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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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phatjosh180 · 6 years ago

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Running 2019: Week 20/52

Weekly Miles

Total Running Miles: 12.95 miles Training Miles: 12.95 miles Race Miles: 0.0 miles Walking Miles: 15.95 miles TOTAL MILES: 28.9 miles

January

Total Running Miles: 32.3 miles Training Miles: 23.8 miles Race Miles: 8.5 miles Walking Miles: 77.9 miles TOTAL MILES: 110.8 miles

February

Total Running Miles: 44.25 miles Training Miles: 21.85 miles Race Miles: 22.4 miles Walking Miles: 74.55 miles TOTAL MILES: 118.8 miles

March

Total Running Miles: 43.05 miles Training Miles: 23.75 miles Race Miles: 19.3 miles Walking Miles: 62.0 miles TOTAL MILES: 105.05 miles

April

Total Running Miles: 49.7 miles Training Miles: 13.5 miles Race Miles: 36.2 miles Walking Miles: 76.0 miles TOTAL MILES: 125.7 miles

May

Total Running Miles: 21.15 miles Training Miles: 14.95 miles Race Miles: 6.2 miles Walking Miles: 42.9 miles TOTAL MILES: 64.05 miles

Total Running Miles: 190.45 miles Training Miles: 97.85 miles Race Miles: 92.6 miles Walking Miles: 322.2 miles TOTAL MILES: 512.65 miles

1 — New Year’s Revolution Run; January 1 (8.5 miles/3 hours) ✔ 2 — Sun Half Marathon; February 2 (3:25:42) ✔ 3 — SLTC Winter Series 15K; February 23 (2:27:51.8) ✔ 4 — SoCal Half Marathon; March 2 (4:56:29) ✔ 5 — Lucky13 10K; March 16 (1:22:52) ✔ 6 — Run Emigration 10 Miler; April 6 (2:17:55.28) ✔ 7 — Salt Lake City Half Marathon; April 13 (3:11:26) ✔ 8 — Revel Mt. Charleston Half Marathon; April 27 (3:09:21.8) ✔ 9 — Vigor Big Cottonwood 10K; May 11 (1:14:25) ✔ 10 — Race for Grief 10K; May 27 11 — Drop13 Big Cottonwood 5K; June 8 12 — Utah Summer Games 10K; June 14 13 — Heber Half Run for Autism; June 29 14 — Follow the Flag 5K; July 6 15 — Speedgoat 25K; July 20 16 — Deseret News 10K; July 24 17 — Mt. Nebo Half; August 24 18 — Pocatello Half Marathon; August 31 19 — Addict II Athlete 5K; September 7 20 — Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon; September 14 21 — Huntsville Marathon; September 21 22 — Pony Express Trail 50 Mile Run; October 18 23 — The Haunted Half: Provo; October 26 24 — Antelope Island Fall Classic 50K; November 16 25 — South Davis Turkey 10K; November 28

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phatjosh180 · 6 years ago

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A Marathon Journey

This past year — well, really past two years — have been tough. My rhythm was basically shot April 1, 2017 when I rolled my ankle on a pothole in Emigration Canyon. After dealing with the ankle (well, I still sorta am) for nearly a year and a half, I started having issues with my back — not to mention thyroid issues along the way. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah — it’s all a story I’ve regurgitated plenty of times.

It’s just been a very emotionally taxing past couple of years because the person/runner I want to be doesn’t match up with the reality of my situation. It’s been hard accepting that these injuries are changing my body. I’m turning 38 during the summer — and it’s been hard to see myself grow old with running dealing with it all. It’s caused quite a bit of anxiety and some depression when I dwell on it for too long.

I’ve dropped a bunch of races — a bunch — this spring and early summer. Most of it is out of necessity with my back and just trying to be smart about racing. I admit a few of them were dropped because of my current state of mental health. But, it’s been difficult trying to figure out a new norm — because I’m not sure exactly what that means? And, it’s there that lies my anxiety. I want to run, but in what direction?

This past weekend I ran the Vigor Big Cottonwood 10K — one of my favorite races. Kasey and her team do an AWESOME job, plus you can’t beat the course — it’s fast, beautiful and just fun. I hate missing this race — well, really, any race — down Big Cottonwood Canyon.

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I’ve done this race four times prior to Saturday — and each of those times were the half marathon. This was the first time I’ve done the 10K. When I signed up for it last year, my goal was to PR (current PR is 1:04) or sub-hour the race. A year ago, I felt — or foolishly felt? — that was doable.

