Run Maynard, Run!

WaHoo!!! What a GREAT Freeze your bum bum off NEW YEAR run!!! VERY COOL tradition! Now go easy on the chips and nachos while watching Bowl games!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

That's a crazy tradition! Happy New Year, Brad!

That sounds AWESOME!!!! I tried to get Ry to let me run home from the party we were at. He said "ABSOLUTELY NOT." In other words, I am WAY WAY WAY jealous!!!

Congrats on such a fun run (and speedy one).

Nice job, Bradley!!!

I don't know what I would do without my TM in the winter. I am such a wimp!!!

Nice job getting in the run! :)

Hey! I just finished another dreadmill run: 7 miles this time. Things went so much better tonight than they did last night. I like it when that happens!

VERY VERY VERY COOL!!!!

So, was this outside or on the treadmill?

The good thing about the treadmill is that it makes running outside such a joy!!! :)

Ah-hah!!! Just figured it out from your response to my response to your yesterday's post!!!

VERY VERY VERY nice, indeed!!! :)

SO GLAD you psyched yourself up all day long! So what did you say to yourself?

Keep up the habit! Or slack-patrol-smooth would come and hound you!!! :)

Promise? I need some hounding. I read the article in Runner's World about treadmill running.

Absolutely!!! :) :) :)

Have you tried the 1 min on 1 min off workout? You run hard for 1 min (5K race pace or faster) then jog 1 min. Do that 10-20 repeats.

Or the pyramid speekwork? Warm up at base pace, 1 min fast, 1 min base pace, 2 min fast, 1 min base pace, 3 min fast, 1 min. base pace, 4 min fast, 1 min base and so on.

HAVE FUN playing on the TM tomorrow!!!

Nice Brad I usually have to do my run first thing in the morning or it doesn't happen. Good for you to get it done!

Great job on the run. 7 miles at a faster pace right on.

I practically live on the treadmill. It's funny, because after reading all the comments about trying different programs, as I ran today, I noticed all the different program options on my treadmill. I hadn't noticed them before.

My TM has really lame programmed runs. The most miles were like 5 and fastest speed was 7mph. I can blame it on my hubby. He bought it 5 yrs ago from Costco when I was out of town. Well, we didn't know anything about TM nor running.

Create your own TM runs. Have you read the Feb RW issues? There's a whole article on TM running, The Upside of Running Inside. Page 68-69 has a few workouts you may want to try out.

It definitely takes a good imagination to be creative on the treadmill.

Yeah I liked the articles in RW too. But nothing beats running outside.

That's too funny!!! I think you exerted too much energy positioning the tm and setting up the entertainment. :D One question, did you end up finishing 50 First Dates? That movie is hillarious.

I hate to run on the treadmill it is so much harder than outside, even with a good move on.

Yes, that may be a good movie ... but it doesn't even touch Remember the Titans!!!

I don't mind the treadmill if there is something good to watch and I can find the right pace.

Are you running Painters?

Smooth: I think you're right. I won't make that mistake again. And yet you seemingly went and did hours and hours of housework and then ran 18 miles... I can't move a TV? No, I never did finish the movie.

Kathie: I try so hard when I'm on the treadmill to envision myself out on one of my outside runs and pretend I'm there. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Last night it didn't.

Teena: Somehow I think, with you, nothing will ever out do Remember the Titans (or anything with Denzel in it). I really don't mind the treadmill so much either, but I'll let just about anything derail my good intentions on it. I will be at Painters, barring some unforeseen catastrophe (knock on wood).

Sounds like the warm fuzzies helped. GOOD JOB!!!

My old big boxy TV (in front of the TM) picks up only a few channels. It's only good for DVDs and Wii. Hope you can get yours hook up to something!

My TM is set up next to the couch in front of the big screen. I don't think I could do it without the Dish.

Wait! Did the movie end right at mile 7.608? Why didn't you run 0.14 more to make it 7.75? It's driving me nuts! I'm OCD!!! Please watch the credits roll or something to round off the number, please oh please! :) :D

Nice job on the mill.

Smooth: I actually stopped running at 7.5 and walked the next .1--that's where the 7.6 comes from. The 7.5 was done in about 1:12:ish.

DoG: it's always a chore to get on the dreadmill, but I think I'm getting used to it.

Ready for Painters?? Can't wait to see you!

Nice TM run to start the week!

Oh man ... I don't know why I am laughing so hard!!! Glad you ran somewhere that didn't "Bite!!"

Can't wait to see you on Saturday!!!

YaHoo Baby!!!

Btw, nice run!!! Nice pace!!! :)

What?!!! You're back on the dreadmill?! :) It doesn't bite anymore? NICE attitude change!

To get the pace up:

1) Watch something speedy

2) Press the 10mph button

3) Pretend you're chasing Teena

Laughing so hard right now!!!

Nice job on the attitude, Bradley!! :)

Glad you are pleased! It was nice to meet you and pique your brain a little bit about trail running. I really need to bite the bullet and just get it over with, I am such a chicken. Hopefully you have given me the nudge I need.

Look forward to the full report, hope you had a great weekend.

WAY to exceed your expectation, Bradley!!! It was so fun to watch your "brightness" sped past me! :) Check out that strong finish!

I agree with your feeling about running some of these races...the great friends we're able to meet and greet!

Happy running 'till we meet again my dear friend!!!

What an awesome time! You didn't even have one of your splits in the 9's! Way to go! I enjoyed getting to know you too and thanks for sending me that link. Take care!

Dang I missed seeing you down there too. And you did really well too. Looks like your starting out the year right.

SO VERY COOL!!!! I love it when it all just lines up perfectly in a race and you enjoy every moment of it!

Have a good week.

YAHOO!!! You know that I just think you are incredible!!! A huge congrats on a great race!

(And I totally agree ... the best part of racing is hanging out with friends!)

Was the episode any good?

unusual distance. did u stop when you got bored or when the episode was over? How's the left leg doing?

10 seasons? That show went on forever.

OKAY, I was all excited and ready to sign up for the 25k on Antelope Island and then I saw the date. It is the same day as the Riverton Half which I have committed to help with--I am running a water stop. PLUS, my husband is running it so I will bring the kids to cheer him in at the end like he did for me last year. BUMMER.....on to another one I guess. That Sapper Joe one scares me, hmmmmmm.

Smooth: yes

Marc: it was the length of the episode and no more.

Kelli: I'm signing up for the Antelope Island 50K. I'd like to run Sapper Joe again, but it's the week before Squaw Peak and I don't want to over do it before that race. I don't think you need to worry about the mountain lions--there'll be too many people out and about.

I have a friend who did it last year and she said she would do it again with me. She is also doing the Antelope Island 50k.

Good luck to you! I wish I was not already committed, dang it.

Where are you???

I just logged a run for tonight.

NICE weekly TM run, Bradley! Hope they fix your TM. Sounds like a very sensitive milley to pick up a pulse when you're not holding her sensors! :)

Oh poor Dr. Romano!

Laughing!!! :)

Nice job getting in the miles.

Hey, at least you weren't pigging out and boozing while watching Super Bowl...well, were you? So on the account of the 45 min. run, you are forgiven! :)

New trail shoes only means one thing! Yipee! Happy Trails to you!!!! :D

No, there was no pigging out or boozing. I was rooting for the Saints but didn't watch a single minute of the game.

GOOD boy! :-)

NICE PRT runs! Another episode of ER?

Great job mister consistant. So have you signed up for the buffalo run already?? Looks like your opting for the 50k too.

Smooth: no ER out on the Trail--were I to try that I might end up needing the ER myself!

Mr. Consistent? That's the first 3 day streak I've had in, like, forever. Almost. Yes, I've signed up for the Buffalo Run 50k. If you're thinking about it, you've got to do it online by Sunday or have your mail-in entry postmarked by Saturday. Fun-fun!

Yes, Peace my friend!!! So I guess my "Run" reminder came a little too late!!! See, you don't need reminded!!! :)

Nice job!!!

I knew you'd watched another ER episode. Ok I will hug the ones I love!

