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ING Direct Philadelphia Half Marathon

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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, Sep 21, 2008

Race: ING Direct Philadelphia Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 02:20:10

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
13.10	0.00	13.10

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

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

Comments

From Lucia on Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 12:32:17

Jillzo! You did a great job out there, don't beat yourself up! It's always good to learn from our mistakes. There's always next time, and this was an unplanned race for you anyway. Let's go up there to beat up that 7-11 lady together!!!

It's great to hear you want to run faster - I can help you with that in a few weeks. We can run towards your house after work, and I can take the metro back. Let's do it!

From Walter on Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 18:51:02

Jillzo, its good that you ran it though, now you can be a better person from it. I think trying to urinate is hard to do back east! There are no places to go! lol Im sorry for the reality check here but when youve gotta go youve gotta go right! Im also surprised at the race not having enough porta potties there. But all in all proud of my J-runner for busting it in the chops. Ive had my bad races and it makes you better! Put it behind you and lets get signed up for the R&R Arizona! You Can Do It!

From jill on Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 19:58:30

Thanks Guys! Today my fortune in the newspaper said something like "now is the time to focus on your exercise and diet to be ready for the challenge ahead." Can you believe it?? Lucia & Wall-e. Road trip to 7-11 to get that crazy woman!! Also, I need to rock something again soon- my legs don't even hurt today! How bad is that!! My husband says that I did not concentrate since I stopped twice to pee, and once to chat with the pedic about salt. It is sorta true that I don't have a lot of focus through the discomfort. Wall-e and Lucia, you are like the complete opposite of me- long, lean and fast! I so want to be in your legs...and since I can't be, I will just have run with Lucia until I am stronger. Going to look for a 5 or 10k for saturday and do my long slow slog on sunday. Thanks for not writing to tell me I am crappy runner and should quit. Talk soon.

From Walter on Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 20:19:05

Wow Jill, they have you pegged to a T! Thats good you have recovered already. Keep up the good work. Another race next week! Awesome. Your becoming quite the lady runner! lol

From Lucia on Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 21:28:40

J-dawg, the Navy 5-miler is this Saturday, super flat course, and small race around Hains Point. Also, I'm volunteering at a 20 and/or 5-miler in Alexandria (Mt. Vernon area) on Sunday if you're interested.

So funny that you stopped to chat with about salt! Once I'm back to running I'll make you concentrate, or else...

From Jill on Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 09:00:46

Lucia- I was thinking about the penguin 10 miler on the towpath on Saturday and then the 12 miler with my slow group sunday. Maybe I shoudl do the 5 miler with more intensity? What do you think? Or, should I just get in the miles by doing the 10 at a 10min/mi. pace on saturday? When can we have lunch? Talk soon! Are you going to the ASAE dinner tonight?

From Lucia on Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 09:09:48

Jilly-o! If I were you, I would do the 5-miler and try to do it faster... Since it's a flat course you will do great and that will give you a boost of confidence. Then you can do the 12-miler as a recovery run with your group. I think you've done plenty of long runs and you've felt good during them, so the endurance part is definitely there. Check out Josse's blog - she's tapering for St. George but she says she's still doing some fast runs. Wall-e, what do you think?

Not going to the ASAE dinner unfortunately - those are so fun! Lunch Thursday or Friday would work for me! I can't wait to catch up with you!

From Walter on Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 09:21:40

Yeah as long as you are well warmed up I would do some speed. Dont get injured though! I dont want to have to make a 12 recovery list for you Jill!

From Jill on Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 10:13:48

My boss is co-chairing the dinner..so I have to go! Lunch friday would be AWESOME. Ok, I will sign up for the 5 miler! I will look at run washington to see where it is.. etc. Talk soon rockstars.. I love it. I now have east coast and west coast coaches. Its like I am J.Lo or something.. Maybe J.No.

Talk soon cuties.

From Jill on Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 10:17:02

Lucia- The Navy 5 miler is on Sunday... That is my long run with the group. So, I will do the Kensington 8k on Saturday and then the recovery run on sunday!

From Lucia on Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 10:19:44

You are, you are, Jillzo from the Block! :)

Sorry about the date mix-up - sounds like you have a good plan though! Nice to have so many races in the area, ha? Ok, I'll e-mail you about Friday, have a fabulous day!

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