Author: seanv2
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Our Preterm Baby Part Two: Labor
Its funny how things work out. With all the bumps we’ve hit bringing the baby home, labor and delivery were the smoothest parts of the road. E went into active labor at around 3 am on May 3rd. By 11:30 am she was pushing. By 12:33, our daughter was in the world. We were of…
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Our Preterm Baby Part One: PPROM
Introduction When my wife’s water broke at 29 and half weeks gestational age, I immediately started googling. “born 29.5 weeks” “preemie 30 weeks” “water broke 29 weeks” etc, etc, etc. I read stories of incredible women and families who dealt with very severe health issues, or almost no issues at all. I read message boards,…
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Programming Note: Hiatus
Taking a temporary hiatus from Milo while I deal with some family medical issues. I’ll be back, but probably not for a minute.
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The BQ(Q) – Rob Mason
Name Rob Mason Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 57 Height: 6’1” Weight (at the time of first BQ): 150 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Philadelphia Tell us a little about the race. Ran my first half in spring, won age group so trained for first marathon in…
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62 Day Challenge Day 10:…and, fail
Day 10 done, 52 days to go. Reflection: And at the ten day mark, fail. We were prepping a witness today from 11-3 and they ordered in lunch. Fuck it, chicken sandwich. A better man then me would have resisted, I’m sure. But the flesh is weak. Again tomorrow, I guess. Ran home from work…
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62 Day Challenge Day 9: Accumulated Fatigue
Day 9 done, 53 days to go. Reflection: Push-ups were tough today, took almost twice as long as usual, run was slow and I was sore from the get go. I think the accumulating fatigue is starting to get to me. Plan is, the body eventually gets used to the load. We’ll see. I’m really…
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The BQ(Q) – Gary Jakobcic
Name Gary Jakobcic Sex: Male Age (at the time of first BQ): 56 Height: 5′ 9″ Weight (at the time of first BQ): 160 lbs At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Detroit Marathon Tell us a little about the race. Cool/cold day mid 30s F BQ standard 3:40, 8:24min/mi, Goal 3:38 or…
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62 day challenge Day 8: Easy monday
Day 8 done, 54 days to go. Reflection: I’m starting to really like Monday nights. 3 miles, very easy, on the treadmill then push-ups, some light weight lifting, and some stretching. All very easy, all very enjoyable. Reminds me why I love the gym. Eating is going… ok. I find the fruit in the morning…
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62 Day Challenge Day 7: One Week Down!
Day 7 done, 58 days to go. Reflection: One week! Damn, what a day. Little dude refused to sleep last night so I missed my expected early morning long ride, meaning I had to squeeze a variety of exercise into nap time and after bedtime. It made for a late night of cycling, but its…
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The BQ(Q) – Heidi
Name Heidi Sex: Female Age (at the time of first BQ): 23 Height: 5’10 Weight (at the time of first BQ): 145 At which marathon did you get your first BQ? Columbus Marathon Tell us a little about the race. It was my second marathon ever, and the conditions were perfect- cool and sunny. The…
Milo and the Calf 