#ragnar sunset relay

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You can't see the Moonlight through the smoke ...

You can’t see the Moonlight through the smoke …

If you live in Utah — specifically along the Wasatch Front — you’ll know our state is burning. We have had a rash of wildfires that have decimated thousands upon thousands of acres of forest. Not to mention numerous homes.

Subsequently, the air along the Wasatch Front for the past couple of months has been horrible. Much worst than when the aversion decides to show up in the middle of winter.…

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The Ragnar Relay is 200 miles of running overnight and somehow we dealt with the stomach flu, pulled muscles, cut feet, blisters, allergy, knee and other aches and pains. Somehow we survived #innerwild #chasethesun #ragnarco #ragnar #sunset #ipuked5times

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#breathtaking #ragnar #relay #sunset #weinthecapeyo #capecod #epic #paralahistoria #paralacultura #fortheculture #running #runningculture (at Sandwich, Massachusetts)

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Running 2018: Week 48/52

Weekly Miles

Total Running Miles: 15.6 miles        Training Miles: 2.5 miles        Race Miles: 13.1 miles Walking Miles: 17.15 miles TOTAL MILES: 32.75 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: 55.8 miles        Training Miles: 26.5 miles        Race Miles: 29.3 miles Walking Miles: 121.1 miles TOTAL MILES: 176.9 miles

June 2018 Total Running Miles: 60.05 miles        Training Miles: 20.75 miles        Race Miles: 39.3 miles Walking Miles: 99.17 miles TOTAL MILES: 159.22 miles

July 2018 Total Running Miles: 74.9 miles        Training Miles: 25.5 miles        Race Miles: 49.4 miles Walking Miles: 95.65 miles TOTAL MILES: 170.55 miles

August 2018 Total Running Miles: 59.05 miles        Training Miles: 25.85 miles        Race Miles: 33.2 miles Walking Miles: 49.69 miles TOTAL MILES: 108.74 miles

September 2018 Total Running Miles: 0.00 miles        Training Miles: 0.00 miles        Race Miles: 19.3 miles Walking Miles: 0.0 miles TOTAL MILES: 0.0 miles

October 2018 Total Running Miles: 54.05 miles        Training Miles: 34.45 miles        Race Miles: 19.6 miles Walking Miles: 82.32 miles TOTAL MILES: 136.37 miles

November 2018 Total Running Miles: 26.15 miles        Training Miles: 13.75 miles        Race Miles: 12.4 miles Walking Miles: 68.53 miles TOTAL MILES: 94.68 miles

December 2018 Total Running Miles: 13.1 miles        Training Miles: 0.00 miles        Race Miles: 13.1 miles Walking Miles: 2.09 miles TOTAL MILES: 15.19 miles

2018 Miles

Total Running Miles: 560.8 miles        Training Miles: 260.9 miles        Race Miles: 299.9 miles Walking Miles: 971.91 miles TOTAL MILES: 1,532.71 miles

My estimated race schedule and results for 2018. As always, races are subject to change. Races over 13.1 miles up to the Handcart Days Half Marathon 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 (0:52:30) 14 — Drop13 Big Cottonwood Half Marathon (177); June 9 (3:39:28) 15 — Oquirrh Mountain Half Marathon (178); June 16 (2:50:27.2) 16 — AF Canyon Run Against Cancer (179); June 23 (2:49:13.3) 17 — Surf City Run 5K; July 4 (0:38:02) 18 — Run4fun Trail Run; July 14 (3:17:39) 19 — Bountiful Handcart Days Half Marathon (180); July 21 (3:49:54) 20 — Deseret News Half Marathon; July 24 (2:51:09) 21 — Timp Half; July 28 * 22 — Elephant Rock Trail Run 7 Miler; August 11 (1:59:42) 23 — Run Elevated Half Marathon; August 18 (2:46:54) 24 — Mt. Nebo Half; August 25 (2:43:15) 25 — East Canyon 10K; September 1 (1:17:17) 26 — Revel Big Cottonwood Half Marathon; September 8 (2:56:46) 27 — Ragnar Sunset Relay; October 6 (Leg #3, 6.5 miles, 1:40:00) 28 — The Haunted Half: Provo City; October 27 * 29 — Veterans 5K; November 10 (Untimed) 30 — Spectrum Turkey Trot 5K; November 10 (1:05:48) 31 — South Davis Turkey 10K; November 22 (1:20:18) 32 — The Bakers Dozen Half Marathon; December 1 (4:19:43)

