Finally started learning how to run in '09 after totally botching it up for the 14 years prior and dealing with chronic IT injury...have had zero IT band pain since fall of '09 and have run way more than ever before in my life...loving it.
PR's
Road Mile: 4:44 - Pearl St Mile August 2011
2K: 6:32 - Uni HIll 2K 2011
3K: 10:07 - West end 3K 2011
5K - 16:53 - Turkey Leg 5K 2011
10K - 38:38 - Butte to Butte Eugene OR 2003
Half - Never raced a half
Road Marathon - 2:57:19 - 11/12/2011 - solo.
Trail Marathon - 4:48 - Kings peak August 2011
55K - 4:59:54 - Moab red hot 55K 2011
Short-Term Running Goals:
Be healthy, run injury-free, listen to my body.
Sub 16 min 5K
Sub 34 min 10K
Sub 2:40 Marathon
2012 Tentative Schedule
Quicker Quaker 5K January
Boston Marathon - April
??
Long-Term Running Goals:
Get stronger, faster and more fit as a runner and biker to allow for bigger adventures as the years go on.
Still be running in my 80's.
Personal:
I'm married to Nan Kennard and she kicks my butt at running. She has beat me handily in every race we have done together except for a downhill mile we did once. She is my running inspiration. I'd like to run a marathon with her someday and actually keep up.
Here are my stats for todays run, which was epic and highly fun:
8.6 Miles – 2:33:13 – 17.48/mile avg – HR: 138 avg – 4300 Ft ascent and 4300 Ft of descent
It was really muddy the first mile, then snow pack the second mile, third mile was steep and deep to the peak. I love running in the mountains. I must say though that I am eager to bid a fond farewell to winter this year and welcome spring and summer mountain running with open arms.
Here's some video I took on my phone today:
**Next day...Bummer...the left side of my foot is painful to the point of a slight limp. It started becoming slightly painful after my last trail run 2 weeks ago, but doesn't bother me when I run. But it seems to be increasing and has the signs and symptoms of a stress fracture in my 5th metatarsal. I hope I'm wrong, but I think I'm right. I'm going to give it the week off and just cycle this week since the weather looks awesome. If it is a stress fracture, I will need to take 5-6 weeks off I'm guessing to let it heal. Anyone have any pointers on that for me?
Five Finger Treks Miles: 8.61
Night Sleep Time: 8.00
Nap Time: 0.00
Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Weight: 185.00
Comments
From Bryce on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 23:38:06 from 174.52.190.220
Sounds like a tough but nice run. That's some good vert! I'm with you, I was totaly day dreaming today about dry, warm summer trails in the high mountains!
From Toby on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 00:17:07 from 216.194.124.36
I'm a big fan of your wife - she rocks! I am in week 11 of 12 for a distial tibia and heel stress fracture. NOT FUN!
My sports medicine doctor (who works at an orthopedics office and works with the BYU running teams) took an x-ray and bone scan to determine the fracture. I was told 8-12 weeks recovery with only swim, pool run, and biking.
I would not run for a week and see if it might be a stress reaction (which is a pre-stress fracture). Lots of R.I.C.E. - I even wear an ankle brace just for extra support.
Here are a few links for a pool run schedule and a "come back" program. You probably already know this stuff, but they were really helpful to me.
From Aaron Kennard on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 00:27:35 from 174.51.250.151
thanks Toby, I knew none of that actually, I appreciate any tips, I'll look into them.
From Scott Ensign on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 00:46:33 from 71.35.219.159
looks like a fun run! you better get that foot looked at, Toby seems to have the right advice.
pool running- it works but it is the world's most boring activity. check rivertonpaul's blog- he has been doing some incredible times in the water.
From Bryce on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 23:32:32 from 174.52.190.220
Sucks about the foot Aaron! take it easy for sure, I agree get it looked at. Hope it isn't that bad!
From Scott Wesemann on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 12:55:18 from 66.239.250.209
I enjoyed the video. Good luck with your foot. Those stress fractures can be nasty.
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