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Kensington Challenge

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Member Since:

Jan 21, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

I have ran 18 marathons so far... St. George X12, Salt Lake X2, Deseret News X1, Boston X2.  Dearborn, Michigan X1. My marathon PR is 3:15, my 1/2 marathon PR is 1:28

Short-Term Running Goals:

Sub 3 Marathon 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Never stop running!

Personal:

I am married to a great supporter and running partner, Craig.  I have 2 beautiful girls, Addy and Hope, and 2 bouncing boys, Hayden and Miles.  

WE are moving to Utah, then India, then settling in Las Vegas this next year.  I'm looking forward to new running adventures everywhere I go :)

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Race: Kensington Challenge (9.3 Miles) 01:05:30, Place overall: 10, Place in age division: 2
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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Today's race was cleansing and awakening.  Cleansing for two reasons: the downpour of rain, the speed (and pain) achieved only at races.  Awakening because the marathon is in 2 weeks!  I have not ran a race since last year's marathon.  I forgot how HARD the marathon truly is.  Although only a 15K, all the feelings of the marathon came flooding in.  Am I prepared?  

On the bright side, Kensington is hands down the most beautiful place I have ever ran.  Craig can second that.  With the Fall colors beginning to appear on the trees, the lake dotted with swans and fishermen, the rain misting the ground and lake, and runners in pain;  I soaked in the beauty.  Why have I not been doing training runs there?  It is about a 40 minute drive for us, but worth it.  I will be doing this race next year.

So I started out with my first mile at 6:25.  A bit gung-ho.  I paid for that with some nausea the next couple of miles.  By mile 3 I was in a groove.  I tried running to the cadence of each song that came up on the ipod.  That didn't prove to be very helpful, as my mix was certainly a mix.  I like the theory of running to a cadence--but I don't think I could run to a metronome or a song with the same beat the whole race.  So, I think I'll just let my body do what it wants--with a little guidance from my mind:)  The next 8 and a half miles were pretty consistent, about 7:15's.  That's what I want for the marathon, but it was hard I tell you!  It was not fun watching 7 or 8 ladies pass me either.  I picked it up a little the last mile and finished feeling pooped, but happy.  I ran back to meet Craig.  He did awesome for very minimal training.  He finished in about 1:20, feeling uppity.

 

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Comments
From AmberG on Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 13:58:29 from 75.162.133.30

Congrats on your race AUBREE!!! That sounds like a beautiful course, that makes the pain of racing a little better right? Oh that pain, , , I always wonder why I sign up for races and actually pay someone money to feel like that! But the endorphins and rush at the end and when it's all over are so worth it! You are so incredibly talented, you've always inspired me with your running (I'm thinking back to 800 repeats on the track trying to keep up with you and never being able too!) . .

I saw Kaylee sp? and Brayden this morning at the soccer games, , , , can't wait to see YOU soon!!! Hope you guys are doing good. . .. wish we were sippin coladas on the North Shore!!!!! Love ya

From MissMary on Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 14:24:54 from 99.185.60.234

Great job on the race! You are going to FLY in St. George.

From Burt on Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 14:43:10 from 68.225.214.248

Great job. You should be able to qualify no problem. Good luck.

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