Scooby Doo.....Where are you?

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Location:

Orem,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jul 10, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

400M - 50.1, 800M - 1:55, 1500M - 4:07, Mile - 4:24, 5K - 16:59, 1/2 Marathon - 1:30, Marathon (STG) - 3:52.36

I ran competitively from Jr. High to Jr. College, but have taken a 10 year hiatus due to a couple of knee surgeries and laziness. I'm happy to be back running and hope to get back into pre-surgery form someday!

Short-Term Running Goals:

Comlete several 5k, 10k, and a couple of 1/2 marathons

Complete the St. George Marathon (done - 2008)

Have fun - as much as possible - and get healthier

Lose 10 - 15 lbs.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for the Boston Marathon

Run several marathons including the NY, Chicago, and a few others

Compete in the Wasatch Back

Compete in Hood to Coast

Maintain lifelong health and fitness

Personal:

Married with three little boys

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Mon, Aug 18, 2008

Total Distance

0.00

Nothing, nada, zilch, zero, zippo....... Cranky kids, moody wife (she's entitled due to the kids), had to visit with family friends while kids got crankier, didn't get to mow the lawn, dinner flopped, knees killing me, healing blisters, dead tired and suffering from allergies..... Decided to cut my losses and get the day over with so I went to bed early. Tomorrow is a new day! :)

Comments

From Kelli on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 11:49:12

WOW---bad day! I hear ya on the cranky kids. I seriously think there is something up with the moon---there are all cookoo right now!

Good luck with the blisters. I really think those are the pains I hate the most when it comes to running---I have ultra-sensitive toes. I think mine are gone for now (and one toe-nail, too).

Tell your wife to have a better day. When mom is happy, everyone is happy (provided everyone was already happy when mom got out of bed and things remained that smiley all day!)

Do you have a race soon? I can not remember.

From Lucia on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 11:59:37

Wowwww! Somebody had a case of the Monday's!!! I hope today's going better!

From Scooby on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 12:00:37

yes, today will be better! I always say......"happy wife - happy life!" I hope she has a good day with the boys.

I would like to run the Hobble Creek but would have to run as a bandit.... how do you feel about this? I wouldn't drink the drinks or eat their gu, I would mainly just want to go for the workout (I need to run 14 on Sat.) any thoughts.....

From Kelli on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 12:07:43

You can drink my water---I will share. I never drink much. There is plenty for you.

Someone else in our running group was discussing the same this morning. I have never run Hobblecreek, I know you could get away with it at the Provo half. Organization is key---or I hard smack with a bat to the head of the guy checking for bibs.

I just noticed ALL of your kids are boys. That makes for long, loud days!

From Kelli on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 12:12:32

Wait, I have a plan. Jon and I are sneaking in our IPods--his under his shirt and mine in my hat. We can sneak you in, too!!! What do you want---Jon's shirt or my hat? Those are the only options.

From Scooby on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 12:51:06

Kelli,

yeah, Provo half would have been easy to do.....big lack of organization!! so are iPods not allowed?? I would say Jon's shirt would be better, but I'm guessing your hat smells nicer! :) Are you saying I should go for it?

From Kelli on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 14:38:36

No iPods. Jon was kind enough to send me the race bible to prove it. I have heard rumors of this before, but I am sure it only matters if you are gonna win. What are they gonna do if they catch me at the end, take away my 400th place or my finishers shirt?? Well, I do want the shirt, but whatever.

Your kids are little. I bet your wife does go a little nuts! I worked when my kids were that little, so someone else went nuts for me----but I paid them to go nuts! Anyway, kindergarten is a big step--that will be fun.

My list is complete---maybe I will add some more running. Um....no.

From Kelli on Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 12:59:12

UH-OH!!! Scooby is slacking again!

From Lucia on Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 13:17:24

Yeah, what's up with that, Scooby? This is not the fastslackingblog, in case you didn't notice. :)

From Kelli on Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 13:31:54

Lucia---I always read too fast. I thought you sad the fastslackingBLOB! But, it was funny in my head, anyway!

From scooby on Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 16:30:45

WOW! You two are BRUTAL! :) I had a great Tues. and might've over done it a bit, cause yesterday was bad. I'll come back tonight though and should have an easy Friday before Hobble Creek Sat. morning. You both gonna be there?

(blob?.....ouch!.....I think I'll go drown my sorrows in large cup of milk and Oreos)

From Kelli on Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 18:54:49

I wasn't saying you were a BLOB---you have no picture posted so I couldn't do that!

But if you keep eating oreos...mmm, sounds good! I am currently eating Swedish Fish and a diet coke. But it is okay, cause I have a headache.

Speaking of BLOB, how is the weight coming? I have now lost 3 pounds since our initial conversation (and i did it eating ice cream and a few brownies!!)

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