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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, Jun 25, 2007

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00

Day off. I'm sick again: just a really sore throat, but I really want to avoid the whole major fever, delirious part. I've gotta be patient. I have the whole rest of my life to run, and if there is not amazing improvement in my next 5K, I will just have to run a couple more before I reach my goal--which is arbitrary anyway! So really there is no reason to feel bad...

I feel bad.

The good news is that I've really enjoyed reading all these awesome race reports about the Wasatch Back. I think the people on this blog are exceptional people, in addition to being exceptional runners. There are many examples of strong character and ATTITUDE! Good stuff.

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

Comments

From Maria on Mon, Jun 25, 2007 at 17:06:47

Oh, not again, Lybi! Good call on sitting it out until you feel better. You know, sometimes, when you start training at a higher level (more mileage, more intensity or both) and start getting into better shape, your immune system gives in, and you start picking up every little bug around. So, be patient, don't go on 10 mile runs yet, and hopefully these things won't bother you too much. Don't feel bad - you'll be good as new in no time :).

From Christi on Wed, Jun 27, 2007 at 10:02:47

My advice is SLEEP! When I don't get enough sleep I start getting colds. In fact I feel one coming on! Good luck, hope you kick it fast! A few days off won't hurt your running condition...

From Michelle on Wed, Jun 27, 2007 at 19:30:21

I second the sleep advice!!! Never underestimate the power of sleep....unless it's positive strep, then sleep,antibiotics,more sleep! oh, and stay hydrated! Hope you get better quick, but don't rush it!

From Wildbull on Thu, Jun 28, 2007 at 12:05:04

I take 1000 mg of vitamin C (Emergen-C) packets. Seems to help me. Get well.

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