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Member Since:

Nov 19, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Recently have become interested in running thanks to my daughter and her XC adventures. I have finished a 5K and 10K. As I am new to running, I don't have a lot of highlites at this point. Hopefully this will change

5K 27:21

10K 59:30

Short-Term Running Goals:

First build back up to running thirty minutes at a time.

5K October 30 -- Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

10k in November -- Butch Cassidy race in Springdale.

I would like to build a solid base over the next 6 - 12 months. I hope to run in either 5K or 10K races through the next year and perhaps one 1/2 marathon (depending on how my body responds to training).

 

I would like to see how fast and far my 40 + year old body is capable of running.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Over the next 10 years I want to run consistently to maintain health and to enjoy a sport that challenges me.

Personal:

I have a wonderful marriage of 20+ years and have four children who are the light of my life. They range in age from 19 - 12 . . . two girls and two boys. Two of my children are interested in running.  Sierra and Zac are both participating on the Pine View XC Team.

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Thu, Jan 03, 2008
Total Distance
3.00

Ran the Artic Circle Loop three miles.  I felt great, my legs felt tight and tired.  Nevertheless I enjoyed the run.  Still not really cold out in the mornings.  Say the PT yesterday and sure enough he said that I have that Plantar Faciiatis (sp).  He taped me up and suggested a number of stretching exercises I could do to help with the discomfort.  The tape actually felt good . . . ran with that on this morning.  I will work with the streching and later see about experimenting with some inserts in my shoes.  Love the blog.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Jan 03, 2008 at 10:06:01

Good luck with the PF...take it easy, cross train, use the inserts (or custom orthodics are even better). It is a challenging injury to get over and I wish you the best.

From Sierra on Thu, Jan 03, 2008 at 19:28:56

Good job on the run Dad!! And take it easy on those feet of yours....but when you're going running.. RUN WITH ME! LOVE YOU! :)

From Tourtise on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 00:29:09

Thanks for the well wishes on the PF. I have read some information of the internet and I am trying a number of different things to deal with it. I guess most important is slowing down a little on the miles and giving it a chance to heal. Will continue to XT at the Gym

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