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Some of my favorite peeps — sometimes we fly south for the winter. #thebakersdozenhalf #half154 @josherwalla.run

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I owed Patrick a Dr. Pepper five years ago — I haven’t paid up yet. More because of the lack of opportunity since we live in different ends of the state. I forgot again today — so Patrick PUNISHED me by following me around for a loop and a half playing “Christmas Shoes” on his Bluetooth speakers. But, I think what made it worse was Patrick trying to sing along to it as well. I’m sure this is what hell will be like.

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Just like how you end a meal on a sweet note — I ended my 2018 race schedule on one as well. Actually, it was more of a sugar rush. But, if race wasn’t it’d be a failure. It’s nice to now pause for the month to recharge, prepare and focus on what is in front of me for the new year. I got a lot ahead of me, but I’m optimistic, focused and excited for 2019. I have a lot of fun adventures planned! But, this race was fun. Besides the plethora of snacks, the company was even better — even Patrick who followed behind me for a lap and a half playing Christmas Shoes on his Bluetooth speakers. It was just fun to party with so many friends. The running was a tale of two halves. My first two laps were awesome — mainly trying to get away from Patrick and that horrid song. The last two laps I stayed with Lizz. Our third lap was conservative on purpose because we wanted to finish strong. But, that didn’t happen as planned. Lizz pulled a knee muscle and limped to the finish line on the last lap. We were last, but honestly — it didn’t matter. We had tons of fun, which is pretty much the first rule of this race. Do I regret breaking keto and diving into forbidden gluten deliciousness? Yes. I’m going to have a couple fun next days. But, in the moment it was pure enjoyment — especially those Sweet Tooth Fairy cupcakes. Dare I say — they were deliciously moist? Anyways, I had a blast! I’ll be back again, even if I bring my own treats next time. But, oh man, those cupcakes!!! #thebakersdozenhalf #race187 #half154 @josherwalla.run

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Running 2018: Week 48/52 was originally published on PhatJosh | Life in the Slow Lane.

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Running 2018: Week 46/52

Weekly Miles

Total Running Miles: 2.0 miles        Training Miles: 2.0 miles        Race Miles: 0.0 miles Walking Miles: 19.26 miles TOTAL MILES: 21.26 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: 55.8 miles        Training Miles: 26.5 miles        Race Miles: 29.3 miles Walking Miles: 121.1 miles TOTAL MILES: 176.9 miles

June 2018 Total Running Miles: 60.05 miles        Training Miles: 20.75 miles        Race Miles: 39.3 miles Walking Miles: 99.17 miles TOTAL MILES: 159.22 miles

July 2018 Total Running Miles: 74.9 miles        Training Miles: 25.5 miles        Race Miles: 49.4 miles Walking Miles: 95.65 miles TOTAL MILES: 170.55 miles

August 2018 Total Running Miles: 59.05 miles        Training Miles: 25.85 miles        Race Miles: 33.2 miles Walking Miles: 49.69 miles TOTAL MILES: 108.74 miles

September 2018 Total Running Miles: 0.00 miles        Training Miles: 0.00 miles        Race Miles: 19.3 miles Walking Miles: 0.0 miles TOTAL MILES: 0.0 miles

October 2018 Total Running Miles: 54.05 miles        Training Miles: 34.45 miles        Race Miles: 19.6 miles Walking Miles: 82.32 miles TOTAL MILES: 136.37 miles

