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Salt Lake City,UT,USA

Member Since:

Dec 29, 2009

Gender:

Female

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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, Apr 05, 2010
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3.253.006.25

SW today.  Warmed up a mile, then

6 reps: 1/4 mile @ 7 mph, with 1/8 mile recoveries

3 reps: 1/2 mile @ 6.5 mph, with 1/4 mile recoveries

Finished running ~ 5.5 mph

I felt good running today, but was short on time so I didn't do any stretching afterwards.  Hope I don't pay for that!!

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Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 14:58:43 from 198.241.174.15

I also struggle to get stretching done because I'm short on time. I guess I need to make it more of a priority.

Nice workout today. Was that on a TM our outside?

From CookieLegs on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 16:06:12 from 155.101.152.105

Hi Carolyn. This morning's run was on a TM. I don't have a great track near here for workouts. There is the soccer field track close by, but I'm a bit self conscious running there if a bunch of school kids are using it for PE/recess.

I try to stretch regularly after my runs now, although I never ever stretched when I was younger! It's my feeling (& hope!!) that stretching will help keep those nagging injuries at bay...

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 16:10:54 from 198.241.174.15

I try to do dynamic stretching before a run and static stretching after, particularly if it's a long or difficult run. I'm a little better about doing the dynamic stretching before. For example, I manage to do the dynamic stretching before the run, but was in a rush when I got home and missed the dynamic stretching afterwards. I did ice my foot a litle, though.

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 16:35:18 from 205.172.12.229

Nice SW! I am terrible about stretching--maybe 3 minutes or so after each run!

From Tracy on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 18:27:49 from 173.23.75.96

I always feel guilty about being a bad stretcher. It's hard to make it a priority when there's so much else to do!

Great intervals today!

From Kelli on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 at 21:14:24 from 71.219.92.128

The paces are crawling up there!! Was that the 2nd time with 7mph in there? YEAH, you are getting faster and faster!

I never have time to stretch. Wait, I do. i am just LAZY.

From CookieLegs on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 00:14:21 from 71.36.82.238

Yeah, I have to work on that speed - you gals have set the bar pretty darn high!! BTW, when you all get older, you'll appreciate the benefits of stretching!!

From Kelli on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 14:43:47 from 71.219.92.128

Like I said, I am LAZY!!! But, I do my Yoga class once a week and i stretch sometimes while watching TV at night. I need to be better at it, it is very important!

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