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

Mon, Apr 30, 2007

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
2.00	0.00	2.00

2 miles on treadmill 5.3 mph, until the last 1/2 mile, then 6 mph. Felt pretty good. Breathed pretty hard at the end. It is very humbling to note that 6 mph feels fast to me. Yikes. Oh well, at least I am getting healthier.

Piano: 1 1/2 hours practice, 1 1/2 hours in concert

*Phew* Did the concert . . . it's over!. So glad to be free from that pressure!

Hallelujah!

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00

Comments

From Christi on Tue, May 01, 2007 at 09:34:57

How did the concert go? I think its wonderful that you are keeping up with that part of yourself along w/ 3 kids! That's great! You'll have to let me know how WW goes. I've often thought about joining, but felt silly because I only have about 10 to lose- but sounds like you don't have much to lose either. I'm looking at your pic- you look great! I know people who've had great success on weight watchers. My strategy for now is portion control- planning my meals better and cutting back on eating out (my family's weakness!)

From Sasha Pachev on Tue, May 01, 2007 at 22:28:47

Chrisi - no need for weight watchers. Just post your daily menu in your blog along with your workouts. Free and effective.

Lybi - if 6 mph feels hard keep it lower. Also, do not raise the incline any more than 1 percent. Higher grade makes you go anaerobic, and you are not yet ready for it. Now the time/distance on your feet is much more important than how hard you are running.

P.S. - I have been able to play some hymns without memorizing them or looking at the keyboard while I play.

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