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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
41.0016.000.000.0057.00
Nike Air Pegasus 30 Miles: 19.50Asics DS-Racer 9 Miles: 5.00Saucony Ride 6 Miles: 19.00Nike Lunaracer 3 Miles: 13.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

10 easy miles from Scott's home.

Nike Air Pegasus 30 Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.003.000.000.0010.00

TRACK WORKOUT -- LEHI HIGH SCHOOL

Intentionally didn't do too much today in preparation for Saturday's race. Did a 5k on the track in 16:34 (5:18 average). Mike, Scott, and I ran together. Scott continued with a 2-mile interval afterword. Mike and Scott looked great. I felt good.

Asics DS-Racer 9 Miles: 5.00Saucony Ride 6 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

10 easy miles on the Jordan River Trail (solo run).

Saucony Ride 6 Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

8 easy miles from my house with Mike and Scott.

Nike Air Pegasus 30 Miles: 8.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

4 easy miles from my house with Mike.

Saucony Ride 6 Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Race: SLC 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:17:54, Place overall: 8, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.0013.000.000.0015.00

All I can do is laugh at this one. I'm not upset. It was completely out of my control. I was feeling great (cardiovascular-wise), and I was on 1:08 pace through 9 miles. Then, disaster struck. I experienced GI issues like I never have. I had to stop in multiple port-a-potties (I spent over 6 minutes in them), and I should have stopped in several more (but they were only located at the mile markers). Because I needed several more, this resulted in my needing to immediately change my shorts after the race. Sorry, way TMI. It was just that kind of day.

Cardio I felt great, and I was right with Steve when it struck. My GI issues had been building the entire race, but I hoped it wouldn't become an issue. I hoped in vain. Not sure why this happened. I haven't felt settled GI-wise for much of the week, but I certainly didn't expect this.

I'm not concerned, and I'm not upset. I don't have a history of this, so I'll just brush it off. Definitely out of my control. After my second toilet stop, I strongly considered just dropping out, but I decided not to for 2 reasons:  1) out of principle, 2) I knew I'd have family cheering for me at the end. I'm actually surprised I broke 1:20.

Strong performances today by many. I think the race of the day goes to Fritz; another incredible, gutsy performance. Hasn't he just been back to running for a week?

Nike Lunaracer 3 Miles: 13.50Nike Air Pegasus 30 Miles: 1.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
41.0016.000.000.0057.00
Nike Air Pegasus 30 Miles: 19.50Asics DS-Racer 9 Miles: 5.00Saucony Ride 6 Miles: 19.00Nike Lunaracer 3 Miles: 13.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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