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2008
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Location:

MD,

Member Since:

Mar 30, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Marathons: Pre-Marine Corp Training Marathon, Marine Corp (5:24), DC Inagural (5:02), Pittsburgh.

National Half Marathon (end of March 2007) 2:18:01 (10:21)

St Pats.Shamrock 8k (Mar. 18, 2007) 45:47 (9:13)

Jingle Bell 10K 2006 60:43 (9:47)

Run for Victory 5k (2001) 27.52.1

Short-Term Running Goals:

In the next 6 months I would like to feel fitter, look fitter, run faster, and not feel like an elephant plodding along. I would like to improve my 5K times, and run a marathon in October. Goal for the marathon is 4:30. Not sure if this is possible....

Long-Term Running Goals:

Let's just get through the summer, then we can talk about long term running goals!

Personal:

Trying to get in shape through running. Not sure I enjoy it -- I feel it too much, I am too loud running.. it is not graceful. Not pretty. I have had some euphoric moments running, like when listening to Bon Jovi (I know...I know) or Tina Turner (you're simply the best!!) but these moments are not that often. I love how I feel after accomplishing a run.

I love the treadmill.... Love my ipod... blink 182 (are you feelin' this..) and a whole mish mash of other tunes that get me moving. I want to be better, faster, more graceful... and more accountable- therefore I am here.

 

 
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Sun, Aug 03, 2008
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18.000.0018.00

18 miles today--- and it felt ok!    I am thrilled that it felt ok.   I am not ridiculously tired, like usual.  I actually feel pretty pumped.   Hoping this will be a good week, in preparation for the Leesburg 20k.  I registered for this race, although I will miss the 20 mile run with my group, I want to conquor this race mentally.. need to get riley's rumble out of my mind and have a good run. 

Happy sunday!  It is a beautiful day here! 83 sunny and not too humid.   Talk soon.   Jill

 

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Comments
From jtshad on Sun, Aug 03, 2008 at 18:44:13

Awesome run! Your training is going well, keep it up and stay healthy...good luck at the 20K race.

From w on Mon, Aug 04, 2008 at 00:25:03

Isnt funny how you feel crappy after a run and then thirty minutes after that your planning on your next race? Thats called addiction my friend, and we are your annonomous friends. Addicts are we!

From Walter on Mon, Aug 04, 2008 at 00:26:04

oops that was from me.

From Lucia on Tue, Aug 05, 2008 at 16:21:32

Way to run Jill! You'll rock Leesburg on Sunday, and I'll be there to volunteer and cheer you on!

Addiction is certainly what it is, Walter. I am going through withdrawal right now, after only one day of not running! You of all people should be able to come up with some funny 12 steps to recover ... can you handle the challenge?

From Walter on Tue, Aug 05, 2008 at 17:46:09

Oh man! That is quite the challenge. I may be up for it although I may only be able to muster up 1 a day for 12 days! My first step to recovery is beverage of choice! You just worked hard and cutting out alcohol and fizzy drinks has been somewhat of a burden. So Drink up, youve earned it! But not too much because your probably light headed as it is but Celebrate! Do the robot dance or sprinkler or the running man whatever era your in.

From Walter on Tue, Aug 05, 2008 at 18:24:48

Ok I just thought of number 2! If you cant be an athlete, be an athletic supporter! That is by far my funniest! Ill keep thinking.

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