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jeremyhowlett · 8 years ago

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As I take a look back over the course of 2016 there is much to be thankful for. It has been a year full of blessings and adventure. We have been blessed in so many ways. I’ve been able to explore more of the world that God has created for us. And often, I’ve been able to bring my family along with me on these adventures. The outdoors is where I feel most comfortable. I enjoy exploring and playing outside. A lifestyle that allows me to do that is vital to my overall balance, happiness, and mindfulness. Being able to do this with my family is necessary.

Here is a look at what 2016 brought to me and my family.

A Ski Family

The year started off where it was going to end, skiing. We rung in the New Year of 2016 with some fun family ski time. Through utilizing the Alta Copper Pass and hand me down skis we were able to get our children into skiing last winter. The oldest was into it at first but after a scary incident at Sundance she decided that skiing was no longer for her. The boy and the next youngest are passionately in love with it though. That excitement has carried over to this next season as well. It was a fun start to getting them out in the snow.

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I was able to get out on some great ski adventures to start 2016. I was able to summit a few 10,000+ foot peaks on skis as well as go out on a yurt trip in the Uintahs.

The view back to Wolverine Cirque and the Alpine Ridgeline from the summit of Honeycomb South Peak

It is hard to beat a winter destination that is not in a yurt! Especially one obtained by your own power.

Racing On A Whim

In February we took the family and headed down for the weekend in Paige, AZ. I decided to jump into the Antelope Canyon 50. From little running and some ski touring I was planning to get through the first 33 miles of the race. I would have signed up for the 55k but then I would not have had the opportunity to run through Antelope Canyon. It was worth it to get in the canyon. I see why so many people travel from all over to visit this place! It was fantastic!

The slot canyons of the desert are amazing. Well worth heading down to do the Antelope Canyon 50!

Ready to enter the canyon and run on through.

After the race we took the slight detour over to Zion National Park. Not a lot of time to spend there, but enough to get out and enjoy the surroundings. Also, it was early season so we could drive through the entire canyon. It was pretty cool jumping into a race late and still making my goal. I tend not to race much unless it is for the scenery and this one had excellent scenery!

Cautiously overlooking Horseshoe Bend of the Colorado River in Paige, Arizona after the Antelope Canyon 50.

Any time that you can make a trip over to Zion National Park it is worth the detour. We swung by for a couple of hours.

We enjoyed a great family outing to the open house of the Provo City Center Temple. It is wonderful to take our children to visit these sacred buildings and teach them about the importance of God’s holy temples.

Sometimes you need to head south for a bit to escape the cold. Altra hosted a fun athlete summit in Las Vegas. Leslie and I headed down to join in on the festivities.

The Altra elite athlete team

We are always looking for a fun race and an opportunity to travel and visit someplace new. Leslie and I headed out so that she would be able to race the inaugural Mendocino 50k this spring.

Traveling for races is more than just running! We get to see such beautiful spots!

Spring brought some great new beginnings. I had the privilege to baptize my third child. What a glorious day! These are the great moments as parents.

Excellent family days!

A Registered Nurse!

Years ago, we decided as a couple that Leslie would pursue a degree in nursing. This would give her something to fall back on were we to ever need it. She was placed on the wait list and it seemed as though the day would never arrive that she were to go back to school. Well, that day came a couple of years ago. After hard work, family sacrifices, and what didn’t even really seem like that long, she has done it! Leslie is now an RN! This is probably the biggest event of the year and we are all so proud!

Celebrating with mom on her big day!

This year brought about other changes. This past summer we decided that it was time to move on from Altra. It was a hard decision, but the time seemed right and it is time for new challenges. I am currently helping a couple of startups and doing some consulting in marketing and brand strategy.

As the snow melted and the ski season ended it was time to move onto summer fun. What is more fun to do in the summer than to get out camping? And because camping isn’t enough we needed to make it a family backpacking trip. Our first ever full family backpacking trip happened as we went up above Horsetail Falls up the canyon from Alpine, Utah. It was steep and rugged at parts, but worth the adventure! We did run into a bullhead snake on our way down. That made us all a little more edgy on the descent.

This year Leslie got into Western States through an Altra sponsored position. What a superb venue!

Leslie got out to preview the course at the Western States training weekend over Memorial Day Weekend.

Yosemite National Park

On the way out to Western States we took the southern route through Mammoth, California and into Yosemite National Park. This was my theme park! This was the first time that I had ever been to Yosemite and it lived up to the hype. It was such an excellent place. As we drove into the Valley for the first time it took my breath away. Half Dome stands supreme from the moment that you come around the corner. The granite walls are superb. Yosemite is truly magical!

