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Location:

South Jordan,UT,United States

Member Since:

Feb 04, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

2010 Ogden Half Marathon 1st overall

2010 Bryce Canyon Half 2nd overall 1:12

2010 St. George Marathon 10th overall

2011 American Fork Half marathon 1st overall New PR 1:10:37

2012-Mt. Nebo Half 1:08:00

 

 

 

 

 2009 St. George Marathon 11th overall 2:31:43

2009 Ogden Marathon 4th place overall

2008 St. George Marathon 2:40:46 18th overall

2008 Tou Half 1:14:35 7th overall

2008 Bear Lake Half marathon 1st place Win. Set Course record.

2008 Provo river Half  PR 1:13:28

2008 Boston Marathon 2:49--Beat Lance Armstrong by 2 minutes.

2008 Ogden Marathon 10th overall.

Ragnar Relay Del Sol 2008--1st Place Team Overall. Set new course record! 17 hours 4 minutes 5.38 average pace per mile!

Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back 2008--2nd Place Team overall. 17 hours 54 minutes.

2007 Top of Utah 1/2 Marathon 1:14 4th overall

2007 Wasatch Back Relay 3rd team overall---Very Fun!

Boston, Rock & Roll Arizona, Carlsbad are my favorite marathons.

2007 St. George Marathon 2:40 with puking!39th overall

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

My short term goals are to stick to a good regime.

To bring my marathon pr down in mid 2:30's

World Championship Maters Marathon July 17, 2011

USATFLDR Competition Series: Stiders Half, Salt Lake Half, Hobblecreek Half, Heart of Holiday 5k, Running with Leopards 5k, Draper Days 5k, Minuteman 5k, Top of Utah Half.

Great Potato Half marathon--Boise

Running with Ed 41 mile relay. Team Probar

St. George Marathon 2011

Get Sponsors and make money in Masters.

Sponsors so far:

Probar, St. George Running Center

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

My long term goals are to beat sasha.

To get my marathon time to 2:20's

 

Personal:

I have three girls-Sarah, Brooke, and Bailey and a baby boy born in Jan. 2010 named Boston. I own a Concrete Construction company called Quality Footings and Foundations. If any of my fellow bloggers are in need of concrete work just drop me a line or call 801-381-7089 I'll give you the friendly runner discount. Its hard work thats why between work and running I maintain my girlish figure! I own the American Flyers Race Pacers which is on Facebook to join. www.americanflyersracepacers.com 

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Sat, Jan 18, 2014
Race: St. George Half (13.1 Miles) 01:15:36, Place overall: 8, Place in age division: 1
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I have the Master Championships half in Florida in two weeks. I came into this race with a goal to hit 1:15 which is a solid time for this honest course. I brought my pacers down and set them up and got to the start. I ran this race without a watch. I wanted to go by feel not rely on time. I started just behind the pack of 10 runners. As soon as we hit the up part that was it. My leg strength is not competitive when it comes to uphill right now. I was quickly in 12th overall to the 8 mile mark where we finally had decent. Ken Richardson had a 50' lead on me and I finally caught him on the end of the steep down. My legs got in a rhythm and I was able to keep it going. The weather was fantastic. A bit cold at the start. My body took a bit to warm up. I was concentrating on my breathing and pushing myself to as uncomfortable as I could stand. I caught the top ten guys and dropped to 8th overall and hit my goal time. I think I'm in the 1:12 stage on flat in Florida if the humidity doesn't affect me or wind. I can't wait for this great new year of competing. 

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Comments
From Matt Poulsen on Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 19:34:01 from 166.137.209.47

Nice race today, Walter! It was great to see you.

From Walter on Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 19:37:53 from 97.49.137.70

I agree Matt. Great seeing you. A great start to this new year.

From Steve on Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 21:11:36 from 66.87.65.111

Sweet run Walter. Looking good for Florida.

From Walter on Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 08:36:01 from 74.211.0.198

I feel a bit more confidant for sure Steve. I'm excited for our man trip.

From Christie on Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 13:03:02 from 74.213.202.246

Great way to start the year off! Nice job Walter.

From Walter on Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 14:06:21 from 97.36.33.132

Thanks Christie.

From Josh E on Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 22:05:34 from 75.162.251.201

Nice job. Good luck in Florida!

From TBean on Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 12:48:14 from 63.241.173.64

Great race and nice finish catching several runners.

From jtshad on Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 16:24:32 from 141.221.191.225

Nice job on this race. Good luck in Melbourne! I didn't know you were running that one...I have been thinking about it for years as I know a few guys who live there.

Have fun on the causeways and running against some tough runners (Malcolm, Tracey, Kevin, etc.).

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