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Location:

Mooresville,NC,

Member Since:

May 01, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

2007 Highlights:  Litchfield Road Race (7.1) in 58:36

2008 Highlights:  New Jersey Marathon in 4:12, Bay State Marathon in 3:10:30

2009 Highlights:  Boston Marathon in 3:13:26, Litchfield Road Race in 49:30, New Haven 20k in 1:25:03, Bay State Marathon in 3:09:09

2010 Highlights:  Bradley 10k in 39:58, Litchfield Road Race in 48:06, New Haven 20k in 1:23:59, Ghost Trail 1/2 Marathon in 1:29:12 (trail), Philadelphia Marathon in 3:06:59

2011 Highlights:  Litchfield Road Race in 47:44, Ghost Trail 1/2 Marathon in 1:28:35, Goshen Turkey Trot in 40:46, Jingle Bell 5k in 19:05

2012 Highlights:  Finished Boston Marathon in 3:41:59 in 89 degree heat, broke the top 100 in Litchfield Road Race (82nd), 1st Place (overall) in Solstice 5k, Hogsback 1/2 in 1:29:36, and bq'd in Bay State Marathon (3:14:20).

Personal Records

1-mile:  5:39/track (2008)

5k:  19:05/Jingle Bell (2011)

10k:  39:58/road race (2010)

20k:  1:23:59 (2010/New Haven)

1/2 marathon:  1:28:35 (2011/Ghost Trail)

marathon:  3:06:59 (2010/Philly)

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Sub-3:05 marathon in Fall

Sub-1:23 in New Haven 20k

Sub-46 min in Litchfield RR

Sub-19 in 5k

Sub-5:30 in mile

Upcoming Races: 

     TBD

 

 

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

sub-3hr marathon

sub-5:15 min mile

become a competitive master's runner

win age division in smaller marathon

 

Personal:

Married w/six daughters (9 year age span)

Pastor a church in NC

Enjoy travel and recreation with family

Began running in November of 2007

 

 
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Miles:This week: 24.00 Month: 90.00 Year: 1425.00
Barefoot Lifetime Miles: 114.25
K12- Black Lifetime Miles: 401.00
Kinvara 13 (blue 1) Lifetime Miles: 341.00
Kinvara 13 (blue 2) Lifetime Miles: 366.00
Kinvara 14 Neon Lifetime Miles: 388.00
Kinvara 14/teal Lifetime Miles: 520.50
Kinvara Blue/red Lifetime Miles: 377.00
Kinvara 15 (blue/grey) Lifetime Miles: 238.50
Kinvara 14 Green Lifetime Miles: 280.00
Fri, Mar 18, 2011
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.009.000.000.0015.00

70 degrees out!  Plan was to attempt 20-miles, yet part way through I knew my achilles wouldn't be able to handle it.  Ran very hilly course and completed the first 9 miles just a tad bit over 7min pace (Morris route).  Ducked into the woods, hoping my achilles would do well on the trails- think it would have, but there was still too much ice around.  Pulled back out on the road and completed my run with 15 miles under my belt.  Might add 5 later tonight if I'm feeling ok. 

Progrid Rides (orange) Miles: 15.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Bob on Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 16:42:22 from 99.37.51.166

Hi Dave. Based on what I've read and the location of your achilles pain I think the only option would be to run easy and not do any speed work. I would seek out a PT with a running background as well. I've had achilles issues, but higher up closer to the calf. What I know is achilles pain behind the ankle and lower has to be taken very seriously or the runner risks no more running. The PT will give you exercises, but I did several minutes of soft massage followed by very slow heel drops off a stair focusing on the negative (weight lifter term). Did that several times a day. I also didn't stretch it at all, found it caused more issues. The area needs more blood supply so massage and heat helps bring blood to the area. So I didn't find ice helpful either. I hope my ideas are helpful. God Bless.

From Bob on Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 16:52:03 from 99.37.51.166

Also wanted to ask if barefoot jogging aggravates it even more? It's my belief that standard running shoes come with way too much rise in the heel making the achilles lazy and weak. That is until the runner wants to go fast and starts landing on the fore foot more. Then the achilles is stressed to a level it's not use to during normal running so it becomes injured. If we run with flatter shoes and closer to barefoot then the achilles is building up endurance and gradually become stronger. Just some random thoughts.

From JimF on Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 20:11:48 from 68.53.178.242

Hope your achilles feels better. I know that it is not fun and certainly something to be careful with. I wish I had something to tell you but still trying to figure it out myself.

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