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Location:

West Valley City,UT,USA

Member Since:

Apr 05, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

5k-29:50

Half-Marathon:

6 completed and aPR of 2:17 in 2005

Full Marathon:

10 marathons, 5:36 my first and fastest, almost beat it this year in Portland but my training slacked the last 6 weeks and it hurt me. Someday I will beat it!

50k 6:39 Goblin Valley 2010

 Disney World Goofy Challenge Finisher!

Short-Term Running Goals:

To train consistently.

Races:

5k PR

Marathon PR (hopefully at the Arizona Marathon in Feb '11)

Possibly a 50k in April.

Bear Lake Marathon June

Fresno Eye-Q Marathon Nov '11

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Hmm, I got my first PR in 5 years but I want to get some more.  I want to be a consistent middle of the packer not just "not last place"

Personal:

Married to Chris, "krashman" Pope, Have Natalie 6, and Loren Paul 4.


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Total Distance
6.75

I ran out to Lake Park again, I just can't seem to resist those rolling hills. And it is pretty scary too! You think you are safe running on a sidewalk 10ft away from the road (speed limit 35mph) And that divider is lined with medium sized trees but all that security is smashed when you see the skid marks, the tree ripped up by the roots and broken in half, and the tire tracks don't stop until they have gone over and past your "safe" sidewalk.

But on the other hand, I love warmer weather and early morning golfers because that means the bathroom right by the trail are open!

Mile times 12:51, 12:19, 12:16, 11:52, 11:46. I know one think for sure, I could not have done another mile and have it be faster than my last one. I was pretty done today, but not bad for the person who was seriously doubting her hobby this morning and questioning why I even do this.

Added 1.5 miles with a quick walk and a  fully loaded double stroller. (Free lunch for the kids).  They didn't want to ride in the car, but in the stroller, hmmmmm, I don't get it.  Maybe they were just looking for a way to wear me out.  Nothing new. 

Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Jody on Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 10:18:18

Awesome job! I love running out through Lake Park. We usually save it for the weekends when there is less traffic. You must live pretty close to us becuase our mileage when we head out there is 6.3.

We are going at 5:30 tomorrow morning for a really easy three if you want to come.

From Laurie on Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 10:56:52

Okay, where do you meet? I'll come! And I really wish they would connect the sidewalk just past monticello to the roundabout.

I live in the old subdivision right by Valley Crest Elementary. So the west fest in a sense, does a loop around my house.

From Jody on Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:05:33

That is right where we used to live about 10 yrs ago! To Funny!! We meet at my house - the address is 5021 W Cree (3660 S.) In behind the 7-11 across from Shopko. My number is 699-0671(cell). I am on a conference call for work until about 11 am and then will be available after that if you want to call for directions.

I ams so excited!!

From Kim on Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:50:26

I love open bathrooms! That's one reason I love the ladies who do early morning kick boxing and yoga at one of the LDS churches on my morning route! That will be fun for you to meet up with Jody and Paula! Good job on your 5+ today!

From Christi on Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 00:42:30

Hey Laurie! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Nice to meet you! I'm jealous that you have run the Disney Marathon! I want to do one of the Disney races SO bad! I keep trying to talk my sisters into doing it with me, but I'm not getting very far!

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