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Location:

West Jordan,Ut,USA

Member Since:

Jun 14, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

Started running Dec of 06

5k 20:00 Utah Human Race(08)

10k 41:09 Spectrum 10k (10)  40:31 DesNews 10k(10)

1/2 mary 1:30:36 Bryce Canyon Half(09)

Full 3:33:58 St George (09)

Finishing the Grand Slam 08 and 10

Finished my first sprint tri 1:23:30 (10)

Short-Term Running Goals:

2011 races...

May-  Ogden half (no goals)

Oct- SGM

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run Boston and do a Triathalon(did a tri)

Do a half Ironman and then a full

Personal:

Married to MrsFit:) and trying to keep up with her. And have 3 girls.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Avi-Bolt 2 Lifetime Miles: 93.80
Foundation 8e Lifetime Miles: 316.95
Foundation 9a Lifetime Miles: 398.13
Foundation 10a Lifetime Miles: 125.53
Race: St George Marathon (26.2 Miles) 04:25:56
Running MilesSwimming YardsBike Miles
26.200.000.00

Going to keep it short and sweet.  Goal when I signed up was to just finish it.  So during my training wasn't to sure of what I was going to be able to do.  And then race day what that would bring.  Stuck with training for a 3:30 for the most part.  But struggled with things the last 2 months.  Missed about 2 weeks of training here and there.  So cofidence wasn't the best for it.  And been dealing with a shin splint or stress fracture.

Temps were going to be hot again this year.  So plan was to make it as bearable as possible.  Started early on walking through the aid stations making sure I was getting everything I needed.  Leg was giving my grief from around mile 2 on.  Blister on the other foot started at about 7 going up veyo.  Tight shoulders at around mile 5.  I felt I was falling apart and just tried to relax.  Mile 15 met up with another runner and ran together till the finish.  He was suffering with a hammy issue.  We just ran downhill and flats.  Walked the hills and rested when we needed too.  I am happy I didn't have to much heat issues really and hydrated well I feel under the contitions.  Only started having issues with my stomach around 22 but just walked through it.

Foundation 9a Miles: 26.20
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From Jon A on Mon, Oct 03, 2011 at 13:47:14 from 107.0.7.18

Mark, I think you ran a smart race. Good to finish! I was in the same boat, but the stomach issues started around 17. The last few I walked more than ran. Your more mentally tough than me.

NEXT year we get our 3:30!

From Tom Slick on Mon, Oct 03, 2011 at 14:01:22 from 69.171.160.105

Yo MarkO, it was a tough day on the SGM for many reason. I'm glad you sutck it out and pulled a win out of it! Thanks for all the support you offered me on the course, you helped me get to the finish line this year big time!!!!! Lets get together and plan up a new race to go to!!!!

From Tom Slick on Mon, Oct 03, 2011 at 14:03:13 from 69.171.160.105

Yo MarkO, it was a tough day on the SGM for many reason. I'm glad you sutck it out and pulled a win out of it! Thanks for all the support you offered me on the course, you helped me get to the finish line this year big time!!!!! Lets get together and plan up a new race to go to!!!!

And Mrs.Fit, It was certainly a breath of fresh air to see you and the girls at the water station and motivation check point......

From Brent on Mon, Oct 03, 2011 at 15:27:18 from 209.33.247.203

Mark, nice race given the things out of your control. You will be back for a PR shot next year.

Stay Kool, b of bs rools ut

From timp on Mon, Oct 03, 2011 at 16:31:11 from 144.188.24.32

Mark- After the issues with the your back early in the year it seems like you did a great job training since you've felt good enough to run. Great job with the race!

From flatlander on Mon, Oct 03, 2011 at 22:07:08 from 75.214.208.48

Hey, sorry I missed you. I was in such a daze I never found anybody. Good race and I'm sure your three thirty form will return soon.

From jeffc on Tue, Oct 04, 2011 at 18:44:45 from 167.207.128.101

Good to see you on race day! Wasn't expecting to see you during the race as I too was taking it pretty easy. Keep it up and we'll do it again next year. Meg and I got into the series again so it's a guarantee.

From RAD on Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 18:02:11 from 76.27.16.189

It certainly was a tough one this year. Good job just keeping it going!

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