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Location:

Tallahassee,FL,United States

Member Since:

Jun 24, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

PRs:

Mile- 5:27 Breakfast on the Track, August '09
5k- 18:59 (6:07)  Tails and Trails, May '09 (And two more times! GRR!)

8k- 33:08 (6:39) Sweetheart 8k, Feb '11 

10k- 41:38 (6:42) TRBC, March '09

15k- 1:02:46 (6:44) Lake Caroline 15k, Nov '08

Half Marathon- 1:36:58 (7:24) Hoover Dam Half, Oct '09

Marathon- 3:37:16 (8:17) Mississippi Coast Marathon, Nov '08

Short-Term Running Goals:

Help my knees help me.

Long-Term Running Goals:


Personal:

Moving to Knoxville this summer. Hooray for being in a place with a running community! 

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I thought I had my spring races planned out and I just realized, I am used to running at sea level... would I be able to fly into Utah and run 31 miles?? I looked online for any info but couldn't really find anything. Does anyone know about racing in high elevations when you have never run there before?

I appreciate any input, I've got to make my decision soon because if I don't do this race I may run Boston in the spring. Thanks!

Comments
From montelepsy on Sun, Dec 07, 2008 at 15:04:53

The first time I ran in CO (coming from sea level going to 5,000 ft), I couldn't figure out why I tired so quickly. When I first went for a swim, it felt like I was suffocating. I didn't feel like I was getting enough air. I got used to it after a while, but altitude definitely made a difference to me.

I don't think it was just in my head, because I didn't figure it out until after the fact.

From marion on Sun, Dec 07, 2008 at 15:23:16

The elevation makes a big difference for sea level runners. Send a PM to Sasha and ask him. You could come out for a few weeks to acclimate ;) You could stay with us. It's small and LOUD, but you are very welcome :) Hey maybe with the elevation, I could keep up with you!

From Kelli on Sun, Dec 07, 2008 at 17:49:15

You could always just do a run for fun and walk if you have to! Which race are you thinking about? The one in St George??? I would be so happy if you would come and do that one, I want to run it FOR FUN so bad!

From barry on Sun, Dec 07, 2008 at 18:33:37

From my understanding Utah altitude is the same as Idaho, which is 4,580 feet. Are you flying in to Salt Lake area? What race are you talking about?

From kelsey on Sun, Dec 07, 2008 at 19:42:17

That's what I was scared of- getting tired more quickly.

I want to do the Antelope Island Buffalo Run 50k... so it is kind of worrisome thinking of doing 31 miles and having trouble breathing. It was going to be my big spring race (running a fun, easy marathon as a training run), so I was hoping to have a "decent" time, although I have no idea what that would be.

I'm not sure what I am going to do... I guess I could always move in with Marion so I can train in the high altitude :)

What race are you talking about Kelli?

From Kelli on Sun, Dec 07, 2008 at 20:02:10

You could move in with me, too. I have one less kids, so, you know, a fraction less noise!!! But Marion is way more fun than me, and cuter, too!!!

I was looking at the Red Mountain 50k (same weekend as Boston) in the St George area. It sounds like more fun to me, more scenic, better support and more porta potties, plus it is not a repeat (the Antelope one is 2 loops). BUT, if all else fails, I will be doing the Buffalo Run. Once again, for fun! I want my time to decent, but I will not push it over the top!

From Kelsey on Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 14:35:12

Kelli, I guess this means you aren't going to be running in Boston this year... are you thinking of doing 2010?

From Kelli on Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 19:27:05

Yes, my husband is going to try to qualify in Ogden in May or St George in September so that we can do it together in 2010. I am sure he will get it, he has been working his fanny off!!!

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