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Location:

Mesa,AZ,

Member Since:

Apr 04, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Prs:

1 mile:  6:31

5K:  23:37

Half Marathon: 2:04

My first post-high school 5K, in which I thought I was going to die

The first time I won my age division.  Yippee!

My first half marathon, in which I attack Sasha

The time I beat my high school PR for the 5K (as a 31 year-old mommy of 3!)

My first 5K barefooted

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

I'm just getting back into running after a long break to have my last child.  I would like to race some 10Ks, a half, and a marathon in the next 2 years.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Be the oldest woman to complete a marathon.  Yea!  But hopefully I will also complete some BEFORE I geezer up, like, before I'm 40 for sure.  I think it would be fun to dress up really strange for marathons, like impersonating celebrities and stuff.  Except I don't really like celebrities, as a rule, so maybe I'll have to stick to the age old question of ninja, or pirate.  I say ninja. *Hyah!*

Personal:

I am happily married to James W (Cool Runnings). We have 3 boys and 1 opinionated little girl.  I love reading and I'm also a news junkie.  I am a stinker.

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2 Whole days off from running, waiting for my quads to return to normal.  Holy weirdness, Batman!   It seemed like a lot longer.  I guess that I really need to admit how important running has become in my life, and how grateful I am to be able to do it.

So I took a nice little jog with each of my little boys one at a time--totaling a whopping 1.5 miles (ave. pace 15:00).  It felt really good, so tonight I will do another 1.5 at around 10:30 pace or something like that. 

 

Later: I procrastinated my 2nd run until rather late at night.  I got all dressed and everything, went out, ran 3 steps, and froze in place.  There were some really scary looking people staring right at me, and I allowed myself to be intimidated.  My bad for putting the run off until it is so late that even (possibly) harmless teenagers take on the ominous look of escaped convicts.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From Bethany on Sat, Oct 27, 2007 at 16:54:37

So glad your quads felt good enough to at least jog. Welcome back! Hopefully tonight goes well also.

From sarah on Sat, Oct 27, 2007 at 18:08:28

I'm so sorry you are hurting...it's probably good to have a break but I know it's annoying when you've gotten into the habit.

From christi on Sat, Oct 27, 2007 at 20:12:07

Glad you're back. Missed ya, but you were smart to listen to the body (and your instincts about running in the dark) Hope you have a fun relaxing Sat. night & Sunday!

From Sasha Pachev on Sat, Oct 27, 2007 at 20:42:55

Good recovery plan. When a setback happens, the right thing to do is to gradually ease into your regular training, even though you might be feeling very anxious to push.

From Mik'L on Sat, Oct 27, 2007 at 21:04:53

Glad you're back. I hope we are still on for next Saturday?

From Lybi on Sat, Oct 27, 2007 at 21:19:27

Oh we're on, we may just be a little slower (sorry!). Mind pushing me in a jogging stroller? JK.

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