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Location:

CO,

Member Since:

Jun 02, 2010

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

PRs

5k (2009): ~30

10k (2010): ~55

1/2 marathon (2011): ~1:54

Marathon (2001): ~4:05

Marathons

Chicago Marathon (2001): 4:05

California International Marathon (2010): 4:09

Short-Term Running Goals:

Primary goal is consistency in training, secondary goal is to get faster.

5k: sub 25 mins

10k: sub 49 mins

1/2 marathon: sub 1:45

marathon: 3:50

Tentative 2011 race schedule:

May 15, Colfax 1/2- Denver; 1:54:03

June 4, Golden Gate Dirty Thirty- 12mi, Black Hawk; 2:50:06

Late June- Early August: Running hiatus due to geology field camp

August 21,  Heart and Sole 10k- Boulder; 55:30

September 5, Boulder 1/2 Marathon; 2:02ish

September 25, Bear Chase 1/2, Lakewood

October 9, Denver Rock n'Roll 1/2

October 21, Scream Scram 5k- Denver

November 12, Turkey Trot 10k- Longmont

November 19, Panicking Poultry 5k- Boulder

November 24, CU Turkey Trot 5k - Boulder

December 4, CIM- Sacramento



 

 



Long-Term Running Goals:

I would like to qualify for Boston and complete a 100 mile race someday. I hope to run consistently for the rest of my life.

Personal:

Geologist, backcountry skier and hiker, cyclist, occasional rock climber, and yogi. I enjoy traveling, cooking, knitting, reading, music (learning the guitar and piano- and listening to a wide variety), and working on our house. 1 significant other, 2 dogs, 1 cat.


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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Asics GT-2150 Lifetime Miles: 289.93
Asics Kayano Red Lifetime Miles: 393.13
Saucony Progrid Mirage Lifetime Miles: 32.10
Asics Gel Cumulus 12 Lifetime Miles: 317.95
La Sportiva- Fireblade Lifetime Miles: 112.07
Runs With L Pup Lifetime Miles: 590.86
Runs With B Pup Lifetime Miles: 180.08
Brooks Cascadia 6 Lifetime Miles: 106.69
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
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7 miles at ~9:34 average pace on boulder creek path. Stretched near the creek afterwards. Nice temperatures even at 10:30 am.

 On the soap box: What is the deal with these double-wide strollers? First off, are they really necessary? When I was growing up- we had these little fold up things that probably weighed 2-3 pounds (these new SUV type strollers look really heavy) and they were completely sufficient for the purpose of getting from point A to point B. Albeit, perhaps there are better designs now days for dirt trails and more comfortable seats for the kiddos- but still, a double wide? I'm pretty sure that alternating which kid gets the 'front seat' on different walks is a great lesson in sharing. Furthermore, some of these kids are big enough that they could easily be walking alongside their parents- it's no wonder we have such an obesity problem in the states. But, assuming a double-wide SUV style stroller is necessary, why does everyone else have to accommodate? I was forced off the trail at least three times due to these SUV's simply because the 'driver' refused to move over. sheesh. I know it's not all parents/people- but it certainly seems like selfishness is on the rise and common courtesy is on the decline.

 Second thing I noticed on my run that was a little disturbing: Some parents (maybe ~50%) whom were out with their kiddos (in both non-SUV and SUV strollers) were yapping on their cell phones, while the kids sort of sat there listlessly in a daze (or, even worse, had some sort of an ipod/gaming thing they were glued to). None of my business really (except when people yap loud enough on the phone that they can be heard for at least 400 m away), but maybe talking to the kids might be nice? I don't have kids and don't plan on having them, but it just seems like good parenting to interact with them.. I don't know, maybe that's not recommended anymore.

I guess this is why I enjoy running alone on trails and mountain roads.. you see less people that may depress you about the state of humanity. Sigh. Off soap box.


Asics GT-2150 Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Stacy on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 21:50:49 from 97.114.162.145

You had quite an eventful run today! I had to laugh at your soap box. I have to agree with you about parents and cell phones and kids and "techy" games. When I used to walk with my kids it was all about visiting and enjoying the great outdoors. It seems these days it is like walking the dog after you get home. Just something that parents have to do. Too bad. Fortunately there are exceptions and some great parents so don't give up on humanity just yet. :)

Great mileage!

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