THOU SHALT BE A COMEBACK

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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

Mon, Jun 22, 2009

Total Distance

12.88

8:29 average pace. Kept the pace conversational but did not force myself to go slower because I did not want to stay in the heat longer than necessary. Will run slower the rest of the week when I am not going as far. Felt fine other than the stifling heat and humidity. My husband brought me gatorade and checked on me every 30 minutes. We are under a "heat advisory" today and no end in sight all week and probably longer--it's supposed to hit 105 today. No races on the horizon. I either work or have clinicals most Saturdays throughout July so probably no races until August. The next 5 or 6 weeks I would like to get adjusted to 60 miles a week, and every other week or so try on a long run for size. I also want to be consistent about doing some core workouts 3x/week. Got some shoes with my prize money--I should be okay with shoes now for at least the next 3 months--nice to get shoes without dipping into the family budget! Great shoes--really light and flexible--had no problems running in them today.

Mizuno Waverider 12 Miles: 12.88

Weight: 108.00

Comments

From Eric Day on Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 10:57:56 from 189.192.129.41

Good workout April. I start my runs at 6:30 am to avoid the heat, it helps a lot.

Congrats on the prize you won on the last race, can't think of a better way to pay back the investment in this hobby.

Also, we shall both be working on our base mileage the rest of summer! I only have that 8k race that got postponed in may...

Take care.

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 12:37:39 from 68.102.144.140

I am actually looking forward to a while of good ol' base mileage. I really want to build my fitness and then come August be ready for some serious racing!

From sam Dean-Howard on Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 13:28:20 from 90.195.99.124

Excellent idea April, a good base its essential. I run at 6.30m too but its an easy short run, then my harder stuff in the heat in the afternoon... typical mad englishwomen... mind you it isnt as hot as were you are Im sure :-)

From JulieC on Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 14:58:12 from 71.35.213.175

I am sweating for you reading that. How, as you put it, "STIFLING"!!! Try this- before your runs put your shirt in cold water, squeeze out excess water, then put it on. It will probably be dry by the time you get back, sadly. But it really helps you stay cool. Also, wear a visor. And if you can soak that it cold water too. Be thankful you are not near as nutty as those that run the 100 mile runs thru Death Valley : )

From seeaprilrun on Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 22:08:47 from 205.172.12.230

That's an awesome suggestion Julie I'm going to try that tomorrow! I will NEVER run 100 miles through death valley--I would rather run through a blizzard(and very nearly have!) then run in heat!

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