Rich's Running Blog

Provo River Trail 1/2 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, Aug 09, 2008

Race: Provo River Trail 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:23:35, Place overall: 23, Place in age division: 5

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
0.00	13.00	13.00

I am so excited, my goal today was to run a 1:22 and I thought I did it. The clock showed 1:22:38 when I crossed the line but my watch showed 1:23 so I didn't know if it was a reality. Unfortunately it wasn't real, oh well next time. I just plugged along and put a bunch of 6 minute miles together and I felt great all the way in. I struggled a little with the hill in the canyon but I kept my pace up. I was frustrated and wasted probably 15-20 seconds on a turn around that wasn't manned by race officials. I was also frustrated with the start there was no warning and no chip timing. I will say this is probably the least organized I have seen a race. I am thrilled with my time and I felt great during the race and after. It's always fun to PR and it was by 3 to 4 minutes I will have to look it up, I can't remember.

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From MichelleL on Sat, Aug 09, 2008 at 18:09:36

Great job on your race! Nice to see you're on the blog.

From Andy on Sat, Aug 09, 2008 at 18:52:10

Excellent race. Looks like we have run a couple of marathons together this year and have finished with similar times. I noticed you are signed up for the Grand Slam. What is your goal for Park City?

From josse on Sat, Aug 09, 2008 at 19:59:48

Great job on getting that goal. That is super duper!! Really I think it is:) A pr on a long course.

From Kelli on Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 15:36:29

WOW!!! Awesome run!

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 12:46:55

Great run. Keep it up.

From Richard on Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 18:06:45

I am signed up for the Slam but I am unable to run Park city due to other conflicts. I ran Deseret News as my alternate.

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