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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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Sat, Sep 13, 2008
Total Distance
21.20

Yeah, I know unbelieveable but I made it through.  I ran with a good friend of mine and we had a great time.  I'm pretty sure I could have picked up the pace quite a bit but I just wanted the distance.  Time was not the concern so I stayed back and ran with a buddy and that was definitely more entertaining, I probably wouldn't have finished if I didn't have the company.

 My legs are bit tired and achy but not really bad at all.  So I hoping this is saying that I can pick up the pace and run the whole marathon in the time I did these today.  We had a lot of hills.  We ran almost the whole length of every avenue. City creek to 11 to B to 10 to M to 9 to B to M to 7 to B to 6 to virginia then to 5 down and back on 4, then three , two, one and back up to s. temple and then up Virginia all the way back to 11 avenue. YUCK!! And back around city creek.  Very lovely weather, wonderful views, company, I had a great day.
 

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Comments
From marion on Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 13:43:56

hey Laurie! Welcome back ;) GREAT miles!!! You are rockin!!!

From luzylew on Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 13:48:37

Man, you can really turn it on when you want to. You are one tough cookie lady! You sound so upbeat after your run. I want to harm and injure (or at least neglect) others. I'm pooped. You're the kind built for Ultras. What an inspiration. Thanks for helping me keep my chin up! Great run.

From leslie on Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 20:54:43

You are a TIGER!! Holly STinking Cow!! (sorry to steal your line, but it is my favorite!) That is pretty darn amazing to pull that out of your hat after going back to work and not having the miles..... Looks like YOUR BAACCKKK!!!! You will be great in Portland!!! We need to try and get in another trail run this fall with Maurine before it is too late!!! Keep it up girl!

From Laurie on Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 21:57:53

Leslie, thank you, thank you!! You are the best. You have really helped me a lot and I appreciate your wonderful comments that remind that you guys are still watching for me and I can't be a slacker :)

My students asked why I ran and I told them it makes me feel good about myself....I need to keep it up.

The last Friday before st george is a comp day because of parent teacher conference, you gals up for a run that day nice and easy? Otherwise I would have to come on a Saturday because I leave for work now at 6:30am

Luzy and marion I love you both :) You gals rock

I've had to adjust my goal but I think I am going to PR still just not break 5 hrs. But there's always Ogden!!!!!

From laurie on Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 21:58:35

oh leslie, I love that you use my line, it's one of my favorite too!! My husband thinks I'm a goober for saying it:P

From krash man on Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 22:43:17

Nice job on the run. I am glad that you got up and got the distence in. You rock goober head. :D

From leslie on Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 09:13:55

Maurine gets back from Itay on Sept. 21, I will talk to her about doing a run and get back to you, it would be fun to get together. Maybe a friday early evening or a Sat. morning. Pipeline would be fun, or maybe try something new and exciting like the mid mountain trail in Park city and then lunch! We need to have a nice fun fall run together before the snow!

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