Remember When.....

Liam3494 · Mar 16, 2011

I used to be a runner? I can barely do it - The last few years, as I have grown older dis-gracefully, my running has gone backwards - And that's being polite. Well, I recently endured a bad case of gout, and as a new healthier diet is ensuing, and I need to get rid of the excess pounds that has been a sign of my decline - what better way than to re-connect with the running world, and my old stomping ground here at Kick! So, hello to old friends, and new friends alike. not sure if too many can remember my days as a runner, but I fondly remember meeting a lot of bright-eyed Kicksters back in Chicago in the last months of the old millenium. Those Kicksters porobably qualify as masters these days - I certainly do, so maybe there are a few around - if not - Well, lets hope I can make new friends in the process. <a href="http://irishrunaholic.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://irishrunaholic.blogspot.com/</a>

Hemerocallus · Mar 17, 2011

Liam.... Erin go bragh!!
 
Don't know if you've been lurking, but it's been sort of quiet here in Kickmasters land of late!
But those of us who are left are always glad to see new/old face in the mix.
 
Some of us are disgracefully old, but are steadfastly refusing to grow up!
Welcome back, friend.
Let us know how you're progressing.
 
Nancy

ksrunr · Mar 17, 2011

Hi Liam. I remember you. Welcome back to the running world.

tomwhite · Mar 17, 2011

...Hi liam//.........UpTheIrish!!!!!!!!
 
sure, we remember you.
 
meself,
has been RUNNING WITH TWO-CANES
for about a year now.
 
(arthritis
in both hips
after 42-years of Running)
 
but
Runnin' iz Runnin'
 
....don't quit, just Change Your Priorities......
 
 
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a LOT of Newbies thanks to you........if we can return the favor
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HappyFeat · Mar 17, 2011

Hey Liam - welcome! Good luck with your return to running.

Liam3494 · Mar 17, 2011

Good to see a few faces I recall (well, OK, names at least....)... Guess age catches up with us all eventually, but..... I still think I have one more decent Race in me (Or do we all think that?)
 
I'll try and get positive and back to being regular, as soon as my running gets beyond the 11 minute mark

... Hopefully soon....

HappyFeat · Mar 17, 2011

Hey! don't knock the 11 mpm pace, okay?<img alt="mad.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_7_130033182725947" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/mad.gif">
 
Look at it this way - we're all just lucky to be running in our decrepitude!

Liam3494 · Mar 17, 2011

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If i could spell that, I would likely to be happy .... Another thing that has started to lose it's shine as I age.... Spealling! - \Lol

hally · Mar 17, 2011

Hi Liam!
Good luck with your comeback.

Johnny · Mar 17, 2011

Hey...welcome back Liam....the name sounds familiar anyway. Good luck on your return to running.

Liam3494 · Mar 18, 2011

Thats what I loved about this place - It's been too long... managed another 2 Km's today, and will start posting on the running threads when I get into gear...... thanks guys (and gals)

Patrick · Mar 19, 2011

Hmm, myfive replies didn't take . . guess i should visit more often. NO, it seems work has fixed broken it so I can't reply.
 
Hi Liam,
 
We met at the Phila Marathon back in 2005, my first. I think you ran the 8K. jdmom was there and was first women master.
 
I also have had my issues with gout and this season has been the worst, I've had it 3 times since last December. Previously it was once a year either in December or January. My issue seems to be more genetic that dietary and I am now considering medications for prevention but will probably try the cherry extract remedy first.
 
I have still been running but not as regularly since last September between 5 and 20 miles per week at a much slower pace than previously so running is down and weight is up.
 
I wish you all the best with your new healtier diet and hope your return to running surprises you in a good way.
 
patrick

Liam3494 · Mar 19, 2011

Pat - I remember you well from Philly....
 
Yep, gout is that awful genetic/dietary problem. To the best of my knowledge mine isn't genetic, as I don't recall my father, (mother certainly didn't), suffering from it. I'm almost certain that my move to South America has been the root cause, given the propensity of red meat and red wine that has ensued. With beer reduced to a mere sample once a week, no red wine, and all the other re-balacing of my diet, I am hopeful. Sorry to hear you have been suffering too - 
 
I'm hoping I can get back running, slowly but surely - and get my weight down from the dizzy heights it has been in recent months. I'll follow your path to a Gout Free future too

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