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Location:

Fruit Heights,UT,

Member Since:

Oct 18, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

50M - 9:37:01 2011 Pony Express

50K  - 5:20:23 - 2011 Buffalo Run

5K - 20:40- 2011 Turkey Leg 5K

10K - 49:50 - 2011 Utah's Toughest 10K - 3rd AG

Duathlon - 1:51:34 - 2011 Legacy Duathlon - 2nd AG - 17th overall -  (Run 5K, Bike 22m, Run 5K)

Short-Term Running Goals:

50K  2011 Buffalo Run!

50 Miler 2011 Pony Express Trail 50

Zion Train

Grand Canyon R2R2R


Long-Term Running Goals:

Just keep swimming...just keep swimming...but running.

Personal:

I'm a happily married guy with a 5 year old son. I started running on February 1st, 2010 with the goal of completing a triathlon (my one and only "official" race prior to that was the "Centerville half mile fun run" when I was about 8) In that following year I lost nearly 50 lbs, completed the triathlon, numerous 5Ks, 10Ks, bike races, and really started to lean towards running over the other two (though I still cross train with both).

I grew up hiking and riding horses in the mountains, so I've been drawn to take my running to the trails - and haven't looked back! I run them every chance I get, which is about 90% of the time!

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Black Instincts II Lifetime Miles: 115.74
Altra Instinct 1.5 Orange Lifetime Miles: 128.30
2013 Vert Lifetime Miles: 70780.00
Altra Superior Lifetime Miles: 6.00
Lone Peak 1.5 - RED Lifetime Miles: 0.00
Running MilesSwimming YardsBike Miles
7.000.000.00

At home with my son today and, as luck would have it, my wife actually got home while there was still some light outside! I threw on some shorts and a couple of shirts and headed out to the BST. Beautiful evening run. I started with a long sleeve and a light jacket, but it wasn't long before the jacket was unzipped and then a little later it was off completely. I didn't wear spikes, and luckily it was just warm enough that the really icy spots were a little soft so there was some traction. It was pretty slippery and slushy, but the Lone Peaks did just fine. Conditions didn't allow for much speed, and I was content to just keep it casual and enjoy. Running back the sun was setting and the pink and orange was cast all over the clouds and onto the snow. I love running in the snow at sunset! If you think you have to hit a TM or not run at all during the winter, you're missing a whole new world (queue Aladdin music...)!! 925 vert, 10 min AP 

Altra Lone Peak Miles: 7.002012 Vert (in Feet) Miles: 925.00
Comments
From Steam8 on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 21:18:50 from 166.70.55.77

I agree! Running in the winter is amazing. It always varies and sometimes can be an adventure. Sounds like a great night to get a nice run on a trail. I love sunsets...sunrises too!

From Bryce on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 22:41:13 from 76.27.58.194

Totally agree. I think winter is my favorite time on the trails. Was extra nice out tonight. Nice run.

From MatthewVH on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 22:57:18 from 207.224.207.31

Aw man I was out on a flat bike path about the same time tonight. If you ever do an evening run on the BST give me a call.

From Scott Wesemann on Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 16:47:07 from 205.158.160.209

The weather has been soooo good for winter running and the TM blows. Way to get it done.

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