Well I had my first visit to the physical therapist. She checked my hips and said they were slightly off but not to worry. Then she looked at my feet and said they look like two different feet. Now I am not sure on how to take that but ok. Then she had me walk back and forth to watch for my foot motion. She said I have a high arch. Then she compared my feet more closely and then retracted the different feet comment. This all leads up to that fact that structurely I am fine. I do have a weekness on that leg probably due to the previous injury. I knew I had a leg dominance problem before I showed up, so no surprise there. The doctor has prescribed this anti inflamitory medicine that is given using electric stimulus. The put electrodes on my calf and over the medicine spot. This makes the medicine penetrate the Achilles directly without injecting with a needle. Strange Huh?
It feels like you are burning or getting a tattoo. Just to think only 4 or 5 more of those to go. Plus I have lots of stretching and work to do at home. Prognosis is questionable. Hopefully the inflamation will be better in a couple of weeks and then I will still have to proceed with the strengthening of the muscles. I will probably have a slow introduction back into running. I am trying to be optimistic about running the race a friend and I want to run this fall. If all goes well I might be able to proceed as planned. Keep your fingers crossed.
Love running and everything about it. Burning:)
Later.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
This just sucks
Well I went to the doctor. I don't know what I was thinking. He told me just what I thought he would say. "No weight bearing cardio and physical therapy. THERAPY THERAPY!
This actually means MONEY MONEY! I found out last year when I had therapy after a severe ankle sprain that they charge $500 an hour and that does not include the ultrasounds they say they have to give you. Now that price is before insurance but still. When you add up all the trips to therapy and it is a small fortune.
If I knew that therapy would fix it in 5 sessions or 2 weeks then I might feel better, but you know how it is. They can never tell you how long it will take. Is this a conspiracy or is that going to far. My running plans may be hindered or placed on the shelf for the fall of this year. We will have to see.
With the price they charge why are there not more rich, BMW driving, Rolex wearing people around. If I knew that when I got out of high school you bet cha I would have been to that school in a heart beat. I would have shown up in my cap and gown from graduation.
Hope I can get over this funk and figure a way to stay in shape. First therapy session is tomorrow. (Not that kind of therapy session) I know you where thinking of it. I mean a physical therapy for my foot. HEE HEE
Love running and everything about it. (I am putting this to the test.)
Later.
This actually means MONEY MONEY! I found out last year when I had therapy after a severe ankle sprain that they charge $500 an hour and that does not include the ultrasounds they say they have to give you. Now that price is before insurance but still. When you add up all the trips to therapy and it is a small fortune.
If I knew that therapy would fix it in 5 sessions or 2 weeks then I might feel better, but you know how it is. They can never tell you how long it will take. Is this a conspiracy or is that going to far. My running plans may be hindered or placed on the shelf for the fall of this year. We will have to see.
With the price they charge why are there not more rich, BMW driving, Rolex wearing people around. If I knew that when I got out of high school you bet cha I would have been to that school in a heart beat. I would have shown up in my cap and gown from graduation.
Hope I can get over this funk and figure a way to stay in shape. First therapy session is tomorrow. (Not that kind of therapy session) I know you where thinking of it. I mean a physical therapy for my foot. HEE HEE
Love running and everything about it. (I am putting this to the test.)
Later.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Suddith rocks the Memorial
Today was the Lou Cox Memorial. My wife asked me if I knew who Lou Cox was. I stated what the website mentioned. She goes ya that's right he is the one who invented running in Dayton. I said that is impressive and she says with sarcasm, the running craze in Dayton. That cleared up some things.
The man Suddith finished his first 5k today. He ran the whole thing and was under his goal time. I felt like a proud papa. HEE HEE. Kidding aside, he did a great job. He had a short training period. I think if you know him you should give him a shout out at BryanSuddith.com. I am sure here would enjoy it. I believe that this is just a stepping stone for bigger things to come in the next year. We should all support him in his new adventure.
Congrats Bryan.
Plus he served a higher purpose today by advertising for a political race. He used a shirt but I thought he should have used shoe polish on his back. Plus he should have charged for the advertising space. If Casino's can do it so can political candidates.
The rest of the day was spent doing regular memorial things like cookouts, going to the cemetery, and resting. Plus I mowed the lawn. How exciting!
On to another fun work week and looking forward to future days off.
Love running and everything about it.
Later.
The man Suddith finished his first 5k today. He ran the whole thing and was under his goal time. I felt like a proud papa. HEE HEE. Kidding aside, he did a great job. He had a short training period. I think if you know him you should give him a shout out at BryanSuddith.com. I am sure here would enjoy it. I believe that this is just a stepping stone for bigger things to come in the next year. We should all support him in his new adventure.
