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Location:

Spanish Fork,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jan 15, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

Lifetime PRs:

Marathon: 3:07:59 2013 Big Cottonwood Marathon 

1/2 Marathon: 1:24:30 2008 St. George Painters

10K: 38:39 2008 SLCTC

5K: 18:44 2009 Nestle Art City Days 

55-59 AD PRs:

1/2 Marathon:???

10K:???

5K:??? 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

2023 plans: 

  • Work on core strength
  • Lose 5 lbs
  • Overcome lingering injuries
  • Have fun!

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Consistently place in the top 5 of my age division as long as my body will allow it.

Beat Terry Bean at any distance at least one time before I depart this earth.

Take care of mind and body so I can be in it for the long haul. Don't do STUPID THINGS!

Run until I'm 99 with Kim by my side and remember that EVERY RUN IS A GREAT RUN!

Peace of mind by striving to live like this

 

Personal:

I've been married to the lovely Kimberly for 36 years. We have 5 great kids and 5 great grandkids.
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Sat, Feb 23, 2008
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.362.002.000.0016.36

Foggy, misty morning run. Temps were relatively mild (mid 30s) and the wind/rain behaved so not too bad of conditions for a February morning run. Got in a few miles with Kim (sorry Kim that you didn't have such a great run today) then finished off the progression run solo. Didn't see any elk today but did finally see that rare and mysterious creature/runner from Salem and the blog known as Clay! It was nice to finally actually meet you Clay and shake your hand! 

The progression run was hard at the end like it's supposed to be but I was pleased I was able to hold the 6:30 pace or better for the final 2 miles. Much better than last week, mainly due to the warmer temperatures I think.

Splits for first 16 miles were as follows: 10:20, 10:05,  10:29, 8:28, 9:00, 8:36, 8:04, 8:13, 7:57, 7:53, 7:28, 7:30, 7:05, 6:56, 6:32, 6:26.

Comments
From Paul T on Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 13:24:30

You had a satisfactory run today. (Sorry, I wanted to use a superlative in place of "satisfactory", but I've used so many superlatives to describe your running over the last many months that I've run completely out. I'll have to restock.) Maybe I can take a Mad-Lib approach: You had a run today.

From Clay on Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 14:40:04

It was great to meet you guys Tom. Basketball is over now and maybe next week we can run some miles together on Saturday's. Great job on the workout too...

Thanks again.

From Mike Warren on Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 15:12:34

Tom, is this the most consistent and highest mileage, you have maintained through a winter? You really seem to be running well. I have been very impressed with your race times so early in the year! Keep it rolling Bro! I am thinking, St. George could really be something off the charts for you this year. I can't wait to see!

From Tom on Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 18:46:22

Mike - This is the first winter where I've maintained high mileage and also been more focused with the tempo runs. Actually the last 6 mos is the first time I've ever run mileage outside the 25-50 MPW range, trying to average around 60 miles most weeks. It most certainly does make a difference if you can find a way to make the time commitment and deal with lousy winter weather. It also helps immensely if your spouse is on the bandwagon.

I guess I could ask you the same question and make the same comments you've made to me. You have certainly been tearing it up as of late and will surely set many PRs in the coming year.

From Brent on Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 09:11:33

Tom, thanks for the props and commando points. Your progression workout is real interesting. It seems running faster when you are getting tired, great mental workout also?

Stay Kool, seen Clay without the Aching, B of BS Rools out

From Brent on Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 15:12:14

Clay without the Aching :) Brent that might be your best one yet!

From Tom on Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 15:15:41

Whoops! That was me that made the last comment, NOT Brent.

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