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Location:

Bountiful,Ut,USA

Member Since:

Sep 22, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

5k 18:44 4 July 2012 C-ville
10K 38:22 24 July 2012 DesNews
Half 1:22:30 18 Aug 2012 Hobble
Full 3:00:35 29 Sep 2012 Huntsville

Short-Term Running Goals:

Sign up for a race > 5k, run well.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep on running.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Trails Lifetime Miles:						551.40
Grass Lifetime Miles:						72.50
Pavement Lifetime Miles:						2225.20
Stroller Lifetime Miles:						438.80
Navy Crocs Lifetime Miles:						378.70
Nordic Track TM Lifetime Miles:						1015.77
Green Mirage 2 Lifetime Miles:						494.70
Orange Mirage 3 Lifetime Miles:						514.90
Glow In The Dark Mirage 3 Lifetime Miles:						461.25
Navy Blue Mirage Lifetime Miles:						216.90

Wed, Mar 28, 2012

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
10.50	0.00	10.50

I had a better workout last night. Instead of being acted upon, I acted. 2 miles at 7 mph, then the rest at 8 mph. After two nights of bumping along, it felt great to get on top of things, and run a little harder/sweatier. 3 older kids joined me for "24" viewing. Several head-shots later, I wish they hadn't.

I tried Jake's mtn dew concoction, minus the electrolyte plus the fizz. It tasted great, and was my first dew since Sunday. I didn't have any fancy bottles though, just an ugly, restaurant-grade tumbler from Bintz. So far, they have proven indestructible, but the kids have still lost a few of them.

I'm soliciting recommendations for books that are set in or about New England. I'm set with John Adams, but I need some stuff for the younger readers (13-18). One of the kids devours facts/historical, but the rest enjoy fiction/fantasy.

Treadmill Miles: 10.50	Omni 9 With Red Dots Miles: 10.50

Comments

From allie on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 12:11:35 from 161.38.218.168

johnny tremain.

From Jake K on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 12:21:22 from 155.100.226.54

National Treasure!

So basically you just drank mountain dew. That wasn't my concoction - that one was invented by Hillbilly Willy!!

From Kam on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 12:30:45 from 68.66.163.179

allie, have you read it? I know it's a Newberry, and maybe I read it when I was 10...is it any good?

Jake, it's scary that there are people out there like us that know the marketing department backstory for a beverage we over-consume. I guess advertising works.

From Jake K on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 12:34:20 from 155.100.226.54

He's my favorite person from Knoxville, TN! I mean... ugh, SECOND favorite after Andrea of course!

From allie on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 12:35:06 from 161.38.218.168

i read it in fifth grade...it's not bad, but maybe not the best suggestion for the 13 to 18-year old crowd. i've just always wanted to say 'johnny tremain' on this blog, so i took advantage of the opportunity.

try this: http://www.bu.edu/library/guides/boston/books.html#Literature

From RAD on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 12:39:06 from 98.202.23.178

No book recommendations here, sorry.

However, I like your idea of fueling. When I was in Jr High that is all I ate for lunch - and a chocolate Dunford Donut :) I was the picture of health!

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