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Location:

Vestavia,AL,USA

Member Since:

May 31, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon Top 10 Finishes: 7 Bridges ('15), Utah Valley ('13), Salt Lake City ('08), Top of Utah ('07), and St. Louis ('04). Ran around the equator (24901.55) in 4,388 days.

Personal Records
Marathon 2:39 (SLC '08)
1/2 Marathon 1:12.30 (Provo River, aided '08)
10K 34:16 (Track, sea level '00)
10K 33:15 (Des 10K, aided '08)
8K 25:32 (Crack of Dawn, aided '13)
5K 16:44 (Track, sea level '00)
5K 16:07 (Running of the Leopards, aided '12)
 

Short-Term Running Goals:

NYC Marathon November 3, 2019 done 

London Marathon October 3, 2021 done

Tokyo Marathon March 3, 2024!!!

And my largest challenge to date, raise $20,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of my cancer survivorship and in memory of those lost to blood cancer...
DONE! $26,403.70

https://pages.lls.org/tnt/al/london2021/awende

Long-Term Running Goals:

Enjoy being a Masters Runner.

Get under 3 hours one more time...

Personal:

Grew up outside Chicago and joined the blog while I lived in Salt Lake City. Now living outside Birmingham. I am married with two daughters. Wife thinks I'm crazy for doing marathons. And yes I am crazy I'm a scientist for a living...
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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 331.25
RM 090416 Lifetime Miles: 136.06
Saucony Type A Lifetime Miles: 200.18
Nike Vaporfly Pink Lifetime Miles: 122.22
Saucony Ride #37 - Black Lifetime Miles: 56.50
Saucony Ride #38 - Neon Lifetime Miles: 53.50
Saucony Ride #39 - Grey Lifetime Miles: 59.50
Brooks Launch #38 - Grey Lifetime Miles: 65.25
Brooks Launch #39 - White Lifetime Miles: 57.50
Brooks Launch #40 - Blue Lifetime Miles: 54.00
Sat, Nov 29, 2008
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
2.000.000.000.000.000.000.002.00

Not sure if I'll run a little on the treadmill or not. Knee still acting up from yesterday. I really thought all the time off, the stretching, and the NSAIDs had done the trick. 

Spent the morning with the family putting up Christmas lights. Now in work trying to get my grant outlined and a manuscript abstract done by Monday...

Ended up on the treadmill for two miles and then a good stretch. Tomorrow off and then seen what happens next week...

Saucony Rides #3 Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From MichelleL on Sat, Nov 29, 2008 at 19:00:26

Geez. It's just not right. I am sorry about the bum knee. Have you had it properly diagnosed and treatment prescribed? I have forgotten. It seems it should get better with enough rest or surgery--dreaded but sometimes needed for knees--might be in order?

From Adam RW on Sat, Nov 29, 2008 at 21:45:18

Michelle, Not sure what to do. I've seen an orthotic specialist, two PTs and two orthopedic surgeons. I've also spoken with two other MDs about it. Nothing they can pinpoint. However, I haven't had an MRI yet. It is more of an annoyance than crippling pain and that is actually the problem. I ended up doing a little on the treadmill tonight anyway. I'm going to give it a full three weeks with the NSAIDs and then seek a more comprehensive diagnostic...

From MichelleL on Sat, Nov 29, 2008 at 23:02:54

Sounds like a high degree of diligence to me. Hopefully it will resolve or get a successful diagnosis soon. I'll put you in my prayers.

From air darkhorse on Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 11:27:17

Thanks for the comment Adam, I'm really bummed to see you struggle so much with this. I hope you can get past this soon before spring season starts. Miss running with you so get better soon.

From Adam RW on Sat, Dec 06, 2008 at 11:17:08

Steve, Though the struggles of life are horrible to deal with I think that Nietzsche had it right "Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich stärker" or "What does not destroy me, makes me stronger." Though I think Aerosmith said it in a way that reflects my take on running and other hardships and good things life throws my way, "Life's a journey not a destination".

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