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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

Mon, May 18, 2009

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00

Day 2. Rest.

Too bad. It's a beautiful morning out there.

I'm sore, but I don't think I'm walking funny. Yesterday at the beginning of church someone said I was walking fine, but then later someone said I was walking fun. I guess I got tired as the day wore on. I should be a bit better today. I'll see what people have to say at work.

I had an absolutely fabulous trip to Utah. It really was perfect. I enjoyed staying at my sister's house and running the rail trail up there. Sometime when I'm in Utah but not racing, I want to do a long run on that rail trail. I had a fun day sewing with my mom. I got to have lunch with a friend and then had an awesome time with Lori and Marion and a great race. Even the travel between Colorado and Utah went without a hitch. My flight coming home was even early. And I kid you not, at the Denver Airport they were paging Mr. Jazz, Mr. Hugh Jazz, to the white courtesy telephone. He never picked up the phone. He must have run off somewhere with Bart Simpson.

Now it's back to reality with going to work and getting the kids through the last week and a half of school. And I've got to take this extra time that I get from minimal running the next two weeks to get that school quilt finished and get my house cleaned. Somehow I think I don't have enough extra time.

Night Sleep Time: 8.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 8.00

Comments

From Snoqualmie on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 10:31:59 from 67.171.56.164

Wow, Carolyn. You are so strong. How about stairs? Forwards without trouble?

Good luck catching up. I'm so glad it was a success! A great foundation for your future running. :)

From Bonnie on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 10:39:20 from 71.210.108.104

I know what you mean about not really having any extra time. I had so many things that had piled up that I am STILL feeling like I am running around trying to catch up. The good news is, at least for me, I have had a lot more energy so I can get so much more done now versus when I was running 70-80 mpw!

I am glad you are walking well ... don't forget some gentle stretching over the next couple of days. Your muscles will be in recovery for up to two weeks, no matter how good you feel ... now is a good time to pay attention to some of those muscles that screamed at you during and after the race (like your calves). When are you getting your massage? I would suggest later this week (it might be a little soon right now, but by Thursday/Friday it would be perfect!).

Take care Carolyn!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 10:54:13 from 71.229.164.25

I can go down stairs and I think I look normal, but I do feel it.

I'm thinking that I won't have time for my massage until Saturday since I have to work all week.

From Metcalf Running on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 11:34:09 from 207.225.192.66

Looks like you are recovering well. I'm feeling pretty good. I can do the stair... walking around I think I look normal...but I can still feel it a bit.

Good luck with all you want to get done :)

From april27 on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 14:16:31 from 143.43.10.166

I'm so glad you are all mentioning walking funny and what not after a race. I felt this way after the half and thought maybe I did something wrong!

From JD on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 20:45:59 from 32.176.29.176

Enjoy the break. It's amazing how much time running takes out of our lives. But it gives so much back.

From Kelli on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 16:37:56 from 71.219.85.34

I still have yet to clean my house, too tired. So, when you get the energy, will you come and do mine, too???

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 17:58:57 from 198.241.217.15

Yeah right, Kelli. If you saw my house you wouldn't ask me that. I'm still waiting for the magic fairies to come clean my house while I'm at work. But instead I'm going to have a bunch of kids home all day making bigger messess pretty soon.

From Kelli on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 18:08:01 from 71.219.85.34

Mine all just got home, I am putting them to work!

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