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Location:

Marriott Slaterville,UT,

Member Since:

Mar 08, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Let's see, Finally ran Boston 2004. Broke 100 miles for 24 hours in 2005.  Finished the Wasatch 100 three times now.  4th place in the Across the Years 24 hour race 2007/2008

PR's:

5K - 21:03 (a long time ago), around 23:00 currently

10K - 44:??

1/2 marathon - 1:36

Marathon 3:21

50K - 5:05

50 mile - 8:59

100K - 11:37

100 mile - 22:18

24 hour - 106.65 miles

72 hours - 167.77 miles

2006 Wasatch 100 34:23

2008 Wasatch 100 32:22

2009 Wasatch 100 33:57

2009 2nd place 50-54 age group Striders Winter Training Series

Short-Term Running Goals:

Direct a successful Antelope Island Buffalo run in March 2011, Mountain View Trail Half Marathon in October, and the Antelope Island 50K/100K in November. 

Tenative 2011 race and run schedule - Bonneville Shoreline Trail Marathon, Grandeur Peak fun run, Timp Trail Marathon, Pocatello 50 mile, Western States 100 mile, Vermont 100 mile, Leadville 100 mile, Wasatch 100 mile (yep, trying for the grand slam of ultrarunning), Striders Winter training series, Moab Red Hot 50K, Red Mountain 50K, Survivor Series 10K (Rockford, IL), Grand Canyon Double crossing, Zion traverse, Boise Half Ironman (my first tri).  Might Run the Ogden Valley 50 mile, the Pony Express 50 mile and maybe the Chimera 100 in November.  I'm a memeber of the Wasatch Speedgoat Mountain Racing Team (www.wasatchspeedgoat.com).  One of my major goals is to not embarass the team with poor finishes.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay injury free and still be able to outrun kids half my age.  Stay fit enough to keep up with my grandson.

Personal:

52, married for 30 years to the same wonderful woman, 2 grown kids, 1 grandson.

That's my son and I in the picture at the 2007 Buffalo Run.  He's always a big help and a pretty cool kid.

I direct the Antelope Island Buffalo Run, the Mountain View Trail Half Marathon, and the Antelope Island 50K/100K, all on Antelope Island State Park.  The website is www.buffalorun.org

Come on out and run it, we have a good time.

I post some of my more interesting runs at my blog www.ultrajim.blogspot.com.  Check it out.

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Felt much better today.  My legs were still tired but the mental attitude was good.  I actually felt strong enough to push into a tempo pace and wanted to do more when I finished.  I think I'll jump on the treadmill for a few more when I get home.

Comments
From tarzan on Wed, Dec 03, 2008 at 17:41:25

Glad you are feeling better today. I've been announcing the Buffalo Run to any and all I meet.

From ultrajim on Wed, Dec 03, 2008 at 17:47:06

Cool, I got 9 entries yesterday. I think I have around 70 now.

From DonGardinero on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 02:08:48

Jim...

I'm going to send in my application for the buffalo run 25k, soon.

I have a question about the pre-race check-in the morning of the race. It says it starts at 4:30 am, but when is the latest we can check in at the parking lot before the main entrance? Since I'm running the 25k and it starts at 9:00 am, I don't think I'll get out there too early.

Thanks

Dale

P.S. I've talked someone else into running the race.

From ultrajim on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 13:34:12

Dale,

We had someone at the main gate until around 8:30 this year, so I would imagine that we'll do the same for next year.

Up to 77 entries as of today. 41 of them are for the 50 mile. Only a handful for the 25K.

From tarzan on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 14:05:15

That's interesting Jim. Weren't you almost full by last year at this time?

I've decided I will enjoy the race more this year if I don't high center my jeep before the race starts. :)

From ultrajim on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 17:01:42

Actually the race was full by the week before Thanksgiving.

From tarzan on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 17:04:08

Must be too many other ultras coming up in Utah now. I know I am doing a 50K in St. George in April and another 50K from Fort Williams in May and they are both newer than yours.

Oh well - you will always have me running. :)

From DonGardinero on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 17:42:40

Tarzan...

I'm doing that 50k in St. George next April, too!!! I'm really looking forward to both of these races.

From tarzan on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 18:50:17

Don - cool about the race! My friend Leslie ran it last week the week after Odgen Marathon and said she really liked it. It is easier than the Buffalo Run - but you can't beat the challenge of outrunning a buffalo!

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