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Location:

Glendale,AZ,United States

Member Since:

Dec 16, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

Pocatello Just Be Cuz Half Marathon 2008 -  1:14:40
4 mile race 2008 - 23:22
5k PR 2008  - 15:52
Pocatello Marathon 2008 PR 2:36:18 -  I won the Race
Pocatello Half Marathon 2011 1:34:59  -A year recovery with the new titanium rod first race back.

Short-Term Running Goals:

May 5, 2012  Law Day 10K  38:39  4th Place

May 19, 2012 Tommy Vaughn Half Marathon 1:26:34  3rd Place 

Marathon Debut form my accident some date (unknown) 

September  1, 2012  Pocatello Marathon  2:54:57 6th overall

November 3, 2012 Just Cuz Half Marathon 1:19:04 second place overall.  (what a difference a year makes)

 


Long-Term Running Goals:

Worship the Lord and praying early in the mornibgs and keep doing that. Staying humble and desperate for the Lord and praying for end-time revival for America.

My Long Term goal is to just run whatever I can.

Hebrews 4:16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.


Personal:

Married, three kids all grown up... now four grandkids and two living with us

Psalm 119:105 NKJV Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.

The sound of God is a travelling wave that never stops. It knows no time nor is there any substance it can't penetrate.

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Little faster today at a 8:23 pace.

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Hi everyone,

It's been over three month since I've blogged.  I've gone through a lot lately and just didn't feel like blogging my progress and rehab.  I've been going to the gym about every day until recently where I've actually ran outside.  Two weeks ago or so I did back to back 6 mile runs outside, but because of the compensation I got Achilles tendonitis for over two weeks on the good leg.  It's healed now and I have run back to back days of 4 miles and 5 miles today at an over amazing pace of 8:15.  I started slow running miles at 11 minutes before this so I just didn't jump the legs in gear.  I still have a long way to go.

I need to make slow steps and not rush back so quickly.  Like I said I'm not even close to healed even though it may seem like it.  I have a lot of pain all the time.  I need to learn to not push the miles for recovery, because the miles don't matter it's getting my leg stronger that matters.

My last X-ray appointment showed that I still had a gap in my leg where the bone hasn't re-healed yet.  The doctor was hoping that was already healed.  But because of the Titanium Rod I can still run of course. There could be another surgery to heal it faster. He said I could run outside but minimal.

 Emotionally, it’s been hard.  I've been depressed but keep going.  I have other health problems with my Red Blood Cells which could be serious.  I won't know until 5 months from now.   My thyroid is ok with the thyroid medicine I will have to take the rest of my life (syncthroid).  It's so strange through this accident how both my red blood and white blood cells were not where they should be. I'm taking anti-depressants, because of the struggles, setbacks, and I’m just not happy.   I have bad mood swings as well.  I've had so many accidents lately with my body it's unreal.

I did do a mile today at 7:57 because it was pouring down and I was cold and wanted to get back home..  I'll try to continue blogging and keep in touch.  I'm still swimming as well about twice a week.

Life is depressing right now with all the pain.  I haven’t been pain free from something for over a year.


 



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From jtshad on Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 18:52:17 from 204.134.132.225

Sorry about all of your struggles. I/we are praying for your recovery and overall well being (you have been on our Church prayer list since the accident!). I am here for you if you need anything or just to talk.

From Kory on Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 22:23:37 from 96.18.87.100

Thanks Jeff, Your are a true friend. I've had a difficult time, and just isolated myself. I know you shouldn't hold things in. I will get in touch with you.

I really feel I'm no longer a runner just someone trying to recover and stay fit.

From Bob on Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 22:47:55 from 99.37.51.166

Hi Kory! I've been asking around the blog on your progress and glad to see you signed in again. It's great to see you making progress. Keep in mind you are moving forward. There will be very difficult days, but you will not be alone. You are right, don't hold stuff in. I did for the year after my job layoff and it nearly led to my demise. I'm not being over dramatic here and I think you know what I mean. Seek out help when dark days come or regularly visit a therapist. Call on the Lord and wear the "armor of God". Sorry for preaching. God Bless!

From Bonnie on Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 17:16:14 from 173.202.239.4

Not only are you still a runner Kory, you are still a great runner. I am so inspired by you, and I have faith that you will come back even stronger than before.

Patience is hard, but a really good virtue to work on ...

Mainly, I hope you have many pain-free days ahead.

From steve ash on Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 17:34:45 from 67.166.103.179

Kory, I almost don't know what to say man.. Just hang in there and I will pray for your recovery. I'll send you an e-mail with my tel number. Call if you want or I can call you. Either way?

Steve.

From Little Bad Legs on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 00:55:15 from 68.186.75.3

Welcome back! Good luck with your continual recovery. Know that you've got a lot of people pulling for you!

From Kory on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 15:42:29 from 134.50.89.24

I still have along ways to go. I'm hoping my next xrays show the bone is completely healed. The pace is difficult and the leg feels like lifting a brick.

I appreciate your responses...I've really missed everyone.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.480.000.000.005.48

Did 5.48 miles today will my buddy Barry. He was kind enough to go slower. I did the run in an average pace of 8:38 per mile. I was little sore today, well the leg was really tight and heavy and the hip was nagging but just because of the rehab.  I still can't lay on my side without my hip hurting and it's frustrating.   I wanted to go fast the last 100m's and it was hard but I finished strong. I don't have my garmin with me so I don't remember what pace we were at.

Rest tomorrow and going to swim to give the leg a break. I'm learning from last time not to overdo it.

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From Bonnie on Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 15:57:22 from 128.196.228.134

SO very glad to see you here Kory. I am sure it is both frustrating and a blessing.

Welcome back.

From Rob Murphy on Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 22:13:25 from 24.10.248.6

It's good to hear from you again Kory. One day at a time I suppose. Right?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.340.000.000.006.34

Well after yesterday's day off from running and did cross-training with a lap swim, I felt the legs somewhat refreshed to run today. Even though some of the miles are hard on the rod leg I pressed forward. Originally my buddy Barry and I were going to do 5 miles but we over shot the route and did 6 miles in a 8:47 pace (slow). I took it easy and relaxed today. We did go over a overpass uphill which is good for my fitness and testing the leg out. The weather was 30 degrees and cloudy.
Splits:
9:08
9:12
9:51
8:40
8:28
8:26

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.060.000.000.006.06

Last night I didn't get much sleep because of neighbors party which they do every night. This time they woke up our kids. We are taking care of two extra kids while their dad (my drum instructor) is in the Hospital with pneumonia. They both woke up screaming because of the loud noise outside. We have called the cops three times and they have even been cited previously and warned again. It seems they don't know how to quit. Don't know what the outcome was last night, but anyway my sleep wasn't a world record. The run today I was a little sore or Mr. Titanium Rod leg was. I ran 6.06 miles in 52:11 at an overall 8:36 pace. Splits: 8:55 8:46 8:31 8:21 8:25 8:44

I'm shooting for a 10k race in May called the Law Day Run. I hope by then maybe I can be in the 7 pace range. But my goal is to be careful and be smart coming back.

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From Adam RW on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 01:10:28 from 24.10.132.131

Not they way you want to start your weekend. Sorry to hear that. I haven't checked in for a while. Glad to see you out and running again. That is a much quicker recovery than I thought you were going to have. Good luck making that May 10K goal.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.120.000.000.004.12

Run with my Dallyce today.  We both did 4 miles together and we were both sore.  Of course me from my leg and going over 30 miles for the week and my Daughter because of her track meet.  Very slow 9:14 pace.

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Much Much needed rest.  The leg was sore and tired for over 30 miles for the week.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.110.000.000.006.11

Did 6.11 miles today at a 8:30 overall pace in 51:59.   I felt warm at 39 degrees.  I think my body is adjusting to the cold weather again.  The leg did pretty good today didn't feel like I struggled on the last mile where it gets sore.   Splits: (9:12, 8:29, 8:27, 8:19, 8:23, 8:13).  Maybe my light weight at 127 pounds is better for the pounding outside.  I will have a X-ray check up on the femur at the beginning of next month.

 I really struggle on knowing what's too much on the leg.  I'm trying to be careful and don't try to run anymore than three days in a row without a rest day where I go lap swimming.

 I've missed everyone on the blog.  Feel free to respond to me.

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From Dave S on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 16:15:07 from 4.254.222.206

Kory, Great to see you back on the blog again. Even better to see that you are running again. Looks like you're stuck running the kind of paces I generally run. Being careful is good. always better to err on the safe side in a situation like yours. No need to rush into anything too quickly so kick back and enjoy what you can do for a while. No need for lots of miles or speed. Happy recovery.

From ChrisM on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 16:30:39 from 82.26.212.49

Good to see you are back and the leg is doing better, I hope everything goes well with your upcoming X ray

From JimF on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 17:03:55 from 68.53.178.242

Kory, great to see that you are out running again and sounds like you have a good recovery plan. Hope you continue to feel better and stronger each day.

From Dustin on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 19:02:07 from 209.33.192.10

Hey Kory great to see you blogging again. I just read some of your recent posts, so sorry to hear about some of the challenges you are having to over come. You are an inspiration to so many of us, hang in there my friend.

From Jon on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 22:06:21 from 74.167.72.2

Kory's back, Kory's back, KORY's Back! Yeah!

From Rob Murphy on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 22:21:46 from 24.10.248.6

OK... what Jon said!

From steve ash on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 12:34:05 from 64.134.223.72

Hey Kory welcome back brother! Are you come to SLC sometime this spring?

From Kory on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 13:12:37 from 134.50.89.24

Probably for something. No marathons though. I would like to run smaller races to have fun. I would like to run the Watsach Back Relay in Logan if I'm recovered.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Woke up this morning and the plan was to run with Bill M.  and Barry on the blog.  I wasn't expecting to run in a snowy mess, but when you run with friends it doesn't matter. We sloshed through the snow and 30mph winds talking the whole time, and it went really fast.  We did 6 miles at a "who cares pace"... and we were all soaked.  We all three talked at my house for a while and I really enjoyed the fellowship.  I wouldn't call me a runner yet, but a person that wants to be healthy.

