Deano's Blog

RE: Hey Ya'll did you eat well c'mon in...

Christine K. Donovan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:50:00 GMT

Hi Deano,

It was great to meet you briefly at Joe's Bar in Chicago. I've been hoping to meet you for a long time, so thanks for taking the time to say "Hi!". I hope you will get some answers to you're foot problem soon, so you can get back on track and run with Team McGraw in the future. I'm hoping to run a few 1/2 marathons in 2010 with the Team. I wish you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving Holiday.... Christine Donovan

RE: Call me Crazy...

Christine K. Donovan — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:21:57 GMT

Hey Deano,

You're brave... not crazy!

I've actually done this before while running, and the most steps I've ever taken is 20. It's definitely a strange feeling to close your eyes but it does give you a different perspective of what it's like not to see. I've even had to take 10 steps on the high beam in college with my eyes closed when I was on the gymnastics team. Of course, I had a partner, but it really was scary!

Yes, you do rely on your other senses like hearing & touch, and you definitley have to focus on

balance. But I understand about your curiosity to "close your eyes" when you're running. I've been there and done that!

Just be safe tho... now, I really sound like your Mother! HA!

Be well,

Christine

RE: Could this be the road to recovery???

Christine K. Donovan — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:04:45 GMT

Hi Deano!

Glad to hear that you will be running the 1/2 Marathon in Nashville and being a part of Team McGraw. I am looking forward to finally meeting you! It's going to be a great weekend day for Team McGraw!

Yes, it's been a super cold winter in my hometown of Geneva, IL which is 40 miles west of Chicago. I have been running on our new, indoor ruberized track at the Park District Center. It's really gentle on the feet and I think I'm going to be spoiled when I do start running outside. Last week the temp hit 64 degrees and I took to the trails along the river. Gosh... it was great to be outside and in nature! (My favorite thing about running!)

Glad those orthotics are working for you. (We'll have to "talk" orthotics when we meet!) I've worn mine for over 20 years and I really can't live with out them. Since I teach PE, I'm on my feet all day. They keep my back in alignment and they support my fallen arches in both feet.

Take care, and be well.

Ya Gotta Believe!

Christine

RE: Could this be the road to recovery???

Active Toby — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:45:04 GMT

Great to have you back, Deano! Keep those feet happy

RE: Happy New Year

Christine K. Donovan — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:24:01 GMT

Hi Deano,

Happy New Year to you and yours too! Yes, I remember staring at my computer clock on New Years Eve 1999, just hoping it would turn over to 2000! And of course it did and now it's 9 years later! Wow... time really does fly by!

I have been thinking about you and hoping things had improved with your toe. Sounds like they have some but time will tell. I look forward to finally meeting you in Nashville at the 1/2 Marathon. I missed seeing you last year as I finished the race right befored you left with your family.

It was such a great event last year for Team McGraw. I have this feeling that this years Team will be even bigger and stronger.

Ya Gotta Believe!

Christine

RE: Still Down But Definatly Not Out.

Tom Karpowich — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:26:17 GMT

Deano:

I know how positive you were when the doc told you that the ortho's would work (You even showed us your feet on your blog - TMI for me.) I will be rooting/hoping/praying you will be running NYC next November and even Nashville this April.

YGB - Tom

RE: Still Down But Definatly Not Out.

Christine K. Donovan — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:44:28 GMT

Hi Deano,

Sorry to hear that the orthotics didn't seem to help you when you went out for your first run. Maybe it's all a matter of an adjustment? Let's hope so.

In the meantime, keep the faith. And hope that your orthopedic specialist will be able to figure out the problem and come up with a solution.

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your family.

Ya Gotta Believe,

Christine

RE: A New Start

AleshaW — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:43:50 GMT

I'm so glad you don't have to have surgery! Wish I could have seen you this weekend at the Marathon! I think I've retired from traveling to see you guys - and I miss ya! Hope you are well and on the mend!

Alesha

RE: A New Start

Diane Bier — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:22:43 GMT

Hey Deano!

I'm glad you're going to be ok and NO SURGERY!!!!!!!!!!!!

We missed you this year in NYC. I hope to see you next year!

Hopefully, we'll see you on the road!

Diane

RE: A New Start

Christine K. Donovan — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:05:30 GMT

Hi Deano!

Glad to hear you've been fitted for your orthotic insoles, and that you learned more about what was causing your pain. I too, had fallen arches in both feet, and I was not runnning in the natural pronation form that is required in running. My orthotics also keep my body in alignment, and I no longer have lower back problems. I wear them everyday when I teach, walk, or run. I don't leave home without them!

I am a true believer that everything happens for a reason in time. Whatever it may be, helps us to learn and grow, so that we may benefit in the long run. (No pun intended!)

I know you will like wearing those orthotics, and they will help you to start a new chapter in your running.

Take care, and thanks for sharing.

Peace,

Christine