| Location: Glen Rose,TX,USA Member Since: Nov 26, 2007 Gender: Female Goal Type: Other Running Accomplishments: SGM 2009 3:29:18
HobbleCreek 2009 1:39:23
FWRC 15 K 2011 1:15:32
DesNews 10K 2009 44:19
Fireman's Fund 5K 2012 21:41
5 Marathons, including Boston 2009 Short-Term Running Goals: Have fun and enjoy running. Work on my fear of racing and learn to enjoy this "season of chaos" that is currently my life.
Long-Term Running Goals: Continue running and living an active life Personal:
"If you take care of the little things, the big things take care of themselves." - Bill Jacobsen |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 1567.02 | 193.35 | 1760.37 |
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| Aqua Mizuno Miles: 98.64 | Blue Mizuno Miles: 270.62 | Asics Miles: 39.76 | Pink Mizuno Miles: 18.60 | Metallic Mizuno Miles: 351.52 | Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 361.62 | Pink #2 Miles: 274.87 | Metallic #2 Miles: 81.44 | Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 217.01 | Nike Air Pegasus #2 Miles: 11.25 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Met my fellow BBK group at the JRP trail this morning. I have been somewhat frustrated lately because my pace has slowed down and the effort is still the same. Tuesday's run was a prime example. When I got there and felt the wind I was sure that today would be no different. Somewhere in the low 9's and a hard effort. I was pleasantly surprised. I felt great today and the hill that I normally hate even wasn't too bad. We finished 8 as a group and then I stayed with Mike, Peggy and Jamison to add on a little more. I ran 1 more mile out with them and then turned around and headed back on my own. I dropped the pace and started feeling good and decided to push the last mile. Mile 10 was 7:38 - Wahoo! My ave pace for the run was 8:38 - finally back where I would like it to be. What a great way to start 2009. Happy Running! | |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 12.00 | 0.00 | 12.00 |
| Cheris and I were going to meet to run 13 today, but with the snow we decided to play it safe and stay indoors. I met Eric and Alan at the oval for some mental training. The first 9 flew by and then they left and I was on my own for some more. I picked up the pace for the next 3. It was pretty empty in the beginning but was packed by the end. The US Speedskating team was warming up and Apollo Anton Ohno was there as well. Kind of cool to be running on the same track as an Olympic Gold Medalist. Ave Pace 9:00 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.51 | 0.00 | 5.51 |
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Ran this morning with Paula. We had a great time despite the cold. I had over dressed and shedded a jacket at about mile 1. It was icy on the side streets but the main roads were dry so we opted to stick to those and dodge cars. The rest was great. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.25 | 2.00 | 5.25 |
| I was so excited to run in sunny San Diego and thought that 49 degrees sounded wonderful, BUT a long sleeve T and shorts were not quite warm enough. Once I had warmed up I decided since I was short on time I would do some speed work. I ended up feeling really good by the end and my last mile was 7:33. Ave Pace 8:20 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.38 | 0.00 | 5.38 |
| Today was one of the most icy runs I have ever had. There was black ice everywhere. We thought once we got on the main road it would be better and then once we made it to the Lake Park trail we would be fine, but there was black ice the entire time. We took it really slow and made it home safe, but not the smartest decision. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.50 | 0.00 | 9.50 |
| Ran with the BBK in the horrible wind, pretty much a horrible run except for the company. Not much more to say. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 13.10 | 0.00 | 13.10 |
| Met up with fellow BBK'ers and we ran a proposed route for the Riverton 1/2 marathon. I complained my way through the run - thanks to everyone who put up with it, especially Michelle. But when all was said and done it was a good run. It will be fair course with some good hills along the way. We had a lot of ice and snow on the trail segments and at a couple of points we had to walk. Our pace was all over the place because of that but we ended with 8:44 which considering some of the conditions, not too bad. I need a major attitude adjustment before Painters. One week to get my act together and start enjoying running again because this week was miserable.
Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Ran on the treadmill in Alaska. Most of you know how I feel about the treadmill and the start of today's run was more of the same. The first treadmill I was on did not show the distance, just calories and time and after 5 min of trying to run and fiddle with it, I gave up and moved to the other. This one showed the distance but my ipod dropped and needed to be reset, so a few more minutes of running and trying to fix things. I finally got going and did some hill repeats with equal recovery but picked up the pace in between sets. It ended up being a really good run, especially since the alternative was running when it is -30. Ave Pace 8:40 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.65 | 0.00 | 6.65 |
| Paula and I ran together today. We had a great relaxing run and enjoyed catching up with each other. Nice to be back outside, but I have come to realize that I have no concept of pace. My garmin was dead and I thought we were going so much faster than we were, but what's done is done. Ave Pae 9:41 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| BBK Run. We had a really big group and a great run. | |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| I had a really rough day Thursday and was completely exhausted by the time we got to SG. I went to bed early and told myself to sleep as long as I could and then run. I enjoyed the sleeping in but by the time I got up it was late so I spent the day hiking with my family. We had a great time in Snow Canyon and my kids must be pretty deprived because they love hiking. Happy Running!
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Painters 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:48:19 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.10 | 3.10 | 13.20 |
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I had been dreading today for weeks. I just have not been feeling the need to race, but needed to get this out of the way for the Runner's Series. I drove over with Marcie and then met up with Cheris, Michelle M, Dean and Kris. We had planned to start slow and do a progressive run. We ended up starting a little faster than we had planned but it was a good run. I felt really good until the last two miles and was really worried about keeping up with Michelle and Cheris as they dropped down to MP for 2009. It was more mental than physical but I was happy to run with Julie for a few minutes. I ended up right in goal and PR'd for a non-aided course. I actually really liked the course and would like to run it again. They had changed the course and it ended up measuring long for everyone - I measured 13:18 but I forgot to start my watch as well.
It was great to see everyone afterwards and catch up with Christi and some friends of ours that we haven't seen in years. This was a good way to start 2009 and to stick with my goal of enjoying running. Ave Pace 8:13 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.25 | 1.00 | 6.25 |
| Paula called and canceled because she had sick kids and I was so tempted to get back in bed because I hate being alone in the dark. But I was brave and went out and actually had a good run. I ran the "big block" and I could tell my legs were tired going up the hill but not horrible. I changed the route a bit from our usual to give me more mileage and then I received the benefit of having the last 1.5 down hill - hence 1 fast aided mile. Ave Pace 8:41 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.00 | 1.00 | 9.00 |
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Met up with the BBK for hill repeats this morning. We had a good warm up and a slow pace and then did 4 repeats up the Glenmore hill. We then did an quick paced rest and then 3 more repeats, back up the other hill and to our cars. I was pretty nervous about how I would feel, but I ended up feeling really good and enjoyed the work out. Ave Pace 9:13 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.15 | 0.00 | 6.15 |
| Met Paula this morning for a recovery run. We had a good recovery pace and enjoyed catching up with her. It was foggy this morning and the extra humidity made it even colder. I do need more sleep because I was exhausted afterwards. Ave Pace 9:08 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.10 | 1.00 | 9.10 |
| Met up with the BBK today. We ran a 3 mile warm up and then did 3 sets of 2 miles each. It was an okay workout, I just struggled today. Now I have a horrible stomach ache - I can only attribute it to breathing this toxic air. Ave Pace 8:32 (not counting the warm up, forgot to start the garmin) Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.75 | 0.00 | 4.75 |
| Met up with Paula this morning for an easy run. My legs are completely thrashed and tired so I knew we had to take it really easy. Would have like a little more but I was back home and tired of breathing gunk. Legs need a massage and some scrapping. Ave Pace 9:43 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 14.00 | 0.00 | 14.00 |
| Met Cheris, Julie, Dean, Kris and Allen for our SJ 1/2 marathon run. Great company! The first 8 miles had a lot of up hill and into the wind. Add the rain and it was a lot like SGM. Glad it is done. I felt really good until about 12.5 -13 and my hip hurts. It went away but more stretching is needed. Ave Pace 8:48 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Met Paula for our run this morning. We decided that with the snow and ice we would stay on the side streets to avoid the cars. Not a bad run but my legs are still so tired. I am not sure why or what is going on, but I am sure some of it is stress related. I twisted my ankle with about a mile left but it was fine afterwards. Ave Pace 9:34 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Chose sleep instead of running. I slept for about 1.5 hrs before midnight and then did not fall back asleep until around 3:30 am. I told my self if I was still up at 4:30 when my alarm went off I would go running. Fell asleep to soon. Not sure if I will be able to get a run in later today but will try my best. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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Paula and I went to the Oval this morning to avoid the wind. We did a progressive run and I really have no idea of pace or mileage because I did not count laps. It was at least 5 but from there I am not sure. She is always fun to run with and did a great job listening to me complain, but now.......no more complaining. I am done! Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.70 | 3.50 | 9.20 |
| Met up with my BBK friends for a cold run on the JRP. We had a good group today and warmed up for about 4.5 miles and then did 3.5 miles at tempo pace and then cooled down for a mile. Our tempo pace was progressive starting out at about 7:45 - 8:00 and ending at 7:00 - 7:15. This was the first good run I have had in a while which makes me very happy. I think part of it was because instead of focusing on a pace or number to aim for, I ran by feel. If you had told me that we would be in the low 7's, my mental blockade against fast would have taken over. Better to go by feel. Ave Pace 8:31 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 2.00 | 12.00 |
| Run was harder than it should have been. Electrolyte issue afterwards. Violently ill. | |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.13 | 0.00 | 6.13 |
| Ran with Paula. I was pretty nervous after Saturdays issues but the run was pretty good. I took it easy and never pushed hard. I am having some soreness right below my left knee on the outside. I am thinking some massage and scraping will help. Ave Pace 9:34 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
| Met the BBK this morning. I ran the warm up with Kris and had a great chat with her. We then started the workout and we were doing hills today. I was okay going up, but the coming down was killing my left knee and lower leg (same issue as yesterday). I did two of the mile repeats and then decided to leave the group and cool down. I am sad that I did not finish the work out but I need to fix my leg before it gets worse. I scraped it a little last night and my husband has been warned that tonight he will be working on it. I also scheduled a massage for tomorrow. I am rethinking my plans over the next couple of weeks though. I am going back to India for 2 more weeks of training and was gearing up for some treadmill workouts, but I am now thinking I might just take some time off and give my body a break. It is 10 weeks until Boston and I would rather get this taken care of now then deal with it in March or April. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.64 | 0.00 | 2.64 |
| Met Paula this morning for an easy run. I was unsure what would happen and I felt great until 2.5 and then the pain came back. I decided to stop and walk home and not push it. Now, what to do about my fat, lazy self............ Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.11 | 0.00 | 4.11 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| I am in India and resting my IT band. I was so worried about how this trip was going to affect my training for Boston, but in reality it could not have come at a better time. I am stretching and trying to help it get better. I might try a little running tomorrow and if not at least some cross training. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.20 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
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Well I found where they moved the treadmills from my last visit. They made a brand new nice fitness center at the hotel. This is a good thing. They have hidden the controls to the A/C and have it too warm. This was a bad thing, nothing like running in a sauna. I stretched again last night and was actually feeling really well. I started out just to see how I felt and while no major pains there were a few aches along the way. I am happy though with the run and especially the pace. I am sore now, so I know that I need to stretch more. I am going to try to get into a routine of stretching after the run and again at night to help these issues. Ave Pace 8:53 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.10 | 0.00 | 3.10 |
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I decided to see how I was holding up after yesterday and I made it about 1K before some pain set in. I had only planned on 5K today and that is what I got in, but it was enough. Still more stretching is needed and I will probably take off a day or two from running. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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My plan to take a couple of days off is going really well despite any of my efforts. I forgot to turn my alarm on last night and so I slept and slept. I slept until I heard some noises in the hall and I was getting upset and thought who is making so much noise so early in the morning. I rolled over to look at the time and it was 2 hrs past when my alarm was supposed to go off - Who knew I could sleep that late. My schedule is all messed up because I go to bed around 3 am and then get up around 9:30 - 10:00 am so that I can be to the office by 1pm and work until 2 am. Crazy! Oh, well... Rest is good.