Well, that didn’t happen.

I’m not going to go much into the reasons why or how that happened. It really boils down to inconsistent training between bouts of back pain (my deteriorating disc syndrome). As I mentioned above my rhythm is off. I’m betting a better rhythm — but, finding it has been difficult to say the least.

During my race down Big Cottonwood Canyon I went out waaaaaaay too fast and I knew it. I didn’t care. I just wanted to fly for as long as my legs could take me. I actually did pretty well during the first half — I finished it within a half hour. I knew this pace wasn’t going to keep up especially when my legs started yelling obscenities my way.

When I started slowing down — I started feeling frustrating and getting myself into a negative talk cycle. I really started questioning what I should do about the rest of my race schedule for the year. My ultimate goal has been to do the Pony Express 50 Miler and/or the Antelope Island Fall Classic 50K — by using the Revel Big Cottonwood and Huntsville Marathons as training races.

I’ve been somewhat avoiding making a decision on those races, because those are goals I really want — and stepping stones toward my 100 miler goal. Plus, I haven’t done a marathon since 2016 — and that’s been weighing on me. Especially since it’s been a struggle for me during some half marathons to just finish.

All of these thoughts, doubts and concerns were weighing on me as I ran down Big Cottonwood on Saturday. I really was questioning what I should do for my fall races. It was somewhere around miles 3 or 4 that I had this feeling to forget about the Pony 50 or Antelope Island for now, but what I needed to do was focus on the Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon.

I needed a marathon journey.

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I needed to put my focus and energy on training for the marathon — not worrying about time, not worrying about the pace or my ability to do it. I know I can do it. I’ve done 11 marathons including four ultra races. I know how to complete a difficult race. But, I need to focus on the journey of training for one.

It was a very distinct and inspired feeling. And, I knew that was the direction I had to take. I needed to keep doing what I needed to strengthen my back and health, but I needed to focus on the totality of the journey — the emotional, social and spiritual aspect of the training. This is something I haven’t done in over five years — and it’s time to change that.

I really need a journey that I can work on by myself yet be supported by others. And, honestly, I have everything in front of me to do just that. Last September after Revel Big Cottonwood I invited a few of my friends — first time marathoners and those wanting to get their mojo back to join me in running the Revel Big Cottonwood this year with the goal to just finish. The plan was for me to sweep — or at least hangout with the sweepers — to help everyone get across the finish line.

The goal was to use this experience as a stepping stone toward my ultra races — the Pony 50 and Antelope Island 50K. But, with those still goals I want to do this year my focus needs to be solely on the Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon for the moment. Not just because a marathon is a huge task, but I need that ENTIRE journey more than anything. If after I’m done with Revel and feel like I can take the next couple of steps to up my training for the ultra races then cool — but, the focus is on the 26.2 and not to overlook it.

For someone, like me, who’s overcoming injuries and setbacks — the goal of 50 miles or kilometers is VERY daunting right now, and the anxiety it’s causing just makes training runs and races miserable. That’s why I need to forget about the 50 Miler and 50K races at the moment and just focus on the marathon as my goal for 2019. If I do just the marathon and not the ultras — it will still be a VERY successful year for me, the others would just be adds on, but I’m not pressuring myself into doing them.

So, really, that’s my plan. It’s pretty simple — I’m focusing on just the Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon as my goal for 2019. Every training run to race from June to race day in September is pointing me to the 26.2 miles down Big Cottonwood Canyon. Everything after that would just be a bonus. But, I know I can do this marathon, especially focusing on the Party in the Back and doing it alongside others.

So that’s the focus. Here is my training schedule …

Of course feel free to use my training schedule, but just remember — I’m not a personal training. This is just an adapted version of Hal Higdon’s Novice 1 training plan to my specific training schedule. I’m not exactly sure how some of these runs will unfold, but I do plan on running Mueller Park Canyon on a few of my mid-week runs and at least one of my 20 mile training runs. But, stay tuned into all of that later.

Before I jump into all the training as I mentioned my focus on this training cycle is to not just get the training miles in, but to also grow myself emotionally, socially and spiritually. I need to make sure I have a good balance of social and solo runs while also being in tune with my emotions and feelings. So throughout the next 18 weeks I am going to also be keeping a running journal to track my progress. I might share some entries here, I might just keep them to myself? I don’t know yet? We’ll see.

