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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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Thu, Oct 03, 2013
Total Distance
7.50

7.5 miles after work. Opted to sleep in and run after work. My wife is injured again and we've been having conversations about a life without serious running. Running is great but when we are serious it affects other important parts of our lives. Not sure what I'm going to do.

Comments
From RileyCook on Mon, Oct 07, 2013 at 19:09:06 from 174.52.234.49

Take some time and think about it. Running is great but you definitely want to keep a balance. I'm sure you'll find your path. I wish you well.

From AngieB on Mon, Oct 07, 2013 at 20:40:54 from 65.130.67.21

It's funny you put this on your blog cuz I'm actually going through these same thoughts right now. With working and working opposite of my husband I am basically a single mom and feel like my time w my boys suffers if I run seriously everyday and I don't feel like I put enough time into running as it is. It's been a struggle. I've been debating what to do too. Good luck w your decision too:)

From Derek D on Wed, Oct 09, 2013 at 15:58:45 from 68.109.132.154

Thanks guys. Right now I am going to focus on my family and run when it's convenient. I'll probably be back at some point. I appreciate the nice words.

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