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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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Fri, Nov 09, 2007
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5.100.005.10

9:50 ave. pace for my run with Christine.  Then ran my son to school.

One final mile alone in 9:55--just to get me above the prerequisite 5 a day.   Now I'm gonna stretch and go to bed early!

I read a talk by Joseph B. Wirthlin about the love of God today that really touched me.   Here's a little quote:

"Oh it is wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father loves us--even with all our flaws!  His love is such that even should we give up on ourselves, He never will.

We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today.  Our Heavenly Father sees us is terms of forever.  Although we may settle for less, Heavenly Father won't, for he sees us as...we are capable of becoming."

This was given in a talk during which this tiny old man was shaking so bad I thought he was going to fall over.  I was distracted by this when he was speaking, so I didn't hear much of what he said.  But after reading it, I think I practically need to memorize his talk and internalize it.  

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From wheakory on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 19:13:51

Late nights do cause you to drag when your body is tired or fatigue. The important thing is that you went out there and did it.

Sometime we don't think God loves us, but God created us in his prefect unique imagine and we are his children. We just need to have faith and believe in him and get in his presents in our prayers. That I believe increases your faith in him.

From Brent on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 19:41:22

Lybi, read my blog about hotels at Moab, pass it on to others that may be running Moab. By the way, what will be your next attempt at eating and running? Just kidding, we are all looking for something healthy, and that will give us good energy for our runs.

Stay cool, B of BS Rools out

From Lybi on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 22:13:32

Thanks Kory and Brent. You two are both on my short list of "nicest bloggers--male category".

From Christi on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 23:10:09

Good job today! Thanks for that inspiring quote. My conference Ensign is still sitting in its wrapper. I think I'll find the motivation I've been lacking within it. Thanks for the reminder!

From Mik'L on Sat, Nov 10, 2007 at 00:04:29

You are less than 5 miles away from your mileage goal! You can do it (tomorrow)! Nice quote too.

From Mik'L on Sat, Nov 10, 2007 at 00:09:44

Are we blogging at the same time again? hehe

From Lybi on Sat, Nov 10, 2007 at 00:12:24

No, I am in bed early, sleeping. Didn't you read my blog?

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