DOYOUTRI

Volleyball players this is for you.

2012-05-28T17:45:00.000-04:00

http://www.thejourneynews.com/

Mizuno is asking young volleyball players to submit video diaries, photographs and essays, showcasing their own personal journeys and elaborating on how competitive volleyball has affected their lives and made them better, stronger individuals.

Navy’s 26th Original Bay Bridge Run/Walk

2012-05-25T09:42:00.000-04:00

This was a cool run. 4 mile run over a bridge in San Diego. I finished 5th in AG 29 Overall in a time of 25:22. Here are some facts about this bridge. Bridge

Enjoy the Hoilday Weekend.

Broad Street 2012

2012-05-08T10:07:00.000-04:00

Well ran this race again after 2 years off. Here are my results. Michael Danko #1100 west chester, PA, USA Age: 33 Gender: M Distance 10M Clock Time 01:06:24 Chip Time 01:06:16 Overall Place 646 / 34011 Gender Place 568 / 14983 Division Place 117 / 2814 Pace 0:06:37. Split3Mile 00:20:19 Split5Mile 00:33:15 Split7Mile 00:46:24

Back

2012-02-17T16:30:00.000-05:00

Well it has been several months since I last posted so I decided that I would try post more often.

So what has been going on? Well I am back to running. Not really training for anything yet. Although I have decided to run broad street in May which should be fun since I have not run this race in over 2 years and it sold out in 5 hours this year wow. As for other races I have nothing scheduled as of yet but that may change.

I want to give a bog shout out to my buddy Greg who was 13th Overall in his first pro race in Panama this past weekend. If you get a chance check out his blog link on my page triby3. More posts to come enjoy the holiday weekend.

Good Luck to those in KONA

2011-10-05T16:30:00.000-04:00

Good luck to those racing at the Ironman World Championship this Saturday. Be sure to keep an eye on my buddy Greg Close. Greg is looking to put on a great show. Be sure to track him. Good Luck and be safe.

Hello

2011-09-23T09:58:00.002-04:00

Yes the Blog still does exist. I have not been posting much. I hope to get around to keeping people up to date on my recovery. Yes I am running but slowly getting back to 100%. Welcome fall and cooler weather.

Return of the Blog

2011-05-23T16:21:00.001-04:00

Yes my blog does still exist. I have not written much since my leg injury. I am still on the mend and hope to be 100% by July. As my running increases so will my blog post. Hope to run a 5k by end of June gotta start small.

Fresh Air Fund

2011-05-08T18:10:00.001-04:00

Check this out. For a good cause.

Guess who's back

2011-03-07T18:34:00.001-05:00

Well I am back to the gym and beginning to get back into a groove. No running yet just swimming and some weights. Just like the House of Pain song “guess who’s back” and LL cool j from Mama said knock you out. “Don’t call it a comeback” I want to thank all those who helped me during my time off my feet. Especially my wife and my mom for driving me around and also a big shout out to Optimum Physical Therapy in West Chester for getting me back on my feet. Check out their web page here and if you need rehab please give them a call. So I am going to take sometime and get back into shape and when I can run I will begin running. As for racing I have no plans going to take my time and get back into shape and race when I am ready. Sorry for the lack of posts but that was because nothing was happening and I was healing. I will keep everyone updated as I get better and back into shape. Enjoy the last few weeks of winter because I am ready for spring.

Fresh Air Fund and NYC Half.

2011-02-10T13:38:00.002-05:00

The Fresh Air Fund is still looking for runners to join our Fresh Air Fund-Racers team for the NYC Half-Marathon this coming March 20th. This is a great way to participate in NYC's premier road race while helping Fresh Air Fund children.

http://freshairmarathon.com/

We are also in need of host families for this Summer. Host families are volunteers who open their hearts and homes to a child from the city to give them a fresh air experience they never forget.

Check out their site. It is for a great cause.

Enjoy the week.

More on my recover this weekend.

Rehab has begun

2011-01-30T12:19:00.003-05:00

So the cast is off. My scars look good and now it is time to allow the foot to return back to normal. I am able to walk with my crutches and I can put some weight on the bad leg but not 100%. Each day it feels better and hope to be off the crutches in a couple weeks. Slowly getting there and will keep everyone updated. Enjoy your Sunday.

Louis Zamperini and Unbroken

2011-01-30T12:17:00.001-05:00

Well I finished this book and I must say it a great read. I am not going into much detail here because I do not want to spoil the book but it was a great book and I must say read it.

Positive Feedback

2011-01-26T11:28:00.002-05:00

Well my post on The Social Network got positive feedback so I have decided to focus more time to the blog in the future. As most of the my fans know I usually post everything on Facebook and I do a blog post once and awhile. Well I have decided to change that. I am going to being using this blog more to keep all my fans updated on my rehab and back to running again. I will still be on Facebook but not as much as I used to be so make sure you follow me here.

So what is the update on my leg?

I hope to get my cast off tomorrow and I will know more. Enjoy the snow.

The Social Network

2011-01-23T12:28:00.002-05:00

This movie I must say was done very well. It was neat to see how Facebook came to be. If you get a chance you should see it. It also expressed a good point that Facebook is making everyone too connected and that people seem to online all the time.

Most people who read this post will be reading it because I set it up to link through facebook and post in my notes. Most people do not know that this blog (www.doyoutri.net) was setup long before facebook became as big as it has become.

Facebook has allowed my blog to grow but it also has taken away since people do not go to blog directly rather they just read it on facebook.

Also the part of my blog was to keep people updated on what was going on in my racing and training so going forward I am going to begin using my blog more for updates and less on facebook. I feel that being too connected can have its downsides and as a result I want people to follow my blog rather then just reading it on facebook.

