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Location:

So. Jordan,UT,USA

Member Since:

May 12, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

St.George marathon 2009 - 3:34:07.  It was a PR on my 11th time running St. George.

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run St. George in under 3:30; be in the top 3 in my age group

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay strong, run well for many more years.  Still set PR's in my 50's.

Learn how to run more relaxed and efficient.

Personal:

I'm married with four children.  I run with a group called the Bingham Butt-Kickers, a really fun group of people that gets me out running early on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and sometimes Saturdays.   I recently found out that I've been running with poor form for many years, which has probably contributed to some nagging aches and pains I've had for years.  One of my big goals now is to be able to run with better form and to have running feel more effortless.  I hope this won't take too many years to achieve!
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Tue, Dec 09, 2008
Total Distance
6.30

Dean led the workout today.  We met at a church in his neighborhood, and then broke the run up into 3 segments.  I liked that because we were able to regroup and see all the members of our group at each regrouping.  It was cold out, but besides my hands being a little cold, it was fine.  I'll take the cold over the wind any day.  I was able to talk to several people, which was fun.  I felt pretty strong during the run.  I think working on my core strength by doing yoga and other exercises has helped me feel stronger.  Last year (speaking of pre-St. George marathon time) when I didn't do those things, I always felt a little weak and struggled to keep up with the group.  Plus I struggled with injuries.  So I know what to do if I want a better year of running in '09.

Since I now have a Garmin, I thought I'd put in the vital stats of the run:

Interval 1:

Time:  16:47

Distance:  1.84 miles

Avg Pace:  9:06

Best:  7:06

 

Interval 2:

Time:  17:45

Distance:  2.09 miles

Avg. Pace:  8:30

Best::  7:25

 

Interval 3:

Time:  20:43

Distance:  2.4 miles

Avg. Pace:  8:38

Best:  7:00

 

 

 

 

 

Comments
From Kelli on Tue, Dec 09, 2008 at 18:49:10

Don't you love the Garmin? I love Garminless runs now, too, but it is fun to have the STATS! Wish I had talked to you more today, but you were speedy!

From erico on Tue, Dec 09, 2008 at 23:59:03

Cheryl, it was nice to visit with you this morning although it was way too brief. You are looking strong and recovered which has got to feel very good after going through a tough patch.

Looking forward to a great Thursday Run.

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