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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, May 19, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
5.00	0.00	5.00

3 miles with Christine at 9:40 pace on ave. Doh! I tried so hard to get to bed early last night. I skipped my Sunday nap, got in bed early...but wouldn't you know it my kids inexplicably refused to go to sleep last night, and when they finally did, my dog woke me up with frenzied barking, and after putting him away I had a hard time getting back to sleep. I absolutely MUST have good sleep tonight and the rest of this week. My little 5K on Sat. is my BEST chance for breaking my high school record this season. Soon temperatures will be most unfavorable for setting PRs. Uuuugh. I want to break it sooo badly! I've been thinking about this for over a year! Okay. No stressing out. It is going to be fine....

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

2 miles tonight, and it is STILL over 100 F. 9:53 pace on ave. It is supposed to cool down for the weekend. (I hope!)

I got new shoes today. I have a funny story about it, but I'll have to tell you tomorrow. Time for bed!

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

Comments

From Michael on Mon, May 19, 2008 at 10:26:54

Good luck in your upcoming 5k - hope you get your PR - you can do it!. I dont envy you with that Phoenix heat

From will on Mon, May 19, 2008 at 11:48:22

Good luck with your race and have a lot of fun!

From James W on Mon, May 19, 2008 at 12:06:10

You can do it! Good job of getting out this morning. BTW, although it is going to be hot today and tomorrow, Thursday and Friday are supposed to be quite a bit cooler, so we may just have some good weather Saturday morning!

From laura on Mon, May 19, 2008 at 12:48:01

And if all else fails - there's still your sister's house this summer!!!! : ) Bring your fleese pajamas and fluffy slippers, though. (hee,hee) No, really, you'll do awesome! Just think, you beat Grant on the Biggest Brain (for .. 4 days)!! You can do anything!!!!

From Brent on Mon, May 19, 2008 at 20:43:06

Lybi: Hit your splits, grunt and spit. Be a brave chicka with road kill negative. Get Mad and push the pain, whatever your time, no regrets, you done your best for this race test.

Stay Kool, Look Forward to a HardRock Race Report, B of BS Rools out

From Lybi on Tue, May 20, 2008 at 00:14:00

Thanks, Michael, Will, James, Laura, and Brent. I won't let you down! It is nice to have a virtual private cheering section.

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