Also, for those of you who know my dad please keep him in your thoughts - he had quadruple bypass heart surgery last week. He was on a run with his school's cross-country team last Monday and passed out mid-run. They took him to he hospital and ran some tests and saw some clogged arteries that needed fixing. The doctor said because of his running his heart is very strong and there was no heart damage. And if his heart wasn't so strong it might have been worse than just passing out. He'll be back running stronger than ever in a few months. Be careful out there everyone. Here's a photo of me and my dad after the White River 50 in July:
We've been hit hard with snow the past couple weeks and expect to see more this week and the next. There's a paved trail in town that gets plowed for a mile stretch so that's where Sadie and I have been running.
I've canceled my trip to Texas next month to run the Bandera 100k. Too much is going on. I may keep my eyes open for the WSU 100k in April. But right now I'm just trying to get things on track and hopefully I'll be back in blogland regularly very soon.
Keep running!
Scott
Oh wow! So sorry to hear about your Dad. Scary. I will definitely be lifting him up starting tonight. Praying for a complete healing and restoration.
ReplyDeleteTell your dad that quad bypass is cheating! Now he's going to tear up those 50 milers feeling like a kid again.
ReplyDeleteHave a look at the left sidebar under blogger buddies and click on Herb. He is a heart attack survivor that ran Cascade Crest 100 last summer.
I wish your dad a speedy recovery. My father had his aortic valve replaced with a pig valve last January. It took a while for him to recover but he was 81 years old when he had the surgery. He is doing so well now it's unbelievable.
Seasons Greetings to you and yours!
Eric and Michelle
Umm that sidebar I referred you to is on my blog.
ReplyDeleteLong time no see. I hope what ever is going on will get all sorted out soon.
ReplyDeleteGood and bad news about your Dad. I'm really glad that he will be doing fine. That running is good medicine.
I hope you have a Happy Holiday!
Scott,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your Dad, but happy that his heart is strong. Hope life settles down soon, and we see you at the races! Merry Christmas!
Good for your Dad being in such great shape!! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMy prayers go out to your dad. We've missed you here in blogland, but we'll still be here when you're ready to return. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to YOU as you work to keep that delicate life balance. And prayers and well wishes to your strong dad as he recovers from surgery and gets back into his own running groove. I can only imagine how great running will be for him without clogged arteries!!
ReplyDeleteScott, I am sorry to hear about your dad. I will keep him and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe and warm holiday!
Hi Scott,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your and glad to learn that he's going to be ok. It sucks when our parents start experiencing pain and stuff.
I had every intentions of returning to blogging but it's been over a year now...so you're not doing too shabby by my standards. : ) I just been a silent reader since my last entry...until I heard about your dad. Take care, happy holidays! I'll see you out on the trails again.
PNWRunner aka Bella
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I hope his recovery goes well.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Alan. I know he'll pull thru it strong. Running is hard in winter, eh?
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to dad, I am sure that soon you will run again together shoulder to shoulder. Happy Christmas.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you!!! I will be thinking of your dad!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your dad. Glad he will make a full bigger-faster-stronger recovery! Hope things settle down. Miss your blog and look forward to your full-time return. Take care and stay warm in Pullman! (Watch out for B Street or avoid entirely). If you find a race in Portland, you and more importantly the dogs are always welcome.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about Dad. Hopefully he has a speedy recovery :-) Hang in there guys!
Hope you had a great holiday!
Thought you had gone MIA or hiding! It has been awhile. I am so sorry to hear that so many things are going for you. My thought and prayer goes to your Dad. It is a blessing that your Dad's heart is pretty strong. Before you know it, he will be back running in full force.
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime, have a Happy New Year.
It's been just over 2 weeks since surgery and the first check up with the cardiologist went well. I'm walking (relatively fast)up to 2 hours at a time. She said I will be free to run any crazy 100 mile mountain trail race as soon as I do a little rehab and "slowly" work up to it. So lets plan a Fall 50 miler and a 100 miler for 2010...
ReplyDeleteAnd many thanks to all your friends kind words and well wishes.
Dad
Hope your father is recovering well. I hear you got a lot of snow out that way so far this winter
ReplyDeleteI know about the "sorting out" stuff. Hope you are okay.
ReplyDeleteSounds like Dad is doing well. His comment is sweet.
Thinking of you...
Are you missing in action while running? Happy new year.
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