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Location:

Wichita,KS,

Member Since:

Sep 14, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

marathon pr:  2:59:49.  Saint George 2011

Praire Spirit 50 mile winner 7:36:30 2013

I accidentally ran 100 miles in November 2013.  it was hard.  I threw up a lot.  decided to do a better job next time

I did it again on purpose October 2014--Heartland 100 winner and CR 17:38:37

Heartland 50 winner May 2014

Psycho Wyco 50k winner February 2012

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run enough to hold off the middle-age spread

 

 

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

 

Sub 3 hour marathon--SOMEDAY!  Done!

 

New long term goal:  ....run enough to feel kinda like I did when I was fit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal:

I was a single mom.  Two times over.  We all survived, despite the fact that I make atrocious decisions.  Then, I met a man I didn't deserve.  And he loves me so much.  And I love him. We lived in sin and bought a house for two years then hired a judge and officially got married(to our great delight and also the delight of our mothers), then a month later he was diagnosed with cancer.  Well we survived all that and he's 100% fine now.  But, we're really out of shape and really busy with kids and jobs and running just isn't my priority and there's so many other layers to all of it, but I'm running anyway.  This is my failure blog now.  Just to log that one run a week if I snag it.  
Somehow that matters and I want that run recorded.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Mizuno Waverider 12 Lifetime Miles: 333.61
Nike Air Pegasus Lifetime Miles: 507.20
Pink Pegs Lifetime Miles: 595.58
Pink Nike Avant Lifetime Miles: 624.04
Crappy Asics Lifetime Miles: 146.72
Adidas Adizero Mana Lifetime Miles: 113.32
Blue Avants Lifetime Miles: 653.33
Crocs Lifetime Miles: 18.08
Lunarfly Lifetime Miles: 468.47
Total Distance
2.00

Got up and went downtown to watch the USA half marathon championships.  It was very exciting!  I got some great pictures and video of my favorite runners and felt inspired to run well and give it everything I have tomorrow!  I caught Nan briefly afterward(GO NAN!) and she was sweet enough to pose for a picture with me and wish me luck.  It was a good thing my friend Amy was with me to give me a push because I got shy and on my own probably wouldn't have talked to anyone.  Afterwards I ran for about 20 minutes in the park across the street.  Looking forward to meeting Joe and Danielle this evening!

Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Tracy on Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 17:08:17 from 173.23.75.96

Good luck! I'll be praying for you guys!

From Bonnie on Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 17:11:01 from 150.135.114.230

Rest well! Tell Joe and Danielle hello from the blog and good luck to all of you tomorrow!

From JulieC on Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 17:16:47 from 70.56.110.10

So excited for you!! its great to get that adrenaline pumping watching others race!! have a great preRACE evening!! I will write you when I get back from work tomorrow!! Glad I am getting updates. : DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDdddd

From Burt on Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 14:39:12 from 72.223.90.79

You were almost too shy to talk to Nan? Try putting a Nacho Libre mask on when you meet her. That's what I do.

From Nan on Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 01:21:52 from 98.245.117.176

April!!! Thanks SO much for coming up to find me afterwards. It was great meeting you even if it was brief. Sorry I wasn't good for much conversation (I'll blame post race dead head/thrashed body symptoms.) Saturday was pretty whirlwind-ish. Congrats on your Great finish today!!!

From Nan on Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 01:22:57 from 98.245.117.176

No Burt, I was not smoking pot during the race. What I meant by "dead head" was that I was mentally EXHAUSTED.

From Burt on Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 01:27:20 from 72.223.90.79

I didn't even think that!

From Burt on Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 01:28:58 from 72.223.90.79

Actually what I've been thinking all weekend is did Nan change her cell phone number, because she never responds my texts anymore. I only send about 10 a week. That's not too excessive, is it?

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 09:18:21 from 68.103.248.137

Burt--you can text me...867-5309

Nan--You were a busy gal that morning--what a HUGE day for you--you were kind to give me a few minutes of your time that you really didn't have to spare! Keep it up supermom!

From Burt on Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 09:55:47 from 206.19.214.144

That's the number I entered into my personal information for the blog :)

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