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Location:

SLC,UT,

Member Since:

Apr 28, 2011

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

PR Table and Notable Races

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

All race results:
2011 - 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - 2015 - 2016

Personal:

Favorite Blogs:

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Mon, Jul 02, 2012

Running Miles	Swimming Yards	Bike Miles
24.40	0.00	0.00

AM (1) - 3.5 miles easy jog + hot tub while everyone was asleep or pretending to be asleep.

AM (2) - 12 miles loop around Navajo Lake. This was an incredible run. Kevin and I ran while Andrea and Amiee rode mountain bikes. First couple miles on a dirt road, then we cut off to some of the smoothest rolling single track I've ever run on. And... it was all above 9000 feet. The last couple miles took us though an old lava field. This route had everything.

After the run/bike, we went for a short hike to Cascade Falls. Then checked out a scenic area around Cedar Breaks. Now I'm taking a breather and gearing up for another big adventure tonight... more to come...

PM - 8.9 miles to the top of Brian Head Peak and partway back down. 1700+ foot climb over 6 miles to the summit (11,307). The rest of the crew drove to the 3 mile mark, I started from our hotel and met them there. Andrea and Amiee rode mountain bikes to the top, Kevin and I ran up and kept a pretty solid pace all the way. Scroll all the way down for the photos from this run... AMAZING!!!!

OK lots of pics today... here's the shots from the run up to the top of Brian Head peak...

What a run!!!

Comments

From ACorn on Mon, Jul 02, 2012 at 21:48:28 from 24.2.76.146

What an awesome place to vacation and train, way to get 3 runs in! Have loads of fun!

From DaleG on Mon, Jul 02, 2012 at 22:32:08 from 71.199.57.238

Oh, to be young and care free. LOL

I really miss going to places like that. However, you guys are inspiring me to get out and explore more.

From Rob on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 08:00:19 from 206.71.84.68

Very cool, I agree, I need to get out more.

From Rachelle on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 10:08:44 from 159.212.71.25

Saweeet! It looks like you guys are having an AWESOME trip and getting some great training in as well. Thanks for sharing the pictures it is a great distraction from work.

From jun on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 11:02:38 from 205.158.160.209

Wow, I think I recognize all of those trails from days down at SUU. Awesome. I LOVE Brian Head. The trails and climbing are really under-appreciated.

From RAD on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 11:38:41 from 98.202.23.178

Navajo Lake - my new destination run! Awesome day! Love the peak jumping pic.

From Collin94 on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 12:36:17 from 77.169.48.115

Wow, what a views. Amazing to hear that you are having a awesome day. if you want, can you send me your mail adress, so we can discuss some trainingplans my coach and i had. I just want to see if you like them. :-)

my adress is collin_slayer@hotmail.com

From Holt on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 14:44:07 from 67.2.240.4

Glad your not getting burned up up there! Be careful and have a blast!

From Jake K on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 18:30:38 from 216.241.207.3

It hardly counts as training when its this much fun!!

Navajo Lake is a great place to run. Highly recommended. I think I'm going to put together a big list of cool places to run down in this area... there's not a lot of information out there, but its seriously the best place I've ever been for high altitude soft surface running! No wonder Cam Levins is so fast! :-)

Collin I will email you when I get back.

From Rob Murphy on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 18:40:40 from 24.10.249.165

Shirtless King of America...

Jake Krong vs. Matthew McConaughey

From JasonD on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 18:52:13 from 24.1.80.94

Triples?! You are one sick puppy, Jake! I'd gladly exchange the Midwest concrete for some of those dirt roads.

From Jake K on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 18:57:23 from 216.241.207.3

Rob - I hate wearing clothes... to me, a good vacation is one where I wear a shirt as few times as possible. Saves on laundry too.

From Rob Murphy on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 19:15:17 from 24.10.249.165

I'm sorry, I couldn't resist.

I actually went to see "Magic Mike" with Ann a couple days ago. That's how secure I am.

From MichelleL on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 19:37:29 from 42.98.254.64

This looks so fun. And what a bunch of skinnies you all are!

I am afraid I am completely anti shirt now as well. It becomes habit too. Not sure I will want to wear a shirt when I am in Utah even if it's cool.

From Jake K on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 20:39:07 from 216.241.207.3

It won't be cool, Michelle... the whole state is on fire!

From Fritz on Sun, Jul 08, 2012 at 20:12:17 from 76.27.28.67

This is the pic of Anton K. I was reminded of when I saw the pic of you of Kevin. I guess the backdrop in his picture is a bit better but at least you guys are still running.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4xMske-B6FM/SpHht3QJwpI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/Wc9GSaJCf5s/s1600/Leadville2009DNF.jpg

2009 Leadville Race Report

http://antonkrupicka.blogspot.com/2009/08/leadville-100-2009-dnf.html

From Jake K on Sun, Jul 08, 2012 at 20:25:56 from 67.177.11.154

Anton has some big pecs!

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