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Location:

Orem,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jun 26, 2010

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

Ran first marathon after 18 months of training (minus injury time) at age 52 in Logan, Utah on Sept 18, 2010.  Time was 4:16:56 compared to a goal of 4:15.

Second marathon was Oct 1, 2011 in the heat of St George.  Time fell to 4:52:27.

Short-Term Running Goals:

With two marathons behind me, my next goal is to run one in under 4 hours and potentially qualify for Boston within 2 years.

Long-Term Running Goals:

My primary physical goal is to live a long, healthy life and to stay active to the end.  While I can, I expect running to be a big part of that.

Personal:

Married with 8 children and 5 grandchildren.  Youngest child is 13.

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Tue, Dec 14, 2010
Total Distance
3.80

I thought my foot was better today.  I took off running faster than usual.  Within a couple of miles, the pain started nagging me again, but it was very tolerable.  I finished in 33:27.  By the time I finished, my right knee was hurting.  Now my knee feels better, but I'm limping around a little.

 I guess that I will need to ride my bike instead for aerobic exercise.  This running just isn't working.

Comments
From lightitup on Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 22:00:11 from 71.37.143.96

Hello. How is your foot? How was your Christmas? My right foot is hurting a lot, so much I haven't ran since Thursday and won't run till it feels better...foots are weird! :)

From Stephen on Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 23:42:41 from 174.52.135.96

I'm about to take up bike riding for a while. I tried the tread mill a few times and my foot always gets worse. Ice and epsom salt soaks help it feel better, but it flares up again whenever I run on it. From my tread mill runs, I know that I am way out of shape and that I need to build up my endurance again. Biking is the only solution I can think of. I had to wait for Christmas to get lights on my bike, but I'm going to give it a try in the morning.

Christmas was really great. Our whole family was here, even Jeremy and Maggie from Florida with their little Talmage. Cindy and Kyle came with Aaron, Stephanie, and Dillon from Pima, AZ, Brian from SLC, Kevin from Japan, and Charles from Snow College. Needless to say, our house is crowded, but it is worth it.

Kevin talked in Church today. Karen's parents, two brothers, and a sister each came with their families. Kevin told 4 faith promoting stories from his mission.

From lightitup on Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 00:07:29 from 71.37.143.96

Wow you have a lot going on, great family time! Please be careful on the bike....

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