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Ogden Marathon

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Location:

Logan,UT,USA

Member Since:

Dec 15, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

PRs after age 40:

 

5k     15:15  Running of the Leopards.

8k      22:21  Alta Death Dash

10k   33:02    Des News

Half Marathon      1:10  Timp Half

Marathon        2:32    Ogden

First solo R2R2R Bass Trails Grand Canyon 

First R2R2R Grand Canyon Toroweap Overlook

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Not be fat all year

Long-Term Running Goals:

Smell the dirt, feel the mountain, taste the wind.

Personal:

 

"Our legs are tight, our feet are flying, and we are gliding over the roll of the land. The sun is up, the air is fresh, the stone is old, and we are free and at peace. The clock has stopped because another time has taken over." C. Bowden

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Race: Ogden Marathon (26.22 Miles) 02:47:21, Place overall: 7, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.0026.200.000.0028.20

Raining cats and dogs all morning.  I looked at the weather radar on the drive down and there was a big cell right over Ogden.  It didn't disappoint at the start, headwind and pouring.  I decided on a 6:20 pace considering my fitness and ran almost right on except for some fade on the last two miles.  No Garmin today and enjoyed the absence. Good race for me, on the pace I want and pretty relaxed.

 The slower pace today meant I was way back in the pack today, but with the continuous rain and wind it ate up the field.  This run was passing people the entire 26 miles since I was so slow at the start.  At 16 miles I came up to Walter who was weaving about the road.  I walked with him for a few minutes and it was a close call for me to not call it off and find some help.  But he answered some questions good and I got back to work.  Total downer to see him walking.  I felt today was a 2:35 for him.

Hats off to the lead pack.  Some great times considering what the run was like. 

 

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Comments
From Kam on Sat, May 18, 2013 at 12:41:58 from 199.192.101.88

Wow, what a rough day weather-wise. How was the wind for the 12 miles of rollers around the lake? Congrats on a good performance.

From Rob Murphy on Sat, May 18, 2013 at 12:52:42 from 24.10.249.165

Good run Steve.

From Steve on Sat, May 18, 2013 at 14:29:02 from 66.87.112.206

I think those rollers were why I finished 7th even though I was running a pretty slow pace. The wind wasn't strong through the race, maybe six or seven miles per hour, but it was blowing the rain in your face the whole time. I think a lot of runners killed themselves into that wind and rain for 8 miles so I had an advantage in that I was running for myself today. Just felt good to be marathoning again

From RileyCook on Sat, May 18, 2013 at 16:41:02 from 65.130.87.168

Nice work Steve. That's really a great result for you I think with all the struggles and trials you've had to overcome in recent months. You ran a very smart race and it paid off.

Always good to see you.

From Teena Marie on Sat, May 18, 2013 at 17:37:41 from 65.130.65.242

WOW!!! That is an easy race for you??? My hat is definitely off! (If I had a hat!)

Congrats!!!

And ... you still owe me a pack of PEEPS (now with interest)! :)

From Rob Mantz on Sat, May 18, 2013 at 17:44:43 from 129.123.129.35

Great job today winning the masters...Like always, it was fun talking to you before and after the race, and while picking up the awards :-).

From Steve on Sat, May 18, 2013 at 21:10:49 from 66.87.112.206

I did not use the word easy at any point!

From Marlin on Sun, May 19, 2013 at 05:46:26 from 174.27.96.225

Great race Steve, and very impressive without a garmin. Glad to see you feel strong again and back at marathoning

From jtshad on Sun, May 19, 2013 at 07:18:49 from 69.20.183.178

Congrats on the Master's win. Nice job helping out a buddy too! You are a strong runner!

From Christie on Sun, May 19, 2013 at 13:04:37 from 74.213.202.246

I was going to say that same thing as Teena Marie! Congrats on your win.

From Dave Taylor on Sun, May 19, 2013 at 13:33:03 from 174.23.74.200

Wow, it sounds like everyone needs to take 5 or 10 minutes off their time to get the credit they deserve for this one. Glad you did well!

From Walter on Sun, May 19, 2013 at 13:45:18 from 97.48.204.207

Thanks for being there and helping me Steve. I would've felt bad if you tried to stop and help me! I'm glad for friends like you on the running environment. Even if my ass was shown to my competition. Pantsing is so fun...wait for your turn!

From Steve on Sun, May 19, 2013 at 19:29:46 from 66.87.113.177

Thanks guys. See Walter, you have a good memory from the race. You now owe me.

From Walter on Sun, May 19, 2013 at 19:36:18 from 97.48.204.207

Steve, you bore my all and stole my prize. Expect no mercy!

From scottkeate on Mon, May 20, 2013 at 09:18:58 from 192.150.9.200

Nice job! I remember two years ago--some fast, older, blond-haired dude go flying by. The first time I was destroyed by you in a marathon.

It is good to see your fitness coming back. Way to gut out a good marathon under such soggy conditions.

From AngieB on Mon, May 20, 2013 at 10:17:35 from 216.206.44.14

Nice race! You looked great finishing.

From Steve on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 12:47:37 from 65.74.10.205

:-) Thanks!

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