Psalm 91:1 NKJV He who dwells in the secret place

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Location:

Glendale,AZ,United States

Member Since:

Dec 16, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

Pocatello Just Be Cuz Half Marathon 2008 - 1:14:40

4 mile race 2008 - 23:22

5k PR 2008 - 15:52

Pocatello Marathon 2008 PR 2:36:18 - I won the Race

Pocatello Half Marathon 2011 1:34:59 -A year recovery with the new titanium rod first race back.

Short-Term Running Goals:

May 5, 2012 Law Day 10K 38:39 4th Place

May 19, 2012 Tommy Vaughn Half Marathon 1:26:34 3rd Place

Marathon Debut form my accident some date (unknown)

September 1, 2012 Pocatello Marathon 2:54:57 6th overall

November 3, 2012 Just Cuz Half Marathon 1:19:04 second place overall. (what a difference a year makes)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Worship the Lord and praying early in the mornibgs and keep doing that. Staying humble and desperate for the Lord and praying for end-time revival for America.

My Long Term goal is to just run whatever I can.

^{Hebrews 4:16} So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.

Personal:

Married, three kids all grown up... now four grandkids and two living with us

Psalm 119:105 NKJV Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.

The sound of God is a travelling wave that never stops. It knows no time nor is there any substance it can't penetrate.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Ohana Racers Pair #1 Lifetime Miles:						405.46
Asics Banditos Lifetime Miles:						134.54
Brooks Adrenaline 8 Lifetime Miles:						552.43
Mizuno Idaten Lifetime Miles:						201.92
Saucony Grid Trigon 4 Lifetime Miles:						690.83
Saucony Grid Trigon 5 Lifetime Miles:						456.43
Mizuno Elixir 4 Lifetime Miles:						429.04
Saucony Tangent 3 Green #1 Lifetime Miles:						418.94
Saucony Tangent 3 Green #2 Lifetime Miles:						348.05
Brooks Axiom 2 Lifetime Miles:						522.89
Avia Lites II Lifetime Miles:						365.36
Brooks Axiom 3 Lifetime Miles:						450.58
Brooks Launch Lifetime Miles:						24.41
Brooks Ghost Lifetime Miles:						3.00

Wed, Oct 08, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
8.13	0.00	0.00	0.00	8.13

After working till after 1am last night I finally rolled out of bed at 8am. I really didn't feel like running. But like my blog title says "I run for fitness". I did 8:13 miles at an overall 7:32 pace in 1:01. My body doesn't feel real sore but the quads I feel a little soreness there. The important thing is my hip is better. My knee is black and blue from being trampled on at the start, and my hand is still healing from the cuts.

Still reflecting on the race (SGM):

Overall even if I did get a 2:40 I won't have been happy with that in SGM, because running 2:36 four weeks earlier on a much harder course I was thinking a 2:30 would be doable in SGM. Weather, weather what more you can say.

(Saucony Tangent 3 - 354 miles)

Evening

200 push-ups and over 300 sit-ups.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00

Comments

From The Howling Commando on Wed, Oct 08, 2008 at 13:14:49

I think doing 2 full marathons so close together alone is testament enough to your stamina. In short what I've found is that as runners we are always looking to improve and always quick to judge our past races with disdain. I know I come from a different perspective because I know I will no way ever even have a shot at a marathon within 30 minutes of your finishing time. However I still believe that your racing this year has been consistent, strong, and you take something away from each race. You raced your heart out in less than ideal conditions. That's my two cents on it anyways.

From wheakory on Wed, Oct 08, 2008 at 13:47:38

Ben - Thank you! It's very hard to walk away from a marathon knowing your training was good enough to have a better performance. But you can take only what mother nature gives you. I have to realize sometimes you can't be in control of everything.

From rockness18 on Wed, Oct 08, 2008 at 16:55:06

Kory, hang in there! I've noticed you comment a couple times, "I know all things happen for a reason." We may not know exactly why, but I'm sure it will contribute to your improvement as a runner and perhaps even as a person. You have inspired many with your success and I trust you will continue to do so. Can't wait to see the results of some of your future performances...good luck!

From Paul Ivory on Wed, Oct 08, 2008 at 21:58:19

Kory, even as damaged goods you are an inspiration and an example in recovery. Keep it up, get completely healed.

From air darkhorse on Wed, Oct 08, 2008 at 22:54:44

Kory, After a period of not really training for a while I have a fresh perspective on this. You were only 4 wks out from another marathon, Bad conditions to boot, month after month of hard training etc. Give yourself a break for the next while and maybe express yourself in another avenue. I know that every time I do I whether self imposed or not I come back even better and not just performance wise. But also as a human being who has a renewed sense of joy and appreciation for what God has given him. Good luck Kory and thanks for the support. Your a real credit to our sport. Steve.

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