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While in Yosemite I did an awesome 26+ mile run from Tuolumne Meadows down into the Valley along the John Muir Trail. It was fun speaking with and meeting many thru-hikers headed out to do the entire JMT.

Western States 100

We then left Yosemite and headed to Tahoe. I’ve driven around Lake Tahoe a couple of times in the past but never really spent much time there. It is a place that I need to go back to. Some time I would like to do the Tahoe Rim Trail.

All ready to go at the starting line in Squaw Valley!

Western States was a lot of fun running around to chase Leslie along the course. I can see why this is such a highly touted race. It had the allure, the scenery, the venues, and the people. It was a lot of fun. She didn’t quite get the day she wanted, but she pushed through for a solid race nonetheless. Read her report here.

The team helping to crew mommy around the course at Western States.

One strong woman! I love being married to this amazing gal!

Rolling into a good finish around the track!

More Summer Fun

After Western States we continued to have a fun summer.

First ever young women’s girls camp!

Second family backpacking trip. This time up in the Uintah Mountains.

SGB 40 Under 40 Honoree

Early on in the summer I was honored with Golden and Brian as a SGB 40 Under 40 Award winner. This award goes to 40 individuals each year in the outdoor and sporting good industry that has done outstanding work. With our ability to create and grow Altra we were recognized and honored with this award during the summer up at Deer Valley Resort. It was a fun get away with my wife and a great honor. We worked hard to achieve this and it feels great to be so well recognized.

Sporting the hardware in one hand and the most beautiful woman in the other!

Northwest Road Trip

We ended the summer with a bang as we headed up to the Northwest to visit Seattle and Portland and surrounding areas.

All loaded up and ready to head out for two weeks on the road!

Mt Rainier was socked in clouds the entire time that we were there, but worth the visit. We will need to be back fore sure! Rainier is so much more than just the mountain. The surroundings are astonishing. Waterfalls, rushing rivers, lakes, lush greenery, and so many trails to explore. This place is a true playground!

After Rainier we spent a day in Seattle. We took the kids up in the space needle and enjoyed a meal overlooking the city in the rotating restaurant.

How yummy is a wall full of gum?

The views were amazing! Within an hour we got to see the entire city from up here as we rotated around.

We then proceeded up to the San Juan Islands. Leslie’s family has some property on the shores of Lopez Island. This was a spectacular place to spend a couple of days! We kayaked, biked around the island, paddle boarded, and ate fresh caught crab on the beach! Superb!

Down from the San Juans we headed to Olympic National Park. On the onset this is not one of the epic parks, but dive into the middle and you know why this place is preserved. Mt. Olympus is an amazing peak! I need to go back to summit it. I ran from the north to the southwest of this park and it was amazing. Loved the interior of this park!

From Olympic National Park we headed down along the coast to Portland, Oregon. Any coastal drive is a plethora of adventure and great sea towns. We got to eat fresh oysters, drive through logging areas, see the routes of Lewis and Clark, and drive across the Columbia River on a bridge that was over 2 miles long from Washington to Oregon.

We took a slight detour to visit Canon Beach

Portland is a great town! There is so much to do and see. This visit was not short of activities. Wish we had more time to slow down and do more (or at least to eat more local ice cream).

On from Portland we visited the Columbia Gorge and visited several waterfalls including the large Multnomah Falls.

The trek up to Oneonta Falls through the gorge was a fun one. It was about a mile each way, but we had to walk through chest deep water to get there. This is worth the trip to the Gorge.

As we have the privilege to explore this great country with our children we are blessed to show them so much. We have the opportunity to spend time with them and grow closer as a family. We are also honored with an increased cultural exposure that broadens and enlightens our view of humanity and the world that we live in. We have been blessed with both the passion and ability to travel and explore great places. Its not always perfect, but the memories that we gain from these trips are priceless.

Back to Everyday Life

Not that everyday life is too different from the adventures that we go on, but we do have other responsibilities that we need to attend to. One of those being getting the little ones ready for a new year of school. We sent off our first middle schooler this year. Wow! That makes me feel a bit older.

Their personalities truly come out in this photo! Off to school!

As we approach late summer and early fall it is time for peak bagging season in the Wasatch Range. This year was not a huge year with getting to the tops of too many mountains but here are a few that I did get on top of this year.

Both Honeycomb Peaks

Sugarloaf Peak

Mt. Baldy

Lone Peak

Devil’s Castle

Mt. Olympus (in Utah)

Clayton Peak

After several attempts I finally made it to the top of Sugarloaf this year!

