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Location:

Morrison,CO,

Member Since:

Dec 01, 2010

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

I'm a 40+ "used to be"...

7 years ago had BAD case of frostbite and nearly lost my feet.  Stopped running (obviously) & gained LOTS of weight.  Started jogging again when local community club needed a coach and found out that exercise helped to increase circulation in my affected areas as well as decreased overall weight which helped to take pressure off my feet.  Still deal with neuropathy and Reynauds--but do not take ANY pain meds to manage the pain.  Gotta' love running!!!

SO, any past accomplishments do not matter....only that I can get ut the door almost every day and run another run.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Currently building base to lead up to traditional Marathon

Goals:

Have not yet decided on race schedule for this year, but am shifting focus from ultras to trying to nail down some shorter speedy races and a tradtional marathon.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep running for as long as I can & share the knowledge that God has graced me with by continuing to coach as well.

Personal:

Son:  Drew...currently runs for Adam's State!!

Currently Coaching:  Revolution Running

Day Job:  St. Joe's Veteran's Home
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Sun, Nov 28, 2010
Total Distance
14.00

Buffalo Ranch

Drew scheduled a meet up with Justin Mock at buff Ranch (site of the Rocky Mtn Shoot out).  Gabe and Dom slept in??

Drew & Justin went out 16.6 into the trails nearby, so I decided to hang out for 2 hours at the ranch.  Had to walk the downhills to protect the ankle (sprain day 17!) and definitley feeling yesterday's workout.

Kind of did an "ultra" work out with mix of runinng and power hiking.  Filled up my 2 hours and met the guys by the car, only to cool down with them to help Justin get in his 20 for the day.  Justin looked totally stoked and "up", whereas Drew looked like death! (guess he was only supposed to go for 80 minutes today...oops!

Cheered him up with an Eggle before retunring home to finish packing for his return to "A" mountain.  Picked up Gabe and surprised him with a small XMas tree for the dorm (with lights and decs) and the perfunctory menorrah!  Couldn't find any kwanzaa stuff??

Sad to see them back to Alamosa...can't wait for XMas break!

Comments
From Kevin-Miler turned Marathoner on Fri, Dec 03, 2010 at 11:13:19 from 162.129.44.19

Welcome. Cool to see such detailed entries.

From Stephanie on Fri, Dec 03, 2010 at 15:58:48 from 199.125.14.2

Hi! Welcome! i just joined a few weeks back and noticed that you are not far away! i am training for a 2011 marathon as well..haven't figured one out yet..still trying to build a solid base after a rather inconsistent first part of the year. but wanted to say welcome and if you are looking for someone to run with i am dying to find people to run with!

From Karen on Sat, Dec 04, 2010 at 00:08:57 from 69.171.160.127

Kevin-Thanks! I usually keep track via a notebook, but this is WAY cooler (AND it does the math for me!!)

Stephanie--just took a peek--we are practically neighbors! M-th we meet at the High School. The HSers meet at 3:05 and do 10 min around the track and then I meet up with them while they are stretching and doing drills. Does that work with your schedule? Fridays they play "games"--football/soccer/bball/vball/capture the flag...anything to keep them moving and working in different directions (ie laterally). it helps to reignite their athleticism (I,however, watch as I am old and will break!)

SO, I am always up for a run OR you are welcome to join our happy little family!

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