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UT,

Member Since:

Dec 31, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I ran my first marathon as a teenager in 1981 with my Dad (The Coronado Marathon). Since then I've run St, George (3x) Utah Valley (3x) Ogden (1 full, 2 halves) Park City (1 x) Boston Marathon (1x) Washington DC (1x) Moab Half Marathon (6x) ,Ye Old Freedom Festival 5 & 10K (a million x) and many others.

But I'm all done with that now.  I'm officially a jogger.

Short-Term Running Goals:

My running goal is to keep on keepin' on.

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Jog into the sunset.

Personal:

I like being outside.

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Saucony ProGrid V Lifetime Miles: 479.51
Saucony Ride Lifetime Miles: 841.34
Saucony Tangent Lifetime Miles: 150.93
Saucony Ride Lifetime Miles: 307.50
Sat, Apr 24, 2010
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

It was a beautiful morning. I relished running my favorite 4 miles from the top of my trail to the lake and back in the sunshine.  There was enough wamth, that anything flowering was wafting through the air.  Lots of people out on training runs.  It would be the last long run for anyone doing Ogden (Catherine).  A friend of mine from Colorado wrote me last night and is doing the Squaw Peak 50, and invited me to come run a leg of it with him on June 5th.  I'll be recovered by then, but will be running Utah Valley marathon the next Saturday.  I really want to run a portion of it though, just not sure how far I can go. This is the closest I've ever done two marathons.  I'm wondering how in the world I can get my mileage back without hurting stuff.  I'm feeling strong right now, just slow--and tired.  I've been really tired this week.  I am so grateful for the flowering trees and sleepy sunshine.  Going to nap on my hammock now.

Comments
From Smooth on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 10:49:31 from 174.23.172.155

Looks like a perfect Sat run. Can you believe Boston is just a memory now? Luz, no worries about getting your mileage back too soon. Just put in a long run in 3 weeks out from UVM. You're in marathon shape, recover well, and just maintain! Throw in a few speedwork if you feel up to it.

From LuzyLew on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 14:27:06 from 67.128.33.158

It's a good memory. I had a great time back there. My only regret was not being able to spend more time with you & the other FRB back there. It was a good experience, and the weather was perfect. Thanks for this advice on getting recovered and when/how to do the next long run. I'm still reverse tapering though, rebuilding mileage and try 6-8 Saturday. I read yours and Kelly's blogs and it always makes me wonder if I have any idea what I'm doing. I do know though, for me both successful pre-race taper, and then recovery is key. First time I've tried back to back/month to month marathon. But since I'm not trying to break any records--I guess I'll just consider UVM a long run and chalk it up to fun like I did last year. It gave me a lot of confidence to 'have fun' on the course. Thanks again for the advice. And no-- can't believe Boston was now 8 days ago. It came and went so fast--but the great thing is, it's in the memory and in my heart for a long time to come :) You're the best. I am so glad you encouraged me to go.

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