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Location:

Fort Collins,CO,

Member Since:

May 15, 2003

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Unaided PR's:
5K: 14:48 (Track - 2001)
10K: 30:45 (Track - 2001)
10K: 31:32 (Bolder Boulder - 2013)
Half Marathon: 1:06:09 (Duluth - 2013)
Marathon: 2:17:54 (Grandma's) - 2014)
Marathon: 2:19:47 (Indianapolis Monumental - 2013)
Marathon: 2:19:49 (Indianapolis Monumental - 2010)

Aided PR's:
10K: 29:38 (Des News - 2011)
Half Marathon: 1:05:30 (TOU Half - 2011)
Marathon: 2:18:09 (St George - 2007)
Marathon: 2:17:35 (Boston - 2011)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in June of 2008. Started taking Enbrel in March, 2009.

Run as much as I can, and race as well as I can. Make the most of however much time I have left as an able-bodied runner.

Training for the 2018 Colorado Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run until I'm old, and then run some more. Stand tall.

Personal:

1 wife, 2 kids. 1 cat. Work as a GIS Specialist/Map Geek

Endure and persist; this pain will turn to your good. - Ovid

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. - Romans 5:1-5

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Saucony Trail Shoe Lifetime Miles:						247.50
Hoka Clifton Lifetime Miles:						491.50
Saucony Type A6 Lifetime Miles:						186.50
Saucony Zealot Lifetime Miles:						478.75
Saucony Kinvara 6 Lifetime Miles:						433.50
Saucony Kinvara 6-2 Lifetime Miles:						358.75
Brooks Pure Connect Blue Lifetime Miles:						337.25
New Balance Trainers Lifetime Miles:						314.50
New Balance 1400 Racers Lifetime Miles:						65.00
Brook Pureflow Lifetime Miles:						99.50

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
6.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.00

Power Trail, south. 6 miles, no watch. Did some strides in the middle.

Well, that's just about it for the taper. Tomorrow is my travel day, and I plan to take it off, other than some walking or maybe some light jogging to work out the flight. Friday is an easy 3-4 miles, probably on the course. Saturday is the race. I couldn't have asked for better weather this winter to train in. I have been able to wear shorts more often than not. Other than losing a few days to moving and to having a slight headcold, it's been a great December. And I am of the opinion that runners are too anal, and missing a day here or there really makes no difference. ;-) So I'm ready to go.

Brooks Launch (4) Miles: 6.00

Comments

From Superfly on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 15:51:54 from 74.211.21.81

Awesome! Going into the race feeling good is super helpful and helps that positive mojo start to flow.

Good luck man. We'll all be cheering and following ya.

From Jake K on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 16:08:15 from 155.100.226.54

Good luck Paul! We'll be rooting hard for you on Saturday! Run smart, give it everything you've got, and mow people down!

And considering your head start, please don't get caught by any of the women :-)

From allie on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 16:13:22 from 161.38.218.168

i presume you are digging google's homepage today...

best of luck to you on saturday. it's pretty cool you are the one and only runner on the list for utah (even though you aren't here anymore -- colorado has 44!) you have lots of fans cheering for you. have fun.

From Barry on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 16:41:53 from 184.155.125.187

Good Luck, Praying for you...

From Cody on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 17:13:39 from 63.161.193.100

Go get em Paul!

From Holt on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 17:30:52 from 204.113.55.41

Before you get started...

Best of luck and I hope all the stars align in your favor.

You will do excellent!

From SlowJoe on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 17:44:08 from 132.3.53.68

I'm marathoning with the masses on Sunday in Houston, but will be there watching on Saturday. Let me know if you want me to trip/injure some of your competitors as they run by. Anything I can do to help...

From JasonD on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 18:52:35 from 24.1.80.94

Best of luck, Paul. Hoping for the best.

From emruns on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 20:30:40 from 76.27.114.171

Good luck, Paul. Enjoy the amazing experience. The Utah running community is behind you all the way.

From steve ash on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 20:46:23 from 24.10.169.210

Good luck Paul. Hope the best for you, and have a good time:)

From Jon on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 20:58:04 from 98.71.175.203

Good luck, man. By the way, we fully expect mid-course tweets and facebook updates!

From Hamdog Alum on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 00:03:12 from 24.240.65.116

I have no doubt you'll run a smart race and I know you'll give it your all. Your smart racing tactics, experience, and heart will place you well. Prayers are with you!

From Clay on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 00:55:07 from 71.195.211.7

Good luck Paul! My prayers go with you and I hope you kick butt!

From David Nelson on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 12:09:56 from 50.135.121.98

Good luck buddy, looking forward to the story. Have fun.

From TBean on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 16:56:04 from 63.241.173.64

Good luck. We'll be watching.

From CBirt on Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 00:02:23 from 12.25.230.223

Race well, Paul. Hope you have a great run!

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