Philippians 4:13

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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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Tue, Jul 24, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
11.30	0.00	0.00	0.00	11.30

Easy morning 10K run. Felt ok until 5.5M then developed a killer stitch which I had until end of the run.

Humid 5M run at lunch. Even comfortably easier pace (6:45). Everytime I tried to push harder, a stitch started to come on again. Seemed to help when I ensure I ran tall and leaned forward a bit more.

Comments

From Jon on Wed, Jul 25, 2007 at 12:58:16

How many early morning runs do you do? I mainly do them as easy miles- no more than 6 miles, usually. It is very hard to get going fast before 5 am. I usually find that 8 minute pace is normal, 7:30 is very fast, and 9 minute is not uncommon.

From jtshad on Wed, Jul 25, 2007 at 16:09:10

Usually between 4-7 miles. My pace lately has been averaging about a 7:15ish (start slow at 7:45ish and work up to about a 6:50-7:00 pace, if lucky). I have not been focusing on the pace, rather just ensuring I get the mileage. I use my lunch run as my MP or, if lucky, tempo run.

From Jon on Wed, Jul 25, 2007 at 16:10:27

I don't think I could do a 6:50 mile at 4:30 in the morning if my life depended on it.

From jtshad on Wed, Jul 25, 2007 at 16:12:39

So should I sick one of the dogs that seem to like to chase James around the town on you? Maybe that will get your mojo goin' you slacker!

From Jon on Wed, Jul 25, 2007 at 16:27:54

I don't think anyone who can do a 4 am run is a slacker. Stupid, maybe, not a slacker.

No, leave the dogs with James- he seems to enjoy them. This morning was actually the best I had ever felt on a morning run, surprising since I only had 5 hours sleep and ran 35 miles in 2 days.

Are you around in Aug? I will be there 2 weekends and need to get some long runs in.

From jtshad on Wed, Jul 25, 2007 at 16:40:11

"Slacker" was said as tongue in cheek.

August weekends may be full for me. Aug. 4 either still out of town camping or running a half mary here in IF or John Colter Runs in Driggs (here is info on IF run if you are interested):

On Saturday, August 4th, we will host the 2nd Annual Rock Roll and Run Half Marathon. This race will begin and end at Old Butte Park (the west side Soccer Complex). In an effort to beat the heat the Â½ marathon will begin at 7:00. The 10K and 5K races will still begin at 8:00. Contact Mike or Lynn at 521-2243.

I am out of town on Aug.11 and Aug. 24-26.

So, most times around this crazy schedule might work. Call me when you get to town.

From Jon on Wed, Jul 25, 2007 at 19:09:27

I know slacker was sarcastic- as was my stupid comment. Well, maybe not the stupid one.

I'll let you know when the dates are set.

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