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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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Wed, Nov 19, 2008
Total Distance
6.00

I went to Costco yesterday and bought a Garmin 305!!  So I will no longer have to ask everyone I'm running next to what our pace is and how far we've gone.  I'm sure everyone in the group is happy to hear that!  I tested it out today on the canal road.  I kept looking at my pace, hoping I'd be faster.  I need to just run comfortably and not worry too much about pace.  Anyway, it was a great day to run, warm, no wind.  We'd better enjoy it because I don't think it will last.  I later got on the treadmill and ran about 3 miles more, alternating pace.  Fun, fun.

Comments
From Kelli on Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 13:54:58

Those Garmin's can cause issues!! I got so tied up in how fast I was going that I went crazy!! So, I make Scott wear it. BUT, I am going to go buy him one today for Christmas. He will be so happy to have his own.

Missed the run this morning, my day does not feel complete!!! Hopefully next week!

From peggy on Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 17:09:55

If checking your pace too often gets to be a problem, you could configure your display so pace doesn't show. Then you can just check it at the end of the run. I've considered doing that myself, although I haven't yet.

From erico on Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 18:06:33

Peggy, that is a great idea. I used to put a towel over the display of the treadmill while running. Staring at a display makes the time go by so slow.

From Cheryl on Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 18:34:56

Yeah, staring at the display makes you feel like you should speed up when you don't feel like speeding up. The best runs are when you just run comfortably, going by effort more than a specific pace. If I feel like I have to keep checking pace, I will do what you suggested, Peggy. And Kelli, we do want to see you back next week, so get healed fast!! And Eric, quit working so much and get to the group!!

From walter on Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 22:10:39

Way to get with the times Cheryl! lol Well it looks like you beat me back! Im jealous! Sooo Jealous! Youll have to help push everyone now! I will dream of running for a few more weeks and that will be the just of it! Keep it up, more to follow....

From Cheryl on Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 00:30:40

Walter--yes, I finally entered the 21st century, and yes, I am back with the group. I didn't post that on your blog because I didn't want to make you jealous, like you say you are. But I'm sure you'll be back very soon running just as strong as ever!!

From walter on Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 03:15:28

Cheryl, Im glad your back and strong. Of coarse Im jealous of you thats my job. Your job is to keep pumping out those miles.

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