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Location:

Salt Lake City,UT,USA

Member Since:

Sep 25, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

All running accomplishments are Post Teenage Years:

17:06 5K--Murray 2014

16:58 5K (aided)--Running of the Leopards 2010

34:41--10K Deseret News 2018 (aided)

1:16--(aided) Hobble Creek Half 2009

2:43--St. George Marathon 2012

Short-Term Running Goals:

Sub 2:50 Ogden Marathon

Sub 17:00 at Draper 5K

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 2:40 Marathon

 

Personal:

Married to Elizabeth (she got me running in 2003). We have three boys, Lucas (12) , Sam (8) and Ollie (5).

Many years ago, I read that the AVERAGE male is capable of a 2:40 marathon.  I decided to test that theory.  I began running in 2003 with Top of Utah as my first marathon (4:24).  I need 3 more minutes.

"Life is short...running makes it seem longer."--Baron Hansen

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Tue, Feb 12, 2013
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Less incision pain today-yeah!  Received the epidural back injection bill.  Doctor submitted $975, but the insurance rate was $544.  That seems like a good price.  Also, Jordan Valley Hospital called and offered me a cash discount of 25% if I pay this week (lol).  Should be around $2,500 which I think is also a very good price for surgery and 23 hours of care.

The only medication I need now is hydrocodone/acetaminophen for pain and inflammation.  I try to take the minimum to get by which is 2 in the morning and 2 at night. 

Comments
From Craig on Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 13:20:30 from 97.126.222.225

So it looks like I will be a driver for Andrea & Alicia at the Lake to Lake Relay in 2 weeks. It won't be the same, but at least I'll still get in a few miles in some warmer weather. Nice to hear that the incision is the only thing bothering you now.

From MarkP on Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 14:15:01 from 75.169.1.228

Nice. I'll be one race short in the Runners Series, so I'll have to e-mail St. George to see if they will give me a waiver or make me enter the lottery.

From Neil on Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 10:07:51 from 164.165.24.5

$2500 sounds like a steal to me, especially if you continue your initial progress.

From MarkP on Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 13:15:33 from 75.169.1.228

I know--not much more than my MRI!

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