Running on Empty

Looks like you had a good workout week. How did the easy 10 feel the other day? Are you looking at any races coming up soon?

Rhett, sorry I haven't blogged for a few days. You asked if I am racing soon. Nope, I'm not as dedicated as you are. I've noticed that I've let my pace slip a bit on my runs, including long runs, but am alright with it since I'm just keeping base and trying to cross train a bit. My weight has crept up a bit, but not too bad. I'm totally impressed with the quality of your progress. Keep it up.

I heard somewhere that you're quite the stepper...

Cal, stepping brings you in harmony with the Force.

Is that you in the first pic? Really, I was impressed with your ability today. Not many guys are good stepper but you are awesome.

Oh, you cheated, I'll have to say the second pic now.

Ignore my last comment. The cartoon guy popped up as the first pic but moved back down to last.

My man looks hot in the little teeny shorts! His perm is pretty out of sight, too. Aren't you jealous?

Did you notice the guy wearing his street clothes and his pocket protector in the Richard Simmons photo? omg laughing laughing! Which pair of legs are your in the second photo? ha

Okay Walter, that was funny!

Paul, is that you pretending to be your HOT WIFE? I actually know your wife from our daughters. I think they played soccer together once upon a time.

Nice to kind of meet you this morning! And thanks once a gain for sending me out a little reminder last July about the blog I had joined and then forgotten about! I am sure everyone else would LOVE to thank you for that as well (that was SARCASTIC, of course).

Have a great rest of the day!

It was great to finally meet you ... was really starting to wonder which one of the pics you were posting you closest resembled. Richard Simmons?

Yes, next time bring a thermos of hot chocolate, and please make sure there are plenty of mini-marshmellows as well. You are planning on sharing, right?

Great running with you. Now go and enjoy your Ninja shows!! :)

So do you have a little blog running group from the Riverton/Herriman area now?

I can't say I've ever seen someone run with hot chocolate...

James, the group calls itself the BBKs (for Bingham Butt Kickers), but being loyal to Riverton I refuse to fully adopt the name.

Great running today Paul. You guys were awesome.

Running with hot chocolate sound dangerous, maybe warm chocolate. I bet it was good to get outside and off that treadmill. It is nice when you can average under 8:30 for 13.1 and call it a social event. Your cardio level is obviously still great.

Sweet! Love the outfit with the pocket protector and all. You're stylin'.

Rhett,

Hope you are feeling better. After I get done running with Cal, Teena and Julie from the blog on Saturday and telling them how impressed I am with your progress, you report you may be injured. Take care of yourself

You look much taller in person. Very funny.

That is AWESOME!! (but where is your ninja suit?)

I wanted to come this morning but I had a flat tire so I had to go to the 9:00 class. Oh well. I'll be there in a couple of weeks when I get back from my vacation. Nice pic! That isn't what you were wearing last week:)

LOL, Nice!

I love bounding. It makes for powerful running!

I should do it more, I really felt it today.

Your fitness is lagging only compared to some. You cross train a lot, you're probably in better shape than you think.

No way your fitness is lagging ... on the long run a couple of Saturdays ago you were talking up a storm ... something about ninjas of some sort or other!! :)

Teena,

Here is the local ninja guys youtube page:

http://www.youtube.com/user/NixSeraph

His latest training video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNnpATIWbk8

Man alive!! That is NOT what I expected. That was insanely cool. I loved it. Those suicide pullups were hot!! :)

(I'm going to go vote for his video now)

Very consistent, I love it.

Does the foam roller do much for you? Do you use it mainly on the hammys or do you do all your leg muscles?

Rhett,

When I remember to use the roller I try to use it all over, though I'm not certain how effective it is on all parts of the leg. However, I do think it is especially useful to use with IT bands.

Teren runs alone alot with some long runs with Dennis Simonitis. Keep up the good work, and good luck with your marathons this year.

Teren also works out Tues with the Demetrio Cabanillas group at the Olympic Oval track.

Thanks for the comment. I think you are in their league, or very close.

Looks like the miles are starting to pick up for you. Are you considering an upcomming race? How'd you feel after the 15 miler the other day?

I may do a half at the end of March (my home Riverton is holding its first half), otherwise my first marathon will likely be Ogden. The 15 miler felt fine, but I notice I've slowed down a bit. (Boring I know, but I was watching Iron Man and the outtakes.) It was good to do my run last Friday at elevation 6700' and feel good without pushing the pace.

Oh no, not the bloody nip!!! I get chaffed where my sports bra rubs so I can totally feel your pain:)

You missed a great outside run today. The temp was so nice. You'll have to join us again sometime.

Ice cold showers will make you tough. I'm glad you're the one getting tough, not me though. :)

Thankfully I didn't go into cardiac arrest.

As my dad always says, "It'll put hair on your chest", but I don't want any of that:)

Great workout!

I found Hell Boy 1 incomprehensible, how was 2?

Certainly you have to suspend your critical judgment while watching, but I think it was better that the original. That's not saying too much, but I actually think the Hell Boy character is entertaining.

5 stinkin 40!!!

You're insane!!!

I'll have to jack up the back of my treadmill and try out one of those decline runs... but i doubt a 5:40 is in the works for me.

For some reason its seems I can go much faster downhill compared to what might be an equivalent effort uphill. It may be psychological.

5:40 at a 3% incline at the end of a 8 miler!!! Great job. Oh, I just figured out it was a 3% decline. Still great work, your quads might be hating you tomorrow though.

Wow, if I can run like that on a decline, I'm there! I've really got to try this. Thanks again for the advice.

What is a strike class?

Are you running Ogden again this year?

Jon,

Strike is a combination kick boxing cardio class at my gym (Lifetime Fitness) which includes weighted gloves, weighted bars and jumpropes.

I am planning on Ogden, as well as the grand slam again.

Jon,

Guess I didn't register in time for Ogden, which is now sold out. That really puts a kink in my plans to Slam.

Don't they let you in if you are doing the slam? I would send them an email- I bet they would let you in.

Great workout and cartoon.

Is Jody still teaching? She should be having her baby any day. I was going to come early but decided to go to the 9:00 class instead. Nice miles.

5 stinkin' 20???

(I have yet to see one of those funky treadmills)

I wonder how many people have fallen for that VIP crap. (Even their early entry rate is steep comparatively.) If i didn't like that race so much i would boycott.

Nice pace by the way.

Very funny stuff!

hahahaha. porta potties are still porta potties, VIP or not. plus, the start line is a field full of cow pies. maybe they clear out the area for the VIPs and plant grass? i am shocked it is sold out. i haven't registered either. bummer.

