AZ Run Dad

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Location:

AZ,

Member Since:

Mar 10, 2012

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Personal Records:

5k: 15:38 2014 Carlsbad 5000

10k: 33:06 2012 Mesa Turkey Trot

Half Marathon: 1:11:40 2013 Eugene Half Marathon

Marathon 2:32:14 2012 Tucson Marathon

Short-Term Running Goals:

Eugene Half Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 15:30 5k

Sub 1:10 Half Marathon

Sub 2:30 Marathon

Personal:

Husband to speedy wife Allison and father to Camryn (7) and Brandon (5). Graduate of Weber State University where I played on the tennis team. I love to run, help others get faster, and always learn about the sport I love. My wife Allison and I have a blog called AZ Parents on the Run about our running lives with kids.

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Wed, May 30, 2012

Total Distance

15.15

AM: Did a 2.8 mile warmup that included strides and a few flexibility exercises then into 10 x 800 w/2 min recovery jogs. Splits were 2:25,2:26,2:28,2:26,2:28,2:26,2:31(??),2:26,2:29,2:26. The odd # splits were into a slight headwind and seemed to be slower and tougher. This was a hard workout but I'm happy with it. Cooled down 1.15 miles after. Doing it with 2 minute recovery jogs made it a lot tougher than when I've done 800s with stationary rests in the pasts. I think that doing recovery jogs on all of my intervals for the last month or so has really helped me. Only a couple more fast workouts before the marathon.

PM: Enjoyable 4 mile run with no watch. Legs were tired from this morning but took it nice and easy. It felt good just to loosen up a bit.

Comments

From Jake K on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 08:46:26 from 155.100.226.54

very consistent - nice workout!

From RileyCook on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 11:18:24 from 132.3.57.68

Awesome workout. What is your goal time for Duluth? You look ready to put a fast time!

From Derek D on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 11:52:48 from 166.147.88.33

Riley- I'm looking at 2:30-32. Depends on conditions and how I'm feeling. I'll probably start in the high 5:40s and see how I feel.

From RileyCook on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 14:45:03 from 132.3.57.68

I think you are ready for high 5:40s for sure. Go out there and get it, you've put in some good work.

From AngieB on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 15:50:37 from 199.190.170.24

I agree. You are ready for a kick butt race. Tell Allison she needs to join the blog.

From Burt on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 18:20:59 from 72.223.82.180

Do you live in Gilbert? I was driving in Gilbert this morning at 3am and I saw this speedy dude cruising down the road. But this sounds like a track workout.

From Derek D on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 19:33:14 from 166.147.88.18

Burt: That might have been me. I do live in Gilbert and I do run at 3 am.

From Burt on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 20:07:25 from 72.223.82.180

I think it was around Warner and Recker. Can't quite remember, but what I do remember was, holy cow! That dude is moving! I work for RWCD.

From Burt on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 22:07:49 from 72.223.82.180

I also remember you didn't have a shirt on, and I was like bow-chika-bow-wow!

Too soon?

From allie on Thu, May 31, 2012 at 18:40:29 from 174.23.150.94

great workout. looks like you are ready to hit your goal in duluth.

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