt was slipping, what a pain.

From jtshad on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 17:27:50

The gym equipment is really showing it's age. That's why I get there at O-dark-30 to ensure I get one that goes my speed.

I have a TM at home that I use periodically when time is short or just ot get a quick one it. I bought it 8 years ago and have had everything but the frame and motor replaced since then under a maintenance agreement. Still going strong for a ProForm machine. It only goes to 10mph, so I do MP runs or below on it. It is in the basement so I have the same problem with heat/air movement that you do.

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