But, the point of that is I want to track my progress outside of just counting the miles. I really feel that I need that right now. I need to focus on getting much more out of my running than just miles. It’s something that I’ve been missing since I let the frustration and doubts that comes with injuries and health setbacks into my psyche. It’s amazing what’s done to my mental health, especially when you don’t notice right in front of you.

Now, there is a — fairly large — group of us who are all training for the Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon in September. I have a private group for all of us to coordinate training runs as a group or in smaller groups — primarily around the Wasatch Front here in Utah. If that’s something you’re interested in joining feel free to request join the group.

And, don’t feel like you need to jump in right at the beginning. If you’ve done a half marathon within the last month or so, you can jump in missing a couple weeks — especially if you feel you’re half marathon trained. So don’t feel you’ve missed out by joining a couple weeks into the training. Just join!

I am excited about this undertaking. I’ve been so focused on getting to my 100 mile goal — which is still there. But, I’ve got to let go of that for right now and focus on the positive parts of running, especially those parts that helped change my life in the first place. There is something extremely life changing about the marathon — no matter how many times you done one. And, that, that is what I need more than anything right now.

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Running 2019: Week 19/52

Weekly Miles

Total Running Miles: 8.2 miles Training Miles: 2.0 miles Race Miles: 6.2 miles Walking Miles: 17.9 miles TOTAL MILES: 26.1 miles

January

Total Running Miles: 32.3 miles Training Miles: 23.8 miles Race Miles: 8.5 miles Walking Miles: 77.9 miles TOTAL MILES: 110.8 miles

February

Total Running Miles: 44.25 miles Training Miles: 21.85 miles Race Miles: 22.4 miles Walking Miles: 74.55 miles TOTAL MILES: 118.8 miles

March

Total Running Miles: 43.05 miles Training Miles: 23.75 miles Race Miles: 19.3 miles Walking Miles: 62.0 miles TOTAL MILES: 105.05 miles

April

Total Running Miles: 49.7 miles Training Miles: 13.5 miles Race Miles: 36.2 miles Walking Miles: 76.0 miles TOTAL MILES: 125.7 miles

May

Total Running Miles: 8.2 miles Training Miles: 2.0 miles Race Miles: 6.2 miles Walking Miles: 26.95 miles TOTAL MILES: 35.15 miles

Total Running Miles: 177.5 miles Training Miles: 84.9 miles Race Miles: 92.6 miles Walking Miles: 306.25 miles TOTAL MILES: 483.75 miles

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Running 2019: Week 18/52

Weekly Miles

Total Running Miles: 0.0 miles Training Miles: 0.0 miles Race Miles: 0.0 miles Walking Miles: 9.05 miles TOTAL MILES: 9.05 miles

(total as of May 1, 2019)

January

Total Running Miles: 32.3 miles Training Miles: 23.8 miles Race Miles: 8.5 miles Walking Miles: 77.9 miles TOTAL MILES: 110.8 miles

February

Total Running Miles: 44.25 miles Training Miles: 21.85 miles Race Miles: 22.4 miles Walking Miles: 74.55 miles TOTAL MILES: 118.8 miles

March

Total Running Miles: 43.05 miles Training Miles: 23.75 miles Race Miles: 19.3 miles Walking Miles: 62.0 miles TOTAL MILES: 105.05 miles

April

Total Running Miles: 49.7 miles Training Miles: 13.5 miles Race Miles: 36.2 miles Walking Miles: 76.0 miles TOTAL MILES: 125.7 miles

May

Total Running Miles: 0.0 miles Training Miles: 0.0 miles Race Miles: 0.0 miles Walking Miles: 9.05 miles TOTAL MILES: 9.05 miles

Total Running Miles: 169.3 miles Training Miles: 82.9 miles Race Miles: 86.4 miles Walking Miles: 288.35 miles TOTAL MILES: 457.65 miles

