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ChiefD said:
Fixed.
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Man I wish I had caught up on all the race reports.  Work has been crazy (Q4 for a sales guy), so I pop in and read a couple of things here and there, but just haven't been able to catch up.  I need to do so as I want to get inspired to get off my ### by all of the BMFery that's been going down in here.

 
SFBayDuck said:
Yes, I'm the Man, and I wish I had caught up on all the race reports.  Work has been crazy (Q4 for a sales guy), so I pop in and read a couple of things here and there, but just haven't been able to catch up.  I need to do so as I want to get inspired to get off my ### by all of the BMFery that's been going down in here.
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Fixed. 'Cause you are.

 
Any of you guys have any tips for dealing with Achilles tendinitis? 

I've never really been much of a runner.  But over the last year or so, I've been trying to get out 2-3 times a week and generally run between 5-7 miles per workout on average.  After the last few runs (generally late evening and into the next day) I've been having some pain in my Achilles and, more annoyingly, a crinkling feeling in my Achilles.  From what I've read, rest is most important but I really don't want to completely take off for an extended period.  Any advise would be appreciated.

 
Blick said:
Any of you guys have any tips for dealing with Achilles tendinitis? 

I've never really been much of a runner.  But over the last year or so, I've been trying to get out 2-3 times a week and generally run between 5-7 miles per workout on average.  After the last few runs (generally late evening and into the next day) I've been having some pain in my Achilles and, more annoyingly, a crinkling feeling in my Achilles.  From what I've read, rest is most important but I really don't want to completely take off for an extended period.  Any advise would be appreciated.
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This was one of my biggest issues when I re-started running last year. I really battled this for awhile - and still do to some degree. 

https://www.healthline.com/health/achilles-tendon-stretch

The heel drop is the one that I find to be the most beneficial.

 
Blick said:
Any of you guys have any tips for dealing with Achilles tendinitis? 

I've never really been much of a runner.  But over the last year or so, I've been trying to get out 2-3 times a week and generally run between 5-7 miles per workout on average.  After the last few runs (generally late evening and into the next day) I've been having some pain in my Achilles and, more annoyingly, a crinkling feeling in my Achilles.  From what I've read, rest is most important but I really don't want to completely take off for an extended period.  Any advise would be appreciated.
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Yes, many of us have had such problems.  I learned that my problems stemmed from tight calves.  There is one deep knot in particular that keeps coming back on the left side.  As long as I keep my calves rolled out, I’ve been mostly OK.

 
Juxtatarot said:
Holy ####.

I read that the frog stretch might be good for some of my injuries.  On a scale from 1 to 10, how close can you get to what she is doing here?  I’m currently at about a 2.
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Dang, that is a great stretch!  I could lower myself so the distant from taint to floor was about 8 inches (discounting my old man nut sack resting comfortably on the carpet, of course).  Based on another video that was off to the right, did some hammy stretching as well.  I’ll see if I can work this into the routines and keep at it.

 
tri-man 47 said:
Dang, that is a great stretch!  I could lower myself so the distant from taint to floor was about 8 inches (discounting my old man nut sack resting comfortably on the carpet, of course).  Based on another video that was off to the right, did some hammy stretching as well.  I’ll see if I can work this into the routines and keep at it.
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After you get your ballsack off the floor, can you post the template for the end of year reports?

 
Tenth annual year-end reports!  A separate template will be used for a ten-year perspective.  This is an open invitation to everyone who spends time here in the thread.  Add your report over the next week or two. It’s a great time to step back and review the 2019 year as well as look ahead to 2020.

2019 Year-end Report

Your goals coming into the year, and were they achieved?

New accomplishments or PRs in 2019:

Your proudest and/or best race (or moment within a race):

A race or training disappointment during 2019:

Total training volume during 2019:

Lesson(s) you’ve learned during the year:

Best and/or funny memories of other guys’ training or races in 2019:

Goal(s) for 2020:

 
tri-man 47 said:
After your last marathon report, I know you are sensitive to total word count for the next report.  But go ahead and up yours.
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Oh if you give Iggy a rule about report length, he won't break that rule.

He will just yell at other people for breaking your arbitrary rule ;)

 
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tri-man 47 said:
2019 Year-end Report

Goal(s) for 2019:

This one is a moving target. My original goal for the marathon was 3:59:59. Just break that magical 4 hour mark. But now I'm thinking more aggressive. I ran that 1:51 HM in the spring. Based on the Hanson book and his pace charts and the running program, that puts me somewhere in the 3:51 area. 

So I'm not sure yet. I'm thinking this:

A Goal: 3:50

B Goal: 3:55

C Goal: 3:59

Your goals coming into the year, and were they achieved?

See above for 2019. Looks like I thought pretty highly of myself going into that marathon training.  But yes, I was able to accomplish at least my C goal, which is still a pretty big deal for me. 

New accomplishments or PRs in 2019:

Marathon: 3:58:34 - this was about a 33 minute PR. Massive breakthrough for me. And a ghost I had been chasing since 2015. 

Half Marathon: 1:45:14 - previous best was 1:46:51. And only two weeks after my marathon PR.  :headbang:

Your proudest and/or best race (or moment within a race):

There are several of these, and I simply cannot pinpoint which one, because each moment is worthy enough for me to mention here so I have this to look back on years from now:

1. Miles 17-24 of the marathon. Here is what I wrote in the race report:

Whoever said Carmel was flat can suck my sack. This section tested my resolve. As soon as I turned the corner to head north, the wind was there. For 7 ####### miles. It also started to rain here, so that added to the discomfort. This was the point where in previous marathons my fitness and mental fortitude died. Not today.

