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Location:

St George,UT,

Member Since:

Feb 07, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run below 2:30 in the Marathon.

Personal:

I currenty live in Southern Utah. My wife Kendra and I have 4 children and no pets. We also own/operate the St. George Running Center a specialty running shoe store in St. George UT.  We also head-up the St. George Running Club.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Asics 2140 Lifetime Miles: 172.00
Asics 2140 2-17-09 Lifetime Miles: 36.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1369.8472.4529.502.251474.04
Night Sleep Time: 22.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 22.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.250.000.000.007.25

Good morning run - Out in the fields. 7.25

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

Great run with the club tonight. Did the Snow Canyon High loop with the sunbrook extension.  Nice in easy - picket it up a little towards the Golf couse then going up Dixie Dr. I took a gu and started having serious stomach problems. Ended up taking a pit stop off the edge of the trail and eaving behind my Hobble Creek Half Marathon Shirt.  It was the better choice of the two options.

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Comments
From jtshad on Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 07:46:35

What a run...don't know quite what to say.

BTW, I got the the running jacket in the mail the right before we left, thanks!

From Logan on Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 09:27:44

Poor shirt! Can't wait to get the running jacket.

From Wilbull on Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 17:54:03

sorry about the Shirt! you were cooking pretty good most of the run.

From Michelle on Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 18:21:54

Steve got the shoes last night, decided to go with Saucony pro grid, think I would have liked to try the Mizunos but they were too big. Do you want me to throw the others back in the mail or should I just bring them by when I get to town on Friday. Whatever and I don't mind paying the shipping.

From Tom on Sun, Jan 13, 2008 at 21:52:55

Hey Steve, my wife Kim (kim.fastrunningblog.com) and I would both like to purchase fastrunningblog singlets. We'll both be down running Painters this weekend, we were wondering what the best way would be to pick those up? Should we just come into the store or perhaps we could stop by your house during the blog party? We won't be able to stick around Friday night to party/eat but we probably will have time to swing by for a few minutes.

Thanks!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.100.002.000.0012.10

Good run with the Club - ran the Painters Course.  Didn't feel as good as I should this close to the race.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.500.000.000.0012.50

Did the Washington Loop - Took it pretty slow. Really nice morning. 12.5 miles. Pretty non-eventfull.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From Wildbull on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 15:52:51

Steve, Good run. Nice seeing you Saturday! 2x. You must love it when women come into your store and call your name! They want you and only you!

From James on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 16:00:38

It has to be the laugh!

From Mike Warren on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 16:05:58

No, I think it's the Hair(less)dew!!! Good miles today.

From James on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 21:51:23

From the looks of the map you live very close to Damon's mom's castle?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.500.002.000.008.50

Good run last night - ran home from the store 8.5 miles.  Took it down into the low 6's for a while.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From Wildbull on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 15:50:06

Steve,

your running strong. good job!

From bundy on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 18:58:07

Steve,

I wanted to mail in my gift cards with a shoe order. I'll use whatever address i find on the running center page unless you have a better one.

P.S. I love your belly button ring.

From sarah on Sun, Jan 20, 2008 at 11:32:17

Thank you so much for the party and your generosity. I would like to make a housewarming gift for you and Kendra (to use in this house and the next when you do get to sell this one) What is her favorite flower and bird? I'm going to hand paint a gift for her but I want it to be a surprise....try to be subtle but if it doesn't work out that's okay too...

Have a good day...thanks again!

From amanda on Sun, Jan 20, 2008 at 22:18:21

Thanks for the great party. I have so much fun.

From James on Sun, Jan 20, 2008 at 22:28:42

Thanks again for everything. You are the man! Good luck with the family and store and we'll see you at Del Sol!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

easy 7 with the club, Snow Canyon Loop

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

 

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Race: Painters Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:29:00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.200.000.000.0014.20

What an Awesome Weekend! I had a great time with all the Bloggers over at our place Friday night - once again thanks to everyone that participated and help out Kendra.  I think we ended up with about 50 people.

Anyways on to the race - I decided, since I'm not in race shape right now I would find more enjoyment pacing Mike Warren.  He's improved so much I was excited to see him get a PR - and PR he did! Mike, I hope a wasn't too obnoxious there at the end.  Here's a link to Mikes Blog for the Painter Half.

We ended up running a 1:29 and with about 100 M to go Mike takes off and shifts gears like an Indy Car and drops me bad.  Fun times! Great Day!

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Comments
From josse on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 12:22:58

I just watned to say thanks to you and Kendra for a very fun time at your house and store. I am glad that the store is a success. I look forward to more fun running times with the racing team, thanks for putting me on the team.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.500.000.000.0011.50

4 easy miles this morning on my "Washington Fields Easy Loop That Doesn't Take Too Long Loop".

3pm - ran to the store from the house - short way - 7.5 miles about 7:25 pace.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From MichelleL on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at 14:11:21

Running and blogging it-a good combination! It was so great to meet you and to get to know you and your wife a little bit this weekend. Thanks so much for your support and for your part in the race. I look forward to wearing my new trainers!

From Dustin on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at 19:48:23

Good miles today, and nice work on pacing Mike on Saturday. 2008 will be a good year for you. You're right about going to Steve a few more times. I plan on getting a few more for sure, in fact I would like to try to get at least one a month, but a lot of that depends on my monthly budget. Did you get my email last week about some new trainers? I think I told you in the store which ones I would like Nimbus and Stratus size 8.5 on both.

Thanks, again for the dinner and all the support.

From Mike Warren on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at 20:29:01

Nice job Steve, I am expecting BIG things from you at Ogden!!

From MarcieJ on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at 20:57:25

Hey nice job getting in some good miles today! Hey when are the tues track workouts going to start up again?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.000.000.000.0015.00

Ran from the house to the store- short way. 7.5 Started feeling a little tired at the end. Easy run.

Ran from store to house - stomach problem - Steady Pace - 7.5

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Comments
From Mike Warren on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 12:19:34

Well, looks like Steve is starting to get consistent again! Look out for falling times!! Nice Job!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.500.000.000.004.50

Was planning on going 6 but got a little cold in my short!! Only 4.5 miles.

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Comments
From Superfly on Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 10:24:37

Good job this week so far! I won't be here this weekend but should be around the next two- so we should plan something.

From Austin on Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 16:16:04

Thanks steve! You did great in your race to!

From Brent on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 19:40:27

Steve, thanks for the quick response, Sylvie got her jacket and singlet today. Really likes them. By the way, great job pacing Mike at painters.

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.250.000.000.0010.25

Club Run - Easy 10+ miles pushed up the hill at the end.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

I.T. Band a little tight didn't run.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.100.000.000.0015.10

Great Run with the club - Tobi, Tobi, Phil, Mike, Dave, Marci (Nice finally having a female on a Sat. Run!), Guy from out of Town, Ken Carlson, and myself.  Drove 15 miles up the marathon course from the store - top of Veyo hill  - and came back down to the store.

Total 6:36 pace (including water stop @ 6 miles):

1.7:10

2.7:19

3.6:59

4.6:33

5.6:28

6.7:25 (Water Stop)

7.6:20

8.6:26

9.6:21

10.6:43

11.6:29

12.6:11

13.5:50

14.5:50

15.6:07

Great Run For Everyone - I felt good about the run for myself - A little tired at the end.

 

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Comments
From Mike Warren on Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 00:04:24

Steve, Awesome, Awesome, run!! You are looking very FAST!! I can't wait to see you with some consistent mileage, then we will be talking SCARY FAST!!!!!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Massage in the morning - Set up treadmill late in the evening from our move and couldn't get it to start - no run.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.657.100.000.007.75

Evening run 7.75 - Good run, dropped it down a little - 6:35 average for whole run.

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Comments
From Austin on Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 00:03:47

Way to keep up a good steady pace! :)

From Dustin on Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 09:52:25

Steve, you guys were flying on your Saturday run. Looks like your going to have a good spring. Nice average today. I'm having trouble running much faster than 7:30 pace.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.000.000.000.0015.00

Easy Morning run 7.5 - a little tight from yesterday's run. slow run.

Got the treadmill working - 7.5 miles tonight 7:30 pace.  The track seems to be sticking a little. I need to get it fixed.

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Comments
From Mike Warren on Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 13:19:12

Steve, Nice miles! Do you have any of the choclate Endurox in?

From Steve Hooper on Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 14:28:17

I'll order it today.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.000.000.000.0015.00

Easy Quick Run on the Treadmill 4.75

Club run - Did the Thurs club loop extended to 10 miles. Fleet pretty good and tried pushing the pace at the end - however I'm paying for it today - my hips are majorly tight.

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Comments
From Dave Holt on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 15:36:09

Steve, you've moved it all the way down to only 1 day a week missing the run! Nice job. I can already tell it is making huge gains for you (i.e. last Saturday when you killed me!) Next week - none?!

From Christi on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 21:21:30

Heard you're handing out h2o at the Tuachan Duathlon tomorrow? I'm running the 10k, will be looking for ya! Do you know anyone else from the FRB who's running beside Ruth?

From Adam RW on Sat, Feb 02, 2008 at 15:11:31

I forgot to thank you for the quick turnaround on my order. My stuff came in the next day! Looking forward to Del Sol and meeting you in a few weeks...

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.500.000.000.0013.50

Man - I don't know what my problem was today - I went out for 20 and almost didn't even make it through 13.5 - bad run - no energy.

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Comments
From Christi on Sun, Feb 03, 2008 at 00:45:49

Hey- good to see ya at the race today, thanks for the cheers. Sorry your training run didn't go as expected today, that should mean you are in for a really good run next time!

From MarcieJ on Sun, Feb 03, 2008 at 11:02:25

We all have days like that! I guess they just make us tougher.

From Steve O. on Sun, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:04:19

Thanks for the support yesterday. It was good to see you guys.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.500.000.000.007.50

7.5 easy treadmill miles - morning workout.

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Comments
From superfly on Mon, Feb 04, 2008 at 12:44:36

Let's plan something for Saturday morning. Or are you going to do that race? Most likely I won't race it but will plan a longer run with Dave, and whoever wants to join.

From Steve Hooper on Mon, Feb 04, 2008 at 15:01:18

Clyde - I don't think anyone is doing the 5 miler. Let's plan a long run for Sat - How far were you thinking 15- 20? Idea's for a route?

From Dave Holt on Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 13:52:11

20 miler - route?

From steve hooper on Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 17:18:19

Hey Guys - What do you think of this loop from Dave's House.

20 Miler From Dave's House:

http://www.stgeorgerunningcenter.com/images_frb/20milerfromDaveshouse.jpg

From Superfly on Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 19:48:14

Looks good. Let's do it!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.500.000.007.50

7.5 Morning Run - nothing too exciting dropped it down to 5:50 for about .5-

Planning a 7.5 evening run.

I was planning on getting an evening run but decided to hold off since I was planning 15 on Wed and Thrus, and a 20 on Sat.  Putting me at 72 for the week.  I don't want to jump up the miles too fast.

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Comments
From Tom on Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 20:23:32

Hey Steve, Kim and I received the singlets and shorts we ordered on Friday. Came in the mail on Monday - quick!. All looks well. Thanks a bunch for the speedy turnaround sending those out to us.

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 23:15:00

Tom - Great to hear! If you need anything else just let us know. - Steve

From Michelle on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 13:13:21

Steve,

I hope that we got everything taken care of with the shoes and all? I called the store and missed you a couple of times and then I know that You missed me a time or two also. Hope the others made it back o.k. and that we're all taken care of. Things have been a little crazy around here and I appreciate you taking care of me so wilingly!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.000.000.000.0015.00

Ran to the store - nice and smooth.  I'm starting to feel my body changing and It's feeling nice.  I'm not sure if I'm loosing weight ( I don't own a scale) or I'm just starting to get into better shape - I'm really excited about my own training right now and excited about what 08 will bring.  My goal for this month is to start doing mile repeats in about 11/2 weeks and get my miles up to 80 by the last week of the month.

