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Location:

Herriman,UT,

Member Since:

Feb 17, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Short-Term Running Goals:

get in shape

eke out one more marathon PR -

**** at St. George 2011 ****

**** at St. George 2012 ****

**** at St. George 2014 ****

Long-Term Running Goals:

keep running

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Cumulus 0614 Lifetime Miles: 45.52
Nimbus 0913 Lifetime Miles: 228.31
Race: Ogden Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:22:33
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.0026.300.000.0026.30

Target time was 3:12, stayed under that pace thru 19 miles  (but realistically I was feeling early signs of fatigue and accompanying negative thoughts by the halfway mark...)  At 19 miles shifted gears into 'stay under 8 minute miles' mode...  (this worked until mile 23).  shifted gears again to 'just don't walk' mode...  completely drained of energy, maybe a bit dehydrated too, last 3.2 miles were very very tough physically and mentally...  thought i heard my name called out by someone during last half mile, but not completely sure... happy to cross the line and be done. 

Split Times:

1 07:06
2 07:15
3 07:14
4 07:06
5 07:11
6 07:10
7 07:07
8 07:09
9 07:22
10 07:18
11 07:32
12 07:20
13 07:25
14 07:29
15 07:48
16 07:19
17 07:24
18 07:17
19 07:36
20 07:49
21 07:55
22 08:00
23 07:57
24 08:39
25 09:34
26 10:06
26.2 03:30

Analysis:

Insufficient downhill training.  Insufficient long runs.  Ten pounds heavier than at SGM.  Mini-taper only.  Should have backed off pace more in the first half.  Inadequate number of Gels?  (4 total, at 5, 9, 13, 18 miles)

Regardless it was a good training run.  Will be better trained and better prepared for next one!

Nimbus 11 Miles: 26.30
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Andy on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 13:02:00 from 199.190.170.29

Good to get another one under your belt. That seems to be the way most of us run this course. I felt the exact same way you did. I knew at mile 10 that I was in for a long day. It is so tempting to blast down the first 8 miles.

From Britta on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 13:11:00 from 99.88.147.244

It is tough to make 26 miles when signs of fatigue show up so early. I am still in awe of your time. It is a time I only dream of. I am still jealous you are all marathoning while I am barely getting in the miles I can. Congratulations!!! How many marathons is this for you?

From TBean on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 17:53:33 from 134.24.147.249

Nice 20 mile run! To bad in inventor of the marathon didn't make it 20 instead of 26. Those last 6 always get me too.

From Huans32 on Tue, May 18, 2010 at 08:49:38 from 138.64.8.52

Awesome job Cal. Was good to see you for a sec at the start. Looks like you had a nice long run too. Spring marathons can be tough. But a good start to a racing season too. Great job.

From vinh on Wed, May 19, 2010 at 08:11:24 from 75.77.22.187

Nice job Cal! Still a great time. I'm sure you'll do awesome at St. George. Hopefully I can keep up with you.

From RAD on Wed, May 19, 2010 at 15:32:23 from 67.172.229.125

Despite missing the 3:12, I think you did an AWESOME job! Pushing through the 'just don't walk' phase really is rough...especially those last few miles of that course. Looks like you've got a good analysis of what to do next time and I'm sure you'll hit your mark!

Oh, and it could've been Josse, Erika and me cheering you in at the end. She recognized you and then we both shouted out encouragements!

From ryandla on Wed, May 19, 2010 at 16:39:46 from 66.29.163.1

hey man nice job - a very nice start to the racing season!

From josse on Fri, May 21, 2010 at 13:00:45 from 75.220.219.229

Yes we cheered you on to the finish, I was feeling you pain, you did look drained. This course is a toughy and you still ran a great time.

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