Going With The Flow

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Location:

Salt Lake City,UT,United States

Member Since:

May 08, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Unaided -
17:16 OktoberFAST 5K (10/11)
17:23 BAA 5K (4/12)
37:10 Memorial Day 10K (5/11)
1:17:03 Long Beach Half Marathon (10/11)
1:17:21 USA 1/2 Champs - Duluth (6/12)
2:49:01 Philadelphia Marathon (11/11)

Aided -
16:52 Fight For Air 5K (6/11)
17:08 Provo City 5K (5/12)
1:17:52 Top of Utah Half Marathon (8/11)
1:17:54 Utah Valley Half Marathon (6/11)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run consistently as I get back to 100% health. Stay patient!

Long-Term Running Goals:

Have fun training and racing.

Sub-17 5K
Sub-1:17 Half Marathon
Quality for the Olympic Trials in the marathon

Personal:

I am originally from Knoxville, TN and moved to SLC with Jake in 2010. I started racing in 2011 and had some great success before a major injury hit me in July 2012. I had athletic pubalgia surgery in May 2013...then again in Sept 2014 and am still trying to get back to my old self. Although running is my true passion, I love doing pretty much anything active outdoors - backcountry skiing, backpacking, biking, etc.

I've been running for the Saucony Team since 2011. I enjoy representing the brand and really do believe they make the best shoes :)

I work as a Quality Engineer for BD Medical in Sandy.

Favorite Blogs:

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Skinning Miles (1000ft ~ 2.5 Miles) Lifetime Miles:						912.35
Hiking Miles Lifetime Miles:						10.50

Mon, Oct 03, 2011

Total Distance

8.00

AM - 8 miles with Jake, Millcreek loop 7:40 pace. I can feel the taper working - my legs feel stronger and more rested already. I'm trying to get all the nervousness out today and tomorrow, and my stomach is in knots already this morning!

I thought this study was interesting - The effect of early vs. late bedtimes.

Saucony Kinvara 2 Miles: 8.00

Night Sleep Time: 8.50	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 8.50	Weight: 117.20

Comments

From ACorn on Mon, Oct 03, 2011 at 16:43:39 from 68.66.168.22

Interesting article. Thanks! I know that when I'm up late is when I'm prone to junk food binges.

From allie on Mon, Oct 03, 2011 at 17:45:43 from 161.38.218.168

good old ben franklin knew what he was talking about. early to bed, early to rise...

i'm glad the taper is helping you feel more rested and fresh. hang in there this week and just try to stay relaxed. i always feel like time moves so slowly the week of a big race. just keep busy! you are going to do great. remember: 17:16 5k! all of that summer training has come together.

From runningafterbabies on Mon, Oct 03, 2011 at 20:24:50 from 71.195.219.247

You are going to do so well this weekend. You are amazing. You can do it. Focus on the positive and let the nervous energy help you go even faster!

From Dan on Mon, Oct 03, 2011 at 23:44:46 from 24.209.83.20

Thanks for the link. It does not explore people like me who change almost daily what sleep pattern I am on. ha! I looking forward to your weekend race, looks like it's coming together for you.

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