 It was fun catching up with Bill and talking with him.  He's a great runner and a great friend and a very determined successful individual.  My biggest fear was falling but both of them kept me safe.

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From Lily on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 15:50:09 from 67.199.178.210

So glad you are able to run a little bit. I felt so bad for you, being a blog lurker of yours. You are an amazing runner and you will be again. Just take it easy and don't over do it. Not worth causing any mishaps. :)

From steve ash on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 15:59:00 from 67.166.103.179

Keep rolling Kory!

From Burt on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 19:43:21 from 206.19.214.144

This is awesome Kory!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.320.000.000.006.32

Well the weather was beautiful so I decided to run outside today, because tomorrow suppose to be bad and snow again.  I really didn't want to put my leg on the pounding streets again for the third day in a row, but I did rather than using the Elliptical/ARC Trainer at the gym.

At times the leg was sore and tough, but I never really felt fatigue.  There's soreness and pain when I run, but I endure it because the pain is not as bad as scaitic nerve or Achillies Tendonitis pain.  I've had this in the past and it's so painful to run on.  I know the quads weak so I should experience general soreness.      I went over two overpasses to get some uphill and downhill and that went ok.

I actually did a mile below 8 minutes and it really didn't feel like a stress.

Splits

9:06, 8:49, 8:33, 8:19 8:15, 7:46

Still not a runner just a humble person glad to be alive.



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6.150.000.000.006.15

First time running all the way up SatterField hill since my accident and I did it with my buddy Barry. We took it easy going up because my leg was sore.  It loosened up a bit so we pushed the pace a little downhill.  Well the pace we pushed is what my body/leg will allow me to handle without the recovery leg being in pain. We did 6.15 miles at a 8:22 pace.
splits: 9:36,9:02,9:37,7:57, 7:42, and 7:26. Barry kick it in gear at the end and blow me away.

I only have one gear SLOW SLOW and pathetic.

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From Chad Robinson on Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 22:27:20 from 208.110.158.185

You do have "a" gear however. Perhaps you trade up to a two-cycle engine soon.

From Barry on Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 17:26:23 from 24.117.152.212

Kory,

For what you went through, i think you are doing awesome. Keep up the good work, God bless!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.300.000.000.007.30

Did the Arc Trainer for 1:02 on the hill interval program.  I didn't push real hard because I was trying to give my titanium bionic leg a break.  Four days in a row running outside for 6 miles made me realize I have to be careful in my recovery and give my leg at least two days off from running outside.  Just wanted a good aerobic workout. 

Then I did 40 minutes of lap swimming with freestyle and some breaststroke.  Good long workout.  Weight  125 pounds this morning.

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7.300.000.000.007.30

Ran 7.30 miles today and felt pretty good.  The leg was sore but I did okay.  This is my fastest average so far and it felt nice and fun.   I ran the first mile and a half with Dallyce.  She turned around and went back home, because she only wanted to do 3 miles.
 
Split:
8:57
8:08
8:03
8:03
8:15
8:15
8:15

Then we headed to Rigby Idaho to watch my daughter in the 12U volleyballs games.


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From Benn Griffin on Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 07:42:08 from 74.70.61.158

Hey - nice consistent miles! How have you been? I've been busy with work. Am I correct that you were coming off an injury? Hope you are feeling well and I look forward to seeing you getting back out there!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.140.000.000.007.14

Ran in the snowy, windy blizzard.  It was nasty it was horrible.  But I ran 1 hour for 7.14 miles at a 8:26 pace.  I felt good but my leg really was sore at first... both in the quad area.  I'm sure because of the weakest.  I think the endurance is there because I'm not tired I just need to work of form and building the leg up.  

What I need to focus on:
1. Complete healing and making sure that my doctor approves with moving forward..
2. What pace feels comfortable with good form.
3. NOT worrying at all about speed that's not important now.  Strength is the important element.
4. Decide what I want to do after I'm healed.  (Marathon's maybe out the door).

Splits:
9:00
8:32
8:22
8:17
8:16
8:26
8:11

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From Lily on Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 17:37:57 from 67.199.178.210

Good work. Take things easy if you start hurting. :)

From Sasha Pachev on Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 13:42:28 from 192.168.1.1

Kory - just those splits show the hand of the Lord in your life. I am happy to see that you are able to run again.

From Kory on Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 15:26:21 from 134.50.89.24

Sasha - you are 100% correct. I just need to find a happy medium now. To know what I want running to be in my life. I don't know if it's marathon's anymore.

From Little Bad Legs on Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 22:47:18 from 68.186.75.3

Marathons are overrated anyway. ;)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.310.000.000.006.31

My titanium rod leg was sore today especially in the hip as I trotted this morning with my friend Barry.  This is to be expected because of higher mile back to back days.  My endurance and fitness is great it's now the leg that's got to respond :-).  In time and I know patience is the key.  I ran 6:31 miles at a 8:38 pace in 54:29 minutes.

splits:  (9:17, 8:47, 8:23, 8:23,8:30, 8:29)

Couple of areas I need to work on in my eating is I use too much splenda/equal in oatmeal and coffee.  I need to also get more carbs back in my diet now that I'm running more.  I've totally left bread out of the diet.

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From JimF on Mon, Apr 04, 2011 at 11:20:55 from 68.53.178.242

Patience is a tough one for us runners but you are doing great and can't believe how far you have come in such a short time. Like you said in time I'm sure you will get back to where you want to be.

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6.310.000.000.006.31

Tired and sore today because I worked till 2:30am and got up at 6:30am to run...  I couldn't sleep so I got up.  I was doing a cut-over on a project that I've worked on for over a year to a new system.  I wanted to be at work in the morning to make sure the production was a success with all the users.

I ran/hopped/skipped/jogged/trotted/dragged  6:31 miles at an overall 8:48 pace in 53:53.  Leg was tired and sore probably do to lack of sleep.

Probably should have called a day off today for the running.  Oh well it's done and I can't redo the day.

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From steve ash on Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 16:12:32 from 76.23.2.151

Very nice! But get to bed early tonight!:)

Sounds like overall things are really looking up for you.

From seeaprilrun on Tue, Apr 05, 2011 at 16:19:31 from 72.205.227.203

Wow. I just read through your month. You are amazing and it's hard to see the struggle you are going through. Thanks for being so honest in your blog and letting us in internet world glimpse your struggle. I reckon we will also glimpse your triumphs. Press on! I remember reading about your accident and how you reacted. What an example. I know it probably doesn't make all this any easier for you, but I certainly admire you.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

Haven't posted for a while.  But I'm doing good and running up to 6 miles a day for a few days then I cut back because of pain and soreness.  Went and saw the doctor today, and my x-rays look good and the gap in the bone with the rod is less than half of what it was two months ago.  I can run outside whatever I feel like according to my pain tolerance.  This is the doctor's approval.  The doctor said it would probably take up to a year before the pain in the leg is better and then I might be normal as before.

Today I did 4.11 miles at a 8:11 pace in 33:42 minutes.

 Splits: 8:55, 8:12, 7:59, 7:44

 

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From Chad Robinson on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 20:23:12 from 208.110.158.185

That is fantastic. Nothing like progress to brighten your day. You even are getting miles in the 7's.

From rockness18 on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 20:50:48 from 75.16.160.230

Welcome back!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.070.000.000.006.07

Did 6 miles at a 8:20 pace in  50:36 minutes with my friend Barry.  For the last three weeks I've been averaging 30 miles a week varying

9:06, 8:38, 8:16,8:21, 8:01,7:38

To test the leg over the last 100m we did it in 6:40 pace.  It was hard and I'm sure my form wasn't the greatest.  I'm running again with soreness and pain but it helps.  Now if the blood issue would get better.

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From Walter on Sat, Apr 09, 2011 at 12:57:20 from 24.2.66.36

You are amazing my friend! Great job getting miles in. I am in the process of getting my story of my accident out to help motivate people with tragedy such as yours. Hopefully I can get a book out of it. Its amazing how we can push ourselves to become what we think is a normal person but we end up becoming so much more!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.210.000.000.008.21

Did my longest run since the accident 8.21 miles at a 7:47 pace in 1:03:56 .   Felt pretty good and was getting tired towards the end.  8:20,8:00,7:52,7:36,7:44,7:53,7:28,7:23.  Very windy conditions.

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From Bonnie on Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 21:54:50 from 64.119.33.134

YEA!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.090.000.000.004.09

Did a quick run today because I got up late and didn't have a lot of time to run further, but that was ok because I pushed myself today.
Did 4.09 miles at an overall 7:37 pace. Fastest mile since the accident (below)

Splits
8:23
7:35
7:18
7:09

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.130.000.000.006.13

Good run 6.13 at a 8:18 pace.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.220.000.000.006.22

Did 6.22 miles at a 7:48 pace in 48:29  Minutes.  I ran down behind Costco and on Industrial Rd.  Then back on Hiline Rd and then turning on Alameda Rd.

Splits: 8:23,7:59, 7:43,7:57,7:25,7:21

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From Rob Murphy on Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 17:33:57 from 24.10.248.6

Nice job on that last mile. Starting to feel a little pop coming back?

From Sasha Pachev on Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 17:52:31 from 192.168.1.1

Congratulations on the 6:36 mile!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.201.000.000.006.20

Another great stepping stone for me since my accident. I actually ran a mile in the 6 minute range. I will display that below. It was very exciting and exhausting. I wanted to cry with excitement.

