| 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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| Night Sleep Time: 22.50 | Nap Time: 2.00 | Total Sleep Time: 24.50 | |
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12 miles today in 90 degree heat and super humid conditions. We had several runners in our group call it quits early. the heat was bearable on the trails, but by the time we got downtown, just past the lincoln memorial, the sun was really brazing and I could feel it on my shoulders. After mile 8 I stopped to get more water- and I rang out my ponytail.... YIKES- there was probably a pint of water that fell to the ground.
I feel really good now... the last mile was tough, because it was uphill past the US Capitol and to Union station, but I was thrilled to make it- came home took a shower, jumped into bed with my legs elevated and passed out for nearly 2 hours.
I always look at runner blogs and think- "wow, he/she is awesome for running 12 or 14 miles" Happy I can be in awe of myself today!
This is a good chance for me to begin to really step up my mileage...which I need to do- so we will see how I do this week.... More heat and humidity to come! Thanks for your comments! Have a good week.
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| Night Sleep Time: 6.50 | Nap Time: 2.00 | Total Sleep Time: 8.50 |
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today was an other hot and steamy day-with the mercury reaching 96. My brother and I agreed to run at 8pm. So I raced home from work, changed and jumped in the hammock to relax. In came the thunder and lightening! And, it was a very strong storm- kind of scary and exciting at the same time.
Jason arrived and off we went right after it stopped raining. It felt great - and we went a bit faster than usual. I am nervous that Jason is gaining speed and strength and endurance faster than me, and I fear he will not want to run with me much longer! But, I also realize I am being kind of silly - Jason likes having a running buddy and who better than me, his sister?!
Anyway, I am so happy that I got out tonight. Mother nature is not going to hold me back! No, no... I got to keep on movin'
Talk soon- happy running! |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.34 | 0.00 | 5.34 |
| Ran tonight with Jason and Greg. It was fun... I love my husband (Greg), the animal athlete, very much, but I love the time I can spend with my brother running together. We were very close, used to live in the same building, so when I moved and got married, I lost that closeness. Now, we have training for the marathon to do together. It sounds mean, but I wish Greg did not want to come with us. Eeek... I feel bad saying this! But, I love Greg and we do so many things together so I kind of wish I had this one thing to do exclusively with my bro. Anyway, very glad that we all got out there tonight and ran! Sorry for venting tonight! Happy running! Can you believe tomorrow is thursday already?!! Awesome! |
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| Night Sleep Time: 22.50 | Nap Time: 2.00 | Total Sleep Time: 24.50 | |
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