1 — New Year’s Revolution Run; January 1 (8.5 miles/3 hours) 2 — Sun Half Marathon; February 2 (3:25:42) 3 — SLTC Winter Series 15K; February 23 (2:27:51.8) 4 — SoCal Half Marathon; March 2 (4:56:29) 5 — Lucky13 10K; March 16 (1:22:52) 6 — Run Emigration 10 Miler; April 6 (2:17:55.28) 7 — Salt Lake City Half Marathon; April 13 (3:11:26) 8 — Revel Mt. Charleston Half Marathon; April 27 (3:09:21.8) 9 — Vigor Big Cottonwood 10K; May 11 10 — Wasatch Trail Run: Utah Olympic Park; May 22 11 — Race for Grief 10K; May 27 12 — Drop13 Big Cottonwood 5K; June 8 13 — Wasatch Trail Run: Solitude; June 12 14 — Utah Summer Games 10K; June 14 15 — Wasatch Trail Run: Snowbird; June 19 16 — Heber Half Run for Autism; June 29 17 — Follow the Flag 5K; July 6 18 — Wasatch Trail Run: Alta; July 10 19 — Wasatch Trail Run: Brighton; July 17 20 — Speedgoat 25K; July 20 21 — Deseret News 10K; July 24 22 — Wasatch Trail Run: Snowbird; August 7 23 — Wasatch Trail Run: Alta; August 14 24 — Mt. Nebo Half; August 24 25 — Pocatello Half Marathon; August 31 26 — Addict II Athlete 5K; September 7 27 — Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon; September 14 28 — Huntsville Marathon; September 21 29 — Pony Express Trail 50 Mile Run; October 18 30 — The Haunted Half: Provo; October 26 31 — Antelope Island Fall Classic 50K; November 16 32 — South Davis Turkey 10K; November 28

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Running 2019: Week 17/52

Weekly Miles

Total Running Miles: 16.1 miles Training Miles: 3.0 miles Race Miles: 13.1 miles Walking Miles: 20.05 miles TOTAL MILES: 41.15 miles

January

Total Running Miles: 32.3 miles Training Miles: 23.8 miles Race Miles: 8.5 miles Walking Miles: 77.9 miles TOTAL MILES: 110.8 miles

February

Total Running Miles: 44.25 miles Training Miles: 21.85 miles Race Miles: 22.4 miles Walking Miles: 74.55 miles TOTAL MILES: 118.8 miles

March

Total Running Miles: 43.05 miles Training Miles: 23.75 miles Race Miles: 19.3 miles Walking Miles: 62.0 miles TOTAL MILES: 105.05 miles

April

Total Running Miles: 49.7 miles Training Miles: 13.5 miles Race Miles: 36.2 miles Walking Miles: 76.0 miles TOTAL MILES: 125.7 miles

Total Running Miles: 169.3 miles Training Miles: 82.9 miles Race Miles: 86.4 miles Walking Miles: 288.35 miles TOTAL MILES: 457.65 miles

1 — New Year’s Revolution Run; January 1 (8.5 miles/3 hours) 2 — Sun Half Marathon; February 2 (3:25:42) 3 — SLTC Winter Series 15K; February 23 (2:27:51.8) 4 — SoCal Half Marathon; March 2 (4:56:29) 5 — Lucky13 10K; March 16 (1:22:52) 6 — Run Emigration 10 Miler; April 6 (2:17:55.28) 7 — Salt Lake City Half Marathon; April 13 (3:11:26) 8 — Revel Mt. Charleston Half Marathon; April 27 (3:09:21.8) 9 — May the Fourth Run 5K; May 4 10 — Vigor Big Cottonwood 10K; May 11 11 — Wasatch Trail Run: Utah Olympic Park; May 22 12 — Race for Grief 10K; May 27 13 — Drop13 Big Cottonwood 5K; June 8 14 — Wasatch Trail Run: Solitude; June 12 15 — Utah Summer Games 10K; June 14 16 — Wasatch Trail Run: Snowbird; June 19 17 — Heber Half Run for Autism; June 29 18 — Follow the Flag 5K; July 6 19 — Wasatch Trail Run: Alta; July 10 20 — Wasatch Trail Run: Brighton; July 17 21 — Speedgoat 25K; July 20 22 — Deseret News 10K; July 24 23 — Wasatch Trail Run: Snowbird; August 7 24 — Wasatch Trail Run: Alta; August 14 25 — Mt. Nebo Half; August 24 26 — Pocatello Half Marathon; August 31 27 — Addict II Athlete 5K; September 7 28 — Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon; September 14 29 — Huntsville Marathon; September 21 30 — Pony Express Trail 50 Mile Run; October 18 31 — The Haunted Half: Provo; October 26 32 — Antelope Island Fall Classic 50K; November 16 33 — South Davis Turkey 10K; November 28

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Running 2019: Week 15/52

Weekly Miles

Total Running Miles: 15.1 miles Training Miles: 2.0 miles Race Miles: 13.1 miles Walking Miles: 18.25 miles TOTAL MILES: 33.35 miles

