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Location:

Middle Grove,NY,

Member Since:

Nov 01, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Finished two marathons before my 21st birthday this year (5.28.07),
First Marathon - 10/08/06 - Mohawk Hudson River Marathon 4:26:57,
Second Marathon - 5/27/07 - Vermont City Marathon 4:32:xx

Personal Bests:

  • 400 - 1:01 (2004)
  • 800 - 2:16 (2004)
  • Mile - 5:12 (2004)
  • 2Mile - 11:27 (2004)
  • 5k - 19:44 (2005)
  • 10k 40:46 (11/22/07)
  • 15k - 1:07:40 (11/11/07)
  • 13.11 Half - 1:38:31 (12/9/07)
  • Marathon 4:26:57 (2006)

Gave up soda starting November 23, 2006. Still going strong.
Eagle Scout with Bronze and Gold Palms (2002)

Biked from Ticonderoga, New York to Old Orchard Beach, Maine in August of 2005 (Total of about 290 miles)

Short-Term Running Goals:

  • Be able to run more than 3 miles pain free again.
  • Eliminate processed foods from my diet.
  • Increased Focus on Core Strength Exercises.
  • No Eating After 8:00pm!
  • Get more sleep.
  • Most importantly, Think POSITIVE!!!

50 MILE and 100 MILE bike rides before the end of the year!

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Be able to lace up my shoes and head out the door into my 70s, 80s, and 90s. Would like to do a marathon in as many states and countries as I can.

  • Break 19 minutes for a 5k
  • Break 39 minutes for a 10k
  • Break 60 minutes for a 15k
  • Break 1:40 for a half marathon
  • Break 1:33 for half marathon
  • Under 3:10:59 in full marathon (*BQ)

QUALIFY FOR AND RUN IN THE BOSTON MARATHON!!!!!

Run a TRAIL Marathon as well as at least one 50 or 100 MILER in my life!


Personal:

"Just Race" - Jonn during Stockade-athon 15k 11.11.2007

"Get out the door and let the run happen." - Sasha

**Trying hard to live up to both of these goals!** Determined to finish more marathons, and hopefully a 50miler one day!

 

 

I live in upstate NY. I am the oldest of four kids. I've been running since the spring of 2003 when I decided to shed some extra weight and maybe go out for my high school cross country team. Currently am doing MS in Education. Hope to teach Social Studies one day. I have the most amazing girlfriend ever, and she frequently goes running/jogging/hiking with me. Going to marry her one day :)

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6:00 AM - Very exciting morning so far. Am on my way to work, and just placed an order online for my new road bike! It will be my first one and man did I snag a deal. Through the brand's website this 2008 Dawes Lightning 1500 retails for $1195 plus tax and shipping. My price? $495.99 INCLUDING 0 TAX and FREE SHIPPING! Such a good deal that my younger brother Jonn wanted one for his bday so my mom ordered him one earlier in the week. Lucky duck! He'll get it before me! I'm stoked! And it comes with free aero bars so I can't wait to take it on its first test ride!

Comments
From Paul Ivory on Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 18:55:59

Benn, sweet!! I'm jealous. My new bike last year is a $150 Walmart special. You are going to rock on this one, enjoy. Paul

From Paul Ivory on Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 19:17:06

Benn, I was looking at the Pikes Peak Marathon blog message board today and noted a blog regarding achilles tendon injury recovery methods. You may want to look at it.

http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/boarddetail.asp?Id=6169

Just, FYI, I am putting the first two blog entries below:

Posted by KS TN IN:

So this is what I am doing to rehab my achilles:

Pool running MWF 1 to 2 hours ladders (1 minute hard, 1 easy; 2 minutes hard, 1 easy, etc.)

STTh treadmill 10 to 15 miles at 10 to 15% grade

TWTh cold laser treatments. Studies show less inflammation and improved blood flow.

Ice after every work out.

Lots of ibuprofen.

Tendon still swells after treadmill runs, but pain is becoming less and swelling resolves by the next treadmill run.

Question: Greatest pain is with maximal plantar flexion (think standing as high as you can on tiptoes). Also hurts most running downhill or flat at high speed or going downstairs. Again all situations with plantar flexion. Anyone else have these symptoms?

Response posted by Jim Collins.

ks:

I was having almost EXACT same symptoms, including swelling after each workout, lots of pain. Ran PPM last year, 4 more marathons by end of Sept., then just HAD TO do something. I had never worn orthotics / supported insoles, and had tried lots of remedies for the Achilles (both feet). Started using Lynco L400 full foot orthotics / insoles. L400 are neutral forefoot; L405 include supported forefoot as well as typical rear. About $50+ http://www.lyncoinsoles.com/ Has made a HUGE difference for me. I'm sure "your mileage may vary," but that has been my experience.

Enjoy,

Paul

From Jody on Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 23:05:56

Congrats on the new bike!! Looks pretty sweet!

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