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Utah Valley Half Marathon

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Location:

Riverton,UT,

Member Since:

May 03, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

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.  

Personal:

I'm married with three kids.

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Blue ST12 X2 Lifetime Miles: 231.30
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160.2021.10181.30
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I met Angela and Brittanee at Angela's house to run the Bonneville Shoreline Trail again.  Just like last week, we ran the .7 miles uphill to the trailhead accross from the equestrian park in Draper.  I felt pretty good for the first 6 miles where came out by the church on Wasatch.  Then we ran 2 miles North on Wasatch until we hit 8 miles and turned around.  It was at about that point when I started hating it.  I just felt exhausted.  Once we got back on the trail I was ready to be done.  Brittanee had decided to turn around about 2 miles into the run.  Poor Angela had to keep coming back to me to make sure I was ok.  She is an awesome trail runner.  I really hope I'll be able to keep up with her soon.  It took me close to 3 hours to finish.  I swear it felt harder than the marathon 2 weeks ago.

I need to remember how crappy I felt today and eat better the day before next time.  I ate very little yesterday and when I woke up hungry this morning I knew that was a mistake.

Trail running is tough!!!  I have so much respect for people who race on the trails. 

 

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6 very slow miles before work.  Avg pace 9:49.

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I met the BBKs at Bingham.  I didn't make it to the early miles thinking I would run more miles after but that didn't happen.

Cheryl was in charge and I always love her workouts.  We started out doing a 3 mile progressive run.  Those miles were 8:46, 7:55, and 7:30.  Then we regrouped and ran over to a neighborhood to the West since the track was locked.  We did some fast repeats around the square with recovery between.  Then we ran another mile and finished back at the school.  It was nice to finally feel like I could run some faster times today.  My legs have been pretty tired the past few weeks.  The final three miles were 8:10, 7:28, and 8:22. 

I had the day off work.  It was fun visiting family.

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6 easy miles from work to the trail and back.

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No running today.

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3 easy miles before work.

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Race: Utah Valley Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:45:21
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I really liked this course.  Other than the nasty headwind and having to go to the bathroom twice, I had a good day.  I was excited to run with my sister.  We stayed together until I had to make my first bathroom stop right after mile 4.  I made a second bathroom stop at mile 8.  The last 3 miles I started picking girls to pass.  That last girl I passed we were in a sprint to the finish and I barely beat her.  That was fun.  After the race, my sister and I compared our mile splits.  They were very close other than the two miles I stopped.  I need to get faster at stopping.  She finished 2 minutes ahead of me.

 

My splits were: 7:41, 7:31, 7:50, 7:50, 9:00 (bathroom stop), 7:35, 7:43, 9:48(2nd bathroom stop that took way too long), 7:35, 7:50, 8:02, 7:52, 7:55, and a 6:43 pace for the finish.

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6.000.006.00

6 miles on the treadmill

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I ran on the trail and at work.  Average pace 8:40.

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I met the group at the trail at 9800 South.  I ran easy for the first 3 miles.  Then we did 2 minutes fast 2 minutes slow.  I had to leave early to get to work so I didn't get to do the full workout.  Average pace 8:56.

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I slept in a little today.  I started at the trail by the pool.  I ran south to the end of the trail and back.  Average pace 9:40.

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I met Cheris at CR Hamilton park.  The plan was 10 faster miles in place of a longer run.  I got an upset stomach and after a slow couples miles decided to be done at 9.  Average pace 8:34.

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5.000.005.00

5 miles on the treadmill before work.  30 minutes on the upright bike at work.

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5 miles on the treadmill before work.  At work I did the rowing machine for 10 minutes and rode the upright bike for 20 minutes.

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4 miles on the treadmill before work and 3 miles outside at work.

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7 miles with Lisa.  I stopped at the gas station at about 4.5 miles and Lisa continued on.  I ran into the dad of one of Taylor's friends.  We ran together for a little bit. 

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Today I ran the Bonneville Shoreline trail again.  And once again it kicked my butt.  I ran the first 5 or 6 miles with Angela, Brooke and Brooke's friend.  I do fine until I get to the rocky parts, then I turn into such a chicken.  I'm so afraid of falling that I really hold myself back.  Angela wanted 18 miles today and I only wanted 14.  I ran on Wasatch Blvd for a little bit then turned around and ran by myself the rest of the way.  I accidentally stopped my watch so I don't know the exact time, but it took about 2.5 hours.

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5 miles on the trail and 3 miles around work.  Average pace 8:43.

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Austin left for New York this morning.  The group was meeting too far away for me to see him off and still make it, so I ran on my own.  I did the SJ Soccer Fields loop twice for 6 miles.  It was very windy.  I startled two huge dogs that didn't hear me coming because of the wind.  It's a good thing the owner had a good grip on them, because they were ready to attack me.  I got to work and ran another 4 miles.  I made it up to 1300 W. and back..

Average pace 9:01

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7.150.007.15

The weather was perfect this morning.  It was only about 59 degrees.  I could have run all day.  I started with 3 miles with Taylor.  Then I ran another mile on my own.  I got to work and ran another 3 miles.  I felt great.  Average pace 8:25.

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I met the BBK's at O'Roi Hardy park.  I thought I would be running a 5k at 7:00 at work, so I didn't want to push it too hard.  I was able to run with Kelli for a little bit which I loved.  I tried to sneak off the trail to find a bathroom and almost ran right into a skunk.  I won't be doing that again.  I ended up with 5.5 miles - average pace 8:42. 

I made it to work just in time to run with the group there.  We ended up not doing the 5k but it was still a good run.  We ran 1.5 miles to the trail then a hard one mile to 10600.  We regrouped and ran an easy pace up by the dealership and then a hard sprint back uphill to work.  It was fun.  Average pace 8:25.

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3 easy miles with Taylor.  My stomach was not happy.

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I ran the BST again with Angela and Brooke.  I think the trail running is finally starting to get a little easier.  I've know for the past few weeks that it was just a matter of time before I fell, and today was the day.  I landed hard on my palms, my left knee and my left shoulder.  I'm sure that will be the first of many falls this summer.  Average pace was under 11 mm.  I'm happy with that. 

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