Ran home from the store at 3pm. 7.5

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Comments
From MarcieJ on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 13:42:18

I am excited to see what you have in store this year too! Have no doubt you will be awesome and accomplish your goals!

From Dave Holt on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 16:50:48

"I'm starting to feel my body changing and It's feeling nice."

Steve this is just a very special time for you. It happens to all boys your age and its normal. If you have any questions, I think you should sit down and talk with your Dad about it!

From Dustin on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 17:23:38

I can bring a 7th grade Health book to the club run tomorrow if you would like.

From Steve Hooper on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 19:21:35

Thanks guys - I knew you would give me your support if I just shared my real feelings.

From Superfly on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 21:37:45

LOL- Dave that was a good one.

On the other hand good job Steve. We both know if you get your training consistent that you'll be doing great things. 08' is the year for you to update your marathon PR and it will happen with this kind of commitment.

From Mike Warren on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 22:55:15

Steve, I can get a book with full color pictures, that explains all the changes your feeling. I think it will be easier for you to understand, than the copy Dustin has.

From Dave Holt on Thu, Feb 07, 2008 at 09:54:54

Mike, we have to keep this family friendly - and what you are describing isn't really a "book"!

From Ally Holt on Thu, Feb 07, 2008 at 11:10:57

You guys are perverted...but funny!

From Logan on Thu, Feb 07, 2008 at 14:11:08

I got the shoes yesterday. Thanks. I can't wait for the Asics! I need shoes with some traction.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.110.000.000.0010.11

Good run with the club - 10 mile loop good pace. Felt a little flat tonight - hopefully it won't last.

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Comments
From Mike Warren on Thu, Feb 07, 2008 at 23:14:47

Steve, Good run tonight! Did we figure out a time for Sat?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

Ran home from the store - steady pace. 7 miles

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
20.000.000.000.0020.00

Great run with the guys ( Dave, Clyde, Mike and Myself).  Ran down from Washington to Dam Rd out to the Washington Dam, over to Sand Hallow Rd, up passed Purgatory, left of Telegraph and back to Dave's House.

Kept it steady for most of the run nothing fast. Going up passed Purgatory Clyde picked up the pace a little, then Dave passed us and picked it up a little more - by the time we are about a half mile from the top of the hill poor little Steve was shutting down.  When we got to the light to turn left onto Telegraph my hip flexors and calf were basically shot. So, it was slow slow slow for me the last 5 miles. 

Overall I'm happy with the run.  I haven't done a 20 in a while.  I think I would have been fine had I not pushed it up the hill like I did.

It's great to see everyone improving with their goals.

I'm thinking of going 3 later on to get my goal of 70 for the week.

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Comments
From Ally Holt on Sat, Feb 09, 2008 at 20:09:21

Good job today Steve, and thanks with the help with my new shoes. They felt really good today.

From Mike Warren on Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 22:40:24

Great week!! You really looked strong, especially going up the hill by Purgatory. Thanks for giving me a lift back to Dave's.

From Mik'L on Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 22:44:12

We went to Hurricane Saturday so we grabbed your water bottles on the way back. Clyde has them in his car so remind him next time you see him. Good job!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
18.500.000.000.0018.50

Slow and steady 18 this morning. Felt Great - No Watch, No Speed, No Rush, No Stopping.

From my house to 1440 S over to the River trail and Convention Ctr., under the freeway over to Green Valley connected to the Bike path, up to the St George Running Center, and back to the house. Felt pretty good, much better on the way back down to the house.

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Comments
From Mike Warren on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 11:10:20

Holy smokes!!! Are you going for 100 this week?

From Dustin on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 11:22:37

Man you're an animal. I'm still feeling some sickness. I probably shouldn't have ran last Thursday night, things didn't get much better over the weekend. Hopefully this week will be a little better.

From jtshad on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 11:36:14

Nice mileage to start off the week (especially coming off a hard 20+ miler on Saturday).

From MarcieJ on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 12:02:09

Those are some big miles after your long run on saturday. Your running awesome right now!

From Wildbull on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 15:31:23

holy miles. Dude your a running machine. very impressed.

From Superfly on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 21:26:18

That's a good way to start your week. Hitting 80 will be a lot easier with that already in the bank. Good job!

From bundy on Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 18:28:35

u rock

thanks

From Hayden on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 00:09:24

Back to blogging steve. your the man. see you later tell me about saturday will ya

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.002.000.006.00

Quick 6 miles on the treadmill tonight.  Crazy day - just glad I got 6 miles in. 

Planning 15 tomorrow.

 

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Comments
From Ruthie on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 00:48:55

Are we doing a club run this week with Valentine's being on Thursday?

From Mike Warren on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 01:18:22

Steve, sorry I left without talking to you tonight. Ran into a neighbor outside and before I knew it, needed to get home. Glad to see you were super busy. The long run on Saturday. We could meet at my house and Colleen said she would drop the group on Utah Hill. That way we could drop people at different miles. Just an idea, let me know what you think.

From steve hooper on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 09:12:04

Ruthie - I'm still planning on running, I'm not sure how many people are planning on showing -

Mike - I think that sounds like a great idea!

From Ruthie on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 20:02:13

Sad day, I'm busy ALL day, so I won't be there. But I want to get new shoes now before mine totally wear out, so I'll probably be in soon... not that that's a happy thought for you with my picky-ness. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.000.000.000.0015.00

Morning run 7.5 up to the store from the house.  Day dreaming of faster days!

Ran home from the store - really nice out! However it looks like some clouds are coming in.

Tomorrow - 5 in the morning 10 w/ the club (7 miles @ > 6:30 pace).

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Comments
From Dustin on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 11:47:56

Hey Steve

I noticed you asked Mike about Starley's number 632-2035. If you are setting up a time for a massage I wouldn't mind getting another one also. I don't know if he would have time after yours or if that would mess up your family's schedule? I'm not too busy Friday night or Saturday afternoon.

From Mike Warren on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 21:43:25

Steve, I am planning on running with the club thursday. I just have to head right after, taking Colleen out. I am reducing my miles this week, having some pain in the lower leg and I hate to say this but the knee (just a little). I think if I reduce it will be ok. I am going to hit 65 this week.

From steve hooper on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 21:57:56

hey - take it easy with that - spend a little extra time stretching. Did you get in touch in with Massage Steve? I tried him but couldn't get in touch. Did you?

From Mike Warren on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 23:12:13

Steve, I did get in touch with Starley. He just had a very busy day. He came over and work my calf and knee. I just have 1 huge knot right below my knee on the inside of the calf. He worked that 1 spot for almost an hour. He made some progress on it, but it still did not come out all the way. He is going to come back in a couple of days to try to finish it off. I am confident that is what was causing the knee pain. He gave me a stretch to do and said to have Colleen roll it twice a day. I hope I can get it gone this week, but I am just glad thats what was causing the knee to hurt. He said he is going to give you a call to set up a massage.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.006.000.000.0015.00

Woke up with my calves and arches a little tight which made me a little concerned - however after walking around and helping the kids get ready for the day they loosened up a little. 

Ran an easy 5 miles @ 7:30 pace on the treadmill this morning.  Watched a History Channel show on Snipers. 

Group Run from the store - Ran 3 mile warm-up then started the 6 mile tempo.  This is how the tempo went:

1. 5:50

2. 5:55 - stoplight

3. 6:12 - gravel road - crossing part of golf course.

4. 6:36 - Bathroom Break

5. 6:30 - Heading up Dixie Dr.

6. 6:58 - Pushing up the hill but not really going very far, very fast

1 mile cool down back to the store.  I was really excited about this run today before it happened. Little disappointed with having to stop and use the restroom and my performance the last mile. I think if we keep it up the times will keep dropping. 

 

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Comments
From dave holt on Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 13:01:51

I'll be there tonight - but I as practice is getting going, I may not be after this week until we change the time.

From Mike Warren on Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 13:18:58

Steve, great job on your miles this week. You are right on pace for that 80 you wanted. Did you get an appointment with Starley?

From wildbull on Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 13:57:04

GOOD JOB STEVE. looking sharp

From Hayden on Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 21:57:33

Hey good job man. Sorry I didn't make the run tonight I had babtisms for the dead. keep it up man see you saturday at mikes.

From amanda on Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 22:01:46

Happy Valentine's Day!

From Jeff on Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 00:12:30

Good to see you today. Keep up the good work.

From jediweed on Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 12:36:44

Steve - April was amazing! I am healed!!! You rock bud!

From Dustin on Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 12:42:36

Nice workout last night.

From Wildbull on Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 13:45:40

Nice work steve. Wish i could of been there. my Doc told me not to run for one week:( I am going to take his advice. I will not be there Saturday. thinking about going out of town. good luck with saturday.

From Hayden on Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 20:10:56

Hey steve yea I'm coming to the run I herd it was a mikes house how much are you guys doing, and where

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

exhasted only got in 3.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.003.000.000.0016.00

Great run this morning with the club from Mike's House - Thanks again to Colleen for the ride the nice refreshment after the run.  And Mike gets no thanks for bringing out the scale.

Anyways, started out on Utah hill and came down all the ways to Mike's house.  Nice steady run pushed it for a few miles. Everyone was looking really strong. 

Was planning on hitting 80, but it will have to hold off till next week.  Very happy with the way things are turning out.  I just need to loose 20 lbs.

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Comments
From Scott Zincone on Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 17:59:03

Steve,

The shirt arrived today and looks good. Thanks for the great service.

From Mike Warren on Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 18:00:42

Steve, I think your being too hard on youself with the scale. Your Mom still loves you! (jk). You had a good week of miles and next week will be even better. I swear, you make me jealous of your running style. You look like your putting out no effort at all and cruising in the 5s. It will be very exciting, to see your next marathon results with some consistent miles behind you. Keep it going!

From MarcieJ on Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 18:41:05

I cant believe you are up to 220! J/k I am so gullable! One of these days I am going to be able to stick with you guys a little bit longer. Nice job on the miles and I agree with Mike, you make it look too easy!

From Jody on Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 20:53:55

Great run today!! Thanks for all your help at the store!

From Dustin on Sun, Feb 17, 2008 at 11:32:55

Good week of training. You guys were hitting some pretty fast miles. Have you decided are you going to run SLC or Ogden. I still haven't signed up for Ogden, but I'm planning on it.

From Superfly on Sun, Feb 17, 2008 at 13:18:35

Steve good job sticking the week out and going over 70. Keep up the good work and you'll be having a great race year. It sounds like you guys had a good, fun workout yesterday.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
18.500.000.000.0018.50

Slow morning - 18.5

Just went out and got it done. Nothing special just two bathroom stops.

Here's my plan for the rest of the week

Tues. - 7.5

Wed. - 15

Thurs. - 9 easy, 6 Tempo during Club Run.

Fri. 7.5

Sat. 16-20

Total Weekly Miles Goal: 79.5 - 84.5

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Comments
From Superfly on Mon, Feb 18, 2008 at 12:26:30

Great start to the week.

From Hayden on Mon, Feb 18, 2008 at 14:43:39

Nice start and great schedule to follow your increasing your miles little by little great job.

From bundy on Mon, Feb 18, 2008 at 15:19:56

u r an animal. looks like u r running good. the shoes are sweet as cherry pie! Got em this morn. But u were supposed to keep the change! You're a good man, thanks again!

From wildbull on Mon, Feb 18, 2008 at 17:26:50

sweet job steve. long runs are looking good. you are special!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.500.000.000.007.50

Ran home from the store - good run - 7.5

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

Treadmill miles early this morning - 7:00 pace

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Comments
From Mik'L on Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 20:24:40

Steve- I sent you an email about updating the website. Still working on getting Frontpage. Thanks! Oh- and bring our utensils to the store tomorrow would ya? Clyde can get them when he comes for club.

From Little Bad Legs on Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 20:36:08

Steve- Is the club running together on Saturday morning like you did last week? I'm going to be in St. George over the weekend and would like to run with you all if so.

From Mike Warren on Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 21:36:23

Steve, how are you feeling and how many miles will you hit this week?

From Aaron on Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 22:49:19

Steve, you forgot to e-mail the picture list to me.....

