How Much Discomfort Can I Tolerate?!

May 15, 2024

Recent EntriesHomeJoin Fast Running Blog Community!PredictorHealthy RecipesWill's RacesFind BlogsMileage BoardTop Ten Excuses for Missing a RunTop Ten Training MistakesDiscussion ForumRace Reports Send A Private MessageWeek ViewMonth ViewYear View
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2007200820092010201120122013
15% off for Fast Running Blog members at St. George Running Center!

Location:

Eugene,OR,USA

Member Since:

Nov 09, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

  • 5k PR - 18:48 (7/04/08)
  • 8K PR - 33:46 (5/19/07, on trails)
  • 10k PR - I have not run a competitive 10K yet.
  • 12K PR - 50:10 (8/09/08)
  • 15K PR - 1:04:52 (3/22/08)
  • Marathon - Have run 1 trail marathon, (Grand Island) 3:55 (July 2007)
  • Ultra Marathons -
  • Farmdale 33.5 miles, 10/08 - 6:08
  • Riddle Run 28 Miles, 01/09 - 5:35 (run in 2-3 inches of snow)
  • Devil's Lake 50k, 07/09 - 6:22
  • Howl at the Moon 8 hour, 08/09 - 39.98 miles
  • North Country Trail Run 50 miles, 09/09 - 9:44
  • Farmdale 32 miles, 10/09 - 5:45
  • McNotAgain 30 Miles, 10/09 - 5:50
  • Red Rock Canyon Half, Las Vegas, 06/12 - 2:15


Short-Term Running Goals:

Keep running in the winter - 1st year in Eugene - fun!

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep on Keeping on..

Personal:

Moved to Eugene in Autumn, 2012 - Track city USA!

Click to donate
to Ukraine's Armed Forces
Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.000.000.000.0012.00

AM : Weather - 68 degrees, sunny, windy.

Another beautiful morning, ran 5 easy miles through the park and Busey Woods.

After Wednesday's interval session I caught a cold, lots of sneezing, but nothing else. I decided to work yesterday evening at the park district and skip work today so I would not give anyone my sickness. I already am starting to feel better, and it has not affected my running energy.

Will probably do another 5 miles in the late afternoon. There is supposed to be rain, it would be fun to do a wet run.

I recently learned of Team Hoyt : http://www.teamhoyt.com/

It is people like the Hoyt's which make me feel there is so much that can be done, no matter the circumstances.

PM : Weather - 79 degrees, sunny, windy.

The rain never came as predicted, so had a summer-like run in heat and humidity. I was planning to go 5 miles, but I felt so good in the warmth I just kept going. Running is becoming such a normal activity that it seems I should be doing it 2 or 3 times a day - what a great feeling!

#161

z.m. - #75

Comments
From Benn on Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 18:50:56

I remember first seeing Team Hoyt in 2005. Then they made a 10 minute video for I think Good Morning America on ABC. It made me cry, and Im' not ashamed to admit it. Since then, I try to follow them as much as possible. And i remember last year they couldnt run Boston because the son was sick. The dad gives so much for his son ... and he doesn't do it for personal glory. He does it all to see a smile on his son's face. That's the ultimate reward. It made me cry again seeing him starting at Boston this year. He is truly a phenomenal man, a loving and devoted husband, and a selfless father. To give everything and not expect anything in return - to sacrifice everything for something as simple as seeing his son smile. Oh boy, here come the flood gates again....

... Anyway, super training this week, Will. Keep it up man.

From will on Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 10:08:40

I love learning about people who overcome difficulties that most people do not have to confront. It reminds me not to complain, to use what I have, and do the best I can.

Good luck with training this week!

Add Your Comment.
  • Keep it family-safe. No vulgar or profane language. To discourage anonymous comments of cowardly nature, your IP address will be logged and posted next to your comment.
  • Do not respond to another person's comment out of context. If he made the original comment on another page/blog entry, go to that entry and respond there.
  • If all you want to do is contact the blogger and your comment is not connected with this entry and has no relevance to others, send a private message instead.
Only registered users with public blogs are allowed to post comments. Log in with your username and password or create an account and set up a blog.
Debt Reduction Calculator
Featured Announcements
Recent Comments: