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The Other Half

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Location:

SLC,Ut,USA

Member Since:

Jul 31, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

It was an evening in November 2005 that I'll never forget...I was nearing the end of a long term relationship when I needed to unleash some pent-up anger.  I was driving past a baseball park near my house, when something told me to park my car, and just RUN!!  It wasn't long before I moved on with my life and continued running for new reasons.  I now run because I am truly obsessed!  It is a way of life, and I feel incomplete without my weekly runs.  I have completed 28 half marathons, 78 marathons, 7 ultramarathons, and a few other distance runs.

Pr's:

5k:  18:37 Willow Canyon Fun Run  2010

10k:   39:26 Salt Lake Track Club Winter Series 2012

10 Miles:  1:02:15 Emigration 10 Miler 2014

Half Marathon:  1:22:01 Provo Canyon Half  2011

Marathon:  2:56:52  2017 Utah Valley Marathon

50 Miles:  9:22:03 Antelope Island Buffalo Run 2011

100 Miles: 30:40:28 Wasatch 100 2013

Short-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for Boston

Run 100 mile ultramarathon

Sub 3 hour marathon

Beat my old pr's

Long-Term Running Goals:

A marathon in each state, a few ultramarathons....

Personal:

I have a wonderful wife, Melissa, who does not understand why I would want to punish my body with running marathons, but she is very supportive.  She patiently awaits my arrival at the finish line of most of them.  I slipped on a shirt at the last mile of the Ogden Marathon in 2008, that asked: "Melissa, will you Marry Me?"  It was a wonderful moment!

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Race: The Other Half (13.1 Miles) 01:28:32, Place overall: 13, Place in age division: 3

My goal was to run this course below 1:30:00.  The conditions ended up being perfect, and I felt fresh. The hills in the late miles of the race did less damage than I thought they would.  I exchanged positions with the second and third place women multiple times, and they turned out to be unknowingly good pacers.  Of all the distance races I've participated in, I think I enjoy the half marathon the most.  It's short enough that I can give it all I have and not worry about 'hitting the wall,' but long enough to make it worthwhile to plan a trip around.

Melissa and I were accompanied by my father, my sisters, and one of my sister's friends to run the race.  My brother-in-law, a neice and nephew also came and provided the cheering section at the finish. It was exciting to have a group of us to take part and motivate one another.  We rented a house, watched some movies, and ate some meals that were better than I've had at my own home in a long time.  All of us had an enjoyable experience.

Comments
From allie on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 00:17:34 from 174.23.232.22

way to meet your goal. that is a great time! you are a racing machine.

it's also nice that you were able to enjoy a fun weekend with your family. very cool.

From Mikal Epperson on Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 01:41:18 from 207.200.116.135

Thanks Allie!!

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