"A Hefty Hunk Of Steamin Junk"

St. George Marathon

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Location:

Salem,Ut,USA

Member Since:

May 06, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

2006 Ogden Marathon 4:19:33.

2006 St. George 4:05:31

2007 Riverwoods 1/2 Marathon 1:34:47

2007 Speedy Spaniard 10K 43:20

2007 Riverwoods 10 mile race 1:12:38

2008 St George Marathon 3:43:37

2012 Spectrum 10K 43:54

2012 St. George Marathon 3:42:17 PR!

2014 St George Half Marathon 1:40:34 C/PR

2019 American Fork Half Run Against Cancer 1:40:31 C/PR

2019 Nebo Half Marathon 1:38:09 2nd in my Age group 55-59.C/PR

Short-Term Running Goals:

2024:

I'd like to just run more overall.

Be more consistent.

Work on Speed.

Cross Train.

Run More races.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay healthy and keep running until I'm really old, and maybe get a Boston Qualify.

Personal:

I am Married and my wife Cindie and I have 5 kids. I am an insurance agent and have been for over 30 years.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	4.35	Year:	1029.47
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Nimbus 26 Blue Red Stripe Lifetime Miles:						102.07
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Sat, Oct 03, 2009

Race: St. George Marathon (26.2 Miles) 02:40:00

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
16.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	16.00

DNF! Started cramping up at mile 10 and then bowed out on mile 16, I have never not completed a race before, but there was just no way that it was going to happen. My injury didn't really bother me but the lack of training the last couple of months sure took its toll... I don't know what the cramping was all about, I wasn't dehydrated at least it didn't seem that way, but at this point I really don't care. I will be taking a break from running the rest of this month and then I will re-evaluate and see where I go from there, my body really needs a good chance to heal up and then I will see what I want to do after that... I am a little more bummed than I thought I would be, but I'm sure that will fade with time. I will be taking a break from the blog as well, but I will continue to check in on a few of you from time to time.

Take care.

Comments

From Burt on Sat, Oct 03, 2009 at 14:38:06 from 98.167.151.26

Sorry to hear it. Look at the positives, but evaluate what really matters most to you.

From Holt on Sat, Oct 03, 2009 at 15:39:35 from 75.169.74.94

Too bad Clay - smart to live another day, though.

From Andy on Sat, Oct 03, 2009 at 18:50:51 from 76.23.40.200

Sorry to hear about the rough day Clay. Sounds like you made a wise decision. You definitely need a break to let your body heal.

From Kelli on Sat, Oct 03, 2009 at 22:24:26 from 75.162.136.134

Sorry to hear about the race, but you listened to your body and that is a good thing! Enjoy your break!

From Superfly on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 13:25:46 from 208.117.127.110

So sorry Clay. I was looking around for ya at the finish. I saw the board that lists who got a ride in and saw your name... too bad man. Enjoy a little break but don't stay too long. Keep blogging too it will keep ya young:)

From Brent on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 18:56:42 from 66.7.127.219

Clay, you will be back strong, hey, don't be a stranger, we are all part of the blogging support group.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

By the way, no shame in a DNF, the strong return to conquer, you will return.

From MichelleL on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 23:44:57 from 71.213.97.46

My heart is with you man. It's a tough, tough thing. Take it easy this winter, maybe just take the whole thing off, then start up nice and easy in the spring? Winter running stinks anyway.

From Clay on Wed, Oct 07, 2009 at 17:34:01 from 67.222.231.10

Are you trying to use reverse psychology on me Michelle?;-) Since you said take the whole winter off, I keep thinking I might want to run in a few days;-)

Soreness is fading and the injuries that I have had seem to be fading with the soreness.

From MichelleL on Wed, Oct 07, 2009 at 17:46:53 from 71.213.97.46

Actually no. Seriously, take alot of time off. I know that actually will be torture, but there's less to be gained in the winter if you run than what you risk --you are risking the chance to 100% heal.

From Brent on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 12:02:01 from 66.7.127.219

Clay, lion queen as good advice. I would add would more thought, injury may return if you cannot determine the cause? Many injuries are a result of weak supporting structures. Running is very specific. There are many rubber band excercises to work those supporint muscles, tendons, etc. I would recommend a regiment for those supports, starting now.

Stay Kool, Best Recovery, B of BS Rools out

From Clay on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 12:33:35 from 67.222.231.10

Ya, I Know. I will be starting some strength training exercises to help get me stronger, especially the quads and the hip and the calves... I have a Bowflex which is resistance training, so I think its time for me to get busy just as soon as I am pain free. I updated my picture on the blog and it for sure tells my said story;-) It really is worth a thousand words, A thousand cus words that is!

Thanks for all the good advice.

From Clay on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 12:35:57 from 67.222.231.10

I meant to say sad story...

From Dustin on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 12:44:47 from 204.113.48.77

Sorry about your race. I had cramping issues this year also, as did many other people not quite sure why? Hope things go good for you the next few weeks.

From Burt on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 12:45:53 from 68.76.197.194

Now that's a hefty hunk of steamed out junk.

From MichelleL on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 13:29:59 from 71.213.97.46

That picture is so sad.

From MCKENZIE on Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 14:27:06 from 75.169.112.147

Clay, Michelle told me about your new blog picture so I had to look. That makes me feel so bad for you! You are such an awesome guy and will have a lot of great races in the future..see you on the road!

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