Congrats Bryan.
Plus he served a higher purpose today by advertising for a political race. He used a shirt but I thought he should have used shoe polish on his back. Plus he should have charged for the advertising space. If Casino's can do it so can political candidates.
The rest of the day was spent doing regular memorial things like cookouts, going to the cemetery, and resting. Plus I mowed the lawn. How exciting!
On to another fun work week and looking forward to future days off.
Love running and everything about it.
Later.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Crazy days
This Memorial weekend has been crazy so far. Saturday was dominated by a family surprise birthday party. I think that my children are beginning to love running. I think my young one is going to be named speedy. She can beat all the children up to the age of 9 in the family.
Side note (On the news right now, did you see Kenevial bike jump at kings island?)
To bad I was not there. It would have been historical. (To bad he did not crash)
Today I spent my day in Indianapolis. The weather could have not been more wonderful. I got to spend the day with my family and friends. The race was great even thought I picked the person that came in dead last. I mean how does that happen? I have watched racing for years, don't you think I would have a sixth sense about these things? That is what a sentimental favorite will do for me. Plus Juliana Huff can really sing. She did a great job on the National Anthem. The last few years they have tried to pick someone cool and they always mess it up. Plus Jim Neighbors was back. It is just not the same when he is missing.
On Memorial day I will be running with Suddith that the Lou Cox. I am so excited to see him reach his goal. One step at a time. My son might run the fun run also which will make me really proud.
Love running and everything about it.
Later.
Side note (On the news right now, did you see Kenevial bike jump at kings island?)
To bad I was not there. It would have been historical. (To bad he did not crash)
Today I spent my day in Indianapolis. The weather could have not been more wonderful. I got to spend the day with my family and friends. The race was great even thought I picked the person that came in dead last. I mean how does that happen? I have watched racing for years, don't you think I would have a sixth sense about these things? That is what a sentimental favorite will do for me. Plus Juliana Huff can really sing. She did a great job on the National Anthem. The last few years they have tried to pick someone cool and they always mess it up. Plus Jim Neighbors was back. It is just not the same when he is missing.
On Memorial day I will be running with Suddith that the Lou Cox. I am so excited to see him reach his goal. One step at a time. My son might run the fun run also which will make me really proud.
Love running and everything about it.
Later.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
made the appointment
Well, I just made the appointment with the sports med doctor. We will see what he says next week. Hope it is good. I want to start running and training again.
later
later
Monday, May 12, 2008
Breather
This week I have decided to take a breather. After all that training I like to take breaks. Plus at some point I need to go to the doctor. Which I hate because it reminds me that I am frail and I don't want to hear bad news. I think I would go into a funk if running was off the table for a long time. But we will see.
Mothers day was wonderful. I managed to make my Wife happy. She always loves a clean house. Especially when she does not have to clean it. She loved the kids presents. Had family over some were happy and some were not. Long story. We managed to squeeze in a little movie known as Speed Racer. Have you heard of it. Not to bad. I might give it a 6 out of 10 on the adult movie rating. It has great visuals and the little brother with the monkey are so funny. My son loved it.
Love running and everything about it.
Later
Mothers day was wonderful. I managed to make my Wife happy. She always loves a clean house. Especially when she does not have to clean it. She loved the kids presents. Had family over some were happy and some were not. Long story. We managed to squeeze in a little movie known as Speed Racer. Have you heard of it. Not to bad. I might give it a 6 out of 10 on the adult movie rating. It has great visuals and the little brother with the monkey are so funny. My son loved it.
Love running and everything about it.
Later
Friday, May 9, 2008
frustration mounting
Have you ever been to the point at work that you wanted to knock some sense into someone. Well that is how I feel today. Now I am not a violent person so don't worry.
I received my pay stub today and they can't seem to get it right.
My company for some odd reason has decided to pay bi monthly instead of bi weekly.
Now that is ok but the person figuring up the weeks that are split between pay periods is an (______). Fill in the blank with what ever item you feel fit. It is simple, pay me straight time for the days on monday and tuesday. I worked over but pay it straight time anyway, which they did. Then when the new pay period starts just pick up straight time until forty hours are up and then go to time and a half.
This person feels they need to shift hours around and in the process they are losing some pay. They are taking time and a half away and adding back only the half. They don't need to and they are complicating things. Long story and even longer if I go into detail.
Thanks for listening.
Lover running and everything about it.
Later.
.
I received my pay stub today and they can't seem to get it right.
My company for some odd reason has decided to pay bi monthly instead of bi weekly.
