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.
Same 8 miles at lunch. I wasn't able to run on Saturday or yesterday (Monday)--got to get it in Gear. Nice run today. 40 degrees and clear--temperature felt perfect for running. 7:30/mile AP.
8 nice easy miles at noon in North Logan. Feeling a little better today, but still not the greatest. Forgot my garmin, and decided not to use a stopwatch--just have a fun run.