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St. George Half Marathon

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Location:

Riverton,UT,

Member Since:

May 03, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

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St. George Marathon 2009 3:32

Mt. Nebo 1/2 Marathon 2014 1:30

Deseret News 10k 2009 44:12

Short-Term Running Goals:

My goal is to have fun and not get injured.

Long-Term Running Goals:

I want to continue to run for many years to come.

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I'm married with three kids.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Red Nike St13 Lifetime Miles:						344.68
Dark Pink Nike St14 Lifetime Miles:						34.20
Blue ST12 X2 Lifetime Miles:						231.30

Sat, Jan 17, 2009

Race: St. George Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:49:53

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
0.40	13.10	13.50

I drove down with Michelle N., Cheris, Michelle M., Kris and Dean. We stayed at the Comfort Inn which made it very easy to walk to and from the race.

I started out with Michelle and Teena. My plan was to start out slower and pick up the pace as the race went on. That didn't happen. I went out too fast for me and ran out of gas at mile 7. I said goodbye to my friends. I decided to take my second gu at mile 7.7. I think that is what caused me to get sick. I ended up using the POP at the 10 mile water station. It was so frustrating to get passed by so many people those last 5 miles. Jody was so sweet and tried to pull me along, but I couldn't do it. I finished 6 minutes slower this year than last year. Anyway, it was a fun weekend. I'm done with my runner's series races. YEA!!!!

My garmin showed the distance as 13.27, so my splits are probably not correct. Here they are anyway. 8:05, 8:00, 7:53, 7:49, 8:06, 7:32, 7:51, 7:59, 8:29, 8:16, 10:06 (bathroom break), 8:41, and 8:49.

Blue Asics 2130 Miles: 13.50

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 0.00	Calories: 0.00

Comments

From Jody on Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 19:54:42

You did a great job! If I had been sick I would have been much slower! Good luck with the healthy eating challenge, I am the worst eater ever!

From Michelle N. on Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 23:08:35

I'm sorry I made you start faster than you wanted. Next time just yell at me. See ya in the morning.

From Kelli on Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 16:53:58

I think you did great! I am telling you, there is something up with those GU's! After St George, I will never have a GU again! EVER!

Your splits look pretty good, actually! Potty breaks cost you some and that stinks! I think you should get to stop time for those! It is not fair.

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 21:40:28

Sorry you had a less-than-ideal day. It seems especially discouraging since you essentially ran the same time for the Riverton course on the training run the week before, but without the dreaded potty stop (thanks for being such good company that day). Looking back, perhaps we should have slowed the pace more so you could have tapered better for Painters. Oh, well, live and learn. In any event, others are reporting he course was short last year.

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