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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
Race: Dream Big 5k Wichita (3.1 Miles) 00:19:59, Place overall: 2, Place in age division: 1
Total Distance
10.68

A little discouraged.  Once again, I managed to finish one of these short races with way too much left in the tank.  It seems like once I really get cooking it's over.  I need to learn how to race and push harder in these short races.  I started out pretty good, didn't look at my watch but was in second place when the dust settled in the 2nd kilometer.  I was trailing the girl who won last year with a 19:30 so I figured if I kept contact with her that would be about right.  I stayed in range of her the whole time and then kicked about a quarter mile out and was closing the gap fast but ran out of race before I caught her--beat me by 3 seconds.  I could talk in full sentences immediately and knew this was not a good effort or true reflection of my capabilities.  I should have picked up the pace, passed her, and gone for it much sooner in the race.  I am disappointed-I know I have at least a 19:30 in me!  I am eyeballing a redemption 5k next weekend.  Bad idea or good idea?  I feel like I need the confidence boost of a 5k PR before my next marathon.  Warmed up 3.36 miles at 8:46 AP and did 5 strides off the line.  Cooled down 4.22 miles with Eddy at 8:35 AP, stopping a few times to field phone calls since I am the on-call nurse through until Monday.  I spent the awards ceremony in my car talking to a client and a doctor.  Next I ate lunch with my husband and then had to drive my sweat stinky self in running clothes to a client's house and send them to the hospital.  It has been a non-stop crazy on-call weekend and shows no sign of letting up.  

Blue Avants Miles: 10.68
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From JulieC on Sat, Sep 04, 2010 at 23:51:22 from 70.56.109.162

First, GREAT RUN!! and NO PUKE ZONE FOR a second place!? YOU are running really well. How does this race compare to last years in July? How about a quick half marathon?

From SlowJoe on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 01:01:38 from 214.13.130.104

That's still a great pace but I understand thinking you've got a better 5K time in you. Being on-call probably didn't help either. Give it a go next weekend, now that you have a better idea of what kind of pace to set. Unless it's taking the place of a long run or something, why not?

From ChrisM on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 02:04:45 from 86.174.23.128

Nice to get second place!

I think to equal your PR in marathon training is pretty good work. I find the exact same with 5Ks-it takes a bit of work before I can get to the stage where I can race it and actually get out of breath. The aerobic fitness is there but I am not able to make use of it due to the legs not being used to running that fast.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 10:21:17 from 174.52.45.85

WOW!!!!! I am in awe of your time. And to think you can run even faster than that!!!!! :) :) :)

Sorry about your super crazy weekend. Hope it let's up so that you can enjoy it a bit.

Looking forward to seeing what you decide to do about the redemptive 5K. :) :) :)

From Tracy on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 14:18:41 from 173.23.75.96

I know you are disappointed, but what a great time! Like Chris said, you are training for something different right now and your body is used to the steady MP that you have been training for. I know you have a faster time in you, but don't be down that you can't hit it right now. You'll get there!

From seeaprilrun on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 18:19:49 from 68.103.248.145

Julie--this race was very flat like my PR course last year but had boatloads of 90 degree turns. The dude who is measuring races around here is way too into his corners. Good practice for the marathon though I guess!

Joe--I think I will go for it again next weekend, but now I am having a hard time trying to decide between a 5k and rare 15k next weekend--with no half-marathon to race pre-marathon the 15k may be the next best thing

Chris--That makes me feel better. Thanks! I was feeling pretty down like maybe I was just turning into a wimp that is afraid of pain(maybe I am anyways) but I think you are right and I bet if I wasn't running so much mileage and raced 5ks regularly my times would be way better!

Teena--I am in awe of your abilily to run one marathon after another--I don't even recover for at least a month after my marathons and can't stomach the though of another for at least 3 months!

Tracy--thanks! I hope so!

From Eric Day on Mon, Sep 06, 2010 at 17:26:50 from 189.192.23.3

April, I think you should not limit yourself on the 5k, go for the hard pace. You know you can keep the pace for the full 3.1 miles. Leave no gas in the tank !

Hope you do great in your next race !

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