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Location:

Meridian,ID,United States

Member Since:

Jun 02, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

Best Marathon: 3:18:02 (Ogden 2011)

Best 1/2 Marathon: 1:28:08 (Fit for Life 2011)

Best 10k: 40:03 (Barber to Boise 2011)

Best 5k: 20:10 (Cottonwood Heights Thanksgiving Day 5k 2011)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Upcoming races:

Utah Valley Marathon

Freakin Fast Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep running, stay healthy, have fun.

Personal:

I like to run.

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Fri, Jun 27, 2008
Race: Main Street Mile (1 Miles) 00:06:05, Place overall: 27, Place in age division: 21
Total Distance
1.00

The Main Street Mile is a one mile race in downtown Boise. Basically you run around the block twice.

I've wondered how fast I could run if I was only running one mile (not holding back for the rest of a longer race). I guess the answer is 6:05.

It was a really fun race. The short distance with so many people made for a fun atmosphere, and I got to see my wife cheering me on twice.

I ran in the geezer race (over 40) and placed 27th of 88. If I had run in the open race I would have finished 23rd. There are a lot of fast old people.

As I turned the final corner and saw the clock it read 5:40. I thought to myself "can I run this block in less than 20 seconds?" I couldn't. Even though it was a short distance, it was one of the most difficult races I've run. Good thing the pain didn't last long.

Under 6 minutes next year!

Comments
From jtshad on Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 11:30:18

Welcome to the blog from a fellow Idahoan! Great job at Main street (and the other 2008 races!!).

Good luck at the Fit for Life, I ran that one a couple of years ago, it is pretty nice to run along the greenbelt.

I might see you in Poky.

From Court on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 17:27:51

Thanks. Based on your marathon times, I'll probably just see your backside in Pokey. :)

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