Empty Nest Runner

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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, Apr 03, 2011

Total Distance

11.49

Hi-Line canal with Ashley T. Meant to do a 3 hour run. Started in the morn with cool temps and no wind. Ashley only had 70 minutes to do as she is tapering for Boston, so went out nice and easy in 7:50’s. On our way back to her car, wind started kicking and the sky began to change in an ominous fashion. Dropped Ash back at her car and went back out. At 11:00, it began to rain and by 11:20 it was full on snowing. What a change from the 84 degrees from yesterday!

Bailed soon after that since I already got in 17 yesterday…

When I got home, took a pretty pic of it snowing in the sun (don’t know how to download…) and 10 minutes later, my neighbors were jumping in their pool! Crazy Colorado weather!!

Arch still not feeling 100% so am going to make an appointment to see if I can get some dry needling done. Can still run, just don’t want to risk injury by changing my form to accommodate.

Confirmed travel plans with Squirrel!! Burt will be so jealous…can’t wait to spend some QT time with squirrel in Illinois…AND talked to our IT dept and they are going to look at my computer so *maybe* I can start blogging again….

Comments

From Scott Wesemann on Mon, Apr 04, 2011 at 18:17:55 from 66.239.250.209

It sounds like you're getting our weather. Shorts on Sat and several inches of snow on Sunday. Crazy! Fingers crossed for your computer.

From Burt on Mon, Apr 04, 2011 at 19:34:49 from 206.19.214.144

Where do I start?

Yes, I'm jealous. But she like me more, so I'm okay with it.

Did you ask your IT dept. if they would fix your computer so you can start blogging again? I think they might frown on that.

What are you doing spying on your neighbors while they swim???

From Brent on Tue, Apr 05, 2011 at 07:32:33 from 168.178.30.219

Coach K - 17 miles, then 11.49 - nice work. Alright, if I can ask, are you traveling for a race?

Stay Kool, b of bS rools out

From Squirrel on Tue, Apr 05, 2011 at 11:43:35 from 209.175.175.238

How did Burt find out that I like him more-was it the shirt that i sent that said "Squirrels like Burt" ?? LOL!!!

From Burt on Tue, Apr 05, 2011 at 12:19:59 from 72.223.90.79

It took some fancy detective work to figure out where that came from. lol.

From Karen on Tue, Apr 05, 2011 at 16:41:09 from 173.14.8.17

Scott--YAY 78 degrees today after scraping ice and snow yesterday morning...

Burt-She likes U more??WHAT? Well, at least I get to see her first! SO, IT will be happy that I ma getting my "home" computer fixed, so I stop bloggin with my "work" computer. I actually brought my home computer in to work today and the super IT guy said it is just a power suplly thingee. SO, he is going to help me fix it on SUnday!! YAY!

Brent_ Yep! Going to Illinois for the Illinois Marathon April 30 and get to hang out with Squirrel who is making her world debut in the half marathon!!

Squirrel--I am hurt...weep...u like me better, right??

From Squirrel on Tue, Apr 05, 2011 at 16:57:17 from 209.175.175.238

Karen-of course I like you better, just don't tell Burt cuz then he won't reveal where he purchased his running outfit and I want to get that for my first race!!!

From Burt on Tue, Apr 05, 2011 at 17:06:31 from 206.19.214.144

Now you're flirting with the IT department??? On the creepy scale from less creepy to super creepy it goes - clowns, Burt, carnies, IT department.

From rAtTLeTrAp on Tue, Apr 05, 2011 at 17:28:30 from 75.196.42.56

Be careful Burt, some of those IT guys are also scary bikers.

From Burt on Tue, Apr 05, 2011 at 17:32:59 from 206.19.214.144

Oops. Oh hey Mike! How's it going? Nothing to see here. Just move along.

From Karen on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 13:15:00 from 173.14.8.17

I AHVE to get my computer fixed...otherwise I would miss all of THIS. And THIS makes me giggle!

SO, didn't know I was flirting with IT, but looks like now I am making him dinner Sunday night...hmmm....funny thing is, I don't actually cook! Hmmm...carnies...

Truth is, my neighbors are carnies, which is why you HAVE to look at them while they are swimming...

From Karen on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 13:18:04 from 173.14.8.17

Squirrel--hate to tell you, but that is NOT a neat sweater that Burt was wearing in his last race...

From Squirrel on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 13:19:32 from 209.175.175.238

Dinner-ok, that is a whole new level!

From Brent on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 13:20:27 from 168.178.30.219

K-Power, alrright, if your not going to tell me what race you have sunday, run your guts out, go a little crazy, I expect a detailed race report. My favorite race finish picture, hands in a fist both high in the air as you cross the finish line.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

From Squirrel on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 13:20:51 from 209.175.175.238

Oh not good to dress like Burt? I am new at this!! Thanks Coach K

From Squirrel on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 13:22:47 from 209.175.175.238

AND....dress like Burt on Sunday!! I will be waiting anxiously to read what you have been up to on Sunday.

From Karen on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 13:27:27 from 173.14.8.17

Hmmm...biker AND IT? HELLLLOOOOOO Rattletrap!

If my foot is feeling ok, I plan to do a local 20 miler as my last "long" run before my taper. I will plan to marathon pace for 17 of the miles and then jog the last 3...so not totally racing....

From Scott Wesemann on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 13:39:33 from 66.239.250.209

"creepy to super creepy it goes - clowns, Burt, carnies, IT department."

I can verify this 100%

From Burt on Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 13:44:34 from 206.19.214.144

We have now managed to insult and offend everyone on the blog in one way or another.

From Karen on Thu, Apr 07, 2011 at 14:36:19 from 173.14.8.17

WOW! And it's only Wednesday!

From Squirrel on Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 11:37:52 from 75.105.128.36

Hope your 20 miler went great! thought of you while i was running Sunday.

From Squirrel on Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 13:48:10 from 209.175.175.238

Where are you? I miss you!!! Did that techie eat your meal and not fix your computer?

From Karen on Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 16:30:26 from 173.14.8.17

Aww! I miss everyone too! I cancelled the IT guy when he disclosed that he has had a crush on me for a bit...worried about boundary issues...so still computerless. I see the doc on Monday. I slipped on some water on the floor at work which made it worse...sigh...

From Burt on Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 17:28:41 from 206.19.214.144

Well, you're never going to get anywhere in life because pretty much everyone has a crush on you. Even Squirrel has a crush on you. Sorry about the slip. There's a lawsuit for ya.

From Scott Wesemann on Mon, May 02, 2011 at 12:56:13 from 66.239.250.209

Congrats on your marathon! You're FAST!

From on Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 15:03:25 from 96.42.97.36

Hey Karen,

Glad to see you are doing well after so many years. I was just doing a bit of web surfing and found you here. I am not trying to bother you, only wanted to say that I am happy you are doing well.

From an old friend who knew you, Bonnie, and your dobermans (ok, I met them once). Good to see you are still running.

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