I looked 2 days ago on their web site and there was no warning that they were nearing their cap.

STINK!!

(SERIOUSLY ... STINK!!!)

((Do you have any connections? I mean, afterall, you are Paul from Riverton!))

I really think you ought to email and BEG! Tell them that you want to do the slam and hopefully they'll move over and make room for Pauly!

My guess is that a combination of emailing, begging, and $300 bucks ought to do the trick.

Yeah Paul, your a lawyer, fork over the $300!

$300 bucks for special porta potties? Give me a break! I think you should do as the others say and beg.

Aren't there alternative races you can do and still do the Slam? If not and you really want to do it start saving you money for those VIP crappers.

Sorry to hear you didnt get in. I signed up for the full when I heard the half was full. Dang man. What is next??

:) :) Have you written a nice letter to the GOAL people?

I love all you pictures!!! :) :) :) That is a great shirt.

Great shirt! If it wasn't my first, I'd trade you...but when I finish I will definately earn mine and I won't take it off for a week (only because I'll be too sore to move for a week!) Finished my race today...check out my time! I feel great!

hey do you know Mark Ostler, a friend of mine who also lives in Riverton? I was trying to get him to run Ogden with me, but he was also too late, but I don't think he really wanted to run it. We are running SLC half together anyway, maybe I will see you there?

I think you have gotten over any bitterness you might have had!!

YEAH RIGHT!!

eating is fun, until you try to run fast. Just run it all off, you'll be fine.

Maybe that's what is wrong with me. The cookie dough shake was delicious last night but my running stunk this morning. Hmmm?

I know what you mean about eating too much junk, that is me pretty much every weekend. I should just work 7 days a week, I think I would eat much better.

Are you serious?? 16 miles on a Wednesday??? What's up with that??

You are CRAZY!!

Seriously though ... nice work!

(love the wheel)

LOL!

WHAT THE HECK? Nice job!

Love this!! This is how I feel when I run...

Can I borrow it when you're done?

Huh, and all along I've been using a stupid shaking machine.

If you really want to kick it up a notch you need to go nuclear.

http://www.keepapitchinin.org/2008/09/26/ads-youre-not-going-to-see-again-anytime-soon-chapter-7/

Dang, I looked for Mandis Sales Company in the phone book to place an order for that radioactive water, but couldn't find them.

So Paul, you are really planning ahead here by PRE-BLOGGING for tomorrow.

Well, if I get me one of these I won't have to exercise tomorrow.

Is that the roller machine you used on your IT you were telling me about? :)

I think I will stay with the Richard Simmons Tootsie Pops thank you!

Kathie, it's a tough challenge.

For anyone interested, the Tootsie Pop challenge is here:

http://www.forumflyers.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4198408

Are you kidding me? Nice spread of our dear friend Richard:)

YAY Paul! That is awesome.

So are you doing the full or the half?

Way to go. You got on that one quickly huh!

Yeah but they're not VIP spots so, what's the point? :-)

It already pains me to pay $90, but I suppose the demand is there.

hey right on, clean living pays off. too bad ostler bagged on us. Whats your target time, maybe we can pace off each other for awhile?

Red, if I get my act together I might be able to chase after you for a go at sub 3:00.

Congrats on getting in.

RiP you will get sub 3, but you gotta quit doing all those classes just to check out the cute girls and start putting in the running miles. How many weeks till Ogden?

What's your calling that you have to go to stake education day? I think they make up a bunch of extra things for Utah Mormons to do. I have never heard of that.

What??? No weird pictures today? What's the deal??

Nice miles!

8 easy at 3%?!? I don't understand how those go together unless you walked them. Great job! I really need to get some treadmill training from someone...I don't know how you all do it!

Thanks Paul! Fun pictures!

The old treadmills at the gym I went to had a decline but they replaced them with ones that have a TV but no decline I guess watching Oprah is more important than running down hill.

Is it a weird feeling to run on a decline on a treadmill or does it feel as natural as running downhill outside? Hey I think that is my 89 year old gradpa in the front row of your strike class! :)

Rhett,

The downhill running on the treadmills I use at the gym is very similar to running outside. I notice the calibration is very accurate. I really believe it has helped me to take advantage of the downhills in the Utah marathons. I just have to be careful to take the time to run enough uphill and rolling simulations as well.

Wow, that looks like a tough class. Hope you survive it :) I tried your downhill running today at my gym and I did notice a difference from the up. I only did a -1% and for 4 miles so it wasn't horrible, but I could tell it was an easier 'release' than what I normally do- 2% Thanks for the advice, I'm loving my Ogden training right now!

Paul, I do a lot of my running on a treadmill, is that what you do, too?

Hey, is that you in the striped shirt?

What is strike class? It sounds brutal.

Is the babe on the far right in your strike class wearing a shirt with a Play Boy Bunny logo?

looks yummy, and breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

That looks like my kind of breakfast! I might hack up a monkey hair ball though if I was sharing :) Enjoy the day off!

Oh my... the Butt crack gets me every time!

Paul, hey my friend is trying to get into the Ogden 1/2 and I told her you got in through Zion's bank...she has an account I just need to know how you did it. If you could let me know I'd appreciate it.

oh, that Farley is crazy! It cracked me up, I couldn't even read your post... I was too distracted.

Geez Paul, you are slacking! Only 14 1/2? You are crazy! You obviously had some legs. And it's only Wednesday!

That was my favorite SNL ever. It sounds like you had a great run.

I hear there is an inaugural half marathon in Riverton March 28- you going to run it? Ostler wants me to come run it with him. if I do we can pace each other!

14 1/2 on a treadmill can feel like an eternity sometimes. Way to get'er done even with heavy legs. Love the Farley dance!!!!

Were you over at the District yesterday afternoon? I was heading to get dog food and thought I saw you but you were in your car so I couldn't yell "HI".

I suppose it is encouraging to know there is some other guy out there fugly enough to be mistaken for me. I hope he drove a cool car.

hahaha. i agree, it's hard to read your post with the farley maniac. it's one of those things that is so unpleasant to look at that you can't stop looking at it. anyway, nice run. GREAT run actually, considering it was on the TM. that takes lots of dedication.

It really wasn't you Paul? I thought for sure. It was like that black Dodge thingy you drive. Hmmm, it's a good thing I didn't yell "Hi" after all!

Paul, thanks for the info about Ogden. I've found a 1/2 in Syracuse on Memorial day that I think we'll do. It will be a nice recovery race for me after Ogden and I'll just run it with her at whatever pace she wants...anyway, I digress. 14.5 miles on a TM? I wouldn't call that slacking! That would be like Chinese water torture for me!

