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Location:

Hope Mills,NC,USA

Member Since:

May 12, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

78.6 miles at Hinson Lake 24 hour ultra 2013

Short-Term Running Goals:

Mike to Mike Marathon- May 2014

Hinson Lake 24 hour ultra -Fall 2014

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run till the day I die and still enjoy it

Comrades---long, long, long term

Personal:

Married

2 children

2 chickens

cat

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Mizuno Lifetime Miles: 508.40
NB Trail Lifetime Miles: 94.40
New-zuno 9's Lifetime Miles: 515.83
Pinky Gladys Gutzman Lifetime Miles: 502.11
Brooks Lifetime Miles: 517.83
New Brooks Lifetime Miles: 507.28
New Minuno Pink Lifetime Miles: 519.24
MiZuni FLAMES Lifetime Miles: 470.24
Merrell Vibrams Lifetime Miles: 20.86
Mizuno Alchemy 8 Lifetime Miles: 586.59
MIzuno Alchemy 12 Lifetime Miles: 497.80
Brooks 13 Lifetime Miles: 577.62
Brooks 12 Lifetime Miles: 410.66
Brooks 13 New Green Lifetime Miles: 440.91
Brooks 13 New Blue Lifetime Miles: 445.67
Green Machine Brooks 13 Lifetime Miles: 560.25
Shiny Blue Asics Lifetime Miles: 164.85
Dreamy New Balance Lifetime Miles: 402.57
Total Distance
9.05

Had lots of energy this morning due to the fact that I did nothing yesterday.

9 miles, avg pace 8:57.   First mile was a 10:14 and last was a 7:57.  I'm happy with the run; so many beautiful things to see outside this morning as the moon was up, then went down, then I saw the sunlight coming up and the eastern edge of the sky light up.   It was just beautiful.

Little update and unnecessary waste of my time.  Instead of doing productive work, I wrote a poem about my moring.  It's long, and is really more for me than anything, but I thought I'd put it here to share.  Just in case someone is bored and wants to read it...and so I don't lose it.  I can't get it to un-double space, so it takes up a lot of space.

As I came out and saw the world today

I was left speechless by the splendor, with nothing to say

The sky was dark, sparkles of stars all around,

And the nearly full moon light illuminated the ground.

 

It had been some time since I’d seen the moon,

I was delighted to see it had returned so soon.

Above the treetops it hung in the air

Sharing its light and beauty, I was glad to be there.

 

Into a light layer of clouds, the moon it did sink

And its light was clouded, which caused me to think

That is was slowly setting, and leaving me there

Alone in the dark, without my guiding light so fair

 

My disappointment soon turned to joy and delight

When the clouds did shift by, and returned my bright light

I knew that the moon, which was slowly falling in the west

Would eventually settle into the trees, taking its own night’s rest

 

But for a few minutes more, I was able to see

The moon and its light, flowing effortlessly and free

It showed me the robin that was out from her nest

Courting the males, and trying to choose the best

 

The moonlight revealed small flowers and plants

That were planted deliberately, and some that grew just by chance

I savored it all, taking in all the glory

And wishing I could somehow share such a wonderful story

 

As I turned and faced the west once again

The moon was nearly gone, the last ray of light so thin

As it sunk into the trees and housetops below

I was grateful that I’d been given such a beautiful show

 

I reflected on how I would miss the moon-light

When an awesome vision came to my sight

The first crack of dawn, just a faint glow in the sky

Was coming from the east as the time had passed by

 

A new light had come, to replace the one gone

I was given a gift, and saw the first light of dawn

And as the light grew, and the world came into view

I was disappointed that my time had run out, and my run was through

 

I am grateful for this gift I was given- a personal sign

That for those ninety minutes, the world was all mine.

 

  

 

Pinky Gladys Gutzman Miles: 9.05
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 07:48:44 from 198.241.217.15

Ah, so that's the trick to getting energy. But what's this ellusive "do nothing" that you speak of. Where does one find it?

Congratulations on your lovely morning. I'm currently afraid of mornings.

From KP on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 08:56:13 from 65.208.22.25

your morning sounds like perfection.

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 09:20:45 from 24.199.205.252

Carolyn- I should clarify: I did nothing physically demanding. Doing nothing at all would require strong sedatives and perhaps restraints.

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 09:21:43 from 24.199.205.252

KP- It really was perfect. Good motivation to get up and try to see it all again tomorrow.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 10:54:37 from 198.241.217.15

Great poem. It almost makes me wish I had gotten out early to run this morning. But I put it off again today like yesterday.

From KP on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 10:56:55 from 65.208.22.25

ohhhh.... i love the poem! it also makes me wish i had gone out early. i am beginning to see the beauty of an early morning solo run, although, i still don't enjoy dragging myself out of bed!

From Metcalf Running on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 10:57:39 from 207.225.192.66

Sounds like you had a fantasic run! Love the poem.

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 11:43:54 from 24.199.205.252

Thanks for the nice comments. I struggle so many mornings getting out of bed, and sometimes I think I'm still asleep when I run.

I guess that's what made this morning so special. Like a prize for getting up, getting out, and taking the time to notice the world.

From Michelle on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 12:13:26 from 174.29.71.105

Great poem! I enjoyed reading it. I had a day today like your day yesterday. No energy, not much running this morning. Now I am excited to get out tomorrow and enjoy a nice run.

From RAD on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 15:40:49 from 67.172.229.125

I'm so glad things went well today and that the 'stars aligned' for you! I hope your day goes just as well - that frozen yogurt cone I ate for you must've done the trick!!

Oh, and I love the poem - no one ever taught me how to be creative, I have to learn everything the hard way.

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 15:43:04 from 24.199.205.252

Well RAD, it's a good thing you had someone to teach you how to be a really good smart a...........leck.

From RAD on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 15:43:56 from 67.172.229.125

I learned from the best! :)

From Brent on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 23:10:55 from 168.178.30.194

QP - I expected jam in your poem, instead, you were fueled by the beauty of the early day, nice poem.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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