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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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Sat, Jun 01, 2013
Race: River Run 10k (6.2 Miles) 00:42:50, Place in age division: 3
Total Distance
6.70

Tested the waters today.  Went way better than expected!  I didn't wear a watch, just ran.  Warmed up a half mile slow jog with the rest of the Badgers, then did two strides.  The plan was to run 2 miles relaxed, ease into tempo pace the middle two, and go for it if I gelt good the last 2.  Leg held up fine, was just a little tight at the end.  I felt great and mostly comfortable the whole time.  Much more optimistic about how much fitness I have maintained!!

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Comments
From Neasts on Sat, Jun 01, 2013 at 11:24:01 from 75.169.56.70

So, one month ago you had a gaping wound on your calf, a wounded knee, and were lucky to be alive, and today you knock out an easy 10K at a great pace. This "off" month is going to be a nearly-forgotten blip on your sub-3 radar. :-)

From JulieC on Sat, Jun 01, 2013 at 17:43:36 from 70.103.189.14

Seriously? U r more and more an inspiration. Now hey slow down i am miles and miles bebind u! ;)

From allie on Sat, Jun 01, 2013 at 22:55:41 from 97.126.208.93

this is amazing, april. i love your determination.

From Tracy on Sun, Jun 02, 2013 at 15:31:04 from 50.103.225.160

Really glad to see this! Way to go!

From Kam on Sun, Jun 02, 2013 at 21:51:13 from 199.192.101.88

Sub-7 pace is nothing to sniff at, especially when you are in recovery mode. Nicely done!

From Rachelle on Mon, Jun 03, 2013 at 10:11:52 from 159.212.71.69

Wow that is pretty incredible April. Nice work.

From Jackie82 on Mon, Jun 03, 2013 at 10:26:43 from 18.189.56.67

I'm so happy for you, April!! You crushed the crosstraining and reaping the benefits! Way to make lemonade!

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