My friend Barry pushed me and we did 6.2 miles at an overall 7:48 pace in 48:20 minutes.
Splits
8:53, 8:20, 8:06, 7:28, 7:14, 6:36 (COOL). The leg was heavy at then end.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.200.000.000.006.20

Great run did some faster miles even at startup.  Still hoping to get faster and not hurt as much.  Did the run on a flat course by myself.  Leg was tired at the end.
8:22, 8:03, 7:48, 7:38, 7:21,7:08

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.110.000.000.007.11

Run with Barry my friend today up Olympus Rd.  then down Chubbuck Rd, then we turned on Hiline Rd back to my house.  I did another 6:ish mile today but all of it was downhill mile.  Very good run where the first three miles are uphill then one downhill and the last two flat.  7.11 miles at an overall 7:47 pace in 55:23 minutes.  I felt really good on 4 hours of sleep because of my daugther getting home really late from her track me.
8:52, 8:51,8:02,6:54, 7:08, 7:21,7:18

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.220.000.000.006.22

Did 6.22 miles in a 7:57 pace.  Good run and felt refreshed a bit.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.650.000.000.006.65

Did this run with Barry in a Blizzard of a snow storm.  We had a lot of fun and it brought back good running memories of doing this before.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.310.000.000.006.31

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.160.000.000.006.16

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.260.000.000.005.26

Haven't posted for a while been busy with work and other little projects.  I've been running pretty much everyday 6 miles around a 8ish to 7ish pace.  I've been running over 30 miles a week and feeling happy about the recovery. I still have soreness in the morning and night and it feels like I'm always rehabbing.  But, no time to feel sorry for myself I must get better.

Today, I ran 5.26 miles in 7:50 pace  in 41.11 minutes.  Cut the run short because I worked till midnight last night and was awaken at 3am by our partying neighbors which we called the cops on again.  The lack of sleep caused me to get up late and rush.

I'm running the first Summer series race next week called the "Law Day 10K"  I'm hoping to have fun and average around a 7ish pace.  I'm sure you all are aware that for me to care about a pace is plain dumb and I would be running it for the wrong reason.  This is for fun and good rehab.  But in my fitness and rehab now I think a 7ish pace is a good fun goal. 

Barry and I are going to run the course route tomorrow around 6am for me to get a feel on it.

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Comments
From Bonnie on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 22:06:57 from 64.119.33.134

Great job Kory! Have fun with Barry (give him my best -- if you were a girl I would have you hug him for me ... but, well, you can if you want).

From josse on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 22:14:56 from 75.244.226.29

Glad you are recovering nicely form the accident:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.260.000.000.0010.26

Ran the Law day course with Barry.  It was fun and we took it easy.  We picked the pace up towards the end and it was fun.    Did 7.11 miles at a 7:49 pace in 55:36 minutes. The race is next week so this was a good test to see how I felt.
Splits 8:45, 8:13, 7:57, 7:48,7:21, 7:19,7:17
Then I did the Hospital Go race/fun run.

About an hour later I did the Hospital Go fun/run 5k and enjoyed it. Did 3.15 miles at an overall 7:44 pace in 24:21.  There was a lot of runners doing it to support the new Hospital.
7:34, 7:31, 8:00. The last mile and a half is uphill and I past so many and finished in the top 10 when I really didn't run hard or push anything.  I wanted to be careful since I ran 7 miles about an hour before this race.

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Comments
From rockness18 on Sun, May 01, 2011 at 15:58:35 from 75.16.160.230

Encouraging report!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Mon, May 02, 2011 at 23:05:09 from 24.22.239.183

Glad to see you're back at it!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.120.000.000.005.12

5.12 miles in 7:39 overall pace.  Was limping the first mile, because of trying to play football with my son and trying to move in different ways that the leg isn't ready for yet so it was real sore.  But I would do it again because I miss playing with the kids outside.

Only reason I ran faster is I had to be back to take my daughter to school.

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From JimF on Wed, May 04, 2011 at 14:41:36 from 68.53.178.242

Kory, I haven't been checking the blog much lately but it is awesome to see how fast you are improving and building back up. It is very inspirational to see where you are at after all that you have been through. Keep it up!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.230.000.000.006.23

Ran with Barry today and we took it easy in the beginning for the 6.23 mile run.  

8:35, 8:00, 7:49, 7:44, 7:52 7:12.  The last 300m's  I was doing a 6:25 pace and it was hard.  The leg just feels real heavy and I just hung on.

I'm doing the Law Day race this Saturday so I will cut-back on the running.   Tomorrow 5 miles, Thursday 4 miles and Friday 2 miles.  I'm not racing but I have a goal pace that would be nice to reach.  I know this will be an emotional run for me.  Just need to make sure my leg is well rested leading up to it.

It's hard to accept a pace you used to run so easy is now an exciting accomplishment.

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From Adam RW on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 19:02:54 from 155.101.152.123

Kory, It looks like your are making a strong comeback as well. It amazes me how relatively quickly you have come back. Just remember to enjoy this weekend and not put too much time pressure on yourself.

From Kory on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 19:37:50 from 174.255.128.219

thanks Adam what do you think I ought to run the next.couple of days. im hoping for a

7:20 pace.this weekend for the race.

From Rob Murphy on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 19:46:17 from 205.127.70.66

This is so cool. It's fun cheering for you Kory.

From Adam RW on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 21:40:31 from 24.10.132.131

Your mileage plan sounds good. What is the distance? Is this a 5K?

From Kory on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 22:51:37 from 184.155.141.249

Adam- it's a 10k. I've been running up to 6 to 8 miles. I do get sore or the leg does get heavy at the end of runs. I'm no where near like race mode, but I think I would be able to pull out some 6:50 pace miles in the race with pain.

Of course I'm not racing anyone but my own personal time goal. I just don't know how to treat the last few days because of the recover I'm in. Plus I haven't done a race in so long.

From Adam RW on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 23:05:18 from 24.10.132.131

Thanks for the extra details. That being said I'm even more behind both your taper and pace plan. I look forward to reading about your performance but more importantly am just excited that you are out there again no matter what the pace.

From Kory on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 23:11:05 from 184.155.141.249

Thanks Adam - It will be emotional and I know it will hurt, but that's a part of recovery. Every morning I wake up with pain and it takes a few minutes to get the leg ready. If I could do a 7:20 to 7:00 overall pace I would be excited.

My strategy it to take the first 2 miles around a 7:30 or higher and then hammer the last 4 miles which really is no fast pace for you guys just us cripples.

From Adam RW on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 23:13:44 from 24.10.132.131

Does the course profile match that strategy?

Any pace is impressive to me after what you've been through.

From Kory on Tue, May 03, 2011 at 23:24:56 from 184.155.141.249

Well the first mile is completely flat and then the next mile is a small incline with some rolling hills. The hills are hard on the leg but I can manage it. Miles 4 - 6 somewhat flat with some rolling stuff. Well, the last mile is completely flat.

From jtshad on Thu, May 05, 2011 at 18:59:04 from 204.134.132.225

Kory, glad to see you are doing well. Remember what we talked about and if I hear that you are being pushed to "race" this 10k I will have to come down there and have a chat. Go out and enjoy the race and revel in the fun of running.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.210.000.000.006.21

You know I specify these as easy miles, but really nothing is easy on Mr. Titanium leg.   The miles are tough every time but I just make myself get through it and stay determined.

 6.21 miles at an overall 7:46 pace in 48:18 minutes.  I'm really surprised how my pace is now dropped and is in the 7 minute range.  I'm very humbled and grateful.  Leg and knee were really sore afterwards. I have pain in the knee where the screws were inserted.  I've had this pain off and on the last couple days.  Taking it easy the next couple of days so I can have fun at the fun run/race and not be in pain.

 Splits:  8:38, 7:40, 7:38, 7:39, 7:35, 7:27

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.140.000.000.003.14

Very easy run.  Just resting a bit to run the Law Day race Saturday.  Again no expectations because I'm recovering and that's where it needs to stay.

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From Dustin on Fri, May 06, 2011 at 11:28:26 from 204.113.48.131

Good luck and have fun with your upcoming race. I hope everything goes good.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.220.000.000.002.22

Tapering for the race.  Did 2.22 miles.  I really had to hold back the second mile.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Race: Law Day Race 10k (6.2 Miles) 00:42:47, Place overall: 9, Place in age division: 2
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.314.002.000.009.31

This is something I've been waiting to do for a while post a racing report. A lot of emotion has gone into this race. It all starts 8 months ago since my accident where my Femur was shattered and I have 5 screws and a titanium rod in my left leg. This is from the result of being hit by a driver who had his license revoked and wasn't paying attention. This destroys any chance of racing soon. The process has been long and hard with pushing myself ahead of schedule in the rehab. I wake up in pain every day getting the leg ready to run. Was it worth it for the passion of running?

 

RACE CONDITIONS: The weather was raining and about 40 degrees but I ran in shorts and a short sleeve shirt with arm warmers. I knew this might make the course slower because there was also a little bit of a headwind but nothing to hurt times. This is a point to point course so no break.

 

RACE: Here we go! My friend Bill was so nice to run the race with me at any pace I wanted because he wanted to be a part of my first race back. The only goal I had was to average at least a 7:30 pace which I thought was doable (maybe). I ran the course last week at a 7:49 pace but that wasn't pushing it as hard but it was not easy either. I did a little jog before the race to get ready for the uphill and flat course.

MILE 1: I got warmed up and my form was an uneven stride favoring the leg a bit as always for the first mile of any run, but I did the first flat mile in 7:46. That was the fastest first mile I've done since the accident in any start of a run.

 

MILE 2-3: These miles are flat with an uphill then pretty much flat the rest of the way. The stride was getting more smooth and better. My splits were 7:38, 7:24.

MILE 4: is uphill so it was a little harder so I knew the split might be slower. The uphill has always caused a little bit more pain on the leg but manageable at 7:26.

MILE 5: Okay I was holding back and the leg felt good so I thought why not bust out some faster miles so Bill and I did mile 5 in 6:44. I noticed that my right shoe lace was undone at mile 4 and a half, but I wasn't going to stop.

MILE 6: The emotion kicked in and I was excited and started passing runners and crying because I was excited being a runner again. My friend Bill said he couldn't go faster than a 6:30 so I left him and finished the last mile at a 6:10 for an overall 7:15 average for the race. I was 9th out of over 200 runners.

Lots of emotion when I finished and just feeling like I accomplished something that God deserves all honor. I was so excited and congratulated by a lot of runners.

Then I watched my wife come in from the 5k and then Bill and I did a 3 mile cool-down back to my car. Very successful day and emotional and just overall happy to be a runner again and have family and friends watch.

Thanks Bill for your company you kept me motivated and confident.  Your a tremendous runner.