November 2018 Total Running Miles: 15.45 miles        Training Miles: 9.25 miles        Race Miles: 6.2 miles Walking Miles: 35.79 miles TOTAL MILES: 51.24 miles

2018 Miles

Total Running Miles: 537.0 miles        Training Miles: 256.4 miles        Race Miles: 280.6 miles Walking Miles: 937.08 miles TOTAL MILES: 1,474.08 miles

My estimated race schedule and results for 2018. As always, races are subject to change. Races over 13.1 miles up to the Handcart Days Half Marathon 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 (0:52:30) 14 — Drop13 Big Cottonwood Half Marathon (177); June 9 (3:39:28) 15 — Oquirrh Mountain Half Marathon (178); June 16 (2:50:27.2) 16 — AF Canyon Run Against Cancer (179); June 23 (2:49:13.3) 17 — Surf City Run 5K; July 4 (0:38:02) 18 — Run4fun Trail Run; July 14 (3:17:39) 19 — Bountiful Handcart Days Half Marathon (180); July 21 (3:49:54) 20 — Deseret News Half Marathon; July 24 (2:51:09) 21 — Timp Half; July 28 * 22 — Elephant Rock Trail Run 7 Miler; August 11 (1:59:42) 23 — Run Elevated Half Marathon; August 18 (2:46:54) 24 — Mt. Nebo Half; August 25 (2:43:15) 25 — East Canyon 10K; September 1 (1:17:17) 26 — Revel Big Cottonwood Half Marathon; September 8 (2:56:46) 27 — Ragnar Sunset Relay; October 6 (Leg #3, 6.5 miles, 1:40:00) 28 — The Haunted Half: Provo City; October 27 * 29 — Veterans 5K; November 10 (Untimed) 30 — Spectrum Turkey Trot 5K; November 10 (1:05:48) 31 — South Davis Turkey 10K; November 22 32 — The Bakers Dozen Half Marathon; December 1

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Running 2018: Week 46/52 was originally published on My Life in the Slow Lane.

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Running 2018: Week 44/52

Weekly Miles

Total Running Miles: 8.00 miles        Training Miles: 8.00 miles        Race Miles: 0.00 miles Walking Miles: 9.62 miles TOTAL MILES: 17.62 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: 55.8 miles        Training Miles: 26.5 miles        Race Miles: 29.3 miles Walking Miles: 121.1 miles TOTAL MILES: 176.9 miles

June 2018 Total Running Miles: 60.05 miles        Training Miles: 20.75 miles        Race Miles: 39.3 miles Walking Miles: 99.17 miles TOTAL MILES: 159.22 miles

July 2018 Total Running Miles: 74.9 miles        Training Miles: 25.5 miles        Race Miles: 49.4 miles Walking Miles: 95.65 miles TOTAL MILES: 170.55 miles

August 2018 Total Running Miles: 59.05 miles        Training Miles: 25.85 miles        Race Miles: 33.2 miles Walking Miles: 49.69 miles TOTAL MILES: 108.74 miles

September 2018 Total Running Miles: 0.00 miles        Training Miles: 0.00 miles        Race Miles: 19.3 miles Walking Miles: 0.0 miles TOTAL MILES: 0.0 miles

October 2018 Total Running Miles: 54.05 miles        Training Miles: 34.45 miles        Race Miles: 19.6 miles Walking Miles: 82.32 miles TOTAL MILES: 136.37 miles

November 2018 Total Running Miles: 5.00 miles        Training Miles: 5.00 miles        Race Miles: 0.00 miles Walking Miles: 4.01 miles TOTAL MILES: 9.01 miles

2018 Miles

Total Running Miles: 526.55 miles        Training Miles: 252.15 miles        Race Miles: 274.4 miles Walking Miles: 905.3 miles TOTAL MILES: 1,431.85 miles

