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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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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Sun, Sep 07, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
20.00	0.00	20.00

Ok, gang, I am back..... Ran 20 miles on Sunday. And, this was what I needed to re-ignite the fire. Or at least get a spark going again!

I had a wonderful vacation- ran only 3 times... for a weeks total of 20 miles... not very good, but I really think I needed to give the ankle- tendon a break. In fact, I am sitting at my desk right now, stretching it out and thinking taht I need to pop a few advil.

I feel the tendon really ache- when I walk up stairs, run uphill etc... The thing is, once I get going, I actually feel pretty good. I think thet once I warm up the tendon, it feels a lot better. Yesterday, on Monday, it really did not hurt. Today, Tuesday morning, I can really feel it. So, I will quit complianing, and continue to ice it. It just kind of dampens my rinning spirit a little to know I have a little nagging thing that I have to think about.

Anyway, I signed up for the Philly half marathon on the 21st... and I am totally excited for a road trip to Philly. The 20 miler on Sunday felt great! I ran it much faster than our LSD pace. I ran the first 7 slow, then picked it up considerably and probably averaged 10 miute miles for the entire run. I felt good and strong- and it did not feel like 20 miles. I think that the rest really helps, so I know that tapering will really help me feel rested for the marathon... but I am not at that point yet... so until then, I will keep truckin'.

Also, can you believe that lance is coming out of retirement!? Crazy. I think all his women chasing has made his retirement more exhausting than his years of racing!

Later guys and gals... Happy to be back!

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00

Comments

From Lucia on Tue, Sep 09, 2008 at 14:45:16

Welcome back girl! You are going to rock Philly! Nice work getting back out there, sometimes some rest is what we need to come back stronger.

Shocking news about Lance, I hope he wins!

From walter on Tue, Sep 09, 2008 at 20:39:49

Oh my jillzo minillzo, Ive been going crazy making fun of other people on here and getting in trouble. Im glad your back to help level out the playing field. Some runners on here (including myself) need more than a break from running, they need a life! We all just need to lighten up. lol No I wasnt insinuating that I make fun of you. But I can certainly try. lol Thats good you felt good after a nice long run. Oh and yes Im jealous of the R&R you were able to muster up! Cheers

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