Other activities that we engaged in as a family this year were Jr. Jazz Basketball, Youth Baseball, Mountain Biking, Gymnastics, Rock Climbing, Scouting, School Play, Orchestra, Dance, and so much more. We are always staying busy with something.

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The year ended much like it began, on the mountains in the snow. As a family we got out a few more times to close the year. Also, I had the opportunity to go and explore some great backcountry terrain in the Uintahs with some buddies. Its been a great ski season so far looking into 2017.

As we leave 2016 behind and look back on the many adventures we get excited for what 2017 has in store for us. We are looking forward to more fun, more places to explore, and a lot more time as a family as we grow closer to each other and to God. We are truly blessed and hope to always be grateful for what we have. We hope that you enjoy your 2017 as much as we will enjoy ours!

My 2016 Year In Review with family, adventures, travels, and more! As I take a look back over the course of 2016 there is much to be thankful for.

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phatjosh180 · 7 years ago

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Is this really my 2018 race schedule?

As I have been planning my 2018 race schedule I realized quite early that this year will be the confluence of a number of met goals. The biggest — in my book at least — is the reaching my 180th race, which will happen in July.

And, then there’s that 100 miler.

During the past several weeks I have been working not just on my ankle rehab, but my dreaming and scheming as well. As difficult as it was to DNS at Jackpot last month, I really had no other choice. But, I didn’t want to give up the goal to run a 100 miles this year.

So I’m not.

My goal is to still doctor the ankle from now until July. I have nine races left toward my 180 goal without too many back-to-back race weekends leading up to July. I really want to give my ankle ample time to heal after races. Plus, I want to strengthen my foundation with speed training, tempo runs, etc. that I couldn’t do effectively with a half marathon every weekend.

Then in July once I hit Race #180 … it’s on like Donkey Kong as I work toward my 100 miler at the end of December. To kick off the madness I am going to run the DesNews Half, Utah Midnight Run Half and Timp Half all within a week of me finishing my 180th race. It will suck, but that’s the kind of training I love and need for my 100 mile race.

But, I am then planning on a number of a 50 miler marathons, a couple of 50Ks and at least one double half marathon race day in October. I’ll also be running a marathon on four consecutive weekends — which I’ve never done. So I have a large task in front of me.

I am finalizing the rest of my training plan from July to December, which will include weekday runs and workouts. I am taking some speed work and strength training classes during my lunch hour at work — which will help BIG time. But, I’ll need to get some nice midweek looooong runs in as well.

I am looking forward to it all.

I really want to reach this goal this year for many reasons. One, I want to check it off my bucket list. Two, I want to honor my friend Robert Merriman — who truly inspired me to dream and work toward this goal. And, three, I’d love for it to fall in the same year as my 180th race — that seems fitting.

A few of these races MIGHT change (as they always do), but this is pretty much my year of race schedule in 2018 …

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phatjosh180 · 5 years ago

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Running 2020 Goals & Outlook

We have two months left of 2019 — but, I am already looking at, planning and anticipating the new year. I’ve done this in the past, but this year it’s because — well — I gave up on making much of the rest of this year. I stopped tracking my weekly and monthly mileage and I am just focusing on rehabbing my ankle, refocusing my fitness and recentering myself until the turn of the calendar. My body needs it.

I am tempering my excitement and goals for 2020, because I overdid it in 2019. I had many grandiose goals and plans. And, well, that all fell flat. I can’t even begin to tell you how many DNS’ I collected. A lot. Too many. I spent too much money on nothing.

I think part of that was fueled by this anxious need to be somewhere with my fitness and running that just wasn’t realistic. Anxiety that’s been somewhat fueled by my desire to crank out that elusive 100 miler — something I really would like to get done by 2021 when I turn 40. That’s about 20-ish months away — which I think is doable, but I’m not sure if it is realistically smart to put that deadline on me?

But, that’s a post for another day.

As I look forward to the new year, I am optimistic of what I have in front of me. I am keeping my goals simple and really seeking out — fun. If there has been something missing the past couple of years from my running it’s been the focus on fun. Mainly, because I’ve been too focused on reaching goals that were getting harder and harder to reach. I really just need to inject more fun into my running.

How am I going to have more fun in 2020? Well, for one — I am keeping my goals simple, focusing on one goal race (a marathon) and finding a cross-training exercise or hobby each month to learn and tackle (ie — cycling, hiking, swimming, dancing, martial arts, etc.). Just something different and fun!

But, the goal for all of my goals is to make sure they support each other — and that I end 2020 much more happier, fulfilled and grateful than the past couple of years. Not, that they have completely sucked — they’ve just sucked fitness and running wise. And, I’m just tried of dealing with many of the same issues year in, year out.

