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Las Vegas,NV,USA

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Jan 13, 2007

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Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

1600M - 5:51 (Corp Challenge 2009)

5K - 19:38 (Tule Springs Stake 2009)

10K - 42:30 (Spectrum 2008)

Half-Marathon - 1:28:23 (Fontana 2009)

Marathon - 3:29:28 (St. George 2008, Monsoon)

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Train well enough to run a BQ 3:15 marathon.

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Continue to train well stay healthy and enjoy running for many years to come.

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Married with 4 children ages 8-14.

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Mon, Dec 01, 2008

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The calf is still bothering me a little bit today but it is much better than yesterday. I can walk without a limp but I can still feel the tightness/soreness. I obviously skipped the run today, but I doubt I could have run on it anyway. I have been icing, wrapping, and elevating when I can. I decided not to make a quick trip to the doc today for a couple of reasons: I don't have a good sports doc and the pain had improved enough that I am hopeful I will be able to run LVM. I guess missing a run or two at this point isn't going to hurt and I'd rather be safe than sorry at this point.

Comments

From Smooth on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 15:34:46

Jeff, I'm glad the calf is much better. Keep the RICE going. Does it hurt to massage or stretch?

No need to run a single step at this point. Rest, rest, rest and I will pray, pray, pray. I have a feeling you're gonna be fine. Yes, better be save than sorry. Sending postive healing thoughts your way.

From JeffC on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 15:52:34

Thank you Smooth. Yes, it does hurt to stretch and massage, not bad pain, but enough to know there is some tightness and soreness in the area.

From Rhett on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 16:00:55

Jeff, I strained my calf the week before both Boston and SGM this year. I don't know how, but it just knotted up on me. Left at Boston, Right at SGM. Anyways I did the rice thing along with mild message with the stick. Even the day before it was sore, but in both races it did not affect me one bit. I hope the same thing happens for you. Rest, ice, message as much as possible. No serious stretching. You'll be ready! Think positively.

From Clay on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 16:34:54

Its good to hear that you are on the mend Jeff, just take it easy and you will be okay you're going to do great at LVM!!!

From Kathie on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 18:09:04

Oh Jeff I missed your post yesterday! I am glad you are feeling better today and I will be sending you healing vibes!

From DonGardinero on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 19:20:18

Jeff..

I hope it's feeling better soon. isn't that just the way it goes? You run miles and miles, day after day with no problems and then hurt something doing a different activity. Keep us posted.

Dale

From mark on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 22:18:56

I was so bummed when I saw your post yesterday. I'm glad that things are looking better now. Sounds like you should at least be in shape to start the race - then just keep going! Best of luck!

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