So as for an update on my injury. I hope to be out of this cast later this week and into a boot where I hope I can walk without crutches in a couple weeks. I cannot wait to drive again also. I am glad this winter has been so cold because I know that I would not be loving it.

enjoy your week.

Chillin with my cast

2011-01-18T11:44:00.002-05:00

Well cast is still doing well. Hope to get it off next week and into a boot. I will keep all my loyal fans posted on my recovery. I will be putting my cast on eBay for auction. I will post a link here once it is up. Enjoy the snow.

Cast

2011-01-12T13:09:00.001-05:00

Here is a picture of my nice blue cast. Getting better on the crutches and moving around with it. Hope to get it off the end of the month. Thanks for all the well wishes and support.

Injury

2011-01-05T16:16:00.002-05:00

So how did I break my leg?

Well I went for a run just like I normally do. It was snowing a bit but that has never stopped me from running. I run in all weather. So I was taking my normal route. As I was running I began to notice some water run off that had frozen. So I went around it I was on more ice that I could not see and that was it. I tried to stop to get off the ice and the next thing I knew my right leg was behind me I heard a snap and pop and I fell. I knew I was hurt and when I looked my right foot was 90 degrees to the right. So I reached down and turned it back straight so I could move. I knew I could not stand up and my ankle was full off blood and swollen so I began to drag myself onto someones lawn as I was crawling on this lawn and guy came out who happened to be an athletic trainer. At first he did not think I was hurt then I told him I needed help. He came over and checked me out. At the same time the other person home got the car and they both helped me into their car. They drove me home to grab my phone and keys and then continued to the ER. The ride took forever since there was all kinds of traffic and finally we got to the ER and it took only 25 min. I was in all kinds of pain. Once I was admitted they gave me meds for the pain and put my ankle back in place and then they told me I would have surgery in the morning. The surgery went well and now I am on the mend :)

now you know the story

Old Shoes

2011-01-05T16:13:00.002-05:00

Anyone know a good place to get rid of old running shoes? I know there are places online and such but most of them are away and would have to ship them. I would like to donate them and know that they would be used for a good cause. if you know of a shoe drive or you want them let me know.

2010 files

2011-01-03T15:30:00.001-05:00

All my 2010 files are updated. Race results, training log and total mileage. Feel free to take a look. Going to sometime before I start with the 2011 log. I have a blank copy if anyone needs one. Enjoy the brisk winter weather.

GoodBye 2010 Welcome 2011

2011-01-01T15:54:00.002-05:00

Well if you take a look at this blog and see the background you are probably wondering what that image is. Well it is my right leg. Yes i broke the fibula and had to get 7 screws and a plate in my leg. I am currently in a cast but I will be back running in no time just need to heal up.

So what happened. For all those who do not know what happened. I fell running and the next thing I knew my leg was broken. If you want to hear the full story drop me a line or leave a comment and I will explain more. I will be updating my blog with all my year end stuff and other odds and ends as I get better. Enjoy the new year.

Looking ahead to Boston 2011

2010-11-29T16:15:00.000-05:00

Well as the end of the year approaches I am beginning to look ahead to Boston. I have already made the decision that this will be my last Boston for the next couple of years. (this will be #4 in a row) Will it be my last marathon? NO. I have no plans after Boston. I may run another Marathon in 2011 or 2012 but I am not making any plans. I do plan on doing a couple tris and other races through the summer I am not making any set plans after Boston.

I have also decided to run this race as myself. I mean no sponsorships etc. I want to wear my own gear and just race. (I have some ideas already) I am not against any sponsorships but rather would just have my own racing gear on. I found it to be fun to be sponsored this year by Team Marathon but unless they ask me to come back I doubt I will race Boston for them. When you are sponsored (not paid) there is other work your have to do and while I enjoy it I rather not have all that responsibility this coming year. I want to stay healthy and enjoy Boston 2011.

More to come this week.

Looking Ahead

2010-11-29T16:00:00.000-05:00

Boston training will begin around the end of the year. I am going to approach this year a little different then in years past. I am going to modify my schedule a bit this year to include more swimming and lifting then in years past. Also I am going to modify my schedule to keep the miles in check. In past years I have run several high mileage weeks and I know this caused my back to flare up. Recovery is also important. I have to stress the importance of stretching and recovery. I even purchased a pair of recover socks to help in this process. I think this approach should keep me healthy through my training. I plan on keeping a base of 20-25 miles until the end of the year. I was sick for over 2 months so 8-12 weeks of rebuilding should give me a nice base to begin training for Boston.

Racing

2010-11-29T15:45:00.000-05:00

Well I did my first 5k since August and since I was sick. I ran 19:21 and was 10th overall and 1st in my AG. Not a bad run since I was not really training and it has only been about 7 weeks since I started feeling better.

What is next? Well I was thinking about doing Brian's run this Sunday in West Chester. I have run this race the past 3 years. They changed this race from a 10k to a 5 miler last year. This is a good race and a tough course but I think I am going to skip it this year. I think I am going to do a 5k the following week in Malvern. I am not 100% that I will do it but it is always nice to do a new race and since I have no really been training I do not want to attempt to race a 5 miler so I will stick with a 5k.

Where you at?

2010-11-29T15:30:00.001-05:00

Sorry for the long time since last post. Things have been a bit crazy. I am back running 3 times a week and I also swimming 3 times a week. Slowly getting back in shape. I will be putting together some more blog posts this week that will sum up what has been going on since last post. Enjoy the week.

Oct 2011 Total

2010-11-29T15:00:00.001-05:00

Running Total-64.33

Swimming Total-5.73

As you can see I am beginning to get my running back. Good mileage on the ground and also in the water.