My estimated race schedule and results for 2018. As always, races are subject to change. Races over 13.1 miles up to the Handcart Days Half Marathon 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 (0:52:30) 14 — Drop13 Big Cottonwood Half Marathon (177); June 9 (3:39:28) 15 — Oquirrh Mountain Half Marathon (178); June 16 (2:50:27.2) 16 — AF Canyon Run Against Cancer (179); June 23 (2:49:13.3) 17 — Surf City Run 5K; July 4 (0:38:02) 18 — Run4fun Trail Run; July 14 (3:17:39) 19 — Bountiful Handcart Days Half Marathon (180); July 21 (3:49:54) 20 — Deseret News Half Marathon; July 24 (2:51:09) 21 — Timp Half; July 28 * 22 — Elephant Rock Trail Run 7 Miler; August 11 (1:59:42) 23 — Run Elevated Half Marathon; August 18 (2:46:54) 24 — Mt. Nebo Half; August 25 (2:43:15) 25 — East Canyon 10K; September 1 (0:00:00) 26 — Revel Big Cottonwood Half Marathon; September 8 (0:00:00) 27 — Moonlight Half Marathon; September 21 28 — Ragnar Sunset Relay; October 6 30 — The Haunted Half: Salt Lake City; October 20 31 — The Haunted Half: Provo City; October 27 * 32 — Spectrum Turkey Trot 5K; November 10 33 — South Davis Turkey 10K; November 22 34 — The Bakers Dozen Half Marathon; December 1

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  5 “easy” miles along the Blvd. tonight. I have no training plan for my running in November and December (on purpose), my focus is mainly strength training — so most of my runs are done by feel and desire. I couldn’t pass up a beautiful fall day like today without a run. It was perfect!

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  I haven’t ventured this far north on Davis Blvd. for a while. I love this view of the temple, especially during autumn. 🍂🍁

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  FUN FACT: When I bought this bandana some 4-5 years ago, I did so because I liked the design. I had no idea it was a Christian cross bandana. I guess that kind of answers how Mormon I am?

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Running 2018: Week 44/52 was originally published on PhatJosh | My Life Running.

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RACE RECAP: The Haunted Half: Provo

I am not going to lie, it’s hard to believe that my last half marathon was over a month ago. Six weeks ago if we’re being exact. My last half marathon was the Revel Big Cottonwood Half Marathon — which feels like a long, long, long (GASP) long, long time ago.

Sure, I did the Ragnar Sunset Relay earlier this month, but that was only 6.5 miles (psst … only). That was brutal. And, part of the reason why I didn’t have a race until now. I awkwardly rolled my ankle — the one that’s hated me since last April — on a rock during the race. It was nothing major, but it’s been sore for the past couple of weeks so I’ve kept my mileage low as a precaution.

You know “playing it safe” — or whatever the kids call it these days.

So, I decided to defer last weekend’s The Haunted Half in Salt Lake and just focus on this race. Which I did not really race — I swept it. I probably would have deferred this race as well, but pacing the 3:15 final pacer spot was something I felt comfortable with even on a slightly questionable ankle. Plus, I wanted to earn my Trilogy Medal from Runtastic Events — which I got for finishing this race.

So, here I am.

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Since this is a Halloween race I also decided to dress up. In the past I’ve dressed up as a banana, sweeper and even myself (meaning I was too lazy to come up with anything creative), but this year I wanted to put some more effort into my costume. And, luckily inspiration struck me months ago and not the night before the race.

I found a foot costume on Amazon and knew right away that I wanted to go as my foot. Since this was the foot that has given grief the past 18 months. Whether it was the chronic sprained ankle, rotating toenails or my BIG black toenail that I finally lost last month — it needed to be memorialized … in a costume form.

After I ordered the costume I decided to color some of the toenails black, then I added some “blood” on some of them along with a paper stock toenail I colored black and duct taped to the big toenail so it was just hanging there. Once I climbed into the costume I wrapped myself in an ace bandage for ankle support.

It was horrific perfection.

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I entered the costume contest before the race and ended up winning the men’s costume contest! (Shout out to Heather who won the women’s contest with her Rainbow Brite costume!) There were a lot of awesome costumes, but I guess I gained the edge because all the runners could relate to my foot — and it helped rile up the crowd when I ripped off my toenail and threw it into the crowd.

