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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, Jan 26, 2013

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
20.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	20.00

AM: Long run: easy 20 mile loop from my home, 3:00 am. I knew that getting it done crazy early would be my only option to run today as I would be hunting with my family. I definitely had to force myself out the door, but I'm sure glad I got it done. Weird weather but great temperature. At 3am it was clear (except for the inversion) and a balmy 32 degrees. At 5:30 am when I finished, it was unbelievably foggy and had cooled significantly, which made for icy roads. For the last few miles, I had to turn off my headlamp because it was so foggy (the light just made it worse). Just ran easy today to be careful with the ice, and because of the fact that I would be hunting. Was a good run, but my 2.5 hour run felt like it lasted 5 hours, probably because I did it alone and in the middle of the night. It sure is a lot more enjoyable doing longs runs with a group. My run was my warm-up for some serious climbing of snowy/icy mountains looking for cow elk. Had a blast and it was wonderful to be in clean air. I was a little nervous about how my legs would do hiking in those conditions after a long run, but my legs felt great. A good sign.

Asics 2170-2 Miles: 20.00

Night Sleep Time: 5.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 5.00	Weight: 145.90

Comments

From scottkeate on Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 14:57:20 from 71.199.4.146

OK. You definitely get the "Tough as Nails" award for the day. 3 freaking AM to do a 20 miler by yourself! I'm not sure I'll ever match the that feat. Way to get 'er done!

From Bam on Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 15:15:25 from 89.126.28.24

Matt, you need to see a Doctor - that's just pure nuts:) Well done for getting the miles in. Were you dreaming as you were running?

From Matt Poulsen on Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 16:01:57 from 98.202.242.213

Yes Bam, I was dreaming. It actually was quite a surreal experience. Felt like I was in some alien movie where I'm the only human alive and the rest of the world is silent. Glad to have got it in though.

From Jake K on Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 16:19:34 from 107.16.130.217

Weekend MVP. Not even a contest. That's some dedication!

From SpencerSimpson on Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 16:40:10 from 166.147.88.26

Good analogy on the run Matt. Fantastic run. I have done 3 of those this winter and it's not easy. And bam is right 3am to start is "needing to see a doc time"... All good. Good talk too. See ya Monday.

From Rachelle on Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 16:40:23 from 66.7.127.115

Your an animal Matt! Way to get it done.

From runningafterbabies on Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 16:40:40 from 71.195.219.247

And I thought my 5am run was early! Nice job getting it down. What kind of headlamp do you use? I need more "safety" equipment, but my headlamp bobs all over the place and bugs me.

From mike⇒nelson on Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 19:27:15 from 98.202.247.25

Really? Can I get your autograph?

From JPark on Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 22:51:20 from 174.52.34.169

Talk about dedication! You're a stud Matt.

From Matt Poulsen on Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 17:02:00 from 98.202.242.213

Thanks guys. I know I'm a bit crazy, but I've learned that sometimes you have to seize the moment when it's your only opportunity to run.

Melody, I use the Petzl headlamp (model # Tikka xp2). It's heavier than some lamps, but it's very bright. I never owned a headlamp until I moved to Lehi -- as you know, there are very few street lamps here. If I'm wearing a winter hat, it doesn't slide around. If I'm not, it sometimes does slide around a bit, which can be annoying.

From Fritz on Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 17:07:34 from 97.117.56.166

Wow, nice work Matt. That's some serious dedication. You are basically pointing out to everyone who "doesn't have time" to work out or get in a run that they are liars and lazy. :)

From Matt Poulsen on Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 17:58:18 from 166.137.209.27

That's funny Fritz. Certainly wasn't my intent, but that is a funny comment!

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