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

Sun, Jul 26, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
9.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	9.00

Out at noon, 82 degrees, sunny and beautifully clear. A little less humidity I think! I tried out my new hand held water bottle, and I loved it. Holds 22 oz, and just slides right onto your hand. I can't get my splits for this run because I will not have my own computer back for about a week, so can't download my runs. But I know from the reported splits while I was running that they were all "easy" miles.

NB Orange Shoes Miles: 9.00

Night Sleep Time: 7.50	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.50

Comments

From JD on Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 19:25:39 from 32.176.48.192

Nice run. HOT!

I prefer the handheld for water also. Mine's only 16 oz. There have been a few times that extra 6 oz's would've been nice. Time for an upgrade.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 20:01:34 from 71.229.164.25

Hmmm. Maybe someday when I'm able to run I'll get me a hand-held water bottle.

From Metcalf Running on Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 21:04:30 from 97.126.147.83

My hand held water battle is smaller also, On hot days like we have been having it would be nice to have a larger bottle.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 13:04:55 from 67.171.56.164

Since my friends gave me a bottle at mile 11 on Saturday, I've been thinking about having a handheld in my arsenal. But my hands are very small. I had to empty some water and squeeze out air to get it comfortable. Do you think they come in hour-glass shape?

From auntieem on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 15:46:41 from 67.182.145.8

Sno - The one that I got cinches down so tightly on my hand that it makes no difference what size your hand is. I don't really even have to be gripping it. Just look for one that will cinch down far enough. Some of them didn't and felt like they wouldn't be tight enough on my hand. I think mine is made by Nathan. I can't tell you how handy it was. I could literally just extend my arm swing up to my mouth, swig, and keep going. No stopping to fumble flasks out of the fuel belt!

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 20:28:29 from 67.171.56.164

Does the sloshing bother you at all? And can you switch it from one hand to the other? (I have an ocd-type thing about symmetry.)

From argentinerocket on Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 11:17:53 from 74.9.147.114

Nice miles, your race day is coming up soon! Hooray! Don't forget to start slow :)

I also have a Nathan handheld bottle and love it - Sno, if you have small hands, it's perfect because you can carry it from the pouch and not have to hold the bottle completely with your hands. Like you, I used to be bothered by the "assymetry" and the sloshing, but I got used to it and now I don't even notice it... it also builds up your arm muscles big time!

From Lysa on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 09:24:13 from 76.23.52.240

Do you like the handheld bottle better than a hydration belt? Im debating on buying one bc I dont love the belt

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 10:52:25 from 24.8.167.243

Hey auntieem! I miss you!

From april27 on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 12:36:24 from 99.188.251.180

Oh dear--just one more thing for me to want. Someone convinced me to get the fuel belt b/c it was 'fabulous'. I have to say I'm not a fan. I was use to carrying water bottles and I have to say your hands get tired of holding it after a while. have a strap would be nice...I have to look into this now!

From argentinerocket on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 13:47:23 from 74.9.147.114

I'm with you April, I hated the belt! I got a Nathan Intensity backpack and let me tell you, that pack becomes part of your body, I love it! It's women-specific with a clasp just under the boobs so you don't have anything constraining your stomach and shoulders. I highly recommend it.

From auntieem on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 20:55:35 from 67.182.145.8

If you are worried about assymetry, carry two! Its been hot enough. I switch it from hand to hand.

From april27 on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 22:04:58 from 99.188.251.180

Argentine--that looks so involved!!

Aunt--which bottle do you have? I see the nathan with the cute pouch...but there are a few 22 oz ones

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