Paul,

Where do you get some of these pictures? I have to check your blog daily because I never know what picture you might post. Keep them coming!

Not just 200 miles, but 200 miles at VO2 Max today!!!! Wow!!!. You are amazing!!!!

Nice run though really. And remember...KEEP FIT, BE HAPPY!

Wow, I'm so impressed at your weekly mileage! and V02 max...that Bonnie Pruden must've worked some miracles in your training regimine :) Have a great weekend! Don't overdo it now, 200 is pretty good for a long run...maybe just keep your long run tomorrow at 50 or so.

It really is wonderful to study under "America's No. 1 Fitness Expert." It makes it so easy to "Keep Fit" and "Be Happy."

Sorry about the cold...they seem to be going around the blog :(

Great job just getting out...you'll be the no 1 fitness expert in America in no time at this rate! Hopefully I can get into your class :)

Well when you run 200+ miles in one day, your immune systey deteriorates and you get colds easier.

Funny Rhett!! Well Paul, I guess you're not as hardcore as I thought if a mere 200 VO2 miles brought on the sniffles!!

(I was shocked not to see some really gross picture of some guy with a nasty runny nose in your post - you must really not be feeling well.)

Hope you start feeling better really soon!

(btw, what class are you teaching?)

Ha, the class is from yesterday's Be Fit Be Happy.

Got it!!

I thought that just maybe you had become some sort of instructor ... that perhaps the whole attorney-thing wasn't cutting it for you anymore! :)

And I think it was bad Karma for me to even only temporaryily fake mileage. Payback for my vanity to be momentarily on top of the mileage board.

Payback is okay ... because the glory experienced prior is SO WORTH IT!!

Sorry you're not feeling up to par, Paul. Get better.

Doh sorry to hear your not feeling well man. Hope your feeling better today. Here's to a speedy recovery.:)

I hope you are starting to feel better. That is 3 days without a post.

Do you work in a library? Where do you get all these great old ads? :-)

Did your workout make your body "supple, graceful, and erect"?

Oh...my hats off to anyone who can do 17 miles on a "portable track". :-)

I was going to ask how you found the time to put in these long treadmill runs and how you can stand it . . . I think the longest I have ever run on a treadmill was 13 miles, and that was extremely tough. Nice and easy coming back from the cold - I have personal experience with what happens when you try to come back to quickly after them . . .

Mark,

I have secret sources. :)

James,

I just have to get up really early to get in longer runs. If I skip class at the gym it makes it easier to get in another 7 or 8 miles. I tend to err on the side of taking things too easy, but it has its benefits.

Another TM day...and 17. I'm in awe! How do you keep your mental state good for that long in one place? I guess its all worth it for that graceful body :)

Too funny!

Talk about jumping back in with both feet... 17 miles on your first day back. You're a mad man.

Rhett,

I am trying to do more because I recognize how far behind I am to the progress you have continued to make. Way to go.

You didn't run Sunday:)

And now I know the Flash's true identity!

Seriously, where do you find this stuff? That is great. Nice job as always on the workout.

So you have been running in your super hero suit. Do the people at the gym look at you stranely?

Best part of my suit is the fake abs. :)

Nah, those are real abs! All of those classes you do, come on!

Hilarious!

Did anyone notice that only the upper body is moving, I bet he get around real fast?

Your blog has lifted my spirt, I needed that. Thanks:)

You're an animal!

You are the cross training master and the treadmill king!

If that photo was from 1960 then it probably wasn't you? Maybe your brothers?

Looks like you take a punch pretty well. How's the marathon training coming along? Is it all coming back quickly?

Wowwie! 18 MILES! You are a crazy man. I assume this is your long run for the week.

Solid run. Hey, don't laugh. Dean Karnazes was going to use something like that to set some kind of record.

18 at 6:58 is great. You really are back into this training quickly. I guess all those classes you do kept you in shape to get right back into the long miles.

Thanks all for the comments.

Rhett, remember, I cheat by running on the decline, but the classes have kept my fitness relatively well. I'm trying to watch my diet better, too.

6:58 easy? Holy cow! Great job!

Where do you find these things, really???? They crack me up.

OK, I've heard of skin and bones, but just bones? Any special diet plan or just cutting back on the junk food?

Gosh dang, you are funny! I watch everything that I put into my mouth---I love looking at all of the colorful sugar cookies, brownies, candy, chips, etc...

Paul --

You're not really dieting are you? Running 18 sub 7 minute miles puts you in the "I shouldn't be dieting" category doesn't it?

(awesome run yesterday btw)

Did I add that up right? 63 miles this week!!?? YOU ARE NUTS!!

How do you feel?

Crazy, crazy, crazy ... but so stinkin' cool!

(be careful ... i'm sure you are, right?)

Mostly easy, though. Thanks for doing the math -- what a good student.

What no photo? You know why we come to your blog don't you?

that man is creepy!

Must be that diet.

That really is a gem!!! Nice! So, do you notice your legs getting a little trashed from all the classes you do? Mine have been DEAD! I definitely need to back off on some of the leg stuff I think.

Nice pace miles Paul.

Where do you buy your milk? I haven't seen it sold in glass bottles like that.

Where do you find this stuff?!!!!

Nice tempo run. Your weekly milage is starting to pile up. Good job.

quite extraordinary

Great run, Paul. My quads are still feeling it from last weekend's race.

OK you provided my abs workout for the day... I laughed so hard. My husband the treky nerd is going to love this!

You love those downhill miles don't you? Is there a lot of downhill at Ogden? I don't know anything about that marathon.

Wow paul, looking buff. Nice training run yesterday!!

Thanks Rich, I still aspire to reach your training level.

Now those are some guns!!!!

You didn't go get some "stick to your ribs" kinda grub after your 19 miler yesterday? We need to feed ya!

You look like my 10 year old. The bod anyway.

I guess I better get to the store and pick up some Ivory soap.

Nice mileage.

Nice workouts to you. You have great mileage. Running Boston, Ogden, or both?

I'll be running Ogden and the others in the Slam, plus probably Des News.

Yeah Paul, I don't think that is going to help out much. Maybe we just need to get some better players, that would make me feel a lot better.

Life was so much simpler back then.

So are you an aggie or cougar fan?

LOL....are you kidding me?? I could use a few of these goodies myself.

Hey, if they are vitamin fortified, they are good for you so DIG IN.

WHERE do you find this stuff???

Somebody was passing out Twinkies today at work. I haven't had one of those in forever. It was so good.

Throwing in the 2 a days, nice! That is a great way to shed a few pounds.

