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Annapolis 10 Miler (10:40s)

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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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Race: Annapolis 10 Miler (10:40s) (10 Miles) 01:46:37
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I thought I was runing a lot faster.... I felt OK, but not great.     I am picking up on a couple of things:  1.) I get hot quickly, and hate baking in the sun.   2.) I am great with short little power hills, but need to get better on the long winding hills. 

I ran 10:40s- not great - but I will take it.  My ankle is pretty inflamed - the tibia malleolus and I am trying to ice it as much as possible.  It just gets stiff- and I could feel it a little out there. (Not making any excuses, just laying out the facts).  I think I need to concentrate on doing some intervals, to help increase my speed.  And, I need to drop like 5-6-7-8 lbs before the marathon... which feels nearly impossible, but it is true. and i think a 6 lb. reduction would help greatly.  

I checked out the times of those in my slow running group...  I think my time was the best... but I was only about 7 minutes faster than the heftiest gal in my running group.  What makes someone fast vs. slow?   Am I destined to be a slow runner?    

Anyway, I am off to the beach for a week, where I can ponder my future as a mediocre runner.  But, a runner nonetheless.    I have my ipod, 2 pairs of sneakers and lots of running clothes.   Right now, I am icing my ankle. I also bought this miracle creram called IB-Relief.. which has arnica, and ibuprophen in it.   I really like it- dulls the pain. 

Lucia, how did your friends do that ran this?  Were their times slower becuase of the hills?  

I guess the good news is that my PR is still awaiting me... I will get you eventually!    have a good week everyone!   I think I will actually really miss you while I am away!    :o)

 

 

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