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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
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.750.002.75

This is actually a guesstimate on my mileage because my garmin wigged out for some reason. I actually ran in the dark tonight and it wasn't nearly as scary as I always thought it would be. I was dreading going on the elliptical tonight, so even though it was 15 degrees and dark, I bundled up and went running. I only wore 1 shirt this time (see my abominable snowman gear from my last run) and didn't take my scarf, but I used a ski mask for my cheeks and face. I really liked the ski mask -- even though it got a little hot on the uphills, it was great for the downhills. It was a little icy out tonight, but I never tripped, luckily. I went without my iPod so I could be aware of my surroundings, and it was actually enjoyable -- it was so peaceful and I just listened to the rhythm of the crunching snow and my breathing, while I sang Christmas carols in my head. I wanted to go a little longer, but chickened out in the end. Nice run - felt great!

Comments
From Lybi on Fri, Dec 14, 2007 at 08:50:29

Did you ever think you'd love running in the snow? I'm so proud of you. You really have made it past the yucky part.

From Michelle on Fri, Dec 14, 2007 at 09:48:22

Nice job getting out! That sure sounds (brrrrr!) cold to me! But the peaceful nights run sounds very enjoyable! I like to run in the dark too, I don't pay attention to the hills and just do it!

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