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Location:

Richfield,Ut,

Member Since:

May 21, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

Did a half a few years ago, unsure of my time but nothing to write home about. I trained about 6 months and then took about 2yrs. off. Started running again this year but have never done anything serious.

Short-Term Running Goals:

keep running, stay fit and healthy, while having fun. Would like to get my mileage up to 25 miles a week and plan some short races when I get confident with my speed.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Get my mileage back up and run pain free!

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Sat, Jan 19, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
3.40	0.00	3.40

Well, my daughter got through her surgery great, my huband brought me clothes,the computer a comb and a few other personal items to make my stay more comfortable. So now we are just "hang'n" here at the hospital and probably will be untill Monday. My husband did bring me my running clothes, so if things go well through the night and things aren't too stressfull in the morning (she has to have the wound/incision in her abd. packed in the a.m. that could be a little painful) I think that I might try for a little run. Can't have you all out racing your hearts out and me just sittling around! Like I have for the last 2 days and look forward to dong the next two days.

Thanks to all of you for your kind words, thoughts and prayers! So far so good! A few more days and we should be out of the tough spots, but we will have to do another surgery in a month or so. This kids a real trooper and also has had her fair share of surgeries before so she is rather experienced with the whole thing!

Well I'll be waiting patiently for the reports so I hope you all go and ROCK N' ROLL through PAINTERS!!! GO FBR RUNNERS!!!!

I entered the above last night, must have my days mixed up... Did manage to get out for a little run this A.M. I had no idea where to go so I just headed out randomly. Biffed it real good about three blocks into my run trying to stay off the busy roads and steep grass that bordered it, and decided I had better find a road with sidewalks. I headed up hill into the research park area around the UofU...not the best running spot but because it is Sat. all of the parking lots were pretty much empty and I just went randomly around from one to another. Not as long as I had hoped (needed another 10 miles to make the scheduled distance for the day...) But felt good to get out of that small liittle room and that was what I needed. Wished that I would have done more, but when I got back the MD was ready to do dressing changes and pack my daughters abd. wound so it worked out that I got back just in time! Hope the half went well, I'll just sit here and wait patiently to hear the outcome!!!

Comments

From Stacy on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 12:29:33

I'm glad the surgery went well. Don't stress too much about getting a run in, you might need sleep more right now. Of course, running is also a stress reliever...just listen to your body. I'll be praying for you and your daughter.

From Bonnie on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 13:41:03

Keep us posted Michelle, hugs to you and your family. I live right near the U, if you need anything please call (801) 359-2253.

Bonnie

From Mik'L on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 15:43:58

Glad things are going okay. We missed you last night and today, although I guess Kim never even saw Christi! So they (obviously) didn't run together at all. Kind of a bummer! I think Christi ended up around 1:55 and Kim around 2:05, really great times in my book! I totally missed both of them coming in even though I was watching for them. I hope you guys get to go home soon and that everything will be okay! You'll have to plan to come down in March for the Spectrum 10K.

From Bethany on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 17:08:21

Okay, I am hogging the "recent comments" board, but one more wont hurt. Nice job getting a few miles in when you obviously and understandably have a lot on your mind. Im impressed with your umph and drive. SOOO glad to hear your daughter is recovering well. What a wonderful mom you are. I am keeping you and her in my prayers. Try get some rest this weekend!

From Shauna on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 18:21:40

Just caught up and heard about the surgery. I'm glad everything went well. Glad you could get in a few miles to relieve some stress.

From andee on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 22:44:17

Glad to hear that your daughter is doing better. I hope that you are able to head home soon.

From crumpyb1 on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 22:49:38

Take care. I hope the weekend is uneventful and full of good healing.

From Kim on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 22:58:03

Knowing that your daughter is doing well is better than any race report out there! Missed you a bunch! Our prayers continue with you and your family!

From Christi on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 23:17:12

Hey Michelle! Was thinking of you TONS this weekend. Glad the surgery went well although it still sounds like a rough couple of days ahead. Glad you got out for a run. Maybe some of the SLC bloggies can give you some good routes to run around SLC for the next couple days. Looking forward now to the next race and chance to hang out!

From Bonnie on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 23:27:59

Michelle, If you go out from the main entrance of the hospital and make a left and then run about 1/2 mile or so until you get to a complicated intersection (with a left hand turn lane - you might see a sign that says "Fort Douglas") over to your left ... follow "Fort Douglas Dr." until it ends, turn left, at the stop sign turn right. This will be Chipeta Way, this will take you to Arapeen where you continue left. You will end up on Sunnyside Drive (which is also Emmigration Canyon) - if you make a left you can go as far up the canyon as you want - there is a bike lane and it is pretty safe. It sounds complicated, but it really isn't - you can't go wrong, just follow the foothills of the mountains and you can find your way back.

Please call if you want me to give you some other routes ... or if you need anything at all. I am going grocery shopping tomorrow, I can pick up anything you need ... or you can come with me if you need a break.

Bonnie

From Kim on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 23:30:38

Bonnie, You are so nice! I'm sure Michelle is very grateful for the help you have offered her! I love the people on this blog!

From josse on Sun, Jan 20, 2008 at 23:00:11

Sorry to hear about your daughter. I have spent many, many endless night up their at PCMC. Hope you don't have to stay to long because we both know how comfortable those bed are. Gook luck!

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