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November 16, 2024

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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
Tue, Jul 16, 2013
Total Distance
8.00

Best speedwork ever!  Headed for the GoRun track workout.  Temps were in the 80s and it was so humid we were glistening just standing around, but wow I felt good.  I came home from work and slept 8 hours, and I felt rested, and good.  3 mile warm up.  Then the 800s started.  I took out with the lead guys and hung on for all 7 of the 800s.  we were so humid sweat our sweat was sloshing on each other gross!  800s were 2:56, 2:53, 2:49, 2:47, 2:45, 2:52, 2:54.   1.5 mile cooldown.  I didn't even know I could run 800s this fast.  It dawned on me, I can run faster than I think.  I just need rest.  I didn't even feel strained, the first 3 felt easy, then it started to be work, but not an all-out strain.  I think I am on some kind of runner's high.

Weight: 0.00
Comments
From I Just Run on Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 22:26:49 from 166.147.72.43

I think the comeback is here!

From Tom K on Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 05:27:12 from 71.203.20.181

That is great stuff (except the sweating on each other part!) Your excitement about the speed really reads through. Good work!

From Rachelle on Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 09:02:09 from 159.212.71.17

Hells to the yeah!! Nice work April.

From Tracy on Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 10:47:44 from 209.175.177.37

I am feeling a contact high from this post :)

From Jackie82 on Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 16:23:51 from 67.186.135.246

Haha! You are too cute! Love the runners high and love your new found speed that was hidden inside! Solid workout.

From JulieC on Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 18:39:58 from 63.224.116.137

you are amazing my friend!! : D must be the refurbished knee!! : D

From Jake K on Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 21:35:48 from 67.177.11.154

Breakthrough workout. It's a great feeling when you jump a level like that.

From runningafterbabies on Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 22:13:15 from 174.52.130.66

Yay!

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