Now that is ok but the person figuring up the weeks that are split between pay periods is an (______). Fill in the blank with what ever item you feel fit. It is simple, pay me straight time for the days on monday and tuesday. I worked over but pay it straight time anyway, which they did. Then when the new pay period starts just pick up straight time until forty hours are up and then go to time and a half.
This person feels they need to shift hours around and in the process they are losing some pay. They are taking time and a half away and adding back only the half. They don't need to and they are complicating things. Long story and even longer if I go into detail.
Thanks for listening.
Lover running and everything about it.
Later.
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
surprise surprise in the pig 1/2 marathon
First of all I have to thank my bud for his shout out on his blog.
The following is my account of my Flying pig weekend.
We started off a little behind schedule by leaving 45 minutes late. No big deal I thought. We managed to get to Cinn after at least one pit stop. New rest area. I recommend it. Hands free everything. We were headed to the hotel when I noticed that no one was walking around. I thought that was strange. Come to find out that in my stupidity I did not notice they changed the location of the packet pick up. So we checked in and drove across the river from Kentucky to the Duke energy center. We found our way through the convention getting our free stuff. Picked up the loudest noise makers we could find to bring home to the kids. We had some thick somewhat healthy peanut butter. My wife and I sprinted to the nearest free drink stand. It was like cardboard. The drink was refreshing though. Then we realized our camera wasn't working due to the batteries. Once done with the convention we found our way back to our car and headed back to the hotel in Kent. for some rest.
An hour or so later we headed to Newport area for dinner at Brio's. We love that place. We managed to get right in at the table near the bar so we could see the TV. This was while others sat there waiting. Hee Hee. Their loss. We sat in the bar area to see the TV. I moved my chair around the table to be near my lady, well, plus I wanted to see the TV too. The Kentucky derby was starting. We sat there cheering and waiting with anticipation for the end. A crowd had collected which always adds to the excitement. Then with the horrible ending came the moans and grunts. It was a slight blow to the evening.
Another part of dinner is that the Prom is that weekend. So my wife and I could enjoy the couples coming and going for dinner. Those girls were glad I was not their dad. I would have made them stay home. The guys had just as bad taste in hairstyle and cloths.
This is the way we planned the evening because we had done the same thing two years earlier. After dinner we went to the mall and stone cold creamery. We sat outside enjoying the sounds of a beetles tribute band. (eight days a week) They were great. A little old to be the beetles though.
Then on to the hotel and sleep.
Race day I woke up at 5. Prepared and headed out to walk across the bridge to Cinn. Its dark and I listen to my music. I try to relax during this 20 minute walk.
I get to the start and stretch, prepare, turn in my bag to the check in.
Hit the restroom if you call the row of port a potties a restroom.
To be brief I thought I might have trouble but I did not.
Then I set off for my starting position. Once in the corral we stood there for ever. It turns out there was a fire on the course and they had to figure out what to do.
15 minutes late they started the race. For the first 5 miles I stuck to my plan. Run 8.5 minute miles. Golden! At the start of mile 6 it starts up hill. For the next three miles you just hold on for dear life and try to conserve energy. It seems to have two one mile steep steep hills. Still golden! I had planned to be 10 or 10.5 minute miles on the hills. Went as planned. After the hills and nine miles you do around 1 mile up and down slight hills. I think those are recovery areas. At mile 10 you get to go down a hill that is as good as the one you went up. This year from mile 10 to 13 is all down hill. My pace ranged from 7 to 8.5 minute miles. As planned. When I started I had just hoped to finish under 2 hours. I am a wee bit heavier that my last long runs and my 12 and 13 mile training runs went horrible. I mean bad. I was running down the last 200 yard looking back and fourth for my wife. I eventually found here and I think she would have jumped the fence to get to me if she could. She did two years before. That is another story. When I crossed the finish line my time was 1 hour 53 min. 53 sec.
It turns out it was 5 seconds slower than my best time. If I had known that I would have run a little harder and thrown up at the end. But hind sight is 20/20. I felt the greatest sense of accomplishment. This is the hardest course I have ever run. You know you have worked hard after this run.
After the run we went back to the hotel and checked out. We stopped at firstwatch for brunch. I had a wonderful turkey sandwich. Then we headed off to traders world. We spent around 1.5 hours there and then headed home.
This has got to be one of the best weekends I have had in a long time. I always look forward to my race weekends. They give me something to look forward to and I enjoy the time with my wife. It is relaxing without the kids. Don't get me wrong I love my kids but we only get one night away a year. So we live it up.
When I say that it was the best weekend ever you will just have to take my word for it. We had a river view which went from Paul Brown stadium past US bank arena to the hills of the Park. It was gorgeous at night. Our Camera did not work the whole time.
