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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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Thu, Feb 10, 2011
Total Distance
6.50

Jogged 2.25 while coaching.  Had the boys do 300's on the track (or at least lane 1 of the track...)  Conducted pre-race talk and "go get ems" as one of runners is traveling to Albuquerque for the weekend.  Went inside and committed treason by running 4.25 on the treadmill.  HATED EVERY STEP!  UGH!  Hate the treadmill and had to stop before I began gouging out my eyes in desperation.

Lower in miles this week than what I wanted, so next 3 days need to be sunny!!

Comments
From Stacy on Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 22:42:29 from 97.114.167.176

I am so with you on the treadmill. My love/hate relationship is turning to hate as this endless winter drags on.

From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 13:39:04 from 66.239.250.209

The TM is not my fav, but some times you just have to do it. Well, I think you guys have been getting our weather, so it should be cool in the AM, but not precip. It might even be short shorts weather ;)

From Brent on Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 16:35:50 from 66.7.127.219

Chant - love Milly, love Milly, love Milly, until I go silly.

Milly loves some good rock n roll, plug in that IPod.

From Karen on Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 09:36:02 from 69.171.160.26

Stacy--what's your weather like up there? I used to live in Michigan where we had a neverending winter...

Scott-supposed to be 50 by tomorrow!!

Brent--i WAS silly- my physio said I cam einto his office (next to where the dreadmill is ) with "crazy" eyes...

From Squirrel on Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 11:43:10 from 75.105.64.53

I love to hear your hate of the treadmill, I had to do 2 days of it this week and they were the hardest miles i have run! Thanks!!!

From Stacy on Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 18:17:39 from 97.114.162.125

Up until 2 days ago it was brutally cold. Yesterday things started to turn around. Today it was close to 40 and the snow piles are settling. Maybe I can say good by to the treadmill for awhile. Hopefully.

From Karen on Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 22:04:26 from 69.171.160.57

Squirrels do not belong inside!! Can't wait for the ice to go away...

Stacy-we should have a celebratory "Ta-Ta to Treadmills" day (my luck a blizzard would come in the next day...) Glad to hear it is settling for you up there as well.

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