One foot... in front of the other.

ING Direct Philadelphia Half Marathon

Previous WeekRecent EntriesHomeJoin Fast Running Blog Community!PredictorHealthy RecipesJill's RacesFind BlogsMileage BoardTop Ten Excuses for Missing a RunTop Ten Training MistakesDiscussion ForumRace Reports Send A Private MessageMonth ViewYear View
Graph View
Next Week
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2008
15% off for Fast Running Blog members at St. George Running Center!

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.

 

 


Click to donate
to Ukraine's Armed Forces
Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
22.300.0022.30
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Race: ING Direct Philadelphia Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 02:20:10
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
13.100.0013.10

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: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments(11)
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.200.009.20

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.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments(6)
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
22.300.0022.30
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Debt Reduction Calculator
Featured Announcements