Enjoy running and everything about it.
Later.
The following is my account of my Flying pig weekend.
We started off a little behind schedule by leaving 45 minutes late. No big deal I thought. We managed to get to Cinn after at least one pit stop. New rest area. I recommend it. Hands free everything. We were headed to the hotel when I noticed that no one was walking around. I thought that was strange. Come to find out that in my stupidity I did not notice they changed the location of the packet pick up. So we checked in and drove across the river from Kentucky to the Duke energy center. We found our way through the convention getting our free stuff. Picked up the loudest noise makers we could find to bring home to the kids. We had some thick somewhat healthy peanut butter. My wife and I sprinted to the nearest free drink stand. It was like cardboard. The drink was refreshing though. Then we realized our camera wasn't working due to the batteries. Once done with the convention we found our way back to our car and headed back to the hotel in Kent. for some rest.
An hour or so later we headed to Newport area for dinner at Brio's. We love that place. We managed to get right in at the table near the bar so we could see the TV. This was while others sat there waiting. Hee Hee. Their loss. We sat in the bar area to see the TV. I moved my chair around the table to be near my lady, well, plus I wanted to see the TV too. The Kentucky derby was starting. We sat there cheering and waiting with anticipation for the end. A crowd had collected which always adds to the excitement. Then with the horrible ending came the moans and grunts. It was a slight blow to the evening.
Another part of dinner is that the Prom is that weekend. So my wife and I could enjoy the couples coming and going for dinner. Those girls were glad I was not their dad. I would have made them stay home. The guys had just as bad taste in hairstyle and cloths.
This is the way we planned the evening because we had done the same thing two years earlier. After dinner we went to the mall and stone cold creamery. We sat outside enjoying the sounds of a beetles tribute band. (eight days a week) They were great. A little old to be the beetles though.
Then on to the hotel and sleep.
Race day I woke up at 5. Prepared and headed out to walk across the bridge to Cinn. Its dark and I listen to my music. I try to relax during this 20 minute walk.
I get to the start and stretch, prepare, turn in my bag to the check in.
Hit the restroom if you call the row of port a potties a restroom.
To be brief I thought I might have trouble but I did not.
Then I set off for my starting position. Once in the corral we stood there for ever. It turns out there was a fire on the course and they had to figure out what to do.
15 minutes late they started the race. For the first 5 miles I stuck to my plan. Run 8.5 minute miles. Golden! At the start of mile 6 it starts up hill. For the next three miles you just hold on for dear life and try to conserve energy. It seems to have two one mile steep steep hills. Still golden! I had planned to be 10 or 10.5 minute miles on the hills. Went as planned. After the hills and nine miles you do around 1 mile up and down slight hills. I think those are recovery areas. At mile 10 you get to go down a hill that is as good as the one you went up. This year from mile 10 to 13 is all down hill. My pace ranged from 7 to 8.5 minute miles. As planned. When I started I had just hoped to finish under 2 hours. I am a wee bit heavier that my last long runs and my 12 and 13 mile training runs went horrible. I mean bad. I was running down the last 200 yard looking back and fourth for my wife. I eventually found here and I think she would have jumped the fence to get to me if she could. She did two years before. That is another story. When I crossed the finish line my time was 1 hour 53 min. 53 sec.
It turns out it was 5 seconds slower than my best time. If I had known that I would have run a little harder and thrown up at the end. But hind sight is 20/20. I felt the greatest sense of accomplishment. This is the hardest course I have ever run. You know you have worked hard after this run.
After the run we went back to the hotel and checked out. We stopped at firstwatch for brunch. I had a wonderful turkey sandwich. Then we headed off to traders world. We spent around 1.5 hours there and then headed home.
This has got to be one of the best weekends I have had in a long time. I always look forward to my race weekends. They give me something to look forward to and I enjoy the time with my wife. It is relaxing without the kids. Don't get me wrong I love my kids but we only get one night away a year. So we live it up.
When I say that it was the best weekend ever you will just have to take my word for it. We had a river view which went from Paul Brown stadium past US bank arena to the hills of the Park. It was gorgeous at night. Our Camera did not work the whole time.
Enjoy running and everything about it.
Later.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Day before we leave.
It is friday night and I am sitting here watching a movie with the family. We will be leaving around noon tomorrow for Cinn. I hope that everything goes well. I hope we can get in at brio's for dinner. The pasta is great there. The weather says that it should be nice on race morning but with the horrible weather men you just never know. I look at the tv just now and Ice cube is fighting a deer. Children are laughing. Must be funny. I will give you an update later.
Love running and Everything about it.
Later.
Love running and Everything about it.
Later.
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