So here is a look of my 2020 goals and schedule. Of course the schedule could change — and probably will — but, the focus is to at least do the Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon in September 2020. I’m toeing that start line and crossing the finish line!

I told you these goals were simple. But, I like that. I need that. Especially, right now. The number one goal is to run a marathon — it’ll have been four years since my last marathon once I do the Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon next year. That’s too long. I crave the long distance.

I injected a little fun in my goal mileage — yes — it’s in reference to 7 Eleven. That’s an average of 59.25 miles a month, which will be a good challenge. But, since I am marathon training beginning in May — I’ll get a bulk of those miles between May and September. That leaves me some more recovery months in the winter months. It’s a good goal

And, then the cross-training goal I mentioned above. I’m just going to find fitness things to train for, do, tackle, whatever — that sound fun to me. I have a few ideas on what I’d like to do, but I’m not going to plan that all out right now. I’ll give myself a leeway of at least a couple of months.

But, what do you think of my 2020 goals?

Run a marathon.

Run 711 miles.

Cross-train a new hobby/sport/interest each month.

I feel like these are good goals for me. They’re simple, they’re methodical and goals that will — or should — lead me to bigger goals for 2021. Which will hopefully lead me toward my 100 mile goal.

And, quite honestly, depending on how I feel with my marathon training, I’d really like to possibly tackle the St. George Marathon and Antelope Island 50K again — favorite races of mine. But, I really don’t want to get too ahead of myself.

Registered Races

Races I am registered and planning to do.

New Year’s Revolution Run; January 1, 2020

March Madness 10K; March 7, 2020

Canyonlands Half Marathon; March 14, 2020

Salt Lake City Half Marathon; April 18, 2020

Provo City 5K; May 2, 2020

Vigor Big Cottonwood Half Marathon; May 9, 2020

Utah Valley Half Marathon; June 6, 2020

Heber Half Run for Autism; June 27, 2020

Mt. Nebo Half Marathon; August 29, 2020

Pocatello Half Marathon; September 5, 2020

Planned Races

Races I am planning on doing, but not registered for yet.

Sweethearts 5K; February 8, 2020

Race for Grief 10K; May 25, 2020

Drop13 Big Cottonwood Half Marathon; June 13, 2020

Deseret News Half Marathon; July 24, 2020

Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon; September 12, 2020

The Haunted Half: Salt Lake City; October 24, 2020

The Haunted 5K: Provo; October 31, 2020

South Davis Turkey 10K; November 26, 2020

I am feeling good about my goals. I am feeling good about my race schedule. I have a marathon training plan as well — that I’ll share later. But, I feel that I am getting ahold of my health and fitness and really I feel like I am starting all over again with running — which has been more of a liberating feeling than anything.

So, yeah, that makes for a fun, challenging and hopefully — rewarding — 2020.

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ultrarunnersean · 8 years ago

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Had lofty goals going into the antelope island 100 that needed a perfect day. Today was anything but perfect, I was able to stay in the top 3 for the first 20 miles, top 5 for the first 50k and top 10 for the first 50 miles. Unfortunately the wheels fell off due to the heat and today wasn't the day. I ran till my legs couldn't anymore and gave it everything I had. Ended with a 50 mile and 100k PR ultimately dropping at mile 70. Time to rest and relax and get ready for the next adventure. #itsallgoodmentaltraining #buffalorun100

#itsallgoodmentaltraining #buffalorun100

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phatjosh180 · 6 years ago

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Running 2019: July to December

As you may of remembered I pretty much finalized my first half schedule for 2019. It was pretty easy to do, because I’m going after a few goals — including location races and time goals. But, as it comes to looking ahead to the second half of next year, um, I don’t know?

Seriously.

This is the hardest part of my 2019 running year to plan for — because — I am not 100% what I want to accomplish? I mean, I do, but I don’t. My long term number one goal will always be a 100 mile race until I accomplish it. It’s just the when that I need to figure out.

The only thing I know that I got going for me for next year is two things — one, I don’t want to run anything longer than a 10K between November and December, and two, I want to tackle a few faster half marathons.

With that in mind I came up with the following race calendar for 2019. The only non-faster or canyon half marathons are Pocatello and Antelope Island. But, I want to go hard at DesNews, Nebo, Revel BC and The Haunted Half in SLC. That is why I am surrounding them with a few 5Ks and training runs.

Now, this could change depending on when I want to go hard for the marathons and ultras. But, I have goals for the half marathon distance that I want to hit and I know that my body can’t focus on both. My fastest half marathons came in 2013 when I was only focusing on and running half marathons.

