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May 01, 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.

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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
Wed, May 01, 2013
Total Distance
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Update - I went to Dr. Byrd in TN on Monday. After another MRI, evaluation, PT, and hip injection, we have almost completely ruled out a hip joint problem. Athletic pubalgia (aka sports hernia) or other abdominal tear is likely. Next step is an appointment with Dr. Brown in CA next Tuesday with tentative surgery scheduled on Wednesday. Not sure how I feel about this....

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 116.00
Comments
From Kam on Wed, May 01, 2013 at 10:25:13 from 68.66.163.179

moving fast...that's probably part of your heistation. Fingers crossed in c-ville.

From Bam on Wed, May 01, 2013 at 10:53:45 from 89.126.28.24

Ah, there you are. Like Kam said, fingers crossed for you and best wishes.

From Rachelle on Wed, May 01, 2013 at 13:08:19 from 159.212.71.17

The thought of surgery in a week is definitely A LOT to take in but if it is the right choice than it will definitely be worth it. Hang in there Andrea!

I'm slightly jealous you get to go to cali. :)

From Lulu Walls on Wed, May 01, 2013 at 13:12:30 from 155.100.212.147

Dawson's Creek Marathon!!!

From runningafterbabies on Wed, May 01, 2013 at 15:42:31 from 71.195.219.247

What kind of surgery? I can understand that only having a week to prepare is kind of scary - but on the other hand maybe having it booked out a month or more in advance would be frustrating. I am sending healthy healing vibes out to you! :-)

From Andrea on Wed, May 01, 2013 at 16:08:46 from 72.37.171.52

The way I understand it, the surgery is pretty similar to a standard hernia surgery...here is Dr. Brown's approach - http://www.sportshernia.com/sports-hernia-approach/sports-hernia-operation/

From Tara on Wed, May 01, 2013 at 16:18:48 from 75.169.141.91

Okay Andrea, keep us updated. Thoughts and prayers are with you! BUT...if that is not enough, I have a plan B. I will loan you a portion of my good luck charms. I will drop off a small bag of the following:

A Rabbits foot, magic crystals, four leaf clover, Kam's crossed fingers, Lucky Charm's cereal, Luck of the Irish, magic wand, genie lamp, scarabs, rainbows, wish bone, horse shoe, pot of gold, lucky #7, wishing well, stray eyelash, a tiny leprechaun, magical amulet, Lady Luck, blessings, a Phoenix, shooting star, a lightning strike in same place, someone holding their breath in a tunnel, a spell, fortune, good vibes, mantras, Chinese year of the Snake, and Hunger Game's Mockingbird pin.

Hopefully you won't need these, and the Doc's can help you!In all seriousness, I hope you find some answers, you deserve it, Andrea.

From Matt Poulsen on Wed, May 01, 2013 at 19:47:14 from 98.202.242.213

Best of luck, Andrea! I'm pulling for you. You will get healthy.

From Redd on Wed, May 01, 2013 at 20:13:34 from 71.186.187.123

You're on the mend!

From Lily on Thu, May 02, 2013 at 11:01:40 from 67.199.178.95

The sooner your in, the closer you are to problem dissipating. Be strong!

From SlowJoe on Thu, May 02, 2013 at 16:05:31 from 155.219.241.10

Definitely nervewracking to "go under the knife," but this'll be the end of it and you'll be back to running. Best of luck.

From Carina on Thu, May 02, 2013 at 16:37:52 from 204.15.86.83

So glad you have some answers! I agree, though scary if you need surgery I say the sooner the better!!

From Jason D on Thu, May 02, 2013 at 21:48:34 from 24.1.80.94

Thinking of you, Andrea.

From NatalieK on Fri, May 03, 2013 at 18:19:29 from 174.255.144.86

Good luck and I sure hope you're back at it soon!

From Bob on Mon, May 06, 2013 at 20:04:06 from 67.176.195.62

I dealt with a sports hernia for 4 yrs and figured out a non-surgical solution on my own. Have you fully exhausted the PT route? Surgery has to be the very last resort. Just saying.

From Andrea on Mon, May 06, 2013 at 21:04:43 from 67.177.11.154

I am by no means planning to rush into surgery. However, this injury has completely taken over my life and there is not more than 30 minutes at a time when I am not in pain. I think it is important to at least get a diagnosis by a specialist. Based on my research and his recommendation on outcomes and recovery, I can make a good decision. I realize that surgery is a last resort in some cases, but in others it could actually prevent additional damage from occurring a and is the right call. We will have to see what happens tomorrow!

From Andrea on Mon, May 06, 2013 at 21:09:34 from 67.177.11.154

Just curious Bob, what was your solution?

From josse on Mon, May 06, 2013 at 23:12:31 from 174.253.177.66

Hope thing go well and you get solid answers. We all want to see you healthy and strong and back doing what you love without pain:) pain stinks.

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