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.
AM - Horsepark loop with Jake, 5 miles at 8:15 pace.
PM - Double run today since we bailed on skiing (too windy, stormy, and low visibility). Super snowy afternoon run with Jake, 3.2 miles at 8:10 pace.
Saucony Kinvara 5 #F0158 Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 9.00
Nap Time: 0.00
Total Sleep Time: 9.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From SlowJoe on Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 18:17:17 from 66.69.93.8
The 40-minute jogger now...
Loved your indoor triathlon last week!
From Rob Murphy on Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 18:58:13 from 24.10.249.34
Big mileage day. When are you going to throw a little caution to the wind and ramp up your training?
From Andrea on Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 19:47:08 from 67.177.11.154
I would love to say that I'm "holding back" right now, but 30-40 minutes is pretty much my max before my body starts falling apart. I've been on this 3-5 mile plan for 7 weeks....for now, I gotta just keep myself from having any major breakdowns for another couple months and hope that one day I'll feel like my old self again. My optimistic guess is that will be July, pessimistic guess is not even worth thinking about more.
From Rob Murphy on Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 20:03:10 from 24.10.249.34
I'm pretty sure you will figure this out Andrea. Even if running doesn't turn out for you in the long run, the energy, determination, and intelligence you have brought to it will be applied to the other areas of your life and you will be supremely happy.
From Andrea on Mon, Mar 31, 2014 at 10:10:41 from 72.37.171.52
Thanks Rob, that means a lot. It's been a real struggle, both mentally and physically, to try so hard and not see results. I know at some point I may have to give up on the running, but I'm not ready to do that yet. It's hard to give up something you are so passionate about.
From Jake K on Mon, Mar 31, 2014 at 10:55:56 from 199.190.170.29
Well you've basically earned a PhD in physical therapy at this point. I'm pretty sure any of the top PT clinics in the country would hire you ahead of someone with a degree in the field. And with that knowledge, you can help a lot of other people.
But I am still holding hope that YOU can be fixed, eventually. I would have probably thrown in the towel about a year ago. Although after watching how you've stayed at this every single day for so long, I don't think I could ever make the excuse "well, I'm hurt, so I'll just do nothing." You can always do SOMETHING to help yourself get better. You've shown me that, and a lot of other people too.
From Bam on Mon, Mar 31, 2014 at 13:05:24 from 89.126.28.24
Your resilience and fortitude have inspired me. If you hang in there, I'm sure things will come good. Keep doing what you can and don't rush it. Chin up, Geezer.
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