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Location:

St. George,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jan 17, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Painter 5K 2007, 2008 Dam to Dam 9K 2007 Spectrum 10K 2007, 2008, Trails 5K 08, Snow Canyon 1/2 marathon 08

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

I want to run 3-4 days a week, and increase the mileage on my long run each week.

Long-Term Running Goals:

In 2009 I would like to do 2 half marathons and 1 sprint triathlon.

Personal:

I have always been athletic, but started running more seriously at the start of 2007. I had to take a few months off in the summer and fall. I had twins boys in Oct 2007 (hence the time off). I lost a lot of weight when I had them, but managed to gain some of it back. We have a double stroller, which is the hardest workout when I take the boys for a jog.

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Sat, Oct 11, 2008
Total Distance
8.00

This was actually a little over 8 miles and I did it in about 1 hour and 40-45 minutes.  The dumb Garmin watch kept turning off on me, so I don't know the exact distance ore time, since I have never run that far and the course was unfamiliar.  I do know it was at least 8 because I turned around at a little after 4 miles.  I had the "Across the Universe" sound tract to keep me company.  It was COLD.  I couldn't imagine what the marathoners did last week in about the same weather plus rain.  After that run, I think I might be ready for the Half Marathon at the beginning of November, but I am still hesitant to sign up.  If I do it I will take my SWEET time and probably run like a 11-14 minute mile pace. 

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Comments
From KellyP on Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 11:08:11

I am envious of your 8 mile run AND that you are considering a half marathon. I haven't been brave enough to sign up for anything longer than a 5K yet.

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