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Location:

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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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
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

Tue, Sep 30, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
4.11	0.00	4.11

Yep, these little runs are enough to drive you crazy. Just enough time to worry about every stiff joint and twitch, and then when you're finally warmed up, it's time to stop. Also, don't forget to keep it slow! NO, even SLOWER. My body's in a warp, wanting to consume more calories than I'm going to burn this week (out of habit for how many calories I usually burn in a week). I'd like to not gain another 3 pounds by Saturday. I keep thinking about Clyde talking about eating more sensibly this week, and Adam's & Josse's advice to avoid the carb depletion. All I know is that I want to eat a side of beef and a bowl of cereal for breakfast today. Anyway, I am excited for Saturday (aside from the effort it takes to 'sleep' on Friday night and then load a buss at 4:00 a.m.). I love that I just get to run and run and run for a long time and have a really good excuse for being all by myself in the desert enjoying the sound of breathing and feet hitting the pavement all around me. Last year, Duane, Jeff, Diana and I waited 9 mintues to cross the starting line. It was a actually a good strategy, we didn't have to trip over people in the dark at the start and elbow our way to a good space and pace. I'm trying to ready my mind for those last 2 miles I hate so much.

Comments

From Kim on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 13:20:05

Thanks for your thoughts on the marathon! That is how I picture running it! Total enjoyment with each and every step! (OK, so I might be in for a rude awakening....)

I've been wondering about the right way to cross the line. I wondered if waiting around was a good idea. Are you planning to wait again? It sure seems like a logical thing to do since they go off of chip time.

From marion on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 13:21:06

The side of beef sounds GREAT! :) You are going to have a great day and a great taper week! :D hang in there and have some of that meat today. You're not going to want it on friday.

Think of the cow bell for the last few miles. Tarzan shared her favorite last mile song. It's by Rodney Atkins "If you're going through hell." It's funny :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91OQwco7a58

From luzylew on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 13:42:48

Since I'm not going to be one of the first 100 runners to cross the finish line, and because age division wins and BQ times are set off chip times-- I don't see a single reason to start with the croud. Unless, you want to stay near the pace runner to make sure you're keeping your pace throughout the race. I have fund however, even in half marathons, that even if you start last, you eventually meet up to your pace group naturally. So yes, I will probably wait again to cross the start.

From Kim on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 13:43:19

Hey Marion, (and Tarzan), thanks for sharing that song! It just might pull me through the marathon and life in general! I like it! :o)

From Bonnie on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 12:42:43

Luz, Have a great race!! I will be sending you much energy and well wishes!

From Matt on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 13:01:40

Looks like you are ready for a great race hope to see you in SG

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