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.10 | 0.00 | 3.10 |
| Ran in the sauna again. My leg felt better but I stopped early because there was a strange guy and I was feeling uncomfortable. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.20 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
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Sauna run again. Talked to a guy from Shanghai for a while. The treadmill kept stopping and had to be turned off and on and he said it was because I run to fast.....little did he know that I am slow. Today was much better. After assessing yesterday's run and how I felt I realized I needed to eat more calories (can't believe that is my issue) and that I was dehydrated. Did better yesterday with both and today was much better. Not sure on a pace because I had to keep restarting the treadmill but somewhere between 8:45 and 9:00. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.33 | 0.00 | 6.33 |
| Met Paula for a run in beautiful 48 degree weather. We took it fairly easy because I was unsure how I would feel - Leg good, Lungs not so good. I hate trying to build back up. Glad to be home. Ave Pace 9:14 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 6.33 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.30 | 0.00 | 7.30 |
| Met the BBk's for a hill work out. I took it easy again but felt
better than yesterday. I was pretty slow but happy that I felt good
and no real pain. We did hill repeats and then some 1/4 mile pick
ups. I picked it up a little on the end and could feel some tightening
- but a successful day! Thanks Kelli for running with me and keeping me company :)
Ave Pace 9:04 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.12 | 0.00 | 5.12 |
| Ran with Paula this morning. We took a new trail out in Lake Park and really like it. My leg was tight again and I stretched good before starting and a few times during the run but felt good towards the end. Can't remember my ave pace - will have to check when I get home. Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 5.12 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
| Finally getting around to blog my run today. I spent last night scraping my leg and trying have some massage but it is so tight and painful. Today it is nice and purple from the scraping but pain free during the run. I met the BBK's for extra mileage but more importantly for extra warm up which I realized I needed after missing Tuesdays. We then did 2 min at MP and 1 min at 5K pace. Felt good, just a little twinge on the 5k part but overall good. More scraping tonight and a light day tomorrow. Glad to start feeling like my normal self. No ave pace - garmin needed be reset and I did not know how to do it. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.25 | 0.00 | 4.25 |
| Met Paula for a snowy morning run. We took it easy and the leg held up okay. Ave Pace 9:24 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.00 | 4.00 | 12.00 |
| Met most of the BBK's for a Saturday morning run. It was strange starting in daylight but it was still freezing cold! Today was a good test for my leg and it felt pretty good. I should have ice bathed afterwards but I wimped out. As always the company was great and what makes the run enjoyable. Ave Pace 8:35 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.50 | 0.00 | 6.50 |
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Met Paula and we enjoyed the warm weather. The pace was good for a recovery run and my leg was a little tight and I stretched a couple of times along the way. Ave Pace 9:04 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 6.50 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.20 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
| I really did not want to run today because of the howling wind all night long, but the guilt of not being able to run yesterday got me out the door. I met Paula and we decided to go east/west to avoid a headwind and actually ended up having a good run. My leg was tight again and I need to be more diligent about my stretches. It is interesting though because usually after about 4-5 miles it goes away - maybe it just needs more of a warm up. Ave Pace 9:00 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 6.20 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.30 | 0.00 | 7.30 |
| Met the BBK for our work out today. I went for the extra mileage at 5:15 but also had to leave early today. The first part of our work out was a 3 mile tempo run with lots of hills, I am still taking in pretty easy because of my leg so my tempo was slow paced but still the hills were difficult. My goal is to just stay healthy and get through Boston. Ave Pace 8:57 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.27 | 0.00 | 3.27 |
| Nice easy run with Paula. Feel a little guilty for only 3 miles but need to stay under 45 for the week. Gearing up for 20 tomorrow. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 20.00 | 0.00 | 20.00 |
| Met the regular Saturday group for our first 20 miler as we prepare for Boston. I was very nervous and was preparing myself for the possibility that I might not be able to keep up or have to quit because my longest run in preparation was a 14 miler 5 weeks ago. ( I missed 16 & 18 because I was in India). I was pleasantly surprised that I felt great until about mile 17 and I really began to tire. I did stay with the group the entire time and we had a good pace. I knew we would be running the hill at the Daybreak Temple and I was okay with that until I saw it. I have never wanted to just close my eyes and run so bad, but the desire to not fall and get hurt made me keep them open. Ice bath aftwards for 20 min and other than tired hips and calfs, I am still feeling pretty good at the end of the day! Ave Pace 8:47 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.60 | 0.00 | 6.60 |
| Ran with Paula this morning. Felt pretty good but I could tell I was still tired. Both knees were twingy so I need more stretching and work on my quads. Ave Pace 9:28 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 6.60 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.60 | 0.00 | 6.60 |
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Met the BBK's today. There was lots of snow on the JRP and at 13 degrees so the pace was slow. Quite possibly my slowest pace ever with them. We warmed up and then did hill repeats on a new hill Cheryl found us. It was a good workout but slowed down due to the elements. I had to leave early again :( Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.50 | 0.00 | 7.50 |
| Ran with Paula this morning. We ran a route we haven't run in quite some time. It is 3.5 miles on a gradual uphill and then 3.5 back down. Left knee (IT band) felt good but now I have a new pain in my right knee.........getting frustrated. Ave Pace 9:01 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 7.50 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.42 | 0.00 | 7.42 |
| Met the BBK for the extra mileage work out and we got a preview of the "real" workout. It was up hill, down hill, up hill, down hill...... While hills are something I need to work on, staying healthy and not further aggravating my knees is more important. I rebelled and recruited Kelli for a less hilly run. Scott came along to keep us safe and we ran on 13 west. I feel bad for missing the work out but my legs are very, very grateful! Ave pace 9:01 Happy Running!
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Spectrum 10K (6.2 Miles) 00:47:14, Place overall: 37, Place in age division: 7 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.58 | 6.20 | 13.78 |
| I was nervous leading up to today because my knees had been bothering me all week. After the drive to SG, my hips were tight and really beginning to ache. Dusty, my sweet sister in law, worked on my hips and VOILA - no pain! Marcie and I met at my parents and ran to catch the buses up to the start. We ran 3.38 for our warm up. We were going to try to stay together but got separated right after the start. I was on my own and it took me a couple of mile to get my rhythm but I ended up feeling really good. I was unsure of the last half of the race becuase the route was different than when I ran it 2 yrs ago, so I ended up holding back a little because I was unsure of the last 2 miles. I finished with a time of 47.14 which is a PR. It is 1 min faster than my DesNews 10k in 2008 and 5 min faster than my Spectrum 10K in 2007. I am very happy with my time, but I need to get over my mental block of pushing hard because I could have done better. I am extremely happy that I felt great and I am ready to finish training for Boston. Ave Pace 7:36 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 13.78 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
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Met my friend Paula and my not so good friend the wind this morning. We opted for an east/west run to avoid the nasty south headwind. I felt pretty good. I am sore from Saturday and there was some tightness in my left knee but I was still able to run. Off to Dallas for 2 days of treadmilling........I am going to try to enjoy it. Ave Pace 9:13 Happy Running! ***I love it when my husband reads my mind! He ordered me a new pair of running shoes in PINK to match my clothes for Boston! He really had to reach outside of himself because he normally only orders me blue. What a great surprise to an otherwise depressing day!***
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
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AM: Ran 6.6 on the hotel treadmill. I was doing the "Newton Hill Workout" from Julie and I started out way to fast. I finished half of it and had to get off and get ready for work. Want to try again but smarter and slower. PM: Ran 3.4 on the hotel treadmill after riding the bike for 10 min while waiting. My legs started out trashed but ended up feeling good. I am sure my legs will be heavy and tired tomorrow. Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 10.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.20 | 0.00 | 7.20 |
| Tried to run yesterday, but the treadmill was taken and I could not wait. I had only brought indoor clothes and it was too cold outside. Met Paula this morning. We warmed up for 2.5 miles and then did hill repeats to simulate the BBK workout I missed today. Only our hill was tiny (but longer) compared to what we run at Parkway Palisades. We finished up with a 1.5 mile cool down. Ave Pace 9:01 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.11 | 0.00 | 7.11 |
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Met Paula this morning. We had a good recovery run from yesterday and tried to not to push to hard because tomorrow is a 20 miler day. Tried out the new pink "Boston" shoes - worked great! Ave Pace 9:17 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 7.11 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 13.27 | 7.00 | 20.27 |
| Met the other Boston bound BBK's for our second 20 miler. I felt much better going into today because one was already behind us. It was also very nice that the wind was from the south and only 7 of our miles were into the wind. Felt really good and started pushing too early and thought I was going to die the last two miles, both were into the wind and one was up hill but the pace for them were 8:09 and 8:00 so still faster. Need to work a little bit more on pacing but it was a good run. Michelle N and Michelle M treated us to chocolate milk and bagels afterwards - THANK YOU! Ice bath for 15 min aftwards. Ave Pace 8:25 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 20.25 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.50 | 0.00 | 6.50 |
| Met Paula before the snow started. We started out and about 1.5 miles into the run decided we were over dressed and shedded a layer. The snow started picking up right after that. Two stops to stretch my hips along the way, but no soreness from Saturday's 20 miler, just heavy, heavy legs. Our pace was good except the first mile was in the 10's. My first mile is always so slow and it really affects our overall pace, not quite sure what to do. Ave Pace 9:16 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.50 | 0.00 | 9.50 |
