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Location:

Las Vegas,NV,USA

Member Since:

Jan 13, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

1600M - 5:51 (Corp Challenge 2009)

5K - 19:38 (Tule Springs Stake 2009)

10K - 42:30 (Spectrum 2008)

Half-Marathon - 1:28:23 (Fontana 2009)

Marathon - 3:29:28 (St. George 2008, Monsoon)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Train well enough to run a BQ 3:15 marathon.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Continue to train well stay healthy and enjoy running for many years to come. 

Personal:

Married with 4 children ages 8-14.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Asics 2170 Grey/Green Lifetime Miles: 448.80
Asics 2170 Grey/Green 2 Lifetime Miles: 25.10
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.000.007.00

I think today was the hottest day of the year so far.  Since talking so much about the temperature here yesterday I decided to check this morning before my run to see what we were at.  The temp was 87 degrees and cloudy so there was also a bit of humidity in the air.  It was pretty icky today.  Everything felt good but it was just a bit too warm for my liking.  At least the sun wasn't beating down on me on top of the already warm temps.  I'm glad the birthdays are over for the rest of the training cycle, all always eat like a pig.  Now I just have to worry about the family reunion camping trip next week when I will have to run above 8,000 feet for a couple of days at Duck Creek.

162 miles for the month is below my average for the year but considering 3 sick days and tapering for a couple of races it's actaully better than expected.  If I stay healthy, it should climb above 200/month through September.

Time:  57:24  8:12/mile

NB 769 Blue Miles: 7.00
Comments
From Huans32 on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 11:41:16 from 138.64.2.76

Great job on another great run this week. I cant believe the heat that you run in. Even before the sun comes up. It seems like your at least use to that kind of heat.

From Mike Warren on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 11:41:35 from 207.50.149.221

Dont forget about eating like a PIG for the 4th of July! Duck Creek will be a blast to run at. You have a great base built-up, you have been very consistent this year. My guess, when you ramp it up for SGM you will see quick and major improvments.

From Kathie on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 13:42:56 from 207.155.176.10

Wow 87 degrees I guess I won't cry about 70's any more! I least I know it is possible. How often do you drink when you run in the heat? I know you run by your house so you don't take a fuel belt right?

From Rhett on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 15:08:46 from 74.32.221.35

I love when I get to run at high altitude in the summer time. It gives me a break from the heat and pushes my cardiovascular system beyond what it is used to. Have fun camping. Watch out for moutain lions.

From Teena on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 15:42:03 from 67.177.20.13

I don't know how you run in that heat. That sounds crazy.

Nice job on the monthly miles HB!

From Dave S on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 17:12:47 from 4.254.224.206

You're paying now for how nice you have it all winter. I hate to make you jealous but our mornings lately have been low 50s and even upper 40s and usually doesn't even hit 60 until around 8 AM.

From jeffc on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 18:13:38 from 167.207.128.101

Mark..I guess I am used to the heat but it's still pretty suckish.

Mike..I'm sure I'll eat like a PIG for a few more weeks until the holidays are over but then, like you, I really want to shed about 10 pounds in July so I can be lean and mean for SGM.

Kathie..I don't drink at all during my morning runs, anything under an hour I don't usually drink. That's why I try to stay extra hydrated during the day and at work.

Rhett..I too enjoy the break from the heat but the hills and elevation are killers. My sis is training for SGM this year so I will get to run with her up at duck creek, should be fun.

Teena..Me neither.

Dave..I'm not jealous of upper 40s, that's too cold. Upper 50s sound nice though. I guess it is all about what you are used to.

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