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Top of Utah Half Marathon

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Location:

North Salt Lake,UT,United States

Member Since:

Sep 22, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

2009 Top of Utah Marathon-- 4:07:44

2009 Top of Utah 1/2 Marathon --1:44

2009 NSL 5K-- 24:20

2007 Ogden Marathon--4:30-ish

Participant in 4 or 5 sprint triathlons 

Short-Term Running Goals:

To win a race. (I don't care how long)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run the Boston Marathon.

Personal:

Married. Mother of 4 children.  Writer.  Musician.  Athlete.  Fast runner.  (Not all dreams)  

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
35.7020.600.000.0059.0223.100.0056.30
Night Sleep Time: 15.00Nap Time: 1.00Total Sleep Time: 16.00Weight: 106.00Calories: 0.00
Race: Top of Utah Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:44:07
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
7.0013.100.000.000.0020.100.0020.10

I felt awesome during the race!  I could have gone faster but thought it would be better to stay with people who needed me.  We helped each other in that way.  However, after the race, I took off to finish my miles for the day and I was surprised at how difficult it quickly became.  I was really dragging by the end.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Race: Top of Utah Marathon (26.2 Miles) 04:07:44
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.0026.200.000.000.00

I thought I was more prepared. My biggest downfall was mental.  Aahh!  I think I can! I think I can! I was going for 3:40, so obviously I really fell off the wagon--again!  I was at 1:45 at the half way point (8 min.pace), but somewhere between mile 19 and 20 I forgot why I was running.  I only completely gave up once (I'm not sure for how long--3 minutes?).  I suppose that was better than my first marathon. I gave up many times and ended at 4:30! 

 The long and short of it is, I'm improving, but I have higher expectations so I've still got a lot to do.

 

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.000.000.004.00

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
0.004.000.000.004.000.000.004.00

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
3.200.000.000.003.200.000.003.20

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Race: North Salt Lake Parkway Stake RS 5K (3.12 Miles) 00:23:53, Place overall: 2
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.003.120.000.000.00

12 seconds behind first place after I convinced her to run with me. (she wanted to run slower). But she was obviously the better runner--she had the staying power at the end.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
2.000.000.000.002.000.000.002.00

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.000.000.003.00

I haven't run since the 5k on Sept 26th, so nothing strenuous.  But it did make me remember all the things that I love about running. I especially love sweating!  That's something I never used to do (apparently I never worked out hard enough!)

Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 1.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 106.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 19:06:35 from 68.76.197.194

Ewwwww...sweating!?!? LOL! Glad you're back into it. Keep sweating.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
2.000.000.000.002.000.000.002.00

Just remembering that I used to run nearly every day! oops. It's been a while.  Took it at my partner's pace

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.000.000.004.00

It felt great to get out and run today. It was drizzling but not cold. In fact, it was the perfect temperature.   I left around 6:15 am, did 4 miles at 8:38 pace, average heart rate was 161--which seems high for that speed.  In fact, on mile #1 I ran 8:47 pace and my heart rate was at 145.  On mile #3, I ran exactly the same pace, but my heart rate was 167. Hmm.. .

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Nan Kennard on Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 14:06:24 from 174.51.250.151

Lucky Skunk!! You're finally logging your mileage! Yeah! Nice run today. Maybe mile 3 was a little more uphill than mile 1? That would explain the HR spike.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
2.000.000.000.000.000.000.002.00

Okay, I'm lame for not running.  Argh! So hard to get motivated when I'm not training for anything. Morning just comes way too soon.  

 But that being said, I did do 1 hour of cardio work out and then ran a couple of miles pushing 2 kids in the stroller.  It felt GREAT!  I love running in the fall.   

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Nan Kennard on Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 16:14:23 from 174.51.250.151

Good job getting out there and getting your heart rate up!

You can COUNT on running this weekend. :)

From Nan Kennard on Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 23:43:25 from 174.51.250.151

Hey Ash, I just saw this link on a new member's site. Thought you may be interested in knowing about a running group in your area: http://blonderunner.com/teams/south-davis-road-runners/

The member is blonderunner.fastrunningblog.com

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
1.500.000.000.000.000.000.001.50

Okay, I intended to go farther, but I took my dogs. I was just happy to be outside and remembering how it feels to get up early.  Plus, with daylight savings, its bright out by 6:30am--which is really nice.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.000.003.000.003.00

3 miles at 8:30 pace. It's not far, but it's a good pace for me.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
0.003.500.000.003.500.000.003.50

3.5 miles at 8:30 pace. I left at 7 am.  It was light and there was a crisp breeze. It was wonderful. I wish I could run in those circumstances every time. The trails were empty--I think everyone else is missing out.  Now I just need something to train for...

Night Sleep Time: 9.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 9.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.000.000.004.00

4 miles at 8:45 pace.  It felt great.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
35.7020.600.000.0059.0223.100.0056.30
Night Sleep Time: 15.00Nap Time: 1.00Total Sleep Time: 16.00Weight: 106.00Calories: 0.00
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