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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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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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ha... three measly (?sp) miles.  BUT one little mile was done at an 8:00 minute mile pace... which I think was a first for that kind of speed.   I think I could have kept going too... and for the final .2 I tried to go at an under 8 pace, but I could feel the pulling in the ankle. 

Also, its getting dark here now at 7:45.  I really can't be out after dark, even though I live in a beautiful neighborhood, there was a woman raped 2 weeks ago on the trail just 1 mile from my house.  Hit on head and taken down... not good. 

Lucia- be careful out there! It was in RCP. 

Anyway, I have missed you guys a lot... Time to check in on Lucia and Wally.   Later kids!

 

 

 

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tonight I did the alberto salazar nike "get fast" training run on the treadmill.

it went a little somptin' like this:

10 minutes @ 10:30 pace.

2 min @ 9:20

2 min @10:30

2 min @ 9:10

2 min @10:30

2 min @ 9:20

2 min @10:30

2 min @ 9:22

2 min @10:30

2 min @ 8:55

2 min @10:30

2 min @ 8:05

2 min @10:30

10 min @ 10:30 

I just wanted to do something a little different.   It has been a long week at work... now I am icing my ankle... can really feel it.

Hope all is good for you!

 

 

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Counting this as slow miles.... although i hiked these miles... we kept a really fast pace - almost speed hiked Old Rag Mountain in the Shenendoahs. fun!

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Ran home from work....beautiful run up Massachusetts Ave to Wisconsin and all the way home....It was great!   Took an ice bath for the ankle.... stayed in for a chilly 10 minutes, and now about to hit the sack...  I am tired!  

Talk soon... Jill

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Race: ING Direct Philadelphia Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 02:20:10
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Not happy, but not surprised.   You get what you give, I guess.  I am a little disappointed - I feel like all the slow running is making me slower overall... becuase I have gotten too used to being comfortable out there.    After I finish the marathon, I am joining a faster training group so I can get uncomfortable...and hopefully quicker.   Boo.....   

A couple things I learned:   1.) Don't wear brand spankin' new sneakers on the big day. ( i know this, just figured, what the heck.)  2.) If the 7-11 woman tells you that you can't pee in her store, don't waste time begging... more on to the next shop with a public bathroom.   3.) If you have to pee at mile 2, you've over-hydrated, esp. when only 65 degrees. Don't drink so much.    

Clock Time 2:27:53

Chip Time 2:20:10

Pace 10:42

10 Km 1:03:25

10 Mi 1:45:41

 

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Ran home from work, picked up my brother at mile 4 and we ran about 3 together and then we parted ways and I ran home.   Exhausted, going to bed now.... sweet dreams.

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