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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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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Nike Lunarracer Lifetime Miles:						284.91
Brooks Adrenaline Trail Lifetime Miles:						574.62
Brooks Green Silence Lifetime Miles:						681.13
Brooks Adrenaline 10 (2) Lifetime Miles:						424.52

Wed, May 13, 2009

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
6.00	0.00	6.00

Rest/travel day.

I leave for the airport in about 45 minutes. I thought about running today and resting tomorrow, but I didn't have time for a run this morning with all the travel preparations. I suppose I could go for a run after I arrive at my sister's house this afternoon. We'll see.

I was driving out of the neighborhood earlier this morning to do some errands and I saw the Barbie doll out walking. Not only was she all dolled up with her hair and makeup and velour track suit as usual, but she was sporting ample (and probably silicone enhanced) cleavage. I guess that's what she does when the weather gets warm. I just don't get it.

I'll be seeing some of you soon!

I've been planning and preparing for this marathon for so long, I can hardly believe it's actually time to go to Utah and run it. I'm trying to think of it as a long run with extra food!

***UPDATE***

4:30 pm - Easy run on a rail trail outside of Park City, Utah. Elevation 6600 ft. Average pace: 9:28.

Weather: 57°F, 21% humidity, wind 8 NNW.

I thought that it was high elevation and hilly where I live. Well, we got nothing on the area where my sister lives. You can see Jordanelle Reservoir out her back window. The roads around here are all big looong hills. I didn't want to trash my legs running on these hills, so my sister showed me this rail trail that is quite flat. It was a nice place to run, though a little rockier than the Highline Canal Trail where I usually run. I saw quite a few people on bikes on the trail. I'll take a rest day tomorrow and then will probably run 4 miles easy on that rail trail again on Friday morning.

Brooks Adrenaline Miles: 6.00

Night Sleep Time: 7.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.00

Comments

From Bonnie on Wed, May 13, 2009 at 11:23:53 from 71.210.108.104

Safe travels! Rest and eat well Carolyn, and visualize your training and race!! WHOOHOOO!

We all do things that could be viewed by others as odd ... it is often hard to know what our motivations are without knowing us and our stories. I am sure there are many people who drive by me and don't get me -- well, there are probably lot's of people who know me and are even less inclined to get me ;-).

From jun on Wed, May 13, 2009 at 11:56:31 from 71.213.1.42

Bwahahahahahaha (that is my little evil laugh)! This is so exciting. I am so happy for you and jealous at the same time. You have prepared so well and will do awesome. I can't wait to come and cheer you all on!

From Metcalf Running on Wed, May 13, 2009 at 11:56:56 from 207.225.192.66

I hope you have safet travels... I will talk with you soon and look forward to seeing you again!

From Metcalf Running on Wed, May 13, 2009 at 16:04:15 from 207.225.192.66

Jun, come by my house after the race and hang out... talk with every one. Have a rootbeer float.

From Kelli on Wed, May 13, 2009 at 16:27:51 from 71.219.89.83

YOU ARE GOING TO BE AMAZING!!!!! Good luck!

I have a barbie doll in my neighborhood, we should compare!

From Snoqualmie on Wed, May 13, 2009 at 19:30:43 from 67.171.56.164

You are going to a party on Saturday! You will get to eat, dance (sort of), and when the party's over they will hang your party favor around your neck.

Have a wonderful time and bring back lots of memories to add to your race report!

From JD on Wed, May 13, 2009 at 19:55:48 from 32.176.62.205

Carolyn in Colorado in Utah...again!!

From jun on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 00:31:21 from 71.213.1.42

Welcome back to the best state ever. I guess you got acclimatized properly. Good luck.

From edrickt on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 00:46:03 from 64.2.220.135

'A long run with lots of food." Good way to think of it. I'm confident you'll do well. Good luck!

From Mark on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 11:30:39 from 24.129.132.74

It must be very exciting to be there now. After lots of preparation work, these races still seem to "sneak up" on you. Good luck and enjoy the race!

From JD on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 20:42:41 from 32.176.146.190

I love the rail trail! It's been a few years since I last ran on it though...

I may have already said it, but HAVE A GREAT LONG RUN ON SATURDAY!

From Solemate on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 01:01:47 from 76.103.191.92

I have been thinking about you and wanted to wish you a fun and successful race!!!

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