I feel like if I continue to grow on this base, get faster, get proper training and just work hard that this will build me up for a year of marathons and ultras in 2020. Specifically an attempt to tackle my elusive 100 mile race. That feels like a solid plan and goal.

I am noticing a pattern in my running where I am good with ultras for a couple years before going back down to half marathons and shorter distances. I feel like this is a good pattern to follow, especially as I age and face my 40s within the next few years. I really want to hit many of my ultra goals before I hit 40 — so 2020 and half of 2021 will give me a good run in that cycle.

Anyways, that’s a looooong post for another day.

But, let’s get to my proposed race schedule for the last half of 2019. Like I’ve mentioned numerous times already, this is subject to change. And, I’ll post all of the group runs for the Trails & Pavement group a bit later in the month.

Anywho, here’s the schedule …

July

01 – GROUP RUN 04 – GROUP RUN 06 – Follow the Flag 5K 11 – GROUP RUN 12 – Run It Forward Half & 5K (VOLUNTEER) 13 – CROSS TRAINING 20 – Bountiful Handcart Days 5K 24 – Deseret News Half Marathon 27 – Timp Half (VOLUNTEER)

August

03 – GROUP RUN 10 – Elephant Rock Trail Run 7 Miler 17 – GROUP RUN 24 – Mt. Nebo Half 31 – Pocatello Half Marathon

September

02 – GROUP RUN 07 – Revel Big Cottonwood Half Marathon 14 – Huntsville Marathon (VOLUNTEER) 21 – FitOne Boise Half Marathon 28 – Run The River Half (VOLUNTEER)

October

05 – GROUP RUN 12 – Antelope Island Half Marathon 19 – The Haunted Half: SLC 26 – The Haunted Half: Provo (VOLUNTEER)

November

02 – GROUP RUN 09 – Run It Forward Half & 5K (VOLUNTEER) 16 – Antelope Island Fall Classic 50K (VOLUNTEER) 23 – CROSS TRAINING 28 – South Davis Turkey 10K 30 – GROUP RUN

December

07 – Utah Santa Run 5K 14 – CROSS TRAINING 21 – GROUP RUN 28 – CROSS TRAINING

And, here is a breakdown by race —

Follow the Flag 5K; July 6, 2019

Bountiful Handcart Days 5K; July 20, 2019

Utah Santa Run 5K; December 7, 2019

10K

South Davis Turkey 10K; November 28, 2019

Half Marathon

Deseret News Half Marathon; July 24, 2019

Mt. Nebo Half; August 24, 2019

Pocatello Half Marathon; August 31, 2019

Revel Big Cottonwood Half Marathon; September 7, 2019

FitOne Boise Half Marathon; September 21, 2019

Antelope Island Half Marathon; October 12, 2019

The Haunted Half: SLC; October 19, 2019

Misc. Distance

Elephant Rock Trail Run; August 10, 2019

Trails & Pavement Group Runs

July 1, 2019

July 4, 2019

July 11, 2019

August 3, 2019

August 17, 2019

September 2, 2019

October 5, 2019

November 2, 2019

November 30, 2019

December 21, 2019

I feel like that’s a pretty good schedule, don’t you? That gives me a bit of time to rest in November before going into marathon training for 2020. I am thinking about kicking that off with the Ogden Marathon?

We’ll see, that sounds like a great place to start, but stay tuned. I will probably do a mock draft of my 2020 race schedule in the next few weeks — just to plant the seed of the direction I want to take in the next couple of years.

Anyways, what races are you planning on doing in 2019? Are you registered for any races in 2019 already?

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phatjosh180 · 7 years ago

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RACE #169: Mt. View Trail Half

I had many emotions going into this race — gratitude, excitement, relievement and — yes — even a tinge of disappointment. So, let’s breakdown those emotions …

Gratitude — because Saturday not only marked my 169th race, but the 8th anniversary of the beginning of my journey. The day I decided to make up and LIVE.

Excitement— This was my 169th race, meaning I am just 11 races away from 180 goal…

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phatjosh180 · 8 years ago

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This should be my 2017 race schedule ...

This should be my 2017 race schedule …

Okay, I think I’ve got my complete 2017 race schedule figured out.

I think.

Which is a definite maybe.

But, let me explain it a little bit. I have a race each month except December. I might add a race in December, but I am not planning on it. It’s a good rest month after a long year of running.

