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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Wed, Oct 14, 2009
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Sleeping badly now from not enough running.  I don't know if the marathoning is worth it, having to take these days off.  Have been yogaing and stretching, and today went to the gym for eliptical training for 40 minutes.  Took the edge off.  But, interestingly, I'm totally hooked on the idea of my NEXT marathon now.  I guess I never realized that I have an addictive personality.  Luckily, I'm fairly busy at work right now, planning for shelters for winter disaster victims, natural and otherwise.  

The other thing in my favor is that its gotten VERY windy here today, and I do not like to be out in wind.   If the wind dies down tomorrow and there is no rain, I'll get to ride my bike a bit.  

Went to my family Dr. today to have him check out the results of the multitude of tests that were performed on me against my will in the hospital in Portland.  I love him sooo much - he said of course there is nothing wrong with you, but stop running next time your migraine aura happens, and its a very good thing that you did Victoria immediately so you won't build up any fear.  Isn't that great?  He just wants me to not lose any more pounds, eat lots of protein, and get weighed at the office every week.  Which is great, 'cause there is a really good coffee place right near his office! 

Next marathon is definitely Newport. 

 

Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00
Comments
From Snoqualmie on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 10:31:04 from 24.18.192.33

I really don't think everyone has to run or enjoy marathons. But there is definitely a sort of an "epic" experience to running the marathon that is not a part of other race distances.

From april27 on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 12:43:49 from 99.188.251.180

That is awesome! I'm glad you got a good report! and yeah Newport!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 12:51:25 from 24.8.167.243

I suspect that you're more of a fast twitch gal and that the shorter faster races are you true love. But if you want to do another marathon, go for it. I'm registered for Newport.

From JD on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 21:46:41 from 209.183.51.62

Good news from the doc. Eat some burgers!

Looks like a little FRB contingent at Newport...

From auntieem on Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 11:32:01 from 67.182.145.8

Yep, and bacon and eggs.

From Burt on Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 13:05:02 from 68.76.197.194

If you love him so much, why don't you marry him?

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