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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, Feb 25, 2008

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0.00	0.00	0.00

Ho-boy! So I am totally taking this week off of running. My knee is already feeling MUCH better from the rest. But.....oh man! I feel like such a dork; I HURT myself today. I was doing some deep cleaning when it happened. (See, this is what happens when you scrub on your hands and knees!) I was all hunched over and scrubba dubbing away, and I....sheesh...how do you explain it? I had a sharp pain in my back like one of my vetebrae exploded. Then I rolled onto my side and just laid there for 15 min. All the muscles in my lower back seized up, and basically throw a fit if I move. This has happened 2 times before. Usually it takes about a week to get back to usual. I still can't really stand up straight, (although I am much closer than before my chiropractor appointment this afternoon). And walking hurts. And running is absolutely the last thing on my mind. I'm sure I'll be almost 100% by Thursday, though! But forget cleaning--cleaning is the devil.

This is what comes from too much anticipation. I like to call it "preparation," but James is more partial to calling it "freaking out." I am feeling lame--in more than one way.

And 2 of my kiddos are sick. STILL. This bug is taking forever to go away. I'm the only one who hasn't had it. Pray I don't!

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

Comments

From Jody on Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 23:30:56

I am so sorry for you and your family. I hope that you all get back to 100% soon!

From laura on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 00:28:46

Oh, Lybi, I FEEL your pain! I'm so sorry. Take it really, really easy and don't lift anything!!! Maybe you can hire more of your piano student to clean the house. ;o) Luv ya!

From Clay on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 09:55:16

That sounds as bad as the bottle of cheese dip falling on my toe and breaking it, now that's a real dork for ya!

I hope you get to feeling better Lybi, backs can really be a pain, I know from personal experience...

From Christi on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 12:55:55

OK- I feel kinda guilty- I hope this wasn't "sleep challenge loss" induced cleaning? Sorry about your back & knee! And the kiddos! Are you going to Del Sol to see some bloggies? That is in AZ this weekend isn't it?

From Lybi on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 16:04:43

You guys are sweet, but don't pity me! I am feeling tons better today. I love my chiropractor! Also, ibuprofen and I have reached an understanding.

Clay, I did a similar thing with a can of green beans one time. When people talk about the dangers of processed food they aren't kidding!

Christi--you'd have to be very creative to feel guilt over this. I did the cleaning penalty last week! Although, it may be a repetitive use injury *faint*. ;) Still looking for excuses to swear off work over here...don't mind me.

From jtshad on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 16:07:57

Get feeling better, we want you healthy to enjoy your company this weekend.

Thanks for your families hospitality for the Del Sol team!

From Lybi on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 16:09:27

Oh ya, and we're gonna see tons of people from the blog this weekend. Sasha and Sarah and their sweet family are staying with us, as well as the Dark Horse (Steve Ashbaker) Thurs.- Mon. morning. I think the whole team is gathering here on Friday before the race, and then we have invited as many as want to come for free dinner on Sat. after the race. Doesn't that sound exciting! I am pumped...in kind of a gimpy way.

From Christi on Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 09:24:45

Well you are an awesome host! I'll be thinking of you guys & all the festivities!

From andee on Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 09:44:03

OUCH! Sorry about your back, just reading about it is painful. I hope you really are feeling better and will be able to get back into your normal routine quickly. You are wonderful to be a host to so many - you're the best!

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