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.500.000.000.0010.50

Amazing Run!!! 10.5

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Comments
From jtshad on Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 10:15:34

Great mileage and getting out for such a good run.

Are you likely filling our voided spot on the Del Sol team?

From Wildbull on Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 11:56:57

ur looking great Steve! Rock the running world and kick some butt!

From Steve Hooper on Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 12:59:01

Jeff, I'm not sure. I'm doing a test run today or tomorrow to see what I can maintain. I'm still not in racing shape right now.

Bill, Thanks for your kindness!

From Hayden on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 21:10:20

Hey man get over that injury man, but good luck this weekend. Hey im posting qoutes on my blog everyday now if you want to check them out.

From wildbull on Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 10:31:14

Way to run steve. 10.5 u rock!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.500.000.000.002.50

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.500.000.000.0012.50

Great run this morning did my Washington Loop. Good steady pace - dropped it down into the mid 6's for a few miles.  Still a little tired from this weekend.

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Comments
From Mike Warren on Mon, Mar 03, 2008 at 14:18:50

Glad your back at it! Are you doing the Spectrum 10K?

From Dustin on Mon, Mar 03, 2008 at 14:40:22

Hey Steve

Glad to see you survived the weekend. Sounds like everyone had a good time. How is the ankle feeling must be alright, looks like you got in some good miles already today.

Do you still have some comps for the Spectrum 10K?

We had a good run Saturday afternoon, did a trail run on Thursday wasn't too many guys there.

From Walter on Mon, Mar 03, 2008 at 14:54:26

Hey Steve it was a pleasure getting to know you and why they didnt give you a medal at the finish is beyond me. You did an awesome job getting us around and you didnt have to sub for any of us, whew, what a relief huh? All in all we laughed, we puked, some of us did #2, losing our phone! But it was fun.

From steve ashbaker on Mon, Mar 03, 2008 at 15:11:26

Thanks Steve, We could not do it without you.

From James on Mon, Mar 03, 2008 at 15:26:33

Steve,

I'll send you my medal! Thanks for everything, the van, gas, driving, video taping, sponsoring the team, The red face at IHOP, the comments to Kendra about Dave, and everything else that you did for the team. I hope we did you proud. It was tons of fun.

My track kids got some shoes at your store on Friday, when we were gone, and they were super impressed with the service. Thanks!

From MarcieJ on Mon, Mar 03, 2008 at 20:27:03

Nice miles today after a long weekend for you! Sounds like you really took care of the team!

From jtshad on Tue, Mar 04, 2008 at 11:07:03

Thanks for all your support...I still can't believe you made it to RDS after hearing how sick you were on Thurdday!

Could you send out the pics you took at the race to the team?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.503.000.000.007.50

Ran home from the store tonight - good steady pace did a fartlik/ tempo workout.  Felt really good. However, my ankle is a little sore.  Excited to be back to running this week and feeling strong.

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Comments
From Adam RW on Wed, Mar 05, 2008 at 08:12:13

Steve, It was great to meet you. I'm so glad that you have taken on the team. Your support of the blog has helped make this a truly great thing to be a part of. I hope I can make you and the SGRS proud. Good luck getting fully recovered and protect that ankle.

From Mike Warren on Wed, Mar 05, 2008 at 19:48:17

Hey Steve, hows it going? Good to see you back! Keep the ice on the ankle.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.500.000.000.007.50

Ran Home From the Store Good steady pace.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.200.000.000.009.20

Ran With the Club - Golf Course Trail Extended down around the temple. Nice steady pace with a little Fatlik.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.200.000.000.0015.20

Ran with the Club. I was going to do 20 but decided I only needed to do 15 - Nice Steady pace - Dropped it down to 6 min pace and a little below for a while.

I'm planning on getting back to my normal routine next week.  My ankle has been feeling a lot better.

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Comments
From Jody on Sat, Mar 08, 2008 at 18:41:20

Thanks again for all your help the other day. I had my massage on Thursday and ran today, while not 100% it did make a difference and I will go back this week.

From Dustin on Sat, Mar 08, 2008 at 20:01:20

Hey Steve

Sorry I didn't make it over to run, I just did a run here this morning, so I could make it over and watch the track meet. But I should be able to be there on Thursday night.

Looks like you guys had a good run. I nee d to start doing some longer runs, I feel like I'm getting in better shape just need to improve my endurance.

From Christi on Sat, Mar 08, 2008 at 21:47:08

Glad the ankle's feeling better!

From Wildbull on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 09:38:08

Super job saturday Steve. Your looking like a running animal again. A real machine. I think your going to have a graet year in running.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.000.000.000.0015.00

Two good steady 7.5 mile runs - to The Store and back home. Feeling pretty good and strong. Looking forward to the 10k this weekend.

I've also been enjoying not running with my Garmin on non-speed days.  Just going off of feel.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Went to the SCHS Track to help out with the group speed workout.  Only Stacy Bracken and I showed.  Durring the 3rd 800 I felt my calf just role-up into a knot.  We were'nt even goign too fast just about 6:20 pace, but I think It's all related to my POSTERIOR TIBIAL TENDON   issue.  I'm going to massage it a little today and get some Wintercrest on it.

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Comments
From josse on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 09:53:15

hope the massage helps.

From Superfly on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 11:20:31

With the issue's your having with your PTT I'd just stick to relaxed easy running for a month or more. It seems the speed stuff really tears your body down. But on the flip side you are able to handle nice easy mileage. IMHO.

If you tried to call me yesterday morning I tried to call you back a the store several times but it would never go through...

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 12:10:51

The Store Phone got unplugged somehow yesterday - I was just calling to tell you the video was up online.

From Sasha Pachev on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 12:19:01

Speed always tears you up. Speed work helps if you are fit for higher mileage but are unable to do it due to time constraints. One of the biggest fitness reducers is what I call "fashion speedwork". People read they are supposed to be doing speed work, and they do it for really no other reason than to be cool. A marathoner of any ability should not even think about interval speed work until he hits 80 miles a week of base.

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 13:12:44

You guys are both smoking crack.

From Superfly on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 13:20:28

No crack is too expensive. I'll just stick to sniffing rubber cement.

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 13:28:00

I agree ... It's more American Too.

I love blog comments. We all do it. We get a little bit of info and make assumptions.

Let me just say that my tight calf/PPT issue had nothing to do with this mornings work out.

From Superfly on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 13:41:15

But it could have had something to do with Soccer?

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 14:06:02

Yes, good point.

I did play soccer with Isaac in the backyard last week. I probably need to choose between whether to run or help him learn how to play. Doing both is messing with my conditioning.

Do you think if I hold off on playing soccer in the backyard I'll heal faster? Or should I just wait until I get more of a base?

From Mike Warren on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 18:46:35

Steve, I think going to work leads to injuries! Take 2 weeks off, w/pay, that should do it! Really though, sorry to hear about the calf.

From ryan on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 20:05:34

hey steve sorry to hear about the injury. my wife wants a pair of running shoes for here b-day so after the spectrum 10k we are going to stop by the store and get a pair for both of us.

back to all the speed work comments, i do some interval and speed stuff way before hitting 80 miles a week but i am not a marathoner of ability as sasha would say. actually i have never ran more than 45-50 in in a week. i think that everyone has to find what works for them. good luck.

From James on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 20:30:45

My opinion is you got injured sitting on your butt in the van too much at Del Sol. It has nothing to do with speed work!

From Jon on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 20:47:03

I don't know what caused it, but I'm saying you made up another body part, just like Josse and Paul do. POSTERIOR TIBIAL TENDON?

From josse on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 20:54:49

Hey I know my body parts. The behind the calf thingamajig.

From Jon on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 21:10:47

Exactly.

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 21:59:49

Thank you for all your comments today guys. Your insight means alot to my knotted calf.

From Wildbull on Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 09:26:15

Steve, put some Ice on it and get the swelling down. VERY LIGHT stretch! I know it was not the work out that caused the problem. that pace is not speed work for you!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

6 miles on the treadmill late at night.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Race: The Spectrum 10k (6.2 Miles) 00:36:28, Place overall: 10, Place in age division: 4
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

Spectrum 10 -blaw, blaw, blaw.

Good race - just not to exciting race for myself.

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Comments
From Mike Warren on Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 07:07:41

Well, it's time to get excited then! Pretty good time, considering you just show up without proper training, for you anyway. Your Blah, Blah, Blah days, are better than most peoples "GLORY DAYS"!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.200.000.000.0013.20

Race 9+ to the store from the house - extended route.

Ran home 3.5 to meet Kendra and the kids.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
17.000.000.000.0017.00

Ran to the Store this morning from the house.  Nice pace. 7.5

Ran home the long way 9.5 - nice pace as well. It's really starting to get warm. I had my tights on and had to stop and take them off.  I was sweating pretty bad.

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Comments
From Mike Warren on Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 00:55:05

Steve, I hope you had something on besides the tights! Hey, anyway great miles today, that is Awesome!!

From wildbull on Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 10:23:16

I second Mike! That would be real scarry! Full moon on the spring eqaunox!

From Dustin on Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 10:26:48

Good job with the miles

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

Easy run with the club. Last 3 dropped down to 6:20 pace.

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Comments
From Jeff on Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 23:38:22

Steve I saw you guys run past Snow Canyon when I was warming up at the track meet. Keep up the good work.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.000.000.000.0015.00

Ran to the store this morning. Easy run 7.5 miles.

Ran 7.5 miles from the store to the house. Stop by Mike's "Warren Energy" to say hi on the way home.

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Comments
From Mike Warren on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 09:58:02

Good jod, Big Dog! I saw you running last night with the club. I am thinking about bringing the bike out. I am getting bored in my garage!

From Wildbull on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 10:24:27

Bring the bike Mike and a rope to put around my neck and drag me along! Steve. Question Steve when you get to the store after your run, what do you do?

A take a sponge bath

B. Tell you customers the smell is from the bike shop.

C. Do you like my colnge!

D. Tell your customers the smell is free but the shoes cost extra!

E. Tell them they just missed the Wildbull!

From Steve Hooper on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 10:25:50

Totally - come on out and pace us on the bike! I had a coach that used to do that and he would work at keeping us on pace.

From Steve Hooper on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 10:26:54

Bill, you've been running long enought with me to know - I Don't Sweat!

From Mike Warren on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 10:27:04

I saw Steve, bathing in the gutter one day! Maybe, that anwsers your qustion, Bull.

From Dustin on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 10:27:17

Are people meeting tomorrow for a run? I would like to do between 15 to 20 miles

From Steve Hooper on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 10:34:55

Yes - we are meeting at the Dixie Conv. Center @ 7am. Clyde has a run in store for us!

From Wildbull on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 10:37:53

Oh goodie! A Desert run. should I bring change in case we end up in mesquite! Mike Bring your Bike!

From Dustin on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 11:01:49

It better be easy, that is all I can say.

From Mike Warren on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 11:06:05

Dustin, Clyde and easy don't mix!

From Wildbull on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 11:07:36

Clde is getting soft. His missed his run this morning! What a baby!

From Dustin on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 11:14:01

Bull, Clyde has more morning runs this year than you, me, Mike, and Steve combined. Only Chuck Norris is stronger than Clyde. We don't want to upset the guy especially if he is planning the route for tomorrow. I'm betting he is now thinking of leaving from the Dixie Center and dragging us up Webb Hill.

From Mike Warren on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 11:47:30

I don't think Clyde, is tough enough to run Webb Hill! I agree with the Bull, Clyde is getting soft! Easy for me to say, good thing I won't be running with you guys tomorrow. But hey, have fun with Clyde, I am sure he won't take it out on you guys, HaHa!

From Dustin on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 11:50:45

Oh we've done Webb Hill a number of times, you've just missed out Mike. When you get healed up we'll have to take you on the loop.

From Steve Hooper on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 11:54:38

We're not doing Webb Hill. We're doing 3 6.5 mile loops with the 2nd loop being a tempo.

