cheryl

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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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Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Total Distance

6.50

Today, we meet at the So. Jordan park to run our 5k route. We did it twice. The first I manged in 25:46, which was an 8:35 pace. Then I felt pretty wiped out, wasn't sure if I could manage a second. Then nice Eric said he would run slowly with me, so off we went. Thank you Eric, for your company, I'm sure I would have stopped if you hadn't been there. We did that one in 26:55, which was 9:00 minute pace. That's not as bad as the 29 something I did about two months ago, but not as good as the 22 something I've done in the past. Will I ever get back to that level? Time will tell. It won't be for lack of trying. I felt pretty sick after the run, and sick for several hours after. I was hoping to feel better by now. Maybe in a few weeks. Then at night I played basketball full court for about an hour. Now that's a good workout!

Comments

From RAD on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 15:53:45 from 67.166.99.8

Cheryl, you are so tough!! I wish I had that determination, if I was sick or running made me feel like that I don't think I'd run at all. Nice times, even for someone NOT feeling sick! It'll come back soon, I can just feel it :)

From Cheryl on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 23:01:03 from 76.27.66.153

Thanks Rachel. It will be a big day for me when I finally don't feel sick after a run. You ran really strong yesterday.

From air darkhorse on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 23:33:21 from 76.27.0.45

Are you still having hamstring issues? I know I am! Any luck treating that?

From Kelli on Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 13:48:11 from 71.219.84.191

I am so sorry to hear you were not feeling well afterward. That needs to get better right away! Regardless, you did great! I think you are an amazing runner, so full of wisdom and knowledge and advice!!!

From Cheryl on Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 23:32:04 from 76.27.66.153

Kelli--you are too nice, thanks for those nice words.

Steve--Yes, I seem to always have hamstring/glute/back issues, but if I am diligent with stretching and strengthening, I can keep them under control where they don't bother me too much--at least, not as bad as they were bugging me last year. How are things going with you?

From air darkhorse on Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 23:39:53 from 76.27.0.45

Ok.. Hopefully I can run a good time at the SLC half. That is if I can get loosened up enough. I really think that flexibility issues were partly to blame at the last event. I was five minutes off my PR for that course. Just not sure. Take care, maybe I'll get a day off to do something with you all. Our schedules always seem to clash unfortunately.

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