My busiest month is June. I have seven races planned for the month. Yes, seven. I have Ragnar during…

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phatjosh180 · 6 years ago

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Marathon Journal: Week 1/18

If you read my last entry, you’ll know that my sole focus RIGHT NOW is simply training for the Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon on September 14th. The race was initially meant to be a stepping stone toward the Pony Express 50 and/or Antelope Island 50K — which still may happen, but with the amount of injuries and health issues I’ve had as of late I’m focusing on just this marathon. Because I need a…

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phatjosh180 · 6 years ago

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So, um, now what?

Last week I shared the news about my back diagnosis — and quite frankly — I’ve been extremely grateful and touched by all those who left me messages of encouragement. It sucks. There’s no doubt about that. But, being a part of such an amazing running community — who CARE about each other — eases a lot of that suckiness. So, thank you for all the messages and recommendations for physical therapists, remedies and chiropractors — I really have appreciated them all.

I wrote that post on the day that I got my diagnosis and sat on it for a week. I needed it to set in and process before I made it public, because I had to come terms with what my reality was going to be moving forward. Going down to Southern California for the weekend was perfect timing and really allowed me time to forget about the back — when I wasn’t running (HA!) — and spend time with family and friends.

I didn’t want to rush into making sweeping changes to my 2019 race schedule right away, because I know there are some things I can do and some things I probably shouldn’t do as I have done in the past. I want to be VERY deliberate with changing my schedule, because the goal is to not just run — it’s to work toward running a 100 miler. Everything I do now should support and build up toward that.

So, I’ve gone through my race schedule and applied a lot of Marie Kondo principles towards my races — mainly visualizing how it will get me to my destination and whether or not the race “sparks joy.” Seriously, who knew Marie Kondo would help clean out my race schedule? Now if she’d just clean out my room and race shirt collection — I’d really appreciate her a lot more.

But, I digress.

So the question I’ve been grappling with the past couple of weeks — is what do I drop? What do I add? How and when do I work toward doing my 100 miler? Is that something I do at Across the Years or the Jackpot Running Festival? Is it something I do myself? How do I get there? Especially without causing more damage to my back.

My goal going into this year has been threefold — one, train for the Revel Mt. Charleston Marathon (April 27th), two, the Speedgoat 25K (July 20th) and, three, the Pony Express Trail 50 Miler (October 18th). My plan was to construct my running and racing schedule around those goals. And, that hasn’t changed much.

However I have decided to downgrade my Mt. Charleston Marathon bib to the half marathon — which was realllllllllly hard for me to do. This was a race that I was really looking forward to doing with my friend Jill. I was planning on using the winter to train hard for this race so that I could have a decent time. But, yeah — I never got into a rhythm because of the back.

I feel like I probably COULD eek out a 6:30 marathon, but I just couldn’t do that to myself. I know I would have killed myself in the attempt, so I downgraded myself to the half marathon and plan on working toward performing well at the race. I could have just deferred my entry, but I still want a getaway to Vegas with friends. So I am still Vegas bound at the end of April!

I’ve also been combing my race schedule between now and July 20 — when I do the Speedgoat 25K. I’m keeping my trail races, but changing up my distances on a couple of half marathons — and dropping some entirely. I don’t know how far I take those changes, but my focus right now is really strengthening my core and back muscles and if I stay in half marathon shape with an emphasis on more trail miles — I think that will put me in a good place for my 25K.

As of right now my race schedule looks like this …

Emigration Canyon 10 Miler; April 6 Salt Lake City Half Marathon; April 13 Wasatch Trail Run: Dimple Dell; April 24 Revel Mt. Charleston Marathon; April 27 Wasatch Trail Run: Corner Canyon; May 1 Provo City Half Marathon; May 4 Vigor Big Cottonwood 10K; May 11 Ogden Half Marathon; May 18 Wasatch Trail Run: Utah Olympic Park; May 22 Race for Grief 10K; May 27 Utah Valley Half Marathon; June 1 Drop13 Big Cottonwood 5K; June 8 Wasatch Trail Run: Solitude; June 12 Utah Summer Games 10K; June 14 Wasatch Trail Run: Snowbird; June 19 AF Canyon Run Against Cancer 10K; June 22 Heber Half Run for Autism; June 29 Follow the Flag 5K; July 6 Wasatch Trail Run: Alta; July 10 Wasatch Trail Run: Brighton; July 17 Speedgoat 25K; July 20

