Winning Back What I Lost

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Location:

Meridian,ID,US

Member Since:

Mar 31, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

PR's:

5K Beat Coach Pete Fun Run Boise, ID- 21:13(2009)

Meridan Barn Sour Days 10k, Meridian, ID- 41:32(2012)

Famous Potato Half Marathon, Boise, ID- 1:30:40 (2012)

Utah Valley Marathon, Provo, UT- 3:20:14 (2011)

Athlinks profile here.

Garmin Connect profile here.

Short-Term Running Goals:

2014 Racing Schedule and Goals:

-Get healthy

-St. George Marathon, October 4, 2014, St. George, UT

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run at least one marathon every year until I buy the farm.

Qualify for Boston Marathon.

Personal:

Started running in November 2007 to get fit. Now I'm back almost to square one after back surgery. I did it once and I'll do it again.

"In truth, runners don't race other runners. They race against themselves: to conquer their wills, to transcend their weaknesses, to beat back their nightmares. And while a runner can't actually beat himself, he can beat his time. Even years into running, he can get better." Running for His Life by Michael Hall.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
New Balance MR 1400 Lifetime Miles:						392.77
Saucony Kinvara 2 Lifetime Miles:						424.41
Saucony Kinvara 3 Lifetime Miles:						438.89
Saucony Ride 5 Lifetime Miles:						235.68
Brooks Launch (Blue/Yellow) Lifetime Miles:						282.52
Hoka Rapa Nui Tarmac's Lifetime Miles:						181.17
Hoka Clifton (Blue)(2) Lifetime Miles:						164.15

Mon, Dec 05, 2011

Total Distance

4.50

Visited my primary doc last week. No stress fractures but likely piriformis. I have been doing some stretching, icing and resting it. Went to the gym and did 40 easy mins on the TM + some strength training. Started out tight but got better, not worse. Very encouraged.

Saucony Kinvara Miles: 4.50

Comments

From Court on Wed, Dec 07, 2011 at 01:40:19 from 69.144.137.194

This is a tough injury for you, but at least this is the right time of year to be taking time off.

From Neil on Wed, Dec 07, 2011 at 12:21:18 from 164.165.24.5

I hear ya but I'd prefer to cut back rather than quit. ;) Started some light jogging on TM this week and scheduled to see a PT on Monday. Stretching and massage has helped but my hope is that the PT can figure a plan to get me back to 100%. Haven't felt right in more than a year. BTW, looks like you're running strong and really pushing it through the winter. Keep it up!

From Court on Wed, Dec 07, 2011 at 13:21:28 from 63.227.61.178

By the way, if you are interested, Dr. Ryan Griffeth is a chiro in my ward. He specializes in running/athletics. He is a runner and has a booth at most races. You might want to give him a try.

From Neil on Wed, Dec 07, 2011 at 14:17:44 from 164.165.24.5

Thanks. I'll keep him in mind.

From jtshad on Thu, Dec 08, 2011 at 11:00:14 from 204.134.132.225

Praying that you get over the injury soon. You are doing the right thing taking the recovery slow and easy, looking at the long term rather than pushing too hard to get back too soon.

From Neil on Fri, Dec 09, 2011 at 18:05:34 from 164.165.24.5

Thanks for the support. Much appreciated.

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