I felt like somewhat of a celebrity when I had a few strangers come up and get with me. Not only that, but I caught a few taking selfies aiming for me in the background. That made me laugh. It was a fun environment — the starting line of every Haunted Half is fun — and this year’s race was no exception.

At 8:30am the clock started and the mass of runners made their way under the inflatable orange pumpkin arch — probably my favorite starting arch for any of the local races. Since I was sweeping with Cevan Skinner we stayed back until the majority of the runners crossed before us. Before we knew it, we were off as well.

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I love running in Provo Canyon, especially along the South Fork Road toward Vivian Park before we turn onto the River Trail. It’s one reason why I love running the Provo City Half along with this race — it’s just pretty in spring or fall. Plus, you get some great views of Mt. Timp along the descent.

I’ve been sweeping at least one of The Haunted Half races since 2014 and I love doing so because I always help myself to the discarded gloves and whatever else the faster runners leave behind. I’ve scored some pretty decent jackets and coats along with numberless amount of gloves. I like to joke that it’s like Trick-or-Treating for runners.

This year was no different.

I picked up a nice fluffy jacket at mile three, a tutu that I added to my costume at mile four and grabbed over 50 pairs of running gloves (52 actually — I counted this year). I use the gloves throughout the year at other races where I’ll discard them guilt free (because I have another 50 billion back at home). So, if you ever need more gloves just come sweep one of The Haunted Half races — you’ll get hooked up.

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Since I was sweeping alongside Cevan I knew it was going to be a guaranteed fun time — which it was. Not only constant laughing between us two, but a few of the runners that we were pacing along the course. We were keeping around a 3:15-3:30 pace for most of the race, which we knew might slow down some depending on what runners we found in the last couple of miles.

Around Mile 11-12 Cevan ran ahead of me to stay on pace while I stayed behind and ran with a runner that was having sciatic nerve issues. I staid with her until the last 0.1 when her sister and friend (who ran ahead with Cevan) came back to run in with her. I finished somewhere around 3:40ish — not bad considering the last couple of miles were a nice slow jaunt. But, sweeping isn’t always about time.

Once I finished I got my race medal from Lizz before heading over to the info booth to grab my Trilogy Medal — AND — my first place medal for winning the costume contest. I then plopped myself down to unload my race gloves that I stored in the big toe of my costume, got myself a chiropractic adjustment and downed a couple of waters.

I was pooped.

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But, I absolutely had a blast — from the costume contest, to mingling with friends, meeting new friends and pacing with Cevan. My race season pretty much has ended. I have a couple of 5Ks, a Thanksgiving 10K and the Bakers Dozen Half Marathon left on the schedule. But, most of my training won’t be focused on speed and will be more cross training based before I jump start the mileage training again in January.

I am looking forward to the needed rest for my ankle, because I have a couple ambitious goals for 2019. Not only do I want to get faster, but I want to get another marathon and 50 miler under my built next year so I can refocus my 100 miler efforts for 2020. But, this is all a post for another day.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN ALL Y’ALL!

The Haunted Half: Provo Race Times

2014 – Swept (65) 2015 – Swept (91) 2016 – Swept (107) 2017 – 3:14:53 (135) 2018 – Swept (153)

My Next Five Races

Holiday Hero 5K; November 3 Spectrum Turkey Trot 5K; November 10 South Davis Turkey 10K; November 22 The Bakers Dozen Half Marathon; December 1 New Year’s Revolution Run; January 1

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RACE RECAP: The Haunted Half: Provo was originally published on PhatJosh | My Life Running.