Thanks Rhett. I know the doubles are great, it is just often hard to find the time. I actually wasn't planning on it, but my laziness that morning and the fact my kids actually asked me to go on the treadmill enabled it to happen.

I always like to check in on your blog to see what classic gems you're posting..you never disappoint! Thanks.

What's your next race?

I'm not sure I want to know what that big brown thing is next to him...

My exact thought Jon! Are you sure that isn't a toilet...

Like your added stuff to your posts... looks like you too are going for that elusive sub-3... you are a bit ahead of me in your pursuit 3:01 at St. George, good job... I was at 3:13, hoping to get it this year and then focus on other challenges!

Way too funny!

NICE one Paul! You are nutso. 17 today and a half marathon on Saturday! You are awesome.

Paul, I like the style of your blog. Thanks for the work, work, work comment as well. I'm at home helping with the kids so it is much easier to get distracted. (Even more than normal :))

What is your goal for the half marathon on Sat. With such a hard run today, I'm assuming you are using it as a training run???

That's funny!

Sounded like a good run to me, gay or not about it.

Wow, nice run dude! Great daily laughs!

Hey, last night he actually had his hair combed like a normal (well almost normal) person.

Rhett,

Yeah, figured I better do it now while some people still remember. It is always interesting how much some of them change once they hit final 10 and the handlers and stylists get to them.

That boy can sure sing. He kind of looked like Elvis last night.

I refuse to admit that I watch Idol but if I did I would agree that he was great last night... Poor Megan I think she is gone.

Good luck tomorrow.

Have a great race.

Where's your race report? Great job and it was good to see you again. Now that the weather is improving, you really should get out and run with us when you can.

Nice race Paul! And it was GREAT to meet you :) That wind was a BEAR!! Holy cow! Congratulations on an excellent race :D

Great job Paul!!!! All of that treadmill running is paying off. That is a great time.

Nice job Paul (even though you wussed out a couple of times). A coworker tried talking me into running this. I'm glad I didn't succumb to the peer pressure.

Super-duper race, Paul. How were the hills along the course?

Nice job in challenging conditions on a tough course! One building block towards a sub-3.

Did you get an AG award?

Dale, I got 2nd in the 40-45 group, the guy immediately ahead of me got 1st. Tbean from the blog got 3rd.

Great race Paul on what sounds like a very difficult course. And you walked some and still ended up just over 1:30. Wow! A few more miles before Ogden and you will be ready for that sub 3 you are shooting for.

Hey, that is one heck of an awesome race Mr Paul! That switchback is a killer, I dread it for the entire mile leading up to it. I get totally psyched out by it, it scares me!!!!

We enjoyed our Pizza afterward at the Rocky Mountain Pizza place (is that the right name). We about filled the banquet room, you shoulda joined us!

Great time on the run. I was just glad to finish and know that I had never done one before so anytime was a PR yeah for me. You did great though!!!!

Great job, Paul. You're in the 40-45 age group? I thought Flash Gordon has been around since 1934.

Way to go Paul! You are awesome! (For a stepper:)

Paul, nice race! I'm sure I saw you finish, but not ever meeting you in person is a drawback to trying to cheer for people you know :) I couldn't run, I woke up with strep yesterday...but couldn't pass up a good afternoon basking in everyone else's runners high and eating (I was 24 hrs on antibiotics and cleared to mingle with public). Next race I'll have to MEET you and try to chick you of course :)

Didn't see you, but great job today! You have some wicked speed.

Nice race, Paul! I'm glad I wasn't running in as cold of temperatures as you guys were.

Great job Paul!

Nice race, Paul. It's good to see you and Terry both running well. It's good to see someone named Paul beat Terry...it's not likely to be me anytime soon. It's also good to know neither of you are in my age division.

Have fun in DC

I'm going through retro/vintage picture withdrawls! Say "hey" to Obama for me..oh wait, he's out of the office this week.

DC is one of my favorite places I hope you are going for fun.

So did you have fun in DC? Did you get to run around any cool monuments or anything?

I think the National marathon is soon...you should've tried for that one, I hear its beautiful!!

You can't still be on vacation, can you?

Where's Paul?

What in the world??? Where in the world??

I come back on the blog and you aren't even here!!

WEAK SAUCE!!

(Hope everything is okay!)

Nice to finally see a post.

Happy Easter!

How did your younger kids like the trip? I have been wanting to go back there but think that my kids are too young to appreciate it. Did you spend much time with W. while you were there?

Andy,

The trip was really great and the kids really enjoyed it, even (for the most part) all of the walking and standing around. Of course, there were times when I felt obligated to cram in more stuff, but am glad that we still left the evenings free for the kids to just relax. Fortunately my youngest is a really great little guy, but I did do a fair amount of carrying him around. His favorite parts were just running around and playing with his cousins and siblings.

Wow, you took a long break. About the same amount of time I've been off:)

Did you seen the Argentine Rocket?

Cool pics!!

(minus one)

((can I say that on here?))

Teena

That was back in the day before things got all messed up.

Welcome home Paul, Looks like a fabulous vacation. How old are your kids? I have 4 also, but mine look like they are all just a bit younger than yours. Mine are 10, 8, 4, and 3.

Welcome home, I love DC did you get to run at all?

I love D.C.! Looks like you had a lot of fun. Welcome back.

Welcome home! Very nice pics. D.C. is my favorite family vacation spot. So much to see, so much to learn in the heart of our nation. Was the cherry blossoms still on? Did you run around the monument parks or the Potomac River?

D.C. was wonderful, though I didn't do any running around the sites, just around my sister-in-law's home in VA.

We were there during peak cherry blossom time, including the cherry blossom festival. Interestingly, while we were there they had the Cherry Blossom 10 mile race with 15,000 participants, but it sold out its registration in the first 3 hours back in December.

She has a great personality too. I love the way she wielded her hips.

nice miles today Paul.

(very jealous)

Great run today. Did you get in any running in DC?

Great job on the TM I really wish our gym had a decline!

i'm thinking about propping up the back of my TM by 3%.

Rhett, I didn't get to run any specific sites in D.C., I wasn't that prepared, and we stayed in Virgina with my sister-in-law's family. It would have been cool, maybe next time when we visit.

Kathie, I do like the treadmills. Fortunately they have correlated well to when I do go outside. And with the downhills they are great training. I just have to be sure to not only do downhill training.

Cal, I'm not coordinated to figure out how to prop up my home treadmill. Let me know how it goes.

You and your long Wednesday runs!!

Nice job there counsel!

Can't tell if you're coming or going. That is you in the picture, right?