So, do you perceive the effort harder or easier on the dreadmill? For me, somedays the dreadmill seems easier than the road. With that said I prefer running on the road any day over the TM.

Teena: yes, I need reminding and prodding and kicks in the pants, etc.--anything to get me running.

Smooth: the road feels so much easier to me, yet I know that the treadmill is so much gentler on the knees and such. I don't know. I'm pretty sure it's all in my head.

Hey, I like them apples!!! VERY AWESOME! :)

I wonder if there's someway you can rig your TM to simulate a trail, put some twigs, bushes, rocks, mud here and there. :D

You like apples???

Nice job!!! :)

Hey Bradley!

Nice job today. Tell me more about the calf sleeves.

I guess the biggest benefit of them, and the reason they are used in the medical field, would be increased blood circulation. I decided to try them to see if they'd reduce muscle fatigue and to stabilize the calf muscles, particularly on my long trail runs. I've read a bit from people who tout them more for their recovery benefits. Fingers crossed.

I got a pair of Zoot Active CompressRx sleeves.

Very cool! I'm interested to see how they work for you.

Yes I am interested in how they work for you too keep us up to date on your new running gear.

Cool. I was thinking about getting a pair of those too. Instead of the compression socks. I like the socks but the foot part. I have to wear another pair of socks just to stop all the slipping around.

VERY NICE 10K on the trail! Don't you just love today's weather!

Hey, where are you running on Sat.? I'm planning a group run on the Lehi JRP, you interested?

Yes, I'm interested. Give me the where and the when and just try and keep me away!

Goodie! OK, Here's the where:

On I-15 take the Lehi 1200W exit. It's the one after Lehi Main but before Thanksgiving Point. Go west (left) under the freeway onto State Road 89. Travel south on SR 89 for a mile or so to 1500 North (the Chevron gas station is on the right). Turn right onto 1500 N. to go west. The JRP acess is about two miles west, just before the bridge. Turn left (south side of the road) to a small parking area.

I just realize you live in AF. You can just drive north on State St. until you hit 1500 North in Lehi. Turn left at the light of that Chevron gas station. Go west 2 miles to the bridge, the meeting place is just off to the south side of the road before the bridge.

I'm not sure about the time yet. I think we can meet just before 8am and when everyone gets there, start running at 8am. The JRP has 5 miles on the north end, pass Thanksgiving Point Golf course ending just before the Veteran's Memorial Park. So a round trip back to the car makes 10 miles. The south portion is 4 miles to where it's closed off for bridge/road construction. So you can run south for a round trip of 8 making a total 18 miler. I will post more details on my blog later.

It will be fun to get as many people as possible so there will be someone to run with for whatever distance and pace as desired!

Sweet run!!!

Hopefully I will see you on Saturday! :)

VERY COOL!!!

See you tomorrow! You're still going to Lehi, right?

I hope there is no snow tomorrow I am a fan in December but by now it is getting old.

I love running in a light snowfall. Great run.

Teena: Yes, I'm planning on being in Lehi tomorrow morn.

Kathie: I'm thinking there may very well be snow. :)

Andy: Light snowfall with about an inch on the ground crunching underfoot = heaven.

There is something seriously wrong with us. Do normal people think this way?

I LOVE running in gentle snow fall, big flakes like today. Not the horizontal snow that jab you in the eyes or the microdermal abraision kind. For skiing, the snow has to be light and fluffy, no crusty or sticky kind. I'm a little picky with snow!

SOOO excited to see you tomorrow!

I feel like I didn't get to see you nearly enough! STINK!!! I thought you were going 18 and so I didn't even get to say bye. :( I thought for sure we were going to have time at the end to sip hot cocoa and chat. Hopefully another time.

(What are you running next Saturday? Smooth needs to run 22 miles. Maybe we should tag along! :))

You are one crazy boy running in shorts!!! I was so so so cold the first 5 miles or so.

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Ooops, hit enter too soon. What way I saying???

Anyway ... those first 5 uphill miles today were brutal!

Hope to see you soon! :)

SOOOO GOOD to see you this morning! Wish you could have stayed. THANK YOU for coming to run with us. The other person is LuzyLew.

Can't wait to read the full detail. You were too fast for me and when I didn't see you after the turn around at the top, I thought you ran on the road all the way to Camp Williams and beyond. GOOD running, Bradley!

NICE run Bradley!!! :) Glad you had fun! And you made it home in time for your daughter. I'm game for a 22 miler next week...although you and Teena would kick my trash!

SSF -- There is no such thing as kicking each other's trash during a 22 miler run. We just take it as it comes and enjoy the coversation!!! Where and when?

Hmmm, may be we should let Maynard plan this one, as long as it's not any mountain goat stuff! :) C'mon, Bradley where are your favorite routes? Let's hear it!

My favorite "mountain goat" stuff is all covered up in snow right now so you're out of luck there, and the best places I can think of are the Provo River Trail or the Jordan River Parkway.

My daughter, Addi, says my hair looks like Matthew Quigley's in Quigley Down Under--if I had a goatee.

Ry just reminded me that we are doing our 3 youngest birthday party for his side of the family that afternoon. So ... I probably can't do it anymore since I will need to run close to home OR start super super super early. :(

Good to see you again and I am glad we were a little entertaining for you! That is what happens when you run with two women who have known each other for 20+ years. Just be glad you did not have to hear us argue over who is faster (she is). I hope you had fun with your daughter, that is truly the most important thing, not the running!

Have a good week and good luck with whatever you decide to do next Saturday. I think I may do 10! And I believe Goblin Valley is what I have decided to do, that gives me time to figure this all out!

Great to meet you on Saturday. I was worried about those shorts when I saw them (I'm a chicken about the cold!). Glad it wasn't too bad after the wind died down. It's always a fun time when Smooth & Co. comes, they make sure we all have food....BTW, I'd say 41 marathons and hurrying back to read to your daughter on a Saturday Morning are pretty special (to the guys who says there's absolutely nothing special about him). Nice to meet you!

Is it my imagination, but have you picked up the pace lately?

Eh, maybe a bit. It hasn't necessarily been intentional though.

Did you find someone to paint? Such a NICE brother. :)

I vote for calling it the day, go to bed now and see how you feel in the morning.

The true runner within you is meant to run freely outside!

Do you always try to run at work? I'd say if you do run before work, then run the 2nd run as recovery depending on how hard your 1st run is. Just my 2 cents.

So what did you do? Sorry, but I am in bed by 9:30 so no advice from me after that!

Very sweet run. And a aveage 15 sec per mile increase is awesome.

NICE running form and a 15 sec/mile improvement is AWESOME!!!

I'll have to remember Unskinny Bop...sounds better than the Mob-tab for shorter strides! :)

Oh, glad you got in a mid-day run. Was it snowing or blowing? It was snowing horizontally up here on the bench.

Huans and Smooth: I was very surprised by the improvement--pleasantly surprised. It felt great!

Smooth: If Mo-Tab is the good side of the force, then Poison and Unskinny Bop are probably on the dark side. Just warning you ahead of time. A bunch of guys playing loud music and wearing makeup.

Thanks for the warning! :) They wear MORE than JUST makeup, right?

Yes.

Hope the knees are feeling fine. You run a lot faster on the trail than the TM. NICE pace!

Did you run on the weekend? Where? How was it?

I took the weekend off--for my knees and I had my daughter all weekend long again (very nice!).

I still struggle with the treadmill. 8 1/2minute miles on the treadmill feel a lot faster than they do on the trail/road.

Glad you spend a nice weekend with your daughter and resting the knees. We were thinking about you on our run.

It's strange how some runners feel it's harder (faster) on the TM while others feel it's easier. In the end, it's the road pace that counts...so yours are GREAT! Plus, you won't need to run on the TM now that the weather is getting better! Have a GREAT week!

Whenever you guys get together for a run like that on a Saturday, let me know--if I'm free, I'd love to join you. That run on the 20th was a blast!

This coming Sat. we're running the Lake to Lake Relay. We will PM you when we do another Sat run together. It'll be FUN!