And, these are the changes that I am making to it …

Emigration Canyon 10 Miler; April 6 Salt Lake City Half Marathon; April 13 Wasatch Trail Run: Dimple Dell; April 24 (Picked a different date) Revel Mt. Charleston Half Marathon; April 27 (switched to the 13.1) Wasatch Trail Run: Corner Canyon; May 1 Provo City Half Marathon; May 4 (Dropped) Vigor Big Cottonwood 10K; May 11 Ogden Half Marathon; May 18 (Dropped) Wasatch Trail Run: Utah Olympic Park; May 22 Race for Grief 10K; May 27 Utah Valley Half Marathon; June 1 Drop13 Big Cottonwood 5K; June 8 Wasatch Trail Run: Solitude; June 12 Utah Summer Games 10K; June 14 Wasatch Trail Run: Snowbird; June 19 AF Canyon Run Against Cancer 10K; June 22 (Dropped) Heber Half Run for Autism; June 29 Follow the Flag 5K; July 6 (debating on dropping) Wasatch Trail Run: Alta; July 10 Wasatch Trail Run: Brighton; July 17 Speedgoat 25K; July 20

I am still going over my races after Speedgoat, but I am not sure what I would like to keep or cut? Part of that reason is because I am planning on still doing the Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon in September to prepare me for the Pony Express 50 Miler and Antelope Island Fall Classic 50K. So I want to see where I am come June or early July before I decide what to drop or add for my August to November race schedule.

As disappointed as I have felt about my diagnosis of DDS — I really am at peace with it. I really just need to be a lot more deliberate in my running, racing and especially training. I’ve added a number of back workouts and exercises to my routine that I hope will help.

And, as much as I wanted to focus on doing well at Mt. Charleston with the marathon — I’m focusing on doing my best at the half marathon and enjoying the time with Jill and my friends. My bigger focus now is the Speedgoat 25K and I know I will be ready for that with the trail races and training runs up Mueller Park I have planned.

Change can suck, but it can also be the start of something better. And, that’s what I’m banking on from here on out.

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Running 2018: From July to December

It’s hard to believe that we are now half way done with 2018. Heck, I’m still writing 2017 on my checks — that’s how fast this year has been going by. But, I love this time of the year. I love summer and especially the downward slope toward November. Autumn running is my favorite kind of running.

Even though my 180th race is coming up in less than a month — I still got a lot to look forward to with my running. Not just in the future, but also throughout the rest of the year.

I’ve mentioned this a couple times on the blog and to friends in person. But, I’m looking forward to not feeling the need to run anything longer than a half marathon. Over the past several years I’d opt for a half marathon over a 5K or 10K because that got me closer to my goal. I don’t have that little voice in the back of my head anymore — and it’s kinda nice.

I haven’t done a 10K in over six years and I’m registered for two during the last half of the year — East Canyon 10K (September 1) and South Davis Turkey 10K (November 22). I really want to get accustomed to the distance again so I can go for a PR next year down Big Cottonwood.

But, I’m also signing up for a few 5Ks, doing some group runs with the Trails & Pavement and volunteering at aid stations (namely Huntsville Marathon, Utah Midnight Run and Antelope Island 50K). I decided to DNS or sell my bibs for Huntsville Marathon, Pony Express Trail 50 Mile Run and MAYBE the Capstone 50K. Long story short — I’m just not feeling it and I want to keep focusing on my fitness and ankle recovery. I want to set myself up for a fast and productive 2019.

Anyways, here’s my official race schedule for the rest of the year — including the 5K I just signed up for in Huntington Beach that I’m doing next week while on vacation!

Here is the schedule …

July

04 – Surf City Run 5K ✔ 11 – The Great Slurpee Run (GROUP RUN) 14 – Run4fun Trail Run ✔ 21 – Handcart Days Half Marathon ✔ 24 – Deseret News Half Marathon ✔ 27 – Utah Midnight Run (VOLUNTEER) 28 – Timp Half (SWEEPING)

August

04 – Big Cottonwood Canyon (GROUP RUN) 11 – Elephant Rock Trail Run ✔ 18 – Run Elevated Half Marathon ✔ 25 – Mt. Nebo Half ✔

September

01 – East Canyon 10K ✔ 08 – Revel Big Cottonwood Half Marathon ✔ 15 – Huntsville Marathon (VOLUNTEER) 21 – Moonlight Half Marathon ✔ 22 – Reese’s Loaned Legs 50K Relay (CHARITY RUN) ✔ 29 – Witch Run 5K

October

06 – Temple to Temple: South Jordan (GROUP RUN) 20 – The Haunted Half: SLC ✔ 27 – The Haunted Half: Provo (SWEEPING)

November

03 – Holiday Heroes 5K ✔ 10 – Sandy City Turkey Trot 5K ✔ 17 – Antelope Island Fall Classic 50K (VOLUNTEER) 22 – South Davis Turkey 10K ✔ 24 – Friendsgiving (GROUP RUN)

December

01 – The Christmas Light Run (GROUP RUN) 08 – The Bakers Dozen Half Marathon 22 – The Run Before Christmas (GROUP RUN)

✔ = Registered

Oh, and, the only unknown variable on races is the Capstone 50K on December 8 in St. George. I might downgrade to the half marathon or do The Bakers Dozen Half Marathon which SHOULD be the same day. Stay tuned for that.

