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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

Tue, Oct 16, 2007

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
5.20	0.00	5.20

FINALLY! Christine is back. Hallelujah!!! Have I told you all recently how much I love running with Christine? 1,000 times better. I thought I would struggle today because I felt pretty sick last night, but I was fine--buoyed up by the never-ending stream of conversation. 2.8 miles in 10:11, 10:02 and 9:49 pace for the .8.

Finished running to and from school--2.4 with the mangled jogging stroller. I feel good enough that I almost feel a little like I am cheating! Are you guys absolutely sure that I will increase fitness better by running 5 miles each day (in three mini runs) than 3.5 all at once?

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

Comments

From Bethany on Tue, Oct 16, 2007 at 10:23:41

A good running partner definitely makes all the difference in the world! I ran solo today and really felt it :) Nice run, I hope I can get my miles to 10 min pace! Thanks for all your encouragement.

From Mik'L on Tue, Oct 16, 2007 at 17:24:42

Glad you are feeling better! Hope it sticks!

From Sasha Pachev on Tue, Oct 16, 2007 at 20:30:29

The short answer is yes. Once you get used to the routine, though, go a bit longer once a week to build confidence. Start with 5, then make it 6, 7, 8.

From crumpyb1 on Tue, Oct 16, 2007 at 22:00:33

Isn't Sasha amazing? I am grateful he always has answers for my questions. And I am grateful for the running blog!

Keep that mileage rolling! You can do it. And I am glad it feels like cheating. Working out shouldn't be hard, hard. I think you should be able to enjoy it.

From Christi on Tue, Oct 16, 2007 at 22:32:44

I think its AWESOME that you did over 5 today! And look- even the reassurance from Sasha that its Ok to break it up into a couple runs. I envy your energy!

From marci on Wed, Oct 17, 2007 at 13:17:03

wow, lybi you rock at running!!!

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