That's right! Hope you have fun down there and do well. Go get 'em! Did Canyon end up joining your team? Did you go with Charlie's suggested team name?

Yes, Canyon is on our team! No! heavens, Charlie's suggested name is just TOO much! :D

We may go with Andy's Harems & Recruits! It's going to be a blast!

I bet that was a beautiful run. Good weather, too. I ran a race down in Provo today and it was perfect running weather.

NICE run, Brad!

My shoe laces are always too long!

Enjoy that chocolate milk!

I have heard that show is pretty funny. I tried to watch it once but only saw about 10 minutes. What do you think?

How are you?

It's pretty good, I suppose. I'm not a big Alec Baldwin fan--or a Tina Fey fan for that matter, but they're both pretty funny in this show.

Grrrr! Sorry you didn't get to run outside! May be tomorrow? :)

Sounds like a nice little run. Good job on yesterday's treadmill run. The most I have ever run on a treadmill was an 18 miler last year, preparing for SGM. As long as I can watch a good, action packed movie with little dialogue, then I'm good to go.

First off -- sweet run on the treadmill Monday night!!! I was laughing so hard reading your commentary. I hope that the migraine and sickness is completely gone!!!

Nice job on Tuesday's run as well!!! :)

"What fathers won't do for their daughters!" You're the most devoted father there ever is! Funny stuff you watched while running on the milley! GOOD JOB!

NICE little barefoot run. How's the migraine? Are you planning to do the Forumite run on Sat.?

DoG: eighteen miles on a treadmill just seems almost unbearable. Eighteen miles! That's like three hours! I don't know of any movie that could keep me going that long.

Teena: if only you could peek into what goes through my mind 99% of the time. It's scary! Migraine gone. Yay!

Smooth: that barefoot run proved to be a tough one--especially the day after--even though it was only 2.2 total miles. Both feet were tired and sore all day.

And yes, Smooth, I'll be running with the forumites on Saturday.

Sorry about the sore ankles and calves. Those are good kind or soreness though, right? Good idea to do the barefoot regimen AFTER the 50K.

See you tomorrow morning. I heard there's a trail closure or the PRP for road construction. Do you know anything about it?

Smooth: Yes, it's a good kind of sore. There's a closure about a mile and a half up the trail but there's an easy detour around it so it won't be a problem.

Wish I was in town this weekend to run the trail with all you guys. Maybe another week. Next weekend is the 50k right?? Good luck Brad.

Huans: you're not going to be there!? :o Yes, next Saturday is the 50K. :o

Brad, sorry I haven't checked out your blog in a while. I didn't realize you were trying the barefoot thing...sounds like you're having some of the same types of pain I'm having. Good idea to wait until after your 50K to give it a better ramp-up time.

Excellent run!!! Wish I could have made it down.

I was going to ask if your were planning to run the 50k next week.

Those doughnuts saved my life I am now trying to figure out how I can get some during Boston!

THANKS for the doughnuts, Bradley! Gave me turbo power! Hey, Kathie, can you pack some in your fuel belt for Boston?

Oh, do take it easy this next week! GOOD LUCK at Buffalo!

Nice Big Love run today, for you. :)

YOU ROCK!!!! Donuts sounds delicious right now!!! DANG!!! I missed you all!!!!

Good luck next Saturday!!!

Sounds like a great run with great company. Good luck on Saturday.

EXCELLENT!! I'm envious of your company.

I look forward to seeing you Friday pm if you're camping or if not, Saturday bright and early. Have you run the Buffalo run before? If so any pointers for me? Maybe I'll finally meet your friend who lives by me but never did join me for a run.

DoG: Wish you could have made it down too.

Kathie and Smooth: The donuts thing was really kind of something I thought up in the moments just before we hit that convenience store--I was hungry and they sounded good.

RP: Hadn't quite thought of it in that light--not sure if the ladies would consent to such an arrangement again if given the choice.

Teena: I rock? Nah... You rock! And those donuts were goooooooooood!

Kelli: Thanks--I'm gonna need it.

Andy: That it was. And again: thanks--I'm going to need it.

Fly: It was super company. I won't be out there Friday night but will be bright and early Saturday. Actually, dark and early... I ran it last year. I'll PM you on some details from my memory/SportTracks. It's fun!

Hey, if you do this race next year, I'll do it, too. I'd like to do a 50k that is close to home and that would be perfect since it's only a few miles from here to Antelope Drive.

By the way, are you going to do the Sapper Joe (any distance)?

Still recovering from Saturday's run?

Good luck tomorrow!

Thanks Andy. I'm just praying the weather gods favor us.

See you out there Fly and DoG!

Good luck tomorrow!!!! :)

And thanks to you as well, Gumpers!

Bradley! GOOD LUCK tomorrow! The weather should be good, may be some patches of mud...nothing you can't handle. I think Crockett started his run already. Can't wait to hear all about it! Remember to have FUN!

I forgot all about Crockett starting his 100 miles tonight. He is the man!

Anybody know if there's cell coverage out on Antelope Island?

Great job, Brad. Sounds like it is a great race.

Yikes, that buffalo encounter is too close for comfort!

CONGRATS on the HUGE PR and another ultra under your belt! Hope your back is feeling better!

Your race reports always make me laugh! I hope you know that I think you're AWESOME!

Great accomplishment. Way to go.

Hey, it was good to see you out there on the trails. You looked strong. Sorry we had to bail before you crossed the line.

Congrats, Brad on your PR.

Bummer about your Garmin -- I've had 3 Garmin 305s (I lost one, I broke one, and the latest one I've had for less than a year.). I've never had one long enough to have the battery start to go bad. If you've had it for less than a year, I would call their service department..they'll have you mail it to them, and they'll replace it or fix it for free. Otherwise, I'm sure there's a small fee. But, the Garmin tech support is awesome. Give them a call.

Being chased by a buffalo is probably as scary as being chased by a moose!! "Been there, done that, wet my pants to prove it ;)

MrsFIT--OK, I was nowhere near close to actually being chased by a buffalo so you've got me beat by a long ways. The scary thing about my "encounter" was that I was within about 15 feet of these two guys (buffalo)--running--when I should have been walking and giving them a really wide berth. Had one or both of them come after me I would have had absolutely no where to run to. I think I would have just passed out, soiled myself, and been tossed about like some rag doll... End of story.

Good luck with the ABS stuff, I HATE IT!!!

Way to be a nice dad for your daughter, too!

I ate doughnuts on my run today in your honor...it may not happen again I almost lost them 1.5 miles later going up a big hill and someone was cooking bacon...I hate that smell while I am running love it when I am not!

Oh Bradley ... you make me laugh!!! :)

Good to see you getting back out there.

Kathie...I tried to eat doughnuts before a run once and it wasn't good. Never again. lol

Glad you got in a quick run and such a NICE dad!

Kelli: My abs hate me. We have a hate/hate relationship. I'm gonna try to turn that around. Maybe.

Kathie: Yeah, the donuts have to be consumed under the right conditions and at the right time.

Teena: I was doing something earlier today that I thought for sure would make you laugh, but now I can't remember what it was.

DoG: It's good to get back into a rhythm or a fairly consistent running schedule. Races always mess that up with the tapering and the recovering. I think I'm going to give up the races and just run. On second thought, nah! I'll keep racing. Well, 'running' races. And you got to take in the donuts later during your run like you would a gu--something to pick you up.

Kelli and Smooth: If I'm not a nice dad to my baby girl, I won't have anyone to take care of me when I'm old and feeble.

Good thinking, I should be nicer to my kids!!

I did 30 minutes of abs today, so mine will really hate me tomorrow. Honestly, I figure, what is the point?? You can not see them, so why work them?

That's what I say to my kids all the time. "Remember I changed your diapers, fed you, clothed you, I expect the same when I'm old and feeble!"

Hey, did you ever get your Garmin fixed? I'm trying to debate what to do with mine. There's probably not enough time to get it fixed before Boston. Guess I'll have to buy a new one, dang! 205? 305? or 405?

