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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
12.08

Dear Poppie,  

We miss you terribly.  It is beautiful here in Santa Maria. I thought a lot about you while I ran.  I know you liked to walk these streets.  We went to your favorite store, Trader Joe's, today.  We couldn't stay long because we were breaking down.  They gave Grammy some flowers in honor of you since you shopped there so much.  I found some chocolate seashells, not the ones we loved, but the closest thing they now carry.  Thanks for coming to see me in Kansas so much--my wedding, my first marathon, to meet your great-grandchildren.  I wish I would have come here sooner.  We can't stop thinking about you.  I love you.

April 

Adidas Adizero Mana Miles: 12.08
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Bonnie on Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 22:46:35 from 64.119.33.134

I am sorry for your loss April. My condolences and love go out to you and your family.

From CookieLegs on Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 01:09:48 from 71.36.78.174

Oh April, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You wrote such beautiful words - I am quite sure your grandfather was quite proud of you. I hope your family, especially your grandma, are doing okay.

From JulieC on Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 05:48:06 from 207.224.206.115

:(( It sure does hurt to lose someone...thankfully their memory stays with us!! And long runs help us put it even more into perspective even when at first it might be hard to get out the door. HUG, Julie.

From SlowJoe on Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 11:02:16 from 84.11.148.246

Losing a grandparent definitely hurts. Hope you feel better soon. Best wishes to you.

From Eric Day on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 11:49:44 from 189.192.25.134

I'm sorry for your loss April. All the best to you & family.

From Tracy on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 17:37:02 from 209.175.177.37

Hugs...

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