10 x state champion in high school (way back in the day!)
3 x USA team member
Short-Term Running Goals:
I would like to run an Olympic Trials Qualifier in the marathon.
I would also like to run on one more international team before I pack it in!
Stay healthy! (My biggest challenge!)
Long-Term Running Goals:
Run my whole life, and then live vicariously through my children. (just kidding) , but I do want to pass on a healthy lifestyle to them.
Help coach East High to a state championship. (hope it doesn't take a lifetime!)
Personal:
I've been running since I was nine. I'm married to a fellow runner who inspires and supports me. We have two children: Cole (4) and Lily (18 mos.) I help Bill Cobler coach cross country at East High School.
Took a few miles to warm up today. Didn't feel too bad after yesterday's tempo. I need to make sure not to get too excited and amp up too quickly. I may try to get another run this evening, but more likely will double up tomorrow. I'm right on track for 80 miles this week. 7:23 average.
AM: Early morning run trying out my new DS trainers. I wanted a lightweight trainer for longer workouts that give me more support than my flats. They felt good, but a little stiff in the toes. 9 miles. Felt great after a shorter day yesterday. I will run another 4 or 5 later.
20 minute warm up 1-2-3-4-5-5-4-3-2-1 minute intervals, with 1-1-2-2-3-3-2-2-1-1 minute recovery. 7:38, 7:12,6:52, 6:22, 6:31, 6:21, 6:39, 6:38, 6:32, 6:48, 6:25. 6:43 average. Foot is sore now. Time to ice. I'm not planning on a blazing fast lobg run, tomorrow.
