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West Jordan,UT,USA

Member Since:

Aug 31, 2008

Gender:

Male

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Running Accomplishments:

Once beat Cheryl at the Hobble Creek Half Marathon about three years ago, and kept up with Peggy for 100m four years ago. Completion of 52 marathons to date.

I enjoy the marathon distance. It demands consistency in training and provides a constant goal to work towards. Could not run without the support of my great family and friends.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Stay healthy would be the number one goal. To accomplish this long-term feat I need to cross-train and add strength training into the mix.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Someday I would like to qualify for Boston although at the moment it seems very tough!

Personal:

Love running, music, art, food, friends and family in no particular order it just depends on the day.

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Sat, Jul 25, 2009

Race: Deseret News Marathon (26.2 Miles) 04:35:00

Total Distance

26.20

A very early morning to say the least. I rode to the buses with my friends Alan and Rob. Everyone felt very confident about the race. I was hoping that the heat would stay off until I was finished which mostly it did. Only the last two miles were a bit warm but not too uncomfortable. I attacked the first 16 miles and felt really good. Around mile 18 I began to feel the fatigue in my quads from running downhill but still felt great and strong. Debbie K. ran the last 10 miles with me which was a big help and she brought my favorite drink (Vitamin Water XXX). If Gatorade tasted that good they would never be able to keep it on the shelves.

We spent several miles talking about books that we were reading and also about nutrition. Some great ideas that I am going to put into use. They should help me knock off these lingering 15 pounds and make me a true running specimen.

Anyways, it was a fun race.

Night Sleep Time: 3.00	Nap Time: 4.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.00

Comments

From Nancy on Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 12:01:45 from 76.27.11.127

Great job Eric. That was sure nice of Debbie to run the last 10 miles with you.

From Shimelle on Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 12:06:25 from 75.162.225.27

Way to go Eric! You amaze me with all these marathons you run.

From Kelli on Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 13:16:54 from 71.219.89.21

Nice work Eric the marathon machine! That is great that Debbie came and helped you the last 10 miles, it makes it so much easier!

From RAD on Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 13:35:15 from 67.166.99.8

What a great race!!! I would've LOVED someone to be there for the last 10 miles of my marathon, it would've made life SO much easier. Glad you had a good race, it's funny, but I see Rob everywhere...on runs, packet pick ups etc. You truly are a marathon machine! I wish I could've stayed to cheer you in, but family obligations pulled me home :(

From Peggy on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 11:11:52 from 71.213.45.229

Nice race, Eric. It sounds like it's getting to be a tradition for Debbie to run the last bit of this race with you. That sounds like fun. Was that number 55?

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