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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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UGH!  Pretty sure I am sick (though if I don't admit it, I'm not, right??)  Very difficult time catching my breath even when doing nothing, and coughing like crazy.  Body sore (though i chalked that up to my hypothermia induced spasms from the other night...)

SO, i'll take today off and try to get extra rest--load up on emergen-C, Cold EZE and chocolate.  hate to miss a day, as I will have a hard time running this Thursday (LONG car ride).  BUT...gotta get healthy.

Had our Holiday Party for the homeless at work.  We were blesed by the amazing amount of volunteers and food that we received.  Drew came along and was busy wrapping gifts, moving furniture (to accomodate all of our lovelies), taking out trash and generally entertaining the masses.  I am always so overwhelmed with how much he likes to do volunteer work at the clinic (and how much we miss him there, now that he is away at college..sigh...)

Besides the wonderful zany antics that only homeless addicts with mental health issues offer, we were also entertained by a barbershop quartet and one of our clients that brought his electric guitar and amp.  What a wonderful day!

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