Get the 310----it is super cool!

Glad you got out!

Did you ever remember what it was that I would think was so funny?

I'm dying to know! :)

Sorry Teena, I can't remember. :( How's the leg?

Hopefully we can all get outside soon and enjoy pounding the pavement....I don't know about running barefoot!?!

Nice...you are getting faster!

Barefoot outside? GOOD JOB!

Nice average time there, so what is your goal for Ogden?

NICE run around home! Chocolate milk is the best! Hope you figure out the shoes irritation!

Another nice run! Chocolate milk sounds pretty dang good right now

Maybe I should go have some chocolate milk right now ... it does sound good!

Nice job there, Bradley!!!!

Hey Bradley! Where/what are you running tomorrow, Sat.? Wanna join us at the Draper City Park 12500 S 1300 E at 7am to run the Porter Rockwell Parkway?

I'd love to! How far you going? Who is "us"?

Teena: yes--go get some chocolate milk. It'll do you good!

In fact everybody--Smooth, DoG, Teena, and myself--we should all go get some chocolate milk.

I'm doing 13. Us is: Kathie, Me, Slick, Rachel (RAD), LesliePetersen, may be Kelli, and whoever else those guys invite.

SO EXCITED for you to come! Hmm, may be I'll bring chocolate milk!

Chocolate milk is a perfect recovery drink!

Y'all have a fun run in the morning! Wish I had forumites around to run with.

Thanks Maynard! I'm always good for food :) I had a wonderful run with you this morning and decided you are one of the craziest runners I know (which means someday I'd like to have your ambition and drive!). Great job on the run, the trail is wonderful! We'll have to do it again soon.

Good Soup Maynard, Hey Man you are really looking good out there on the road, fast and skinny. I can hardly wait to see what you do with you cramed packed June running schedule....I can't believe your doing a 50 miler right after the UVM. Lets get somemore runs in together, maybe you can fool me into running a 50 miler someday....

We only left you in the dust because we were not recovering from a 50K!

I also have a lot of nervous energy going into Boston that I have to burn off.

It was fun running with you again I just wish you wouldn't talk so much and let Smooth and I get in a word every now and then :)

Oh how I missed you all this morning.

Glad you had such a great time!!! Can't wait to join you all. :)

Nice run!

I ditto Kathie! THANKS for running with us! I need to pick your brain next time!

Nice work and amazing pace! LOVE the Provo River Trail!!

You run so fast when the grannies aren't there to talk your ears off! :) NICE run!

Darn Asics. The socks w/ med. warning didn't help?

Glad you found a solution to the Asics.

The huge SR 92 construction project is putting a dent on my canal dirt trail too! STINK!

Thanks for the swapping insole idea..I never thought of that. Nice solid run..again!

Nice job on the run. Too bad about all the idiots.

LOVE the Provo river trail. Nice work on those miles and paces! I think the warm will go away for a day or two here quickly, unfortunately :(

It's getting TOO warm, TOO soon. I don't likey. Nice pace.

Nice run!!! I keep wishing we had a trail around here like the PRT....I always forget about the Ogden River Parkway. Maybe it slips my mind because I always struggle on that section during races.

NICE run on the PRT! Are you doing any 20 miler before Ogden? Can't wait to see you in 2 weeks 6 days! :)

Well Maynard, you have quite the schedule going on. Now your headed to Ogden in about three weeks...Hey you should be getting into a taper time aren't you??? Keep up the good work man!

Glad to hear the ankle is not a concern after today's run. Hope you get more beautiful PRT runs before needing to get up too early to run. Ditch the TM, much nicer outside! Have a GREAT week!

Smooth--the ankle is still of grave concern. More today than it was yesterday. Got it wrapped up tight tonight. I hope I haven't pulled or torn something! :(

STINK!!! :( Is it swollen? Did you twist it? Are you R.I.C.E.ing it? I hope it isn't anything serious!

I'm hoping it's just strained a bit. Haven't twisted it, just been doing my normal thing mostly. Started RICEing today but it was kinda hard at work--especially the "E" part. It just doesn't look good for me to have my leg propped up on my desk...

I'm sure it will be fine in couple of days. Strange that it just gets tight. Take carer, Bradley! :)

Love it when things start coming together.

Did you get something good to eat??? :)

mmm...chocolate milk! nice and cold..gonna go get me some now...oh, nice run too, and I hope the ankle isn't too bad (some pains just come and go for no apparent reason...I hope yours goes soon)

Sounds like a "run down memory lane". That adventure park is so fun. Glad you had some good runs this week. Is the ankle/lower calf behaving now?

Sounds like a nostalgic run. It's always fun to run down memory lane.

Smooth: today the calf is behaving itself. I think it'll be ok.

Marc: it's weird to imagine that in the spot where we camped, way back when, we spent the entire week and it felt like we were in a remote wilderness--and now there's probably a house there now...

Nice run Brad! So what is your goal time for Ogden?

3:20. What do I realistically expect? Maybe 3:50. If I could drop a 3:45 up there, I'd be grinning from ear to ear for a week!

Do a few laps around the neighborhood.

You are too funny!

So, you gonna run Goblin Valley?

I hate days like that...I have had a lot of them lately!

or in the c-c-c-c-cold! :)

Goblin Valley Ultra--still undecided, but I really want to. (That pretty much means that I will)

Nice job!!! No thanks on the cat. Dale and cats kinda clash....I'm alergic

I already have two cats! :)

NICE long run! Sorry to hear the calves hurt! I can empathize with that!

No cat for me, I am a dog person...not that I hate cats just love dogs more.

Sorry your calves hurt.

No way on the cat!!! BUT ... nice run there. I am sorry about your calves though.

How do they feel now a few days later???

Nice run!

NICE 10K on the PRT! Can't wait to see you in 6 days!

So what's your goal for Ogden then?

Can't wait to see you at Ogden!

DoG/Smooth: Thanks

Smooth/Kathie: I can't wait for Ogden either. Not too excited about the Motel 6 though... The price I pay for being cheap.

MrsFit: I've printed off a 3:45 wrist band from the forum. I'm hopeful things will work out. I always struggle the last 10 miles of Ogden--regardless.

Excellent paces. My computer at work won't show the picture. What kind of shoes are they?

DoG: give it another look. I may not have posted a good link. The socks (and the picture) are Injinji rainbow socks. The shoes are Saucony Hurricane 8's.

Brad..I still can't see the picture. I will see it on my home computation machine. I did, however, see the socks on the forum. Pretty spiffy!

So Maynard hows the taper going for Ogden? and Squaw Peak? and UVM? and Ragnar?

Maynard, those socks are DEFINITELY you!!

Me also likey the socks and the run!

Happy socks = happy run! :) :D

I see those socks and starting hearing Kermit the Frog singing "Rainbow Connection" in my head! :)

Where's the race report stud????

What an amazing wonderful man you are!! I really wish I would've recognized you when I saw Smooth near the finish! (Honestly, even after seeing you with Kathie I didn't recognize you until you said you'd cut off your curls!). Of course, I don't think I remember seeing anything, but Smooth hunched over moving slowly! The crowd was amazing with you guys - I could hear the cheering move down as you came in!

Sounds like you had a nice race to start off your 'crazy' season!! Keep up the hard work, I look forward to more GREAT reports!

Great report, as usual. Way to go sticking with her the entire way. Perhaps it was meant to be. Who knows what would've happened if you weren't there to hold her up. That's just plain awesome!

I tried hanging with her at UVM last year, but after a mile she caught up to John Bozung and then I lost them for good. Way too fast for me.

So you cut off your hair? My wife said it was just in a pony tail. I didn't even know that was you until Smooth set me straight later on.

Bradley ~ My true knight in shining armor who saved me from the death grip of charlie and pulled/carried me to the finish! I just can't thank you enough for the great friend you are! THANK YOU for staying with me running alongside and aiding me every step of the way. Hey, we were even in adjacent port-a-potty at mile 7, I think!