From Dustin on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 12:03:47

Are you serious about the 3 loops? and the second being a tempo. If so I won't do a tempo run tonight. I'll just do an easy 10 to 12

From Steve Hooper on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 13:36:56

Dustin - yea, I'm serious. I don't joke about running.

From Wildbull on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 13:44:04

Im bringing the Speedo tomorrow!

From Sasha Pachev on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 13:56:05

What smell? If you guys had ever experienced men's public bathroom in Moscow, or particularly in some small Russian town, runner's sweat would smell to you like a flower.

From Superfly on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 17:08:35

You guys are all sniffing rubber cement. Yes we are doing the loop course tomorrow on a trial basis. It is roughly 6.5 miles per loop and I wanted to do it three times and extend the little to get to 20. Depending on how it lays out we can use it as a tempo loop to measure progress for the future.

So if we feel good tomorrow we can do the 2nd or 3rd lap at marathon pace... See you guys tomorrow. Bill you should bring your speedo! It would be like that thing Steve wears on his head.

From steve hooper on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 18:17:26

Just so you know Clyde - It's called a Yamika.

From Hayden on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 18:26:18

what is the Dixie Conv. Center, is that the basketball court?

From Hayden on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 18:31:05

Cause i want to come tommorrow and will be their and ready for that tempo run.

From steve hooper on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 18:41:18

We're meeting at the trailhead down by where the Painter's Half Marathon starts. By the Wildlife Museum. Does that help?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.555.550.000.0017.10

Great run this morning with the club. Ran a 5.7 mile loop 3 time with the second loop being a tempo - ran the tempo at 6:01 Ave/Pace

Felt great and much better than last weeks 10k. I'm looking forward to doing that workout again in the future to see if I've improved.

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Comments
From Superfly on Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 23:15:20

The whole loop is 5.7 miles and the tempo part we ran was 5.4 F.Y.I

From Dustin on Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 10:01:39

Good job Steve, you looked strong on the run.

From James on Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 18:46:22

That is some good mileage for a crippled old man!:) It was good to chat with you the other day.

From Adam RW on Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 22:10:53

Great work Steve. What is your marathon this spring? Are you coming up to join everyone else for Ogden?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.000.000.000.0015.00

Two great runs today from the house to the store and back. Everything was flowing really well didn't really push but still ran a nice solid pace.

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Comments
From Superfly on Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 22:27:07

Good job starting the week out strong. Don't force anything (speed or soccer) and just try to hit solid miles this week.

From Wildbull on Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 09:28:34

Steve your getting real strong. no sweat! yea right!

From Mike Warren on Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 10:29:20

Nice, not very COOL, but Nice!

From dave holt on Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 11:55:43

Steven Hooper is the man!

From James on Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 19:49:40

I got my 2130s today, thanks! I am excited to get them into my rotation.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.258.25

Went to the track for the Tues. Morning Group Workout.  Dawson and I were there only ones so we rocked the track for a few mile.  During our cool down I decided to run a couple quarter repeats with Hayden.  Hayden had already done a few when I came in.  I think we did the 1st one in 63.  Then on the second Hayden started having some issues with lightheadedness and shortness of breath so we stopped. I think he was just depleted from sleep and not having enough food in him.

Evening fun only did 3.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.000.000.000.0015.00

Ran to the store in the morning. A little tired this morning, not feeling to saucy. 7.5

Running home from the store @ 3pm. 7.5

Just miles 7:00 - 7:30 Pace - I think.  I stopped wearing my Garmin during my slow days.

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Comments
From Superfly on Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 13:55:39

Keep it up Steve. If you dig it out you could hit 80 this week. Nice job.

From Wildbull on Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 14:18:36

your slow days are looking real good my friend! I want to be like Steve! I shaving my head tonight!

From Mike Warren on Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 16:04:07

Hey Mr Cool, looking good! I want to be like Steve too! Bull, you shave my head and I'll shave yours! We will also have to wear one of those muscle jackets too look like Steve.

From Hayden on Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 19:26:06

Hey Steve i am doing good i think it was just an all out wear out, and everything was a cause of what happened. Ill make sure it doesn't happen again though. I need to pay attention of what my body tells me. Thanks for checking up on me though, your a good friend.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
17.500.000.000.0017.50

Great run to the store this morning. I had an early phone appt and ended up doing a 2 mile tempo to get here on time. Looking forward to the club run tonight @ 6 pm.

Great run with the club. 10 mile loop. My legs got really chaffed. Nice solid pace. Got a little tired at the end. 7 min pace (according to Clyde).

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Comments
From WILDBULL on Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 09:53:24

people that know people saw you running this morning! good job!

From Superfly on Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 10:12:56

I can smell 80... just push on through the rest of the week.

From Christi on Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 19:38:15

Saw you running along River Rd. earlier this week in the afternoon(away from your home?) you looked great! I guess your injury is better?

From Mike Warren on Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 22:01:52

I did not see you running, although word spreads fast, when a legend such as yourself laces them up! How was the club run tonight? I was eating Girl Scout cookies, thinking about how fun the club run would be.

From Wildbull on Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 09:17:42

Mike i ate 4 boxes of those cookies in one day! you can't have just one!

From Wildbull on Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 09:19:11

Good job at the club run. I had the chaffing problem the day before! ouch. if you sweat it seems to help!

From Chad on Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 11:28:19

Nice work on the miles, Steve. Stay strong.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.500.000.000.007.50

Got a massage this morning. Then Ran to the store - Slow. Pretty tired this morning. 7.5

Looking forward the trackmeet this afternoon and seeing some good races.

 

 

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Comments
From Wildbull on Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 14:40:05

see you there! are we running tomorrow?

From Steve Hooper on Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 14:44:38

Hey Bill, Good job yesterday on the run. We are planning on meeting at the store @ 7am Sat.

From Wildbull on Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 14:46:37

thanks. wish i could of ran the whole route. But had to get back. Maybe next time.

From christi on Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 08:59:47

My hubby saw you running again today. This running to the store stuff is really impressive! I told my hubby he should run to work & back- he just laughed!

From christi on Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 09:00:34

sorry- i said he saw you today- wasn't today, it was earlier this week..

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
17.200.000.000.0017.20

Ran with the group this morning did the Snow Canyon Loop From the Store.  I pretty much sand-bagged it all the way up the hill. I figured there was no reason to push. About the last 4 miles I picked up the pace a little and caught up with Bill and picked up a little distance on Clyde. Average pace was probably around 7:30. Good run to end a great week.

Very happy with my running this week.  Next week I plan to keep it at 80 and continue building a good solid base (I'll probably keep it in this range for another 5 weeks).  As of right now I have no tightness or any other nagging little issues in the legs.  My goal is to continue to stay consistent, build the solid base I'll need to train really well this summer with the guys.

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Comments
From Adam RW on Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 14:14:33

Great miles this week Steve!

From Superfly on Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 14:16:14

Good job finally pushing all the way through the week. Now you've established a bench mark so you can hit it over and over.

BTW the McDonald's we had this morning after the run is killing my stomach now. Who's great idea was that anyways?

From Steve Hooper on Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 16:54:50

Thanks guys! I'm excited about the results as I continue.

Clyde, my stomach was killing me all day too. I'm a little better now but between 11:30am - 2:30pm I though I was going to explode. It's not a good feeling to have while I'm helping people with shoes.

At least we're being American.

From Dustin on Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 17:59:13

Man, if I would have known McDonald's was involved I would have been there this morning. Actually, still resting the calf but hopefully it will heal up soon so I can resume training. Good job this week with the miles Steve.

From Jeff on Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 20:11:02

Hey it was fun to see you for a minute yesterday. Thanks for coming and watching, and thanks for getting my sister some real shoes!

From Wildbull on Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 10:44:31

Steve, you came up on me like a train. I about freaked. I was just telling clyde i was going to come back and pick you up. I am really not a big fan of mcdonalds either. But I liked the company! My stomick did not like it too much either. You looking like a running machine!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
17.000.000.000.0017.00

Run to the store long way 9.5

Run home 7.5

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Comments
From Runnman on Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 17:38:32

Good job Steve. I'm heading out for my evening run in a few minutes. Bring on the wind!!!! haha

From Steve Hooper on Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 18:20:06

Ken - How did your race go this weekend?

I saw the results and it looks like there was some good competition.

That wind was a bear today - There isn't much worse than running uphill and into the wind.

From Superfly on Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 18:51:16

Great miles today Steve. Looking forward to seeing you hit another good week.

From steve ashbaker on Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 20:27:59

Thanks again Steve, Sorry, I was taking care of something with the family so i couldn't talk long. We are going to rip it up this week I just know it!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.500.000.000.009.50

9.5 mile run home from the store tonight. Pretty tired, I think it had to do with my lack of food today.

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Comments
From jtshad on Wed, Apr 02, 2008 at 08:25:10

Nice running week so far, keep it up. Hope that life at the Center is treating you well.

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Super crazy day no run.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
18.250.000.000.0018.25

Morning run to the store 7.5

Evening club run 10.75 from the store did the extended route with Rich Hurd. Great run.

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Comments
From Wildbull on Fri, Apr 04, 2008 at 10:03:40

your looking Bald and pretty Steve. your wife has something special!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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It's so nice out in the mornings right now. Easy 7.5 to the store.

Decided not to run my evening run - it was kinda weird my heart actually felt fatigued so I came home and slept for a little while (I never take naps). I'm not sure if it's from stress or just fatigue - possibly both.  I have felt like this before however while increasing my conditioning.

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From Superfly on Fri, Apr 04, 2008 at 11:35:48

Good job Steve. Finish the week off like a champ.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.0010.000.000.0020.00

Another great run with the the guys Dave, Bill and my imaginary pacer Frank. Met at the store and went up the SG Marathon course to Brookside.  Took the first 10 easy then picked it up the second half. Dropped it down to a 6 min average for the last ten.  I can tell my strength and speed are really starting to come back.  I need to work on leg turn over however. It will come with time. Dave was rockin it considering he just got done being sick with pneumonia. I'm excited to see how he will perform at the SL Marathon.

I don't know what was going on with my heart last night but I felt great after getting warmed-up this morning.

 

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Comments
From Dustin on Sat, Apr 05, 2008 at 14:17:01

Good run Steve, sounds like you guys had a good time. My calf was really bothering me yesterday and I'm afraid I may have been trying to come back too soon. So I'm going to take a few more days off. I got your message about the jogging stroller, we'll get with you sometime and figure something else out thanks.

From Steve Hooper on Sat, Apr 05, 2008 at 14:59:53

Sorry about you calf. Give April and call and have her work on it:

April Larsen

773-7297

From James on Sat, Apr 05, 2008 at 17:00:52

Great job this week on the running. Damon Cox told me he was going to start running with you guys, has he been out yet?

From Kim on Sat, Apr 05, 2008 at 17:45:53

Today when I finished the Strider's Half I was very disappointed that no one put a medal over my neck for finishing! I thought every half marathon did that. I had only ran Painter's up until today. As I was complaining, the other blogger dudes were saying that Painter's is one of the few who give medals and that is because of you! Thank you so much for all you do for the races down there! It really means a lot to get that around your neck! I was quite bummed out!

From dave holt on Sat, Apr 05, 2008 at 18:11:11

Glad your heart evened out - maybe still get a quick check up. But awesome run today - not only did you drag me along (thanks big time), but you looked very strong and could have held that 5:40-5:50 if I wasn't slowing you down.

From jtshad on Sun, Apr 06, 2008 at 08:53:25

Great run, Steve! You are really running strong...way to run 10M at a 6min pace.

From gigantor on Tue, Apr 08, 2008 at 10:04:47

Hey, I know it is my own fault, because I didnt call or stop in, but I was bummed that nobody showed up at the track this morning. In fact, it was all locked up so I decided to drive over to the college and do something on my own. Wasn't much of a speed workout, but it was better than nothing!

From Tom on Tue, Apr 08, 2008 at 14:23:34

Hey Kim and I are going to be in SG on Fri/Sat and are thinking of running the Run4Kids 5K(Kim) and 10K(me). Looks like a few of you guys ran it last year. Anyone doing it this year?

I checked out a couple of the race reports from last year...looks like a lot of downhill then uphill for the 10K. Is the 5K similar?