Not once during this section did I want to stop and walk. Not once did I question whether I could finish this race. I just put my head down and thought about you guys. I thought about the #BMF mentality of all of you. I thought about this report - I didn't want to let you guys (and myself) down. I dug deep mentally here and finally crossed a threshold I didn't even know I had.

I thought about my wife - she was out there in this rain and sheeeity weather supporting me and screaming encouragement.  She  was there at mile 20 at the back end of this incline running alongside me - pulling me up that last stretch.

I have never been more proud of me, in my life. My life hasn't always been the greatest at times. My childhood left a lot of deep wounds that are still here to this day. Don't get me wrong - I am a lucky man and am grateful for the blessings I have. But it hasn't been easy.

But for one day, and one stretch of one day, I pulled myself out of something that has been around for years. To say I conquered some mental hurdles is an understatement. That stretch was a game changer for me mentally. In a lot of ways that don't include running as well. Damn, I'm tearing up just typing this....

Let's just say it was massive for me.

2. The half-marathon 2 weeks later. To run that race on tired legs and pull that off - that was just me using the knowledge I learned in point 1 above and saying to myself and you guys: I AM a Bad Mother ####er!! Hell Yeah!

A race or training disappointment during 2019:

The only thing I am a little disappointed about in the amount of running I've done since. I've been in pretty much maintenance mode, and minimal maintenance mode at that. Those mental barriers I crossed gave me a level of satisfaction and accomplishment. So much so I had a period there where my thought process was: "I am pretty satisfied here. If this is where my long distance running career ends, I'm cool with that."

And I was. But now, I have at least one more goal to try and hit, and then we will see what happens from there.

Total training volume during 2019:

1259 at the moment, but my year end I should be around 1350 or so. 

2018 volume was 1207.

Lesson(s) you’ve learned during the year:

1. I learned what really hurts and what doesn't in a marathon and how to push through that threshold.

2. The Hanson training plan worked really well for me. 

3. If you put in the work, you will get a positive payoff.

Best and/or funny memories of other guys’ training or races in 2019:

1. The trail relay in St. Louis. Everything about that race was memorable. So many stories there, but probably my favorite one was @JShare87 and his last run. He was not doing well that day from a mental standpoint. And the way he pulled himself up and ran the final leg was incredibly inspiring. He ran his ### off, and was able to persevere on a day where he was struggling. I have so much admiration for him in how he was able to do that.

2. @tri-man 47 and his commitment to the Marine Corp Marathon. He gave it the proper reverence from the moment he signed up through the moment he crossed that finish line.

3. @gianmarco and his amazing hospitality hosting a bunch of internet weirdos at his house for the relay. Just a great time that whole weekend.

4. @The Iguana and his marathon buildup. And really, his entire 2019. Just amazing what he was able to accomplish. Though I suspect the #beatgrue deal will stick in his crawl for years.  :lol:

I know there are others, but it was cool to meet so many of you guys this year. Awesome times.

Goal(s) for 2020:

I have the April half-marathon, so my goal there is a pretty aggressive 1:39:59. If I can pull that off, it sets up the next 18 - 24 months or so. So we shall see.
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ChiefD said:
1. Miles 17-24 of the marathon. Here is what I wrote in the race report:

Whoever said Carmel was flat can suck my sack. This section tested my resolve. As soon as I turned the corner to head north, the wind was there. For 7 ####### miles. It also started to rain here, so that added to the discomfort. This was the point where in previous marathons my fitness and mental fortitude died. Not today.

Not once during this section did I want to stop and walk. Not once did I question whether I could finish this race. I just put my head down and thought about you guys. I thought about the #BMF mentality of all of you. I thought about this report - I didn't want to let you guys (and myself) down. I dug deep mentally here and finally crossed a threshold I didn't even know I had.

I thought about my wife - she was out there in this rain and sheeeity weather supporting me and screaming encouragement.  She  was there at mile 20 at the back end of this incline running alongside me - pulling me up that last stretch.

I have never been more proud of me, in my life. My life hasn't always been the greatest at times. My childhood left a lot of deep wounds that are still here to this day. Don't get me wrong - I am a lucky man and am grateful for the blessings I have. But it hasn't been easy.

But for one day, and one stretch of one day, I pulled myself out of something that has been around for years. To say I conquered some mental hurdles is an understatement. That stretch was a game changer for me mentally. In a lot of ways that don't include running as well. Damn, I'm tearing up just typing this....

Let's just say it was massive for me.
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This is living the good life, reading this and some of your posts in other threads it seems like you had a great 2019. Congrats you deserve it.

 
Well, just got the long run done. 

That sucked. I don't know what I got myself into but I clearly didn't think this through. I'm sitting on my couch now because I don't really feel like moving. 

It certainly didn't help that I didn't realize none of the fountains in the park would be on with the cold temps. So not only did I run that completely fasted, I didn't drink anything either. That was stupid. Lesson learned, though.

Carry on with the awesome year end reports.

 
gianmarco said:
Well, just got the long run done. 

That sucked. I don't know what I got myself into but I clearly didn't think this through. I'm sitting on my couch now because I don't really feel like moving. 

It certainly didn't help that I didn't realize none of the fountains in the park would be on with the cold temps. So not only did I run that completely fasted, I didn't drink anything either. That was stupid. Lesson learned, though.

Carry on with the awesome year end reports.
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LOOK AT ME I'LL JUST POST A VAGUE THING ON HERE SO YOU ALL WILL RUSH TO STRAVA TO SEE THAT I RAN 15 MILES FASTED AT A 9:45 PACE WELL LA DI DA IS THAT ANY GOOD?

 
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