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Location:

Bountiful,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jan 24, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Winner of 1994 Teton Dam Half Marathon, 1:25:01.

Best Marathon: 3:23:40. (Deseret News 2006).

Completed Utah Grand Slam (2006).

Completed 8 Marathons in 1 year, the last four were each two weeks apart.

Marathons to date: 25.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Stay Healthy

Sub 3:15 Marathon

Train consistently

Finish in the top 10% at all races 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 3 hr marathon

Complete a 100 miler

1st Overall at any race

 

 

Personal:

Hi, my name is Matt and I love to run! I especially enjoy trail running. I am married to Susie and we have six children Connor-10, Jed-8, Jaxine-7, Evan-4, Eliza-2, and Susanna-0. Look for me at your next race, I wear the same bright yellow Twinkies shirt at all my races.

Favorite Course: Mid-Mountain Marathon, Park City, Utah

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Happy New Year!!!

I went to Draper this morning and ran with Mary Ann, Craig, and Soren on the Porter Rockwell trail. The trail had some snow on it but was mostly clear. We ran the course of the New Years Day 5k, but I didn't stick around for the race. It was a great way to start the year.

This afternoon we took the kids bowling. They did great and I bowled a 70. Typical for me.

Since it's a new year, it's time for some new goals. My number one goal for this year is to keep my pain level low enough that I can get out of bed and run. This year I also want to qualify for Boston. I plan to do that at the Mesa Falls Marathon in August. I also want to run to the top of Bountiful Peak. This was on my list of things to do last year, but I never made it. Other than that, I just want to discover some new trails and make some more running friends. I will probably go on some wild adventures this year, but I haven't set specific goals for that.

2011 is going to be one exciting year. 

2010 Race Schedule
Jan 30: Kahtoolha Snowshoe 50k 8:04:18
Mar 27: Buffalo Run 50 Miler 8:59:55
May 15: Grandeur Peak 10 Miler 2:22:11
May 22: Timpanogos Trail Marathon 5:05:09
May 31: Memorial Day 5k 37:50
Jun 12: Teton Dam Marathon 3:23:44
Jun 26: Logan Peak Trail Run 5:44:03
Jul 10: RHPC 1/2 Marathon 1:47:55
Jul 24: Deseret News Marathon 
3:47:01
Jul 31: Speedgoat 50k 8:20:45
Aug 7: Jupiter Peak Steeplechase 2:37:36

Oct 9: Layton Marathon 6:12:04  

Comments
From Burt on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 19:44:58 from 24.121.213.70

Nice job Twinks. I hope that 70 wasn't with the kiddie rails up.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 20:30:31 from 67.2.114.66

Happy New Year!!!!

(So ... Burt makes a good point ... were the bumpers up?)

Lovin' the good times with the fam!!!

Here's to 2011!!!! :)

From Twinkies on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 22:17:30 from 24.2.82.73

No the bumpers were not up. We had them come up for the kids, but go down for the grown ups.

I don't think I could do much better with the bumpers up though.

From Rye on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 23:54:15 from 174.27.115.129

You have inspired me to try snow shoes this winter....Monday I'm going to give it a try. As far as the bowling goes....at least you are a great runner.

From Smooth on Sun, Jan 02, 2011 at 00:59:14 from 67.2.79.80

Happy New Year! Glad you had a fun day with the fam.

Looks like some adventurous fun are in store for you in 2011. :) :) :)

From Kelli on Sun, Jan 02, 2011 at 17:57:31 from 71.219.84.215

Happy New Year to you, too!!!

I am no good at bowling, either. I need the bumpers on!

From jun on Mon, Jan 03, 2011 at 14:47:52 from 66.239.250.209

Hey man, nice to have you back. I can't wait to do some fun runs with you this year. I really look forward to doing Bountiful Peak, if I can get the invite. Good start to a new year.

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