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Location:

Fort Collins,CO,

Member Since:

May 15, 2003

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Unaided PR's:
5K: 14:48 (Track - 2001)
10K: 30:45 (Track - 2001)
10K: 31:32 (Bolder Boulder - 2013)
Half Marathon: 1:06:09 (Duluth - 2013)
Marathon: 2:17:54 (Grandma's) - 2014)
Marathon: 2:19:47 (Indianapolis Monumental - 2013)
Marathon: 2:19:49 (Indianapolis Monumental - 2010)

Aided PR's:
10K: 29:38 (Des News - 2011)
Half Marathon: 1:05:30 (TOU Half - 2011)
Marathon: 2:18:09 (St George - 2007)
Marathon: 2:17:35 (Boston - 2011)

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.

Training for the 2018 Colorado Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

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

Personal:

1 wife, 2 kids. 1 cat. Work as a GIS Specialist/Map Geek

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

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Saucony Trail Shoe Lifetime Miles:						247.50
Hoka Clifton Lifetime Miles:						491.50
Saucony Type A6 Lifetime Miles:						186.50
Saucony Zealot Lifetime Miles:						478.75
Saucony Kinvara 6 Lifetime Miles:						433.50
Saucony Kinvara 6-2 Lifetime Miles:						358.75
Brooks Pure Connect Blue Lifetime Miles:						337.25
New Balance Trainers Lifetime Miles:						314.50
New Balance 1400 Racers Lifetime Miles:						65.00
Brook Pureflow Lifetime Miles:						99.50

Tue, May 27, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.00	2.00

Biked to the podiatrist and back for another injection. However, I've been starting to doubt the initial diagnoses of the mortons neuroma lately, and described and pointed out my current symptoms to the doc (swollen, inflamed toes, swollen top of foot, reduced range of motion). He thought arthritis could be a possibility, so I went and had some blood drawn for several tests. I will get the results back on Monday.

Might be time to try Dr. Stucky's laser.

Comments

From jhorn on Tue, May 27, 2008 at 19:01:56

I'm going to make some assumptions and say that Stacy is your wife. From her running goals it looks like she has a strong relationship with God--just wondering if it's the same for you. I don't mean to pry, just wondering if you would sypathize more with the religious fervor of Ryan Hall, or more with Ed Eyestone--I myself lean toward the former.

From Paul Petersen on Tue, May 27, 2008 at 19:10:56

Jesse - Yes, Stacy is my wife. I don't know much about Ed Eyestone, but Ryan Hall is an inspirational figure and role model to me because of his faith and how he carries himself. I also look up to Josh Cox for the same reasons.

So to directly answer your sly question, I am a Protestant Christian. The church we go to is technically Baptist, but I could care less about denominational affiliation. I consider my relationship with God to be strong, but hope to grow more.

From Jon on Tue, May 27, 2008 at 19:42:19

What does Dr. Stucky's laser do?

From Paul Petersen on Tue, May 27, 2008 at 21:21:00

Question Boy (Jon) - Off the top of my head: Accelerated Tissue Repair & Cell Growth - The K-Laser penetrates deeply into the tissue and increases the energy available to the cell. This allows it to take on nutrients faster and get rid of waste products. This helps tissues repair faster.

Faster Wound Healing - Laser therapy stimulates the production of collagen which allows your tissues to repair.

Reduced Fibrous Tissue Formation - Laser therapy reduces the formation of scar tissue.

Anti-Inflammation - Laser therapy increases the diameter of blood vessels and allows for lymphatic drainage. These together help reduce swelling.

Anti-Pain (Analgesic) - Laser therapy helps produce pain killing neurochemicals as it blocks pain signals from the nerves.

Improved Vascular Activity - Laser therapy increases the formation of capillaries in damaged tissues, speeding up healing.

Trigger Points and Acupuncture Points - Laser therapy helps reduce trigger points and stimulates acupuncture points.

From Jon on Tue, May 27, 2008 at 22:08:10

Cool, I have a nickname! I'm like the curious 6-year old who never grew up!

I've never heard of a laser like that. Sounds interesting.

From josse on Wed, May 28, 2008 at 21:08:42

What type of lasers does he use? I have had laser/light treatments. I am not sure what I think of them. But what you have decribed sounds great. I hope you find out what it is and can get on the mend.

From Paul Petersen on Wed, May 28, 2008 at 22:55:37

Josse - it's called K-Laser.

http://klaserwest.com/

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