| Met the BBK's at Peggy's house for the "extra mileage" at 5:15 and warmed up and then began the warm up. We did a 4 -3-2 -1 interval two times and then some .25 mile repeats with equal recovery. Great work out. Ave pace was 8:40 up until 8 miles when my garmin died. Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 9.50 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Nice easy recovery run with Paula. My legs were feeling fatigued from yesterdays work out and my IT band tightened as we went along. More stretching........ Ave Pace 9:47 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| I woke up at 4:30 to hail pelting my windows and the wind blowing like mad. I went back to bed thinking I would get up in an hour and run on the treadmill. Woke up 2 /12 hrs later (must have been really tired) as the kids were getting up for school. Missed the morning run and it was a sign for the rest of the day. 8:00 am - 1 hr conference call to discuss transition of a client 10:00 am - 30 min conference call on the same topic 10:30 - 3:30 - mgmt meeting - no FOOD! I was pretty cranky by the end 3:45 - 5:00 - conference call about the same transition 5:00 - 6:00 - meeting with employee 6:00 - 7:30 - work phones calls result 100+ emails to deal with result two: 6 miles on the treadmill - I HATE THE TREADMILL!!! Ave Pace 9:01 Glad the day is over!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 6.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| I had to make up for yesterday so I got up early and got in 3 miles before meeting Paula. Ran 4 easy with her because she is running the Riverton Half tomorrow. Another 3 on my own. Ave Pace 8:47 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 4.00 | 13.00 |
| I was missing the Riverton Half because my daughters have softball and I am coaching my two youngest girls team and cannot miss. I made a plan to run out to my sisters and then run with her group that way I would not be tempted to sleep in. I started at 5:30 and did a good paced warm up for 3.25 miles all up hill. Ran up 5600 W to the golf course and had a good pace for those miles. Recovered for .75 and prepared for the 4 tempo miles I was planning. Started the tempo and my splits were: 7:58 steep down and then back up and then gradual downhill 7:52 flat, slight up hill 7:56 slight up hill and the a short down hill 7:33 flat as a pancake I am so happy with this part of the work out. I have a very hard time doing speed work on my own and with a harder warm up I was unsure how I would feel. One mile cool down to my sisters house. Ave pace for these 9 miles: 8:37 Part II: Met my sister Andee, and her neighbors and had a fun run with them. These are the reward for the previous 9 miles. It was great to meet her friends and she has a great group to run with. I really appreciate them letting me tag along. Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 13.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.50 | 0.00 | 6.50 |
| Ran some easy paced recovery miles with Paula this morning. It was windy, snowy and icy - will spring ever come? Talked about how only 3 wks left until Boston and that it is exciting and very scary at the same time. Ave Pace 9:47 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
| I was extremely tired all day yesterday and went to bed early. Still tired when I got up and so I took it easy today. Met the BBK's and we warmed up for about 2.5 miles and then started the track work. It is too close to Boston for any speed work so I took it easy and then Dean, Michelle M, Cheris and I headed back to the road. Most important item for the next 3 weeks is listen to the body and make sure it gets enough rest. Trying to put that into action. Ave Pace 9:04 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 9.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 9.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 16.45 | 0.00 | 16.45 |
| Last long run before Boston. Had originally planned on 20 but with being sick decided 16 would be better. Ran in the peak of the storm - it was horrible. Ave Pace 8:44 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 16.45 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.25 | 0.00 | 5.25 |
| Ran in San Diego. Beautiful sunny weather. Ave Pace 8:45 Happy Running!
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| Ran in San Diego again. Did some hills but nothing to intense because it is taper time. Ave Pace 8:39 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.23 | 3.00 | 9.23 |
| Ran with the BBK. We did a warm up and then 2 5K's. Pushed the first one a little and then ran the second one nice and easy. Ave Pace 8:31 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 9.23 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.50 | 0.00 | 4.50 |
| Ran with Paula around the Big Block. Took the hill easy and enjoyed the day. Ave Pace 9:13 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.56 | 2.00 | 10.56 |
| Ran with the BBK's for our last Saturday run before Boston. We had a great time discussing our travel plans, packing plans and anything Boston related. Ave Pace 8:24 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 10.56 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.27 | 0.00 | 3.27 |
| Three nice easy miles with Paula. I wish running was this easy every morning. Ave Pace 9:42 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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Met the BBK's for a slow short run. It was nice to coordinate our plans with everyone one last time. Getting excited! Ave Pace 9:03 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 5.00 |
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| Three very slow but very fun miles around Boston Commons with my fellow BBK's | |
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113th Boston Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:47:03, Place overall: 12293, Place in age division: 2542 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 26.20 | 26.20 |
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Ran the Boston Marathon - What an amazing experience! Michelle M, Michelle N, Cheris, Julie and I left for the buses at 6:55 and began to worry when we saw the lines. They actually moved very fast and we were able to get on the bus and on our way. Our bus driver got lost on the way which did cause some worry but it would be better to sit on the bus then out in the cold. Once we got there we had enough time to find Kris and Dean and then get in the port-a-poty line. I think we were the last people to use them. We began walking down to the corrals and did not make it to ours before it started. We ended up starting in 22 instead of 16 but our plan was to really hold back the first two miles and then pick up from there. We followed our plan very well due to the great pacing of Michelle M. The details are below. Mile 1: 9:32 a little slower than planned but a nice start Mile 2: 8:58 right where we want to be Mile 3: 8:41 starting to pick up a little Mile 4: 8:26 rolled my ankle in a pot hole and felt it pull right up my IT band - exactly how I hurt it earlier this year. Not sure what to think. Mile 5: 8:33 feeling okay, GU'd
Mile 6: 8:34 Another good mile Mile 7: 8:35 same Mile 8: 8:29 same
Mile 9: 8:27 starting to hurt a little from the ankle roll - Saw some missionaries somewhere around this mile, it was fun to cheer with them
Mile 10: 8:32 took some IB from Michelle along with my GU Mile 11: 8:44 slower, while waiting for Michelle M and Dean in the bathrooms Mile 12: 8:16 running with some other missionaries who became bandits for a few miles Mile 13: 8:27 not liking this at all Mile 14: 8:37 not liking it even more Mile 15: 8:26 Yeah - the hills start. I had been so worried about the Newton hills but felt great once we started and really began to have fun, GU'd
Mile 16: 8:27 feeling good Mile 17: 8:33 Still feeling good Mile 18: 8:33 Still feeling good Mile 19: 8:33 More goodness Mile 20: 8:36 still good, GU'd
Mile 21: 8:56 Heartbreak Hill - Not bad at all. Mile 22: 8:06 a little surge knowing I was done with the 4 Newton hills. Let Michelle M, Julie, Cheris and Dean go at the end of 22. Mile 23: 8:34 GU'd Mile 24: 8:40 - Can see the CITGO sign in the distance and know that when I get there, 1 mile left - it just took forever to get there. Ran by Fenway
Mile 25: 8:35 Glad it is over but still feeling pretty good Mile 26: 8:42 Passing people along the way and feel pretty good heading up to the convention ctr and turning on Boylston.
.2: 8:17 Had to keep telling myself that I was not done until I cross the finish line but felt good.
I loved the course! Not just because of the great fans but I liked the constant rolling hills. It was great to run the majority of it with friends and get to share this experience. It was windy that day 10- 15 mph head wind the entire course but not horrible. It was a great day for running and a great experience. I was glad we had planned on running a little slower, so that we could enjoy the entire course and have a great time. Thank you Cheryl and Peggy for all the hill work outs - they paid off big time!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 26.20 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.07 | 0.00 | 4.07 |
| Met Paula for an easy early morning run. My IT band was feeling much better yesterday so I decided I would try to run today. It was still a little sore but the run felt so good. I was sad to end at 4 miles but do not want to over do it.
One more thought regarding Boston (sorry to bore anyone with this). I negative split. I am really happy with this considering the course but it means we could have probably started a little faster, however mile 1 was not our fault - just to many people. Ave Pace 9:53 (mile 1 was 11:11 - stretching and forgot to stop my watch) Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 4.07 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.60 | 0.00 | 5.60 |
| Ran with Paula this morning. My leg felt terrible. I probably should have stopped but didn't. Stretched good afterwards and will stretch again tonight. I felt great on Friday and not sure what happened. Very Frustrating. Ave Pace 9:47 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
| Ran with the BBK's. We met at 5:15 for warm up and I felt really good. I had stretched and scraped yesterday and took some IB before I left. The problem from yesterday was not there at all but my hip flexor really bothered me as well as some residual soreness in my knee. Will keep doing the same and take tomorrow very easy. It was fun to see everyone again because it had been a week since we came home. Ave Pace 9:02 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 9.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.30 | 0.00 | 3.30 |
| Ran with Paula. I had decided that today would be short and easy, in order to see how my leg would do. I stretched and scraped again last night. The hip flexor is definitely related to the IT Band and it pulling on the hip flexor. It did not flare up until the IT band was already hurting. The IT band starting hurting around 2 miles. The good news is I know what to do for an upset IT band, the bad news is I really am tired of dealing with it. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
| Met the BBK's for our Thursday work out. I went at 5:15 for the extra warm up and then after rejoining the others we ran for about a mile and then did what was supposed to be a 2 mile tempo run. I opted for a 2 mile easy run and then finished up with a couple more easy paced miles. I felt better today. I did not get home until 10 pm last night so no scraping or stretching. I took IB before leaving to run this morning and I felt pretty good but did not want to over do. Hopefully this is a good sign. Ave Pace 8:58 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 7.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.51 | 0.00 | 4.51 |
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Met Paula for our Friday run. We had a light drizzle the entire time but it was not bad. The leg/knee flared up after two miles and was pretty painful. I am sure that the IB I am taking on Tuesdays/Thursdays is masking some of the pain. I am working on getting a massage scheduled and if history is correct, this usually helps. Also - Signed up for Hobble Creek today and overnighted my SG registration earlier this week. Getting excited for this summer!