18.5 miles on a Wednesday???!!! AWESOME!! Your quads must be steel tough now with that 8.5 miles of decline! Oh, love your "slide lunge" very cool with those shoes!

I notice you change up your incline alot. Are you doing a set program that progresses or are you just changing it up randomly? Great job btw.

The treadmills I use at the gym have a random incline program so it changes the incline on its own. All I have to do is basically decide how steep it goes. Right now I use it not so much for uphill training, but just to simulate something that is not pancake flat. Before St. George, I try to do some extended uphills to simulate Veyo.

Yeah its a must to train for Veyo and also all the downhills. If I run on a treadmill lately I just do the 1% incline and run with that. And just play with the speed. Next question is do you feel any change now really with the hills now?? As in you feel able easily attack any hill and it doesnt mess with you paces much??

Mark, running on the random incline mostly helps me mentally to not wuss out as much on the hills. As you know, I love to train and run on the downhills, and unless I do some incline work even the slightest little hill seems a challenge. Talking about this with you is making me think I need to do some Ogden simulation training, where I throw in a sustained uphill to simulate the course around mile 14.5.

Yeah that is just what I am thinking too. I have noticed when I ran more on the treadmill that I just didnt get enough uphill or downhill training. And wondered last year how much of my cramping up at mile 17-18 was due to not doing as much up hill training. Since there is that steep yet short uphill at 14.5 and then keeps going up a bit till like when I cramped around where you can see the dam. So again with the random uphills do you feel like hills arent really a problem for you?? I am asking I guess to see if you feel running shorter hills or a longer uphill works better for you. As to which will be more benifical.

My best preparation for uphills was prior to St. George last year. I really tried to simulate the extended uphill for Veyo and the miles thereafter, so I think extended uphill with a few short spurts of extra steep grades has worked best for me.

Its for crazy people like me that think if I drink Diet/caffeine free its like water :)

I dunno, but I believe BYU may be the only place (or one of the only places) where you can actually get caffeine-free coke and diet coke. I have never seen caffeine free mtn dew or diet mtn dew there (at least not when I went to school there back in the day), but who knows?

James

I find it interesting that BYU still does not allow caffeine sodas, but you can get the real caffeine sodas at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.

Nice workout there Paul. On the decline too sweet.

So ... have you figured out what the real purpose is yet?

Are we supposed to take the advice of someone who doesn't have the sense to ski in pants?

I had my share of the "real diet Mountain Dew" last night in order to make the 2 1/2 hour drive home from Vegas after flying in from Boston, after running the marathon, after not having slept a lick the night before the marathon. The stuff really does juice you up. I made it home safely.

Nice run!! Hope the day goes as well...Mt Dew always helps mine :)

(good chuckle!)

LOL Jillian is my wifes fav. I think I like her more since she pushes them so hard. Last chance workouts you got to love them.:)

Last night it looked like they were doing 3 minute repeats at 10.0 mph/ 6:00 mile pace. At least the editing gave that impression.

We didnt get the chance to watch it last night. Got it taped though. So hopefully we will be able to see it before Tues and get caught back up with everything.

wow! those guys would dominate the clydesdale division.

Cal,

I've only watched the last couple of weeks, but I guess by the time they are into 16 weeks of serious dedicated training, even though they are still "big" the ones that hang around are in good shape.

They have ran a few longer runs. I know a few weeks back they did do a half marathon and looks like they are running while they wait there turn to work with the trainers. Amazing to see the progress of those people.

Cal- How are things going for you man

? Havent heard much from you.

things are going decent Mark, thanks for asking.

still have some lingering injuries but they don't seem to be aggravated much by running so i'm ramping my mileage back up.

Oh man Paul!! Just saw this!!

Okay, Bob is a total hottie ... but Jillian is a "take no prisoners - take no excuses - suck it up" type of gal!!

Have to say it's a draw for me!! :)

(And Jillian DOES NOT look like that!!)

I would not hesitate for one second to say Bob. Jillian is lame and mean and DRAMA.

Funny pictures!

Hey, 2 of the guys from this season ran the SL Half. The black team (Dane and Blane) and they are doing a half Iron Man in Idaho and then the Rock and Roll Marathon. They MUST teach them to run.

14 miles dang man. I really have to up my game to keep up with you.:) Your a animal. Is this treadmill your running on at home or you going to a gym? havent seen to many that will decline that far.

Mark, decline is on gym treadmill, my home treadmill doesn't have the decline.

Ah nice. I have got to get back to the gym. They have some new TM there so I will have to have MrsFit check out for a decline. I dont know if you mentioned this before but are you running Ogden?

Yeah I'm running the Ogden full again this year. I'm not sure yet exactly how I'll do, but at least it will be a good start to the year. Have you run it before?

Ran this last year with JeffC and Fly till I cramped up. Its a great course though. I am not in best condition to go for a BQ at any rate this year. So not sure what I will be shooting for either.

Paul,

Hope your trashed legs feel a little less trashy tomorrow. (Perhaps substitute some tootsie pops for some of those lunges next time ... you seem quite fond of them.)

Just curious, why do you opt to do your long runs on Wednesday anyway?

I don't think anyone else can work the TM the way you do. You should write a book on TM running. Great run and nice listening to the body. You don't want to end up a gimp like me.

Nice.. Animal was favorite muppet as a kid. Hal Higdon once said to be a good runner we must learn to be a good animal I believe.

Darkhorse - that probably was referring to all the back to nature breaks that come with running :-)

You are always an animal Paul!

Paul...I'm going to take a break from running and the blog for a while to get my family in order.

Just as long as you aren't a turkey.

Paul, thanks for keeping up with my marathon and the well wishes. I felt pretty good about it. I was disappointed not to break 3 hours though. I am hoping we can run together sometime. It looks like your training well when is your next Marathon?

Dale,

I wish you well and the best for you and your family. You can always private message if you feel a need to have a someone lend a listening ear.

Thanks Paul, I really appreciate that.

I just have to ask -- when you state a negative decline, is that the same an incline? :)

Mark,

I know, when I first blogged it I decided it was technically incorrect, but wanted to emphasize the decline and figured that without the negative sign, people might just glance and think I was running at an incline. I now just do it to be consistent.

Ah...so you actually have access to a treadmill that lets you run downhill? Cool.

Love the chariot!

That's a funny picture....Where do you find them?

I'm back on the blog. I just couldn't stay away. Things are looking up and I'm feeling good about life again.

Take it from me, Paul. It's not worth it. In fact, it got so annoying that I quit carrying small bills altogether and I just tell folks to keep the change.

DANG!! I think I've only seen that many 100's when I worked at the bank.

