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Location:

South Weber,UT,

Member Since:

May 09, 2012

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Personal Records:

800 Meters 1:50.14 (Track-BYU)

1500 Meters 3:42.07 (Track-Stanford) Likely the best race of my life; converts to a 3:59.85 Mile

5000 Meters 14:20 (Track-Stanford)

8000 Meters 23:53 (Cross Country-Pre Nationals Iowa)

10000 Meters 29:57 (Track-Stanford)

Half Marathon (Mesa-Phoenix Half) 1:05:11

Marathon (St George) 2:16:09

Short-Term Running Goals:

2017 Races:

Mesa-Phoenix Half - 3rd Place 1:05:11 PR

Ogden WRC 10-Miler - 1st Place 55:46

Provo City Half - 1st Place 1:06:33

Ogden Marathon - 2nd Place 2:25:46

Long-Term Running Goals:

My main goal is just to stay healthy. I was injured every year in my college career except for one. I would like to reverse that trend and always stay injury-free.

Personal:

I am a family man. I am married to my beautiful wife Amy (who also ran at Weber and is quite the runner). We have four beautiful daughters named Evelyn (6 years old), Hannah (4 year old), Nora (2 year old), and Iris (5 months).

Twitter handle: @RunnerRiley7

Instagram RunnerRiley7

I am supported by Brooks

I am a Generation Ucan elite athlete

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Salomon Pro Wings 2 Lifetime Miles:						161.10
Brooks PureCadence 5 Lifetime Miles:						101.85
Brooks Adrenaline 17 Lifetime Miles:						161.85
Brooks Transcend 4 Lifetime Miles:						219.45
Brooks Ravenna 8 Lifetime Miles:						225.10
Brooks PureCadence 6 Lifetime Miles:						188.10
Brooks Launch 4 Lifetime Miles:						107.50
Brooks Glycerin 14 Lifetime Miles:						101.47
Brooks Hyperion Lifetime Miles:						92.13
Brooks Caldera Lifetime Miles:						31.10

Sat, Sep 14, 2013

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
2.00	20.10	0.00	0.00	22.10

LONG RUN

Bryant and I did the same long run as on Labor Day, except we added two miles by turning around at mile 7 and running uphill for one mile to simulate Veyo Hill. We did only 1-mile warm up and then started rolling. We did the first 20 miles at 5:35 average. Then we cooled down the rest of the way to the car. Total mileage was 22.1 at 5:39 average.

I think this is the best week of training I've had, maybe ever. My highest mileage ever is 92 and that's what I hit this week. Plus I hit several MP miles and a good mile repeats workout. So, I'm very happy with where my training is at and feeling very confident heading into St. George that the marathon breakthrough I've waited for is there for the taking.

I think I'll try to get out for a 2-mile shakeout tonight, we'll see though.

Pearl Izumi EM Road M3 Miles: 22.10

Weight: 148.40

Comments

From Jason D on Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 10:25:30 from 68.80.27.222

Excellent week, Riley. That's quite a long run! Your breakthrough is coming.

From Derek D on Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 11:59:54 from 68.109.132.154

Awesome run Riley. You are more than ready. Take care of yourself the next three weeks. You've done all the hard work you can do.

From Matt Poulsen on Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 12:27:26 from 98.202.242.213

Very impressive week, Riley! You are an animal! Great runs too: aerobic builder, mile repeats, long run; you did it all. And all during a high-mileage week. And with a cold (yep, just trying to be like me :). Hope you feel better soon. Look at your weight as well! Keep up the great work. You are definitely ready. I'm excited for you.

From Josh E on Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 12:31:28 from 75.162.218.78

Looks like it's all coming together. Way to get after it this cycle!

From Fritz on Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 12:40:53 from 65.100.192.74

Great run and week of running Riley. You are set up well for SGM. Should be a good time.

From Jake K on Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 14:33:05 from 97.65.172.196

Good idea to throw in that uphill in the middle. Nice simulation.

From Dave Olson on Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 15:44:40 from 67.182.237.143

Such a sick run! All I can say. You aren't normal.

From allie on Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 16:00:26 from 161.38.221.168

what a great week of training -- you are well-prepared for st. george.

From scottkeate on Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 17:25:42 from 71.199.4.146

You are looking so strong right now! Awesome average pace for 20 freaking miles.

I'd say you're very ready for that break-through performance at SGM. You have certainly been laser focused on your training and diet this year. Thanks for being so inspiring.

From Holt on Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 19:01:26 from 67.2.237.42

I don't think you'll be fading back my way this time! Looking awesome.

From Brandon on Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 09:26:56 from 70.208.7.51

wow Riley :). you've set it all up, it's going to be fun to see how it turns out.

From Andrea on Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 09:58:37 from 72.37.171.52

The increase in mileage and all the aerobic builders have definitely gotten you the most prepared for a marathon than ever before. Really excited to see a breakthrough race from you.

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