The Perils of Self Betterment

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Location:

UT,

Member Since:

Jan 17, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

yearly mileage totals (actual running miles, not crosstraining etc)

2008 - 1,317

2009 - 2,654

2010 - 2,578

2011 - 2,618

2012 - 3,083 (ran everyday this year. PR's in half and full marathons, at age 48!)

2013 - 1,177

2014 - 1,716

2015 - 1,060

2016 - 951

2017 - 786

2018 - 1,058

2019 - 1,211

2020 - 1010

2021 - 1064.9

2022 - 1135.9

Short-Term Running Goals:

reacquaint myself with my long lost running freak, and then proceed to get my running freak on

run faster

increase mileage in the Spring 

keep running

 

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

run

 

Personal:

born in 1964. married 25 years. one wife one dog

6 ft tall, nation wide

"Engaging in a little suffering — however self-imposed, arbitrary and contrived — before breakfast each morning tends to demand some humility and injects some marked relief into the rest of the day, making things sharper, more inspired, more immediately aware of the powerful presence of being. And that seems really worthwhile." A. Krupicka

 

"I cruised down hills, churned up hills, and floated over the asphalt, existing in a world that seemed to lack the confinements of such ubiquitous rivets as time, obligation, or pain. I knew then that this was destined to be one of those serendipitous runs for which so many of 
us strive yet so rarely achieve." J. Nevels

 

 

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Switchbacksblack Lifetime Miles: 176.50
Kinvara11(2) Lifetime Miles: 362.50
Kinvara11blue Lifetime Miles: 327.70
Rincon2 Lifetime Miles: 262.40
Spg 4’s Lifetime Miles: 135.50
Skechers Razor3 Lifetime Miles: 160.90
Rincon2(2) Lifetime Miles: 85.50
Asics Noosa14 Lifetime Miles: 73.00
Sauconyaxon2 Lifetime Miles: 73.80
Mach 4 Lifetime Miles: 34.50
Total Distance
7.00

7 miles / 57:54 / 8:16 avg. 9:45 AM, Sun, temps in the high 60's. From work.

After a warm up mile (9:16), I determined I was feeling good and thought maybe doing some intervals, but it felt good to just keep a steady pace. So I tried to avoid hills and keep a good pace going for the remainder of the run. Splits for mile 2-7: 8:30, 7:47, 7:54, 8:05, 8:09, 8:11.

By the way. You've heard of restless leg syndrome. Well, I've got restless upper body syndrome. Has anyone ever experienced this. It like an unquenchable tingling/tickling sensation in my shoulder and upper back. It's extremely uncomfortable. It started 4 or 5 days ago and seems to be increasing in frequency/intensity. Someone recommended more iron in my diet. Any one have any thoughts or suggestions?

Bandito's Miles: 7.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Lysa on Thu, Sep 02, 2010 at 14:33:02 from 174.52.25.64

That is really weird. Maybe you should "GOOGLE IT"! But in all seriousness, I have never heard of that. I hate restless leg though, I get that and I had a Dr. tell me once that one asprin does the trick. I think it really does work. Maybe try that.

And way to go on your amazing splits! Nice sevens!

From JD on Thu, Sep 02, 2010 at 15:40:26 from 70.96.78.157

Thanks Lysa. I'll try an aspirin tonight. After doing a little research, I'm hoping that this is just a symptom of Lortab withdrawal. I've been using lortab for several weeks now throughout the dental procedures. But I stopped cold turkey a few days ago. Apparently cold turkey's a big no no, but that's how I roll. So hopefully they'll subside soon.

From Kelli on Thu, Sep 02, 2010 at 19:59:41 from 71.219.102.155

I think you are just going CrAzY!!! Hope you got it figured out, it is probably very annoying!

NICE SPEED!!!!!!

From JD on Thu, Sep 02, 2010 at 21:48:56 from 166.183.144.187

Hey Kelli, I'm officially official! #55! See you there.

From Kelli on Thu, Sep 02, 2010 at 22:34:44 from 71.219.102.155

ARE YOU EXCITED?

From JD on Thu, Sep 02, 2010 at 22:44:41 from 166.183.144.187

YES! How about you?

From Kelli on Fri, Sep 03, 2010 at 10:31:49 from 71.219.102.155

I wish it were tomorrow, I am ready to get it over with (I mean that in a GOOD way)!

From Lysa on Fri, Sep 03, 2010 at 11:02:07 from 174.52.25.64

You are both not right in the head. Just so you know.

From JD on Fri, Sep 03, 2010 at 11:25:53 from 70.96.78.157

Blame it on Nevels.

From Nevels on Fri, Sep 03, 2010 at 11:34:06 from 155.74.2.253

glad i can help....

(currently i'm working up yet another silly running stunt idea that could perhaps con others into stepping up their game...)

From Lysa on Fri, Sep 03, 2010 at 12:11:15 from 174.52.25.64

all relative.

From Kelli on Fri, Sep 03, 2010 at 20:43:33 from 71.219.102.155

Ooooooo, I can hardly wait to here what it is!

Lysa, just bite the bullet and join us!!! After TOU you will be gunning for it (and ready!)

From Lysa on Sat, Sep 04, 2010 at 13:23:45 from 174.52.25.64

Kelli, you are hilarious.

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