Masters USATF Cross Country National Championships 8k in St. Louis, MO!
Maybe a marathon in 2013?
Long-Term Running Goals:
Enjoy running and racing at whatever level I am able to. Possibly run another marathon post Microfracture Surgery in under 3:00.
Personal:
I'm in the Army. I am married with four children (20/17/13/8 years old). Trying to return to previous running form after having microfracture knee surgery in July 2008.
4 miles today with 1 easy mile then 2 miles at 6:30 pace then 1 mile easy. Overall knee felt decent today. A little stiff first mile then much better after that. Also did 90 push-ups in 2 minutes (which is my highest score) and 100 sit-ups in 2 minutes which is also one of my highest scores.
3 miles on the BYU indoor track today at 7:15 average pace. Pretty much same routine with the knee hurting somewhat during first mile and getting less after that. The pain or more of a strange feeling never completely goes away. It seems to always be there it just depends on how much I feel it on any given day. Progress is progress so I am not complaining.
3 easy miles around BYU campus today. Felt pretty good overall and probably averaged about 7:15 pace or so. Got hit pretty hard by a small blizzard at the end of the run. Yes, a small blizzard on March 26th. I really wish spring would just come and stay.
Easy 4 miles this morning and all felt pretty good. Averaged just under 8:00 pace overall. Still wishing spring would hurry up and get here as it was 22'F this morning. So looks like I am ready for 4 miles a day starting next week.
Easy day with my boys today. 1/2 mile with James, Jared and Jordan (4yr old). Then 2.5 miles with James. Slow and relaxed. So my first 20 mile week this week since my surgery. Not much compared to most but it is a milestone for me.