Ave Pace 9:14 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
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Ran with Cheris, Dean, Michelle M, Julie, Lynette and Lynette this morning. We got out early before the ran for what was supposed to be an easy 8 mile run. It turned quickly into and 8 mile tempo run. My last two miles were 7:33 and 7:10. I felt pretty good and had taken IB before. My husband worked my hip and leg over pretty good last night but there is still some tighness and effects on my knee. I have a massage scheduled for Tuesday and then we will see where I am at. Ice Bath 15 min
Ave Pace 8:21 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 8.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.30 | 0.00 | 5.30 |
| Ran with Paula this morning. I felt pretty good. I could feel my trouble areas on the downhill and they were achy but no sharp pain like before. I hope this a sign of things to come. Beautiful morning! Ave Pace 9:07 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 1.00 | 7.00 |
| Meet the BBK's to run the Parkway Palisades hills. I ended up feeling pretty good and had a good work out. I had to leave early to get home so I missed the last part of the work out. When I was running back to my car I turned funny and felt my hip and IT band for the first time. Ave Pace 8:34 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 7.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.25 | 0.00 | 6.25 |
| Six very slow miles with Paula. I did not feel good at all, both my IT Band and hip bothered me. I had a massage on Tuesday and I am not sure if working this area didn't help or if I over did the hill workout - quit possibly I over did it. No pace - garmin was dead. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.41 | 3.00 | 9.41 |
| Met the BBK's for 5K repeats. We used the first 5K as a warm up and then dove right into the second. I forgot to reset my watch so I do not have an exact time but somewhere around 22:40. I took the third as a fast paced cool down because my legs were exhausted. I had taken IB before and felt pretty good once we started the second 5K and for the rest of the run. The pain is now more hip/glute than IT and I am really hoping it goes away soon. Ave Pace: 8:15 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 9.41 |
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| Taking the day off to rest the hip & IT Band. Will stretch and ice. Happy Running! |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| Ran with Cheris, Michelle M, Kris, Dean, Julie and Alan. Still not feeling better but trying to take it easy the best I can. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms! Ave Pace 9:00 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 10.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.20 | 0.00 | 3.20 |
| Very painful miles with Paula. I am officially taking some time off - hopefully 1 wk. Wish me luck. Hopefully some time off will make me feel better. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Went and had a massage and worked out some of the kinks. He thinks that everything is tying back to some knots in my glutes. I am taking the rest of the week off and will start some light running next week. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day off 2 - Feeling much better today but still some inflamation in my calf. No high heels for a few days. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day off #3 - Sleeping in is good, really good. Next week will be tough. Still feeling really good after the massage on Tuesday. I am excited to get back but only light running and 3 days left :) |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day of Rest #4: Staying up really, really late is fun - But still running is much more fun. Still feeling good, can't wait for Monday.
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.26 | 0.00 | 4.26 |
| Well I made it a whole week - bad new is while I felt better, it was not a significant improvement. Very frustrating. I am going to try to run this week with just easy miles and see how it goes. Ave Pace 9:22 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.47 | 0.00 | 7.47 |
| Met the BBK's for some easy mileage. Nancy and I were the only ones that showed up at 5:15 so we warmed up together and then met the rest of the group at 5:45. I felt better than yesterday but still nowhere near 100%. I am hoping that improvement is near. It was great to catch up with everyone and hear their Ogden stories. More massage tonight. Ave Pace 9:19 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.25 | 0.00 | 4.25 |
| I went and got worked on again last night. He spent a lot of time on my psoas muscle as well as my inner thigh and quad. The good news is I felt much improved today but there are still some lingering issues. Ave pace 9:10 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.10 | 0.00 | 7.10 |
| Met the BBK's for our Thursday workout. I felt better then yesterday and made it over 1.5 miles completely pain free - that is .5 farther than yesterday. The rest of the time there was some pain but not to the point that I could not run - This is a good sign and I hope it continues. All my miles were easy, I did pick up the pace as the run progressed but still easy miles. Overall I am pleased. Two things that I have changes this week, along with my weekly massage sessions, are: 1. Foam Roller - $18.99 from Target is a bargin. Using it nightly - nice and slow over my areas of issues but it is helping keep things loose. 2. I have been more consitent and better about getting some protien in me after my runs. I had developed a bad habit of not eating until 1 - 1.5 hrs after I was done and running out the door to work. Ave Pace 9:02
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 7.10 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.50 | 0.00 | 4.50 |
| Met Paula and ran the big block. No pain for 2 miles but sharp after that. My leg did not like the hill. Ave Pace 9:17 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 11.02 | 0.00 | 11.02 |
| Met Cheris, Michelle M, Lisa and Eric for a Saturday run. We took it easy again and I felt good the entire time. IB before. Ave Pace 8:48 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 11.02 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.12 | 0.00 | 5.12 |
| Ran on my own with my ipod - it has been a long time. I felt great for 3.5 miles before the pain set in but not bad. I had a good pace. Hiked to Timp Cave afterwards - I wore my garmin to see how we did but it lost satalite reception quite a bit. We made it to the top in about 50 minutes which is not bad with 4 kids and the youngest is 5. Ave Pace (run): 8:27 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 5.12 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
| Met the BBK's for the Tuesday work out. We had a 2.5 mile warm up and then ran up to Sky Park and did 1/2 mile repeats. I was able to stay for 3 and then had to leave. I was not as tired as I thought but my legs were tired on the repeats and up Glenmore hill. Pain was off and on but no too bad, more achy. I get worked on again tonight. Ave Pace 8:46 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 7.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.15 | 0.00 | 5.15 |
| Paula Ave Pace: 9:19
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 5.15 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.24 | 0.00 | 7.24 |
| Parkway Palisades 6.5 miles no pain Ave Pace 9:00
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 7.24 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.21 | 0.00 | 5.21 |
| Paula - Ave Pace 9:12 |
| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 5.21 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 13.05 | 0.00 | 13.05 |
| Hilly run with Cheris, Peggy, Julie, Dean, Kris, Lisa, Cheryl and Spencer. Felt great but I had taken IB before and I think I over did. We ran 8 hills in preparation for Wasatch Back.
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 13.05 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.09 | 0.00 | 5.09 |
| Ran with Paula - Did not feel great due to Saturday. Ave Pace 9:14 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 5.09 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
| Met the BBK's for a track workout. Felt okay but loved the track! I messed up on my garmin (shocking - I know). We did 400, 300, 200, 100 with equal recovery and then repeated the sequence. Massage again tonight - I would sure love to be done with this stupid injury. Ave Pace 8:57 ( missed 1 mile on the track, so it was faster than that) Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 7.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.12 | 0.00 | 5.12 |
| Ran with Paula. Felt about the same after the massage. I worked on my form and I think that helped a little. Completely exhausted. Ave Pace 9:17 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 5.12 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.30 | 0.00 | 7.30 |
| Met the BBK's for the Thursday workout. They were doing hilly tempo repeats. I just wasn't up to it and did not want to further injure myself so I ran easy with Cheris. Nice and Easy. Ave Pace 9:15 Happy Running!
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| Took a day off - completely exhausted. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| Met Lisa, Michelle N and Julie to run the Bluffdale Town Days routes. They are pretty fair, challenging but not too difficult. Felt okay, not great - getting tired of this. Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 10.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Five miles on my own. Sometimes it is nice to just have me and my ipod. Felt pretty good. I worked on my form and it seemed to help. Ave pace 8:35 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 5.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 3.75 | 7.75 |
| Met the BBK's for speed work. We ran 3 warm up miles and then did 2 x 1/2 mile repeats, 1 x 2 mile @ 1/2 marathon pace (ended up being more like 10K pace) and then 1200 meters with a 400 meter recovery. I felt great today - FINALLY! I hope it is a sign of things to come. Ave Pace 8:19 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 7.75 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.25 | 0.00 | 5.25 |
| Ran with Paula this morning. Took it easy and felt good. Ave Pace 9:18 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 5.25 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.00 | 3.00 | 10.00 |
| Met the BBK's for our Thursday workout. We ran up Glenmore and then back down. I had forgotten how difficult the up is because it does not look as steep as it is. It took me a while on the return to get in gear. I had a difficult time keeping it around a 7:30 pace. The last .5 mile I work on visulization of the end of a race - pushing hard and running through to the end. Felt great until the last 2 miles but nothing too serious. Ave Pace 8:29 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 10.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 13.00 | 0.00 | 13.00 |
| I had planned on running with Cheris and Julie today but they both had things come up so I called Paula and she was great to come along. We ran the first 8 together. I was very tired from yesterday's long tempo run so the beginning was VERY slow, but I was okay with that because I was combining a long run with a recovery run - not the best combination. I felt great when I dropped Paula off at 8 miles and then continued on my own. I ended up picking up the pace as the run went on and felt really good. The IT band was a little sore from miles 7 - 10 but then ended up feeling good after that. Nice to feel good for a long run. Ave Pace 9:06 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 13.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.35 | 0.00 | 5.35 |
| Ran easy with Paula this morning. Ave Pace 9:27 - Perfect! |
| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 5.35 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
| In Pasadena for work and found a great route and area to run. Some rolling hills through some amazing neighborhoods - absolutely beautiful morning! Ave Pace 8:47 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 7.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.38 | 0.00 | 6.38 |
| Another beautiful morning in Southern California, this time in San Diego. Took my normal route when I am there and felt great. Ave Pace 9:12 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 6.38 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| Back in Utah and met with the BBK's for 5K repeats. We warmed up for 3 miles and then I pushed the first repeat just slightly and then enjoyed the second. Finished up with a cool down to make an even 10. Ave Pace 8:40 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 10.00 |
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Wasatch Back Relay (7.8 Miles) 01:06:00 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 7.80 | 7.80 |
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Met up with my fellow BBK'ers for Wasatch Back. I was in Van 2 so we got to sleep in a little. I was the first runner in our van and I was a little anxious to get going. I ran twice on Friday and here are my legs - #1 - Leg 7. This is a 4 mile easy stretch at the first major exchange. I started out pretty quick and kept picking people off. It was very hot and I have not done any training in the heat but seemed to be okay. So glad to have the first leg done and with some success. Ave pace 7:49 #2 - Leg 19. This is a 3.8 mile stretch at the third major exchange at East Canyon. I started out feeling great up the first climb and attacked the down hill. I had worn a long sleeve shirt and started overheating on the next climb, but with the reflector, head lamp and carrying my iphone because I forgot my ipod (this was the one leg I wanted it for) I could not take it off. I felt good until about half way up and then I really started to struggle and mentally was having a hard time staying focused. Once I reached the crest and hit the flat I was able to pick it back up and finished strong. Ave Pace 9:07 Overall felt okay about the day. Leg 1 was good but very frustrated and disappointed by myself with leg 2. I can do better and really need to get my act together.