But, I am excited to get running and enjoying the rest of the year!

What are you planning on running during the last half of the year? Any fun races? Are we running any of the same races? Comment below.

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Running 2018: Week 19/52

Weekly Miles

Total Running Miles: 14.35 miles Training Miles: 1.25 miles Race Miles: 13.1 miles Walking Miles: 19.67 miles TOTAL MILES: 34.02 miles

Monthly Miles

January 2018 Total Running Miles: 38.7 miles Training Miles: 20.5 miles Race Miles: 18.2 miles Walking Miles: 82.84 miles TOTAL MILES: 121.54 miles

February 2018 Total Running Miles: 31.85 miles Training Miles: 28.75 miles Race Miles: 3.1 miles Walking Miles: 83.31 miles TOTAL MILES: 115.16 miles

March 2018 Total Running Miles: 63.65 miles Training Miles: 26.85 miles Race Miles: 36.8 miles Walking Miles: 99.5 miles TOTAL MILES: 163.15 miles

April 2018 Total Running Miles: 54.7 miles Training Miles: 28.5 miles Race Miles: 26.2 mile Walking Miles: 83.95 miles TOTAL MILES: 138.65 miles

May 2018 Total Running Miles: 29.95 miles Training Miles: 3.75 miles Race Miles: 26.2 miles Walking Miles: 35.5 miles TOTAL MILES: 65.45 miles

2018 Miles

Total Running Miles: 220.85 miles Training Miles: 110.35 miles Race Miles: 110.5 miles Walking Miles: 385.1 miles TOTAL MILES: 605.95 miles

My estimated race schedule and results from January to the end of July when I run my 180th race. As always, races are subject to change. Races over 13.1 miles are numbered in parenthesis and numbered overall since July 2011.

1 — New Year’s Revolution Run (170); January 1 (15.1 miles, 5 hours) 2 — Frigid 5K; January 27 (0:37:59.5) 3 — South Davis Sweethearts 5K; February 3 (0:35:17.0) 4 — March Madness 5K; March 3 (0:52:02) 5 — Antelope Island Buffalo Run 25K (171); March 10 (5:30:23) 6 — Lucky 5K; March 17 (0:35:37.0) 7 — Riverton Half Marathon (172); March 24 (3:42:52.7) 8 — Eggs Legs Mile Run; March 31 (0:10:30.2) 9 — Run Emigration Canyon Half Marathon (173); April 7 (2:56:43.41) 10 — Salt Lake City Half Marathon (174); April 21 (3:01:08) 11 — Provo City Half Marathon (175); May 5 (3:48:33.8) 12 — Vigor Big Cottonwood Half Marathon (176); May 12 (2:46:03) 13 — Run of Remembrance 10K; May 28 14 — Vigor Solitude Trail Run – 5 Miles; June 2 15 — Drop13 Big Cottonwood 5K; June 9 16 — AF Canyon Run Against Cancer (177); June 23 17 — Heber Half (178); June 30 * 18 — Hobbler Half (179); July 7 19 — Run4fun Trail Run; July 14 20 — Bountiful Handcart Days Half Marathon (180); July 21 21 — Deseret News Half Marathon (181); July 24 22 — Utah Midnight Run (182); July 27 * 23 — Timp Half (183); July 28 * 24 — Elephant Rock Trail Run (184); August 11 25 — Run Elevated Half Marathon (185); August 18 26 — Mt. Nebo Marathon (186); August 25 27 — East Canyon Marathon (187); September 1 * 28 — Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon (188); September 8 29 — Huntsville Marathon (189); September 15 30 — Moonlight Half Marathon (190); September 21 31 — Reese’s Loaned Legs Ultra Relay; September 22 32 — TOSH Jordan River Half Marathon (190); September 29 * 33 — St. George Marathon (191); October 6 * 34 — Pony Express 50 Mile Trail Run (192); October 19 35 — The Haunted Half: Salt Lake City (193); October 20 36 — Howloween Half Marathon (194); October 26 * 37 — The Haunted Half: Provo City (195); October 27 * 38 — Snow Canyon Half Marathon (196); November 3 * 39 — Antelope Island Classic 50K (197); November 17 * 40 — Thankful 13 (198); November 22 * 41 — Capstone 50K (199); December 8 42 — Across the Years 48 Hour Run (200); December 28 *

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