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Running 2018: Week 43/52

Weekly Miles

Total Running Miles: 21.3 miles        Training Miles: 8.2 miles        Race Miles: 13.1 miles Walking Miles: 19.51 miles TOTAL MILES: 40.81 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: 55.8 miles        Training Miles: 26.5 miles        Race Miles: 29.3 miles Walking Miles: 121.1 miles TOTAL MILES: 176.9 miles

June 2018 Total Running Miles: 60.05 miles        Training Miles: 20.75 miles        Race Miles: 39.3 miles Walking Miles: 99.17 miles TOTAL MILES: 159.22 miles

July 2018 Total Running Miles: 74.9 miles        Training Miles: 25.5 miles        Race Miles: 49.4 miles Walking Miles: 95.65 miles TOTAL MILES: 170.55 miles

August 2018 Total Running Miles: 59.05 miles        Training Miles: 25.85 miles        Race Miles: 33.2 miles Walking Miles: 49.69 miles TOTAL MILES: 108.74 miles

September 2018 Total Running Miles: 35.55 miles        Training Miles: 16.25 miles        Race Miles: 19.3 miles Walking Miles: 88.02 miles TOTAL MILES: 123.57 miles

October 2018 Total Running Miles: 51.05 miles        Training Miles: 31.45 miles        Race Miles: 19.6 miles Walking Miles: 76.71 miles TOTAL MILES: 127.76 miles

2018 Miles

Total Running Miles: 518.55 miles        Training Miles: 244.15 miles        Race Miles: 274.4 miles Walking Miles: 895.68 miles TOTAL MILES: 1,414.23 miles

My estimated race schedule and results for 2018. As always, races are subject to change. Races over 13.1 miles up to the Handcart Days Half Marathon 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 (0:52:30) 14 — Drop13 Big Cottonwood Half Marathon (177); June 9 (3:39:28) 15 — Oquirrh Mountain Half Marathon (178); June 16 (2:50:27.2) 16 — AF Canyon Run Against Cancer (179); June 23 (2:49:13.3) 17 — Surf City Run 5K; July 4 (0:38:02) 18 — Run4fun Trail Run; July 14 (3:17:39) 19 — Bountiful Handcart Days Half Marathon (180); July 21 (3:49:54) 20 — Deseret News Half Marathon; July 24 (2:51:09) 21 — Timp Half; July 28 * 22 — Elephant Rock Trail Run 7 Miler; August 11 (1:59:42) 23 — Run Elevated Half Marathon; August 18 (2:46:54) 24 — Mt. Nebo Half; August 25 (2:43:15) 25 — East Canyon 10K; September 1 (1:17:17) 26 — Revel Big Cottonwood Half Marathon; September 8 (2:56:46) 27 — Ragnar Sunset Relay; October 6 (Leg #3, 6.5 miles, 1:40:00) 28 — The Haunted Half: Provo City; October 27 * 29 — Holiday Heroes 5K; November 3 30 — Spectrum Turkey Trot 5K; November 10 31 — South Davis Turkey 10K; November 22 32 — The Bakers Dozen Half Marathon; December 1

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Running 2018: Week 42/52

Weekly Miles

Total Running Miles: 14.4 miles        Training Miles: 14.4 miles        Race Miles: 0.00 miles Walking Miles: 22.12 miles TOTAL MILES: 36.52 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: 55.8 miles        Training Miles: 26.5 miles        Race Miles: 29.3 miles Walking Miles: 121.1 miles TOTAL MILES: 176.9 miles

June 2018 Total Running Miles: 60.05 miles        Training Miles: 20.75 miles        Race Miles: 39.3 miles Walking Miles: 99.17 miles TOTAL MILES: 159.22 miles

July 2018 Total Running Miles: 74.9 miles        Training Miles: 25.5 miles        Race Miles: 49.4 miles Walking Miles: 95.65 miles TOTAL MILES: 170.55 miles

August 2018 Total Running Miles: 59.05 miles        Training Miles: 25.85 miles        Race Miles: 33.2 miles Walking Miles: 49.69 miles TOTAL MILES: 108.74 miles

September 2018 Total Running Miles: 35.55 miles        Training Miles: 16.25 miles        Race Miles: 19.3 miles Walking Miles: 88.02 miles TOTAL MILES: 123.57 miles