Hope we run into some of you at the race (pun intended :)).

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Apr 08, 2008 at 16:12:12

Tom - It would be great to have you down here. The 10k is down then up just like you said. I have never ran the 5K but I do know it starts on the downhill and loops around so it must come back up. I don't think it's too much of a drop however. Looking forward to seeing you at the race.

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Apr 08, 2008 at 16:30:45

Good job getting up this morning. Sorry about that. I ended up staying up late - 2am doing some work and didn't get up. Give me a call sometime this week.

Steve

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.000.000.000.0015.00

Run to the Store and back home 7.5 x 2.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

Ran with Clyde this morning.  Went from my house over to the Ford Dealership and back.  Good morning run.

I was planning on going out with the club but I had an employee not show and didn't get out once I got home in the evening.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.500.000.000.007.50

Ran to the store - 7.5

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Race: Run 4 Kids 10k (6.2 Miles) 00:37:25, Place overall: 4, Place in age division: 2
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.806.200.000.0019.00

Met with the guys out at the race start to run the course for a warm-up at about 7am. Nice warm-up.

8am - The race went well. Not a quick 10k however.  I was hoping to keep it under 6 min pace - but considering the course, and the 6.5 mile warm-up I'm happy with the way I felt.

I was mostly happy with the way I felt after the race during our 6.5 mile cool-down no tightness, or fatigue except for being thirsty and carrying my cup for 3 miles before finding some water.

Overall, I think I'm making some improvements. 

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Comments
From Mike Warren on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 18:16:28

Niiicce going, you really are the ultimate male! Miles are looking sweet. I am just heading to Vegas, Daughtry and BON JOVI! Rock on dude!!!!!!!

From dave holt on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 21:24:24

Definitely improvements! Solid run on a beastly sucker.

From Dustin on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 21:27:59

Good Race today Steve. It was fun to watch you guys, just wish I would have been feeling a little better and could have raced with you guys. Maybe in a few weeks I'll be able to do Hurricane Half.

From Tom on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 21:47:21

Good job on the race Steve. You guys are all running so strong.

From Runnman on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 22:09:45

Steve, I ran over to the store to see you this evening, not realizing that you closed at 4:00. Anyway, good run today. I am envious of you guys running together after the race. I'm not sure when I'll get to run with you again. I am putting in consistant weekly miles, so I will hopefully be ready when we do get together again. By the way, I printed new cards for some of the running club guys. The first cards out were probably wrong due to some other guys who signed up for the 10 and ran the 5. I fixed that in the results, but not in time for your first cards.

From wildbull on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 22:48:50

you are looking great man. great race.

From Carrie on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 23:25:29

Great race. It was fun to see you come in even before a lot of the 5K people.

BTW, I sent one of my guys over to your store the other day for some shoes and he loves them! He even ran the 5K in them today. THANK YOU so much for giving him a good experience. I really like that I can feel comfortable sending my clients to you and knowing they will get just what they need.

From Cody on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 23:28:11

Nice Job Steve!

From air dark horse on Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 10:47:25

Steve, Thanks again for the T5s they were an awesome shoe. I was surprised how well could run in the dirt and ruts with them. A stable racing flat considering the narrow last.

It looks like you guys had fun yesterday even with the hills breaking up your pacing. Great race even so. You should come down in July and run the Des News 10k. You will definitely get sub six, and some change!

From Christi on Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 11:43:48

Great job to you too! Esp. coming off the injury! You looked great coming across the finish. I just stayed long enough to see bloggies finish, then my family was ready to GO! Esp. my non-running hubby who'd been up since 6 to get kids to the 1k.. hee hee..(that's why you didn't see me hanging around after...)

From MarcieJ on Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 12:38:43

Sounds like a pretty tough course. Glad you are doing well and felt good after the race, thats always important!I need to come with you guys on a saturday and start getting some faster miles in again. Are you all planning on doing the Hurricane 1/2?

From Superfly on Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 14:20:26

Good race and week. Keep moving in the right direction with your training and you'll be doing sub 6 min pace in Oct at the marathon.

From MichelleL on Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 19:41:26

Great job Steve!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
19.100.000.000.0019.10

HOLY HOT HOT HOT! I Feel like a lobster. I ran my 9.6 route to the store today at 2pm and thought I was being grilled on the asphalt.  It must have been 90F.  I couldn't believe it. I finally made it to the store. Nice steady pace. I must have drank up the whole water cooler once I got to the store.

The run home was a little cooler - the down hill back to the house helped a little.  A little faster on the way back.  Still pretty hot however. Glad to be done for the day. Tomorrow and Wed. are supposed to be cooler. 9.5 (cut the tangents).

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Comments
From Hayden on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 00:08:56

Man that was a great day at the store today. Thanks for letting me work more, i like working at the store. i got a last sale right at the end of the day today too. Good job with the miles, you will be moving up pretty soon.

From Hayden on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 00:10:07

oh yea you didn't smell to bad today.

From jtshad on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 07:58:58

Nice run today...man 90 degrees!! Get that sunscreen on the dome my friend. Keep up the good running.

Any races for you coming up?

From josse on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 09:06:00

It was almost 80 here and I was dying on my run.

From Superfly on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 20:01:06

good miles!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Ran with the group this morning ( Dawson, Stacy, Natalie and Myself) at the SCHS track.  Did 800's with them. Nice steady pace - a little slower on the cooldowns. Did not have the Garmin but I think it was around 5 miles total.

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Comments
From wildbull on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 10:14:31

Why would you need a Garmin on track to measure miles! egg head! way to get up in the morning!

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 10:16:24

I wasn't keeping track of laps.

From Dustin on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 14:37:46

Good start to the week. I really struggled yesterday and it has been frustrating not feeling 100%. Hopefully, I can get back in the swing of things before too long.

From Runnman on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 22:18:19

Steve, what are you doing for a run on Thursday morning? Want to get together for a 14-15 on the course?

Ken

From Steve Hooper on Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 13:21:28

Maybe , what time and what pace?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.500.000.000.0014.50

Morning 7.5 to the store.

Evening 7 miles from the house. Really windy still.

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Comments
From wildbull on Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 11:09:35

good job running in the wind and dust! are you running tonight?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.0010.000.000.0022.00

Great run with Ken Carlson this morning. Met at the store and drove up the SGMarathon Course 15 miles. Little cold at first so I bundled up - but it got warm pretty quick as we got going.  By the end of the run I must have looked pretty fun with my tights on, shirt off and my two tops wrapped around my waist.

Anyways, here are the splits below:

1. 6:59

2. 6:51 - going up out of Dammeron Valley miles 2-4

3. 6:46

4. 6:40  

5. 6:15 -heading into Diamond Valley

6. 6:05

7. 5:48 - Going around the volcano to the north SC entrance.

8. 5:57 - Water stop

9. 5:46

10. 6:04 - half of winchester hill

11. 6:03 - other half of winchester hill and a stop to put a stick in my shoe

12. 5:32  

13. 5:34 - Ken and I taking turns leading - nice strong pace - really felt great. 

14. 5:40 -  

15. 5:50 - At the end my legs started tightening up a little and Ken dropped me and a 5:18 the last mile.

Really happy about my performance this morning. I'm mostly happy about my leg turnover for those two mile at 5:30 pace. At the time it felt pretty smooth. I'm looking forward to my 5 mile tempo on Sat. 

 Evening Club run 7 mile loop. Pretty tired - very slow.

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Comments
From Dustin on Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 12:47:50

Nice run this morning. Your having a great week.

From dave holt on Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 13:08:07

5 mile tempo? What was this! Nice run, you are back to flying.

From Dustin on Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 13:09:08

I won't be there tonight my parents are coming into town and I'll be in Vegas on Saturday so I won't be there either, but hopefully next Thursday

From superfly on Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 19:56:14

Good job Steven Abraham Lincoln Hooper. Keep it up and you'll end up with a good week. And you do have to prove yourself to Me!

From ryan on Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 21:03:51

nice run. that run looks like it was pretty much a tempo run for the most part

From Christi on Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 10:17:56

You guys are awesome- nice run! Ken is great, I got to watch him orchestrate (sp?) the Bloomington Hills Elementary Track Meet Wed. and he's coached my son in Dixie Dashers- so glad to be able to rub shoulders with him.

From Chad on Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 11:13:40

Great running, Steve. No shirt and tights--that's a solid look.

From Wildbull on Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 13:10:34

Steve, you are really getting into great shape! I think your going to have a break through year with your marathon time! holding that pace for that many miles shows your getting there.

From Superfly on Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 17:28:30

Chad I had to laugh at that comment about Steven in only his tights. "A solid look" is the only way that could be put. LOL!

From MichelleL on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 14:29:32

Great workout. Why did you put a stick in your shoe in mile 11? Is this some secret strategy I am not aware of? I need to start putting some sticks in my shoes!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
20.000.000.000.0020.00

Great run with the guys this morning convention center loop 3 time + 3 miles. We were going to do tempo but everybody was pretty warn down except for Bill.  Good run - all I care about is getting my 80 for the week.

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Comments
From Runnman on Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 12:26:19

Steve, Where can I find SLC Marathon results? There doesn't seem to be any ongoing results being posted. Have you heard anything from or about Dave?

From Steve Hooper on Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 15:54:56

The only thing I have seen in on the SL Tribune website. Sasha was the first Utah guy in and the winner was a Kenyan with a 2:23.

By the way good job on your week!

From Hayden on Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 18:00:28

Nice job hitting 80 brother, see you Monday.

From josse on Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 19:55:03

Good job on getting the mileage in. I need to order some shoes, I will give you a call on mon.

From linda10k on Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 23:06:27

Wow! 80 miles in a week. Awesome!

From Sasha Pachev on Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 23:53:06

http://racecenter.com/

From Dave Holt on Sun, Apr 20, 2008 at 14:54:31

You didn't need the tempo anyway after Friday. Hey I just emailed you (at the store) about SG Marathon stuff. Let me know about registration - okay. See you for Thursday's run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
17.000.000.000.0017.00

Slow run today. Not much to talk about. Ran the 7.5 miles to the store - did a few things at the store - then ran home via my 9.5 mile route back to the house.

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Comments
From Runnman on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 09:42:12

I think I'll stick with Subway for my lunches. Taco Bell PUKE!!!!!

Good start for your week also. I have a little soreness at the top of my left knee, probably from our downhill speedwork last week. I'm taking it slow and easy this week.

From wildbull on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 11:53:43

oh your so good. 17 miles. I got to be like Steve and get going on my miles. 2x a day!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.000.000.000.0015.00

Easy 7.5 to the store and easy 7.5 home. Felt much better than yesterday. Spent a little time stretching and using the stick on my legs.

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Comments
From Superfly on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 20:20:37

Your off to a good start this week.

From Steve on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 20:52:18

As are you my friend!

From Cheston on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 21:52:21

Thanks for the hello. Things are good. The family is good. Kori (my wife) is training for the Bryce Canyon Half and the St. George. I plan on running the St. George with her. I'm training for a half Ironman August 9th at Utah Lake. I don't know if I'll ever get used to the heat down here. Training has been consistent sense December. I just haven't been writing anything in the blog. Good to see that your still training like a mad man.

From Dustin on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 11:33:20

Your training has been going really well lately Steve. I'm planning on being at both of the club runs this week. Do you have any Cumulus in stock right now? I need an 8.5 or 9. My last pair was a 9. Which seemed to work even though most of the time I wear 8.5. The Cumulus I have right now have about 415 miles on them.

I have really liked the Stratus, but the Nimbus I bought not to long ago haven't been working out very good for me.

From Steve Hooper on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 14:00:54

Dustin - I have both the stratus and the Cumulus in 9 in stock.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.500.000.000.007.50

Ran to the store. 7.5 - I had kind of a bad attitude during my run this morning. Thinking this training better pay off. This is the most running I think I've ever done. Even back when I was pretty quick. I guess I just need to be patient.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.100.004.000.0013.10

Group Run tonight from the store. Dustin showed up a little early and we did 2 miles before everyone showed up. Easy pace for the first three then started my tempo/ mile repeats/speed workout. It was kinda of a Hodge-podg speed workout due to a traffic light and a huge steep hill I had no desire to race-up.

