Fox News guy

[SumoRunner]

Did you see the articles about this guy from the Fox Radio network? Aortic valve replacement, lost 120 lbs, training for NYC marathon. I sent him and email saying come on over and check us out. They're blogging his progress daily, see story below.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,304424,00.html

 

[Mary]

I caught a segment of Fox and Friends this morning and he was on talking about the race.
He mentioned that after replacement, the surgeon told him his mechanical valve was going to outlive him unless he made some life altering changes.
He has and looks and sounds great.
I hope he takes you up on the offer, Kodi.

 

[Karlynn]

I thought his wrap-up article was very touching.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,308017,00.html

 

[Karlynn]

The man can write. His blog is very entertaining. http://toddjamesstarnes.blogspot.com/

 

[Mary]

I thought his wrap-up article was very touching.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,308017,00.html

Indeed it was.
But I laughed when I read the following:

Make a list of things you?d like to do before you are dispatched to the hereafter. It may be something simple ? like taking a walk along a beach. Or it could be something crazy like dancing with your spouse in the middle of the produce aisle.

I think I'm going to work on the last one.
I have an idea it will be more difficult than skydiving, but I'm going to give it a try.

 

[Cooker]

Life after valve surgery......ain't it great!!! I don't think I will start running but my activity level is so much higher and I am in better health that ever before for many reasons
As the line from the Willie Nelson song goes "cornbread and ice tea took the place of pills and 90 proof" The miracle of re-evaluation

 

[SumoRunner]

Unlike the newly converted, I was a runner long before the VR and being able to continue was my triumph. It's pretty much the norm now, but it wasn't so 16 years ago. Not that I've ever done a marathon, I never had that urge, but the day to day casual training runs are what I enjoy.

Unfortunately, he ends his article with: "As I close this chapter of my life, ..." which might indicate he'll forsake this new fitness regimen now that he's made it to the top. That's a more common syndrome than most realize. I've seen it so many times. I did a marathon, I've done all there is to do, now I'm finished with it.

I hope not. I hope he'll continue now that he's seen how much it can do for him.

 

[tommy]

The story message of purpose and hope is very touching indeed. It brings back fond memories. PS.... I used 1912 Overture for the finish of a 10k!

 

[MikeHeim]

Unfortunately, he ends his article with: "As I close this chapter of my life, ..." which might indicate he'll forsake this new fitness regimen now that he's made it to the top. That's a more common syndrome than most realize. I've seen it so many times. I did a marathon, I've done all there is to do, now I'm finished with it.

I hope not. I hope he'll continue now that he's seen how much it can do for him.

I don't mean to hijack the thread but I think that attitude is extremely common for some runners (unfortunately, I think I am one). I ran pre-op marathons (and hope to in the future) basically as a way to get myself in shape. The marathon gave me something to train for, and my personal pride kept me working so that I would do well. As soon as the race was over, however, I couldn't bring myself to run at all for several weeks. During just about every marathon, I would think to myself, "this time I'm going to keep training and stay in shape so that I can do one of these every couple months." Inevitably, after the race I would be extremely sore for several days and not have the physical or mental drive to make myself go out and run even just a few miles. I usually didn't fall completely out of shape, but I would just change over to gym workouts, bike rides, rollerblading, etc. The people who never seem to burn out on running at all are the people I most admire.

 

[SumoRunner]

PS.... I used 1912 Overture for the finish of a 10k!

For me it was The Rascals, Good Golly Miss Molly, "Devil with the blue dress, blue dress, blue dress. Devil with the blue dress on. Hey, hey, hey..." My wife's favorite color, blue.

 

[Ross]

For me it was The Rascals, Good Golly Miss Molly, "Devil with the blue dress, blue dress, blue dress. Devil with the blue dress on. Hey, hey, hey..." My wife's favorite color, blue.

How about NO Dress!