Auntie Em Goes Running

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Member Since:

Jun 03, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

PRs:

MacDash Duathlon, Sept. 10, 2011. 1:29:48. Second woman overall, third racer overall, and first in AG.

Mt. Ranier Duathlon, May 1, 2011. 3:05:00, 1st in age group. 5.1 mile run, 28 mile bike ride, 3.78 mile run.

5K: Fun With the Fuzz, April 23, 2011. 21:59, 1st in age group.

Marathon: Paris, April 10, 2011. 4:05:24.

1/2 marathon: Geoduck Gallop, February 2011. 1:42:23, 1st in age group.

Waterfront 15K (September 2010), 1:14:43. 3rd in AG.

Lake Padden Duathlon (July 2010), 1:36:something. 1st in AG .

10K: Smelt Run, La Conner (2010) 47:14. 2nd in AG.

I have fun every time I run, and have recently overcome the "I can't go fast anymore" hurdle. I'm having fun going faster and working towards becoming even faster.

I have raised two running children, one competitive and one not.

I have learned to run in ice and snow and I don't complain.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Work towards a faster marathon by Spring 2012.

Get my 5K down to 21:30.

Place in my division at duathlon and triathlon.

Train for biathlon.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Joining Forrest Gump

Personal:

I'm a 52 year old mom of two ex homeschooled teenagers. They both think I'm nuts.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Bike Shoes Lifetime Miles:						2225.45
Pearl Izumi Trail Shoe Lifetime Miles:						139.33
Marathon Shoe Lifetime Miles:						244.33
Blue Brooks Launch Lifetime Miles:						223.68
Mean Green Shoe Lifetime Miles:						318.72
Blue Kinvaras Lifetime Miles:						207.12
Brooks Defyance Lifetime Miles:						361.34
New Kinvara Lifetime Miles:						275.90
Hattoris Lifetime Miles:						41.29
Addidas Lifetime Miles:						168.97
Nike Vortex Shoe Lifetime Miles:						64.50
Orange Newton Lifetime Miles:						36.20

Mon, Mar 22, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
10.00	0.00	0.00	0.44	0.00	10.44

I just wanted to thank everyone for your very kind words about Saturday's race. Made me a little teary to read your comments. I'm really not that upset about not finishing the race, its just a disappointment and that's all. I'll do it again next year! The great time that I had training for it was time well spent, and I am definitely stronger for it. And, of course, its wonderful to not have to recover right now!

I am kind of upset about the asthma thing, and I guess that I have to deal with it now. I'm seeing a specialist later this week; I might as well understand the problem as well as I can and decide what to do about it. I used an inhaler for yesterday's run, just one puff, and again for this morning's run. I didn't notice anything negative or positive from it, but that's not real surprising since this is not a problem I usually have! Hate to think I have to use something all the time when its not even necessary but once a year. I will probably do some kind of track workout later today, and we'll see what happens then.

Thanks again!

PM Update: Easy miles with 6X strides. AP was 8:46. I had a very hard time keeping slow miles today. I think I have done enough running now.

Saucony Treadmill Shoe Miles: 5.44	New Saucony Guide Miles: 5.00

Night Sleep Time: 8.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 8.00

Comments

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 13:04:52 from 24.18.192.33

Oh, my dear friend! I've been watching the "Race Reports" page and figured you just had better things to do than write a report. Then this morning I decided to check your blog just to be sure. I had no idea or would have written sooner.

I'm really sorry you got the rug pulled out from under you, after the incredible training you've had. But all that great fitness is still there!

I am sure you will find an answer to the asthma if you continue seeking and not compromising your health principles. I view it as a rock in your shoe - it has nothing to do with your fitness and you'll figure out a way to get it out. You are one of the most amazing women I know, and I am sure there are awesome races ahead for you, with and without mountains.

From april27 on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 15:47:22 from 209.7.14.179

do you think maybe nerves induced the attack? I mean if you don't have this problem usually and you were pretty nervous about this race...just my 2 c.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 15:51:43 from 24.8.167.243

You really are dealing with this little race mishap in a positive fashion. You have your head on straight. I agree with Sno's "rock in the shoe" analogy. You'll get this little issue dealt with and reap the benefit of all the great training you've done as well as the great training you're yet to do.

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