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Riley's Rumble 13.1 -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, Jul 27, 2008

Race: Riley's Rumble 13.1 -half marathon (13.1 Miles) 02:30:00

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
13.10	0.00	13.10

Submitting this report from the comfort of my bed. Rumble rhymes with humble for a reason. This was the most insanely hilly course I could ever imagine running.

I felt like junk today running... from the first mile, I just did not feel good. At the turn around I was wondering how I would make it back. The people I run with who are usually at the back of the pack were breezing by me! I was perplexed.... I had the chills from mile 3-- could it have to do with the sunburn I got last week? I drank soooo much water and gatorade... Its hard to believe that I could have been dehydrated. I even put salt on my toast this morning. At mile 11 I found some strength - after 2 gel bloks, and actually really ran quickly the entire mile.

Wow- I am humbled. I will say that my ABSOLUTE highlight of the race, that inspired me to pick up the pace was seeing Lucia- fellow blogger (And, she does not call herself Argentine Rocket for nothing!!!!!) at mile maybe 5. This was awesome seeing Lucia- We recognized eathother by putting a pink tie of our shirts! After a quick hug and hello- we continued on our paths! Lucia, You Rock!

I don't know my final time. Once I have the official, I will enter it above. I remember that I finally crossed the line at about 2:30 --- hard to believe it was slower than a past 1/2 marathon where I ran 10:21s! The hills and general lethargy had a lot to do with it. At least I know that I have work to do! Going to try another in a few weeks so I can improve my time. Today was just a funky day! But again, seeing Lucia was worth the pain!

I am going to rest now-- happy Sunday.

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

Comments

From Lucia on Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 12:16:33

Jill! I'm sorry you didn't feel so great - Sometimes it just happens; don't get discouraged as you will have plenty of great races ahead. I guess I was mentally prepared for the hills, after seeing the course elevation profile and all, so being prepared for the worse got me thinking they weren't so bad. But I'm glad you thought they were awful, now I feel better about not having run a big PR. I wonder why you got the chills; you've been doing so great in your training runs! Hopefully you'll figure it out soon in time to rock your next race!

From Lucia on Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 12:18:17

Hey - it looks like you have to enter your distance here - it says total distance zero... Once you correct it, we'll both be at the top of the mileage board!

From Bonnie on Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 16:20:43

Good job getting out there and finishing what sounds like a tough race when you didn't feel good. This will make you mentally tough!

From Kim on Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 21:36:37

Hey Jill, Lucia said you looked beautiful when she saw you so nothing else should even matter! ha ha! Lots of people can run the perfect race, but a very few can look beautiful out there! :)

I think you should feel good about your effort! It sounds like a rough course! Keep up the great work!

From jill on Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 21:40:38

ha ha Kim- Thanks! I was not feelin' too beautiful out there today. I just simply had a bad- real bad- day! I am going to do another 1/2 soon- becuase I can not stand looking at this time! I know I can do waaayy better than this. It is almost surreal... I did stop a lot- talked to people at water stops, cuz after all, I could not push too much harder. Next time... True Bonnie- if i got through this, I can get through anything! Thanks for the comments!

From Burt on Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 21:54:54

Congratulations! Both you and Lucia are awesome!

From jtshad on Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 12:47:00

Congrats on running a tough race. Just think of it as strictly training and learning for your goal race(s) later this year.

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