Talk to Andy ... maybe you could take a night shift every now and then! :)

Paul, thanks for the comment! It's good to be back at it. So, is this your year for that sub 3?

I'm serious Paul about the whole TM book idea. Call it "Sub 3 with only a TM" or something. I'm thinking about doing more TM work this summer so I can push harder. It is just too blasted hot here to run fast for very long outside. I'm going to have to use some of your workouts. Too bad the TMs at my gym don't do the negative incline thing.

How can you say that you have not pushed much? Your weekly mileage is insane!!

Now tell me this doesn't look fun?

http://lichtinsdunkel.orf.at/dateien/2717_Fitathlon-Aquajogger.jpg

Are you serious????

That is a HUGE improvement!!!

You must have been wearing your Superman Cape!

SO NICE!!!

... and so stinkin' FAST!!!

You are one speedy dude!!!

So do the people in the gym stare at you at those speeds? I know I would.

I get there early, and today ran off to the side to avoid distraction. Strike class starts at 5:30 so I had to be done with the time trial by then.

Great job Paul. It's good to see that you can still run a fast 5k without speed work.

Nice Paul. You rocked that 5K. Looks like you are ready to give it a good go for the sub 3 at Ogden.

I'm in awe... no speedwork? I need some of whatever you're taking.

Must be all those random inclines that you do. Great job on a PR in the gym. What is the goal at Ogden??

Wow!!

you da man!

RivertonSpeedyPaul, nice job! I look forward to seeing/running with you at Ogden.

I ditto what RAD said! and 18.46 WOW's to you!!!!

I love the new GIF..it's hilarious!!! Where do you get this stuff!

Great speed workout. When are you going to run outside..on the road or a trail?

Did you do your long run today?

(what's the interpretation of your GIF? Dissociative Identity Disorder?)

Marc,

Ogden marathon is coming up, so I will run outside then.

Teena,

No long run today. Fancy way of calling me mentally ill.

thats a fast 5K. good job!

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I like the animation!

Stink! If I would have known you were going to be up all night I would have tried to talk you into helping me with my homework!! :)

Are you serious??? 5:15 is sleeping in???

Nice pic!

Man, you've been piling on the miles, over 800 for the year. Nice going.

So is that a new type of power bar you are about to eat? Looks tasty!

I hope you get better sleep tonight.

Paul, are you taking a rest day? This close to Ogden, it'd probably do you some good.

Rhett,

Today is my wife's birthday, so I don't know if I'll get a workout in or not.

Well Happy Birthday to the Mrs. then. Spoil her rotten for the day.

Are we voting on the jammies or the complete package?

Everyone can vote however they choose and can set forth whatever basis they like. I'm going for the kung-fu teeth look in K.

My vote is for K. He botched it though with those dorky black slippers. Should have gone bare feet...and bare chested!

I'm going to have to go with J. I like his "inner-thought" look. Plus, you can't go wrong with neutral colors.

So Smoothie,

Why don't you elaborate on what you mean when you say "bare chested." Are you referring to a smooth chest, or merely showing off a bit?

I thought maybe it was the bling ring on J you'd like. Of course, I do wonder what the clock is doing on the floor.

A manly chest needs showing off, no waxing needed. ;)

Smooth, but the black slippers give K the Bruce Lee edge.

Bruce Lee is so 60's! He needs to update to the Jet Li look.

The ring is cool, but the "inner thought" reminds us that he is a man of great wisdom. The clock, of course, is emblematic that his time is now!! This is his day!! This is his moment!! F, G, and K, are respectable, but this is all about J.

So Smooth, what defines a manly chest?? Is it more physique or presentation? And I absolutely agree ... a manly chest does need showing off.

Smooth, vintage is in. :)

Teena, if you spew stuff like that on your essay exams, you'll do fine. :)

Maybe you two can convince Andy to show his manly chest along with his guns. :)

Paul, too bad you are not my professor!!! :)

Andy does need that convincing!! Come on Andy ... take one for the team!!!

Vintage is in??!!! Then "I" am it! I'm as "vintage" as dirt or dinosaurs.

Manly chest is all about physique tastefully presented.

We can entice Andy to go to the beach...is there a beach in South Jordan?

One doesn't seem to come to mind. Hmmm ... there's Raging Waters (is that place still around)? But Andy is a Bountiful Boy ... perhaps he prefers Lagoona Beach!! HA!! A Beach!!!

Hmmm, this is a hard choice. I am going to have to go with "k." Bare a little chest and you win everyone over right? That yellow sure looks good on him. This is a great pic, where in the world did it come from?

I thought I read Beautiful Boy!

May be Kathie can convince him to go to Lagoona Beach after their SDRR run!

C'mon, Kathie! It might take 3 beautiful girls to convince him!

What's up with everyone going with K??? You all are missing the mark!!! :)

And yes, Andy is a "Beautiful Bountiful Boy." SWEET!!!! We just came up with a cool acronym for Andy ... BBB/Triple B ... that'll find his mojo for sure!!! :)

Okay ... I should be studying right now ... but man this is fun!!! :) (I think laughter and friends are pretty much cure-alls.)

Oh man, so many ways that I could respond to this.

Bring it Andy!!! :)

Ooops ...

What I meant is: "Bring it BBB!!!"

I would but that would only pull you away from your studying and I do not want to be responsible for that.

I will gladly accept full responsibility for any slacking on part. I will hold you completely unliable for any attractive nuisiance you make cause!! (Hey Paul, how was that for legal lingo?)

So bring it Triple B!!!

:D!!! Teena, you're cured! :D

How about it BBB? Beach-going Bare-chested Beautiful Bountiful Boy!

Andy (BBB), its seems the best way for me to get lots of comments is to simply mention you.

I wish that I could live up to the reputation. Unfortunately, me without a shirt on usually sends women running and screaming.

Oh Smooth!!!

That is AWESOME!!!!

5 Bs!! What do you call that? Pent something????

No way B5!!!

Too bad we couldn't get a Fastrunningblog Calendar going!!

What months do you and Paul want???

(This is so much fun!!!)

Bec, you asked where the pic came from, it is a picture from my dorm days at BYU -- Ha.

Paul - If only I were this popular in the real world.

Teena - If there is going to be a "Men of FRB" calendar then there needs to be one of the women too.

So Paul, which one are you???

Andy ... a "Men of FRB" would raise much more money for whatever charity you choose!! :)

May is the 5th month...perfect for B5. In fact, we need B5's Bulging Biceps for a Calendar. RivertonPaul needs an updated picture for his "dorm" now!

How about it?

I second the motion.

