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Location:

Smithfield,UT,USA

Member Since:

Feb 16, 2011

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

14 Marathons,
2010, 2011 Boston Marathon
Qualified for Boston 8 Times

PRs:

        Half-Marathon:
                2012 TOU - 1:25:48
        Marathon:
                2009 St George - 3:05:25
        10K:
                2009 First Dam Run - 41:37

Long-Term Running Goals:

1. Enjoy running 'til I drop dead - and put that off as long as possible.
2. Don't get burn out :-)

Personal:

I herniated/ruptured a disk (L4/L5) in my back in December, 2005. I told my orthopedic surgeon I wanted to start running. He said "You'll never run again.". What a challenge! So...I started running.

Since then I've lost about 50 pounds, ran 13 marathons and a number of other races.

I am still a clydesdale runner (over 200 lbs), have a large frame, big bones, and not built like a runner at all. I'm not fast. I mostly run to have some time to myself and keep in shape.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Sat, Apr 21, 2012

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
20.05	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	20.05

Woke up and rolled Conner's newspapers for him since he had a track meet and was tired. Afterwards, drove up Smithfield Canyon to place some water bottles.

Ran from Smithfield, down to Hyde Park, up past Sky View High School, up Smithfield Canyon to the campgrounds and back down. Then ran on the road between Smithfield and Hyde Park and back to Sky View. Good run. Didn't really push it and felt good afterwards. 7:44/mile AP.

Made to Sky View in time to see Conner run the 3200 and break the Sky View record (held for 29 years).

Brooks Ravenna 2 (2) Miles: 20.05

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 0.00	Calories: 0.00

Comments

From Jake K on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 21:22:41 from 67.182.215.126

Really an incredible run for Conner today. 9:29 at altitude at his age is no joke. He's already a superstar, I'm excited to continue to follow his career. I love his attitude and the way he races aggressively. You have a lot to be proud of!

From Rob Mantz on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 09:13:26 from 129.123.197.35

Thanks Jake. Conner is a fun kid and is having a lot of fun running. He looks up to all of you guys on the blog.

Also, great job on the Boston! Running in that heat is tough. Congrats! I enjoyed reading your race report.

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