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Location:

New Palestine,IN,USA

Member Since:

Oct 23, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

5k - 18:59 (3/09)
4M - 25:06 (9/09)
10k - 41:01 (11/07)

Half - 1:25:58 (11/09)

Marathon - 3:06:33 (12/09)

Short-Term Running Goals:

1:25 for the half marathon
Sub 39:00 for the 10k.
~~3:07 marathon~~
18:30 5k

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Long-Term Running Goals:

Break 3:00 for the marathon.

Personal:

Married, two daughters (18 and 15). Masters runner trying to get competitive in my age group.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Lifetime Miles:						372.70
ASICS Excel 33 Lifetime Miles:						152.00
Saucony Ride 7 Lifetime Miles:						249.00
ASICS DS Trainer Lifetime Miles:						212.20
Asics Cumulus 16 Lifetime Miles:						241.30

Mon, Nov 22, 2010

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

Well I have taken a week off from running and the injuries seem to be getting better. I could probably start running again and be ok but want to make sure I am over these and get back strong. I have been trying to do some strength training but not doing as good on that as I should. Also, the diet is not where it need to be so need to work on that as well. I plan on starting back after Thanksgiving and seeing how it goes. I will try an easy buildup and try to get back to normal mileage by the end of Dec. Hopefully, this will lead to a positive 2011.

Comments

From Kory on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 16:48:51 from 24.116.159.75

Sorry I have posted for a while. Good for you to try and heal. I know it's hard. But running hurt only makes life miserable.

Have you tried swimming. God Bless you and your family this upcoming Thanksgiving.

From JimF on Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 11:44:18 from 68.46.211.156

Thanks Kory. It seems to be helping. I don't really have good access to a pool so haven't swam much. I usually use cycling for cross training and that seems to help. How are you doing with your recovery? You are very dedicated to getting back to full strength. Have a great Thanksgiving!

From Kory on Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 23:48:11 from 24.116.159.75

Doing okay. Emotionally, it's hard to deal with knowing I have a titanium rod in my leg. But it's a part of me the rest of my life. The recovery is ok the biking and swimming help my fitness desire.

I'm glad you took a week off. Jim, really listen to me. Don't push through the pain, because when I did it I got worse. Really if I wasn't addicted to running I wouldn't have been in that accident, because I wasn't going to run that day. Let God control your steps.

From rockness18 on Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 09:33:06 from 69.183.232.138

Wise decision Jim- you'll be happy you were patient 3 months from now. Happy Thanksgiving!

From JimF on Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 16:28:23 from 12.130.124.31

Kory, I can't imagine what it is like going through an accident like that. You always seem to have a great attitude though. I'm sure God will use this someday for good since you are obedient. Thanks for the advice and hopefully it will pay off next year.

Dave, thanks for the encouragement. It is hard to sit on the sidelines but hopefully running will be more fun and successful because of it.

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