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South Valley 1/2 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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Red Nike St13 Lifetime Miles: 344.68
Dark Pink Nike St14 Lifetime Miles: 34.20
Blue ST12 X2 Lifetime Miles: 231.30
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41.0813.2354.31
Green Nikes Miles: 54.31
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7.300.007.30

7.3 miles.  2.3 on my own, then I picked up Taylor for the next 5.  I let her pick the course again.  Average pace 9:31.

Green Nikes Miles: 7.30
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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11.000.0011.00

I met the BBKs at Riverton High.  I wasn't feeling it today.  The group did Yasso 800's,  mine were pretty pathetic.  Average pace 9:01. 

Green Nikes Miles: 11.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.000.006.00

6 easy miles with Taylor before she left for XC camp. 

Green Nikes Miles: 6.00
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8.000.008.00

I met the BBKs at O'Roi Hardy park.  I decided not to do the early miles, because I feel like I'm getting a cold.  We ran on the trail out to 10600 and back.  Then I circled around until I hit 8.  Average pace 8:45.

Green Nikes Miles: 8.00
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5.700.005.70

Easy run with Jerry.  I'm glad he got out of bed and decided to join me.

Green Nikes Miles: 5.70
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Race: South Valley 1/2 Marathon (13.23 Miles) 01:42:19, Place overall: 5, Place in age division: 1
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.0813.2316.31

I ran the new South Valley 1/2 Marathon today.  I was really impressed with how well organized it was.  I met Cheris, Michelle M. and Michelle C. at the buses at 5:30.  We got to the race start and got in line for the porta potties. 

I'm glad we ran this course last week.  It helped me to know what was coming.  I really hated the uphill miles between 4-7.7.  I walked several times during that stretch, but never for more than a few seconds.  I don't know why I do that.  It's such a mental thing.  I don't think it slowed me down too much, because I still passed serveral people through that section.  We had like a 30 mph head wind for the whole second half of the race. 

Mile 1:  7:16  downhill I was trying to catch up to the 1:40 and/or 1:45 pacers, but the were going to fast.

Mile 2: 7:05  very downhill.  I ran with Mignon during this mile.  I also passed the 1:45 pacer.

Mile 3: 6:48  I pushed pretty hard to catch the 1:40 pacer.  I ran with him until just after mile 4 when we started going uphill and I slowed down.

Mile 4:  7:15 gradual uphill.  I'm struggling a bit.  I take a gu at the mile 4 aid station.

Mile 5: 7:52 still uphill.  I'm slowing down.

Mile 6: 8:35  This is mile I start doing my little walks here and there.

Mile 7: 9:11 very steep uphill section. 

Mile 8: 8:34  This is where I pass the girl in the green shirt. That helped give me energy.   I'm feeling strong even though it's still partly uphill.  I know the down hill is coming.  A very nice biker also helped encourage me here.

Mile 9:  7:25  yes!  finally some down hill.

Mile 10: 7:33  I took another gu.  They handed out a wet wash cloth here.  I loved that. 

Mile 11: 7:33  It's still downhill, but the strong winds are really taking a toll on me.

Mile 12: 7:41 I think there's still a chance to get a 1:40:xx

Mile 13: 7:43 crap.  I hit mile 13 in 1:40:37.  I can see the course is a bit long.  I just keep running.

.23  Average pace 7:13

I ran a 3 mile cool down around the lake with Kelli, Scott, and the Michelles.  My legs had a hard time moving.  We came back and got our awards.  When I finally looked in the mirror, I was covered in a white salty sweat.  How gross is that.  I actually felt decent during the race.  I had a pop tart about 1 1/2 hours before the race and I took 2 Immodium AD's.  I didn't have any bathroom issues which has hurt my time in many races.  I didn't take any ibuprofin until after the race. 

 

 

Green Nikes Miles: 16.31
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41.0813.2354.31
Green Nikes Miles: 54.31
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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