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Marathon: 2:21:12 (Chicago); 2:20:41 (CIM)
Half Marathon: 1:05:45 (Long Beach)
10K: 30:03 (Portland)

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Tue, May 21, 2013
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17.500.000.00

AM - 10 miles. Started with the big group, similar to yesterday. Ran along the river.

PM - 7.5 miles. River run.

I'm so excited about Saucony's product line for 2014. I can't divulge too much, but the level of innovation is through the roof. I'll post some more info about it tomorrow, but in the coming days/weeks I'm going to start building a database of Utah runners who want to participate in wear/fit testing for new products in development. Stay tuned - there will be some good opportunities, and it's going to start with this blog.

Mile Erizione (captain of the 1980 USA "miracle on ice" hockey team) gave a surprise speech at our dinner banquet this evening. Really motivating stuff.

Comments
From Redd on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 16:48:00 from 67.182.221.190

Can you clue us in if they are making running dickies?

From SpencerSimpson on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 17:04:31 from 65.44.123.2

Big fan of saucony. My first pair of running shoes was a pair of pre-jazz blue and grey shoes that my dad got for me. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. My first sub 5 min mile was in a pair of saucony jazz shoes. Didn't even know what a flat or spike was until jr year in high school lol. Anyways, I love the great brands out there like brooks, NB, altra, Mizuno, etc but saucony will always be my first love. Just thought I would share my cheesy love story behind saucony. Glad to hear the news and excited for them to come out with a flat that only weighs 2.0 onzs. :)

From Derek D on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 17:25:04 from 68.109.132.154

Awesome trip you are on. I would love to be at that! I'm glad you get to experience that. Saucony is awesome. I'm not from Utah obviously but I would love to wear test!

From Rob Murphy on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 18:05:55 from 24.10.249.165

Are we going to wax nostalgic about our first pair of running shoes?

Nike Waffle Trainers 1979.

From Lulu Walls on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 18:19:28 from 166.70.240.95

Will only wear test tie-dye shoes with built-in bottle openers!

From SpencerSimpson on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 18:27:40 from 63.82.19.2

much respect @Rob. That's actually pretty cool. I was only 4 in '79. I will still learning how to walk bc I was running barefooted @2yrs. Anyways, cheers to nostalgic! :)

From Jon on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 19:05:18 from 107.203.52.135

I gotta say, the shirt I just got from them is an awesome material. Very lightweight.

From Jake K on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 19:42:59 from 66.228.74.2

Derek - if we expand the field testing program like we want to, Phoenix would be a great place to collect data during the winter months. Coordinating with a group like Bandidos and some of the specialty run stores in the area would be ideal.

Jon - guessing you have the new version of hydralite. People love it.

Spencer - the original Jazz are still so popular... They sell a ton in the originals line. I wear them as "dress" shoes (in all black). Oh and those other companies have some good stuff, but I don't think they stand a chance against what Saucony has coming :-)

Lulu - no tye dye schemes, but the Peregrine 4 is the trail shoe I know you are looking for. It's amazing. But you gotta wait until next year.

I like the idea about talking about first pairs of running shoes. I can't remember what mine were...

Anyways, if it seems like I'm really pushing the company line... Well, I haven't officially signed a contract yet, but I'm going to be working for Saucony now. I'm pretty excited, it's a great opportunity for me personally and since a lot of what I'm doing is going to revolve around field testing, I'll be able to get a lot of people in our running community involved in some very important and meaningful tests that have a big impact on the design / development process. Fun stuff ahead!

From Trevor Baker on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 19:53:50 from 174.27.192.123

Typically you can only be a wear tester if you wear size 9 or 9.5... Still true??

From Jake K on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 20:44:45 from 66.228.74.2

It depends. Traditionally the standard has been W7 and M9, but we are going to try and expand that to W7-9 and M9-11/12. A lot will depend on the specific test being done.

From Lulu Walls on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 21:02:38 from 166.70.240.95

Suweeeeet! Congrats on the gig and I am happy to hear that the Peregrine 4's will be specifically designed for short stumpy feets. But to be serious, I ordered me some Merrill Mix Masters!

From Jake K on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 21:07:22 from 66.228.74.2

Merrell is allowed. They are actually a sister company to Saucony now. Wolverine is the parent company. So you can also wear stride rite, hushuppies, chacos, etc.

From Trevor Baker on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 21:31:29 from 174.27.192.123

That'd be awesome... Size 11 over here! Haha... Enjoy Boston and saucony peeps. Love that company!

From Rob on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 21:34:06 from 204.15.86.95

If they need to test out a new treadmill shoe I'm your man.

From runningafterbabies on Tue, May 21, 2013 at 22:18:17 from 71.195.219.247

Super exciting! You have your dream job. Add me to your database. I love Saucony and would love to be a part of the R&D...keep pushing the W9!

From allie on Wed, May 22, 2013 at 07:24:31 from 161.38.221.168

make sure to give your pitch for glass shoes before you leave.

From Tom K on Wed, May 22, 2013 at 08:33:14 from 71.228.90.171

Non-Utahns?, Utahahans?, Utah-reses? Need not apply? This Floridiot discrimination will not stand! Seriously, I'm glad you are enjoying your meeting, and congratulations on your new gig!

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