Law day Race splits Made my goal 42:47 minutes 5.89 miles 7:46 7:38 7:24 7:26 6:44 6:10

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From jtshad on Mon, May 09, 2011 at 08:23:06 from 69.20.183.178

Congrats Kory, good to see you did what you wanted to do at this race. I am proud of your perseverance and focus, perspective and strength. You are an inspiration to all of us.

See you soon.

From Adam RW on Mon, May 09, 2011 at 10:30:34 from 155.101.152.123

Kory, I am so happy for you. That is great! You deserve it and your dedication, faith and overall strength have really paid off. It is truly amazing to me that you have accomplished so much in well under 1yr!

From JimF on Mon, May 09, 2011 at 13:52:05 from 68.53.178.242

Congratulations! It is amazing the strength and perseverance you have shown recovering from your injury. It is also awesome to see how you were able to kick it into another gear and finish so strong. I don't think you ever stopped being a runner but glad you got that feeling back.

From Dustin on Mon, May 09, 2011 at 14:11:47 from 204.113.48.131

Congrats on the race and overcoming all the challenges you have. You are an inspiration to the rest of us.

From Sasha Pachev on Mon, May 09, 2011 at 14:22:56 from 192.168.1.1

Congratulations, good progress! That 6:10 miles show that you have regained a good portion of your original fitness.

From Rob Murphy on Mon, May 09, 2011 at 14:27:11 from 205.127.70.66

Well Kory, It looks like you're back. Your toughness is inspiring.

From Kory on Mon, May 09, 2011 at 16:04:50 from 134.50.89.24

Thanks Jeff, Adam, Sasha,Dustin and Rob.

It was very emotional for me and just fun to go a little bit faster. I thank you guys for your prayers and support.

Now I don't know where to go from here or what to do. Maybe just run and do another fun run 10k race. :0

From Adam RW on Mon, May 09, 2011 at 17:02:13 from 155.101.152.123

I think enjoy the moment and remember to double if not triple what your previous rest time would have been. That being said I look forward to that next 10K!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.121.000.000.006.12

Ran 6.02 miles today in the rain at an overall 7:37 pace in 45.55 minutes.  The splits were consistently lower each mile except for the last where I wanted to end slow.   

8:23, 7:51, 7:37, 7:32, 6:55, 7:26.

The first mile is always a painful struggle, because my form is uneven and I compensate on the leg.  But once I get warmed up it gets better.  The 6:55 mile isn't exactly easy.  The leg I think prevents me to seeing where my fitness really is.  Because I don't breathe hard at that pace.

I'm amazed and humbled how far I've come.  I get so emotional just to be able to run.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.010.000.000.006.01

Run an easy 6 miles today with Barry.  8:14 overall pace.  My leg/knee was sore today.  Good day to take it easy in the sloppy rain.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.010.000.000.007.01

Ran 55:10 minutes 7.02 miles at  a 7:52 overall pace. 8:1:2, 7:46,7:41, 7:42, 7:45,8:12.  Finally did 7 miles but my knee was really sore the last mile.  I just excite to finish under a 8 minute pace.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.221.000.000.006.22

Ran with Barry very slow today. My knee was sore from yesterday so I took it easy.  Ran 6.22 miles at a 8:06 overall pace in 50:27 minutes.  Did the last two miles faster 7:52 and 7:21.

 Tomorrow I'll probably run another 6 miles.  Daughter has district track me that I'm about to head to.  She's running the 3200m.

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From Lily on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 20:35:28 from 67.199.178.210

Good luck to your daughter and so glad to see you running again! :)

From Adam RW on Fri, May 13, 2011 at 09:14:12 from 155.101.152.123

Enjoy the track meet and the weekend.

From jtshad on Fri, May 13, 2011 at 10:24:44 from 204.134.132.225

A nice week of running. I hope your daughter did/does well at the meet.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.252.000.000.006.25

Anything under a 7 minute mile for me right now is a marathon or threshold pace :-).  Did get some faster miles in today.  

Did 6.25 miles in a 7:37 overall pace in 47:40 minutes.  Did the last two miles in 6:53 and 6:39.  My rod knee log was hurting a bit today.  I'm just pathetic in my times and this leg just feels like a brick  and doesn't want to go faster when I try to sprint or accelerate.  Oh well running for fun is good.

 Sidenote:  My daughter did a 14:07 in the two mile.  She ran the first mile in 6:37.  Not her best time.  She's trying to gain her fitness back a bit from being sick and I just think not doing enough speed work.

 She runs the mile today.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

Good run with Barry over Chubbuck Rd. down Bench Rd. then downhill on Olympus Rd. all the way back to my house on Mckinley. Lots of uphill we did.

7:40 miles at overall 8:10 pace in 1:00:28.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.382.000.000.007.38

It was close to 40 degrees so I wore shorts and a long sleeve and north face jacket.  I know a stupid combination.  Really was too warm and could have done without the jacket.

Ran 7.38 miles at an overall 7:49 pace in 57:40 minutes in my new Saucony Tangent 4 shoes.   Did the last couple miles faster 7:35, 7:05.  I'm still slow like a fat water buffalo.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.053.000.000.007.05

Did 7 miles again today with Barry at an overall 7:40 pace in 54:07.  I tried picking it up the last 100m's but the leg is so heavy that it's hard.  It's all just a matter of patience and seeing the progress each day.  The temperature was around 34 degrees.  Did the last splits at 7:29, 7:16, 7:12, 7:13.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.002.410.000.005.41

Ran 5.41 miles in 40:22 minutes at an overall 7:28 pace with only having 4 hours of sleep. 8:16, 7:36, 7:28, 7:10, 6:44.  Had to work last night putting on security patches till 5am this morning.  Took all night because of a corrupted disk archive problem that was caused by one of our staff.  I fixed the problem because of the experience I have at dealing with these situations like this in the past.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.210.000.000.006.21

Ran with Barry.  Did the first Mile uphill and then mostly flat after that.  Did 6.21 miles at an overall 7:58 pace in 49:30 minutes.  My legs were tired from the late night and no sleep from working. 8:44, 8:03,7:46, 7:56, 7:52, 7:33

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.112.000.000.007.11

Today was a good turning point in my running by feeling pretty good for most of the run. I ran 7.11 miles at an overall 7:18 pace in 52:01 minutes. I did the last two miles at a good pace.

Splits 8:07, 7:35, 7:27, 7:15, 7:13, 6:39, 6:49.

It's nice to see some in the 6 minute mile range.

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Comments
From Burt on Fri, May 20, 2011 at 20:26:09 from 206.19.214.144

Way to go Kory!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.200.000.000.006.20

Ran with Barry at 4:50am because I had to be at work by 6am  so it was very early morning run.  We did 6.2 miles at an overall 7:37 pace in 47:16.  Very good run for that early of a morning especially for my recovery.  8:01, 7:44,7:39,7:36,7:18,7:26.

I had to be at work on a Saturday because we had to power down our system for a upgrade on the cabling and power.  Then had to go back in at 5pm and work till 8pm.  Very long day.

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From Bob on Sat, Jun 04, 2011 at 13:13:32 from 99.148.150.57

Checking in with you. You're making terrific progress. Remember to enjoy the journey. God Bless.

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0.000.000.000.000.00

 I've had sort of a setback. I was running and was 100ms from my house on May 26 and all of a sudden had a pain in my groin or titanium rod leg and started limping. From that date on it gets swollen if I walk on it a lot. I can't even run on it because it's an extreme pain.  I can do the Arc Trainer (form of an Elliptical) and it doesn't hurt. I've been doing that for 6 miles a day.

I thought (not sure) I might have broke some hardware inside, but according to the doctor's examination today without taking x-rays it's a groin strain.   My Doctor told me several months ago that he wouldn't be surprised if I didn't end up breaking something inside.   He said to try and run a little bit when the pain goes away, but until then stay on the Arc trainer.

Plus I have a cyst on my shoulder that's infected so bad that a nurse couldn't even get it to come done and said I would need to have a Doctor lance it. She tried pressing the infection out even tried using Epsom Salt. It's pretty painful but I guess I've been able to always deal with a lot of pain.  It's caused the lymph nodes to swell, and the infection to go around the cyst.  At least I've meant my deductible.

 Plus were sure we blow our head gasket or intake mainfold on our car, because antifreeze was leaking in the oil.  I discovered that last week.  Then the battery went out on my truck, but the battery was 7 years old.  Then the water pump went out of my truck on Saturday.  Major expense so I've had a fun month.  Right now were down to one vehicle with the other two in the shop

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From jtshad on Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 10:44:00 from 204.134.132.225

Sorry to hear about about all the life issues. We continue to pray for you and know that God only gives you challenges that you can overcome with His help. Call to chat if you need to.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.800.000.000.006.80

Did 6.8 miles on Arc/Elliptical Trainer in 1:05.  Tomorrow going to the doctor to get my Whitehead and black and infected Cyst removed.  The infection has started to move down.

I think I'm done as a runner.. I have one step forward than two steps back.

Good note worked with an Oracle Technician to put a new motherboard in our Sun Fire v210 and very thing was successful and came up.  I could have done it myself, but we have a contract with Oracle that requires they come in and do the Hardware replacement.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

Sorry for the lazy posting,  but my life isn't exciting only filled with pitfalls.  Cyst on the shoulder, groin injury, and hip bother me on the recovering femur.  But I still manage to do the Elliptical/Arc Trainer for 7 miles a day.  I'm humbled and thank God for that.  There's no room for complaining or feeling sorry.  My major thing is I need to do what God has called me to do and that's preach his word like I used too.

Guys I miss the races just mainly because I get to see the bloggers so I will try to keep myself updated here.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.300.000.000.006.30

Still at gym doing the Arc/Elliptical for 6.3 miles. Groin still the same.  I tried running last Friday outside and made it two miles and well no need to go into the pain details I'll just leave it at that.

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From rockness18 on Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 17:50:19 from 75.13.66.212

You continue to be in my prayers- both physically and spiritually. I'm glad to see you refocussed on preaching. May the Lord bless you and your family as you continue to persevere.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.600.000.000.006.60

Did Arc/Elliptical trainer for 6.6 miles in 1:05 today.  I tried just running outside for a 100m's and the groin was a pain of 10.  I'm really getting tired of this.

