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- Miles:
- 7855 total / 1050 in 2013
- Goal:
New marathon PR at Akron 2013, and help others while building Team Predawn Runner along the way.
Greg Strosaker ran: Predawn son struck ye...
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- 7 miles
- 00:46 time
- 06:50 pace
- 863 calories
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Predawn son struck yet again this morning - up at 4:00 or so. For those who don't know, my eldest son (aka predawn son) is autistic, so sleep has always been a touch and go thing for him - and even this is nothing compared to what we used to go through. This time, I did get up to get my strength training in (Bia hips, Atlas core, Achilles - well, you get it).
When it came time for a much desired lunch run (stressful morning dealing with some travel scheduling complexities), there was lightning on the horizon. Radar showed that we might avoid the worst of it, so I went ahead out, but picked up the pace a bit in case things turned nasty, skipped a warm-up too (shame shame). God a good downpour for a bit but no lightning. Then when I was about .5 miles from the facility I saw there was a train going through, so I tacked on a side street and by the time I got back, the train was done. Just proves if you just take that first step, things usually work themselves out.
My son has Aspergers and sleeping has always been an issue too. Glad you got some miles in Greg - well done.
7 months ago • Like
Sweet run Greg. Glad it all worked out.
7 months ago • Like
Great job overcoming the obstacles of the morning/afternoon andn getting out for some miles. Nice run.
7 months ago • Like
Great job on the workouts and a fantastic lunch run!
7 months ago • Like
The first step is always the hardest (except when you roll your ankle or something halfway through). Nice run.
7 months ago • Like
Awesome motivation Greg!
7 months ago • Like
Getting out the door is really most of it Greg - I rarely struggle to do so, but once you're out there - it's all gravy. Nice job - sorry about P.D.S. - sounds like he was up and at 'em nice and early today. Landry was still in a toddler-coma this morning when I tried to get her up for school .... no bueno for her this morning.
7 months ago • Like • 3 people
I did not know about your son. I have an autistic nephew so I"m very aware of the challenges and rewards. He's a good sleeper, but has plenty of other challenges. Yet he's hilarious, so insightful, and can literally name all the presidents forward and backwards. It takes a special dad. Bravo.
7 months ago • Like • 1 person
Funny how things work themselves out sometimes.
7 months ago • Like
Autism and sleep, two words in the same sentence that any Autism parent can sympathise with. Awesome you still get it done Greg, I admire that above all else.
7 months ago • Like • 2 people
Great run Greg, and great job getting out.
7 months ago • Like
Great workout and run!
7 months ago • Like
Well said, everyone. Greg, you are an inspiration.
7 months ago • Like • 1 person
That's always a good reminder, Greg-- that first step is the most important one! Nicely done!
7 months ago • Like
Nice lunchtime miles! I imagine it must be tough to stay on top of a training schedule with such early morning hours. It takes a strong parent to tackle all of that and still find the time for themselves.
7 months ago
Real truth in that last sentence. Something we all need to remember when questioning whether or not to head out the door.
7 months ago • Like
wow, thats tough. kudos to you all who deal with that on a daily basis with your kids
7 months ago • Like
Awesome run, Greg!
7 months ago • Like
My son 21-year old son is Autistic too - but very mild. Have you ever checked into modifying his diet? I've heard that they've had some success with helping Autistic behavior issues by cutting dairy out of their diet (if your son is anything like mine - that will be a tough thing to do - but may be worth checking into...) Great miles today!!
7 months ago • Like
Nice and quick run today! What's next Greg?
7 months ago • Like
I so understand Greg ... smart work this pre-dawn and then good fortune and good run at lunch. Way to make good things happen in spite of the slight bumps in the road.
7 months ago • Like
Haulin today....glad things worked out in the end...amazing what you go through on a day by day basis...Impressive!
7 months ago • Like • 1 person
running conditions were less than perfect, but as usual, you were unstoppable. nicely done.
7 months ago • Like
Thanks all - @Carla Jo, no, we really haven't played with that, my wife is a pediatrician and generally pretty skeptical about the dietary approaches. I will say the only dairy he really consumes is ice cream and ranch dressing (not together - though he'd probably mix them if he could). @Fred, nothing specific planned, eye on the spring at this point, but not a marathon.
7 months ago • Like • 1 person
Great run this morning!
7 months ago • Like
Fantastic run Greg - you're so right!
7 months ago • Like
Great workout this morning and a speedy run at lunch! Nice job fitting it all in despite the challenges.
7 months ago • Like
Nice run Greg! :-) You're right...just need to take that first step on the workout...and let it happen.
7 months ago • Like
Way to get some miles in Greg. Hope the time on your feet relieved some work stress.
7 months ago • Like
My son has Aspergers as well, and while he's not as difficult sleep-wise as some other kids on the spectrum, his habits can be hard enough. I feel your pain. Nice looking miles after all of that.
7 months ago • Like
great attitude Greg, great great attitude
7 months ago • Like
Nicely done, Machine! Hope you and your son get more sleep soon!
7 months ago • Like
Glad everything worked out today, and way to stay optimistic.
7 months ago • Like
great run, and yep, things usually always do workout, but I also need to keep reminding myself of that :)
7 months ago • Like
When you make it a priority there's usually always a way to bring things together. Nice work making it happen.
7 months ago • Like
Great 7, I like the message at the end of your post. So true. Hope you get more rest tonight!!!
7 months ago • Like
The first step is always the hardest. Great run.
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