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Salt Lake City,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jul 23, 2006

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Male

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Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

5k 16:16 / 10k 33:12 / half marathon 1:12:28/ marathon 2:32:59/ 100 miles: 34 hours, nine minutes (Wasatch 100).


Short-Term Running Goals:

Compress six months of marathon training into six weeks.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay curious.

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I'm an attorney in Salt Lake City. Married to Heather. We have two little boys.


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Race: Deseret News 10k (6.2 Miles) 00:33:13
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.300.006.200.000.0015.50

Deseret News 10k. It took me a while to make up my mind about running this race, but I'm glad that I did. It takes a toll in terms of effort and recovery time, but it is a good test of fitness and the field is so full of strong runners that you're never wanting for company.

My plan was to try to run a smarter race than I did last year and hopefully run faster too--with the ultimate goal of running sub 33. I decided I would go out a little more conservatively and then try to push miles 5 & 6 a little harder at the end since that's where I was losing time last year. I did run a smarter race, but not a faster one.

I warmed up 3 miles before the race (2 w/ Josh & Megan). Lots of fit runners at the start. It's so loaded with talent (of both genders) that I am happy to just get lost in the mix. I nearly did get lost in the mix as the race started and I was cut off in the worst way by a woman that I would end up passing very soon. Nearly forced me into the gutter.

Last year my splits were 4:53 and 4:56 for miles 1 & 2. This year I wanted to back off to ~5:00 pace. And I was close, 5:04 and 5:01. I started running with Adam at mile 2 and we were stride for stride through about mile 3 when he put a little gap on me and I just hung back a bit. Albert Wint, who I understood to be taking a break from racing, was with us too. Also a couple of speedy women were in the mix. One of them would end up crushing me. Mile 3 split in 5:24. (My goal for that mile was 5:20, so a little off pace). Albert and Adam were battling for a while and then Albert dropped back a bit behind us. I was feeling physiologically good, but the brain's messages to the legs to "run faster" were not being well understood.

We made the turn to 200 E. along the Parade route. Spectators much nicer this year--probably because I was with the lead women and they were getting lots of cheers. Mile 4 in 5:19. Goal was 5:15, so now I'm thinking that I'm losing time I can't regain in miles 5 & 6. The goal for mile 5 was another 5:20, but I only managed 5:25. At this point, it seemed a challenge to get under 33 without a huge mile 6, but that mile is tough to make up any time on. The goal was 5:40 and I ran 5:44. As we closed for home, Albert had overtaken Adam and they were both about 20 feet in front of me. With a tenth or so to go, I decided that it was worth contributing a solid kick to the morning at least to see if I could test myself a little to put in a good effort while hurting. I nipped Adam and Albert and maybe a high schooler or two. As I finished, I saw the clock turn to 33:13, so I assume that will be my official time. It's possible with the chip timining I may be 33:12 and change, but the bottom line is it's pretty much exactly the same time I ran last year.

At the end of the day I did run a smarter, better proportioned race than last year. But I think I got a little comfortable in spots where I needed to keep the gas pedal down. That's the challenge in 5k and 10k almost without exception--push the entire race and never let up.

Cody met up with Adam & I at the end and we ran back toward the start. We missed the marathon leaders, but saw Bill Cobler come through running completely by himself on Foothill Dr. It looked pretty lonely, but he was strong. Adam & I tacked on a little more so I got 6.3 for the cooldown. After the run, Cody treated me to a delicious breakfast at Cucina on 2nd Ave. Thanks for the chow.

I wonder if I may have hit my maximum speed on this race, considering I didn't improve over last year. A better question is whether it is important to me to run faster than I have on this course.

Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 18:40:17

Nice run, sorry you missed your goal...but nice kick! A downhill course like that is a strategic race and it is a matter of finding the right mix to maximize your potential.

From James on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 19:19:15

Way to throw down on your buddies and the high schoolers at the end!

From Jon on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 21:21:29

Sounds like a fun race that you ran well (and are consistent year to year). Maybe I'll have to come join you and Adam next year.

From Adam RW on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 21:36:14

Jon, You have to do this one. I was asking Cody why he didn't drag your butt down this year...

Chad, It is always great to run with you but racing with you is even better. You helped motivate me those early miles and showed me how to bring it home. The strength you brought to the finish just shows that the answer to your question is NO you have not reached your maximum speed and YES you still have that sub-33 in your legs... I hope to be with you when you do it.

From dave holt on Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 14:00:02

Good job Chad. I have been wondering about the same thing you did with your racing strategy (fast start vs. slower start/stronger finish). I've decided it is all just a mysterious guessing game.

From Brent on Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 14:16:31

Chad, enjoyed reading your race report. Would not it be nice if they put runners in corrals by time. The start of that race is always a zoo. It seems to me having a kick and the end and passing runners is pretty darn rewarding vs. hanging on. I liked your race strategy.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From MichelleL on Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 18:14:40

Good job on your race again. Glad you and Adam were still speaking at the end of a race a like that! Just after racing this once I don't know if I could ever trust myself to make up time in mile 6. It's tough to be tough at that point.

From walter on Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 22:53:45

I dont think you have hit your maximum speed yet man! You still have some good years ahead of you. Way to kick in the finish though! Albert is a good 10k runner! Good Job.

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