2012 Races

St. George Half Marathon (1:59:41)
Rex Lee Run for the Cure 10k (54:36)

Red Rock Relay Moab (10:21:00)

Run of Rememberance 5k (25:27)

Utah Valley Marathon (4:37:00)

AF Canyon Half Marathon (1:58:56)

Freedom Festival 10k (58:10)

Cowley Day 5k (24:44)

Mt. Nebo Half Marathon (1:42:16)

Snow Canyon Half Marathon (1:47:09)

Thankful 13 5k (27:00)

1000 Miles in 2012

 

At the first of the year I set a goal to run 1,000 miles in 2012.  To some that sounds like a lot, to others that's just an ordinary thing.  For me it's something I had never considered until last year, and wasn't completely confident it was something I could accomplish.  After One Marathon, 4 half marathons, a Red Rock Relay, a few other races and a bunch of running with C and on my own I hit 1000 miles.  I'm pleased to say I finished with a month to spare.  Fortunately I was able to run throughout the year with only minor injuries and almost always enjoyed the journey.  Thanks to everyone who ran with me at different times.  Hope you enjoyed 'Running with Ryan' in 2012.

 

 



Thankful 13 5K 2012

Caroline and I debated running the Fleetfeet Turkey Trot as we did last year, or try the Thankful 13 5k at Thanksgiving Point.  Our curiosity of the Thankful 13 won out.  Although it was their first year organizing this race, it went off pretty well.  There was a lengthy uphill stretch and the wind was blowing against us rather swiftly; combine that with it being a bit to cold for comfort and that wasn't the most pleasant stretch, but we still had fun and finished together in 27 minutes.  I debated running the half marathon but decided I didn't want to feel tired all day for Thanksgiving.

R&C before the race

 

 Caroline at the finish

 

Ryan at the finish

 

 finisher medal

 

Snow Canyon Half Marathon 2012

Caroline and I traveled to St. George last night and I ran the Snow Canyon half marathon this morning.  Somehow I forgot my running bag with my sweatshirt, so I froze for an hour after the bus dropped me off at the start before the the race started.  Other than that it was a enjoyable run.  Beautiful Scenery!  Didn't set a personal best, but ran it in a good time, 1:47:09 (second best).  The last 6 miles weren't down hill as much as  I thought they would be, so it challenged me a bit.  I'm up for doing it again next year.

The Scenery!

 At the finish

Yes the girl in pink passed me!

 Sweet finisher medal

Mt. Nebo Half Marathon 2012

This was hyped as an all down hill fast course and the hype was correct.  I felt good today resulting in a good time.  Once again loved the feeling at the finish line.  It's very rewarding.  Had fun running with Bret and Dave.  Hope to do this one again.

Dave: 1:39

Ryan: 1:42

Bret: 1:55

Ryan & Bret at the start

 Ryan and Bret at the finish

Ryan & Dave at the finish

13 Mile August Canyon Run

American Fork canyon has become one of my favorite Saturday routes to run.  The scenery is second to none.  I feel lucky to have such a nice route so close to me.  Early this morning Caroline, Bret and I ran together.  Great company also.

Cowley Day 5k 2012

Caroline and I ran the Cowley Day 5k while in Wyoming.  In high school the week before football season would start I would run out to the tracks and back once or twice in a last minute effort to get ready for practice.  This 5k was the same route, it seemed much easier this time than it used to feel.

Freedom Festival 10k 2012

Caroline and I started the 4th with 5600 other runners at the Freedom Festival 10k in Provo.  Followed this with breakfast at Magleby's with the kids.  Great way to start the celebration.

AF Canyon Half Marathon 2012

Caroline and I, along with many others we know, ran the AF Canyon Half Marathon.  We've been looking forward to this one for a while.  It was a fun morning in a scenic canyon.

Ryan, Caroline and Alisa at the Start Line

R&C

R&C

The Start

Half Way!

C Almost Done

 Ryan almost done

 Jaden, Jamie, Kris and Isaac doing the 5k
(Josie was at her Irish Dance Feis, 5 medals!)

Josie at the Feis

 Jaden & Jamie

 Our Neighbor Bruce

David Relaxing Afterwards (1:52:39)

 Done: Both of us 1:58:56

Injured Toe!

This may prove to be a minor set back on the running thing.  We'll see how it feels while running in a day or two.  I dropped a 5 gallon bucket of paint off of a pallet on to my toe.

Utah Valley Marathon 2012

10 Thoughts on My First Marathon

1. I assumed I wouldn't get much sleep the night before, but actually slept really well.

2. The Marathon was very well organized, making it a pleasant experience. I was impressed.

3. Gary, Brian and Dave's idea of buying sweats at D.I. that they aren't worried about getting back form the start like is a smart idea.

4. The scenery around Wallsburg and Provo Canyon is beautiful. There was plenty of time to look.

5. I was surprised at how many people, including females, went to the bathroom on the side of the road instead of waiting for the next port-o-potty.

6. Stopping to drink a cup of water at each aid station is a must on a marathon (for me anyway).  My legs began to cramp up at around mile 23.

7. There really is a wall you hit at 20 miles.

8. Who ever decided to give out popsicles at the 22nd mile was a genius.

9. I was teary eyed crossing the finish line.  It was very gratifying and euphoric to finish.  There is truth in the philosophy of the spirit being strong when the physical body is week.

10. I have no desire at this moment to do a marathon again.  Ask me in a couple of weeks.

Starting Line: 5:45 AM

Brian Jones, Gary Jones, Dave Jones (we ran together)

 Dave and Ryan

 Dave and Ryan

Dave and Gary

 Brian

 Gary, Brian, Dave (finished)

Ryan (finished) 

Memorial Day Run of Remembrance

Caroline, Bret and I started the morning with a Memorial Day 'Run of Remembrance' 5k.  It was Bret's first, and he did well.  We all finished under 29 minutes.  It had been a while since I've ran a 5k and I enjoyed it.  Thanks for running with me Caroline and Bret.

Ryan & Bret before the race

Caroline, Ryan & Bret after the race

Red Rock Relay Moab

6 team members, 70 miles uphill & down, 10 hours 23 minutes of the funnest race I've participated in.

Red Rock Relay, Moab Utah, 2012

David was in charge of Decorating

Dave Koch, Ryan Jones, Caroline Jones, Macy Jones, David Sanders, Craig Nielsen

Runner 1 & 7: Caroline 

Runner 2 & 8: Macy

Each leg had a sign like with encouragement for the last mile.  This was my favorite of the bunch.

Runner 3 & 9: Craig

Runner 4 & 10: Ryan

Runner 5 & 11: David

Runner 6 & 12: Dave

Ending as a team!

Team Jones

R&C