Justin Park

May 09, 2024

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Location:

Sandy,UT,USA

Member Since:

Oct 05, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

PRs (all aided)
- Marathon - Pocatello 2012 - 2:26:10 (1st overall); St. George 2012 - 2:24:08 (7th overall)
- Half Marathon - Timpanogos 2012 - 1:08:51 (2nd overall); Hobble Creek 2012 - 1:08:27 (3rd overall)
- 10K - Deseret News 2005 - 32:39

Other
- Ran track and cross country in high school
- Did not run in college
- Veteran of 14 marathons and numerous half marathons
- Ran the 2010 New York City Marathon as a charity runner with Team For Kids. Finished 2:33:51 (83rd overall). The entire experience from the fundraising to the race itself was absolutely incredible!

2014 TENTATIVE RACING SCHEDULE:
TBD

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run 6-days a week and maintain a decent base level of fitness. Upwards of 50-60 per week would be great. Adjust to my new work position, use time wisely, and keep negative stress at bay. Hopefully make a good run at Ogden this spring.

Balance family, work, running, and the other important things in my life.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Enjoy running and continue doing it consistently. Stay healthy and avoid injury as much as possible. Have fun!

Continue chasing PRs while I still can, particularly in the marathon and half marathon. Explore new races, improve training, build friendships, and learn from the wisdom and experience of the numerous great runners here in Utah. Run well into my old age.

 

Personal:

I live in Sandy, UT with my wife (Lindsay) and 2 kids. I love running the roads through my neighborhood and near Little Cottonwood Canyon. I also do a fair amount of treadmill running at the Life Centre Athletic Club. Aside from running, I love road and moutain cycling.

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Asics Bandito (Sept '09) Lifetime Miles: 164.40
Brooks PureFlow (Blue - Jun '12) Lifetime Miles: 1070.40
Adidas Aegis 2 (Jun '12) Lifetime Miles: 708.90
Asics Hyperspeed 4 (Sept '11) Lifetime Miles: 114.85
Nike LunaRacer (Aug '12) Lifetime Miles: 148.60
Nike Free 3.0 V4 (Jan '13) Lifetime Miles: 383.45
Adidas Energy Boost (Jun '13) Lifetime Miles: 872.10
Saucony Ride 7 (Oct '13) Lifetime Miles: 943.80
Brooks PureFlow 3 (Apr '14) Lifetime Miles: 603.10
Saucony Kinvara 4 (Apr '14) Lifetime Miles: 251.75
Nike LunaRacer 3 (Jul '14) Lifetime Miles: 174.05
Saucony Zealot (Jul '15) Lifetime Miles: 300.75
Asics Nimbus 17 (Jul '15) Lifetime Miles: 258.95
Adidas Adios Boost 2 (Jul '15) Lifetime Miles: 264.65
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.900.000.000.0010.90

A.M. - Treadmill run again, this time back at my home gym. Got home late last night from San Fran. All flat:

5 minutes @ 9.5 mph
5 mins @ 10.0
5 mins @ 10.5
25 mins @ 11.0
20 mins @ 11.5

Solid run for me, but I've got to admit that my gym's treadmills feel easier than the ones at the Hyatt hotels I've been staying in (see yesterday and two weeks ago).

P.M. - Millcreek ride (~40 miles) 

Adidas Aegis 2 (Jun '12) Miles: 10.90
Comments
From RileyCook on Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 10:13:56 from 132.3.45.68

Very good run Justin. You have just as good of a shot as anyone at winning the marathon next weekend. It's going to be fun!

From JPark on Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 10:22:27 from 174.52.34.169

The race is definitely going to be fun. I am so looking forward to it. There's no chance of me winning. Not with all the great talent that's going to be there, including yourself. I'd be stoked with another top-10 finish and a personal course PR. I look forward to meeting you in person.

From RileyCook on Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 10:31:40 from 132.3.45.68

I honestly disagree--I think you have as good of a shot as anyone at winning.

There is tons of talent but the talent is all on similar levels. I'm not saying you should go in trying to win it necessarily, but I am saying if you're feeling it don't be scared to leave some people behind.

I have to believe your 2:26 solo effort at Pokey is equilvalent to a 2:23-ish at St. George with company.

I look forward to meeting you as well.

From Fritz on Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 15:09:04 from 65.116.116.6

I think all treadmills have slightly different calibration so one day you might be working harder and then another day it might be easier. I would just find the easy one and convince yourself that you are really that fast. :) are you guys running a 5k this weekend? I am probably running the one at Wheeler Farm.

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