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Location:

North Ogden,UT,U.S.

Member Since:

May 23, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

5K- 14:58, 10K- 31:05, 1/2- 1:06:47 Marathon- 2:23:29

3rd- Park City Marathon 2008

3rd and 4th Ogden Marathon 2010; 12'

5th, 3rd, and 7th- Utah Valley Marathon 2011;14'; 16'

9th, 3rd,11th, 8th, 5th, 8th St. George Marathon 2010, 11',13',14',15'16'

2nd- Deseret News Marathon 2015

1st- SandHollow Marathon- 2016 (CR***)

Short-Term Running Goals:

2024 POTENTIAL RACES

Long-Term Running Goals:

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.

-Helen Keller

Personal:

Married to Nikki we have 4 children. Jaerdan, Korver, Grady and Lyla McKell

Head XC/Track Coach at Weber High

Graduated from Weber State with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Athletic Therapy.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	257.46

Mon, Sep 28, 2015

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
9.01	0.00	0.00	0.00	9.01

Met Jon, Ken and Riley at the 21st pond. Did an easy out and back to the Ogden Canyon. Its officially Marathon week, and I cannot believe that the time has come to taper and put the Summer mileage to the test. Along with Marathon week becomes crazy marathon dreams! I had my first last night, and it was the typical I missed the bus dream. In this dream everything I tried to do to catch the bus wasnt happening. For instance a never ending hallway in the Hotel. Hopefully this wont come to pass.

I am grateful for the early morning runs with the Ogden Crew. Definitely wouldnt be in the shape that I am this year without them! Here's to more restless nights as the marathon gets closer!

Skechers GORun Strada Miles: 9.01

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From JPark on Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 13:24:44 from 76.8.212.219

Dude, you're ready to throw down a good one. It's awesome to see the synergies the Ogden Crew (and UV guys/crew) get from training together. You guys are lucky to have such a good group.

Funny you mention the dream thing. It usually happens to me every year within a few weeks of a big race too. I haven't had one yet this year though. But its usually a similar thing... Missed the start of the race and am frantically trying to catch up. Last year I think it involved riding subways and going through building hallways, etc. Nothing resembling the actual course. Crazy. While in the moment, you feel such despair; all this hard work training good for nothing! I would guess such dreams are pretty common place for runners.

From Ben VanBeekum on Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 14:35:40 from 199.190.170.29

Justin

I am primed and ready to go! No excuse race for me. Training has gone well and plan on going for broke like always. I totally agree with the training group, sometimes I feel spoiled and also dont realize what I have.

How are you feeling? Your training has been spot on since July. Far as I'm concerned I think a PR is coming your way! Also if you dont mind, what is the goal? Ive always enjoyed working the miles with ya, maybe we can again this year.

From JPark on Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 22:34:22 from 67.172.224.201

The mileage and consistency have been okay and I am/have been relatively healthy, but I haven't been able to find my top gears this year. No big workouts to build a lot of confidence. Honestly, I'd be happy with sub-2:30 this year, and that may be a stretch. Going to give it my best, but I don't have super high hopes. I'd love to work with ya, but you're in way better shape and I expect you'll be well ahead of me from the gun. There should be plenty of fast company for ya to work with though. PR is definitely there for your taking, go get it!

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