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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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4am, 20 miles

I had to catch a flight out of town this morning, so I had to get this run done early (I will not have time to get in a long run tomorrow). I'm in Chicago for a conference. Mike was kind enough to plan to join me for the run, but he got a stomach bug yesterday and was too sick. He made a smart move -- better to sleep than do a long run when sick. Hope he feels better soon.

I did not feel it this morning. My legs were fatigued and tired. I did 4 miles of tempo in the middle, averaging in the 5:20's, but I had a lot more tempo planned. I decided to listen to the body and run easy the rest of the run. I've had some decent workouts lately; maybe that's partly why my legs were so tired. Also, I've noticed that when I have to run excessively early, without much sleep, my long run does not go well. I know, it's a no-brainer. It's not rocket science. It's amazing how much the small details matter with distance running.

Saucony Kinvara 4 Orange Miles: 20.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 146.70
Comments
From Jake K on Fri, Apr 04, 2014 at 15:04:48 from 199.190.170.22

The body isn't even close to being ready for long/fast work that early. That's why they don't start marathons at 4am! And why anything earlier than 7am is brutal!

Good work considering the circumstances.

From SpencerSimpson on Fri, Apr 04, 2014 at 15:51:24 from 67.137.129.50

another great effort with the scenario Matt. Have a safe trip. Gonna be a fun training cycle the next 3 months for yall...MIH

From Trevor Baker on Fri, Apr 04, 2014 at 17:45:46 from 65.130.168.6

I should've texted you. I was rolling at 4:30am.. What's another 30 mins right?! Enjoy Chicago. Your legs will be feeling good next week.

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