Philippians 4:13

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Location:

Idaho Falls,ID,USA

Member Since:

Apr 21, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

2007 St. George Marathon 2:32:06 (marathon PR)

2014 St. George Marathon 2:32:45 (close to old PR...7 years later!)

2014 Boston Marathon, 2:39:00, 298th OA, 8th AG, 1st Idahoan

2013 Lake Lowell Marathon, 2:48:34 (Course Record), 1st Overall (#6)

2012 Boston Marathon, 2:43:26 (HOT!!), 114th OA, 9th Master OA, 1st Idahoan

2010 B&A Trail Marathon (MD), 2:40:18, 1st Overall (#3), Master's Course Record (still!)

2010 Mesa Falls Marathon, 2:48:55, 1st Overall (#4)

2009 Pocatello Marathon, 2:37:22, 1st Overall (#2)

2011 The M.A.D. Marathon, 2:55:14, 1st OA (training run) (#5)

2006 Teton Dam Marathon, 2:50:48 1st Overall (#1)

2015 Hood to Coast Relay (195 miles), 1st Masters Team (6th OA), 19:59:57, 6:03 avg pace for the team

2008 Ragner Relay Del Sol (182 mile relay) 1st place team 17:04:37, 5:38 pace avg for the team

50,000 lifetime miles from spring 2000 to October 2019. Computer logged 50,000 miles from Jan 2005 to September 12, 2020.

Logged (on computer) 49,802 miles (2 x circumference of the earth) in ~5,700 days (8/23/20)

Logged (on computer) 24,901 miles (circumference of the earth) in 2,889 days (11/29/12) http://jeff.fastrunningblog.com/blog-My-alarm-went-off-I-got-up-eventually-/11-29-2012.html

Short-Term Running Goals:

Keep on running, enjoy it for the sake of running, relax and enjoy life...de-stress. Stay fit as I enter retirement in 2025.

No racing, retired.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep running until this old body says no, running for fun.

Personal:

I started running competitively in 2005 and ran my first marathon in 2005. Now retired from competitive racing.

Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer;

answer me, for I need your help.
Protect me, for I am devoted to you.
Save me, for I serve you and trust you.
You are my God.
Be merciful to me, O Lord,
for I am calling on you constantly.
Give me happiness, O Lord,
for I give myself to you.
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.
Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord;
hear my urgent cry.
I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble,
and you will answer me. - Psalm 86:1-7

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Wed, Dec 05, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00

No morning run. My foot is still pretty tender especially pushing off on it. The middle toe is the sore one and I can definitely tell there is swelling. I am thinking it might be a stress fracture or hopefully just Metatarsalgia. Neeed to rest it now I think so I can be ready for the Jan. 13 marathon. Also looks like ibuprofen and icing should help.

Probably take today off, but may do a very easy and short run at lunch on the trails in the desert...we'll see.

Comments

From jfogg on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 09:47:48

Take the day off. I can't imagine how a short, easy run would be more beneficial than getting some rest. If you must do something, go hit the eliptical or bike where you don't have to push off or land on that foot. A full day of rest would be good for you.

From jtshad on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 09:51:41

That is what I am leaning towards as well...should not have even brought my stuff today, but it is too strong a habit. I have told Dan Shirley not to let me run. I also don't know now if I will do the race this weekend or not. Resting/recovery now is better as I got the ok from my wife to book the travel and race registration for the PF Chang Marathon...yeah!

From James on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 09:55:14

I agree that you need at least one good day of rest. Take the day off!

From Cody on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 10:00:56

PF Changs huh? I have always wondered about that race. I will be very interested in hearing the details of how it went. Get well soon.

From wheakory on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 13:04:09

Take the day off, and I would definitely not run on Saturday, because your an awesome competitor and you will push hard in the race. You don't want to have a worse condition. I would take two days off and see how you feel Friday. Your Marathon in January is more important than a 5k fun run.

From JohnR on Thu, Dec 06, 2007 at 00:11:22

Thanks for the comments on my blog. I hope your foot heals up quickly. You might consider a tarsal (sometimes called a metatarsal) pad that you can put in your shoe under your toe. That helps distribute the weight a little better. A couple of days off never hurts if it can save a month down the road.

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