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Member Since:

Sep 15, 2011

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

5k: 17:20

10k: 35:34

Half Marathon: 1:18 (Snow Canyon 08)

Marathon: 3:06 (Beaver 20)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for Boston Marathon (Run a 2:55 marathon)

Help PV athletes develop a love for running. 

Be the 1st male athlete to run all 4 years at Dixie State University. Done! 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Be a life-long runner

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Miles:This week: 20.72 Month: 166.12 Year: 530.28
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Saucony Ride 13 Lifetime Miles: 871.11
Trail Runs 2022 Lifetime Miles: 85.00
Hoka Bondi 7 Lifetime Miles: 190.37
Kinvara 13 Lifetime Miles: 702.09
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 Lifetime Miles: 294.00
NB XC Spike Lifetime Miles: 9.01
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Hoka Challenger 6 Lifetime Miles: 272.06
Trail Runs 2023 Lifetime Miles: 59.00
Nike Steelers Pegasus 39 Lifetime Miles: 138.49
Nike Air Zoom Tempo Lifetime Miles: 29.27
Saucony Ride 15 Lifetime Miles: 370.53
Kinvara Pro Lifetime Miles: 341.40
Clifton 9 Lifetime Miles: 272.77
Pegasus 40 Lifetime Miles: 72.03
Trail Runs 2024 Lifetime Miles: 10.00
Race: St. George Marathon 2022 (26.21 Miles) 03:26:15, Place overall: 543, Place in age division: 53
Total Distance
26.77

Beyond frustrated today! I felt I ran really smart. Got some quick miles in with Zach Holt as we approached Veyo. Then I left him on the hill, not intentional. I didn't go too fast in the first half marathon (like at Charleston) and overall I felt pretty good and was satisfied with my efforts.

Between 17-18 miles my IT band started flaring up, it was right around this time that Zach Holt re-passed me and told me sub 3 was mine if I just kept my miles at around 7 minute pace. I knew that and it sounded so easy. I packed some anti cramping pills in my little running pouch to avoid future cramping, they must've fallen out somewhere. I prayed for the IT flaring to not be an issue. It wasn't an issue.....but my inner thigh and quads started to seize up a little. At this point I had flashbacks to Charleston and my quad struggles there. I was running cautiously. I stopped at every aid station and had someone rub icyhot on me. It didn't really help. At one aid station I accidentally stopped my watch too, maybe cost me 20 seconds. I loved seeing PV at aid station 22. They were excited to see me and I wish I was in a better state to show off for them. 

Once I hit all the spectators on the north end of Bluff my quads seized and then my calfs seized. My legs went stiff and I awkwardly fell to the ground ( kind of hard). I tried to stretch out my legs but each time I did they got worse. Some spectators came and helped. My quads get so tight it looks like someone shoved a baseball into my quads. They will not loosen for anything! I probably spent 4-5 minutes on the ground. Cooper passed me and saw me struggling! Eventually I got up and walked to diagonal. Then I got brave again and tried to jog. Immediately seized up and fell hard again. Runners yelled for someone to help me. Justin Snyder and Scott Bushar wanted to stop and help but I told them to carry on. A really nice man took the time to help me and stretch me out. IT WAS A PROCESS! I am so grateful he helped me out. I was debating dropping out because I was embarressed to keep falling over and it was really painful. People probably think I am just being dramatic. 

I got going once again and Dawson found me. I could tell he was struggling too. We made a pact that if I fall over he would help and if he fell over I would help him. We jogged, we walked, we hobbled, and we got closer to the finish. It was great to have him there! I left him on the last turn and finally made it to the finish. 

I am grateful for running examples in my life. Aaron has been an amazing mentor! PVXC and Marieta have been great training partners! Marieta ran a 1:43 in the half! I was really consistent in my training in preparation for this race! I am not sure what else I could have done different? I was ready for sub 3. I really can't blame myself for this one. My body failed me a little bit today. Back to the drawing board! 

Shout out to Noe for throwing down a 2:43! 

1. 6:39

2. 6:47  13:26

3. 6:32  19:58  5k- 20:48

4. 6:26  26:24

5. 6:33  32:57

6. 6:22  39:19  10k- 40:05

7. 6:21  45:40

8. 7:18 (Veyo)  52:58

9. 7:03  1:00:01

10. 6:52  1:06:53

11. 7:03  1:13:56

12. 6:46  1:20:42

13. 6:38  1:27:20  13.1- 1:28:26

14. 6:38  1:33:58

15. 6:20  1:40:18

16. 6:18  1:46:36

17. 6:35  1:53:11

18. 6:52  2:00:03

19. 7:45  2:07:48

20. 7:26  2:15:14

21. 7:28  2:22:50

22. 8:52  2:31:42

(accidentally stopped watch somewhere between 22-23) 

23. 8:37  2:40:17

24. 14:18  2:54:35

(Fell to the asphalt)

25. 18:09  3:12:44

(Fell to the asphalt again)

26. 10:44  3:23:28

.21. 2:38  3:26:06

3:26:15 7:52 mile pace

Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 Miles: 26.77
Weight: 173.00
Comments
From steve ash on Sun, Oct 02, 2022 at 19:59:47 from 73.52.151.195

A valiant effort. Not sure why you were having these issues. I would suggest more downhill training plus keeping up with electrolyte intake both during training and competition. For what it's worth.

From steve ash on Sun, Oct 02, 2022 at 20:05:01 from 73.52.151.195

Glycogen depletion also could have been a factor..

From Josh Decker on Mon, Oct 03, 2022 at 10:07:56 from 205.126.230.252

Thanks Steve! I will look into those things.

From Dustin on Wed, Oct 05, 2022 at 07:59:38 from 204.113.48.207

I'm sorry to hear the race didn't go as planned. I've been impressed with your weight loss, as I've followed your blog here and there. I'm about 50 pounds to heavy right now, and I really need to lose some weight so running will be more enjoyable and not so painful.

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