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Deseret News 10k

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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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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

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Race: Deseret News 10k (6.2 Miles) 00:44:12, Place in age division: 5

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
0.00	6.20	6.20

I went into this race with low expectations. I decided I would push hard from the beginning and just hold on as long as I could. I ended up with a PR by 13 seconds. I'm so happy with my time. I think this was just what I needed to get me motivated again.

Michelle picked me up at 4:45 to drive to the start. We met up with Rachel, Teena, Smooth, Jody and Bec. I just love these ladies. They are the reason I run. When the gun went off I took off. I didn't even look at my pace. I just ran by feel and I felt great. By mile 3 I was feeling tired. I ran next to Bec for a little bit. She looked so strong. I wish I could have kept up with her. Shortly after that I started running with Tim. It was great to have someone to push me. We stayed together until shortly before the finish where he had more of kick left than I did.

That last 1.2 miles were tough. I wanted to walk so bad. My splits were:

6:33, 6:33, 7:09, 7:06, 7:12, 7:46, and 7:43 avg for the final .2.

We hung out watched the marathon winners come in. We were so excited when we say Allie. She is amazing.

Blue Nike ST12 Miles: 6.20

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

Comments

From RAD on Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 21:36:30 from 67.166.99.8

You had an AMAZING race and congrats on the PR!! Even with your lack of motivation you're kicking some butt girl!!! I wish I would've found you at the start after the warm-up so I could've tried to keep pace with you, since I never passed you I had a sneaking suspicion that you were getting a new PR! :)

Thanks for making the day so fun for me. I really needed that boost today!!! you and the rest of my running partners are the ones that making running worth it for me too!

From Smooth on Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 23:08:11 from 71.36.86.207

It was so fun hanging with you at the start and finish! YOU ARE one talented runner! So humble and sweet and did I mention so very cute. CONGRATS on the PR!

From Kelli on Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 23:10:42 from 71.219.89.21

WOW!!! Those are some awesome splits. great race, Julie! I am so happy that you had a good experience and hope it helps with the motivation!

From Jody on Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 01:13:07 from 98.202.136.149

Congratulations! You ran an amazing race today! The PR is awesome! See you in a couple of weeks.

From JulieC on Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 02:34:56 from 65.44.125.14

Julie, what a great run you had. Love the 6:33s x 2!!!! Glad you are reinspired, All JULIES must stick together on the RUN of our lives. Never realized how many Julies there were until everyone on the blog began referring to one in their blogs. I wasn't sure it was you the others were talking about. Glad it was, SPEEDY :D And of course Julie Thomas represented us well in the Marathon!!!

From allie on Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 10:50:16 from 67.161.243.158

great job! nice splits and a PR as well. so cool! congratulations.

From Nancy on Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 11:51:25 from 76.27.11.127

Great job Julie.

From Teena on Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 13:22:12 from 67.177.20.13

Julie,

Can I just tell you that I think you are amazing?? Seriously. You looked like you were running effortlessly. I tried to keep you in sight ... didn't last too long. You did fantastic ... watermelon or no watermelon!!!

I definitely want to work something out so that I can run with you more. Let's get on that ... okay?

Also ... you have posted for today yet ... but I was so glad to be able to run some with you this morning as well!

You are INCREDIBLE!!! I really mean that.

Congrats on the PR!!! You were smokin' fast!!!!

From Bec on Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 14:10:42 from 67.177.35.60

I found you on the blog! You are so dang fast, and so cute! Great PR, way to run!

From Shimelle on Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 14:14:23 from 75.162.225.27

Yay! I'm glad you PR'd also. Maybe if you get re-motivated it will help me to get motivated. Actually, today was great and I had a blast. Looking forward to Wasatch next Saturday.

From RivertonPaul on Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 14:28:57 from 75.169.33.125

PR, you rock. So happy for you.

From Smooth on Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 14:08:12 from 71.35.210.4

It was so fun running some with you on the JRP Sat. THANK YOU! I want to tell you what my husband said about you: "I really like Julie, she has a very kind face and countenance." He said that after the race and again yesterday and again today when he saw the race picture. And I agree with him. So glad I got to meet you.

From Peggy on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 11:14:57 from 71.213.45.229

Way to go, Julie! I'm glad you had a good race. I agree with everyone else that you're awesome!

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