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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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Sat, Nov 27, 2010
Total Distance
9.00

Took yesterday off to nurse sprain.

Drew had pseudo tempo work to do today.  First workout for him after his break! 

20 minutes warm-up

Long (sub) tempo.  Did not trust ankle and did not want to concentrate on my footing, so did workout at the track.  30 minute steady pace at 6:52 pace.  First 10 minutes more like 7:10's until I took a layer off and then sub split to average 6:50.  Goal was to not get lapped by Drew 3xs (did get lapped twice).  Got dark around 20 minutes in, so really had to focus to keep on pace.

Greatly inspired by watching how smooth and effortless the workout was by Drew.  He helped give me the focus I needed to maintain and as the workout progressed, I got happier and happier!!!  No pain in the ankle during workout!

thanks Drew for driving me to excel today!  love to watch you run.

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