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
Totals
Total Distance
23.37
Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 14.17Saucony Kinvara 3 Miles: 4.25New Balance MR 1400 Miles: 4.95
Mon, Jun 03, 2013
Total Distance
5.52

Broke in some new shoes, Saucony Ride 5's. I like the fit, cushion and feel. I noted the extra weight given that the rest of my shoe inventory are all of the lightweight minimalist variety. At this point in my conditioning its probably best that I put as many miles as I can in shoes that offer more cushion to accommodate my extra bulk. Lost 10 lbs in May but I'm still 30 lbs over my typical racing weight. Baby steps.

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 5.52
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Wed, Jun 05, 2013
Total Distance
4.25

National Running Day! Took advantage of a beautiful day to get in my first lunchtime run on the GB since well before my surgery (January?). Legs are heavy, back is stiff, running is still uncomfortable and this fact weighs heavily on my psyche. Nevertheless, even with all my physical troubles it feels damn good to just be out there moving around, breathing hard and yes, even sweating. I have to enjoy the struggle for now, and remember it. It will be that much sweeter when I'm back and even stronger than I was before.  

Saucony Kinvara 3 Miles: 4.25
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Thu, Jun 06, 2013
Total Distance
3.40

Easy run on a very warm evening. Looks like 90 degree weather is here to stay. I love summer but I don't love dodging sprinklers at night. Second short run in my new trainers and I really like how they feel. 

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 3.40
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Fri, Jun 07, 2013
Total Distance
4.95

Noon: Out and back on GB from Muni Park to KA Trail. Very hot, 87. Encouraged that I felt good enough to be able to run 3 days in a row. 

New Balance MR 1400 Miles: 4.95
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Sat, Jun 08, 2013
Total Distance
5.25

930PM: Back and left glute were more sore than usual. 4 days in a row. I'll rest tomorrow.

Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 5.25
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Totals
Total Distance
23.37
Saucony Ride 5 Miles: 14.17Saucony Kinvara 3 Miles: 4.25New Balance MR 1400 Miles: 4.95
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