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Location:

CO,

Member Since:

Aug 22, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Began running Aug 07

3 mile - 28:50 (Dec 07)

10K - 1:00:41 (July 08)

Half Marathon - 2:18:56 (Sep 08)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Keep running. Look for races to keep me focused on improvement and consistency.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Runner for Life

Personal:

I grew up in NM and met my husband at BYU. We've lived in NV, MI, AZ, and CO since graduation and we have 3 beautiful daughters 7, 2, and 1

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Asics (green) Lifetime Miles:						450.34

Mon, Jul 28, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
11.00	0.00	11.00

I went to bed last night at 9:00, so today's long run was easier than last week's. We went 11 miles today but our pace was really slow. Both of us were actually surprised how slow our pace had been - it didn't seem like we were going that slow. We might need to run on a different route, just to break up our pattern. I tried a different water/fuel pattern today. I took 2 bloks before I started running, a little water around mile 5, a little endurance drink at mile 7 and 9.5. I think I need fuel a little before mile 7 because I started to feel like I was running out of steam.

After my run, I didn't have nearly the fatigue that I experienced with my 10 miler last week. I was a little sore, but I just kept stretching; and I'm feeling pretty good right now. I went to the chiropractor today; my back was out and it was hurting my knees a little as I ran. Cami hasn't been walking for a week and a half (because of an injury at a park), and my back hasn't enjoyed lifting and carrying a 55 pound kid.

Comments

From Heber on Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 17:17:52

You were probably more fatigued from your 10k than you realized. That would account for the slow pace.

You only start drinking at mile 5? That's almost an hour with no fluids. I try to drink every 20 minutes or so if I'm on a long run. Of course if I'm only going 5 or 6 miles then I don't drink until the end. But on a long run I start the hydrating process early.

From Jody on Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 21:34:44

WOW - 11 miles is great! When is your half?

From Brent on Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 21:56:11

Laura, Laura, Laura, sweet, sweet run.

100 commando points for the effort. You will be ready for the trail half marathon. It sounds darn fun.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From laura on Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 22:28:06

Heber, thanks for the input. That's good advice about the water and it makes sense. I kept feeling really thirsty from mile 7 on.

Jody, my half is on Labor Day. AHhhhhh!!!!

Brent, thanks!!! I ALWAYS love earning commando points! It seems like it wasn't that long ago that you were encouraging me on my first 2 mile run with no walking. ha!

From Lybi on Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 23:38:59

Wow! Another world record! Congrats, Laura--and right after a race, too!

Sorry about your back. I didn't know Cami got hurt! I'm so sorry. Give that little (big!) doll a hug for me.

From marion on Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 23:39:45

Excellent run! WOW 11 miles! FANTASTIC! I love how you recorded your fueling. I haddn't thought of that. Great blog! Hope your daughter is feeling better soon :D

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