Here it is:

5:32 - 1st mile

5:33 - Got stuck at the traffic light 1.75 miles into the tempo. Continued after the light turned green with crazy speed man Aaron.

5:44 - .5 on gravel

5:37 - Pretty spent by the end of this mile. I was going to do 5 miles of speed, but oh well.

Nice steady pace back to the store. Extended another mile when we got to the store to make the run 13.1

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Comments
From josse on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 14:15:36

Patience Steve, patience. It will.

From wildbull on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 14:19:30

Oh Steve quit crying! Dude your running is looking sooooo good right now. I don't think i have ever seen you run like you do now! Man, your going to pr at the Hurrican half! At least for that race!

From MichelleL on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 14:32:22

Alright, Steve I come to check up on your blog and read about the awesome workout you told me about and I get to read a bunch of whining! Don't forget your April 17th workout. Most runs will be boring and easy but if you keep at it you will continue to reap the rewards.

From wheakory on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 14:55:35

Way to use that bad attitude for a good run. Your mileage will pay-off. The hard training will show in the races. Nice run.

I need to get back with you on the shoe quote price you emailed me.

From James on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 15:10:55

Did I miss out on Wednesday or what? Good to chat with you last night. Keep up the training so you won't be slow anymore!:)

From MarcieJ on Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 09:56:09

Do you guys know what you are planning on running on sat? I might like to tag along with you guys.

From Steve Hooper on Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 10:24:55

Marcie - We'll probably just meet at the store at 7am. If anything changes I'll let you know.

From Dustin on Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 10:05:22

You hit some good times there on the tempo part of your run. What time are we meeting tomorrow?

From Ally Holt on Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 15:09:23

Thanks for the invite, but ha ha! Don't think I can pull a 15 miler! You have fun though!

From Runnman on Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 18:59:20

What's the course for Saturdays run?

From Steve on Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 20:25:37

Ken - nothing yet - suggestions?

From Runnman on Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 22:16:37

Utah hill, through Santa Clara, up dixie Downs drive, right on Snow canyon Pkwy, back to the store. ??? Not sure of the miles, but it should give several distance options.

From MarcieJ on Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 13:20:13

Sorry Steve for standing you guys up. I hope you didnt wait to long for me. I am never a flake but I just could not get up this morning and probably was better cause I was a major slug today and would have not even had a chance of keeping you guys in sight. Wont happen again, if I say I am coming I will be there!

From MarcieJ on Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 21:08:28

Hey Steve are any of you guys going to run that 30k on May 24? Just wondering, I am thinkin about running it.

From MarcieJ on Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 10:17:13

WHoops I meant the 50k. (I was thinking 30 miles and 50k at the same time).

From josse on Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 10:19:42

Marcie you should just come do the marathon;)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.200.000.000.009.20

Evening run with Sasha. Couple miles with the kids and then about 7 with just Sasha. Nice easy pace, good conversation. Talked about Sasha's "Secret Race Weapon".

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.754.000.000.0019.75

Great run today with Bill, Dustin, Ken and Sasha. 20 mile Kayenta loop from the store.   I had a hard time getting going at first, but finally started rolling. First half pretty easy then started pushing the pace coming out of Kayenta.  I wish i would have had my Garmin but, once again it wasn't charged.

After we started pushing for about the pace with Ken and Sasha for about 4 miles my right ham started acting up a little. I think I was still feeling some of the backlash from my Thurs tempo workout.

Really happy with the run. I just wish I wouldn't have had the leg issue. Looking forward to the Hurricane Half next week.

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Comments
From Mike Warren on Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 02:46:03

Well, what can I say? You are really doing awesome!! Hope all is well, keep up the good work.

From MarcieJ on Thu, May 01, 2008 at 13:37:02

Hey Bill said we could ride over with him to the race.

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10.750.000.000.0010.75

Washington Loop - Late evening just needed to get out. 6:45 Average Pace. Eventful run had a sweet VPB, and saw a snake, and almost got hit by a car. 10.75

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6.000.000.000.006.00

Not a very good week for training. I've had a ton going on. Easy 6 miles in the morning. Back to 80 mile a week next week. 6 Easy.

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Comments
From bundy on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 20:17:30

steve, just sending my best, its been a while. Why are u such an animal?!

Race: Hurricane Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:19:10, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1
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5.0013.100.000.0018.10

Pretty happy with my place today in the Hurricane Half marathon. My time was 1:19:10, only 15 seconds faster than last year.  However, I finally broke my streak of running races slower than last year.  The last two 10ks I've run have been 1 min slower than last year. So finally with today's race I'm passed that.

The event seemed well organized, and everyone from the group did really well.  It's really exciting to see so many people improve.

So here's how the race went down:

1. 5:59 - Started off and kind of just held back to see what was going on. Dustin, Ryan, John Araujo From San Diego, Me and some other guys all hanging out.

2. 5:47 - Trying to figure out what pace to settle into.

3. 5:57 - John Araujo started pulling away a little from Ryan and I

4. 6:14 - Rolling hills - Each hill we went up Ryan would pull away from me.

5. 6:06 -

6. 6:12 - Started into more climbing. Tried catching John and got ahead of Ryan a little bit. Once I got up to John he picked up the pace and Ryan came by me as well.

7. 6.48 - chasing John and Ryan - probably back 15 seconds

8. 6:19 - 3/4 of the way through this mile we started down the hill into LaVerkin. Trying to pick up speed but John and Ryan kept dropping me more.

9. 5:31 - Still getting dropped - back a good 20- 25 sec.

10. 5:41 - Saw that I was starting to make some progress on the guys once we hit the flat. A Special Thanks to Mike for Yelling At Me During The Race!

11. 6:19 - Getting a little closer.

12. 6:13 - Crossed the bridge from Hurricane into LaVerkin started heading up into Hurricane. Only about 1-2 seconds behind Ryan - I was having a hard time mentally and physically shifting gears to get passed him so I kept telling myself  I could win the race and decided to do "The Crazy Man Grunt" to shock my system out of my funk. So at 12.5 I yelled out with the loudest GRUNT I could muster and threw myself into a surge. I think just about freaked Ryan out. He probably thought I was dying and By the time he realized I was OK I was passed him going for John about another 7 sec in front.

13. 5:55 - At the 12 mile marker I caught John and just started going as fast as I could. With about 200 M to go I turned around to see if I had time to put my singlet on. Ryan and John finished just a few sec behind. It was a great race. John is an amazing athlete for his age 50 - 54.

Overall I was really happy with the race. I think my endurance has really improved, I hope my speed will continue to pick up as well.

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Comments
From Ally Holt on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 23:37:35

great job Steve!

From Jon on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 00:14:01

1st place overall- Beauty! Love the Grunt!

From MichelleL on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 00:16:20

Great job Steve! Congratulations on beating last year and for the first place finish. It shows real strength to come from behind. I love the grunt technic. Josse and I were just discussed this morning how just about everything short of tripping someone is fair in a race.

From Jon on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 00:31:34

Michelle- remind me not to run near you two just in case you change your mind about the tripping.

From Carrie on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 00:34:47

sweet race! can you teach the rest of us that grunt thing? or is that a steve secret weapon? congratulations!!!

From Jody on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 00:55:34

Congratulations on the win!! I am going to have to work on my grunting!

From Lybi on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 01:07:16

Hahaha! Awesome grunting action there, Steve. Wish I could've witnessed that. Congrats on the big win and getting back into the groove. Watch out everyone, Steve is on the LOOSE!

From Christi on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 02:28:03

CONGRATS STEVE! You've earned this win- way to go! (I may even try grunting next time...)

From MarcieJ on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 09:14:35

Wait to go Steve, you really had a great race. Wow you have got some kick (and grunt:)at the end. You rock!!

From jtshad on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 09:45:05

Congrats on the win! What a strong strategic race. I also have used grunting or loud breathing to get/keep me in sync and running strong. It really helps to keep your breathing and diaphram working together (plus it can scare the competition...way to be the intimadator!).

From Brent on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 11:13:48

Hoop - what I really like about your race report, you raced the runners ahead of you. 1,000 commando points for the effort and win. Hey, we need a runners workshop on grunting.

Stay Kool, Hu Rah Grunt, B of BS Rools out

From Dustin on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 11:26:21

Great Job Steve. I think if I remember correctly, right before the gun went off I told you, you better go out and win this thing. Great effort and especially feeling stronger at the end. Hopefully, things will slow down a little this week for you and you can get in another good week of training. Kendra seemed to be in good spirits, but is probably ready to have the baby anytime, hope all goes well. If you need any help with anything just give us a call.

From josse t on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 12:04:20

Great!! there is nothing better than 1st place, well maybe 1st and a 1000 dollars;)

From Superfly on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 12:20:05

Good job Steve. Way to dig it out and come from the back to win. I hate to say it but it's about time you pushed out a good race... Your hard work and training are paying off- keep it up and make this coming week count.

From Sunny on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 12:51:41

Great job at taking the race! You did excellent! It was good to see Kendra and the kids too.

From Mik'L on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 12:56:41

Great job Steve! I'm glad your hard work is paying off!

From ryan on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 19:47:56

great race steve. it was different for me to be up running with you in one of these longer races. you ran strong at the end and you deserved to win.

is anyone doing the 50 k that is coming up? it sounds like it would be fun to be involved in.

From wildbull on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 20:58:36

you rock Steve! keep it up!

From Runnman on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 23:37:43

Steve how about the Kayenta loop again on Friday morning. I really like that 20 miler.

From Chad on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 23:38:07

Wow--nice work on the win!

From Logan on Tue, May 06, 2008 at 10:09:56

I am a little scared to be moving back to St. George with all of you grunters down there (You and Clyde)!

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6.500.000.000.006.50

Got out late in the evening. 6.5 Easy from the house. Still Feeling some of the race from sat.

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From wildbull on Tue, May 06, 2008 at 11:18:20

Good work pretty boy Steve! getting out when your so busy!

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Went to the SCHS Track this morning for speed. Not the most eventfull morning. Still having a difficult time getting the legs to turn over quickly. So, I only did 2 mile repeats. I was going to do 4 but once I realized I was probably going to do the 3rd repeat at my half marathon pace from over the weekend - I decided to wait for a better day. mile 1 - 5:37, mile 2 - 5:54

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Comments
From wildbull on Tue, May 06, 2008 at 11:30:33

good job steve! I guess i need to get over there. very hard to get motivated

From Walter on Tue, May 06, 2008 at 20:52:32

mile repeats are so hard for me. good run though! Hey, i wanted to see if I could get a jacket and shorts before the ogden marathon. If you need some cash I can give you my card number. I would like to match the group at the start its so impressive and pshychs everyone out! Thanks Steve.

From Superfly on Tue, May 06, 2008 at 21:06:04

Good job getting in some harder miles after the race on Saturday. At least try and get one run in a day all week.

From ryan on Tue, May 06, 2008 at 21:56:48

i think the fact that you just raced a half might have something to do the leg turnover. i don't like doing track workouts on tired legs.

From runnman on Tue, May 06, 2008 at 23:47:45

You going to be ready for a 20 of Friday morning?

From Steve on Wed, May 07, 2008 at 00:55:01

When and where Ken. Are you trying to torture me?

Maybe Dave and Bill will want to come too. Clyde will be getting ready for Ogden.

From MarcieJ on Thu, May 08, 2008 at 22:32:37

Steve I dont think I am running Kanab (I have a baby shower to go to sat morning) Is anyone going to be running around here on Sat morning? It sounds like most of ya are going long on friday.

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Ran with Ken -Keyenta Loop from the store - nothing worth talking about. Ken did great.

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Clyde and I ran out Washington Dam Rd. over to Sand Hallow Res. to watch part of the St George Tri. Crazy wind.  Still feeling jacked-up. Slow Run.

