Going With The Flow

December 21, 2024

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Location:

Salt Lake City,UT,United States

Member Since:

May 08, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Unaided -
17:16 OktoberFAST 5K (10/11)
17:23 BAA 5K (4/12)
37:10 Memorial Day 10K (5/11)
1:17:03 Long Beach Half Marathon (10/11)
1:17:21 USA 1/2 Champs - Duluth (6/12)
2:49:01 Philadelphia Marathon (11/11)

Aided -
16:52 Fight For Air 5K (6/11)
17:08 Provo City 5K (5/12)
1:17:52 Top of Utah Half Marathon (8/11)
1:17:54 Utah Valley Half Marathon (6/11)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run consistently as I get back to 100% health. Stay patient!

Long-Term Running Goals:

Have fun training and racing.

Sub-17 5K
Sub-1:17 Half Marathon
Quality for the Olympic Trials in the marathon

Personal:

I am originally from Knoxville, TN and moved to SLC with Jake in 2010. I started racing in 2011 and had some great success before a major injury hit me in July 2012. I had athletic pubalgia surgery in May 2013...then again in Sept 2014 and am still trying to get back to my old self. Although running is my true passion, I love doing pretty much anything active outdoors - backcountry skiing, backpacking, biking, etc.

I've been running for the Saucony Team since 2011. I enjoy representing the brand and really do believe they make the best shoes :)

I work as a Quality Engineer for BD Medical in Sandy.

Favorite Blogs:

Jake K

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Skinning Miles (1000ft ~ 2.5 Miles) Lifetime Miles:						912.35
Hiking Miles Lifetime Miles:						10.50

Sat, Feb 18, 2012

Total Distance

13.50

AM - Headed down to Pleasant Grove for the group run. We dropped a bike along the course so I could stop when needed. Met up with a big crew at JulieC's place and had a really nice run with people that I don't get to run with often, so that was great. I was feeling okay until about mile 11 then decided to cut off and ride the rest of the way back. Feet gradually hurt more and my back had completely tightened up by the time I reached the bike. Can't say I enjoyed the ride at all - it was freezing! My hand warmers weren't quite warm enough.

I'm really happy with 13.5 miles and running EVERY day this week. Progress, I hope! The after party was lots of fun. The pancakes, chocolate milk, company...good times.

Saucony Omni 8 Miles: 13.50

Night Sleep Time: 8.50	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 8.50	Weight: 119.00

Comments

From Jake K on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 14:11:51 from 67.177.21.60

Back to running every day this week! Yahoo! :-)

From RAD on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 14:14:32 from 98.202.23.178

yes, we must look at the positive! You made it 13.5 awesome miles. I wish it didn't bother your back so much though and I hope even more that you could find an answer to all these issues!

From Andrea on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 14:19:25 from 67.177.21.60

RAD - you are totally right. I am quite excited to run more this week. I hope it's an upward trend!

From Tara on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 14:21:27 from 159.212.71.69

So happy for you too. I like that you know your limits. That is why you are so good:)

From Rachelle on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 14:41:25 from 66.7.127.115

It was so fun to run with you this morning Andrea. And yay for a full week of running.

I bet the bike was more miserable than running in the cold. brrrrr! I hope you are relaxing under extra covers with a big cup of hot chocolate. :)

From JulieC on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 14:42:57 from 71.35.248.211

biking in winter is the pits--- the wind is sharper especially down those hills!! heal up!! Thanks for coming!!

From allie on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 16:02:35 from 97.126.211.101

progress for sure! so glad you hung with us for so many miles. i'm also glad you survived the frozen bike ride -- i was seriously worried. thanks for the lift this morning. someday i will repay you guys -- i'll bring a few bricks of gold to the next JAJA run.

From Toby on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 16:04:12 from 199.101.229.254

I'm so sorry you are still feeling YUCK! It can be so frustrating to find out what is exactly wrong and then fix it. Great job running everyday this week! Good luck!

From scottkeate on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 19:02:26 from 71.199.4.146

It's got to feel great to see the improvement. Injuries can be powerful teachers. I'm looking forward to seeing you back in tip-top shape and rock'n the running scene.

From Hamdog Alum on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 20:51:53 from 24.240.65.116

I'm so happy for you, I know it's been hard to not be running more. You've done a remarkable job finding the positives and going with the flow of things. I hope you're able to get someone to workout those kinks in your back.

From Kelli on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 21:14:10 from 71.219.85.126

I REALLY hope that you get feeling better soon. It would be a horrible thing for someone with your ability to not be able to continue on. HORRIBLE!!!!! This must get fixed some how, some way.

Great to get to run with a little bit and chat some after the run. Glad you did not FREEZE your nose off on that bike ride.

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