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From JimF on Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 19:53:09 from 67.173.26.234

Hope the groin issues clears up soon. You are doing a great job on the cross training.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles arc trainer.  Spend the last three days from 4 to 7pm with my grandpa at the hospital.  Having Gall Bladder and gastro Intestinal issues.

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5.000.000.000.005.00

Ran outside in a lot of pain in the groin 

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.600.000.000.006.60

Did Arc/Elliptical for 6.6 mile in 1:05.  I didn't push the hill intervals as hard because of the soreness running outside yesterday.   I was quite sore waking up.  But it was worth one day of running outside with pain..  Nobody would have ran in the pain that I did yesterday.

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0.000.000.000.000.00

Hospital with my Grandpa in ICU.   No running.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.290.000.000.003.29

Outside 3.29 miles felt decent today at a overall 8:50 pace.  Hurt more

the last mile.  Back up this Hospital with my Grandpa afterwards.  5am

run with Saucony Tangent.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.100.000.000.005.10

5.1 miles today with Barry.  Nothing like yesterday hurting, hurting hurting.  10.05 overall average per mile.

Back up this Hospital with my Grandpa afterwards.  6am run with Saucony Tangent. 

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.020.000.000.005.02

5.02 miles today with Barry.  Hurting, hurting hurting again.  Back to the gym tomorrow.  11.05 overall average per mile.

Back up this Hospital with my Grandpa afterwards.  Hopefully, he gets out of the ICU today.  6am run with Asics Trainers

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Comments
From Burt on Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 16:58:40 from 206.19.214.144

I love coming to your blog when I need to be inspired.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1.000.000.000.001.00

One hour of lap swimming just because I wanted something different.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.800.000.000.002.80

Did 2.8 miles today.  Had to be at the Hospital with my Grandpa and I slept-in so I didn't run much.  I couldn't help it I was so tired and I haven't been eating enough food and was low on energy. Been with my Grandpa every morning for last two weeks.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.220.000.000.007.22

Good day of running.  My pain level in the hip and leg was a 6 out of 10.  Did 7.22 miles at an overall 8:20 pace in 1:00:09.

8:42, 8:18, 8:20, 8:06, 8:24, 8:26,7:58 

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.080.000.000.005.08

5.08 miles of misery where I hurt so bad it wasn't run.  I did an overall pace of 10:52 outside.  My leg and hip was a 10 on the pain level.  Back to gym tomorrow.  Ascis Trainers

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 Miles on the Arc/Elliptical trainer couldn't run outside hurt to bad last night and this morning.  When I take a couple days off from running outside it seems I can go back to it again.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.020.000.000.007.02

Birthday already good today  ran 7.02 miles at a 8:25 pace in 59:07 minutes. The titanium leg hurt but not has bad. 

9:07, 8:37, 8:16, 8:15, 8:18, 8:16, 8:05 

 

saucony tangent 4 

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.390.000.000.007.39

7:39 miles at an overall 8:08 pace in 1:00:05.  Tried of the leg hurting during runs but I know that's the way it will be for a while. 

8:35,8:10,8:02,7:59,8:20,7:54,7:43

Saucony Tangent 4

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1.000.000.000.001.00

53 minute lap swim.  I like swimming on Sundays it fun.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.030.000.000.007.03

7.03 miles in 57:56 minutes at a overall 8:15 pace.  Avia Lites II .

8:45,8:20,8:08,7:51,8:08,8:13,8:13

Pain level probably about 7 out of 10 so not too bad for my pain tolerance.  God is good.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Did 43 miles last week highest total since last years accident on August 24th (almost a year).  I'm going through a lot right now emotionally and physically.  Till have pains in the leg but averaging between 9 to 8:20 pace per mile.

But you have to live each day to according to what God wants, but it's been real tough.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.300.000.000.007.30

Ran 7:30 Miles at an overall 8:17 pace in 1:00:28 in a down pouring rain by myself.  No music, no Barry just me and the pouring rain.  I was soaked but it was fun even though the leg felt pain.  But I enjoyed it because I could run. 8:38, 8:35, 8:16, 8:14, 8:07,8:04,8:00

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.200.000.000.007.20

Ran with Barry this morning on a flat route for 7.20 miles at an overall 8:22 pace in 1:00:15.  Was a little sore later in the route.  The leg pain is still there.  I think I just keep getting faster because I tolerate the pain.  But it's almost been a year now of waking up with pain everyday.

8:47, 8:24,8:18, 8:16, 7:58,8:34, 8:13

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.200.000.000.006.20

Been away for a while but I've  been running consistently the last four weeks.  Last week I did 50 miles still with some pain in my titanium rod leg.  This week I did 40 miles and things felt good. 

 I'm planning on running the Pocatello Half Marathon in two weeks for fun.  Hopefully around a 7:45 pace.  Please pray for my body and I will return and pray for you all as well.

Works been really busy getting ready to start the new fall College semester.  We've don

Did 6.2 miles today.

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Comments
From Barry on Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 18:30:08 from 72.24.203.126

I will be praying for you. God bless! :)

From rockness18 on Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 21:57:42 from 69.183.234.248

keeping you in prayer!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.200.000.000.007.20

Good run just simple and flat 7 miles with Barry.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.100.000.000.0010.10

First 10 mile run since my accident which is almost a year ago today August 24th, 2010.  Leg still has soreness and mild pain.  We did average 7:52 overall which was surprising.  My buddy Barry has been a great running partner and support through my whole recovery and I'm glad I did the 10 miles with him.

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Comments
From Burt on Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 18:04:48 from 206.19.214.144

That is awesome!

From Adam RW on Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 09:25:28 from 155.101.152.123

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

From Scott Ensign on Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 16:00:44 from 67.40.104.15

nice job Kory. I am betting you will be faster and stronger than ever when you are completely healed. keep up the great work.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

Took it easier today after the 10 miles yesterday.  Did feel to bad just a little sore but manageable.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

Did a hilly route up near Olympus Rd and back down with Barry.  The last mile is flat back to my house and I was actually able to pull off a 6:26 mile probably the second fastest mile since my accident.  I was excited.  Ended the run somewhere over 7 miles.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

Another 7 mile run today with Barry.  We took it a little easier because of the great conversation and praying during the run.

 I ordered the CEP Compression socks yesterday and should get them in next week before the Half Marathon.  Based on Jeff  Shadley's advice and others I'm going to try them. 

 Need to figure out what to run next week leading up to the Half  Marathon on Saturday.  I've been running 40 miles the last 4 weeks but want a good freshness in the legs.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.110.000.000.008.11

Did 8.11 miles at an overall 7:32 pace in 1:01 and did the last mile at a 6:46 pace.  Well the Half Marathon next week.  I think I will be able to finish and it will be God's glory for what he's done for me this year.  

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Comments
From steve ash on Sun, Aug 28, 2011 at 21:19:21 from 24.10.169.210

Kory, So glad to see God's grace at work in your life. Good luck buddy.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.300.000.000.007.30

7.3 miles this morning with Barry at a 7:49 pace.  Going to run 7 for the next couple of days then Thursday and Friday just 4 miles to be fresher for the Half on Saturday.

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From jtshad on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 16:09:08 from 204.134.132.225

Looking forward to seeing you and the family this weekend.

I don't think you have met Dane, at least not at any of the races we have run together.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

Barry and I did two hill repeats around Olympus to get the uphill and the downhill.  I wanted to run some uphill today just as a confidence builder for the race.  Roller's are good to run when your running somewhat of the same on race day.  We did 8.11 miles at an overall 7:39 pace in 1:02.  Trying to get as much endurance for the race as well.

Spilts:
8:35, 8:34, 7:39, 7:45, 7:14, 7:14, 7:03, 7:14

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.100.000.000.006.10

Ran with Barry this morning who wasn't feeling very good so we took it easy.  I was sluggish as well but the funny thing is we averaged 7:58 for the overall pace and none of it was downhill for the 6.1 miles.  

 I'm blessed for this what God has done.  Saturday will all be for him no matter what I run.  It will just be for fun. I'll start out in the high 7 pace area than decrease it per mile.  I would really love to nail the last three miles somewhere in the high 6 minute pace range.  But I don't know what my body will be capable of doing Saturday.

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Comments
From Jake K on Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 19:09:20 from 155.100.226.53

Kory - I wasn't on the blog when you had your accident last year, so I didn't know the story, but when you made the comment about the titanium rod on Paul's blog today I went back and did a quick read through your entries.

No matter what happens on Saturday, you've already inspired me! To go through the ups and downs, and be where you are right now, only a year later says everything about your character as a person and your faith. If you are ever down in SLC I'd be honored to join you for a run. Best of luck to you this weekend. I'll be rooting for you!

From Dave S on Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 19:45:03 from 4.254.217.38

Kory, Good luck Saturday. That was a nice article in yesterdays Idaho State Journal and a cool front page picture.

From steve ash on Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 20:22:30 from 24.10.169.210

God bless you on Saturday Kory. I hope you tear it up at the end!

From jtshad on Thu, Sep 01, 2011 at 11:47:01 from 204.134.132.225

Just go have fun and run for yourself and the balance that you are getting back in your life. See you this weekend!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.200.000.000.004.20

4.2 easy taper miles

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.110.000.000.003.11

Ran three easy shake-out miles before Saturday with Barry.  Don't know whats going to happen.

Just for reference... because it worked.

Breakfast:

Oatmeal

Lunch

Pizza veggie pattie with yogurt

 Dinner

Bagel with chicken, rice and onions and mushrooms and also a tortilla with the samething.

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From steve ash on Sun, Sep 04, 2011 at 13:06:31 from 24.10.169.210

Wow Kory! Brother you are awesome. On a titanium leg even! Very cool:)

Race: Pocatello Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:34:59, Place overall: 17, Place in age division: 3
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.354.100.000.0013.45

 

Sorry for the delayed full report I've been busy with some other things in my life that have occupied my time quite a bit. 

 First off I want to give God the glory.  I ran this race for God today because of the miracle he did for me.  I've been able to comeback from this injury and run a good smart race with new bionic hardware in my leg.  Thank you Lord! 

 I felt wonderful for the Pocatello Half Marathon and ran better than I expected.  Finishing at 1:34:59 when I was shooting just for a 1:40. That's what my expectations were for the rehab on the titanium leg.

