I was a much better runner in my 20's and 30's. When I was 52 I had a 28.5 5K and a 58.5 10K, and I would like to surpass those times.
Long-Term Running Goals:
Run a 1/2 marathon. I would actually love to run a full marathon, but am not sure if my body would break down with injuries training for one. Update fall 2010: still no 1/2 marathon, but I did run all the way up city creek and back home (14 miles) - absolutely gorgeous!!
Personal:
My name is Adele Kimbrough - I'm 58 and have been running (off and on) since I was 16. My body is not well designed for speed, and I'm a bit arthritic, but I'm having fun trying to figure out just how fast I can be. And this blog helps!
2011 Deseret News 10K Finish Line.
Dang - missed my goal by 4 seconds!
From Kelli on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 14:06:44 from 71.219.89.155
A frown with "JUST" 4 miles, and a happy face about HILLS!!!! You are a true runner!!!
From CookieLegs on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 22:15:26 from 71.32.232.151
Thanks Kelli - that's the nicest compliment someone can pay me!! :)
PS: It helps to be motivated by seeing what all the other hard workin' fast runners (like you!!) are doing!
From Kelli on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 22:23:44 from 71.219.89.155
It can be very motivating for sure!!! Many days it gets me out of bed.
From Nancy on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 23:45:00 from 76.27.19.206
When I was younger I used to think 4 miles was short but now it's getting longer. The older I get the harder it gets and the slower I am. Do you run every day? I used to but now I just cross-train.
From CookieLegs on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 at 13:51:30 from 155.101.152.105
Nancy - Hi. I try to run 4-5 times a week. I'm 55 and it seems to take me a lot longer to recover from hard runs than it used to! I really should use my off days to work on my upper body strength (situps, pushups, & curls); I'm pretty weak in that area, and a few minutes a day would surely help!
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