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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Fri, Aug 07, 2009
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I got a lot of sleep last night.  Woke up not knowing WHAT was up, with the cats sprawled all over me.  Something conked us all out like a light.  NICE.  

No running today, but three long stretching/strengthening sessions planned.  I've been neglecting the upper body weights lately, and need to get back to that.  The IT band feels really good, but I'll do many stretches anyway.  

I'm also beginning to take this marathon thing VERY SERIOUSLY!  After about 10 seconds of consideration, I made a goal of a top ten finish (AG, of course!).  I think this is reasonable.  BUT, I think that I will really need to hit the hip/core strengthening routine hard.  I believe that this is what will keep my legs strong and form reasonable to the end.  

Any of you experienced marathoners out there have any other tips?  Besides running, of course!   

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Comments
From Snoqualmie on Fri, Aug 07, 2009 at 11:22:40 from 24.18.192.33

It is exciting indeed! My 2c is to work up to 20 milers as soon as possible. You are very capable and athletic, but I just think that this distance is a whole 'nother world, and that cross training matters much less than it does at shorter distances.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Aug 07, 2009 at 11:29:57 from 24.8.167.243

I'm not nearly as experienced as Snoqualmie, but I'll second what she says. Make sure you get some good long runs in. That's probably the single most important thing you can do.

I'm sure you'll do great!

From auntieem on Fri, Aug 07, 2009 at 14:56:21 from 67.182.145.8

Thanks, carolyn and sno. The runs are part of the training package. We've got a 20 and a 22 miler coming up. That is, of course, my big concern, but its going to be largely a mental game (I think).

From april27 on Sat, Aug 08, 2009 at 09:53:49 from 99.188.251.180

I'm just curious how many 20-22 milers do you plan to do before your marathon?

From auntieem on Sat, Aug 08, 2009 at 14:21:39 from 67.182.145.8

We do one 20 and one 22, I think.

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