I owe you big time!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

BTW, I like your report so much better than mine. :)

I can't say enough times how great it is what you did.

What a day! Rough start with that TV going all night. I hate that about the pre-race hotel experience. I've had to call the manager to ask them to ask the people above me to simmer down after midnight. Nice race report...You are so sweet to have stayed with our Smoothie! I knew you were a nice guy the first time I met you. I'm glad you got one of those fast miles down that canyon, it sure lifts your spirits when you've run so far to know you can still go that fast. You are now a super-hero for carrying smooth to the finish. What a man!

A gentleman would have picked Smooth up and carried her the last few miles! :) My respect for you continues to grow, Bradley. Well done!

oops..I hope you don't mind being called Bradley.

Bradley -- You KNOW that I LOVE this race report!!! :)

Btw, any chance you will let me know what your middle name is? Now that everyone is calling you Bradley I need to kick it up a notch!!! :)

Ah yes, Moonlighting. Great show. I used to watch that every week.

Thanks everyone. You're all too kind. I have no doubt that every one of you would have done the same thing were you there (except maybe MarcE, who would have piggy-backed Smooth in).

Gump: K., but is it really necessary?

I'm sorry about the hair thing--it's caused a lot of confusion me being sans curls...

Great race report and race Maynard. We did lose you guys quick. Must of been when Kathie said. What 9 min pace??? We got to get past these guys. LOL Looked around a few times after the first mile and didnt see you guys. Well up into around mile 20 or so when you guys cruised by me. Love the report man and great race for you.

Hey Bradley!!! How's your right arm feeling? Hope my dead weight didn't cause any damage! ;) Seriously, I owe you big time!!!

I am in awe that you'll be running Squaw Peak in 17 days and then UVM the following week! You're a machine!!! BEST of LUCK!!! I know you will have fun!

Mark: it's all good. We both watched as you two got farther and farther ahead but I don't recall either of us were too worried about it.

Smooth: my right arm is doing great! My left arm, however, is in need of a workout...

You make me laugh!!!! :) :) May be you can borrow your grand baby and carry her in your left arm on your runs!!!! :) :)

Wow Mynard, talk about having a fun run, sounds like todays was just that with all the kids! Hows everything holding up, are you ready for The SP 50 miler on June 5th? You are the man!

Sounds like Corbin shouldn't have eaten that breakfast burrito.

Bradley!!! What a studly DAD!!! HOW FUN to run with your kids and grand baby! LOVE it that Corbin run in puke zone!!! Tell Addi that she's a studette for racing solo at the end!

You fun run puts a smile on my face!!! :) :) :) :)

Am glad you didn't hurt your arm dragging me to the finish!

Where/when/what are you running next Sat.?

Sounds like a fun Saturday morning with the family! I love the 'go ahead' and puking story :) All classics for dinner time chats in 10 years!

Nice job on the 'family man' miles today!

I agree with Smooth ... total STUD!!!!

Congrats on the fantastic day. The running barefoot in the grass sounds so so so good. I have never tried that. Sounds heavenly.

I hope it warms up soon so we can do more barefoot in the grass running...this snow is killing me!

Nice race with the family.

How was the trail? Muddy, rocky, steep climb? Glad you finally carried/took some fluid.

You will do GREAT on Saturday!!!

Did I hear your beautiful daughter is getting married the day before Squaw Peak? CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Let me know when & where, I'd love to come if I'm not going to TX.

The trail on this run wasn't muddy, but there was still a whole lot of snow on it. Rocky? Yes. Steep? Yes, some. The trip down was on some dirt, but mostly paved road.

Sounds like you got a little preview of what's coming up on Sat.

How does one prepare for the SNOW short of wearing snowshoes?

Nice miles for a Monday! It's nice to have a holiday to get a few extra in. However, is 12 miles considered a 'taper' for a 50 miler?!?

I hope the alien invasion subsides soon!

NICE 12 miler except for the hitchhiking alien!

Have a nice ccccc-cold bath! :)

Sorry about the alien! That stinks!!! But cool that you felt so good! :)

So how was the birth of the Alien? Was it a boy or a girl?

Good Luck Saturday I will be thinking of you as I run my little 5K!

Good luck Saturday. Just take it as a really long training run, with benefits...and pain, and suffering... oops, I'm not helping, am I? Well, good luck!

GOOD LUCK with everything today...BIG DAY!!! HAVE FUN and ENJOY this special occasion! BEST of LUCK at SP50 tomorrow! YOU ARE AMAZING!!! SIMPLY THE BEST!!! :):):):):):)

See you tonight!

Your daughter is gorgeous! That was a beautiful reception. The groom seems very nice and kind!

Hope you're running strong and finishing happy. I'll check back later! :)

Dang, man, that's too bad. However, you made the right call by dropping out. I would have done the same thing after an emotional wedding only hours before. In fact, I couldn't even have started the race after a wedding. Kudos to you for even attempting it.

Wow man. That is crazy bad luck. And a huge struggle. But hopefully on the up side. You might be able to get that toe back in order for UVM next weekend. Sorry to hear it wasn't the fun race your use too. Was really pulling for you. And yes wedding can really be draining. And alot of time on your feet when they should of been up and resting. Let alone the emotional toll.

Oh! Bradley! I am so sorry it was not the fun SP you had hoped for. You looked so happy at the wedding....but I know how emotionally and physically draining that can be. I truly admire you for attempting it and helping your friend. Darn that stinking rock!!! Hope no damage done and you recover nicely for UVM where you WILL have fun. Get some sleep tonight, my friend! See you next Sat.! :)

Wowza. I was keeping my eye out for you, but what a journey you had since yesterday. My kid getting married would do it to me too. Don't be hard on yourself. That's huge. I ran from aid station 10 to 9 and then all the way to the bottom and I am here to tell you I CAN NOT beleive you guys can take on that beast. I will never, ever get over the snow, the incline, the mud, the bushes, the rocks. 50 Squaw peak miles = 100 regular road miles. Good job trying to make the best of it, but hey, if you have to DNF, I think this was the race. I have new repsect--not only for ultra runners--for trail runners. HOpe you can recover yourself, get some rest and reflect on the amount of emotional energy you used up marrying off your kid. You are tough man!

WOW - I nearly fell off my chair when I read you left your car key 5.5 miles back!! YIKES...UGGHHH!! A ton of bad luck piled on high after a beautiful wedding that I'm with Smooth MUST'VE been a total drain.

I am SO impressed with the fact that someone would even ATTEMPT this race! You made the right decision on the DNF at 21, but I'm sure with different circumstances you wouldn't have had to do that. You are one tough cookie!! Rest well and enjoy UVM next week, lots of friends and fun. GREAT job on the race - seriously, like Luz says trail running is like double the miles!!

You, Bradley, are unbelievably studly. I am so sorry that SP didn't pan out the way you had planned, but dang you are tough. I would have layed down at mile 21 and cried. You, on the other hand cranked out 6.5 uphill miles knowing that would put you at 56.5. Seriously, you are beyond words tough. Take care of that toe.

Hey everybody--need to re-write part of my report cause there's some unwarranted amazement in some of your responses. As I left aid station #4 and began the long decent to aid station #5, I had only run about 1/4 of a mile before I realized I had forgotten the hand-held. I immediately turned around and got it, adding only 1/2 mile to my run. Sorry. My bad!

Sorry about the DNF, but way to stick it out that long. Sometimes things just don't come together.

Maynard, sorry about the DNF. They happen. I think I learn more about myself from a DNF than a good race. It can leave you with a great determination to succeed in the future either in running or other life pursuits. So just consider that. SP50 is a crazy tough race. Even the best runners have DNFed there.

Regardless ... you are still the toughest of the toughest. :)

I feel your pain. I was wanting to DNF just before Windy Pass but where's the way out? I was thinking seriously that the race director wouldn't foot the bill for Life Flight and/or search and rescue if I just laid down in the rocks until morning. It's hard to take a DNF I am sure. But there's something to be said with the measure of stress in your life and expecting a lot out of yourself in a 50 miler!! You did the right thing. Conditions later on just got even more intense. You deserve a break!!

