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Location:

Littleton,CO,USA

Member Since:

Aug 04, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

I've run off and on (more off than on) throughout my adult life. Most recently I started running in May of 2007.

5K PR: Colder Bolder in December 2009 in 22:50.

10k PR: Bolder Boulder in May 2009 in 48:06.13.

1/2 Marathon PR: Canyonlands Half-Marathon in March 2010 in 1:43:20.

Marathon PR: Newport (Oregon) Marathon in June 2010 in 3:42:17.

I have completed two full marathons.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Get back to consistent running.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 3:30 marathon.

Personal:

I grew up in Utah, but live in Colorado now.

I am married and am a working mother of four children, ages 9-19.

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Thu, Feb 26, 2009
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.110.0010.11

Easy run, sometimes bordering on moderate. Average pace: 9:54.

Weather at 5:30 am: 42°, 47% humidity, wind 5-10 mph SSE.

It was hard to get out of bed while it was still dark, but once I got outside I was happy to be out in the crisp pre-dawn air. My legs felt a lot fresher today than yesterday. That makes me wonder about taking a day off before my marathon, which is what my training plan says to do. Maybe it would be better to take the day or maybe two before that off, then just do a short, easy run the day before the race. Thoughts, anyone?

Saucony Omni 7 Miles: 10.11
Night Sleep Time: 6.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.50
Comments
From JD on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 11:21:11 from 32.176.143.174

Good mileage and pace today!

I know what you mean, it seems like when I take a day off, the next run suffers a little. It probably wouldn't hurt to run a few easy miles the day before the race. Whatever you feel works best for you.

Great job getting out this morning.

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 11:42:34 from 67.171.56.164

I *always* take 2 days off before a marathon. You certainly don't lose anything.

Nice miles today. I like your weather. :)

From jun on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 17:19:06 from 66.239.250.209

I am no expert, in fact, I'm might be the farthest from it on this site, but I've found that I am really strong on Monday's (I always take Sunday off).

Maybe doing a short, easy run two days before and then take the full day off the day before. Just something to think about.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 17:22:31 from 198.241.156.7

I typically don't feel that great on Mondays (I always take Sunday off too). But I'm always coming of a long hard run on Saturday. I guess I can experiment with my half marathon in March and see what happens.

From Metcalf Running on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 18:03:07 from 207.225.192.66

I think your plan of two days off, then as easy short run the day before sounds pretty good. But I have never really done a good plan getting ready for a marathon so I'm not a great person to ask.

From Bonnie on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 21:25:59 from 71.210.108.146

Hi Carolyn, I have never run a marathon before (as you know!) - but, I am pretty sure that Greg will have me jog for 30 mins the day before my race. As a matter of fact, I am pretty sure I won't be taking any "extra" days off the week of the race - though I will be running slower and lower mileage overall (unsually one workout the week of the race - not hard just to remind the body of pace). I like the idea of testing things on your half and seeing how it works for you.

I am betting you run under 1:50 for the half ...

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