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Location:

Salt Lake City,UT,

Member Since:

May 22, 2012

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

5k - 16:40 (2014 SLCTC Winter Series)

Half - 1:15:26 (2014 Canyonlands)

Full - 2:34:17 (2014 Boston)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay in shape

Personal:

Married with sons ages 8 and 4

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Merrell Road Glove Lifetime Miles: 92.47
Brooks Defyance 3 Lifetime Miles: 670.34
New Balance MR 1400 (2) Lifetime Miles: 469.02
Brooks Cascadia 7 Lifetime Miles: 552.10
Saucony Fastwitch 6 (Orange 10.5) Lifetime Miles: 238.47
Saucony Ride 5 Lifetime Miles: 270.14
UA Cold Gear Rubber Lifetime Miles: 398.72
Kinvara 5 Test Lifetime Miles: 537.10
Asics Hyper Speed 6 Lifetime Miles: 128.90
Kinvara 5 (May 2014) Lifetime Miles: 464.01
Altra Loan Peak 1.5 (free) Lifetime Miles: 109.83
New Balance RC 1400 Lifetime Miles: 414.63
Brooks PureFlow 4 (June 15) Lifetime Miles: 380.33
PT Lifetime Miles: 14.00
Brooks Launch 7 (9-15) Lifetime Miles: 234.59
Treadmill 2016 Lifetime Miles: 38.39
Brooks Cascadia May 2015 Lifetime Miles: 120.74
Treadmill 2017 Lifetime Miles: 3.10
Race: Alta Peruvian 8K Downhill Dash (4.971 Miles) 00:24:32, Place overall: 6, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.400.005.000.0020.40

AM

Sluggish run this morning. I had about a two hour window and didn't take advantage. I ran too hard the last two days perhaps. Loop from home to liberty and sugarhouse and back.1:59:53 with 700 ft up. I am still hopeful I can race well this afternoon. I have run in these Kinvara 4s 9 times and I've had 8 subpar runs in them. I am starting to wonder if it's the shoes.

PM

My first downhill dash. This is by far the best racing event in the state that I have experienced. The competition is great and the experience of PRing with each mile while having my shoes catch fire will be unforgettable. I have about a 2 inch blister on the outside of my foot because of the seem on my left shoe. The other interesting thing about this race is that most run/race in the morning and then do it again just letting the dowhill make up for any shortcomings.

The race itself. Starts just above the lodge as the road crests to a steep grade. I began running and my body immediately protested the pace. I was running with Rob, Kevin and James for the first bit and I was unsure whether I should continue the pace. By mile 1, the blister was already formed and my foot was on fire. At some point in mile 2, James passed me and I followed him through mile 3. I then passed him and chased Walter who was not flying down the hill like I would have guessed. I almost got him but ran out of road - I later learned he was dealing with some sort of upper body distress and each step was hurting him pretty bad. Splits were 4:53, 4:57, 5:03, 4:58 and 4:41 for the last near mile. I think - don't have my Garmin now. My feet were on fire, but otherwise it wasn't painful. Afterward, there was a great awards ceremony, dinner and hot tub. The goal was sub 5 every mile so disappointed by mile 3. Very fun evening and nice to officially meet a few more bloggers.

New Balance MR 1400 (2) Miles: 6.00Saucony Kinvara 4 (halloween Fright) Miles: 14.40
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Fritz on Sun, Sep 08, 2013 at 11:51:17 from 65.100.192.74

Nice job Josh. I am glad you escaped the downhill dash in one piece.

From RileyCook on Sun, Sep 08, 2013 at 12:24:20 from 174.52.234.49

Nice job Josh. It was great seeing you up there! I agree it's a very fun race (in a sick and twisted sort of way). But there's nothing like seeing those crazy fast paces on your watch and your body just flying down that canyon.

From Jake K on Sun, Sep 08, 2013 at 12:38:19 from 67.177.11.154

Good seeing you Josh. Fun night up there. I'm committed to keeping this going in some capacity. Next year = Sub 4 mile.

From Steve on Sun, Sep 08, 2013 at 12:40:33 from 66.87.112.125

Awesome job. You cruised that one!

From Amiee on Sun, Sep 08, 2013 at 14:05:38 from 166.70.240.95

Wow, super speedy! So fun to meet you and your cute lil' kiddos this weekend!

From allie on Sun, Sep 08, 2013 at 14:32:50 from 97.117.86.71

yeah, any race where your shoes catch fire is a winner.

your kids are so cute.

From Rob Murphy on Sun, Sep 08, 2013 at 21:49:32 from 24.10.249.165

You looked great out there Josh. Another breakthrough for you.

From Josh E on Mon, Sep 09, 2013 at 13:00:25 from 205.235.104.4

Thanks everyone. I just reread this and I said fire a lot. Good thing proofreading isn't a big deal on this site. Fire.

From SpencerSimpson on Mon, Sep 09, 2013 at 15:03:50 from 63.82.19.2

love the report Josh. You are headed for some great fun. Great effort today. Fun time for 8k. Wish this was still an event they could do. Hope someone picks it up...

From Camillo on Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 14:17:02 from 79.43.210.76

Josh,

it was a lot of fun and your speed and consistency is really impressive.

Great job!!

From Andrea on Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 14:43:39 from 72.37.171.52

Great race and so glad to finally meet you and your family as well!

From Josh E on Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 19:17:09 from 75.162.218.78

Eugenio - Thanks - you had a great time on your most recent race as well. And that was with two races in a week!

Andrea- Nice to meet you as well. I look forward to competing with you when you are 100%!

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