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 3.80 | Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 4.00 |
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Wasatch Back Relay (4.6 Miles) 00:35:00 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 4.60 | 4.60 |
| Leg 30 - This is the first leg at the final major exchange. We got about 3 hrs of sleep in the car and I was so tired I did not hear people getting up and out of the van. Slept great which is CRAZY! I was pretty nervous to start my last leg because my second run did not go well. Started out and felt pretty good and began pushing the pace as I could see people to pick off. There were not alot because we had gained quite a bit of time over night. It was a beautiful morning in Heber and I ended up feeling really good. I wish I had warmed up a little so that I did not have to warm up during my leg but felt very strong at the end. Ave Pace 7:50 It was a great experience and I learned quite a bit since this was my first Wasatch Back. Thanks to a Great BBK team and friends who made this such a fun experience. Our team time was 25:58:19 and we were the 8th team overall to finish. Due to some poor course marking our last runner took a wrong turn along with many others so we ended up running 189 miles instead of 188. Can't wait to see where we we ended up finishing.
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 4.60 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| In Florida for a conference for work. It is so humid! I woke up and looked outside and it was dark and windy and I really did not want to go out but once I was out the door I was very grateful for the wind and it trying to keep things cool. One mile was on the beach and the rest on the road and sidewalks following the shore. My legs are very tired from Wasatch back, no soreness, just tired. Ave pace: 9:09 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 6.00 |
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| I was planning on getting up early to get 10 miles in today but I could not go to sleep last night. I finally fell asleep around 2 am and when my alarm went off at 5:30 I went back to sleep. I headed out tonight at 6:30 and the temp was 90 degrees, not sure on the humidity but it was high and 20 mile an hour winds - quite the combination. I was going to try to replicate the hill work out the BBK's were planning on but it is flat, flat, flat - not a hill in sight. So I opted for heat training. I felt really good until mile 5 and I got tired really fast. I did not carry water or gatorade so I convinced myself to get in one more mile and then I could walk on the beach. SOOO worth it. I ended up walking for about 1 mile on the beach back up to the hotel and it was a beautiful evening and sunset. Ave Pace 8:38 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 6.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.65 | 0.00 | 5.65 |
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Last day in Florida. Ran 4 on the roads and the rest on the beach and then said good bye to humidity and running in 90 degrees. Ave Pace 9:06 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 5.65 |
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| Completely exhausted from traveling. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| My daughter had a softball tournement out in Tooele and had to be there at 7 am. Left the house at 6 and dropped her and my other kids off and then ran while the warmed up. Did 3 out and then 3 back. The out was an up hill with a strong crosswind that sometimes ended up being a headwind. Turned around and ran back aided, but quick. Miles were: 9:15, 9:15, 8:53, 7:37, 7:14, 7:17. Ave Pace 8:15 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 6.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 14.20 | 0.00 | 14.20 |
| Met Cheris, Chris, Cheryl, Lisa and Michelle M for our Saturday morning run. We ran the Riverton 10K route and then added on. Felt much better than I thought I would but my stomach was upset due to all the junk food I have eaten for 2 wks. Climbing back on the wagon. Ave Pace 8:39 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 14.20 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.50 | 0.00 | 6.50 |
| Nice easy Monday morning run with Paula. So nice to be feeling close to 100% and be able to enjoy the run and not worry. Ave Pace 9:17 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.06 | 3.00 | 10.06 |
| Met the BBK's for warm up and then track work - 4 x 600 relays, 2 x 400 with equal recovery and then some sprints. Felt great for track work. Ave Pace 8;45 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 10.06 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.50 | 0.00 | 6.50 |
| Easy recovery - legs exhausted from the track Ave Pace 9:42 Happy RUnning!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 6.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 11.25 | 0.00 | 11.25 |
| Met the BBK's to run up Glenmoore and back. Took it easy because we are all racing on Friday. Ave Pace 8:56 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 11.25 |
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Freedom Festival 10K (6.2 Miles) 00:48:09, Place overall: 43, Place in age division: 5 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.70 | 6.20 | 8.90 |
| Not excited to race this morning but needed a commitment to get the miles in. Warmed up a little and then lined up. The first mile is up hill and slower than I would like but by the end of 2 miles feeling like I had got my rhythm. At mile 3 I begin running with another girl and we stayed together for pretty much the rest of the race. Not nearly has difficult as I remember and it was good to meet another new runner - Thanks Heidi! Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.50 | 0.00 | 6.50 |
| Nice easy running. Ave Pace 9:24 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 2.00 | 11.00 |
| Met the BBK's for Parkway Palisades hills. I felt really good and pushed as much as I could. We warmed up and then did 2 x 1 mile hill repeats and then a 2 mile tempo. Sprints at the end. Ave Pace 8:26 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 11.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.10 | 0.00 | 6.10 |
| Easy recovery run from yesterday's hills Ave Pace 9:44 Happy Running! |
| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 6.10 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.25 | 3.00 | 6.25 |
| I am in Fort Worth for work and did a 3 mile warm up and then 3 x 1 mile repeats. They ended up being very hilly - legs were exhausted! It is hot and humid but a good work out. Miles were 7:45 7:53 7:18. Ave Pace 8:30 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 6.25 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.50 | 0.00 | 7.50 |
| Ran "favorite run" today. I love seeing the valley, lake and sunrise. Took it easy and legs are tired from all the hills this week. No ave pace because the garmin is dead. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 16.10 | 0.00 | 16.10 |
| Met Cheris, Dean and Eric for our Saturday run. We did a 3 mile
warm up and then ran the Riverton 10K route and then added on a few
more miles to get to 16. Felt great until about 10 miles. We stopped
for a bathroom and GU break and had a difficult time getting going
again. My legs felt it towards the end. Ave Pace 8:55 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 16.10 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.40 | 0.00 | 6.40 |
| Up early to get my run in before leaving for San Diego, unfortunately I miscalculated my time and forgetting that I was needing to leave earlier than originally planned and I only had time for 6+. Felt good and took it easy. Ave Pace 9:21 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
| In San Diego for work. Ran part of my usual route and then added some east/west hills (not like Utah hills, but better than nothing). I was getting very tired towards the end but was able to keep my pace steady with what it had been in the earlier miles. Ave Pace 8:45 Happy Running! |
| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 9.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| Ran with Paula out through Lake Park. Felt good but a little to fast for a recovery run day. Need to be better at stretching, I have been pretty lazy with all the traveling lately. Ave Pace 9:15 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 8.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
| Met the BBK's for our run up Suncrest. It was very tough but the company makes it more enjoyable. I turned around because I was worried about getting back home and Michelle joined me. Not even discussing ave pace. Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 9.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
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Eight nice easy paced miles.
Ave Pace 9:49
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| Ran with Paula up through "favorite run". Absolutely beautiful sunrise. Picked up the pace too much on the way home. Ave Pace 9:27 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.75 | 2.50 | 12.25 |
| Met the BBK's for our Tuesday workout. I started at 5 and did 2.75 on my own and then met up with the 5:30 crowd for another 2.75 and then we regrouped at 6 for the main workout. We did 3/4 mile and 1/2 mile repeats and then a 2 mile tempo run. By the time the tempo run came my legs were extremely fatigued and could not get any where near a true tempo pace but pushed the best I could. Ave Pace 8:49 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 12.25 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
| In San Diego for work. We stayed at a different hotel then we normally do and I was excited to run some place different. I started out and ended up running 4 miles out to the b beach and should have turned around and headed back the same way. But no, there was a great big hill calling my name. I decided to run up it and thought (bad idea) that I would come down and run int W. Point Loma Blvd - the road I had run on out to the beach. Made it up the .25 mile hill, I am not sure of the grade but it was extremely steep, and then came back down and no W. Point Loma Blvd. Decided to go up and over the next hill because for sure I will run into my street, nope, no luck. I started really getting worried at this point and continued on and found a super nice guy in his driveway who told me "give me the street name, I will get you there". Told him where I was staying and how I had gotten to where I was and he gave me very easy directions back to the hotel. I started back to the hotel and had to really pick up the pace because I had no idea how far away it was. I ended up with 9 miles rather than 8 and found a great loop to run if I ever stay out in that area again, but I was really worried for a few minutes. I am usually on my own when I travel but I had my boss with me and I was dreading the call to him saying I was lost and did not know how to get back. Luckily I did not have to make that call. I looked at the map when I got back to SLC and realized how far in the wrong direction I had gone, but it was a great run and I would run it again if I get the chance. Ave Pace: 9:27 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 9.00 |
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| Got home very late last night, completely exhausted and not feeling well. Going to rest for tomorrow's race. |
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Deseret News 10K (6.2 Miles) 00:44:20 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 1.40 | 6.20 | 7.60 |
| Not sure if I was ready to race today but glad I had planned on having Jay take Paula and my sister up to the start so I could not back out. We warmed up for 1.4 miles and ran into Julie, Michelle, Teena and Smooth. We started pretty fast, my first two miles were sub 7's and I was feeling great. They did not have the water station set up at the 1/2 way point and I was needing water very badly but was still feeling good. I felt great until the 5 mile mark and started to really feel the fatigue in my legs. Took a drink and walked through the water stop and then picked back up. I had been debating whether or not my lack of kick at the end is physical or mental and today it was physical. Mentally I was trying to kick the last stretch but physically the legs would not go. My splits were: 6:49 6:51 7:12 7:06 7:13 7:37 1:31 for the last .2 I am very happy with my time of 44:20. This is a PR for me and a 4 min improvement over last years DesNews 10K. I am more tired that I expected afterwards and ended up not adding on more mileage. I think all the travel the last 6 wks is taking its toll but there is no end in sight. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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Back in India for work. I am staying in a new hotel with a much better fitness center - they believe in air conditioning! Felt great but that is what two weeks of low mileage will do for you. Not sure on pace because my brain is having trouble converting kilometers. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.80 | 0.00 | 8.80 |
| Another treadmill run this morning. I got to the fitness ctr early and it was a little warm but cooled off during the run. I did some speed work today and divided the workout into 3 sections 1- warm up for 30 min. 2- progressive intervals with 2 min on 1 min off 3- 20 min cool down. I watched the first part of The Rookie today and yesterday it was Remember the Titans, both fantastic movies that I love. Hopefully they will continue. Ave Pace: about 9:05 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.20 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
| A 10K at easy pace on the treadmill. No good movies today so the time really dragged on slowly. I was pretty tired but yesterday was a long day. Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 6.20 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.60 | 0.00 | 9.60 |
| I simiulated the same workout the BBK's were doing today. I warmed up for 30 min and then did 30 minutes of progressive hills and then a 30 min cool down. Watched Rocky V and sweated a lot. Ave Pace 9:20 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.20 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 6.20 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.20 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 11.75 | 0.00 | 11.75 |
| Ran on the treadmill. Watched Notting Hill and was close to finishing but decided to stay on the treadmill and finish watching it. Had I known that I was that close to 12 miles I would have stayed on and finished. I will be so glad to be back and outside. Ave Pace: 9:00 Happy Running!
