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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, Feb 13, 2011
Total Distance
15.75

Slow and Easy wins the race...

After my 17 miles yesterday, thought it would to the ol' body good to shake out a little bit.  Thoroughly enjoying the 60 degree weather, I ran in pursuit of flatness and found myself in Bear Creek Park--which of course has no flatness (but no where near as hilly as Deer Creek, whcih was yesterday...).  SO, took it super sleazy, easy and practiced my fueling strategies.  Carried a hand held with some gu and power bar chews (cuz they totally taste like candy), and just enjoyed my day out in the park.  Marathoner Matt joined me for the first 10 and then I opted to do 5.75 more cuz I still had some fuel and some water.

Ran out of both and just decided to stop.  I am no longer wondering why my "friends" call my Gump.  So this was a Gumpalicious run!

Comments
From Scott Wesemann on Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 12:39:43 from 66.239.250.209

33 miles in two days? Awesome! Nice weekend Karen. You are really putting in some good time. *Good game*

From Karen on Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 21:17:14 from 69.171.160.169

Thanks Scott!! Trying to take advantage of some incredible weather and awesome running partners! but now I hurt...

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