Teena,

Can't you tell, I took the picture.

Yeah, I'm sure you did!

So what month are you volunteering for?

The statue of limitation applies to the aforementioned picture.

We need new disclosure.

I plead "no contest" on the "FRB Women" calendar!

How's that for my non-legal-jargon??!!

Alright, with the new addition, of course I'm changing my vote to E.

Who/where is E?

We still need a month for your center-fold on the FRB calendar!

Oh I see the new addition now! BBBBB looks like Kramer pointing to a cab-driver!

Where's the Bulging Bicep Bare-chested Beach-going Beautifulness?

Good Job on the new addition!

I still stick with K for the color...black and white is so black and white.

You gotta give me a minute to stop laughing so I can appropriately address the addition!!!!

Oh my!!!!

I like G. But what is he holding?

Smooth - I look like Kramer? That hurts.

Sorry Andy, I thought I was giving you the cool pose.

OK I got to vote for F. The local boy and all. Still Laughing so hard!!!!!

Paul,

Now you have two Fs!! B5 needs to be D!! C'mon, stay on top of this!!!

Andy is the mathematical expert, he can explain how two F options improve his odds of getting votes. :0

Burt, G is holding whatever grown men at slumber parties hold, I suppose.

Something about that sentence is inherently wrong.

Saturdays are hard days to get it all in sometimes! Good job getting out and gettin 'er done :)

wow, I can't believe 14 on the treadmill...not even Harry could make me do that :)

Is there such a thing as 14 easy on the tread? Great job! You running Ogden? Whats the plan for you this year?

I'd have to watch Harry Potter a couple of times to get through 14 miles.

Mike,

I'm running Ogden as part of the Grand Slam. I'll likely also do Des News, mostly because I would hate for the tradition of that marathon to end. Who knows, if participation in Des News keeps declining eventually I'll be on of the few left running it.

WOW, 14 on the TM!!! Doing the Slam will be so fun and outdoorsy...I think!

Hey!! You are running some SUPER FAST miles. Please be careful!!!

(So stinkin' fast!!!)

You got your $$$ worth out of that TM. Too bad it isn't like a slot machine or something like...the faster you run the more dollar coins the TM will spew out. Bet you feel like a million bucks though running those 5ish splits. GOOD JOB!

Bigfoot has too much drag with his fur coat not to mention the size of his sneakers.

SWEET workout man. That is some very fast miles. You are in great shape right now. And all the inclines I see are really helping you alot. Great tactics and training there Paul. I see that sub 3 coming up soon.

Good miles on the week so far. Smooth is right about the treadmill. I guess seeing you out on the road would be as rare as...I don't know...a sasquatch sighting?

Hey TM King, did you stop at 2.5 cause you were dying or just cause you were done? Great run!

Rhett,

I stopped because, although I was not yet quite dying (although I think this was nearer true 5k pr pace than last week), I wasn't focused enough to simply keep going for the pr. I was too busy listening to the internal "don't risk injury, you're coming off a big day, why push it this close to Ogden, and other excuses etc." As soon as I stepped off, I realized what I had done and was mad at myself.

I hate that nasty inner voice that tells me those kind of things!! I try to supress it, but for some reason it get really loud when I'm tired :)

Nice job on the TM - I've decided I like running downhill (decline) at a fast tempo on the TM, so thanks for the suggestion!! Makes me look and feel fast :)

It was probably smart to listen to that inner voice so close to your goal race. I'm telling you, I'll never run hard within 2 weeks of a goal race again. It's disappointing to not get to go 100% on race day after all that preparation.

Maybe that is why I was so lazy yesterday I was just playing it safe!

Great run Paul, You are the true master of the treadmill!

Your graphics kill me. Thanks for a daily laugh.

Your becoming a Tread Junkie! Nice workout!

Great mid-week mileage.

Thanks Andy,

I procrastinate too much, and figured I could sneak in some extra miles.

Where in the world do you get your footage!!??

Nice run Paul!! :)

Ha ha ha! Again, thanks for a daily laugh.

Nice treadmill work. Do you watch TV while you run or listen to music? Oh... I know you surf the web...that is how you get all this great stuff!

Kathie,

At home I typically watch TV or a DVD. At the gym, I watch people or socialize with someone next to me. Today was a gym day.

So did you start your run with the TM mounting as shown above? If not, I am not impressed with your TM effort at all. LOL

Nice job Paul!! I've taken your advice about the downhill running on the TM and I love it!! After a hard class I like to hit the TM for a few fast downhill miles - makes me feel fast :) Nice Ogden re-creation...I'm really worried about flying down the canyon then hitting that hill and dying!! I ought to try a similar train, but there's NO way I'd run that far on a TM...I'd end up like the guy in the video!!

LOL, the pictures and videos you post on your entries crack me up! The treadmills I run on unfortunately do not do negative incline . . .

Sweet workout Paul, and great video!

Awesome run, Paul!!! By the way, thanks for always posting pictures and videos. My kids love watching them over and over again. Great stuff.

Ouch

Paul, I must have watched the video of the guy trying to get on the moving TM 20 times and I laugh every time. That is great. Have anyone of you guys ever tried that method of getting on a TM?

Paul, I am so with Rhett on this one!! I have come to your blog several times to watch the footage! :)

Ry got a good laugh at it as well.

It's going to be hard for you to top this one! :) (but try anyway ... please)

HaHaHaHaHaHa :-D My belly's getting a workout watching that clip!!!

NICE Ogden similator run! You're gonna fly!

What a hottie! Oh ... I meant ... 'old hottie!' :)

That is sweet!!!

Are you using any appendages or just flexing your pecs to propel yourself?

If you are doing the Hasselhoff shouldn't you be eating a burger off the floor?

Aren't you supposed to be tapering crazy man? I love the pic. Wow, you are talented.

Great workout! Looking forward to seeing you at Ogden, good luck up there.

So what is this new method of tapering? Get some rest.

Rhett,

My taper can't be that bad, I got a standing ovation even from Simon.

Great job and congratulations on the standing ovation. Good stuff!!!

Add my standing ovation to your MAD tapering! What a stud muffin! GOOD LUCK at Ogden!

LOL. everyday.

see you saturday!

Oh man ... totally needed that today. How could life not be absolutely fantastic with such an amazingly talented friend??? Standing ovation ... WOW!!! I'm in awe! :)

Nice workout...you're speedy. So what's the goal for Ogden? What's the weather forecast?

Bravo! Bravo!

I am naturally lazy, therfore tapering makes me feel normal. How you feeling for the big weekend?

