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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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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 26, 2011
Total Distance
8.00

6:51 AP.  Treadmill day.  Interesting thing about 9 days so far with no caffeine: I think it helps running for two reasons. One:  I have a crazy work schedule but can nap anytime when I get the opportunity--no difficulties falling asleep and this is coming in handy.  I have never just been able to lay in bed and sleep for 30 minutes without having difficulty falling asleep.  Such is not the case anymore.  Two:  I think my heart rate is more under control and thus I can tolerate faster speeds with same or less effort.

1 mile warm up 8:27.  2 miles up 4% at 7:30 pace(climbing Veyo, Kansas style), 5 miles down -2% 6:27, 6:22, 6:18, 6:15, 5:56.  I felt great and wasn't even fatigued and could have easily kept going but didn't want to tempt injury or overtraining so reluctantly ended the workout.

Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 17:38:30 from 206.19.214.144

I like your style.

From JulieC on Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 23:30:39 from 67.41.190.214

I think you are going to kick my can at SGM. I don't think I could do that workout. I am wondering why we don't however have TMs that can go negative. That would be nice. SERIOUSLY APRIL YOU ARE RUNNING QUITE SOLID. Make sure to pinch me when you fly be me at mile 0.2. : D

From JulieC on Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 23:31:07 from 67.41.190.214

LOVIN' the SANS CAFFEINE thing going on. : D

From SlowJoe on Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 12:36:59 from 74.196.65.182

Dang those are CRAZY paces, I don't care if it's downhill.

Not sure what your plan is, but if you can survive until the race with no caffeine and then take caffeine gu's during the race I bet it'll be a huge boost. It's definitely a performance enhancer but when you drink it all the time (like I do) I'm guessing it loses some effect.

From flatlander on Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 14:42:47 from 198.207.244.102

Interesting stuff about caffeine, have never heard that before and it makes sense to me. I tend to stay away from it too (other than chocolate), but most runners seem to use it all the time. You might be on to something.

From seeaprilrun on Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 14:43:08 from 174.70.177.86

I keep thinking it must be easier somehow on the treadmill and wonder if on a real-life downhill I would survive those paces or not. Julie I don't think I'm going to kick anyone's can...not real sure where I am on the endurance side of things!

From CookieLegs on Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 16:38:03 from 71.32.235.13

I agree, that's an interesting hypotheses about the caffeine and heart rate. I think we'd all love to tolerate faster speeds with the same or lower effort!

You've been running really well lately in all the heat and humidy - you'll be supercharged for St. George!

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