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Location:

Lehi,UT,

Member Since:

Jul 19, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

PRs

2015 St. George Marathon (2:44:11)

2014 Hobble Creek Half (1:17:18)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Goals

  • 5K - 16:59
  • 1/2 Marathon - Sub 1:17:00
  • Marathon - 2:45:00 

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Miles:This week: 21.05 Month: 143.85 Year: 369.15
Lunaracer 4 Lifetime Miles: 248.70
Zoom Pegasus (gray) 36 Lifetime Miles: 414.95
Zoom Pegasus 35 (orange/red) Lifetime Miles: 319.05
Pegasus 34 (black) Lifetime Miles: 271.45
Zoom Pegasus 36 (dark Gray) Lifetime Miles: 380.85
Zoom Pegasus 36 Blue Lifetime Miles: 226.45
Pegasus Turbo 2 ( Dark Green) Lifetime Miles: 185.75
Pegasus 37 Black Lifetime Miles: 210.40
Nike Pegasus 38 Orange Lifetime Miles: 411.60
Zoom Pegasus 36 Light Green Lifetime Miles: 293.15
Nike Zoom Tempo Next Lifetime Miles: 309.55
Vaporfly Green Lifetime Miles: 49.35
Pegasus 39 White/orange Lifetime Miles: 296.70
React Infinity Flyknit (Maroon) Lifetime Miles: 179.75
Asics Magic Speed 2 (Green) Lifetime Miles: 145.45
Asics Novablast 3 (white) Lifetime Miles: 126.40
Pegasus 37 (Gray) Lifetime Miles: 16.80
Race: Deseret News Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:04:35, Place overall: 8
Total Distance
26.20

I probably knew better than to run this marathon, but I kind of put it in my mind a couple of months back that I might try it again, and my training over the last 3-4 months has actually been pretty good (especially the last month to month and a half).  However, I've done no downhill training and I think that helped lead to a rough second half of the race.  I thought I could legitimately run about a 2:50:00-2:55:00.

First half 1:26:15    Second half 1:38:30 (hahaha)  I took splits on my watch, but ultimately just turned my watch off around mile 22 cause I was sick of it.

The plan was to try and be somewhat conservative for the drop down Big Mtn and the climb up Little Mtn.  Compared to a lot of other people, I actually did start pretty slow.  However, the drop is so severe and the climb is pretty brutal and it hammers my legs.  Started off with a 6:30 and then clipped off some 6:15's and low 6:20's.  I was doing pretty good once I hit the top of Little Mtn and was able to get into a good rythem coming down Little Mtn and Emigration.  At the out and back I was heading in just as runners 4-5 were heading out.  Started clipping off some good miles coming down Emigration around the 6:15-6:30 range.  Passed about 5-6 guys and then there was nobody in sight for the rest of the race until I got passed around mile 20-21.

Ultimately got out of the canyon and started on Wasatch and I was good about half way down this stretch and then my legs got heavy.  The speed bumps didn't help.  I was able to keep going until I hit the aid station on the curve on Foothill.  I had just gotten passed at this point in time, my legs hurt and I just didn't feel good.  The pace had been slipping to the low 7's and I was ready to be done.  This was all about mile 20-21.  This is where the race got long and slow.  Started walking/running.  Got passed on 1300 East.  I actually passed this person back several miles later, but that's just cause he was in the hurt locker more than I was.  This is basically how the race finished for me.  The last 7-8 miles were not fun.  It got hot the last 5-6 miles, but the weather was never really to bad to me.

I want no part of this marathon ever again.  I just don't do well with it.  Hopefully my legs recover quickly, but I'm sure the quads will be destroyed for a good 5-6 days.  Looking forward to getting back into training and trying to run St. George faster than last year and in the low 2:40's.  I need to get back to consistently running with Mike, Matt, Scott, Reed, etc cause it really makes a big difference for me.  Overall, not a real fun race today, but looking forward to ramping back into things after a short break.

Lunaracer 3 (neon) Miles: 26.20
Comments
From allie on Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 16:49:58 from 24.99.46.55

nice job out there. this is textbook des news -- sometimes there's just nothing you can do about that evil second half. :) way to finish it out. i hope you recover well and quickly. good luck with st. george.

From Bec on Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 17:04:35 from 98.202.123.11

One of the most difficult marathons in my book. Great job finishing on legs feeling heavy. You say you won't be back, but you will! This marathon is in your veins

From Jeff L on Sat, Jul 25, 2015 at 11:54:27 from 74.81.242.63

Thanks, Allie. This really is one of the more difficult marathons around. I'm sure you missed it.

Bec-Congrats on your race. I promise I'm done with this one.

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