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Location:

New Palestine,IN,USA

Member Since:

Oct 23, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

5k - 18:59 (3/09)
4M - 25:06 (9/09)
10k - 41:01 (11/07)

Half - 1:25:58 (11/09)

Marathon - 3:06:33 (12/09)

Short-Term Running Goals:

1:25 for the half marathon
Sub 39:00 for the 10k.
3:07 marathon
18:30 5k

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Long-Term Running Goals:

Break 3:00 for the marathon.

Personal:

Married, two daughters (18 and 15).  Masters runner trying to get competitive in my age group.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony Ride 5 (Red) Lifetime Miles: 372.70
ASICS Excel 33 Lifetime Miles: 152.00
Saucony Ride 7 Lifetime Miles: 249.00
ASICS DS Trainer Lifetime Miles: 212.20
Asics Cumulus 16 Lifetime Miles: 241.30
Sat, Sep 10, 2011
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.180.000.000.002.18

Another unsuccessful run.  I tried to see how my leg was doing and it seemed to be going ok.  I just had some dull pain for a little over 2 miles but then all the sudden it just tighter up and starting hurt to the point where I couldn't take a step.  I stopped and massaged it for a few minutes and it felt better.  I tried to run again but the pain shot down my leg.  After stretching and massaging it some more I was able to walk back home but every time I tried to run on it it hurt really bad.  I am going to have to go to the sports doc on this one.  I am as discouraged as I have ever been with my running.  I feel I have lost so much and can't seem to get back to running without some other injury popping up. Not sure what my future is as a runner at this point.  It is very frustrating!!

Mizuno Wave Rider 13 Miles: 2.18
Comments
From Jon on Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 18:50:38 from 74.177.100.34

Sorry to hear about your injury. That stinks.

From Tom on Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 17:52:15 from 67.199.180.90

I'm really sorry to hear about the injury situation. I've been there myself a few times and it doesn't seem to ever get any easier to deal with. Best of luck getting to the bottom of things and starting on the way to full recovery.

From rockness18 on Thu, Sep 29, 2011 at 00:41:01 from 69.183.246.56

Jim,

Sorry to hear this. Injuries are so frustrating- hang in there!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Wed, Oct 05, 2011 at 02:23:56 from 24.22.239.183

Yes, hang in there and don't be in a hurry to get back where you were. When you are fully healed it will come back easier than you think.

From jtshad on Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 14:03:34 from 204.134.132.225

Sorry to hear about your leg. I hope you find out what it is and that it is not to severe. Hang in there, I know it is frustrating but remember all the other blessings you have in your life and focus on those for a while.

From JimF on Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 22:55:58 from 98.253.193.207

Thanks for all the comments. I have pulled something in my upper calf that causes bad pain when running. I have been able to bike and do the elliptical but it always flares up when running. I tried it again today and made it about a mile. I am going to have to go back and get another opinion since this is not working. It is on the back outside right below my knee. Any ideas?

From Mark on Fri, Oct 28, 2011 at 13:09:34 from 24.129.132.78

Hey Jim, sorry to hear you are out with an injury right now. I hope you've found some improvement since then. I thought I was going to be out forever but got some huge help from physical therapy and eventually got back running again.

Good luck and hope you can get back out there soon!

From dutterman on Fri, Oct 28, 2011 at 14:21:56 from 137.112.13.203

Jim, do you think it might be your popliteus muscle? Something you can do to loosen it up, if it's the case, is to do "windshield wipers" with your feet. Sitting in a chair, use your heels as the pivot points about 8" apart. That will loosen it and strengthen it.

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