I think everyone entering this race is AWESOME, whether they finish or not! And, it's hard to imagine even attempting this run after the energy draining wedding the night before and the lack of sleep. Good luck in your next race - hope things all fall into place for it.

Just checking in to see how you're doing.

I'm OK Smooth. Just busy. Helping newly married daughter finish moving in, replacing water pump on car, going to softball and baseball games, work, etc.

Thanks for all of your comments everybody. While I'm disappointed with the DNF (and I always will be--that's just my nature), my attitude about it has changed since Saturday afternoon when I was considering never running Squaw Peak again. I will be back, hopefully next year, ready and determined to run MY race. And I'll make it all the way around to Little Valley, Bozung Hill, Windy Pass, and the run down South Fork; and I'll be showing those hills a thing or two about old grandpa's! (or young grandpa's...)

Super studly grandpas!

Can't wait to see you on Sat. SSP (Super Studly Grandpa)!!! :)

You ready for UVM? At least you can chalk up last weeks race as a long run.

Bradley ~ I enjoyed so much the first 9 miles of our run together! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! You're amazing!!!

I think all those spores are to blame for your 4 potty stops! jk...you think? :)

Addie is so cute! She notices everything! Did you tell her I said she did an AWESOME job getting you all matchy matchy for the day?

Seriously, you're a manimal running so many huge races every week in June. Have FUN at Wasatch Back...and please please take July off!

Oh! CONGRATULATIONS on Marathon #43! You're AWESOME!!!

You are just too good. That old house sounds really cool.

Was good to see you and chat. Enjoy your respite.

Happy Father's Day!!! :)

How are you?

Thanks, Teena! I'm good! (Although I'm fearful I may have a stress fracture or some other stress related injury in my left lower leg...)

ugggg...bummer about the possible stress fracture. Maybe a little rest is in order??? Once again, as always, it was a pleasure to see you again. Congrats on #43.

Glad to hear you survived. Hope that leg is ok, especially after all the races you've been doing. How was the relay? I heard that are WAY to many teams and it was extremely congested.

DoG! I'm going to take some time off from running--a couple of weeks or more--to see if I can't get it back to good.

Yeah, it was pretty congested for us after 6:00 a.m. Saturday, but it didn't really get bad until we started going over Guardsman Pass from Midway to Park City. And even then it was bearable up to the finish line which is where I just about lost it. I swore then that I'd never do another RAGNAR as long as those conditions continued. I've since softened my stance a bit... :

You're a manimal! You ran those ultra legs FAST!!!!! Hope the leg is recovering by the minute!!! CONGRATZ for a monster month of racing!!!

Killer dude...how did I not know you were doing an ultra! Now you rock even more in my book!

I actually thought they did a much better job this year than they ever have with the congestion. Maybe I am HIGH!!!

Great job! Anyone who can do Wasatch Back as an ULTRA is truly amazing!

Enjoy your time off.

Bradley, seriously, you are such a STUD!!!

What's wrong with your leg?????

Smooth: the first and second legs I feel pretty good about. I just tanked the third, but the last 6 miles were a lot better than the first 4.

Kathie: I have no idea! I've been wearing my "I'm running RAGNAR on an ULTRA team" t-shirt for weeks now. Actually, I don't know that I've mentioned it--maybe once?

Kelli: I've softened my opinion of the finish a little bit since Saturday, but it was still pretty bad for us. After 30 hours of being stuck in a van with smelly people and a fair amount of running, I think I was fairly irritable and looking for something to lash out at.

Teena Marie: I am, aren't I. :) I'm thinking it's some kind of stress injury--maybe even a stress fracture. I'm taking 3 to 4 weeks off running to see a) if I can't get back to good, and b) if I can actually go that long without running.

Yes you are ... 110% STUD!!!

(and SMART ... stay true to your plan)

Bets are you won't make it 3 weeks without running...but I hope you do. Get well!

How's the leg feeling?

Eh... I don't know. I've been wrapping it occasionally and icing it here and there, but it's still bothersome even walking sometimes. I'm a bit anxious.

Or maybe I'm just anxious about my class reunion tonight.

How was the class reunion? Is your leg feeling even slightly better?

Sorry to hear about your leg injury. It's probably best to take some time off and let it heal before you start gearing up for ToU in Sept.

You know, this morning I was actually thinking that maybe I was feeling some improvement. Problem is I'm not really going to know for sure until I try running on it. 1.5 weeks in, 2.5 (or maybe 4.5) weeks to go.

Good luck! There's nothing like spandex to keep a person motivated to stay in shape :)

Good luck. I hope you don't have a stress fracture like Rhett.

Thirty minute easy ride went really well--no discomfort! Yay me!

Yeah, I certainly hope it's not anything even close to what Rhett's got. Yikes!

I thought the clips would help, if you are only using a down stroke it has got to feel weird!

So, how was the ride?

Don't forget the helmet! Hope the leg is healing well!

biking "kit" -- spent time in the UK? I hope the bike riding is enjoyable for you with no leg pain.

They make me nervous, too!!!

Be careful, cars win over bikes! How's the leg?

Yes how is the leg feeling?

Hang in there! Keep up the xtraining. Glad you had Addi to ride with, makes it more fun! Here's to healing fast and back to running soon!

Stay disciplined my studly friend! :)

How ya doing? Thinking about you!

How are you feeling?

Ehhh, I'm doing OK. I need to get ready for church though.

How was church??

Did you run, walk or drive to church? :)

Hope you're having a good week!

So how is the leg?

Well, I haven't done a lick of running since the Relay except for a little incidental here and there. Over the last week or so, I've really tried to not even do that. So--I have no idea how my leg is as it relates to running. Walking, it's fine--but for the most part, it always has been.

Haven't done squat for exercise in a long time. Was going to go out for a bike ride, but the Elder's Quorum President just called me up for something... Don't quite know what yet. Yikes!

I hear that, seems like they're ripping up PERFECTLY good roads because they have nothing better to do! Our tax dollars at work :(

Awesome mileage on the bike!!! Someday I'll get a road bike and do the same. I guess I could ride my ancient, ultra-heavy mountain bike up on the trails.

What?! You had parking attendance duty after a long hike! Such a stud!!!

It was a scorcher today! Stay cool, Bradley!

Stud!

Very cool.

Nice hike, so how is the leg feeling?

The leg is feeling great! So great that I want to start running NOW! But I'm going to hold off a bit still. I'm waiting til August to give it a go again--and then only slow and short for a while.

With the GR8 springs???? SWEEEEEET!!!

(Actually, I have no idea what I am talking about. I looked them up! :) )

Glad you got your new hiking pants as well ... a stud like you definitely deserves lightweight nylon!! :)

You are awesome!!! :) :) :)

LOVE getting running gear in the mail!

What colors are they? Does Maddie approve? :)

Can't wait to see the nylon-Capt'n-o-crush-gripper STUD you!

8.5 days! YAY!!!

You two are funny. I forgot to include that bit about the GR8 springs--such a key selling point! And of course Addi approves--she loves her daddy.

8.25 days! I think I see a bike ride in my immediate future though. And a hike on Monday.

How many more hours?

I think it's about 79 hours--give or take.

So what is your maiden voyage going to be....5K, 10K or a smart walk around the park? How are you doing???

Look out people, Brad's gonna be a runnin' soon :)

Nervous? Excited? Update please!

12 more hours? Yahoo!

I've just posted an update on my blog...

Keeping my fingers and toes crossed! I'll bet you'll do fantastic. So, did you have a stress fracture?

Long run of 55 min at the end of 7 weeks seems too conservative. You know your body best! Here's to a successful return to running. Take one day, one week at a time. Hopefully you'll come back stronger than ever! That seems to be the case with the wounded and injured on this blog! :)

No, I never got a clinical diagnosis for it being a stress-fracture, but I had all the signs. If I start to running and the pain comes back (knock on wood), I've committed to going in to have it assessed by a medical professional.

Rhett self-diagnosed a stress fracture which was confirmed by an expensive MRI. His doc was way too conservative on his rehab.

