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Run to Live: Surgery
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Monday, October 28, 2013. It's been two months since I last posted, and I wish I had better news to share. I spent 4 days in the hospital in late August to both improve my lung function and try to diagnose the worsening stomach issues. 4 hours of therapy a day, another colonoscopy, and a PICC line in my arm for two weeks and it looked like I might be doing better. While the pathology was still inconclusive, my condition was at least narrowed down to either Fibrosing Colonopathy or severe Chrohns. Surgery...
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Run to Live: My Story
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Since this is my first post I should tell you a little bit about what makes me tick:. I had way too much living to do still, so that concept didn't work for me! As I've become stronger, and healthier, my mindset and goals have also evolved: I've transitioned from just wanting to be a finisher at these long distance races, to feeling like there's no reason I can't actually be competitive at them and potentially even begin winning events! Some of my racing accomplishments:. When ...
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Run to Live: Worsening...
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Last time I posted, I'd just had my first colonoscopy and was optimistic of biopsy results that would explain what was going on in my gut, why I was so fatigued, and why I had lost so much weight. Since the stomach issues (thought to maybe be ulcerative colitis) haven't been fixed or improved, I now am fatigued all the time with no appetite, I crap bloody diarrhea 6-10 times a day, and I weigh 129 lbs (from 145). Good times, huh? Fingers crossed for better news next time I write.
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Run to Live: Summertime. Life is good.
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Sunday, July 6, 2014. Summertime. Life is good. Wow Time really flies when you're having fun. I had no idea it had been 3 months since my last post, but it's not for lack of new stories and adventures. but rather, because I'm too busy living them! I had my crack at Hardrock in 2010, and was humbled with my first DNF after only 44 miles. In a coincidental turn of events, I'll get to pace Sharpie through the miles that immediately follow Ouray, the site of my throwing in the towel in '10. Can't wait. Wow, ...
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Rookie Ultrarunner: May 2009
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Monday, May 25, 2009. God bless the men and women who serve our country. GO NAVY! Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Produced about twenty downed trees on the course that required crawling over or under to get through. So.pretty weather, fun trail! Question to self, mile 3: Did I put blister shield on my left heel? Folks, you shoulda been there. I didn't even know the forest could get that green! There was poision ivy everywhere.just another plant to me, as I'm not allergic to the stuff (thanks, Mom! I wonder where ...
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Run to Live: Don't Call it a Comeback (Been Here for Years)
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Monday, March 31, 2014. Don't Call it a Comeback (Been Here for Years). Last time I posted, I was proudly announcing my first 3 mile run post-surgery. A lot has changed since then. This has forced a totally new mindset as it relates to running, specifically, I've decided to start counting PR's as pre-surgery and post-surgery. I ran the St Patty's Day 5k a couple weeks ago. It took me 20:40. NEW PS (post surgery) PR! I ran a 5 mile run in 37 minutes last week. NEW PS PR! This last weekend was no exception...
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Rookie Ultrarunner: August 2009
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Thursday, August 6, 2009. So, a few weeks ago I was doing my version of speedwork. Visualization may be the only strength I have as a runner. Maybe disassociation is a better word, as most of the thoughts swirling around in my head have not a chance of happening. I usually come up with something like this for speed:. At the finish line, sponsors are actually fist-fighting to see who gets to talk to me first. My family is there, with Mom telling everyone "that's my boy! This day, though, a bit much. E...