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| Metallic Mizuno Miles: 11.75 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.37 | 0.00 | 7.37 |
| So glad to be back home! Met Paula and ran 4.5 with her and then added on the rest on my own. Felt good but too fast for a Monday. I can tell I have lost a little because my lungs were burning a little at the end. Ave Pace 8:37 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 12.00 | 0.00 | 12.00 |
| Met the BBK's for our Parkway Palisades run. It was great to be back together with everyone and always great to run the hills. I had decided that my objective this week is to focus on mileage and getting my mileage back to where it needs to be after the last month of craziness. SO, with that decided I knew that today I could not push hard and just focus on the work out at a more comfortable pace. I tried to pick it up a little on the 2mile hilly tempo but it was not happening at all. It was however a very good progressive run. We got talking about were we were 1 yr ago and that we were on the same schedule this year with a 20 mile run the week before Hobble Creek. It got me thinking that the first time I ran the Parkway Palisades hill was the week of Hobble Creek and I thought I was going to DIE! Nice to know that today was at a comfortable pace and still faster than I was a year ago.
Ave Pace 8:55 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 12.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Met Paula this morning and knew right away I was very dehydrated and sore from yesterday. I had planned on 8 miles but by 4 I decided that 6 would be better because I would have more time to stretch. Working on drinking lots of water. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 3.00 | 12.00 |
| Met the BBK's for a tempo run. We warmed up for 3 miles and then began a 6.5 mile tempo run. I had planned on taking it easy but started with Cheryl and was enjoying visiting with her. She took off after a mile and I decided to keep pushing a little and ended up pushing more than I should have but felt really good. Nice to know I haven't lost everything. Cooled down with Michelle M, Cheryl and Alan and we had stood around to long while we were regrouping because the legs were nice and stiff. Ave Pace 8:38 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 12.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
| Nice easy true "recovery" miles with Paula Ave Pace 9:44
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| I am in St. George for a weekend with family. I met Marcie early and my very nice Father drove us up the marathon route. We started one mile prior to Veyo and then ran down the course. I felt great! I know that I pushed more than I should have for a training run but it is hard to slow down with all the down hill. It definitly boosted my confidence for the marathon. This run was done with an ave pace of 8:04 - 17 seconds faster than my average at last years marathon. I could have easily done more mileage, not sure if I am ready for 26.2 but so excited. Ave Pace 8:04 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.37 | 0.00 | 7.37 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
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Hobble Creek 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:39:23, Place overall: 203, Place in age division: 24 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 13.10 | 15.10 |
| Not really sure how to feel about today. I am very disappointed in my performance but considering the events of this week and all the travel this summer, I am trying to be more positive. I had been out of town Monday and Tuesday and usually run but was completely wiped out. I was attributing that to a delayed flight and only about 4 hours of sleep one night. But come Thursday, it probably had more to do with the fact that I was getting sick. Thursday and Friday were miserable and I debated on even running but went ahead anyways. I really began to regret my decision on the bus ride up because I felt horrible. I started feeling better as we warmed up but the nasal congestion and coughing would not go away. I started a little faster than I should have but quickly let Dean, Julie and Michelle N go ahead. I considered GU'ing at mile 3 but decided against it and that probably wasn't the best decision. By the time I GU'd at 6.5 I was feeling very fatigued, but picked back up and it was hit and miss for the next 4.5 miles. Some good times, some bad times but survival. Not sure what happened at the 11.5 mile water stop but I almost collapsed at the mister. The last mile on the race always drags on but the worst is the run on the grass. I always slow down because I am so afraid of falling or rolling my ankle. I really wish I had more good to say, but some races are just that way. Quite a contrast from my 20 miler last week. So a good reality check. Time to refocus and train hard for 3-4 more weeks before taper time. Travel is still going to happen, can't get out of that but hopefully I will feel better soon. Splits: 7:22, 7:19, 7:22, 7:23, 7:31, 7:26, 7:58, 7:44, 7:44, 8:13, 7:59, 8:07,8:00, Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.30 | 0.00 | 7.30 |
| Met Paula for a nice easy run. Legs were very tired but not sore which is good, but means I did not push hard enough on Saturday, but focusing on training this week. Ave Pace 9:31 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.58 | 0.00 | 9.58 |
| UGH! I went to group early because now that school has started I have to be home on time. I got there at 5 and Kris was there as well. We ran together until 5:30 and then met back with the regular early workout group. I felt okay during the first 30 min but tired. We then started the next 30 min or regular warm up and I was dragging. I chatted with Cheryl for a few minutes but told her to go ahead because I could not keep up. When we regrouped at 6 am I really considered leaving early but with SGM 6 weeks away, I decided to stick around. Cheris and I ended up avoiding the hills and running very easy until 6:45. I expect some fatigue from Saturday, but today was the extreme and I am not feeling well again. Not really sure if time off is the answer at this point or trying to push through and hoping I get feeling better soon. What a time to get sick! I made it all last winter without getting sick and I have now been sick twice this summer. Enough ranting, hoping tomorrow is better. Ave Pace 9:45 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 9.58 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
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I am in San Diego today for work. My Dad had told me that the street my hotel was on would take me to the ocean. I knew that I was inland but decided to run it and see how far I could get in 4 miles out and another 4 back to the hotel. I did not make it to the ocean, I would guess another 4 miles and I would have. It was rolling downhill out and I took it easy and then rolling up hill back. Once I hit the turn around I got some sort of kick because I picked up the pace significantly on the way back. I was in the 9's out and mid to low 8's back. It was finally nice to feel good even if it was at sea level. Ave Pace 8:52 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| Went to the BBK workout. Met Kris and warmed up with him for 3 miles and then regrouped with everyone else for the extra "extra mileage". Chatted with Michelle M. and then regrouped for the work out but after my hill excursion yesterday, no hills for me today. Ran nice and easy with Dean, Cheris, Michelle M and Debbie. Ave Pace 9:23 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 10.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.70 | 0.00 | 6.70 |
| Met Paula this morning and my legs were tired. My office has been moving and I spent all day yesterday up on my feet and they were tired and sore when I got up. Took it extra easy because today will be the same. Ave Pace 9:52 Happy Running! Note: Worked 10 hours and spent the entire time on my feet. OUCH! Not quite sure how tomorrows 20 miler will go.
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 20.00 | 0.00 | 20.00 |
| Met a big group of BBK's for our 20 miler. I wasn't as worn out as I expected from yesterday so I thought I might be okay. We ended up splitting into two groups the fasties and the slowpokes. I was a slow poke today. I ran a little bit with most everyone at one point or another, but the last 5 miles were pretty painful. This is when I felt the effects of yesterday, not good. The good news is the move is over and I am back to normal work and only one day of travel next week. Ave Pace 8:52 Happy Running!
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| Ran with Paula. My legs were still very fatigued the first mile (10:36) and I thought it was going to be a long, long run, but we picked up the pace as the miles went on and ended up feeling really good. Trying to focus and mentally prepare myself for tomorrow's work out so that I do not wimp out. Ave Pace 9:13 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 8.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.70 | 1.00 | 8.70 |
| Not a good day. I do not know what I was thinking but I thought I could meet at 5:15 and still get all my miles in - NOPE! We warmed up and my legs are still very fatigued and I am getting frustrated. We did a 2 mile tempo and then went to do Yasso 800's. I did the first in 3:45 - to slow and the second in 3:43 - still to slow. I had some tugging in my right knee so I left the track and went and ran 2 more miles on my own. I am taking tomorrow off because I am traveling and going to sleep in until 5 am. I am hoping that a day of rest will be what my legs need and I can get it back together for Thursday. At this point I am not even sure what to expect for SGM. I am not training the way I should and my legs are not recovering at all so I am trying to have a good attitude but if this continues it could be ugly. I am not sure if I continue to push through and hope the taper is enough or do I try to rest this week and push the next two.......... Ave Pace 8:58 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.68 | 6.00 | 10.68 |
| Today was one of my favorite workouts - 5K repeats. We met at 5:00 am and I had a plan for the workout already. 1st 5K easy; 2nd 5K moderate hard pace; 3rd 5K push hard. I was tired from yesterday's travel but got up and felt good during the warm up and 2nd 5K. with about 1.25 miles left during the second, Dean and Nancy came along and said they were going to run with me but it was more like dragging me along. I really appreciate them pushing me even though it didn't go right with my plan. Sometimes I just need a nudge. Third 5K - my legs were very tired starting but felt better than I thought and I caught Nancy, and she and I stayed together the rest of the way. Cooled down with Mike and Peggy. I felt so much better than I have which is great but I am still far from where I was prior to my India trip and that is frustrating. 1st 5K - 27:41 2nd 5K - 23:36, ave pace 7:53 3rd 5K - 22:32, ave pace 7:33 Work Out Ave Pace: 8:26 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.10 | 0.00 | 8.10 |
| Met Paula to run and the legs were very trashed from yesterday. We got about 2 miles out and she wasn't feeling well and we took a couple of walk breaks and then she decided that she was done. I ran her back home and then added 3 more on my own. Tried to remember that it was a recovery day and to not pick up the pace. My auto lap was turned off so I didn't get to see the first two miles which were probably close to 11 min miles but the last few were probably around 8:50 - 9:00 min miles. Ave Pace: 9:32 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 8.10 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.20 | 4.00 | 13.20 |
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Garrett and Marcie are in town and staying down at our family's cabin in Provo Canyon so we invited ourselves along. Jay is working at UVU today and Marcie and I wanted to run together. We decided to run down the canyon from Vivian and then continue on and have Jay come and pick us up. We started out with a warm up mile and then Marcie took it easy and I did some MP miles. Once we hit 6.5 I realized I was unsure of where to go so we decided to head back up. We turned around and there was a really good head wind. Marcie pulled away early on and then I stopped at about 8.5 to GU and get a drink and told her to go on ahead and I would see her at Vivian. Mile 10 was incredibly rough but I managed to push through, something I have not been able to do the last few weeks. My left hip had a strange popping in the first couple of miles and then was a little painful and then nothing really the remaining miles but it is very, very painful tonight. Not quite sure what is going on but will stretch good. Lots of runners out today, saw Jeff L and Scott and Kelli. Splits: 9:23 (warm up), 8:09, 7:55, 7:54, 7:56, 7:52, 8:11, 8:42 (bathroom stop), 8:17, 8:32, 8:36, 8:16, 8:28. Ave Pace 8:19 Happy Running!
