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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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Mon, Oct 08, 2007

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
3.10	0.00	3.10

30:06 for a morning 5K with Christ ine. Temp was perfect at a crisp 57. I'm on my own for the rest of the week because she's going out of town.

So I intended to write up a huge Blogger Pasta Dinner Party report and talk a lot about the marathon, but I am getting overwhelmed, so I'll just sum it up:

Party:

Meet green shorts Jon first, and his cute and very tiny wife.

Michelle and Callzee are the ones I got to spend the most time with. Michelle is just as sweet in person as she is on the blog, and I really had fun getting to know her. Callzee is a talented little ru nner with a big dimple when she smiles.

You know who I really enjoyed talking to at the party? Ruthio. That girl is a blast. I thought I would be shy to meet the super speedster, but she is so fun and just really good at setting people at ease.

I also really enjoyed talking to Heather--Chad's wife. She has a natural grace--kind of sophisticated, but without any hint of snobbery. Very down to earth. I thought it was really cool that she was a writer. Everybody needs to read her articles about health in the paper--the Salt Lake Tribune, I think?

Short list of people I met briefly:

Christi--she gets the award for being much prettier in real life than her blog picture.

Brent and Silvia (they look way too young for their reported age groups, btw--someone ought to check their birth certificates!).

Paul and his sweet wife Stacy. Both of these guys were relatively quiet (at least not boisterous) and easy to approach. Very down to earth. From his blog, I half expected to see Paul burst into the Packers fight song at some point. Maybe next year, eh? Congratulations Paul!

Ashman, J-Free (tall!)

JTSHAD (Jef f)--OK he is really nice--I have been afraid of commenting on his blog because he has a rather intimidating picture, but he's is a GREAT guy.

Oops gotta go. Time to take poor little Sparky to the vet for his snip-snip. Stay tuned for reports on Clyde & Mik'L, Sasha & Sarah, Izzy & Zoey etc. To be continued...

Geez, I've redone this entry 2 times and lost it both times. It must be a sign! I'm done describing bloggers. Let me just average it out. The average fastrunningblogger is skinny, nice, social and STINKIN' fast!!!

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

Comments

From Christi on Mon, Oct 08, 2007 at 13:28:54

Poor Sparky! Actually males bounce back pretty quick. I got my puppy snipped pretty young while he was still super hyper and I thought I'd get a day or two of calm out of it- not so! He bounced right back- that's good though right...? Anyway Lybi- my time w/ you was much too short Fri. night. Sorry we left so early. Since I had 3 non- bloggers in tow I felt guilty that they were bored. I envy your Sat. morning with Michelle, Callzee & Mik'l too! I can't wait to get together again at the next race and hang out more. Love my socks-so thoughtful- thank you!!

From sarah on Mon, Oct 08, 2007 at 13:51:52

I agree with many of your impressions...Paul and Stacey are very modest and down to earth people...strong in their faith and super inspiring couple...Sasha and I have known them for years actually and they are probably not going to break into song at the next party but Sasha might..maybe I won't come...hmmmm

From Mik'L on Mon, Oct 08, 2007 at 14:39:21

I'm a little nervous for my assessment! It was so much fun to meet you and run together. You are so cute! Thank you so much for the birthday gift...you shouldn't have! But thanks nonetheless!

From Bethany Draper on Mon, Oct 08, 2007 at 17:42:32

It was nice to meet you in person, finally. Only wish there had been more time and less of my kids ;) (love em as I do). Cody described you perfectly as the FRB cheerleader. You are so sweet and optimistic cheering everyone on.

From Michelle on Tue, Oct 09, 2007 at 00:33:15

Hope sparky is doing well. Looks like a great run today, keep up the good work!

From brent on Tue, Oct 09, 2007 at 11:21:20

Lybi, the comment by your mother on Sasha's blog was special. Take care, run fast and blog like crazy.

From Mik'L on Tue, Oct 09, 2007 at 12:27:33

That bad, huh? Maybe Sasha is removing the bad words you are using to describe me and Clyde ;) But I really did want to hear about Izzy and Zoe...

From jtshad on Tue, Oct 09, 2007 at 14:47:20

I look intimidating? Dang, that's the first time I heard that one. That's my "dang I am in pain-face" as I try to make up time on Clyde at the Teton Dam Marathon...guess it's time to change my pic.

It was great meeting you and James as well. You should be very proud of his accomplishment...keep up your great training as well. Sounds like you have a good plan with the morning/afternoon stroller runs.

From Lybi on Tue, Oct 09, 2007 at 16:36:10

You guys made me laugh again! I love this blog. Yes, Sarah, I think Sasha might have broken into song if Clyde hadn't wisely kicked us out at 8 pm. That doesn't mean you can skip the next one though! Oh and I am SO sorry I didn't get to give hear your kids on the piano. Hope they weren't disappointed! I had no clue we were going to be so pressed for time this trip.

Christi--it was great to meet you, although all too short. I'll see you again, though, so it's okay.

Mik'L let me just say what I thought about you. Let's see, that you wore the mantle of "hostess" lightly and seemed very relaxed for someone throwing a party for 60 people!...that you were young and had longer, straighter hair than I had pictured you with...hmmm, that you are so cute and SWEET and what a pity we don't live closer together so we could run more often! Oh and Izzy and Zoey are cute little fluff-balls who got a lot of exercise that night wisely evading affectionate toddlers. And the little one--(Izzy?) she could fit in one hand!

Bethany thanks so much! I enjoyed meeting you two as well. Wow, I feel important to get comments even from people who aren't addicted to the blog (yet). :)

Brent--very astute. My Mom really is special.

Jeff don't change your picture--it's classic! It looks like you are thinking "no one will beat me and live to tell the tale! I'll jab him with my Vulcan poke and take him down!" He he he.

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