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I'm back to running (Read 95 times)

Mr MattM


    I'm going to try for the highly coveted 'Comeback runner of the year' award...

    be curious; not judgmental

    wcrunner2


    Are we there, yet?

      I may challenge you for that.

       

      2017 D3 50K - 7:46:24

      2018 D3 50K - 10:52:31

      2019 D3 50K - 7:25:43

       2024 Races:

            03/09 - Livingston Oval Ultra 6-Hour, 22.88 miles

            05/11 - D3 50K
            05/25 - What the Duck 12-Hour

            06/17 - 6 Days in the Dome 12-Hour.

       

       

           

      Mr MattM


        You win.    Though I doubt you were ever really out of running.  

         

        Nice 50k... and quite the schedule you've got coming up!  I'll just be happy to get back to 70mpw and get another marathon under my belt.

         

        I may challenge you for that.

         

        2017 D3 50K - 7:46:24

        2018 D3 50K - 10:52:31

        2019 D3 50K - 7:25:43

        be curious; not judgmental

        wcrunner2


        Are we there, yet?

          You win.    Though I doubt you were ever really out of running.  

           

          Nice 50k... and quite the schedule you've got coming up!  I'll just be happy to get back to 70mpw and get another marathon under my belt.

           

           

          To make a long story short, I fainted a few hours after the 2018 50K and when the EMTs checked me out, they found I had a-fib, which really played havoc with my training and was undoubtedly a big factor in the very slow time.  Treatment fixed everything and I've been building back ever since.

           2024 Races:

                03/09 - Livingston Oval Ultra 6-Hour, 22.88 miles

                05/11 - D3 50K
                05/25 - What the Duck 12-Hour

                06/17 - 6 Days in the Dome 12-Hour.

           

           

               

          Mr MattM


            I had no idea, WCR.  I've been out a long time.  Glad you are doing well and it was something treatable!

             

            I passed out after a 50k years ago in Fort Worth (El Scorcho)... was almost forced to the ER but escaped by barely passing a 'tilt test' in the ambulance.  Looks like you're doing quite well now... and loving the longer distances!

             

             

            To make a long story short, I fainted a few hours after the 2018 50K and when the EMTs checked me out, they found I had a-fib, which really played havoc with my training and was undoubtedly a big factor in the very slow time.  Treatment fixed everything and I've been building back ever since.

            be curious; not judgmental

            wcrunner2


            Are we there, yet?

              I had no idea, WCR.  I've been out a long time.  Glad you are doing well and it was something treatable!

               

              I passed out after a 50k years ago in Fort Worth (El Scorcho)... was almost forced to the ER but escaped by barely passing a 'tilt test' in the ambulance.  Looks like you're doing quite well now... and loving the longer distances!

               

               

              It wasn't an easy transition from middle distance to ultras, but the more I run them, the more I grow to enjoy them, especially the fixed time races where I don't have to worry about cutoff times. I'm often the oldest runner in the race now, so I count it a success when I'm not DFL.  Since ultras aren't as common as 5Ks, I use them as an excuse to travel all over the US and Canada.

               2024 Races:

                    03/09 - Livingston Oval Ultra 6-Hour, 22.88 miles

                    05/11 - D3 50K
                    05/25 - What the Duck 12-Hour

                    06/17 - 6 Days in the Dome 12-Hour.

               

               

                   


              Village people

                 

                To make a long story short, I fainted a few hours after the 2018 50K and when the EMTs checked me out, they found I had a-fib, which really played havoc with my training and was undoubtedly a big factor in the very slow time.  Treatment fixed everything and I've been building back ever since.

                Oh, wow! I am so glad that you are okay.

                Mikkey


                Mmmm Bop

                  Mr MattM has had more comebacks than Frank Sinatra. 🤓

                  5k - 17:53 (4/19)   10k - 37:53 (11/18)   Half - 1:23:18 (4/19)   Full - 2:50:43 (4/19)

                  Mr MattM


                    #Truth

                     

                    Mr MattM has had more comebacks than Frank Sinatra. 🤓

                    be curious; not judgmental

                    Mr MattM


                      I think that's awesome.

                       

                       

                      It wasn't an easy transition from middle distance to ultras, but the more I run them, the more I grow to enjoy them, especially the fixed time races where I don't have to worry about cutoff times. I'm often the oldest runner in the race now, so I count it a success when I'm not DFL.  Since ultras aren't as common as 5Ks, I use them as an excuse to travel all over the US and Canada.

                      be curious; not judgmental