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West Jordan,UT,USA

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Aug 31, 2008

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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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Thu, Jan 15, 2009
Total Distance
6.00

Did not make it to running group this morning, Dangit! I got up and immediately my head felt like it was going to blow-off my shoulders. After taking some decongestant medicine and letting it work for a couple of hours I felt well enough to do an afternoon run. It was a very pleasant six miles. People are starting to come out again and enjoy the trails which is nice to see. The air is very nice and clean in the canyon.

 I am absolutely looking forward to running Butterfield Canyon this weekend. Hopefully it is not too slushy or icy, it will be a surprise whatever it is like. I am bringing my new trail running shoes with me and hopefully it will make it a bit easier to navigate.

Hopefully the rest of the group will have a fantastic showing at Painter's this weekend. It will be fun to get all caught up after the weekend. 

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Comments
From mike on Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 18:04:49

Eric - We will miss you this weekend at Painters. Have a great run and we will see you next week.

From Cheryl on Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 18:46:31

Eric--We did miss you this morning, but I understand about the head feeling like it is going to explode. What time are you running Butterfield Canyon? I "might" be able to make it if you go early enough. Of course, we don't want to go too early because you can't see anything. Let me know.

From erico on Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 21:57:27

Cheryl,

I was thinking if we could make it to the canyon by 7am we might be in good shape. If we need to go earlier to have you come along let me know and we can adjust. As far as I know Rachel, Alan and myself are planning but I will send out an email.

From Rachel on Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 00:51:39

Eric,

did miss you this morning! I was struggling with my yucky eating yesterday and dragging myself to run. I'm excited about Butterfield as well, I've hiked it (just on the road with it closed to traffic) with my dad when I was getting ready for the grand canyon (a fun story I can share this weekend), but I've never ran it and I think I'd like the challenge. Do you know how far up you'll go? I think the snow will probably start being thick (if previous years are any indication) about 2-3 miles up. I guess we'll get to see, but hey, who says we can't turn around and do it again? (unless the mtn lions are out then I might not...another fun story I can share :) bring your mace.)

From erico on Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 01:55:47

Rachel,

We seem to make it about 3 miles up before it gets steep and the snow is heavy. We end up going about 7-8 miles total.

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