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North Ogden,UT,U.S.

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May 23, 2010

Gender:

Male

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Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

5K- 14:58, 10K- 31:05, 1/2- 1:06:47 Marathon- 2:23:29

3rd- Park City Marathon 2008

3rd and 4th Ogden Marathon 2010; 12'

5th, 3rd, and 7th- Utah Valley Marathon 2011;14'; 16'

9th, 3rd,11th, 8th, 5th, 8th St. George Marathon 2010, 11',13',14',15'16'

2nd- Deseret News Marathon 2015

1st- SandHollow Marathon- 2016 (CR***)

Short-Term Running Goals:

2024 POTENTIAL RACES

Long-Term Running Goals:

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.

-Helen Keller

Personal:

Married to Nikki we have 4 children. Jaerdan, Korver, Grady and Lyla McKell

Head XC/Track Coach at Weber High

Graduated from Weber State with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Athletic Therapy.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	257.46

Sat, Nov 03, 2012

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.70	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.70

Man today hurt. 4.70 miles of pain. Walked the last mile, this I.T. Band thing is brutal. I am officially calling it for 2 weeks. Massages and stretching is going to be key. I had this injury before and it took me out for 2 months. So at least this time I have recognized the injury and won't try to push through the pain this time.

Avg pace 8:45 min/miles

Nike Pegasus 28+ Miles: 4.70

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Fritz on Sun, Nov 04, 2012 at 14:54:50 from 75.165.252.217

IT bands do suck. I injured mine in 2010 and couldn't really run for 5 months. At least you recognize it now and have the time to get it recovered. If you can stand it, I am guessing swimming wouldn't cause problems.

From JPark on Sun, Nov 04, 2012 at 15:10:38 from 174.52.34.169

Take a break and don't worry about it. You've got nothing to gain by suffering through.

From Jake K on Sun, Nov 04, 2012 at 15:35:37 from 67.177.11.154

Smart move Ben. I've felt bad for you the last couple days, seems like the ITB needs some rest.

From Ben VanBeekum on Sun, Nov 04, 2012 at 15:41:09 from 216.206.44.14

Man thanks guys for the love!

Fritz- ya swimming hasn't bugged it at all, so most likely I will spend most of my time in the water e next couple weeks.

Does anyone of you guys have any other ideas on getting this injury to heal quicker?

From RileyCook on Mon, Nov 05, 2012 at 11:05:40 from 132.3.57.68

Sorry man, that sucks. If you got to take some down time then that's what you gotta do. Better to miss a few days now than a few weeks down the line.

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