Here it is: Four more days until I start the official running season. Three half marathons, and three 5Ks in 60 days. These aren’t my first half marathons, but they are a first in some ways. I’ve been suffering from some plantar fasciitis, and it really, really, really flipping hurts. The frozen water bottle and [...]
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I DID IT!!!!
With the help of my Team Challenge teammates and coaches — and your support and donataions — I completed the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas half marathon on December 5th.
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I’m on the road again! Two Saturdays ago was supposed to be our mega miles day at 12 miles. I completed 7 miles before my hip and leg started to get stiff. So, last week I visited Dr. John again. He pushed, pulled, poked, and prodded my hips back into alignment. He did such good [...]
Read moreThe only way to overcome is to hang in. Even I’m starting to believe that. -Dan OBrien I’m way overdue for an update. It’s been a rough few weeks with missed training days and lower mileage due to my bum hips and a conference. The foam roller has been my friend, as well as ice, [...]
Read moreYeah. Had some really good runs last week, so good that I had a pace of 13 minutes flat for a three-mile run. Saturday was our long, 8 mile run for the week. The first four miles went great. I felt good, was pacing myself fine, and had tons of energy to complete it. My [...]
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