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Member Since:

Feb 02, 2014

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Childhood: I tagged along with my Dad and older brothers to many local fun runs. Did the SLC Winter series (when it was in South Jordan) a few times. Won the Governer's Cup (1 mile kids run) one time. Niavely thought I was the fastest kid in the state.

Jr High: I realized I was far from the fasted kid in the state or even my school. Ran Track and XC every year but had a love/hate relationship with running.

High School: I was hugely inspired by the top runners at Taylorsville HS, Adam Stark and Teren Jamesen, who were both top runners in the state and recieved scholarships to run at the U of U (before the men's program was cut...thanks title 9). As a Junior, my love/hate relationship with running turned to pure love as I discovered what it really meant to train consistently and see myself improve.

HS PRs

State XC course at sugarhouse 16:10 (35th overall--with Bingham as the #1 high school in the nation, there was tons of depth in 1996).

1600-4:46 

3200-10:15

Adult Running:

I was not fast enough to recieve any scholarships, so I didn't run competetively in college. Also, I had a naggin hamstring injury for several years after High School which prevented me from real training. I just did basic 20-35 mpw. Eventually, if figured out how to rehab my hamstring, and started training again. My first really good race was the Salt Lake Classic 10k in 2004. I ran in 33:33 and outkicked Sasha (this is probably the reason Sasha thinks I have a good kick. Based on all the times I have been out-kicked, I'm not so sure).

PRs:

Mile--4:43--as a lone time trial on UNLV track while on vacation in 2006. (I haven't done a 1-mile race since High School).

5K--15:17--DaperDays 2012

10k--30:58 (aided)--DesNews 2009

1/2 M--1:09:16--Salt Lake Marathon and Half M. 2009

Marathon--2:27:30--Chicago 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

I have been in an injury cycle for about 18 months. I want to finally have the PATIENCE to SLOWLY build up my training, so that when I get to decent mileage, I won't be injured.

Since I am now 35, I think I will be satisfied just to not slow down. Although, if my training went perfectly, I know I am capable of more PR's, but getting perfect training is not always possible.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Continue to be a local competetive runner for as long as I can. Continue to find enjoyement in training and racinge even when my PRs are a distant memory.
 

Personal:

I run for the Wasatch Running Center team. They have gratiously supported me with free gear and store discounts for many years. They Rock!

I have been married since the end of 2004. I have two children. We may have more kids in several years if/when life gets a little less hectic.

I am a big fan and follower of professional running. Our sport has a phenomenal level of participation right now. I think the quality of our sport could be improved if the average runner was more aware of the professional sport of athletics/running.

My favorite professional runner is Kenenesia Bekele. I hope he can return to form and dominate the roads during his 30's. I daydream about him also returning to the track just once or twice to beat a particularly overated sit and kick runner. My other favorite runner is Chris Solinsky. He and I are about the same size, so I was super happy when he was the first non-African born runner to break 27 minutes for 10K. I hope he also can salvage the remaining years of his career.

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Race: DesNews 10K (6.21 Miles) 00:31:59

I have a love/hate relationship with this race. I love that it is such an intense race, but I hate running downhill. But then again, the race would not be so intense if it wasn't for the downhill to trick everyone into running beyond their normal ability. All things considered, I am happy with the effort I put forth today.

I tried to be aggressive the first mile so that I would be around other fast guys and get "carried" to a decent result. Although nothing about this race feels like being "carried." Even though the early miles are downhill and fast, the legs always let me know that I ran faster than they are accoustomed to by the last 2 miles of this race. My first mile was 4:48. I was kind of in a "no man's land" behind the lead pack of about 10 guys, (I never actually counted them) and whatever pack was charging behind me. Albert Wint and another guy caught me after mile 1 and I tagged on to Albert down Foothill (it's good to see Albert back to racing again). The other guy pulled away from us, and it took me quite a bit of effort to not let Albert pull too far away as well. Mile 2 was 9:50ish. I wasn't pushing too hard, but my legs just felt sluggish, like they weren't warmed up yet even though I felt hot and thirsty. Just before South Temple, I moved right behind Albert (I always do better on the uphill). I felt a bit of head wind, so I decided to draft behind Albert down South Temple. We hit the 5K mark (the 1/2 Marathon 10 mile) at about 15:35.  So our pace was slowing a little even though it didn't feel like it. At some point I sensed Albert slowing, so I moved past him. Before we turned onto 200 East, there were two runners that came past us. The first one was moving really fast and said "you may see me in a mile but I gotta try." I don't know who it was, but it was a very brave move and I was impressed.

Along 200 East, I could start to feel the weariness in my legs, but I was glad to be on the flat ground. At about 4.75 miles came the gut check moment that I always have in this race. My internal dialog goes something like "why am I trying to run fast? I don't really want to do this. Just slow a little and try to coast for a while." Then I remember that if I let myself go easy, the money I spent and the time I put into training and the waking up at 4:20 this morning will have been a waste. Since I am in a race, I might as well try to actually race. 

I passed a guy somewhere along 200 East which is always a mental boost. After turning onto 900 South, I caught the guy that was origionally with Albert in the 2nd mile. The two guys who passed me on South Temple never came back to me, but I kept fairly close to them. From 300 East to the finsh I kept tying to pick up the pace at each block. I didn't catch anymore people, but I still like the way I finished. The clock was just under 32 minutes as I finished, I have't seen my official time posted, so I am giving myself the benefit of the doubt and saying it was 31:59 untill I am proved otherwise. As usual in this race, I was super tired after the finsh, and it took me extra long to catch my breath.

My 2nd half was about 16:25. It felt faster than that. I think the heat really slowed me down. This was the type of morning that the first thing I noticed as I left my door was the warm air, despit the fact that it was still dark. So even though the second half was quite a bit slower than the first, I still feel like I ran well given the conditions.

After the race, I back tracked and jogged the last mile with my wife. Last time she ran this race was 2009. This year she beat her 2009 time by 3 minutes despite having had two kids since then. Good Job RyLee! Also, my sister, brother, cousin, and two friends all ran today, so we all met up after the race and had a great start to the day.

Comments
From CollinAnderson on Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 14:29:53 from 172.56.38.128

Nice race. I snapped two crappy photos of you finishing, in case you want them:

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2927/14549598599_747fc5501b_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3914/14733864224_7158015308_b.jpg

From Rob Murphy on Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 14:38:13 from 173.14.236.10

Great race.

I love :59 times!

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