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Location:

Mesa,AZ,united states

Member Since:

Aug 18, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

(2009) London't Run 10K - 51:59 :o)

(2009) "Ostrich Festival" - 5K (25:21) Another PR! :o)

(2010) "Ostrich Festival" - 5K (28:54)

(2010) "Fight for Life" - 5K (26:49) 2nd for Age Division!

(2010) "Women's Half Marathon" - (2:16:40)

(2010) "Shun the Sun" - 10K (58:19)

(2010) "Mesa Mi Amigos Turkey Trot" - 10K (57:45)

(2010) "12 K's of Christmas" - 12K (1:14:13)

(2011) "Sedona Marathon" - FULL Marathon  (5:21:58)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a half marathon  (October 2008)

Run a sub 27:00 5K (November 2008)

Run a Sub 2:00:00 1/2 Marathon

Run a marathon 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Live a long, heathly life but more importantly, teach my family how to live healthy.

Personal:

I am a lucky lady.  I'm married to the best husband ever, and we have 3 beautiful kids (ages 4, 2, and "new here").   

 

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Tue, Sep 30, 2008
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Just an easy 3 miles today. I'm trying to tapper for my 1/2 marathon this weekend.  I'm a little worried about it.  Anyone have any pointers for me?

Total Miles: 73

Miles Left: 27

Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kim on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 10:33:49

I wanted to tell you congrats on a great race on Saturday!

What's your miles left count down for, (if you don't mind me asking?)

From Camille on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 10:42:24

Kim - Thank you! It was a fun race!

My count down is to a 100 miles because I'm donating 100 miles in 4 weeks for my cousin Nicole. See, her husband passed away after a car accident over Labor Day weekend, leaving her and her 13 month old daughter. It was really tradegic, unexpected, and not at all quick. She lives far away (Missouri) and I feel so helpless over here in Arizona, so I decided if I donated 100 miles to her and Karlie, and got pledges for my miles, I could raise money for her to help her get on her feet. That's my plan, and so far it's been really good.

From britta on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 14:50:10

Great 5k!!!! Drink lots of water this week and take it easy. You will do great at your half.

From Camille on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 14:53:11

Thank you for your advice! I really appreciate it! Good luck on your marathon!

From marion on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 16:36:16

What a neat thing to do for your cousin. :) Big heart!

Good luck with your half this weekend! You will do great :) I don't know much, just don't eat anything weird on thursday or friday. :) Lots of water!

From Walter on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 18:40:55

Camille, one other tip for saturday when you get tired and feel like walking or slowing down. tell yourself you are a gazelle, or a cheetah and try to maintain a comfortable pace. Push yourself mentally. I have a huge problem with this and when my heads in the game its a whole lot better.

From marion on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 18:50:13

Is this a gazelle being chased by a pack of cheetahs?

From Camille on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 00:12:07

Walter - good advice. It's the mental game that I always have problems with. :o( It's like I start trying to compromise w/ myself.

Marion - hilarious. That may be a good approach to my next 5K :o).

From Lybi on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 00:48:10

You can do it Camille! My advice is to take it easy the first 8 miles. But don't ask me, my first half was a major slap in the face. Good luck!

PS are you sore? I'm sore.

From Walter on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 09:25:26

I know and I think everyone goes through it! Just tell yourself, hey everyone behind me right now is going through this!

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