October 2018 Total Running Miles: 29.75 miles        Training Miles: 23.25 miles        Race Miles: 6.5 miles Walking Miles: 57.2 miles TOTAL MILES: 86.95 miles

2018 Miles

Total Running Miles: 497.25 miles        Training Miles: 235.95 miles        Race Miles: 261.3 miles Walking Miles: 876.17 miles TOTAL MILES: 1,373.42 miles

My estimated race schedule and results for 2018. As always, races are subject to change. Races over 13.1 miles up to the Handcart Days Half Marathon 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 (0:52:30) 14 — Drop13 Big Cottonwood Half Marathon (177); June 9 (3:39:28) 15 — Oquirrh Mountain Half Marathon (178); June 16 (2:50:27.2) 16 — AF Canyon Run Against Cancer (179); June 23 (2:49:13.3) 17 — Surf City Run 5K; July 4 (0:38:02) 18 — Run4fun Trail Run; July 14 (3:17:39) 19 — Bountiful Handcart Days Half Marathon (180); July 21 (3:49:54) 20 — Deseret News Half Marathon; July 24 (2:51:09) 21 — Timp Half; July 28 * 22 — Elephant Rock Trail Run 7 Miler; August 11 (1:59:42) 23 — Run Elevated Half Marathon; August 18 (2:46:54) 24 — Mt. Nebo Half; August 25 (2:43:15) 25 — East Canyon 10K; September 1 (1:17:17) 26 — Revel Big Cottonwood Half Marathon; September 8 (2:56:46) 27 — Ragnar Sunset Relay; October 6 (Leg #3, 6.5 miles, 1:40:00) 28 — The Haunted Half: Provo City; October 27 * 29 — Holiday Heroes 5K; November 3 30 — Spectrum Turkey Trot 5K; November 10 31 — South Davis Turkey 10K; November 22 32 — The Bakers Dozen Half Marathon; December 1

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Running 2018: Week 38/52

Weekly Miles

Total Running Miles: 8.25 miles        Training Miles: 8.25 miles        Race Miles: 0.00 miles Walking Miles: 17.65 miles TOTAL MILES: 25.86 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: 55.8 miles        Training Miles: 26.5 miles        Race Miles: 29.3 miles Walking Miles: 121.1 miles TOTAL MILES: 176.9 miles

June 2018 Total Running Miles: 60.05 miles        Training Miles: 20.75 miles        Race Miles: 39.3 miles Walking Miles: 99.17 miles TOTAL MILES: 159.22 miles

July 2018 Total Running Miles: 74.9 miles        Training Miles: 25.5 miles        Race Miles: 49.4 miles Walking Miles: 95.65 miles TOTAL MILES: 170.55 miles

August 2018 Total Running Miles: 59.05 miles        Training Miles: 25.85 miles        Race Miles: 33.2 miles Walking Miles: 49.69 miles TOTAL MILES: 108.74 miles

September 2018 Total Running Miles: 35.55 miles        Training Miles: 16.25 miles        Race Miles: 19.3 miles Walking Miles: 62.49 miles TOTAL MILES: 98.04 miles

2018 Miles

Total Running Miles: 467.5 miles        Training Miles: 212.7 miles        Race Miles: 254.8 miles Walking Miles: 793.44 miles TOTAL MILES: 1,260.94 miles

