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St George,UT,

Member Since:

Feb 07, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run below 2:30 in the Marathon.

Personal:

I currenty live in Southern Utah. My wife Kendra and I have 4 children and no pets. We also own/operate the St. George Running Center a specialty running shoe store in St. George UT.  We also head-up the St. George Running Club.

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Tue, Mar 11, 2008
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Went to the SCHS Track to help out with the group speed workout.  Only Stacy Bracken and I showed.  Durring the 3rd 800 I felt my calf just role-up into a knot.  We were'nt even goign too fast just about 6:20 pace, but I think It's all related to my POSTERIOR TIBIAL TENDON   issue.  I'm going to massage it a little today and get some Wintercrest on it.

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Comments
From josse on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 09:53:15

hope the massage helps.

From Superfly on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 11:20:31

With the issue's your having with your PTT I'd just stick to relaxed easy running for a month or more. It seems the speed stuff really tears your body down. But on the flip side you are able to handle nice easy mileage. IMHO.

If you tried to call me yesterday morning I tried to call you back a the store several times but it would never go through...

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 12:10:51

The Store Phone got unplugged somehow yesterday - I was just calling to tell you the video was up online.

From Sasha Pachev on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 12:19:01

Speed always tears you up. Speed work helps if you are fit for higher mileage but are unable to do it due to time constraints. One of the biggest fitness reducers is what I call "fashion speedwork". People read they are supposed to be doing speed work, and they do it for really no other reason than to be cool. A marathoner of any ability should not even think about interval speed work until he hits 80 miles a week of base.

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 13:12:44

You guys are both smoking crack.

From Superfly on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 13:20:28

No crack is too expensive. I'll just stick to sniffing rubber cement.

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 13:28:00

I agree ... It's more American Too.

I love blog comments. We all do it. We get a little bit of info and make assumptions.

Let me just say that my tight calf/PPT issue had nothing to do with this mornings work out.

From Superfly on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 13:41:15

But it could have had something to do with Soccer?

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 14:06:02

Yes, good point.

I did play soccer with Isaac in the backyard last week. I probably need to choose between whether to run or help him learn how to play. Doing both is messing with my conditioning.

Do you think if I hold off on playing soccer in the backyard I'll heal faster? Or should I just wait until I get more of a base?

From Mike Warren on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 18:46:35

Steve, I think going to work leads to injuries! Take 2 weeks off, w/pay, that should do it! Really though, sorry to hear about the calf.

From ryan on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 20:05:34

hey steve sorry to hear about the injury. my wife wants a pair of running shoes for here b-day so after the spectrum 10k we are going to stop by the store and get a pair for both of us.

back to all the speed work comments, i do some interval and speed stuff way before hitting 80 miles a week but i am not a marathoner of ability as sasha would say. actually i have never ran more than 45-50 in in a week. i think that everyone has to find what works for them. good luck.

From James on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 20:30:45

My opinion is you got injured sitting on your butt in the van too much at Del Sol. It has nothing to do with speed work!

From Jon on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 20:47:03

I don't know what caused it, but I'm saying you made up another body part, just like Josse and Paul do. POSTERIOR TIBIAL TENDON?

From josse on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 20:54:49

Hey I know my body parts. The behind the calf thingamajig.

From Jon on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 21:10:47

Exactly.

From Steve Hooper on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 21:59:49

Thank you for all your comments today guys. Your insight means alot to my knotted calf.

From Wildbull on Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 09:26:15

Steve, put some Ice on it and get the swelling down. VERY LIGHT stretch! I know it was not the work out that caused the problem. that pace is not speed work for you!

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