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| This is my big week, I am hoping to peak at 70 miles prior to SGM and this is the week. I am traveling most the week so I am changing my normal routine up a little. Mondays are usually recovery days but with the holiday I had a chance to get some mileage in. The original plan was to warm up, do some tempo and then cool down, but with my hip I decided to do easy miles. The hip is much better today do to plenty of massage yesterday but it took a few miles for the tightness to wear off. I ran with Paula for the first 8 and we did a very nice job staying just around 9 min miles with the first mile slow because of the warm up. Stopped back at my house for a gu and drink and then went to finish. I was able to keep it slow for a few miles but it didn't last long and I started picking up the pace and my splits for the second half were 8:43 (1.25 miles up hill), 8:37, 8:14, 7:57, 8:05, 7:42, 8:06. Not quite so good at taking it easy but the hip held up nicely. We had started late, 7:00 am, so that I could get some "heat" training in and I seemed to do okay but after about 5 miles into the second half of the run I could have used some water. Ave Pace: 8:45 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
| Nice easy recovery run in San Diego. Hip felt good. Ave Pace 9:23
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| Still in San Diego. I warmed up for 2 miles and then was planning on doing a progressive run with some rolling hills, but at 2.5 miles I fell. Scrapped my hands, shoulder and right knee (very badly). Got up and collected myself and decided to continue with the run. I was slow going until I got passed by a girl going up the hill. Pick it up and ended up passing her and running 1.25 miles at a 7:45 pace. She must have turned off because when I hit the turn around point she was gone. Recovered and then did another fast mile. Hip is getting tighter. Ave Pace 8:4 |
| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 9.00 |
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| Last morning in San Diego. Nice easy paced run but I was very tentive due to yesterdays fall. Hip worse. Ave Pace 9:05
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| Good to be back home. Ran with Paula and the hip hurt. Had to stop and stretch a couple of times. Lots of stretching and massage tonight. Very tired, but glad it is done. Still very tentative. Ave Pace 9:55 Happy Running!
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| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 6.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 22.00 | 0.00 | 22.00 |
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Met Cheris, Julie, both Michelle's, Angela, Melanie and Annette at Dimple Dell and to run Wasatch Blvd. I have been a little scared to do this run all week because I know how hilly it is. Good Things It is over and I didn't die. Today marks the start of the taper. I ran with a great group of people today I was stronger as the run went on with some of my fastest miles on the last couple, which were flat.
It is almost the same exact pace as last years 22 miler, however that was a much easier course Met my goal for the week, even when I had plenty of reasons to not.
Bad Thing I walked twice. This is a first for me in a long training run. Both were up steep hills - but booo! Lessons Learned My concerns on whether I was losing fitness or just extremely exhausted are no more. I am completely exhausted. I am not sore at all now, just so tired that all I want to do is lay down. All the travel has taken it's toll along with all the eating out, my diet is terrible. The good thing is I can fix this. I have no scheduled travel between now and the SGM and I will be getting plenty of rest. On race day I need to stick to my own plan and not get caught up in all the excitement. There you have it. Glad I did it. Actually want to do it again because I know that I am stronger than what I was today, but glad it will not be for a while. Ave Pace: 8:54 Happy Running!
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| Nice easy run with Paula. |
| Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 7.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Today was BBK work out. We warmed up for 3 miles and then ran another over to SkyPark. We then did 2x1.5 mile repeats at tempo pace and then did some hill sprints. I finally felt like I was able to get some speed in and feel good even though I was far behind everyone else. Ave Pace 8:32 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.41 | 0.00 | 5.41 |
| I had to be at work early today so I drove over and then ran around the office - love that we now have showers!! Nice easy pace and felt relaxed through out the run and I have not felt that way for a long time. Hip was a little sore and tight due to yesterday's work out. I am also short on mileage because I had to write a work email on my phone to address an urgent issue and that set me back 10 min - bummer. Ave Pace 8:57 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.27 | 0.00 | 8.27 |
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| Okay - here is the deal. Hip hurt, was not getting better despite pushing through and thinking that something might change. Apparently I am a little stubborn. Went and had a massage last Wednesday and no significant improvement, even with rest. So I went to Dr. Toronto on Monday and was diagnosed with bursitis in the hip, not really surprised by that, and put on prednisone. The hip is feeling much better but there is some residual soreness in the glute, hip flexor, quad and hamstring. Lots of little specific trigger points. He said that I should be able to run on Saturday and not due any further damage so that is the plan. I am completely unsure of what Saturday will bring, other than the fact I am very well rested. At this point I am not quite sure of what my goals are, I would still like to run well if possible but having a great experience will take presidence this time. GOOD LUCK TO ALL RUNNING SGM!
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Glad to be done. Glad the stress and worry is over. Glad to have had another great marathon experience. I slept at Marcie's last night and we had the benefit of riding up on a shuttle with her uncle. It was very nice to be able to wait in the van until about 1/2 hour prior to the start. I lined up up front with Heidi, Natalie, Mike and Peggy and wished them all good luck as they took off. Michelle M and Cheris passed me during the first mile and they were speedy. I saw Dean about mile 3 and couldn't catch him but he had stopped and came up behind me right before mile 5. We stayed together until about mile 15 and he was an awesome pacer! Took me right up Veyo nice and steady and along the way. I felt great until about mile 21 and then I got really tired - could have had a nap. Waved hi to my mom and kids at the church and then tried really hard to finish strong. The last couple of miles were very difficult. Told myself no walking and was able to finish pretty strong. I am very happy with my time and a new PR. It was great to see everyone have such great races.
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| So sore! I am on the road again in San Diego and grateful for a gym. 15 min on the bike and 15 on the eliptical to loosen things up. Signed up for the Runners Series because I am completely crazy. Happy Running!
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| 30 min on the eliptical and 10 min of steep hill walking. Calves are much better, no more stiff legged walking, but still very sore! Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 30 min power walk with my hubby. Both the calves and my left hamstring are still very tight. Also, reported to Dr. Toronto and no running for the rest of the week and we will see what Monday brings and how the legs are feeling. Kind of sad not to run tomorrow but sleeping in is really nice.
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| 40 min of hill walking and then 30 min of stretching and yoga | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Ran with Paula and it was nice to be back out. The hip felt okay until about 2.5 miles but there was never any pain, just annoying. Ave Pace 9:45 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| I had originally planned to meet the BBK's today but my hip was bothering me a little last night so I decided to take the day off. That lasted until I was awake at 5:30. Only ran three but the effort felt much harder than it should have. The hip was about the same as yesterday. Ave Pace 8:56 Happy Running!
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| Four with Paula. Hip started getting pretty tight and sore today, boo! No pace, garmin was dead. Happy Running!
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| A couple of days off for the hip. It was headed right back to where I was before, so I am going to take off until Monday and then see how it does. Traveling the next couple of days so running would be limited anyways. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.20 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
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A 10K on the hotel treadmill in India. The hip hurt and I probably went farther than I should have but I am missing running and my behind is growing daily. Ave Pace 9:55 Happy Running% | |
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| 30 min on the bike and then 10 on the eliptical. I had planned on more but could feel my hip starting to act up so I was done. I had stretched really good and rolled my hip and leg on a baseball last night and it seemed to be much better this morning. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.20 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
| Another 10K on the hotel treadmill. Hip is about the same even after lots of rest and NSAIDS, so I am going to run. Not really sure how to approach this or what the solution is, but since rest is not improving the situation, no reason to miss out on running. Also if I do not start running soon I will need to buy an extra seat on the airplane ride home.... Ave Pace 9:55 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Another day on the treadmill. Will be ready to be home, but not looking forward to the snow. Hip felt about the same but is feeling better during the day - go figure? Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| An exact repeat of yesterday. 4 miles on the treadmill. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| So glad to be back home and not nearly as cold as I was expecting. Paula and I ran together and my hip felt okay. Not the worst, but not better. It felt so good to get out and be outside and run. Ave Pace 9:11 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.40 | 0.00 | 6.40 |
| Met the BBK's today. It has been a very long time since I have ran with them. I can tell that my speed and overall training is suffering but it felt so good to be back. The hip is the same and it will probably be that way for a while, but I can run. Ave Pace 8:46 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.50 | 0.00 | 5.50 |
| Met Paula this morning. My hip was sore and not happy at all! I did not stretch or work it last night and that, along with yesterday's run was not a good thing. Ave Pace 9:46 Happy Running!
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| I had planned on running with the BBK's today but with my hip bothering me as much as it did yesterday, I decided to take the day off. I did the hip strenghthing exercises out of this month's Running Times and then my usuall Yoga/Stretching routine. Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.25 | 0.00 | 5.25 |
| I got my husband's horrible cold. I thought that he might have had swine flu, but the doctor said no, just a cold. I started a Zpack and felt much better this morning than I did last night, but probably should not have run. It was like Hobblecreek all over again. Tight lungs, coughing, phlem....pretty nasty. The only bright side is that I realized how sick I was when I ran Hobblecreek and that, yes, it affected my time. Hip is not getting better - not sure what to do.....Started my second round of prednisone and stretching/yoga still, but no improvement.
