The Comeback Trail

January 08, 2009

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Location:

St. George,UT,USA

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

I am a new runner, started running May 2007. Ran STG Marathon Oct 2007 (3:29) first race after knee surgery and re-injured it on mile 16. Also ran Tucson Marathon (3:45) out of shape from knee recovery, but still had a blast. First race with no knee problems and starting to get in shape Painters 2008 1:29:27 (Short Course GPS showed 12.95)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Just get healthy!

Long-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for Boston

Personal:

I am married with 3 kids, My wife and I own a Propane Company in St. George.

Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Tue, Oct 07, 2008

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

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 4.00

4 easy on the elliptical. 30 min core workout. Legs and feet still very beat-up. Note to self: Never train in a heavier cushioned shoe, then run a marathon in a racing flat.

Just working out to stay in shape. Been thinking about a December marathon. I would hate to end running marathons with my STGM performance. It was pretty embarrasing!!!

Positive note: Nice to have such an awesome family. When I finished, my daughter, son and nephew came charging over. They acted like I just won something. Once again, that puts it all in perspective.

Training: Going to enjoy the cooler temps and really appreciate running. Not many ipod runs, just alot of running and thinking. Hope everyone is feeling better after the marathon!

Comments

From RivertonPaul on Oct 08, 2008 at 09:52:06

Glad you continue to have a good perspective. I'm going to cross train for a while to maintain fitness. Good luck if you do run again in December, if not, there is always next year anyway.

From huans32 on Oct 09, 2008 at 09:09:22

Well if anything you learned more from this race. I hope you do decide to do another marathon in Dec. You are really primed for a good race though. Keep it up man. Was good to see you briefly at like mile 20 or so. Even if you were suffering some. We will get it man.

From Brent on Oct 11, 2008 at 09:18:56

Mike, just my take, I think is difficult to key for one marathon, anything can happen in the week before the marathon or on marathon day. Yes, I think you can get recovered, get a couple of good longer tempo runs in and run a very good December marathon. I ran St.George in 1998, 3:08 and then ran (Dec) Honolulu in 3:18 (hot and humid). I see no reason why you could not give the BQ another shot in December. Is so darn difficult to get in top shape, yes, I would give it a shot while you in top shape.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Terry on Oct 12, 2008 at 22:35:30

Mike, I stayed with Tom & Kim in your Condo. THANKS very much it was great! It's not fair that some of us had a great marathon and others didn't. Whenever, I get in good shape I always run at least two marathons within a couple of months because it seems like the odds are that one of them wont turn out the way I would like. By running two marathons it seemed like I always increased my odds of having a good run.

I have a question about your condo. Please call me at 801-647-0177 or Email me at tbean@headwaters.com, Thanks.

From Dustin on Oct 13, 2008 at 15:09:07

Mike, I'm thinking more towards running the L.A. Marathon in Feb. It is on President's Day which is a Monday. Initially, I thought about doing CIM or Las Vegas, but I think I will just try to get in shape for the Snow Canyon Half, get in some good miles in December, try to run a decent time at Painter's Half (it seems I've always been injured or in bad shape for this race, maybe this year will be the year). I would like to do LA and then maybe Boston or Ogden or the Newport Marathon in Oregon toward the end of May

From JeffC on Oct 29, 2008 at 10:10:36

How is the recovery coming big guy? I hope you are feeling good. What are your plans for the rest of the year? What are you looking at for next year? Give us some info man!

From Michelle N. on Nov 11, 2008 at 11:53:26

Mike, you are on the LOST SHEEP list! Are you still running or are you taking some time off? Hope all is well and you recovered from the marathon:)

From The Howling Commando on Nov 12, 2008 at 14:36:00

Just checking in again Mike. Miss reading your blog and sharing advice. Hope you are doing well!

From Brent on Dec 03, 2008 at 21:03:56

Mike, I know Big Foot is out there training in the red hills somewhere, he only blogs when we least expect.

Stay Kool, Train Like an Animal, B of BS Rools out

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