January

Total Running Miles: 32.3 miles Training Miles: 23.8 miles Race Miles: 8.5 miles Walking Miles: 77.9 miles TOTAL MILES: 110.8 miles

February

Total Running Miles: 44.25 miles Training Miles: 21.85 miles Race Miles: 22.4 miles Walking Miles: 74.55 miles TOTAL MILES: 118.8 miles

March

Total Running Miles: 43.05 miles Training Miles: 23.75 miles Race Miles: 19.3 miles Walking Miles: 62.0 miles TOTAL MILES: 105.05 miles

April

Total Running Miles: 31.6 miles Training Miles: 8.5 miles Race Miles: 23.10 miles Walking Miles: 36.2 miles TOTAL MILES: 67.8 miles

Total Running Miles: 151.2 miles Training Miles: 77.9 miles Race Miles: 73.3 miles Walking Miles: 248.55 miles TOTAL MILES: 399.75 miles

1 — New Year’s Revolution Run; January 1 (8.5 miles/3 hours) 2 — Sun Half Marathon; February 2 (3:25:42) 3 — SLTC Winter Series 15K; February 23 (2:27:51.8) 4 — SoCal Half Marathon; March 2 (4:56:29) 5 — Lucky13 10K; March 16 (1:22:52) 6 — Run Emigration 10 Miler; April 6 (2:17:55.28) 7 — Salt Lake City Half Marathon; April 13 (3:11:26) 8 — Revel Mt. Charleston Half Marathon; April 27 9 — Wasatch Trail Run: Corner Canyon; May 1 10 — Vigor Big Cottonwood 10K; May 11 11 — Wasatch Trail Run: Utah Olympic Park; May 22 12 — Race for Grief 10K; May 27 13 — Utah Valley Half Marathon; June 1 14 — Drop13 Big Cottonwood 5K; June 8 15 — Wasatch Trail Run: Solitude; June 12 16 — Wasatch Trail Run: Snowbird; June 19 17 — Utah Summer Games 10K; June 14 18 — Heber Half Run for Autism; June 29 19 — Follow the Flag 5K; July 6 20 — Wasatch Trail Run: Alta; July 10 21 — Wasatch Trail Run: Brighton; July 17 22 — Speedgoat 25K; July 20 23 — Deseret News 10K; July 24 24 — Wasatch Trail Run: Snowbird; August 7 25 — Wasatch Trail Run: Alta; August 14 26 — Porter’s 10K; August 17 27 — Mt. Nebo Half; August 24 28 — Pocatello Half Marathon; August 31 29 — Addict II Athlete 5K; September 7 30 — Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon; September 14 31 — Huntsville Marathon; September 21 32 — Pony Express Trail 50 Mile Run; October 18 33 — The Haunted Half: Provo; October 26 34 — Antelope Island Fall Classic 50K; November 16 35 — South Davis Turkey 10K; November 28

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Running 2019: Week 14/52

Weekly Miles

Total Running Miles: 16.5 miles Training Miles: 6.5 miles Race Miles: 10.00 miles Walking Miles: 17.95 miles TOTAL MILES: 34.45 miles

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Great treadmill workout this morning! Two miles of power hills followed by three heart rate miles. The last mile was pretty tough, but my legs held through and I felt great. It’s hard for me at times to get out of the door in the morning. I do much better at evening workouts, but I’m wanting to change that, because I feel so much better when I run in the morning. It really makes a difference for me mentally. I’m hoping to get another run in before my 10 mile race down Emigration Canyon on Saturday. I’m trying to limit myself to around 15 miles a week so — a two mile run tomorrow or Friday morning is doable. —————————————————————— #runfitketo #running #fitness #keto #mediterraneandiet #wellness #mentalhealth #anxiety #ketodiet #ketoweightloss #ketolifestyle #ketosis #run #runner #runformentalhealth #anxiety #fitnesslife #hashimotos #hashimotosdisease #thyroid #thyroidproblems #health #weightlossjourney #mediterraneanketodiet #weightlosstransformation #fitnessgoals —————————————————————— Follow me @runfitketo for more running, fitness & keto motivation!

