smally

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Location:

Trafalgar,Canada

Member Since:

Dec 16, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

Started running in 05

Qualified for Boston May 18th at Cleveland. 312:05

Here are my PB's

Marathon 309:48 (Detroit 08)

Boston marathon 314

Half 121:52 July 09 - Running from Cancer Tecumseh

10 mile run 102:06 / 59:09 TM -09

10k - 35:29 (TM) 36:46 won the race outright, Sept 08

5k - 16:59 August 09

Short-Term Running Goals:

Under 3 hours for a marathon. This spring however I want to break 310 and qualify for Boston, I only need 315. DID IT!! 312:05 - 309:48

Run a solid Boston Marathon and shoot for sub 3 fall 09, eventually want to run under 2:50

I want to break 36 mins in a 10 k race.

I want to break 17 mins in a 5 k if not lower.

Basically I want to see how far I can actually go in running, who knows.

Long-Term Running Goals:

I want to run as long as I can, it is life fuel. I am a Chiropractor and it is a good example for my pts and also my family who runs also.

Most importantly I want to be the best I can be to my family.

And yes run sub 3 fall 09. run 103 at the CRIM, break 36 for a 10k race, break 17 for a 5k. Oh ya, run a half one of these days and break 124. Did it 121 this summer

Personal:

Married with 3 children. 5 year old son named Julian, 2 year old Sadie and Elliot who is 7 months. Life is busy but fun and I believe we are living it to the fullest, running helps me do this.

Live in Windsor Ontario, love to vacation in our condo in Naples Florida.

My wife and I are both Chiropractors

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Pearl Izumi Lifetime Miles:						3.00

Wed, Aug 26, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
17.50	0.00	2.50	0.00	20.00

Got my self into trouble today, did a long run with G and felt some back discomfort but ran through it until it started to disipate but it came back at the furthest possible point from home. I ran in a lot of discomfort and was dehydrated to boot. G was running ahead of me which is my place so I was uncomfortable and fighting hard not to pack it in. He looped back to get me and for some reason I got a little upset and motivated so I ran the last 2.5 plus miles to 20 miles quite hard and left G, I was below 625's so it was a good finish to the run until just before 20 I got a cramp in my right calf muscle.

725' average with a lot of slow miles but not terrible considering the back.

The problem is I am really sore right now and in bed, I can't put a lot of weight on my right side, bit scared but I will rest up the next couple days.

Comments

From Brian on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 13:34:29 from 24.57.193.132

oh no......hope its just a temporary thing, never the less....it is scary. I'm sort of in the same boat....nurturing shim splints....but seems a bit better today.

Take care of yourself Todd

Brian.

From smally on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 14:00:41 from 209.195.82.206

not good Brian, I can't walk on my right leg, but I am in good hands.

Take care and hopefully I am better enough to see patients tomorrow.

From Darren232323 on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 16:59:06 from 67.71.59.94

The workout DVD thing ya did with your wife took you down!

From Brian on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 19:15:32 from 24.57.193.132

How are you feeling tonight Todd? Hope you are OK.

Brian.

From rockness18 on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 20:06:28 from 69.183.230.143

Todd, I'd keep it easy on the 20-milers. I think you gave Brian similiar advice a few months ago. Personally, I think they're effective if done once every other week and occasionally on back to back weeks 7 days apart...take it easy this week and heal. You're too close to a Fall marathon to get injured. I'm predicting you to hit low to mid 2:50's.

From smally on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 21:58:17 from 74.210.30.253

Hey guys,

Thanks for the comments and concerns. Does not look good right now, I can't walk and I was not able to work. Running is not a concern when you go through something like this, I am more worried about family and work. I messed up today and should have stopped. Nothing I can do now but pray its not serious and I recover quickly. I have never experienced this much pain with every step.

From rockness18 on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 22:44:33 from 69.183.230.143

Todd, I'm praying for you...you do your part and take it easy. Hopefully you'll be fine in a few days. Hang in there!

From smally on Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 07:44:47 from 74.210.30.253

Thanks,

Trying to be positive but still can't walk today however I know it will be better by tomorrow. Probably only the second or third day I have missed in 10 years of work due to a flu or injury.

I will heal today I have faith.

From jtshad on Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 17:18:38 from 204.134.132.225

Sorry to hear about the injury. Listen to your body, it is talking to you (loudly now) and rest to take care of the issues. Watch the mileage and intensity when you get back to your training to aviod reagrevating it.

From smally on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 09:44:05 from 74.210.30.253

I can walk today, limping a bit but boy the power of the body to heal is amazing. Yesterday I was scared for my family and not being able to work, running was the least of my worries. Today I am worried about running so that means I am getting better. I am hoping that a few days of total rest is a blessing for me but realistically it may be a week before the shoes are on the feet agian.

Thanks for all the emails guys.

Have a good weekend.

TOdd

From Brian on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 11:32:56 from 24.57.193.132

thats great news Todd. I will start running again on Sunday....new week. Shins almost feel 100 %, but I'm giving myself a full 5 day rest, although I have been at the gym every day doing strength training.

Anyway, take care of yourself Todd

Brian.

From rockness18 on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 12:27:22 from 69.183.230.143

Good to hear...get healthy and glad you can keep things in perspective.

From smally on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 12:38:52 from 74.210.30.253

The break is perfect timing for you Brian.

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