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Location:

UT,USA

Member Since:

Feb 27, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

(2008) 5k Magna Classic (15:18)

(2007) Ogden Marathon (2:29:31)

(2007) St George Marathon (2:25:18)

 

 

Masters PRs:

17:09-2nd place Masters-

    Draper Days 5k (2013)

 

1:16:58-2nd place Masters-

    Utah Valley Half Marathon (2013)

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Sub 2:40 at Deseret News Marathon. Never quite conquered that beast yet.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run a good marathon again in the future.

Personal:

 

    
 

 

 
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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 562.90
Brooks T-7 Lifetime Miles: 1193.31
Brooks T-7 Lifetime Miles: 1031.20
Saucony Fastwitch A-5 Lifetime Miles: 617.50
Skechers Go Run Lifetime Miles: 496.50
Saucony Kinvara 3 Lifetime Miles: 816.50
Brooks T-7 (used) Lifetime Miles: 1113.00
Saucony Kinvara 4 Lifetime Miles: 542.50
Brooks T-7 Lifetime Miles: 922.90
Brooks T-7 Lifetime Miles: 1051.50
Saucony Fastwitch Blueberry Lime Squeeze ) Lifetime Miles: 788.00
Nike Pegasus Lifetime Miles: 1008.10
Reebok Running Shoe Lifetime Miles: 442.35
Under Armour Black Micro Lifetime Miles: 463.00
Sat, Jul 20, 2013
Race: Draper Days (3.107 Miles) 00:17:09, Place overall: 16, Place in age division: 2
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.003.0010.00

AM- I had a good race today and it was another small improvement for me however reducing the overall mileage lately has definitely helped.  The flip side of the coin is that I got some nice hamstring strain attempting to get out of a rather narrow starting chute. This was in order to get a good clean break away and it cost me.

PM-Went for a jog to get to see if this might improve warming into things.  It did but only a little and that has me nervous about this upcoming marathon on the 24th.  Totally debating about whether to just call the show on this one.  Small issues like this over 26 miles can be just disastrous.  All I can do now is pray that this recoups somehow and does not get any worse..

Saucony Kinvara 3 Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Rob Murphy on Sun, Jul 21, 2013 at 09:36:59 from 24.10.249.165

That starting line was a challenge.

It's good to see you out racing again Steve and your times are really looking good.

Easy walking, rest, ice, light massage..... hope it feels better in the next couple days. If not, don't sweat it too much - you're on the right long term track.

From Jake K on Sun, Jul 21, 2013 at 10:29:14 from 67.177.11.154

Good race Steve.

That start was crazy. I hope it didn't too too much damage to the hamstring.

Like Rob said - ice, massage, avoid stretching too much (just move it through range of motion without adding any additional strain), and try to avoid sitting in a chair too much. Keep the leg extended when you can, so the muscle fibers don't "heal" in a shortened state. And keeping some compression on it with something simple like an ace bandage can help too. I've been able to keep mine under control by doing those things.

From Bob on Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 18:35:03 from 67.176.195.62

My previous hamstring issues responded well to more protein and rolling on a volleyball every night. I wish u well.

From steve ash on Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 22:09:19 from 174.52.100.252

Thanks guys, Some really good advice. Its still a little sore and weaker but markedly improved tonight. Very lucky..

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