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January

Total Running Miles: 32.3 miles Training Miles: 23.8 miles Race Miles: 8.5 miles Walking Miles: 77.9 miles TOTAL MILES: 110.8 miles

February

Total Running Miles: 44.25 miles Training Miles: 21.85 miles Race Miles: 22.4 miles Walking Miles: 74.55 miles TOTAL MILES: 118.8 miles

March

Total Running Miles: 43.05 miles Training Miles: 23.75 miles Race Miles: 19.3 miles Walking Miles: 62.0 miles TOTAL MILES: 105.05 miles

April

Total Running Miles: 16.5 miles Training Miles: 6.5 miles Race Miles: 10.00 miles Walking Miles: 17.95 miles TOTAL MILES: 34.45 miles

Total Running Miles: 136.1 miles Training Miles: 75.9 miles Race Miles: 60.2 miles Walking Miles: 230.3 miles TOTAL MILES: 356.4 miles

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Ran the Emigration Canyon 10 Miler this morning here in SLC. I signed up for the RUN SLC 15K earlier, but decided to do this one for the downhill miles. I needed them for Mt. Charleston at the end of the month. I hate eating that entry fee, but I don’t want to die in Vegas. I finished in about 2:18 hours — not bad. I was just grateful to be out there running with a back that wasn’t hurting. I’m grateful for the conversation I had with my friend Deborah. We talked about my back and the struggle it was fighting back from injury. She asked a question that I pondered almost the entire run — “What else do you have to prove?” Seriously, what do I? This was my 233rd race. I’ve done over 150 half marathons, nearly a dozen marathons and a few ultras to boot. But, seriously, what do I HAVE to prove? I mean sure, I haven’t done my 💯 Miler yet, but I know I can do it — it’s within the realm of possibility and doability for me. The focus has shifted in my running — it really is more about enjoying the adventure and making sure I grow old with running in my life. This mentality has been hard to accept for me. It’s been hard for me to not compare what I’m doing now to what I’ve been able to do. Who I am now is completely different to who I was 7-8 years ago. I need to remember and accept that. Will I get back there? I don’t know? Most likely not. But, that’s not my focus right now. The run was what I needed mentally, because I pondered a lot on that journey and about Deborah’s conversation. My legs were dead half way through, but I worked hard to be okay with that and not compare it to what I’ve done in the past — I was more than anything trying to simply be PRESENT and enjoy the company. Which I did! —————————————————————— #runfitketo #running #fitness #keto #emigration10miler #wellness #mentalhealth #anxiety #ketodiet #ketoweightloss #ketolifestyle #ketosis #run #runner #runformentalhealth #anxiety #fitnesslife #hashimotos #hashimotosdisease #thyroid #thyroidproblems #health #weightlossjourney #mediterraneanketodiet #weightlosstransformation #fitnessgoals —————————————————————— Follow me @runfitketo for more running, fitness & keto motivation!

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1 — New Year’s Revolution Run; January 1 (8.5 miles/3 hours) 2 — Sun Half Marathon; February 2 (3:25:42) 3 — SLTC Winter Series 15K; February 23 (2:27:51.8) 4 — SoCal Half Marathon; March 2 (4:56:29) 5 — Lucky13 10K; March 16 (1:22:52) 6 — Run Emigration 10 Miler; April 6 (2:17:55.28) 7 — Salt Lake City Half Marathon; April 13 8 — Revel Mt. Charleston Half Marathon; April 27 9 — Wasatch Trail Run: Corner Canyon; May 1 10 — Vigor Big Cottonwood 10K; May 11 11 — Wasatch Trail Run: Utah Olympic Park; May 22 12 — Race for Grief 10K; May 27 13 — Utah Valley Half Marathon; June 1 14 — Drop13 Big Cottonwood 5K; June 8 15 — Wasatch Trail Run: Solitude; June 12 16 — Wasatch Trail Run: Snowbird; June 19 17 — Utah Summer Games 10K; June 14 18 — Heber Half Run for Autism; June 29 19 — Follow the Flag 5K; July 6 20 — Wasatch Trail Run: Alta; July 10 21 — Wasatch Trail Run: Brighton; July 17 22 — Speedgoat 25K; July 20 23 — Deseret News 10K; July 24 24 — Wasatch Trail Run: Snowbird; August 7 25 — Wasatch Trail Run: Alta; August 14 26 — Porter’s 10K; August 17 27 — Mt. Nebo Half; August 24 28 — Pocatello Half Marathon; August 31 29 — Addict II Athlete 5K; September 7 30 — Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon; September 14 31 — Huntsville Marathon; September 21 32 — Pony Express Trail 50 Mile Run; October 18 33 — The Haunted Half: Provo; October 26 34 — Antelope Island Fall Classic 50K; November 16 35 — South Davis Turkey 10K; November 28

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