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Comments
From josse on Sat, May 10, 2008 at 17:00:44

Jacked-up? In the head or body. Are you running SG marathon?

From Steve Hooper on Sat, May 10, 2008 at 17:31:15

"Jacked-up? In the head or body." -

Do you have to ask?

"Are you running SG marathon?" -

Yes, I usually sign up late on a comp.

From rUNNMAN on Sat, May 10, 2008 at 23:35:02

Steve, glad to see you hitting the road today. I was a little concerned about you yesterday. Run through it...Allow yourself the "jacked up" days. They will pass.

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Run from the store to the house - long way. 10.5

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Comments
From Superfly on Tue, May 13, 2008 at 22:33:22

Steven Abraham Lincoln Hooper! Whats going on this week.

Well I'm having a neat time and stuff...

From Mike Warren on Wed, May 14, 2008 at 09:20:34

NICE!

From wildbull on Wed, May 14, 2008 at 10:52:27

Mr Hooper is going through the mid life thing! Hot flashes! thining hair! lost stanima! Memory failure!

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8 miles to the store - 8 miles back. The run home was pretty hot!

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Comments
From Mike Warren on Wed, May 14, 2008 at 20:28:28

You are out of control!! How is Kendra doing? Getting close right? I will stop at the store to say hi. Just been crazy busy with the new water business.

From Wildbull on Thu, May 15, 2008 at 10:16:48

it was very hot yesterday! Cooking hot! had to show some skin yesterday! Hide the children!

From Runnman on Sun, May 18, 2008 at 23:43:12

Steve shall we plan a 20 for Friday? I am ready to go again. we need to go early to beat the heat. Let me know.

Ken

From Walter on Tue, May 20, 2008 at 00:41:11

I got the team items you sent me. Thanks alot and hopefully I can bust into the low 2:30's at St. George! I ran a conservative race sat. with cody and it felt very good. now I have to get my mileage up and that will help my confidence. See ya.

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Long run from the store didn't end up being too long. bad stomach problems turned around early. Snow canyon loop - minus the loop. 14 miles

Don't - eat Panda Express the night before a 20 miler.

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We'll I'm back. Sorry I've been away for so long. I know many of you have felt neglected not being able to see my workouts and keep tabs on my running life.

Over the last couple weeks we've moved, had a baby and temporarily lost two employees (Mike got Life-Flighted up to SLC - He's going to be fine). I'm still trying to play catch up. Anyways my runs over the last little while have been sporadic and not all were blogged.

This week is back to normal.

8 to the store - easy. 8 back home - steady pace.

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Comments
From Adam RW on Wed, May 28, 2008 at 21:17:46

I guess a congrats and a sorry are in order. Very happy about the new baby and glad you were able to find a new house. Sorry about the loss of the employees. Was it a car accident?

From josse on Wed, May 28, 2008 at 21:27:54

Good to see you back! Congrats on the new baby. Lot of sleepless night, but probably just for mom.

From MichelleL on Thu, May 29, 2008 at 10:35:55

So Steve did you sell your home? If so that's close to a miracle in this market. And a big congrats on the baby!

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4.252.000.000.006.25

Got out late night and did my 2 mile loop from the house. I think I'm going to start using the loop for 2 mile interval training. Kept the run at a steady pace went down to marathon pace for about 2 miles.

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Ran from the store home - long way. Pretty hot took it really easy. 10.1 miles

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From Ally Holt on Wed, May 28, 2008 at 22:35:11

welcome back Steve! Elijah is sooo cute. Congratulations on all the new happenings!

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Good run to the store in the morning. 8.1

Run with the club from the store - nice steady pace 10.5

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Long run from the store didn't end up being too long. bad stomach problems turned around early. Snow canyon loop - minus the loop. 14 miles

Don't - eat Panda Express the night before a 20 miler.

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Long run from the store didn't end up being too long. bad stomach problems turned around early. Snow canyon loop - minus the loop. 14 miles - Dave, Marci, WildBULL, Logan.

Don't - eat Panda Express the night before a 20 miler.

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Comments
From Jon on Sat, May 31, 2008 at 10:39:19

Got it- no Panda Express.

From dave holt on Sat, May 31, 2008 at 12:10:32

Sorry it didn't turn out - we missed you.

From MarcieJ on Sat, May 31, 2008 at 12:51:28

Sorry that panda gave you such trouble today! Also dont eat peanut butter m&m's, Resisens and dots at 9:00 at night in one sitting before a long run! That will give you some stomach trouble too:)

From James on Sat, May 31, 2008 at 14:58:29

I could have told you that. Orange juice and Doughnuts are worse!

From wildbull on Sat, May 31, 2008 at 18:34:13

it is not good that man should only eat panda! good to see you today.

From Mike Warren on Sat, May 31, 2008 at 20:06:45

I keep telling everyone, raw cookie dough is the way to go!

From James W on Sun, Jun 01, 2008 at 00:45:52

First Tom with his Wendy's chili, then you with the Panda Express . . . go for the pasta!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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Run to the store 8 miles.

Didn't get out of the store until late - only got 2.5 miles before my Kendra picked me up to go a family dinner at my mother's house.

I'm starting to track my intake for the the day - I'm still having problems getting my weight down, which obviously affects my race performances. I should be between 155- 160.  So here we go:

179 lbs.

Breakfast: Oats / Honey

Snack: Protien Shake

Lunch: Cheese Casadilla, Beans, Rice

Dinner: Raviolis, Brocoli, 2 pieces of French Bread, Water Mellon

Snack: 1 piece of Cheese Pizza, Protien Shake

Est. Calories: 2250

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Comments
From Ally Holt on Tue, Jun 03, 2008 at 00:20:43

stay away from margaritas and popcorn! BAD on the calorie intake...trust me! Tell Kendra I say HI. Oh, I told Dave you left a message, but if you haven't realized by now, dave doesn't call people back very often. Try him again tomorrow if you need to!

From James W on Tue, Jun 03, 2008 at 10:31:52

Couldn't agree more with you regarding the weight - I have noticed a huge different between how I feel right now and a year and a half ago when I weighed even more than you do now (I was 189 back in November of '06). I actually have about the same goal as you from a weight perspective - I know Sasha doesn't necessarily agree, but Weight Watchers has really helped me to get a better handle on my intake. I started back up again after about a year, and have lost 6 pounds in the last month.

From MichelleL on Sat, Jun 07, 2008 at 00:09:11

What the heck is a Casadilla????? Geez. Don't go eating any houses. . .

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Run to the store at 9am, nice and steady 8 miles

Run home 3:30 pm, steady solid pace 8 miles

Food:

Morning: 2 bowls of granolla cereal w/ milk

1pm - Grilled Chicken, bean and sourcream

Dinner - Chicken Casorol with Brocolli and Cheese - 2 servings

 

178 lbs

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More Coming Soon!

178 lbs. 

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Comments
From sarah on Sat, Jun 07, 2008 at 19:38:50

How's Kendra? How's the baby?

Thanks again for letting us stay with you..we had a nice family trip.

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To the store AM

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10 mile run out to Fort Pierce and back to the house. Great morning. Easy run dropped a few strides.

- Protein Shake w/berries/ banana/ flaxseed

- 175 lbs.

 

Ran with the guys - convention center loop - plus 2 mile tempo. 8.4

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Comments
From Superfly on Mon, Jun 09, 2008 at 14:00:12

175Lbs!!! That is a few pounds less than the end of last week. I'm usually the heaviest on Monday...So you should be around 170lbs come Saturday. Good job!

From Tom on Mon, Jun 09, 2008 at 16:07:43

Hey Steve thanks for sending me out those Banditos shoes last week. I took them for a test run today and they felt super. I think I may have found my marathon shoe.

From Jody on Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 20:33:09

Steve,

I called the store today to see if you had any of the girl FRB singlets in and you were out. I would like to order a medium if you have any. I will try you tomorrow.

Thanks, Jody

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Ran to the store - feeling pretty good!

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Packing and travel.

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Put together a great 3.5 mile loop from where we are staying in Ogden. 7 miles in the morning 7 miles in the evening. Great weather - I don't know why you moved Logan.

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Comments
From Jon on Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 00:25:11

You are more than welcome to move up here, Steve!

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I know, I know - many of you out there in blog land have been anticipating my comeback from my 2.5 week blog hiatus. So here I AM ready to bless you with my amazing workouts.

Today....4 miles!

 

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Comments
From Dustin on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 13:53:17

About time you got back to blogging Mr. Hooper.

Hope things are going good. I don't know if you saw the video Paul made of the Wasatch Back, but it had some good clips of each of us running.

Are you guys going anywhere on the 4th?

From Jon on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 14:20:32

Welcome back!

From BlogWelcomingCommite on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 16:57:14

Glad to see you back. Is there anything we can do for you or your family. I know the guys missed you last night for the hill workout. Keep up the good work.

From Superfly on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 17:53:49

Good job Steve. Keep up working in the right direction.

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Ran to the store. Super hot at 9 - 10am.

Weight 170.

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Comments
From Wildbull on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 15:09:08

what a blessing it is to see Mr Abraham Lincon Hooper blog. It is like mana from Heaven. Oh bring forth thy miles and may it never be removed from the blog again.

From wheakory on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 16:57:36

I would say it would be hot at that time down there. Nice job enduring the heat.

Steve did you ever find your Blackberry Phone?

From YourHomeTeachers on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 17:01:10

Good job Brother Hooper! Get yourself better so you can go run hills with your friends on Monday nights. After FHE of course. We'll stop by and see you soon. Have you done your family history? Are you really a long lost grandson of Abraham Lincoln?

From Superfly on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 17:52:45

Good to see you out. How's the IT band holding up?

From Mike Warren on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 23:58:00

170! Nice job, your getting skinny! It is a blessing to see Mr. Hooper blogging again.

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10 miles this morning - still hot, and getting hotter.

weight: 169

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Comments
From Superfly on Wed, Jul 02, 2008 at 12:23:21

169lbs !!! Your withering away into dust. Good job on the run. Consistent running- day in day out is the key. You'll be 155lbs before long in this heat.

From Wildbull on Wed, Jul 02, 2008 at 12:59:21

And

Put something on that Skin head of yours. The glare alone could cause a wreck!

From Kamm on Wed, Jul 02, 2008 at 13:03:15

Stay motivated Steve. Good job on your weight. Hitting 169 lbs. is a big barrier for me as well. See you on Thursday. I have a special outfit picked out to beat the heat.

From Mike Warren on Wed, Jul 02, 2008 at 13:37:18

Bull, come on now, is that anyway to talk about Steve. That head has many good uses, for instance. If you were lost in the wilderness, no flare gun, you would be happy Steve was with you. By the way Steve, great miles and looks like you will be shopping the petite clothing racks now!

From Wildbull on Wed, Jul 02, 2008 at 13:44:53

Get out the speedo brother!

From JeffC on Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 10:51:14

I just ran in St. George this morning...it was actually cool compared to Las Vegas yesterday. BTW I got the NB 768 shoes you sent, thank you!

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Getting going again - feeling better. 5 miles morning.

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I was going to get out again last night - but didn't. 5 again this morning. Fields out-n-back. 7:30 pace.

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Comments
From Jon on Tue, Aug 05, 2008 at 12:47:01

Good to see you on the blog again.

From Wildbull on Wed, Aug 06, 2008 at 11:20:54

Good job Steve. Hey Robin loves her shoes! Thanks for helping. You saved the day.

From JeffC on Wed, Aug 06, 2008 at 11:20:55

I've been reading your last entry for several weeks now. It's good to see you out again. It is still hot, but probably not getting much hotter than it has been....thank goodness. Only about another month of this heat and we will start cooling off. Nice run today, keep it up.

From Mike warren on Wed, Aug 06, 2008 at 11:33:31

Steve, great to see you out! How are you feeling? We need to get out.

From ryan on Wed, Aug 06, 2008 at 22:51:28

hey steve, it is good to see you are still out there running. i hadn't seen you blog for a long time, welcome back.

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Same as yesterday. Super hot and humid outside. Still on my 5 mile come-back. Planning on 5's for the rest of the week. Probably more for Sat.

