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2010 Utah Valley Marathon

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Location:

Springville,UT,United States

Member Since:

Jan 19, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

 

 

2:49:21 at 2009 St George Marathon

2:53 at 2009 Top of Utah Marathon

2:54 at St George Monsoon Marathon of 2008

2:58 at Top of Utah  in Logan

3:06 at Snickers Energy Bar Marathon in Albany, GA on March 1, 2008  PR by 23 minutes - Boston Qualified

3:01 at Utah Valley Marathon April 12, 2008 New PR by 5 minutes

3:10 at Ogden Marathon May 2008

3:24 at Deseret News Marathon July 2008

Short-Term Running Goals:

Finally Broke the 2:50 Barrier,  Now just to achieve the 2:45 goal.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run 50 Marathons before I turn 50 years old, keep times under 3 hours.  Dream of hitting 2:30-2:45 speed range.

Personal:

Happily married with 3 Boys (16, 13 & 7)

Update! New Arrival August 16, 2009

Boston -- Now 4 Boys!
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Sat, Jun 12, 2010
Race: 2010 Utah Valley Marathon (26.2 Miles) 02:57:52, Place overall: 29, Place in age division: 1
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.0017.2026.20

Today was a good day.  I felt good at the Start.  I felt strong through 6.  I took it easy through hills Miles 6-9.  I took what the course gave me from 9 - 20, then I hung on and didn't completely fall apart on the last 6.  My slow miles were 7 minutes plus.  My slowest mile was 7:23.  I wish I had more to give but I was very happy to return to sub 3 pace.  It was a good course but a little tougher than I expected.  Overall I am happy with the reesult.  I come away being intent to train harder and work harder on SPEED so I can get some miles in the 5 minute zone, that will get me to where I dream of being at about 2:45 at St. George and Top of Utah.

Weight: 172.00
Comments
From Andy on Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 10:08:12 from 198.60.114.178

Great job, Rich. Glad you had such a positive experience.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 11:21:38 from 174.52.45.85

Rich,

You are absolutely amazing! Congrats on a fantastic race.

Thanks for all the wonderful running advice.

Here's to your upcoming 2:45! :)

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 12:29:47 from 67.42.27.114

Way to go. Enjoyed talking with you.

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