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March 12, 2010

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Location:

Smithfield,UT,

Member Since:

May 15, 2003

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

5K: 14:48
10K: 30:27
Half Marathon: 1:08:12
Marathon: 2:18:09 (aided), 2:22:34 (unaided)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in June of 2008. Started taking Enbrel in March, 2009.

Run as much as I can, and race as well as I can. Make the most of however much time I have left as an able-bodied runner.

Absurdly tentative 2010 Racing Schedule:

  • March 13 - Shamrock Shuffle 5K
  • April 3 - Striders Half Marathon
  • May 8 - 500 Festival Half Marathon
  • June 12 - Utah Valley Half Marathon
  • July 4 - Blacksmith Fork Freedom Run 15K
  • July 24 - Des News 10K??
  • August 28 - TOU Half Marathon
  • September 18 - TOU Marathon
  • November 6 - First Dam Run 5K or 10K
  • November 20 - Mesquite Half Marathon
  • December 5 - Cal International Marathon
  • December 6 - Retire from running forever


Long-Term Running Goals:

  Run until I'm old, and then run some more. Stand tall.

Personal:

Personal Blog: Of Marathons and Maps.

1 wife, 1 kid, 1 in the oven.

Endure and persist; this pain will turn to your good. - Ovid

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. - Romans 5:1-5
Miles:This week: 54.00 Month: 124.00 Year: 520.00
Saucony Tangent Lifetime Miles: 213.50
Brooks Axiom Lifetime Miles: 473.75
New Balance 790 Lifetime Miles: 76.00
Saucony Type A Lifetime Miles: 111.00
Jogging Stroller Lifetime Miles: 204.50
Saucony Guide TR Lifetime Miles: 209.25
Brooks Adrenaline 9 Lifetime Miles: 383.25
Brooks Launch Lifetime Miles: 206.50
Brooks Adrenaline 10 Lifetime Miles: 32.25
Mon, Apr 28, 2008
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1.500.000.000.004.005.50

Whew, heat wave! Mid-70s and sunny today; beautiful. Ran to the gym, did 25 minutes elliptical, 15 minutes arc trainer, 2x20 adductors @ 100 lbs, 2x18 abductors @ 90 lbs, 1x60 leg press @ 120 lbs, and1x40 single-leg press @ 60 lbs. Ran home.

I am trying an experiment with my neuroma today. Some people says it helps to stick cotton balls between your toes. This spreads everything out and may help the crazy nerve return to normal. I don't have any cotton balls, but am substituting wads of toilet paper instead. So I am walking around with (clean) toilet paper between my toes. Good stuff. This would come in handy when running with Jon, as I could always pull out some toilet paper if he ran out.

 


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Comments
From Dale on Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 20:51:16

Are those the same people that tend to have cameras with them at all times?

From Ron on Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 23:47:51

I have a neuroma on my fourth toe. I was using some different socks that I think were a little smaller than I'm used to. My third and fourth toe got bunched together. Someone suggested I use a special sock that is like a glove. I got it at the SL running co, but any running store should have it. It keeps my toes separated and has helped tremendously. They cost about 12.00 a pair. I actually only wear it on the bad foot because it bothers me on the good foot. I've tried a lot of stuff and this is the first thing that actually worked without irritating something else.

From Logan on Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 09:35:13

I will be up in Logan this weekend for Katey's graduation. My parents are bringing those shoes up for you from St. George.

From Paul Petersen on Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 10:07:05

Ron - Thanks for the tip. It's nice to know how other people have battled this.

Logan - Awesome, thanks so much! We'll be around all of Friday and Saturday, but will be out of town on Sunday afternoon. Just give me a call when you are about to swing by. I might be up for running a few miles if you want.

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