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Another 5 this morning. Much cooler out. Dropped the speed down quite a bit. Felt great.  Fields out and back.

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From ryan on Fri, Aug 08, 2008 at 00:12:43

hey steve, have you been injured or just busy. you said you are on a "come Back". good luck with your training, and other pursuits.

From Logan on Fri, Aug 08, 2008 at 11:14:18

We are meeting at the store Saturday at 5am to run the course. I am planning on doing 20.

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Wildbull and I went out this morning.  We ended up doing the Fort Pierce out and back from my house. The first half is uphill and by the time you turn around you feel like you've already done your whole run. It took a while to get into a groove - and by the time I did my legs were shot.

The last mile Bill dropped the pace down to 5:45 pace for the first half and then we went about 8:00 pace the second half of the last mile.

Great morning!

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From Mike Warren on Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 09:35:17

Have you been closet running? Droping to 5:45 pace! Glad your out running again.

From wildbull on Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 10:35:44

Good run this morning Steve. Thanks for the good conversation.

From Dustin on Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 11:07:03

Good job getting out this morning Steve

From Runnman on Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 12:34:13

Hey you are still alive. haha. Good to see your name on the blog again. You Racing this week-end?

From Steve Hooper on Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 13:09:09

Yea, I'm finally feeling 100%.

No not running this weekend - Helping out with the race. We're looking for more Volunteers - Let me know if you know anyone.

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Great Run out into the fields this everning. Super hot still - 100F. Mornings are always better.

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From Mike Warren on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 09:47:46

Steve, good miles. Do you have a time goal for STG?

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Morning run 4 miles-

Looking forward to the group run tonight!

Good run this evening with Aaron, Mr. Davis, and Clyde. Ran from the store @8pm - still about 100F out. pushed the pace a little the 6th mile.

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From Superfly on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 11:37:10

What time tonight? Let me know and I'll see you there.

From Adam RW on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 11:42:12

Coming into work this morning the radio was saying that St. George will be the hottest place in the state today topping off at 108F... Make sure to hydrate for that group run ;)

From Dustin on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 11:51:22

I'm going to try to make it over for the run tonight

From Dustin on Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 09:52:32

Steve what time are you guys meeting at the store Saturday morning. I don't think I'm going to be going up to Pine Valley Friday night, so I'll just need to meet up with you guys Saturday morning.

From MarcieJ on Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 09:59:34

Dustin,

Bill and Mike said today they were meeting at the store at 5:30 but you might want to double check with them.

From Steve Hooper on Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 18:05:18

Were going to meet at leave at 5:30 Am From the store. So, meet us at the start at 6:05AM. Thanks Dustin.

From Christi on Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 21:00:22

Hey Steve! Fun to see you on the course yesterday. Do you know anyone who does race timing besides Ken C.? I have a 5k I'm organizing for next March. I was trying to get Ken, but he's not available. Just wondering if you might have any other names for me? cdatsummit@msn.com or post to my blog. THANKS!

From Kim on Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 19:11:51

Hey Steve,

It doesn't look like you've blogged in a while. I just wanted to thank you and Logan for your great customer service on Saturday! Tom and I really felt welcome and taken care of! Seeing how busy you were in the store tells me why you may not be blogging much lately! You are providing lots of shoes for lots of happy customers instead!

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I need to get myself off the "lost sheep" list.  I have been running - but just slammed with the

store leading up to the SG Marathon.

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Ran to the store. Really nice out lately. Great time of year.

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Same-ol run. Run, Blog Repeat. 8 miles from house to the store.

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From marion on Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 15:28:38

So how do you get home? ;) Great miles! Good luck with getting everything done :D

From Hayden on Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 20:47:23

I like the enthusiasm man. You the man Stevo Supremo

From Dustin on Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 16:03:03

Glad to see you found a few seconds to blog some. Let me know how I can help you with the Expo and then later with moving the store.

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Eight easy miles in the fields. Spent most of my time thinking about beating Bill in the next race.

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Went out and did my ft peirce run. Great moring run. I'm really looking forward to this week. Its like disneyland comes to st george. I was able to get into the pace car for the marathon - thanks to Aaron!

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From scotthughes on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 12:31:38

Steve,

This will be your fastest and easiest marathon to date!

Thank you for your encouragment and help with shoes etc. You have made this first marathon a fun journey. Now I am hoping for the big payoff and a 3:30 finish.....could you go make sure the planets, moon etc, are all lined up for saturday morning????

From James W on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 12:41:44

They have a pace car?! I guess I wouldn't know since I am not up there yet and won't be for some time still . . . see you at the expo!

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Same Ol'Loop. 8 Miles

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Washington Fiels Out and Back. 8

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Some Ol'Run  - 8 miles. Feeling really good did a few little 1/2 mile pick-ups along the way.

Cross-overs.

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From scotthughes on Thu, Oct 09, 2008 at 10:38:27

Steve,

It sounds like you have recovered from the weekend. Is your butt sore from sitting while we were battling the elements? LOL

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Great little speed work out. 2 x 1 mile repeats to start off. I'm planning on going back to doing mile repeats once a week between now and Painters Half in Jan. My speed has really suffered and It seems

that I always respond fairly well with that distance.

Loop in the neighborhood - not flat, but start and stop in same place.

1st mile - 5:35

2nd mile - 5:47

Warm-up cool down. That's it for the 1st week.

We'll see how I improve. Wouldn't it be nice to

get down to 5 min pace for 5 intervals.

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From Dustin on Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 13:49:20

Good job on the workout. I'm still undecided on a race in December or January. I was pretty upset with my St. George performance.

From wildbull on Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 00:12:24

oh good job steve.

From Mike Warren on Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 01:06:44

Nice job Steve! You running CIN?

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Slow and easy miles - but thinking about running fast. 8 miles Ft. Pierce out and back.

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From Jon on Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 00:18:58

The thinking part counts for something, right?

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Great run this morning - did my 2x1 mile repeats from the house.  I'm liking the repeats around the nieghborhood becuase I don't need to make any effort to go anywhere special to get them done (like a track).

4 miles of warm-up/ cool down.

Repeats:

1st mile: 5:30

2nd mile: 5:36

A nice little improvement over last Wed.'s repeats. 5 sec. faster on the first repeat and 11 sec faster on the 2nd repeat.  My plan is once I can get the first two repeats down below 5:30 pace I'll add a third interval in.  Very happy with the times, expecailly with the miles I've been putting in.

 

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From Dustin on Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 12:38:15

Good job on the workout Steve, sorry I couldn't stay and visit longer last night at the store. We are about settled into the new house, so we'll have to have you and Kendra and the kids out for dinner some night. Next week will be busy as I will be starting another driver's education class.

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Wasn't able to go out on the club run Kendra and the Kids got the flu pretty bad.

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Less is more - 3 miles

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From MarcieJ on Sat, Oct 18, 2008 at 18:07:42

Glad to see you are back in the blogging world! Hey 3 miles in good in my book. When is the store moving?

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West Rim Trail Run - Zions National Park

A while back I was talking to Stacey Bracken at the store (The St. George Running Center)about a 50 mile run her and a few of her friends had done from Lee's Pass trailhead in Kolob Canyon over to Zion's National Park. Since hearing about the experience I've wanted to go up and run portions of the trail and check it out and possibly, in the near future run the whole 50 mile traverse.

So, doing a little research online I found that Karl Meltzer had posted the whole Zion Traverse Run online along with some maps, pictures, video and some descriptions of the trail. From looking at the maps I figured the easiest portion of the 50 miles would be to run from the West Rim Trail down to the Grotto/ Zion Lodge. I knew it would be an elevation loss of 2400 ft , so I contacted the guys (Bill, Dave, Logan, Clyde, James, Mike, Bruce) and they were all up for an easy downhill run.

Highlights:  I bailed and made some good noise coming down the hill. It's the first fall I've had running in years. Bill crashed as well (expected). Got smart comments from the hikers. Watching Clyde trip and alsmost fall 3 times in 20 seconds. Logan killing us on the uphill. Just overall good times. Katey (Logan's wife) being cool enough to drive - thanks Katey!

5 Star Run - This is on my list of top three all time runs.

I won't go into detail about the trail becuase you can view the info here:

Directions and Info on The West Rim Trail

Map of West Rim Trail

Some Nice Pictures of The West Rim Trail

 

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From seth on Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 10:04:30

looks like a pretty amazing trail. I am glad that none of the falls were too serious. Way to go.

From jtshad on Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 10:09:12

Wow, what a run!

From Dustin on Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 12:37:14

Looks like I missed out on a fun run.

From superfly on Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 12:01:22

Cool photos from the run. I wish I had one of your fall.

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RUN??? - I can heardly even walk today. Saturday's run killed me.

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From James Holt on Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 17:14:49

Its good to hear Im not the only one who got beat down on Saturday.

From Dustin on Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 12:28:54

Are people meeting to run tomorrow night and if so what time?

From bundy on Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 17:59:49

steve,

sorry its taking me longer than expected to pick up my order. We are planning a trip out around thanksgiving.. Thanks! Sounds like that Zion's run was pretty sweet.. talk to you later.

Brent

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Ran to the store - great morning for a run. I love this time of year. Nice and steady.

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Great run home - I wasn't able to do my mile repeats today so I just did a tempo/fartlek type run all the way home. I wish I would of had my garmin so I could see my splits - but it wasn't charged.

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Ran to the store - nice steady pace.

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6 miles worth of tempo - no garmin - but fast. Ran home from the store.

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Nice solid pace. Stahli Farm out and back.

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From Dustin on Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 09:58:21

Good job getting out this morning.

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Nice easy run with Clyde and Logan, Little Valley up to the new airport, over to the industrial park and back to my house.

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Ft. Pierce out and back - morning 8 miles. Great morning run.

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From wheakory on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 15:39:56

Steve did you get my email on wanting to get shoes?

Nice run for you.

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Ran another easy run out into the fields - 6 miles.

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Pretty quick morning ride on the bike 1/2 hour - will count for 3 miles.

8 miles home from store - evening.

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Run up to the store this morning nice and cool weather. Pushed it a little at the end of the run. - 8 miles

Club Run - 7 mile loop from the store - good run - just listened to Dave the whole time.

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Great run up here in SLC. Started the run on 4500 S 1300 E and run up 4500 S up to millcreek canyon 6 miles and back.  Great climb on the way up - my calf was getting a little tight on the way back down. 12 miles total

Great run - nice weather - atleast for SLC.

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From Superfly on Sat, Nov 08, 2008 at 21:02:32

Nice run and good week Stevie boy!

From wheakory on Sat, Nov 08, 2008 at 21:32:22

Steve nice today, great that you could get out and enjoy the weather. Did you happen to get my shoe request?

From Dustin on Sun, Nov 09, 2008 at 13:28:45

Hope you had a good time up North. We'll have to get together soon for a run.

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Ft. Pierce out and back.

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Great run - pushed the pace a little bit in the middle of the run.

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No Sleep Last night. No run this morning.

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From wheakory on Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 00:37:49

Steve, where are you moving your store to? Does it give you more space?

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Met up with Kamm at the Jacob Hamblin home to go out and run one of Kamm's looped trail runs. From the Hamblin home we took his jeep up the dirt road about two miles up to the trail head.

Great run with some decent climbing. We kept a nice steady trail pace with one 6.1 mile loop clockwise then switched it for our second loop and short water stop. At the end we extended the run about 10 min to make is two hours.

Here's the map to where we ran.

http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/UT/St%20George/305261629318

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From Kamm on Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 22:48:12

It was nice to have someone to run that trail with. I almost always run alone, so it was cool to have you there to babble with. I bet you didn't think that I could ramble for 2 hrs. straight!

From bundy on Sat, Dec 20, 2008 at 17:04:06

Hey Steve,

Whats goin on? Just wondering if those new balance had come in? Hope all is well.

brent

From scotthughes on Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 16:11:10

Steve,

Great job today....I know your were hoping for better but you still did great. Thanks for your encouragment over the last few months. It has really helped me to be motivated to better my times.

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