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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, Nov 09, 2009
Total Distance
11.42

8:05 average pace.  mile 11 was 7:03 and felt comfortable.  A little extra for redemption today.  A weekend out of town eating out of stress and boredom was probably not the best for my waistline.

Asics Equation 3 Maroon Miles: 11.42
Weight: 109.00
Comments
From JulieC on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 14:28:09 from 71.35.215.50

April, I think I will jog to my car few times to get some equal mileage with you : DDDDDDD We just keep goin' and goin'-- Eveready Vs. Energizer. Once again you win : D. Your consistency is paying off for you. Glad it felt easy girl!!

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 14:33:50 from 205.172.12.229

Well lady you are running some FAST miles. Most of mine are slower than yours! I'm mostly just trying to get more basic fitness in place before I get into speedier stuff(plus I'm trying to get a handle on this persistent weight gain)

From JulieC on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 15:36:38 from 71.35.215.50

Wt. gain? How much? Really April, with marathoning I never lost weight. It was just the allergenic diet that finally got me down. You are probably retaining water post marathon and haven't gotten rid of it since. Try eating some diuretic foods-- grapefruit, asparagus (watch out pee will smell nasty).

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 16:31:35 from 205.172.12.229

I have been 3 to 5 pounds heavier since the marathon. It has not moved. My eating habits have not changed. I eat pretty healthy and I refuse to be hungry so I'm not going to cut calories. I agree that it is probably water retention--my waist is bit bigger for sure. Grapefruit and asparagus huh? I will try it. This seems like a long time to retain water. I'm really not too worried about my weight or anything but at a whopping 5'1" it doesn't take much to make me chubby(3 lbs and I go up a size) so I just don't want to let it get out of control and keep gaining and end up where I was a year ago.

From Burt on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 17:45:33 from 68.76.197.194

I'm not getting involved in this conversation.

From JulieC on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 18:09:33 from 71.35.215.50

come on Burt, give it a go. Okay April, try those foods first or others you might read about that have this affect. have you cut back on your coffee? since caffeine is a natural diuretic.... anyway hope its not one of those hormonal deals...fibroid etc... but I don't want to scare Burt off, I see his wings flapping.

From Burt on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 18:15:47 from 68.76.197.194

No matter what I might say about a woman and weight gain could turn out good. So I'm going to zip it. Mum's the word.

From Burt on Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 11:00:18 from 68.76.197.194

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

From seeaprilrun on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 00:22:40 from 205.172.12.229

Thanks!

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