Quite Note on friends results: 

Jeff did excellent after running a marathon last week what potential he will have for STG marathon.

Bill Mandler did awesome fighting through his soreness and coming out with a great time.

First off I got up at 5:30am because the race started at 8am.  I ate 1/2 cup of  oatmeal with some coffee and drink a glass of water.   Then went a couple times to the bathroom to get the pipes clean.  My wife was taking me to the bus' so she got up and we did our morning spiritual devotion together and prayed.

My strategy was to have not strategy for this race.  I was  running for the Lord and knew I wanted to take it easy.  To just be careful the first few miles just to see how I felt then decide what to do from there.  To be completely honest with you... this was so easy I could have kept going and believe I could have finished under a 1:30.  I'm so humbled by that.  I can't think of one mile the whole race I struggled not even up Century Hill near the Gap area around mile 8. I was passing Half Marathon runners right-and-left who barreled out from the start.  

Okay one strategy I thought of before the race really was what happened.  If I felt good I wanted to try and run the last 3 miles at around a six something minute pace.  Didn't matter what exact pace just in the 6 minute range.  Well that's exactly what happened expect it was the last four miles I did that.  

While I ran the course runners and spectators recognized me and cheered me on.  I even slowed down to shake hands.  I gave my son high-fives three times during the course as my wife drove to three different points during the race along with my wonderful friend Ken Cush. 

I believe just running so easy in the beginning allowed me to really pick it up.   At mile 9 I could have ran those last four miles faster if I knew what my ability was.  I really was going into this race not knowing what I could do .  My longest run up to that point was one 10 mile run.  Being cautious and taking it easy was a very smart approach, and I'm glad I didn't try to do anything else. 

One thing that was interesting I never warmed up the whole race I was cold the whole time.  I only drank at two aid stations and only sipped on a little bit of  GU.  Only about 1/4 of the package. 

 Splits:

7:44  -  Just taking it easy on a slight downhill.   Felt cold at the start.

7:51  -  Same as the course goes flat and still cold.

7:30 -  Enter into the town of Inkom I see my wife and my buddy Ken Cush who came up just to watch me.  What a great guy.  (still cold and probably close to 60 degrees).

7:41 -  First little hill...  I ran passed my dentist who's a runner.  He was doing the full marathon so I slowed down a bit and encouraged him. (The full marathon starts at 6:15 and the cours is the same last half as the half marathon which starts at 8:00am)

7:17 -  Feeling great and left my dentist friend and decided to pick it up.

7:16  -  Same... feeling really good and no struggles.  Still feeling somewhat cold.

7:14  -  Really feeling in control and started passing Marathoner's and Half Marathoner's

7:39 -  Century Hill which goes up for a half mile to a flat straightway the rest of the course.  This was so easy, and I passed a lot of runners.  I was feeling like the old Kory again.  I remember thanking the Lord and praying at this point for what he has done in my life.

7:16 -  Feeling good with the crowd cheering me on and me thanking them.

6:57 -  Took a sip of GU and through the rest of it away.  I didn't need it.  Started to think it's time to turn it on a bit in the legs.

6:46  -  Passed my daughter at the Poky High School aid station that she was volunteering for at mile 23 of the course.  I was really feeling good at this point and was motivated to keep it going.  This really is my favorite part of the course when I ran the full marathon in the years passed.

6:38 -  More of the same trying to lower the pace even more and the titanium leg seemed to feel fine.  I felt my mechanics and stride were all good going faster.  That's something I can build upon now.

 

6:14  -  Here's where I let my emotions go I had so many people cheering me I just started crying this whole mile.  The last year of emotions just poured out while I was running.  It felt so easy and fun.

 

When I crossed the finishing line my daughter's ran with me, and Jeff Shadley  was there as well.  I gave him a big hug and just started crying.  What a great friend.  All my emotion were built up and I just let them go, because I enjoy doing what I like and that's just running.

 Thank you all for your wonderful support and great comments. 

 

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Comments
From steve ash on Sun, Sep 04, 2011 at 15:25:11 from 24.10.169.210

Congrats Kory! Sorry I originally left my comment on your previous entry. Oops:)

From Paul on Sun, Sep 04, 2011 at 18:31:43 from 24.10.141.104

Nice job, congrats! You're last three miles were great, must have felt good!

From Jon on Sun, Sep 04, 2011 at 19:01:48 from 74.177.100.34

Nice to see you running so well again, Kory. Looks like this race went according to plan.

From Cody on Sun, Sep 04, 2011 at 19:21:54 from 67.177.0.196

Amazing. Glad to you see you back on the road again. Nice comeback!

From fiddy on Sun, Sep 04, 2011 at 19:36:08 from 174.23.140.68

Good to see you on the comeback.

From Marlin on Sun, Sep 04, 2011 at 20:58:13 from 174.27.104.131

Kory, Great run Saturday, I was hoping to meet you around the finish area, as I ran the full marathon, And indeed Glory to GOD on your accomplishment!!!!

From Burt on Mon, Sep 05, 2011 at 03:36:16 from 72.223.91.148

Awesome Kory! What an inspiration!

From Walter on Mon, Sep 05, 2011 at 11:20:22 from 24.2.69.110

Kory, you are amazing! God has granted you more chances to inspire others and better yourself! I know your pain and how much you can triumph! Keep up the good work! We should get together and do a workshop tour across the country! :)

From Dave S on Mon, Sep 05, 2011 at 13:48:34 from 4.254.219.165

Great job Kory! Glad to see you exceeded your expectations. Very inspiring.

From jtshad on Mon, Sep 05, 2011 at 13:49:36 from 69.20.183.178

You are an inspiration! It was such a wonderful sight to see you cross that line and I was glad I could be there to share the moment with you. You are a great friend and such a good example for everyone to aspire to.

From Kory on Mon, Sep 05, 2011 at 16:24:54 from 184.155.137.220

Walter - were both living examples of how God can use someone to get back and recover. I would love to do a workshop with you.

Dave S. - Thanks you've always encouraged me through this whole process so thank you

Jeff - There's no words to what your friendship means to me. I would have not wanted anyone else at the finishing line. I really wish we could have spent more time together but sometimes things get in the way.

Paul - Thank you on the race advice earlier on the shoes that was helpful. I think my next goal is another half in November. Your wisdom has always worked for me.

From Kory on Mon, Sep 05, 2011 at 16:25:59 from 184.155.137.220

Jon - thank you but your the man and are amazing with all the miles your putting in.

Cody - thanks.. it's great to see you fighting back from your injuries.

From josse on Mon, Sep 05, 2011 at 20:39:28 from 166.250.0.208

Congrats on the race and getting back in the sattle. I was so excited to see you when you ran on by, I wish I just could have ran with you to pretend those cheers where for me. That must have been awesome.

From JimF on Mon, Sep 05, 2011 at 20:55:30 from 98.253.193.207

Congratulations on the race and on what God has done through you since your injury. Your are truly an inspiration to me and many others. I am glad that this was a great experience for you and can't wait to see what else God has in store for you.

From Jake K on Tue, Sep 06, 2011 at 11:42:02 from 155.100.226.53

Really happy to hear this went so well, Kory! Great race!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.310.000.000.007.31

Ran with my buddy Barry on a flat course but going over the overpass twice.  Did 7.31 miles at an overall 7:35 pace in 55:28 minutes. Not really sore at all after race.

Splits:
8:17
7:55
7:29
7:21
7:30
7:25
7:18

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.061.000.000.009.06

Ran 9.06 miles with Barry again on a flat course.  Again we started picking up the pace and it was a lot of fun to see my pace start coming down in the 7 minute range.  Although,  I really do need to be careful and not overdo it.

Overall 7:32 pace.
Splits:
8:08,7:53,7:36, 7:37, 7:32, 7:35, 7:28, 7:02, 6:59.

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Comments
From Adam RW on Tue, Sep 06, 2011 at 19:08:21 from 155.101.152.123

I think that patience is one of the hardest parts of training. Especially when getting back from an injury. Keep up the great work.

From Rob Murphy on Tue, Sep 06, 2011 at 20:01:09 from 98.202.141.17

I can't tell you how thrilled I was for you Saturday Kory.Not only finishing a half marathon, but in a fine time as well.

Congratulations.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.031.000.000.008.03

Ran the Satterfield hill loop for the first time in along time.  It really wasn't that hard going up.  I do need to work on my downhill form.  My leg with the titanium rod I don't think is quite used to downhill.  Barry and I did 8.03 miles at an overall 7:41 pace in 1:01:36.  
Splits
8:45, 8:17, 8:33, 7:40, 7:06, 6:43, 7:05, 7:15

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.330.000.000.007.33

Ran a flat course with Barry today.  We ran down Garrett Way and on Oak street and then over by the Idaho State University. Finally, headed back towards my house on Willard st.  My leg was a little sore.  I still have pain in the titanium rod leg in the hip area, and it may never go away.  Who knows.  I was little bit more sore today than the other days.
We did 7.33 miles at an overall 7:38 pace in 56:09 minutes.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.002.600.000.007.60

Did 7.60 miles at an overall 7:28 pace 56:48 minutes with Barry up Chubbuck Rd. then turned on Bench Rd. then On Olympus rd.  Very hilly route today.   I was tired and a little sore at first but then got into the run better.

Splits:
8:14
7:45
7:55
7:40
7:06
6:51
6:55

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.110.000.000.008.11

Ran with Barry  today at  6am.  We ran all over for 8.11 miles at an overall 7:42 pace in 1:02:30.  We didn't have a course in mind just made it up as we went.  All of it was flat with no hills or even small lumps in the road :-).  Very good run.  I was sluggish because of staying up late for a church conference.

My daughters ran yesterday in the Tiger Gizz meet in Idaho Falls and my 7 and 10 grader both finished in the middle of the pace in their races.  Then we had to rush home to be back at church by 6:45pm..

Saw Jeff Shadley and we talk for a bit, than I lost him somewhere in the mix of hundreds of people.