Be careful and don't overdo. The pain might be gone but the bone may not be fully healed. Wishing you the best!

So, how did the run go? I was thinking about you first thing this morning! Should I be doing a happy dance? :)

Ya, what Smooth said - how'd it go?

How long are you going to make us weight, Stud?

Glad to hear there was no pain or discomfort. has it really beenthat long already? Wow!

44 days, actually. In many ways, it's felt like an eternity; and in others, it's felt like just a few days.

So happy to see you are running again!

YAY!!!! Doing the happy dance for you!!! :)

Seriously, you've been extremely patient!!!

Stay cool and studely!!!

Yes!!!

Nice job, Stud!

(That's almost twice as long as you said you were going to run.)

:) :) :) :)

It's now Wed...how's our studely Bradley doing?

Super, Smooth. Thanks for asking. Going out to the track here in a bit for run #2!

That is GREAT new!!! :)

Have a happy weekend!!!!

"No leg Pain", Cool!!! Hey theres still time to sign up for Park City?

Thanks Smooth--I get to run an aid station for an ultra on Saturday!

Slick--Indeed, it is cool, but I'm not sure about there being time for PC. I'm not even sure there's gonna be time to train for TOU!

cool! Is it the Katcina Mosa? Say hello to Crockett who is pacing a friend for the last part. And take care of jun, a FRB, who is racing!

You are so nice to volunteer...have fun!

It is the Kat'cina Mosa. I'll keep an eye out for both of 'em.

You rock!!!!

Have fun tomorrow.

(Yay, for no leg pain!!!)

Hey man, thanks again for the support at Bath Tub. It totally changed my race.

OK, did I miss you at bathtub or was I just incoherant? Came in with Mark probably about 1.5 hours or more behind jun. There were four other runners there at the time so it was busy. I wasn't paying much attention to who the volunteers were.

Davy: I remember you and Mark coming through, buy you're right--it was kinda busy at that time and I didn't properly introduce myself.

So, you ran Crazy Curt's 1/2 before you paced Mark at Kat'cina? I don't know how you do it--you're amazing!

Doink. Doesn't sound good at all. I sure hope it is nothing for sure.

I really hope it is nothing too! Doink, is usually not a good sign though!

Newman!!! I hope it's ok.

Stinkin' *doink*!!!!

Oh please oh please oh please tell me it's nothing!

You were studely helping out at Bath Tub and saving jun's day! You are my HERO forever and always! :)

I was a bit worried last night. I could walk on it gingerly, but it just felt funny. Today I can walk fine with some "residual" soreness. I'm sure it's nothing as serious as an Achilles tear, but it may be a plantaris muscle/tendon issue. I read somewhere that about 7% of people don't even have a plantaris--that it is a vestigial remnant of a primitive flexor muscle of the toes. How weird is that?

Indeed, that is VERY weird!

Doink? What's a Doink?

So hows the Doink doing today?

Were in the 7th week before SGM, not a good time to be hearing Doink?

My advise for a Doink: Absorbine Jr., a massage with "The Stick", and "RICE". Just get it better so you'll be in top shape for SGM, not to mention TOU!!!!

Is *doink* a clinical term?

How are you feeling today???

Looks like you googled doink and got plantaris. :) I dunno! But I'm sure we don't need any vestigial remnant of a primitive flexor muscle. :)

The human body is so intricate, so complicated, so beautifully weird!

How's the calf/achilles feeling today?

That's good news!!!

Good news is really good news! Now be careful.

Glad to hear it loosened up and you were able to enjoy your run.

"Doink" now theres a word that could take over "BONK"....

Nice!!! :)

No more doinks!!!

YAY!!! No more knotty doinks!

Easy does it! Smart running on the track!

Teena and I were talking about the Timp hike! Dang those flashlights disturbing your peace! Did you see any meteors? Was the sunrise spectacular? How cool to see so many mountain goats.

No mention of any doinks....good sign!!!

Like Smooth said, we were just talking about that hike this morning!!!! Little did we know, you were there!!!!

Funny, I have heard of so many doing that as of late.

I'll need to put that on my *must-do* list! :)

Might be going up again early on the 28th if you're interested...

Awesome!!! So, did you backpack in and spend the night or drive up? I'm not familiar at all with that area. Someday I hope to make it up there.

DoG: yeah, we backpacked in the five miles from the trailhead to the lake Friday night and then went the 2 miles to the peak Saturday morning. Most folks that make the hike do it all in one fell swoop though. Good times!

Let me know if you do go back up! :)

Just stopping by to see how my studly- mountain-goat-Bradley-friend doing?!!! :)

This 'studly-mountain-goat' is feeling a bit apprehensive about the upcoming TOU and SGM.

"Karl Malone gotta do what Karl Malone gotta do." Do what is best for you.

Hey Bradley my friend! How are you feeling, besides apprehensive?

Any updates? How's the calf and achilles?

I am thinking about coming up to Logan and wait at the mouth of the canyon like I did last year and run someone to the finish. I sure hope you'll be there! Sure miss ya!

That'll get the juices flowing. Glad to hear no pain during the run. Any pain after the run?

NICE run Bradley!!!

What?!!! Looks like Andy needs to sign you up for AA too!

If it works for Teena, it must be good, right?

Hmmm, good thinking! I was wondering why she was so loopy on our moonlight marathon...she's been hitting the moonshine! She finally confessed at PC! TANG! she was so close to running drug-free too!

Bradley ~ Ya better stay away from that stuff. Mountain Dew is all ya get! :)

OK, OK, I'll be good. ;)

Dale--no pain post run either. My happy!

Very cool

Nothing worse than trying to run in shoes with stitching that rubs. I've been running in Asics Cumulus for a few years now and they don't seem as good as they used to be. I'm thinking about trying out some different shoes.

Stupid shoe!

NICE of you to donate blood! Did they give you OJ sans Vodka afterwards?

Who drinks OJ? So Maynard, whats up today? Did you survive the vampires?

I have so fallen off my game. No run Wednesday (blood day), Thursday, or Friday. TOU is gonna be ugly!

Bradley ~~~

Sorry that you are still a tad bitter about certain things. Maybe we all need a runner's luncheon to supplement the actual running! :)

What do you think?

*Glad your knee began to behave and you could get in a great run (minus the hazards, of course). :)

Running can be theuraputic! Luncheon definitely IS good for the soul...especially if I'm invited! :)

GLAD you didn't talk yourself out of the run and so happy the knee obeyed! :D

Did someone say luncheon?

Tell me when and where? Probably some place close to your work?

SSF ~ Can you make it down this way?

I am good any day!

So happy you had a good run! :) NICE miles and pace!!!!

Sept 18 will be cool and overcast!

Thanks for the public service announcement!

Oh man ... I can only imagine (yet I wish I could not)!!!!

So ... when and where is lunch?

Not a good image in my brain right now!

Nice!!!

How have you been?

I feel your pain! You will still be doing St. George either way though right?

So sorry to hear that! What can I do for ya?

Thanks Kathie and Smooth.

Kathie: Yes, I still plan on running St. George regardless.

Don't know quite what to do for myself, Smooth.

Somehow or another I've just got to get my head back in the game. So many inconsequential things lately seem to have just thrown me for a loop.

Right now I'm leaning towards running TOU as an 18 to 20 mile training run for St. George. I should be able to manage the last 6 to 8 miles, shouldn't I?

On the up-side, The Olive Garden is running their Never-Ending-Pasta-Bowl special!

That sounds like a good plan. You want me to come run the last part of TOU with you?

Olive Garden sounds delish...which one? when?

Ohhhh, now you're teasing me. AF Olive Garden, right now!

I thought you were running the last half with someone else? If you're gonna be there and won't mind carrying me across the finish line, I'd love to have your company!

Deal! I haven't committed to running w/ anyone yet. You're first on the list!!! :) I'll have Larry drop me off at the mouth of the canyon.

I'm gonna PM you on Olive Garden! :)

It's definitely difficult to get your head in the game with so many things, whatever they may be, messing with psyche.

