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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
62.83
Mizuno Waverider 12 Miles: 52.61Asics Miles: 10.22
Weight: 107.50
Total Distance
12.88

8:29 average pace.  Kept the pace conversational but did not force myself to go slower because I did not want to stay in the heat longer than necessary.  Will run slower the rest of the week when I am not going as far.  Felt fine other than the stifling heat and humidity.  My husband brought me gatorade and checked on me every 30 minutes.  We are under a "heat advisory" today and no end in sight all week and probably longer--it's supposed to hit 105 today.  No races on the horizon.  I either work or have clinicals most Saturdays throughout July so probably no races until August.  The next 5 or 6 weeks I would like to get adjusted to 60 miles a week, and every other week or so try on a long run for size.  I also want to be consistent about doing some core workouts 3x/week.   Got some shoes with my prize money--I should be okay with shoes now for at least the next 3 months--nice to get shoes without dipping into the family budget!  Great shoes--really light and flexible--had no problems running in them today.

Mizuno Waverider 12 Miles: 12.88
Weight: 108.00
Comments(5)
Total Distance
10.00

9:18 average pace.  Temps in the 80's and very humid.  Husband brought me gatorade twice and I chugged it.  Did 2 sets of strength drills afterward. We finally broke down and turned on the air conditioner in the house because it is going to be over 100 degrees all week.  Feels good!

Mizuno Waverider 12 Miles: 10.00
Weight: 108.00
Comments(3)
Total Distance
10.08

8:54 average pace.  I sound like a broken record but geez it is HOT.  I didn't get out until after 8am and it was already in the 80's and the humidity is stifling.  Today was a hard run for me heatwise my sweat was just pooling and dripping and didn't feel like it was evaporating.  I couldn't wait to get out of it!  I stopped once to make sure I got a good hit by a rotatating sprinkler and then stopped 3 other times to chug gatorade.   I wish I could get out earlier but don't get home from work until after midnight so I just don't get up as early as I should..maybe this weekend I can have an earlier morning or two.   Came home and did 10 minutes of core pilates with Denise Austin.

Mizuno Waverider 12 Miles: 10.08
Weight: 107.00
Comments(2)
Total Distance
9.59

8:57 average pace.  Tried putting my shirt in cold water before the run and it really helped!  Thanks for the suggestion Julie--the first half of my run was much more bearable in the heat!  Actually felt good running for the first time all week so did a Sasha mile in 6:42 from mile 7 to 8.  The rest of mile miles were very easy.  Getting ready to gorge on some breakfast and then maybe some abs before work.

Mizuno Waverider 12 Miles: 9.59
Weight: 109.00
Comments(5)
Total Distance
10.22

8:58 average pace. Maybe it's the wet shirt, or perhaps a bit more of a breeze today, or maybe I am just acclimating, but anyway, I felt good on the run today.  The heat didn't bother nearly as much as it has the rest of the week.  Off to enjoy my weekend off and get ready for my sister to come into town.  

Asics Miles: 10.22
Weight: 106.00
Comments(2)
Total Distance
10.06

8:22 average pace.  Great workout today!  Got started a little before 6am and it was much cooler(at least if felt that way).  Legs felt great.  I felt great.  Ran 4 very slow, then 2 miles fast--first 1 6:51, then 6:45, two more slow miles, one more fast in 6:42, 1 more slow to cool down.  Third fast mile felt easier than the first two.  Maybe I always need to warm up 8 miles :)  First 60-mile + week ever!  Nothing hurts, not sore, feel great!

Mizuno Waverider 12 Miles: 10.06
Weight: 107.00
Comments(2)
Total Distance
62.83
Mizuno Waverider 12 Miles: 52.61Asics Miles: 10.22
Weight: 107.50
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