Splits (slow run)
8:26, 8:02, 7:45, 7:41, 7:30, 7:26, 7:28, 7:13

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.030.000.000.008.03

Ran an easy pace today.  Tired from working 9 hours yesterday for a power failure where we had to shut everything off.   Did 8.03 miles at an overall 7:41 pace in 1:01:41.  Good run even though I felt really tired.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.022.000.000.0011.02

11.02 miles at an overall 7:41 pace in 1:24:38.  Very hilly route up Barton Rd. then up American Rd.  and going over it's rolling hills.  Than a mile decent down the hill.

Spilts:
8:22, 8:00, 7:41, 7:45, 8:22,8:06,6:56, 7:07,7:10, 7:39,7:18

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.022.000.000.008.02

Ran 8:02 miles at an overall 7:43 pace in 1:01:51.  Ran with Barry and we just did a easy pancake course.  Wasn't the most memorable run but went by fast.  My hip from my accident still bothers me.   It really bothered me yesterday, but today it wasn't bad at all.

8:17, 7:49, 7:49, 7:41, 7:44, 7:32, 7:28,7:18

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.032.000.000.008.03

Barry and I a lot of turns all over the place.  On Garrett way, Hawethorne, Quinn rd, Poline rd, East Alameda where my Truck accident happened.

8:03 miles in 7:38 pace in 1:01:20.

8:36, 7:49,7:36, 7:39,7:32, 7:29,7:04,7:20.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.051.000.000.008.05

Barry and I ran up El Rancho Rd.  to get some hills.  Then did the rest on flat stuff.  Did 8.05 miles in 1:01:24 at an 7:38 pace.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.282.000.000.009.28

Ran with Barry and did a 6:41 at the end.  Did 9.28 miles   We ran a flat course out to Philbin Rd. and down Cottage rd.  I felt really good.  Leg still sore but getting there.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.110.000.000.008.11

Ran 8.11 miles at an overall 7:35 pace with Barry 1:02:29

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.212.000.000.0010.21

Ran up Fremont Rd. for the first time all the way to the top with Barry and then back down.  Then down Highway 30 for 10.21 miles at an overall 7:24 pace in1:15:35.  Great run and I was feeling good.
8:10
7:42
7:22
7:58
7:09
6:19
7:17
7:18
7:20
7:24

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.110.000.000.005.11

I worked late last night till 2am and Barry was sore so we did a shorter run which is always good to refresh the legs.  I got up at 6am and was out the door running at 6:10am when Barry got to my house.  The temperature is getting colder.  Veryvery tired.  I could tell my Rod leg didn't want to cooperate.. . 

5.11 miles at an overall 7:51 pace in 40:06 minutes.

 

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.030.000.000.008.03

Ran out on Garret Way, around OK Ward park and back down Poline Rd. with Barry.  Went to bed early and slept so good.  I didn't want to be over exhausted from the late night work schedule.

8:03 miles at an overall 7:29 pace in 1:00:09

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.260.000.000.008.26

Ran with Barry this morning at 5:55 our standard time for the past two months now.  We just did a boring zig zag course up and down the active streets by Yellowstone st.  It was my turn to pick a route and I was bore.  Didn't really want hills today since we've done quite a bit of them this week.  We picked it up the last 100m's and I couldn't keep up with Barry he was feeling awesome.  I felt good but it wasn't easy running it in the 5 minute something range.  My hip and leg were hurting and sore, but if was a good effort.

Splits
8:06, 7:41, 7:25,7:28, 7:29,7:13, 7:29,7:09

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.322.000.000.0010.32

Ran with Barry at 5:55am on a cool but perfect shorts weather running morning.  We did 8 together than I did two additional miles.  He was a little sore trying to fight through the soreness so I tried pushing the pace to help him get through the pain of trying to keep a good pace going.  I'm starting to feel a quicker step coming.  I still feel the recovery pain in the leg/hip when I push a little harder.

I just dont have a quick gear anymore from the accident.   I think I only have 4 gears rather than 5.  Oh well God is good and I'm alive.

Overall:  10.32 miles at an overall 7:27 pace in 1:16:50
Splits
8:16, 7:43, 7:30, 7:16, 7:30, 7:31, 7:21, 7:05 6:52, 7:21

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.040.000.000.006.04

Easy run with Barry 6 miles.  His scaitic nerve pain is not fun.  I'm running so with him because he was there for me.  That's what friends are for.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.130.000.000.005.13

Easy 5 miles with Barry.  

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.300.000.000.006.30

Ran with Barry who hurt worse on his sciatic nerve than ever before.  We did 6.08 miles at an overall 8:47 pace 53:22 minutes.    Barry's going to take time off and I'm glad to see it.  

Than I did .2 to the gas station (later).

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.113.000.000.0011.11

Ran by myself today with my daughter's Ipod  (in honor of Steve Jobs).  I wanted a longer run to that I can get some Half Marathon endurance in me.  It's been sometime since my last longer run... well two weeks ago.

I did 11.11 miles at an overall 7:21 pace in 1:21:36.  Very hilly course going up Tuscany Rd than down Hospital way and around Davis Field.

Splits:
8:10
7:43
7:52
7:39
6:46 (Downhill)
6:50
7:12
7:10
7:16
6:52
7:17

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.002.230.000.0010.23

Ran by myself again...(that sounds funny).  Anyway putting the dull humor aside.  I ran 10.23 miles at a 7:30 pace in 1:16 up Satterfield and back down Bench Rd.  I've been trying to do hills to get used to the HM in November.  Of course with still recovering I still have some pain in the leg especially on the downhills.   But all in all it's all fun and I'm not pushing myself.  This is the first back to back 10 mile days I've ran.

 Splits: 8:16, 8:10, 7:40, 7:20,  6:45 (downhill),  7:02,  7:32,  7:37, 7:29, 7:22.

 

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From Adam RW on Fri, Oct 07, 2011 at 11:12:18 from 155.101.152.123

Congrats on the 20+ 2-days! It is great to see you running again and enjoying it. It is nice that you can keep that pace and not be pushing it. Have a great weekend, Adam

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.114.000.000.009.11

Ran 9.11 miles of the Just Cuz half marathon course. It went well.. my quads were a little sore from the last 11 and 10 mile days. My Daughter also ran 7 miles of the course.

We started at 6:15am above Mink Creek Rd. I stayed with my daughter for a little over a mile then we separated after that. She slowed down. My wife followed us all the way down, because there's no way I would let my daughter be alone up there and that early in the morning. I had some good stretches in the course and it was good to expose my titainium rod leg on some downhill :-)

Splits

7:10, 6:58, 7:07, 6:58, 6:52, 6:52, 6:54, 6:32,6:15

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.411.000.000.008.41

More Later

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.004.400.000.008.40

More later... did the last four in the 6:ish pace for the splits.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

6 miles but on the fourth mile going down hill I started limping in pain on my foot.  I felt some soreness below the ankle on the foot that was coming on.  I figured I would cut-back to only 6 miles today.  Well I went 2 miles too many.  The downhill just made me want to scream in pain.  Half Marathon might be out on November 5th.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1.000.000.000.001.00

No Run I developed a foot injury where I limped when I walk. I did the arc trainer for 1 mile and did lap swimming for 43 minutes.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From jtshad on Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 10:49:16 from 204.134.132.225

Hope your foot gets better and is just a niggle that some time off and icing can help resolve.

Take care my good friend.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.100.000.000.006.10

6.1 miles on the Arc Trainer did the hill interval workout.  I did one hour on that wonderful machine that I love so much.  I watched a replay of the 1976 playoff game between the Yankees and Royals.  Wasn't too bad on the ankle.  I will do the same tomorrow.  It was a little sore after walking around watching my daughter in her XC city meet where she finished 8th.

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Comments
From Andrea on Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 22:28:12 from 67.177.21.60

Glad the ankle felt good.

Congrats to your daughter!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.600.000.000.006.60

Went to Gold's Gym with Barry and did the Arc trainer for 6.6 miles in 1:05:05 on the hill interval workout.  We are both having sympathy pains for eachother we are both injured.  My ankle was really sore after the workout today.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.200.000.000.007.20

Ran on Arc Trainer again.  I did the Arc Trainer by myself for 30 minutes while Barry was getting the Clinic blood work that Gold's Gym was sponsoring this morning.  I finished at 7.2 miles in 1:10.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.120.000.000.003.12

Ran outside with Barry for the first time in 8 days because of the sore Ankle tendon or whatever it is.  I think it's conpensation from the other leg.   3.12 miles in 25:55 minutes.

Did 1:10 of lap swimming at Golds Gym.  Swimming is very relaxing and I think it helps the healing process as well.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.220.000.000.008.22

Ran 8.22 miles at an overall 7:53 pace in 1:04:48.  Did the first 4.5 miles with Dallyce and she looked good.  Were both training for the the Just be Cuz Pocatello Half Marathon.
Splits
8:31, 8:14, 8:15, 7:57, 7:36, 7:39, 7:35, 7:17

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.050.000.000.008.05

Ran 4 miles with Dallyce at 5:30 than continued and did 4 miles of my own.  Dallyce was sore and she had to stop and go to the bathroom.
8.05 miles at an overall 8:21 pace

Splits:
8:55, 9:27, 8:39, 8:32, 8:02, 8:00, 7:44, 7:33.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.200.000.000.004.20

Shorter run just so I don't overdo it. I don't want to have my foot/ankle breakdown on the tendon by over-use.  4.2 miles today.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.212.000.000.008.21

Running by myself ran 8.21 miles at an overall 7:24 pace. in 1:00:49.
Splits:  8:14, 7:50, 7:46, 7:07, 7:15, 7:04, 6:56, 6:57

 I consider any fast for me now below a 7 minute mile: :-)   Felt good with no pain in the ankle tendon.  Maybe I'm turning a corner.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Oct 27, 2011 at 10:49:44 from 204.134.132.225

It was great seeing all of you yesterday. Hope to get together again soon.

Good run this morning!

From Cody on Thu, Oct 27, 2011 at 10:59:54 from 63.161.193.100

Looking good!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.001.320.000.008.32

19 degrees this morning at 5:45am, but it didn't seem that cold when I got started.  

