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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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Surprised at how tired I was over the weekend, then it dawned on me that maybe it was a result of donating blood Friday afternoon. (first time donating in many years).  Did a quick google search and discovered that many athletes don't donate blood because it hampers their performance for a few weeks.  Others still donate, but make sure to only do it after a big race, when they are in a recovery zone.  Anyone have any experience with the effects of donating blood on their energy level and running performance?

I'm not a vegetarian, but my daughter is, and I just happened to eat vegetarian all weekend with her, and didn't even think about eating high iron food.  Hum, better 'beef up' my diet with some eggs, lentil/spinach soup, raisin bran, dried fruits, and perhaps canned sardines (oh, I bet my office won't like me if I bring in sardines for lunch!).  I might even consider eating some red meat :).

Hope to find time this evening to at log a few more miles. . .

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Comments
From Tracy on Mon, May 03, 2010 at 13:53:24 from 209.175.177.37

The only time I donated blood I passed out when I was almost done. They told me I probably shouldn't do it again.

Go eat some meat! Yay meat!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, May 03, 2010 at 13:55:39 from 24.8.167.243

I used to give blood all the time, but I haven't since I've been running a lot. I'm currently on the not-allowed list because I spent a day in Belize last summer.

I think you should have some red meat.

From Tracy on Mon, May 03, 2010 at 13:57:09 from 209.175.177.37

Ooooh. Belize. I loved it there! I'm not excessively well-traveled, but that was my favorite destination to date.

From Burt on Mon, May 03, 2010 at 13:57:44 from 206.19.214.144

Beef. It's what's for dinner.

Carolyn has mad cow disease.

Carolyn has mad cow disease.

:)

From Tracy on Mon, May 03, 2010 at 13:59:30 from 209.175.177.37

Is random repetition a sign of mad cow disease?

Then I think Burt has mad cow disease.

:)

I should be working.

From Burt on Mon, May 03, 2010 at 14:16:32 from 206.19.214.144

I did live in Spain for two years.

Get to work!

From CookieLegs on Mon, May 03, 2010 at 15:39:54 from 155.101.152.105

Thanks guys - I am so craving meat right now!! (PS: Carolyn - you are smart to hold off donating blood right now!)

From seeaprilrun on Tue, May 04, 2010 at 09:35:06 from 72.205.231.223

I read somewhere that your body re-generates all the blood lost in donation within 24 hours! I agree--eat some red meat! I don't know if I could ever be a vegetarian--I am a carnivore! Glad you brought up blood donation--it saves lives and I should go give some, it has been a while. I have never felt bad or gotten sick while donating blood-guess I'm lucky!

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