Ave Pace 9:28 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 5.25 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
| HMMMM....... I decided not to go out and run with the BBK's today so that I could stay close to home and stop at any time. I also thought that this would help me control the pace - Big Fat Lie! I started out feeling really good for about 1.5 miles and then the hip started it's usual nonsense. I also picked up the pace much more than I should be right now, it wasn't really that fast - 8:30's but to fast considering my hip and rebuilding phase. I started getting a weird pain in my mid/lower quad and not quite sure about it. Lots of stretching, scrapping, the usual. Day 2 of prednisone. Ave Pace 8:49 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 7.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.25 | 0.00 | 5.25 |
| Ran with Paula this morning. It was my first morning breaking out the tights and fleece :( The hip felt okay until 2.5 and then progressively got worse. Not as bad as Saturday, but I was much better about controlling the pace. Trying to go see the chiropractor to see if that will help at all. Ave Pace 9:36 Prednisone day 4 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 5.25 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.10 | 0.00 | 4.10 |
| I am in San Diego today for work and tried to sleep in but couldn't. I forgot how much I love running here! Beautiful weather, beautiful sunrise - just perfect! I just had time for 4 easy miles, but the good news is no real pain or irritation until mile 4. This is just about a record! Ave Pace: 9:19 Prednisone day 5 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 4.10 |
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| Ran with Paula this morning and it was much warmer that I expected. We ran the big block and added on a little bit. The hip was feeling pretty good until I rolled my ankle at about mile 3 but it wasn't much worse than yesterday. I am going to the chiro today and will see what he says. Ave Pace 9:37; Prednisone day 6 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 5.25 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Nice cold morning with Paula. Hip was just okay, it is almost more just IT now than anything. Ave Pace 9:09 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 6.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.25 | 3.00 | 8.25 |
| I was on my own today and decided that I was going to do what I call "favorite run". It is 3 miles up hill to Westridge, 2 miles of some up and down through the golf course and out by Frito Lay and then another 3 downhill home. I love the view of the valley and the lake from the ridge and despite the cloud cover today, there was still a little view. I decided to just run by feel and not push to much. My IT band started right at 1.25 miles but worked it's way out by mile 3. I was pleasantly surprised by my pace up the hills 9:31, 9:15 9:16 - because I wasn't really pushing and they have a pretty good grade. The next two were 8:35 & 8:16 and then 7:48, 7:35 and 7:35 back home. Needless to say this is the best run I have had in a really, really long time. Other than SGM, probably since before Labor Day. I am finishing up the prednisone and I am hoping that the issues will continue to improve with stretching and massage. Ave Pace 8:29 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 8.25 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.50 | 0.00 | 5.50 |
| Ran with Paula this morning. I was very afraid to go outside when I saw the temp (26 degrees) but not so bad once we were out. Hip is now more IT band which I guess is a good thing. I at least know how to deal with IT issues and I started the hip strengthing program in Running Times and stretching, foam roller and scrapping. Plan for the week is to be at 30 miles as long as I am feeling the same or better. If things worsen then I will scale back. Ave Pace 9:29 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 5.50 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Another cold morning! Today seemed worse than yesterday even though the temp was higher. I missed my BBK's today because my husband is out of town and I cannot make it out to South Jordan and back and still get my kids to school. IT/ Hip was okay. It is bothering me earlier in the runs but the pain is much less severe - not quite sure what that means. Continuing with all the usual remedies. Ave Pace 9:19 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 6.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| I had planned on meeting Paula this morning but when I woke up my entire body hurt. Decided to take a day off and I can already tell that my hip is much happier than yesterday. Unfortunately this cold I have WILL NOT go away and the rest of me feels pretty crappy! |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| I had some test done yesterday and some complications came along with them. No running today and it seems that there will be no running tomorrow. Not sure about Saturday yet. Happy Running!
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| Still no running...... No real changes from last week. Waiting to hear from my doctor before I start running again. Hopefully by Thanksgiving. |
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Still no running, but I am doing much better than the last few days. So 30 min of yoga. Hopefully if no problems today, a little running tomorrow.
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.50 | 0.00 | 4.50 |
| Finally able to run today and it was rough! I am very sore from yoga yesterday and it is amazing how fast you lose it. Four days in bed and two days with moderate activity and it was like I had never ran before. Went and had a massage that I scheduled a week ago and it was painful as well. He mentioned that my hip and IT were not as bad as they were earlier this summer, but overall I am in much worse shape - bummer. Ave Pace 9:37
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 4.50 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
| I was planning to go with Paula early this morning, but when she called and canceled I climbed right back in bed. I had to photograph a family so I did not get out until noon. I over dressed. I went back once and changed but was still to hot. Felt pretty good and the IT/hip did not bother me until the last 1.5 miles. I got one mile in at MP but the rest was nice and enjoyable. Ave Pace 8:26 Happy Running & Happy Thanksgiving!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 6.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Ran with Paula this morning and could feel the effects of yesterday. Glad to be out and have it over. Hopefully tomorrow is better. Ave Pace 9:21 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.10 | 0.00 | 7.10 |
| Not really sure I wanted to go out today. We celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday and I was pretty wiped out. I was glad, however, that I had made plans to meet Paula at 7. She and I ran 4.5 miles that were rough and then I added on. I felt better the longer I ran and the last 1.5 felt great. I am amazed at how much I have lost and how hard it is to get it back. Ave Pace 9:12 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 7.10 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.25 | 0.00 | 5.25 |
| Ran with Paula and the hip is continuing to improve. The only problem is that I forgot to reset my garmin from Saturday and so it shows that I ran 12.35 miles -- if only. Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 5.25 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Met the BBK's today. It has been a while and I was worried about keeping up but they were nice enough to take it easy. We had a good run led by Dean and the hip is getting better every day - finally! Ave Pace 8:44 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 6.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.50 | 0.00 | 4.50 |
| Met Paula and we ran the "Big Block". I was a little frustrated because my garmin was dead and I kept trying to push buttons and felt naked with out it - this could be a sign of garmin addiction. I am technically challenged this week. Anyways I took the hill too fast for a recovery day but the run felt good and I am trying to stay in check with miles instead of ramping up to fast. Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 4.50 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Met the BBK's for a cold, cold run. It was 13 degrees when we started and 10 when we finished. It wasn't to bad once we got going, but today was hard and a sign that I have lost a lot of fitness over the past weeks. More technical issues. My garmin stopped picking up distance at 5.72 when we went through the tunnel and never picked it back up. Weird thing is I never got an alert stating that it lost reception. Ave Pace 8:50? Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 6.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.35 | 0.00 | 9.35 |
| Longest run since the marathon. Pretty sad it has taken me so long to only get to 9 miles. I met Paula early and we did the first 3.5 miles up hill and then looped back and had mostly down hill with some flat until I dropped her off at 7.5. I then finished on my own running and looping through the neighboorhood. I felt really good, but was really slow. My garmin is having issues. It is losing reception and cannot find it again unless I turn it off and back on. Thursday it started in a tunnel on the trail but today it happened twice and both times I was in wide open space. Not sure what to do, will have to do some research. CONGRATULATIONS to Julie, Peggy, Cheris, Michelle M and Cheryl for winning the womens division of the St. George Expedtion Relay - Pretty awesome! Ave Pace 9:00 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 9.35 |
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| First snow run of the year. Paula and I took it pretty easy and stayed off the main roads. Tomorrow will be icy. Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 5.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Tried to go meet the BBK's but when I got to Bangeter and it was not plowed I decided that if I did make it accident free, I would be late and have missed the group so I turned around and dusted off my treadmill. First run since last winter when it was maybe used 3 times. It wasn't as bad as I remember but still not very fun and glad it is done. Ave Pace 9:05 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 6.00 |
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| Lunch time run from my office. I ran west up 9800 S to Redwood and back. Some good hill work and felt pretty good. My hip/IT band are pretty much back to 100% but I have developed some PF in my right foot that is driving me crazy. Ave Pace 8:37 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 5.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| A very easy three miles on the treadmill. I missed the BBK's because I had a 7 am video conference and then had a small break before my next meeting, so only time for 3. Ave Pace 9:50 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.20 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
| Icy and Cold! 8 degrees when we started out. We ran the same route twice. Up and back to the Smith's corner. More issues with the garmin so no ave pace. Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 6.20 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.43 | 0.00 | 10.43 |
| Nice Saturday morning with Cheris, Michelle M, Kris and Dean. So great to run with those guys again! They are all taking it easy which makes it very nice for me. It was quite icy and snowpacked on the roads so it made for extra slow going. Ave Pace 9:16 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 10.43 |
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| Very, very icy! Probably one of the most icy days I have run. We wanted to stay off the main roads to avoid traffic, but the side streets were horrible as were the trails. Needless to say we were very, very slow. Ave Pace 10:23 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 5.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.65 | 0.00 | 8.65 |
| Very humbling run with the BBK's. I realized how out of shape I really am. Lots of work to do. Ave Pace 9:11
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 8.65 |
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| Ran with Paula. Very sore from being worked on yesterday. Ave Pace 10:12
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| Still not feeling well - day of rest |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.10 | 0.00 | 5.10 |
| Wanted longer but no time. Ave Pace 9:33
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 11.00 | 0.00 | 11.00 |
| Started out much like Tuesday and I was struggling to keep up and feel good. I dropped back a little at mile 5 but stayed close and felt better. I was able to finish strong- that is a good sign. Ave Pace 8:38
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 11.00 |
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On my own this morning. First two miles were very slow but then had to keep reminding myself it is a recovery day and to save something for tomorrow. Ave Pace 9:21 Happy Running!
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
| Met the BBK's for a run around Parkway Palisades. Good run but I can still tell that I am lagging and it is more difficult than it should be. Hopefully this passes quickly. Ave Pace 8:55 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 9.00 |
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| Slept in until 7:30 - WahOO! Unfortunately I had late night meetings so I did not get in bed until midnight. Met Paula and it was slushy, slick and messy. Pretty sore from yesterdays massage, but really starting to feel better - minus my foot. Technically challenged again so no pace and miles are approx. Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 5.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.06 | 0.00 | 9.06 |
| Met the BBK's for a Christmas Eve run. It was chilly but fun. My right IT bothered me a little bit during the warm up but I stretched before we started the workout and was fine the rest of the time. Afterwards we had a little Christmas party courtesy of Cheris & Michelle - Thanks! Ave Pace 9:05 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 9.06 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.25 | 0.00 | 5.25 |
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Five miles on Christmas afternoon with Paula. Way to much traffic! It was very nice to get out. Ave Pace 9:05 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus #2 Miles: 5.25 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 12.25 | 0.00 | 12.25 |
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Met some of the BBK's for an early morning run. It was a great route planned by Mike but I was struggling. I was always trying to catch up - they would come and get me and then I would fall behind again. Another sign that I still have a lot of work to do to get back were I was pre injury. Ave Pace 8:40 Happy Running! PS - My longest run since the marathon PSS - My highest milage week since Sept 7-12 PSS - No wonder it was hard!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 12.25 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Six miles with Paula this morning. It was colder than expected due to the humidity. Felt really good other than the right IT started bothering me with about 2 miles left. Ave Pace 9:40 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus #2 Miles: 6.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.02 | 0.00 | 9.02 |
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Nine miles with the BBK's. Today was slower than I expected so I was able to keep up which was nice for a change. I would like to think I was improving but the pace does not lie. Ave Pace 9:19 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 9.02 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Four miles with Paula and a lot of snow. We were very slow even though the effort seemed more difficult. Ave Pace 10:07 Happy Running!
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| Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 4.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 1567.02 | 193.35 | 1760.37 |
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| Aqua Mizuno Miles: 98.64 | Blue Mizuno Miles: 270.62 | Asics Miles: 39.76 | Pink Mizuno Miles: 18.60 | Metallic Mizuno Miles: 351.52 | Boston Pink Shoe Miles: 361.62 | Pink #2 Miles: 274.87 | Metallic #2 Miles: 81.44 | Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 217.01 | Nike Air Pegasus #2 Miles: 11.25 |
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