Terminator

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Location:

Lehi,UT,USA

Member Since:

Dec 02, 2012

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Races:

2014 Running of the Leopards 5k: 15:11, 3rd overall
2014 SLC Winter Series 15k: 49:18, 4th overall
2014 SLC Winter Series 10k: 33:18, 4th overall
2014 Hale Freezes Over 10k: 31:57, 1st overall
2014 SLC Winter Series 5k: 15:48, 7th overall
2014 St. George 1/2 Marathon: 1:11:09, 6th overall
2013 Orem International Thanksgiving 4-Miler: 20:40, 4th overall
2013 Snow Canyon 1/2 Marathon: 1:07:16, 1st overall
2013 St. George Marathon: 2:28:45, 16th overall
2013 Hobble Creek 1/2 Marathon: 1:06:02, 3rd overall
2013 Deseret News 10k: 31:47, 14th overall
2013 Hobbler 1/2 Marathon: 1:10:35, 2nd overall
2013 Provo Freedom 5k: 16:18, 6th overall
2013 AF Canyon 1/2 Marathon: 1:08:49, 4th overall
2013 Utah Valley 1/2 Marathon: 1:10:54, 5th overall
2013 Provo City 5k: 16:30, 2nd overall
2013 SLC Winter Series 10k: 33:19, 3rd overall
2013 St. George 1/2 Marathon: 1:13:16, 7th overall
2012 St. George Marathon: 2:37:45, 20th overall
2012 Hobble Creek 1/2 Marathon: 1:14:28, 8th overall

Long-Term Running Goals:

Minimize injuries and do some serious damage on the running scene.

Personal:

I am married to Elaina and we have four children. I am an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine (knees, shoulders, fractures, etc.). After residency, I did a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Kentucky with their teams and physicians. My website: http://www.poulsenortho.com

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Asics 2000-2 Green Lifetime Miles:						335.50
Saucony Ride 6 - Blue Lifetime Miles:						324.00
Saucony Kinvara 4 - Yellow Lifetime Miles:						119.00
Nike Lunaracer 3 Black Sole Lifetime Miles:						127.50
Nike Pegasus 30 Orange Lifetime Miles:						253.50
Nike Lunaracer 3 Green Lifetime Miles:						59.50

Sat, Sep 28, 2013

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.00	5.00	0.00	0.00	12.00

12 miler up and down Provo canyon with Zak, Mike, Brandon, and Reed. Temperature was cool, but it felt great. 6 mile warm-up up the canyon. Then, 5-mile tempo on the way down in 5:20 average. Splits: 5:23, 5:21, 5:21, 5:16, 5:18 (uphill). Felt great. All the guys look strong. Fun morning; fun run. I feel lazy only doing this much on a Saturday, but that's the point! :)

Saucony Kinvara 4 Miles: 12.00

Night Sleep Time: 7.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.00	Weight: 142.50

Comments

From RileyCook on Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 10:20:30 from 174.52.234.49

Great final push/medium-long run Matt. It's gonna be fun next week. Now we just have the aggravating wait!

From Matt Poulsen on Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 10:25:00 from 98.202.242.213

Thanks, Riley. Yes, it will be a blast. And I totally agree: the wait is torture!

From Dave Olson on Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 10:51:16 from 67.182.237.143

Funny how 12 miles can feel so short. Perspective is everything!

From Fritz on Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 11:34:45 from 50.198.178.113

Nice job resisting another 20 miler. We know how fun those are. Enjoy your taper week.

From Jake K on Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 12:53:54 from 67.177.11.154

Locked in. Nicely done.

From Brandon on Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 13:01:58 from 160.7.242.251

That was so much fun to run shoulder to shoulder for a bit :). You were looking smooth and effortless today. Next week! Watch out!! There is a lot I want to type in this space but I'll keep it simple by stating the obvious.

You are ready.

From Trevor Baker on Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 13:42:16 from 174.27.248.209

It doesn't get any better than knowing you are in the best shape you've been in for a marathon. I hope confidence and excitement gets you through this week and an awesome race next weekend.

From Ben VanBeekum on Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 14:06:12 from 67.169.244.46

Awesome job training for this Marathon Matt. Some killer miles have been put in the bank and some awesome tempos! Enjoy the down time and get ready for battle next Saturday.

From SpencerSimpson on Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 15:09:14 from 63.82.19.2

very cool workout for SGM next Sat. Excited for ya brotha along with everyone else. Make IT Happen...Taper!

From Matt Poulsen on Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 18:27:07 from 98.202.242.213

Thanks guys. I sure appreciate your support!

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