With your marathoning experience, you should be able to pull through the last third of TOU. If Julie Ann can run a marathon with training close to nil, surely you can.

At least you got out. Hang in there.

Cool and cool.

Glad to see that month off did you a lot of good. Nice workout and good luck at Spanish Fork.

YAY!!! Can't wait to see you on Sat.! or may be sooner!

Can't wait to see you! :)

Bradley, what a stud muffin! LOVE your report! WAY to exceed your expectations! SO GLAD the knee behaved! WOW 6:44!!! It was soooooo fun hanging out w/ you! Thanks for the donettes! CONGRATZ on a GREAT race! This should give you confidence for TOU next Sat. See you soon! :).

I second your sentiment on the course. It is definitely not a PR course, but a nice honest tune up race for SGM.

You are so stinkin' awesome I can hardly stand it!!!

I always have so much fun hanging out with you!

That was the first thing Michelle said as you sprinted to the end: "Man, that boy follows instructions almost TOO WELL!!!!" You were FLYIN', brother!!!

Nice race!

Good knee!!!! :) :) :)

See ya Tuesday! :)

Yay me! That's the best part of your blog post! It was so nice to meet you. You are so compliant to our end of race harassment. You were so fun to hang out for the few minutes we talked, and my mom was inspired to see a nonelite body shape running a half marathon with such success. Good luck with TOU! (I want to read that you sprinted it in ;) ).

Nice race!

You ate donettes without me! If I had know there were donettes I would have joined the party.

How could you not run fast with coach Teena yelling at you?

How did I miss this report?

Well done. You don't appear to have lost any fitness after taking a month off. You really tore it up at the end.

Bradley ~ Are you ready for TOU? I will be watching for you at the mouth of the canyon! I am going up Sat morning. I'll have my cell phone w/ me. See you in about 37 hrs!

Ready for TOU, it looks like you are.

Hope you are settling down for some shut eye before your 26.2!!!! :)

Can't wait to hear all about it. :) :) :)

You are beyond awesome, Bradley!

I talked with Smooth after she ran you in. She was so happy with how well things went for you today.

You are the man!!!

And btw, I will argue in favor of your rugged good looks!! :)

Nice job! :)

WOW, quite the race! Glad you found some food, and really glad that you found Smooth! She is quite the little motivator!

REST UP for sure.

great race! rest well and best of luck at st. george.

I guess that's a nice way to pay the piper!

Teena and Kelli: Thanks! And you know as well as I do that Smooth is probably one of the top 7 people on the planet as far as coolness goes.

Allie: Thanks! I really appreciate that. It looks like you totally rocked TOU this year! Well done!

Jason: The stiffness and soreness I'm experiencing tonight and will tomorrow is truly the payment the Piper was looking for. A hearty congrats on your BQ and the huge PR!

Very inspiring that you kept going, despite the pain. Super Trooper!!! Glad you were finally able to meet up with Smoothie.

Nice race! It looks like you had a great day with your daughter and Smooth!

I'm with you that Smooth is one of the top 7 people in this world! One of the most amazing ladies to run with as well. You did a GREAT job on the race, and I hope that piper is paid so that you can rest and recover well and get ready for SGM.

Hey Bradley ~ I thought I commented on your AWESOME race; must've been on the forum...I'm loosing it!

Anyhow! GREAT JOB there! If you had pain those last few miles, you sure didn't show it. You are seriously one tough, strong and studly marathoner. Thank you so much for letting me tag along! And I'm sorry I had to high tail outta there. Can't wait to see you on Sat. Oh, and thanks for forwarding the TOU pix link. Yep, we looked good wearing matchy RED and SOOOOO FUN! :)

DoG: Super Trooper... Isn't that a somewhat awesome ABBA song? Yeah, I'm glad we finally met up too, but I was so afraid if she stuck with me she'd end up walking a lot and disappointed.

Kathie: it was a great day, aside from the migraine--but that was short lived.

RAD: Well, the piper has been paid, but I'm thinking I got off pretty easy--Sunday I was sore, but Monday was almost nothing!

Smooth: you can comment anywhere and as often as you like. In fact, the more the better!

It was fun to see you again this morning! Hope those legs recover well.

You, my studly friend, are as ace as they come!!! :)

Always LOVE seeing you. :)

Glad you had a fun time. Some day I'll venture down that way and run...for fun.

I am extremely glad that you didn't hit the snooze button and went back to bed! You made it so fun for me...sorry I yack your ears off! :). Can't wait to run w/ you and Kathie next week. Hmmm, we should get matching outfits, no?

Oh and THANKS for being my pack mule today...did miss the donettes though! :)

it was nice meeting you this morning. i am always tempted to hit the snooze button as well, but fun runs like this are not to be missed! best of luck to you next week!

What a way to get back after TOU. Nice job.

NICE recovery jog! I like to take short walks on Sun especially after sitting for 3 hrs at church. Did you go to church? (I'm sounding like a mother, I know! :D )

Brad...I noticed in one of your last race pictures that you had compression socks or sleeves. Have you noticed if they help at all? I've been using a pair of injinji compression socks for the past few weeks, but not sure if I notice any difference.

Smooth: Yeah--Sunday's are days where I tend to let my head get all clouded up with gunk--which seems completely backwards to me, but there it is. I go "out" to clear the head and yesterday just kinda evolved into that jog. Didn't realize I had run so much til I got home and plugged in my Garmin (I wanted to measure some distances on the JRP from the lake northwards).

Dale: My compression sleeves are Zoot sleeves--I paid way to much for them. I haven't noticed a difference so much WHILE I'm running; but when I wear them after a run, I do see some benefit--calves are less sore and tend to recover faster. I had no idea Injinji had compression socks--guess I'll have to check 'em out!

Brad, I got my socks from Zombierunner.com. Here is the direct link:

http://www.zombierunner.com/store/categories/clothing/compression_wear/socks_and_leg_sleeves/product2469.html

did you start at the lake? I have never made it to the lake. Always stopped at that soccer field park and turned back north. We need to run that Jrp again now that the trail is opened on the pioneer crossing and I know how to get around the 2100N construction.

Sundays are like that...reflective time...much needed rest to dejunk our minds, I figure!

Smooth: I started at the parking area about a mile from the lake--maybe half that from the soccer field/park.

Taper?!! Taper?!! We don' need no stinkin' taper!!!

That's right--we don't need no stinking taper!

Ditto Dale!!!! Can't wait to run with you this weekend!

Can't wait to see you in 2.5 days. I am counting on you and Kathie for a FUN FUN SG race! 3:55 here we come! :)

Yes, Kathie and Smooth, it will be a total blast with the three of us tearing it up!

Yo Maynard, Can't wait to follow you down the course to the finish line. Taper time is over and it's time to let the dogs loose........

Bradley ~ Are you gonna wear compression sleeves? I think I will wear mine...just worry about black attracting sun/heat!

Can't wait to see you sooooon!!!! :) :) :)

I'm going to wear my black compression socks. I'm worried about the sun getting them too hot, as well. Maybe the heat from the sun will keep my calves warmed up and loose.

I am, as of now, still undecided on the compression sleeves. Yes, the darker color will absorb more heat, but the trade off might be extra protection from sunburn--especially those of me who are infamous for our sunscreen forgetfulness.

Well that wasn't much of a race report!!!

What in the ...?

Come on, stud ... don't hold out on us.

Agreed.

I had to come back to edit that. Not the best race conditions----agreed!

What Teena said----AGREED!

Brad...I concur.

But a nice bus ride.

I've updated the report for those who were previously disappointed.

Thanks for the update. I chose not to comment on the first one, Kelli and Teena had the lashing for it covered :)

Sounds a lot like many race reports - that heat was killer! Given all the variables leading up to this race, I think you did a great job. I honestly can't even imagine trying to run TOU then SGM - THAT is crazy! :)

That's more like it!!!

I felt the same way last year after doing TOU. Pain early on and more pain later. Not sure I will ever do those two consecutively.