8.32 miles ran 3 of the miles with Dallyce. Ran at a 7:42 pace overall in 1:04. Did the rest just running up behind Hiline Rd. Then turned on Jefferson rd. then Randolph St.  then back on Yellowstone St.. Split: 8:52, 8:40, 7:58, 7:36, 7:31, 7:19, 7:23, 6:30

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.206.000.000.009.20

Ran Pocatello Creek Dr. by myself.  My wife dropped me off at the top of the Pocatello Marathon course.  I did at mile 7 turn up Olympus Rd. to get some uphill.  I was pretty zapped by the last mile.  But it's my fastest run since the recovery of the accident.  I was a good run by myself and I felt good.  9.2 miles at an 6:38 overall pace 1:01.

6:49 (Downhill: Faster than I wanted to)

6:15 (Downhill: again faster than I wanted to.  It's been so long since I've paced myself to stay consistent)

6:28 (Flat and Downhill: This is the pace I wanted for the whole run)

6:15 (Ok little faster but it felt comfortable)

6:27 (Flat and Downhill: Felt good and comfortable again trying to stay in a consistent balance)

6:19 (flat part:  feeling good)

6:46 (flat  part:  just relaxing)

6:51,(Uphill and downhill, flat all in one for this split.  I think the uphill did fatigue me as I tried pushing)

7:14 (cool down, but I was pretty tired)

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From Andrea on Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 15:53:22 from 67.177.21.60

Nice run! Glad to see the recovery is going well.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.530.000.000.003.53

Kind of a sore hip and foot after Saturday's downhill run.  My titanium rod insertion point is sore/hurts.  I really hate the way my running ability was taken away.  Emotionally at times it's hard, but by the Grace of God I'm alive.

Did 3.53 miles in 7:47 pace.  Took my daughter to the Drivers License Bureau and she passed her test and now is an official driver.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.100.000.000.007.10

Did the Arc trainer at the gym with Barry for 7.1 miles in 1:07.  I wanted my sore hip and feet to heal more before running in the Half Marathon this Saturday.

 We did the hill interval workout and it was fun.  Not going to do much running hard wise, (of course)  before the race Saturday.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.220.000.000.006.22

Ran by myself and ran 6.22 miles to get half of what I will run Saturday for the race.  Took it easy. I'm still fighting soreness on the side of my right ankle.  It's definitely not a 100% and is cause of concern for Saturday.  The downhill will cause a lot more pressure and force/speed on the foot.

Splits in 47:55 minutes
8:25, 7:48, 7:39, 7:32, 7:26, 7:23

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.122.000.000.004.12

Ran a short run to cut back for the Half Marathon Saturday.  It's suppose to snow tomorrow. Saturday will be an interesting day as far as the footing surface.  I still have soreness on the ankle and kind of limping afterward, but the pain has decreased as the day went along.  I will by no means be 100% Saturday maybe 50% but I will finish.
But for me this is just a fun run not a race and that's the way I'm going into it.

4.12 miles
31:01 minutes
Splits
8:22, 7:35, 7:14, 6:56

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From James on Fri, Nov 04, 2011 at 23:56:42 from 71.213.49.233

Good Luck.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

rest

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Race: Just Cuz Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:31:37, Place overall: 14, Place in age division: 4
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.100.000.000.0014.10

Well I'll I can say about this race is I was glad to finish and it was fun and I thought I did well once my titanium rod leg got warmed up.  This was a special event because my daughter started with me.  We've never started a race together.  She was shooting for a 1:39.  I didn't care I was going to either hang with her or just go out on my own. I've been fighting ankle soreness around the tendon and was actually limping this week on it for a 6 miles training run Wednesday.   Thursday more of the same after the 4 mile taper run.  Friday, I didn't run just to rest the ankle for Saturday.  I wasn't feeling the best either Friday (it actually started Thursday not feeling well), and vomited liquid up at work.  We've had a lot of sick people there the last few days. 

I had plenty of reasons not to run, but I really looked at what rehab I've done on my leg and this didn't compare to the extreme pain that I went through with my leg so I knew I wanted to run. 

We got up at 7am (the start was 10:13), and we both ate a bowl of oatmeal to fill the belly a bit.  I had a little bit of coffee but not much.  We got all the bathroom stuff taken care of to be fully empty for the start :-).  We headed to the race and arrived around 9am.

 The cold weather was a factor with my Titanium rod leg making it tight and ache.  It felt swollen and like a brick to move.  The same issues when we were walking off the bus to the start I could feel the tightness and my ankle had a little ache still, but not overwhelming.  It was snowing and blowing at the top of the course.  The race director warned us we had to be very careful the first 4 miles because of the ice.  It was horribly slick and about one inch of snow at the top of the course.  I knew because of my lack of agility still with my leg I needed to take it a little easier.  I didn't know how I would do with the tightness and icy conditions...  so here we go. (Windy... 20ish degrees ... Snowing)

7:17 -  (Steep Downhill) Very tight and sore the leg was not responding well.  My daughter pulled ahead of me.  Very Slick

7:00 -  (Steep Downhill) Same very tight and sore. Very Slick.

7:11 - (More Downhill) I almost considered at this point doing a DNF because the leg was just tight and cold and I just didn't feel in rythmn.  My daughter was still ahead of me looking good. Very  Slick

7:20 - More of the same, but I was getting warmer.  Not Slick anymore.

6:57-  Finally! something just clicked or my leg finally got going and I felt better and I passed my daughter at this point.

7:04 - Starting to feel better and thinking maybe I can put a good string of miles in the tougher half of the course.  I blew doing well on the downhill.

7:00 - (flat) Starting catching runners who raced down the hill.  I knew that something was getting better and my pace felt more at ease.

6:48 (flat rolling) Started running with a group of two other runners I caught, and we started passing runners has we went through the course.  (First water Station that I took fluid at... wasn't warm enough to drink a lot of water).

6:51  (Flat Rolling)  Again... stayed with the two other runners and we were passing more runners as we went through the mile.  I was starting to feel that I could hang in there now.  My ankle was a little achy but nothing bad.

6:55 (Flat) Still running with the other two runner's and feeling warmer and the leg seemed to respond better.  The North Face jacket I had on was a good choice, but like I said I could probably have taken it off at this point.

7:02 (Flat and Rolling) - Took a gel to help the last few miles.  I was still feeling good and running with the other two runners.  But I was planning a strategy to make a move.  I decided to make a move at the end of  mile 11.  I wanted to just pick the pace up and leave the two other runners and either die at the end or finish strong ahead.  I didn't know what would happen.  My running has just been for fun up to this point so it really didn't matter what happened to me.

6:53 (Rolling) - I started edging ahead and the other two runners responded but staying right behind me.  Towards the end of the mile I had a 10 -20 meter gap.

6:43 (Uphill and flat with 100m downhill finish)  This mile I gave what I had left and was way ahead of the other two runners (100 meters or less).  They didn't respond to my even faster pace on this mile.  I finished 14th at 1:31:37.

 After I finished they took my chip off and I ran back half mile on the course to push my daughter to get under a 1:39.  She said she was glad to see me.  I was able to push her hard the last bit of the mile and she finished at 1:39:08.  We hugged and were so excited. I was so happy for her I had tears as we hugged and bonded together.

 What I learned and knew going into this race:

1.  I knew going in I really didn't have a time goal and wanted something under a 1:35.

2.  I know my titanium rod will be achy and tight in colder weather.  

3.  Know now I need to warm up better for the leg to respond.

4.  Don't care about my time but excited for my daughter.

5.  To be able to beat the other two runners when I thought they looked stronger was a blessing.  I was excited to be a little competitive and aggressive and feel good about it.

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Comments
From Jake K on Sun, Nov 06, 2011 at 09:32:30 from 67.177.21.60

Nice job Kory. You finished very strong. I'm sure sharing the special moment with your daughter was the highlight of the day, though!

From Rob on Mon, Nov 07, 2011 at 11:15:19 from 206.71.84.68

Amazing job Kory. I looked for you and wanted to say hi but I never did see you. That was kind of a crazy race, for you to hold on and do that well is inspiring.

Good Job.

From Tara on Mon, Nov 07, 2011 at 18:15:31 from 75.169.159.43

Nice work! I saw that you hold the record for that course. Now time to set a titanium leg pr!

From jtshad on Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 09:39:06 from 204.134.132.225

Congratulations to both of you! That is great that your daughter did so well!

You are a great example of persistence and faith. Keep strong in your body and spirit, my friend.

I am glad I didn't end up running as I came down sick that morning and have been out of commission ever since.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.030.000.000.006.03

Ran 6.03 miles at an overall 7:28 pace in 45:04 minutes  by myself with my IPOD.  

8:07, 7:34,  7:32,  7:28, 7:12, 6:59

We sold our Trailer today and was able to pay off a couple bills/loans.  Very nice. 

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.202.000.000.008.20

Very windy today but I really didn't get cold even though it was 33 degrees.  The rod leg felt the coldness and was again tight..  Did 8.2 miles at an overall 7:21 pace in 1:00:21.  Did a couple faster miles at the end which was nice to see.  The Kinvara shoes are not too bad but definitely not a racing shoe.  I ran with my music again so I had a little bit of entertainment.  The wind is starting to pick-up around here.  Doing some computer consulting on my lunch hour to get extra cash today.

Splits
8:02, 7:30, 7:19, 7:13, 7:21, 7:16, 6:59, 6:57

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From JimF on Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 10:15:18 from 98.253.193.207

Nice run! Glad to see that your running is going well. Always nice to pick up some extra cash using your skills!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.122.000.000.009.12

Well I haven't posted recently.  I've been busy with work upgrades, troubleshooting work related  issues (worked 38 hour straight except for an hour nap).  Also doing outside consulting projects.  Also doing some rearrangement in our home for some business changes.  I don't even keep up with my facebook like I should.

Anyway, I ran 9:12 miles today in 7:20 pace overall.  The last two weeks I've average 50 miles... not bad with a bum rod leg.  It's getting better, but I still don't have any extra gears and it's not friendly in the cold weather.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.310.000.000.0011.31

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From Adam RW on Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 17:41:23 from 155.101.152.123

A day late, but Merry Christmas none the less! I hope it was a wonderful day for you.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
798.2970.062.000.00870.35
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