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Ogden Marathon 2008

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Idaho Falls,ID,USA

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Apr 21, 2007

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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  

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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.

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Race: Ogden Marathon 2008 (26.2 Miles) 02:37:29, Place overall: 5, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.0026.200.000.0026.20

Updated report:  Finished in 2:37:29 and 5th overall. 

It was a really nice day for a race, but the sun did heat things up too quickly and impacted nearly everyone I talked to.  Overall feel really good about the results, even though I would have liked to have been in the 2:35 range, but I will take it.  I ran with Chad Derum through about 17.5M then pushed it on the downhill after the dam.  It was a real blessing to have Chad to run with as there were times in the middle miles where my legs were feeling really heavy and without Chad there to help keep us on track (both on pace and from pushing too hard which he reminded me of more than once).  The water stops never felt good (either from an organization standpoint in getting the hydration or how it went down).  Then, once on the Ogden valley floor things slowed down just a bit but this was expected.  I started to cramp up just before 26M mark and had to slow up and shake out the leg so I could finish, otherwise I think I could have been under 2:37.    I had the course at 26.34M, most likely due to the tangents I took on the course.

Great day for the blog, as we took 8 of the top 10 spots and had the 2nd place female finisher (congrats to Michelle!).

All my IF buddies did really well in their races as well as our friend we are staying with in Ogden (Pam did great in the HM!).

 Once again, Ogden marathon experience is a great one!
 

Splits:

1-5:54   Running nice and easy with Chad, chatting a bit to get to know one another, keeping the lead pack in sight.

2-5:59   Still just rolling down the hills feeling good.

3-5:57   The lead pack is now starting to pick it up and Chad and I are starting to put some distance on the 2:40 pack.

4-5:47  Still running nice and easy with Chad, the miles are feeling pretty good right now.

5-5:46  The sun is starting to come out and hit our backs a little, but the temp is still good (for now!)  First Gu in this mile.

6-5:45  One of the lead pack guys (Ken) is starting to come back to Chad and I, we are still running smooth and easy, awaiting the start of stage 2 of the race.

7-5:48  I think it is this mile, or mile 6, that we pass Ken and the heat is now starting to come on as the sun is rising to hit our backs full on.

8-5:49  Off the initial descent, onto the rolling hills above Huntsville.  Now the patient stage of the race begins, where the pace will decrease slightly and we must run nice and relaxed (as Chad will remind me).  We start taking turns at 0.5M lead changes about here.

9-5:58  Rolling hills and heat building up.

10-5:58  Still running patiently, but I can start to feel the legs getting a bit heavy.  So I make sure to take good hydration and take a second Gu at the water stop.

11-6:07  Legs are feeling heavy, but with Chad's help keep running at our expected pace.

12-6:03  Pretty good mile in the growing heat and rolling hills and we start to come to the reservoir.

13-6:10  Heading into Huntsville and the halfway mark.  I think with hit the HM at 1:17:30ish.  Take another Gu coming into the waterstop (I think).

14-6:02  Pass the HM start and crowds and we get ourselves ready for the only real hill.

15-6:32  Try to power up the hill and stay relaxed without burning ourselves up on the ascent, which again was not that bad. 

16-6:06  On the rollers above the dam, Chad is pushing the pace everytime I take the lead.  I am hoping that I was not holding him back at this point.  Legs are feeling kinda heavy and think about telling Chad to go if he feels like it, but I refuse to give in. 

17-6:07 Rolling on towards the dam.  Take a Gu at the water stop and marshal on.  This water stop kinda sucked as I missed the water when the volunteer dropped the cup.  As we were running, however, a young guy came speeding up with a cup of Powerade and said "It looked like you needed this!".  What a great volunteer!  A slight downhill to the dam, but can't seem to get the legs moving to use the slight decline.  Just being patient until we cross the dam.

18-5:44  Cross the dam and hit the hill hard and start pulling away from Chad, but hoping he would stick with me.  Hit sub-5:00 at one point coming down here.  Start passing more and more slower HM runners now.

19-5:54  Running relaxed and using the hill, but the legs are still having problems getting going.  Grab another Gu at the water stop just before 20M mark.

20-6:02  This mile flattens a bit and also a slight uphill.  Legs still heavy and the heat is still coming up.

21-5:57  Just running and trying to get the most out of these late miles!

22-5:48  Looking forward to this mile and mile 23.  Running pretty well here.  Starting to have to weave at times through HM'ers and calling out to move over so I can try to hit the tangents right.

23-5:30  Let it loose on this part of the hill and really feeling good, but I know what is coming up. 

24-6:04  Hit the valley floor and the pathway, dodging HM'ers and now on the curves and up and down.  Take another Gu.

25-6:23  Just want this to be done now. 

26-6:19  Turn onto Grant street and can see the finish line ahead.   Left leg threatens to cramp just before the 26M marker, hobble a bit to keep it going. 

2:07 (last 0.34M or 0.2M)  See Jeff and Maria with 0.1M left and hit the chute with whatever I have left. 

