Well I did it. I managed to not only beat last month's Las Vegas Marathon time by over half an hour, but I set a PR by over 7 minutes at the Rock n Roll Arizona marathon last Sunday. Yes, a PR: I actually ran faster than I did prior to my ACL tear and subsequent Reconstruction in July of 2009.
This was also my fourth marathon in 3 months. Yes, Marathon Maniac is back. All while training for my Ironman 2011events. Now I know Boston is within reach with a little more intensive speedwork. Due to Ironman triathlon training, I haven't had time for speedwork. Instead I have emphasized endurance cross-training. When I get serious about Boston Qualifying in 2012, look out...
As I reflect on everything related to my ACL tear, surgery, and rehab, I can't believe how far I have come. Last year I became an Ironman at Louisville. Now I set a new marathon PR. My fear when I tore my ACL was that I would never run fast again, that I would never realize my dream of becoming an Ironman, and that I would never ski again. Well I've now accomplished 2 out of 3. I now trust my knee completely, even though I don't trust my skiing ability. I will probably hit the bunny slopes next month. Wish me well.
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