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Location:

Salt Lake City,UT,USA

Member Since:

Dec 29, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

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!

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Mon, Mar 22, 2010
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SW Day - ran 1 mile warmup, then ran the following reps at 6.5 mph (TM 1.5%):

1/4 mile, 1 mile, 1 mile, 1/4 mile, 1/4 mile.  Half distance recovery after each, except for the first 1/4 mile - that one I needed a full 1/4 mile recovery to psych myself up for continuing this workout!!  Glad I finished the workout as I felt tired even before I started running today and was really dreading the thought of running those mile repeats. Feel good now, though, and did some good stretching after running.  Darn, forgot to bring my water bottle to work, though! 

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Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 13:41:27 from 198.241.217.15

Great job getting the workout done in spite of the pre-run dread. I often experience pre-run dread, but feel better if I just make myself go do it.

From Tracy on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 14:09:52 from 67.175.121.130

I'm the same way--sometimes you need a good pep talk before a hard workout. Good job getting it done!

From CookieLegs on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 23:59:46 from 71.36.68.187

Thanks Tracy and Carolyn - you're both such awesome runners! I'll remember your encouraging words the next time I'm dreading a workout!

From Kelli on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 17:58:42 from 71.219.89.155

NICE JOB!!! It is so good to get those tough ones out of the way. Hope you found some water.

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