(Tangents - 217 miles)

 

Comments
From Mark on Sat, May 17, 2008 at 15:22:52

Awesome job Jeff!

Cramps can really slow things down, good that you were able to shake them off without too much time lost.

I definitely hope to try out Ogden marathon some time.

From Jim on Sat, May 17, 2008 at 15:29:44

Great race! I noticed that this was 4 minutes faster than last year at Ogden! That is awesome. Also, it is always good to win your age group.

From Lybi on Sat, May 17, 2008 at 15:36:10

Goo Jeff! What a great time, especially considering the heat! Hope you got something cool for your age division win!

From Jon on Sat, May 17, 2008 at 15:55:10

It was great to see you. Congrats on a top 5 finish and awesome race today! You kicked most of the "young guys'" (as you say) trash today. Keep up all your running and you'll have an amazing summer.

From Cody on Sat, May 17, 2008 at 16:00:54

Nice Job Jeff! You ran a smart race and deserve such a high placing. When I grow up I want to be like you...

From josse t on Sat, May 17, 2008 at 17:00:20

I am so glad you like this race and had a good time. It makes all my suffering worth while. Great job, you didn't even look like you had ran a marathon after.

From will on Sat, May 17, 2008 at 18:02:53

Jeff, awesome racing, your one of the elite!

From Lyman on Sat, May 17, 2008 at 19:26:00

Nothing short than a spectacular race. Congratulations!

From James on Sat, May 17, 2008 at 21:43:14

Great run today! I was glad to hear you did so well.

From Adam RW- on Sat, May 17, 2008 at 22:15:03

Great race today. It is a shame the cramp couldn't have held off a few more minutes but if it was going to happen that wasn't the worst spot. Great race!

From Chad on Sat, May 17, 2008 at 23:46:04

Jeff--you ran a really smart, measured race today. I'm glad I went out with you, even though I couldn't hang on to the end. I think if the weather was a little better you would have had 2:35 in the bag. The heat in the last few miles sucked life out of all of us. It was great running with you out there and I hope to do it again sometime soon.

From jtshad on Sun, May 18, 2008 at 09:42:16

Thanks everyone, it was a great race again this year.

Chad, it really was great running with you and I am so glad we were able to do that. Running solo would have been a bummer and you really helped keep me on pace and controlled, especially through the middle miles. Thanks for the camaraderie. You ran very well and at times I was struggling, your being there really pulled me through. Those last few miles were tough (as everyone has indicated).

From rachel on Sun, May 18, 2008 at 09:59:01

You're amazing as always Jeff - great job! I look forward to running behind you this summer...

From wheakory on Sun, May 18, 2008 at 10:48:06

Jeff what can I say you are just over the top with your running. There's no doubt you would have had under a 2:35 if the weather wasn't so hot. I really think if you ran the Salmon Marathon you could do under a 2:35 because of how flat it is.

When I was running behind you guys I just kept watching Chad and you keep getting further and further away and you looked so strong. If you didn't have a crap before mile 26 you would have been under 2:37. Nice run my friend.

From JohnK on Sun, May 18, 2008 at 11:48:07

Super job! I wouldn't be surprised to see you get a sub-2:30 later this year.

From Paul Petersen on Sun, May 18, 2008 at 14:54:09

Awesome job Jeff. You just keep getting better and better.

From Superfly on Sun, May 18, 2008 at 17:22:54

Jeff has anyone ever told you that your such a good guy. Well you are and great race. You get better every time you put on your shoes. Your going to own the Masters in every race you run.

Good to see you again and looking forward to WBR.

From MichelleL on Sun, May 18, 2008 at 17:57:30

Awesome race Jeff. Without the heat I bet you would have been under 2:35. And I second Clyde on the nice guy (see nice guys don't always finish last-sometimes they rock!) It was nice to hang out with you some yesterday :)

From johnr on Mon, May 19, 2008 at 00:02:54

Jeff - Nice race! As the others have said, you seem to be on a roll lately. When do you turn 40?

I might send you an email this week sometime with some training questions regarding my upcoming marathon.

John R.

From jtshad on Mon, May 19, 2008 at 10:38:07

Thanks for the kind words everyone. It was great seeing all the FRB folks at the race.

Clyde - Thanks, it will be fun running with you at WBR (let's get in the same van this time!)

Michelle - You are running great! Looking forward to seeing you at more races and getting to know you better.

John - Sure, send me a note and let's talk. I turn 40 on July 14.

From Dave S. on Mon, May 19, 2008 at 10:58:44

Great race Jeff. Your an awsome runner. It's going to be fun to see you do some real damage in the masters. You seem to be still getting faster. It was nice to meet you. You looked like you had just finished. an easy run not a 2:37 marathon

From Dustin on Mon, May 19, 2008 at 15:58:01

Great race Saturday. Looking forward to seeing you at WBR!

From Dale on Tue, May 20, 2008 at 10:31:36

Very nice race....you seem to be able to run frequent fast marathons and recovery quickly. It's not easy getting faster as we get older but you seem to have it down. Keep it up!

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