Mike,

Being the first marathon of the year, I have no real idea how things will go. I feel in better shape than previous years heading into Ogden so I am pleased in that regard, but am wondering whether to push things and risk blowing up or just hold back. Glad you are feeling well again.

I'm glad you have come to your senses and are tapering nicely. What is the plan for Ogden? I don't even know the course. Is it a tipical UT marathon coming out of the mountains then leveling off at the end. If so are you shooting of even splits or what?

Rhett, the course is fairly typical for Utah, about 7 miles slight downhill, then about 7 miles of rolling hills, biggest uphill about mile 15 then slight uphill to 18 when you head down the canyon. Last mile is a bit rolling and though almost level net, is a slight uphill to the finish.

The blog course tool has it as one of the courses http://fastrunningblog.com/course.php , and it reflects how running even splits is not necessarily the best way to run based on the changing elevations. I'm going to shoot for splits along the lines of the course tool if I can hold them.

You are anything but lazy!!!

Can't wait to hear how you do on Saturday. :)

FYI,

I updated today's entry to include the Ogden Marathon splits for a 3:00:00 marathon based on the blog's course tool.

Good luck this weekend. It looks like you have a good plan. So are you going to create a wrist band with the splits?

Wow, talk about a trip down memory lane. I'm 14 again with a crush on all the Osmonds, especially you know who.

Nice pace plan! Can't wait to see how you race your plan on Sat. GOOD LUCK on your first mary of the season! Sub-3 here you come!!!

Paul...You often spoke of running on a decline on the treadmill. I'd like to try that in the near future, but my treadmill doesn't decline. I read in RunnersWorld someone put something under the back of the treadmill to raise it up. Have you ever done that? I wonder if it would mess up my treadmill....Hmmmm

Dale,

I've not done it on my home treadmill. I suppose it depends on the quality of the treadmill.

Good luck on your race! Patience is the KEY to going sub-3;)

Good Luck breaking that 3 hour barrier I know you can do it. I think Bill Campbell (wildbull) might be shooting for the same time.

Good luck! Go out easy, and kill it at mile 18!

Thanks all.

Jon, do you agree with Sasha's pace calculator? I suppose you don't because it would have me going through the half in 1:30. I've reread your race account from last year and saw you pulled off a good negative split. What's realistic for around 3:00?

Good luck at Ogden my friend. That looks like a speedy plan to follow. I don't know if I could be able to keep up! Stay close to 7 mm.

So Paul,

How are you feeling?? Can't wait for you to smoke the course!! Hope you do your race report on Saturday so I don't have to wait until Monday to hear all about it!!!

Kill it!!! :)

Just be sure it's not murder!

Can't wait to hear how it goes. In 48 hours you'd be basking in victory's glow & glory! :)

Good luck tomorrow! I'm excited to see how you do!

Good luck at Ogden tomorrow.

Go get it Paul!!! It's yours!!!

Best of luck. :)

Good luck tomorrow. You'll do great.

Good luck Paul. Both times that I have run Ogden, I started out too fast and was in survival mode by the time I hit the canyon and was unable to take advantage of the real downhill. The pacing chart is alright but I'm not sure that miles 22 and 23 are realistic.

Nice job, Paul. Looks very similar to the way I ran it last year - go out hard and hold on for dear life. I think that you have set yourself up for a good year.

great job paul, wish i had been there to run with you. you bested my tou time by two minutes. if i could have run, my little finger would still be in one piece, a little father son campout accident last night. but hey thats another story and explains the lack of capitalization here. nice job anyway!! scott

LOL. i also commented on karma today. hmmm. great running with you. glad that neither of us are chatters, cause we could have talked quite a bit. thanks for pushing me while i lasted. you ran a great race today! congrats.

Nice run! pr for this course?

Great job! Giving a sub-3 a try and still hanging in for a 3:05 when not 100% is great.

Great job on the marathon. It was sure nice weather compared to some of the warmup races.

Good job. I was in line for the port-a-potty watching the lady try to tape the VIP sign. We had a good laugh for what seemed like ten minutes.

Paul --

Sweet race ... awesome effort ... you are wicked fast!!! Glad you found the VIP treatment (you deserve it). Also, had no idea that you are second cousins to John Vuyk!! John and I are great friends and run together often when I'm not injured (so basically, we hardly run together at all :)).

Seriously ... incredible race!! :) :) :)

NICE JOB Paul!!! I wish I could've met you this morning. I"m so impressed with your time, I felt happy just to see the front of the crowd for the first 1/2 mile as we were going downhill :)

Nice job today and nice to finally meet you. Your sub-3 will come!!!

I agree, I would rather try than not at all. You are almost there, and you will get it very soon.

Good job!

So close....ahhh whatever, close enough right? Good race and you WILL have a good year of racing ahead. See you at TOU for another go at it?

Awesome effot, Paul. Sub 3:00 is going to happen for you this year! Great report!

I am so glad you tried:) I think it is so much better to try and fail than not try at all. Great job.

Serendipidously? I've never seen anyone use that in a sentence. That's more impressive to me than your blazing marathon time.

Great race Paul. I am with the rest of the crowd you should be proud of your effort. You will get that sub three soon.

Paul, very nice race. I think this effort would of gotten you the sub 3 at STG. Keep working hard your right there.

Congratulations, what a great race! Sorry you didn't get your sub-3, but you'll get there very soon, no doubt about it!

Hey, nice job, Paul. I remember meeting you before Ogden last year. You beat that time by almost 50 minutes! You'll get your sub-3 sometime!

Great job! So close! I can't believe three buses got lost up there. Good job kicking it at the end.

GREAT race and superb effort. CONGRATS! Keep up the good work. Here's to sub-3 at SGM!!!

Nice run, Paul! You have great things ahead of you this year.

Nice job with the race, always good to meet other bloggers.

Great job Paul! If you are running this strong this early, you will kick booty in SG! Way to go. Did you hear me yelling for you at the finish line:)?

Nice race Paul, well done, great time, you should melt that time away in SG! keep up the good work. :)

Nice race Paul, sub-3 is right around the corner!

Paul,

Sorry I've taken a while to comment.

Thanks for riding/running with me. It was great to get to know you better. Nice job in the race. I didn't think I was going to feel as good as I did, and apologize if I pushed it a little too hard on some of the earlier miles. Solid time for a early season run! You'll blow your PR away come Oct. (you'll probably do it next month!). Keep jammin' on those 'decline miles' to prep for UV.

Paul,

Nice race. Looks like you had the same job at Ogden that I had in Boston, holding MattK back for the first half. What would he do without us? LOL

Great race. I think this bodes well for a sub 3 race later in the year for you. You are so close.