My estimated race schedule and results for 2018. As always, races are subject to change. Races over 13.1 miles up to the Handcart Days Half Marathon 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 (0:52:30) 14 — Drop13 Big Cottonwood Half Marathon (177); June 9 (3:39:28) 15 — Oquirrh Mountain Half Marathon (178); June 16 (2:50:27.2) 16 — AF Canyon Run Against Cancer (179); June 23 (2:49:13.3) 17 — Surf City Run 5K; July 4 (0:38:02) 18 — Run4fun Trail Run; July 14 (3:17:39) 19 — Bountiful Handcart Days Half Marathon (180); July 21 (3:49:54) 20 — Deseret News Half Marathon; July 24 (2:51:09) 21 — Timp Half; July 28 * 22 — Elephant Rock Trail Run 7 Miler; August 11 (1:59:42) 23 — Run Elevated Half Marathon; August 18 (2:46:54) 24 — Mt. Nebo Half; August 25 (2:43:15) 25 — East Canyon 10K; September 1 (1:17:17) 26 — Revel Big Cottonwood Half Marathon; September 8 (2:56:46) 27 — Ragnar Sunset Relay; October 6 28 — The Haunted Half: Salt Lake City; October 20 29 — The Haunted Half: Provo City; October 27 * 30 — Holiday Heroes 5K; November 3 31 — Sandy City Turkey Trot 5K; November 10 32 — South Davis Turkey 10K; November 22 33 — The Bakers Dozen Half Marathon; December 1

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Running 2018: Week 38/52 was originally published on PhatJosh | My Life Running.

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Running 2018: Week 37/52

Weekly Miles

Total Running Miles: 6.5 miles        Training Miles: 6.5 miles        Race Miles: 0.0 miles Walking Miles: 24.69 miles TOTAL MILES: 31.19 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: 55.8 miles        Training Miles: 26.5 miles        Race Miles: 29.3 miles Walking Miles: 121.1 miles TOTAL MILES: 176.9 miles

June 2018 Total Running Miles: 60.05 miles        Training Miles: 20.75 miles        Race Miles: 39.3 miles Walking Miles: 99.17 miles TOTAL MILES: 159.22 miles

July 2018 Total Running Miles: 74.9 miles        Training Miles: 25.5 miles        Race Miles: 49.4 miles Walking Miles: 95.65 miles TOTAL MILES: 170.55 miles

August 2018 Total Running Miles: 59.05 miles        Training Miles: 25.85 miles        Race Miles: 33.2 miles Walking Miles: 49.69 miles TOTAL MILES: 108.74 miles

September 2018 Total Running Miles: 27.3 miles        Training Miles: 8.0 miles        Race Miles: 19.3 miles Walking Miles: 44.84 miles TOTAL MILES: 72.14 miles

2018 Miles

Total Running Miles: 459.25 miles        Training Miles: 204.45 miles        Race Miles: 254.8 miles Walking Miles: 775.79 miles TOTAL MILES: 1,235.04 miles

My estimated race schedule and results for 2018. As always, races are subject to change. Races over 13.1 miles up to the Handcart Days Half Marathon 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 (0:52:30) 14 — Drop13 Big Cottonwood Half Marathon (177); June 9 (3:39:28) 15 — Oquirrh Mountain Half Marathon (178); June 16 (2:50:27.2) 16 — AF Canyon Run Against Cancer (179); June 23 (2:49:13.3) 17 — Surf City Run 5K; July 4 (0:38:02) 18 — Run4fun Trail Run; July 14 (3:17:39) 19 — Bountiful Handcart Days Half Marathon (180); July 21 (3:49:54) 20 — Deseret News Half Marathon; July 24 (2:51:09) 21 — Timp Half; July 28 * 22 — Elephant Rock Trail Run 7 Miler; August 11 (1:59:42) 23 — Run Elevated Half Marathon; August 18 (2:46:54) 24 — Mt. Nebo Half; August 25 (2:43:15) 25 — East Canyon 10K; September 1 (1:17:17) 26 — Revel Big Cottonwood Half Marathon; September 8 (2:56:46) 27 — Moonlight Half Marathon; September 21 28 — Ragnar Sunset Relay; October 6 30 — The Haunted Half: Salt Lake City; October 20 31 — The Haunted Half: Provo City; October 27 * 32 — Holiday Heroes 5K; November 3 33 — Sandy City Turkey Trot 5K; November 10 33 — South Davis Turkey 10K; November 22 34 — The Bakers Dozen Half Marathon; December 1 35 — Capstone Half Marathon; December 8

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