Tammy and Merri (our Neighbor) have decided that they want to qualify for the 2009 Boston Marathon. The great thing is that with their current times in smaller runs they would both qualify with time to spare… given they can keep up their current pace.

So, I have decided that I would also like to qualify for and run in the Boston Marathon. My problem is that with my current times I would need to improve a lot to make it. The qualifying times for women are significantly longer than the mens. For example, Tammy and Merri would need to finish with a 3:40 or under to qualify. In contrast I would need to finish with a 3:10 marathon or better.

So, I am making a goal right now that I will qualify for the 2010 Boston Marathon. For more information about qualifying you can go to the actual site at http://www.bostonmarathon.org/BostonMarathon/Qualifying.asp

Below is what I would need to be able to run to qualify and my current best times. Looks like I really need to up the intensity!

I Love this video. It makes me teary-eyed every time I see it. If you ever need a hug they are always free from me.

We had a big group run the Spanish Fork Memorial Day 5k. It was a ton of fun. Tammy, my Mom, Merri Hacket, Karen Grant, Brandon Carter and myself all ran the 5k. Broc ran the 1 mile fun run. Everyone did awesome and we cleaned up with medals.

Merri came in first in our group, 4th girl overall and second in her age group with a 20:23
I came in second in our group and 2nd overall in my age group with a 21:55
Tammy came in 3rd in our group, 7th girl overall and 4th in her age group with a 22:25
Brandon Carter came in 4th in our group and second overall in his age group with a 22:35
Karen Grant kicked butt, came in 7th overall in her age group with a 2 something
My mom came in second overall in her age group with a 29:43

The big story is that Broc ran his first mile. He finished in 10:19. He is four years old and ran a 10 minute mile! He is destined for super-stardom!

Mile 1: 6:26 Mile 2: 14:56 (8:30) Mile 3: 21:22 (6:26) Mile 3.1: 21:55 (33 Seconds)

Race Pace Run 3.1 Time:21:55 – Cal: 355 – HR avg: 188 – HR max: 201- Rate: 10 - Pace: 7:04

Had a nice 1/2 mile swim at Golds Gym. Did it in about 14 minutes. After the swim I did a chest and arms workout. Saw an old friend from highschool.

After the workout we had a fun Luau party for Tammy’s birthday with the next door neighbors. We played some really wierd games that Tammy found on the internet and had a ton of fun. My mom watched the kiddos which was really nice.

I will post some pictures later on

Today has been a great day so far and its only 11:30am. Last night I was able to complete 2.5 math lessons. I got a good sleep last night and dreamt about smoking people in a race and woke up not feeling so sick as I have been the last 2 weeks. And best of all today we ran 400s (speed workout) as a running class. Although it was tough I felt great!

Morning training breakdown: Slow warm-up mile at about 8:30 pace. 4 x 400. 1) 1:20 2) 1:22 3) 1:24 4) 1:25. We then did some short stretches and I ran the 800 meters back to the Richards Building in 3 minutes. I felt so good I decided to do 4 more 400s so I busted those out 5) 1:25 6) 1:30 7) 1:35 8. 1:34. I then stretched for about 20 minutes. What a GREAT morning. I wish I felt like this every morning.

Afternoon Workout: I rode the Salem Spring Tri bike course with Brandon Carter (12-13 miles). Did it in about 36-37 minutes. I felt pretty good with the bike performance. I hope to keep the bike portion under 40 minutes for the tri coming up