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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Was supposed to wake up early....didn't happen. Wife has had some cramping and discomfort associated with this latest pregnancy so neither of us slept well. Yes, we're preggers, but didn't tell anyone and for good reason.....today she miscarried. Got off work to go to doctor's; off early to help with boys; she is very sad. Had to come back to work after hours.....so, as a result of today's events, running suffers! Oh well! I will be blessed for being a good daddy and husband right? :)

Comments
From marion on Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 05:37:39

oh Jared, I am SO sorry! Yes, you will be blessed for being a WONDERFUL Dad and Husband! I am SO, so sorry! :( What a sad thing for your sweet family.

From Kelli on Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 09:17:49

So sorry to hear about that. That really stinks. Everything takes a back seat to taking care of your wife right now.

From scooby on Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 11:00:47

Thanks Kelli and Marion for your condolences. I need to get out tonight, after young men's and after kids are in bed and after I make sure wifey is ok. Keep your fingers crossed for me.... just 4 miles, but man do I NEED it!!!

Oh, and Kelli, I forgot.....about the

"weight loss goal"..... so the other night, I finished off the package of Double Stuff oreos (there were only 6 or 7), but didn't want that chocolatey brown gunk in my teeth so I went back to the pantry and finished off the last 3 golden oreos. I have to admit, I felt pretty guilty "finishing" two packages of cookies, but, I managed to drop two pounds. I'm up and down by 2-3 lbs. on a daily basis so I guess I'm not doing too well with my goal. I'm 195 and would like to be 185-190. I don't even want to think about how much I weigh after having not run Sun, Mon, or yesterday......

From jona on Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 11:08:12

Hey Jared, I'm sorry to hear this news. Please let me know if there is anything I can do!

Hang in there friend! Blessings will come, running is secondary to these more important things!

From Kelli on Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 13:18:48

Way to finish off the oreos, now what treat will your kids eat??

Okay, once your life settles down and you get back to running, we will work on the weight loss. I have 5 pounds to go (until I change my mind and decide i wanted to lose more to begin with).

Good luck wit the run, but do take care of your family!

From marion on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 11:46:05

How is everything on the home front. I hope your wife is doing alright! I hope you are too :)

From jona on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 13:26:19

I spoke with Jared for a few minutes yesterday, they are doing well. His wife is recovering well. She is somewhat sad, and Jared is being a great hubby and helping all over the place.

They have had a trip planned for a some months that they are leaving for tonight, the Dr said that they have to do a lot of laying around, "take it very easy"! So, they will follow the Dr's orders!

From Kelli on Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 16:16:58

So, Scooby Dooby Doo, are you back from vacation? I hope it went well and that your wife is feeling somewhat better.

Still planning on St George?

From scooby on Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 11:38:38

Yes! I'm back! We went to the Dominican Republic for a week, (incentive trip that I won through work). It was an all-inclusive resort, so we literally did nothing but relax, lay on the beach or by the pool and sip pina coladas. The wifey is feeling TONS better and the trip couldn't have come at a better time for her and for us. I did bring my running shoes and managed to get out; I'll update the blog.....you'll see.... pretty funny. Still planning on St. George however, my training is NOT where I had hoped it would be at! Oh well! I got out last night and it felt great so hopefully all my wounds are healed and I can get in some good mileage before the big day! Thanks for your thoughts and kind words. Now, back to the beach...er, I mean, back to work......uggghhhhh! :(

From Kelli on Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 11:42:49

Oh, good. I am so glad you guys had fun and relaxed some!

You will have to make plans to meet the night before the marathon with the rest of the FRB. Wear your Scooby shirt or I will never find you!

Ready and waiting for your update!

From Kelli on Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 14:56:31

Hey, how is the asthma?

From Kelli on Mon, Oct 06, 2008 at 16:23:29

Hey, get your race report on here!!!! You earned it!

From Kelli on Wed, Oct 08, 2008 at 14:42:49

Oh, and another question. Did you have to run in your glasses? I bet they was awful in all of that rain!!!

From Kelli on Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 19:05:19

Have you been swallowed up into blogger oblivion???

From Kelli on Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 14:55:20

Oh my, you really have fallen off the face of the earth!!

From marion on Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 23:39:47

Scoob- you're now on the lose sheep list! Are you ok? How is your wife? How are you?

From Kelli on Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 16:40:42

STILL on the LOST SHEEP list. Hope all is well with you and your family!

From jona on Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 01:00:35

Hey guys, I forgot to let you know, I talked to Scooby the other day and He is doing good. He isn't running right now, he thinks he got a stress fracture in his foot during SG, so he is taking the winter off. Also, said something about spending time with the kids, wife ..... blah blah blah. "Priorities" Just kidding. He is doing well, I'm sure he has kept up on his cross dressing. :-)

From Kelli on Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 13:10:15

Jon you crack me up!!! Just glad all is well with him. I hope he ENJOYS the winter off. Tell him HI and way to go for getting on with his life while the rest of us BLOG away.

From Kelli on Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 10:57:46

Merry Christmas, Scooby, wherever you are!!

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