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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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Last night I had the most realistic dream I think I've ever had.  My Grandma Farnsworth, who passed away 13 years ago came up to me and gave me a hug.  I swear, I could really feel her arms!  It was so real, I woke up with the tactile echo of that hug on my skin.  Too bad you can't make yourself have dreams like this.  They just come.  Anyway, I was thinking about my grandma a lot today. 

I actually went to a funeral for the mother of one of my piano students today.   She had cancer and died far too young.  But this woman was a lot like my grandma in some ways.  She was a peaceful, quiet woman--so accepting of everyone, and so genuine.  It is always astonishing to see the absolute beauty of a person who many would have considerred quite ordinary, just by paying attention a little.  We should pay more attention when they are alive and with us.   There is no such thing as an ordinary person.

Oh yeah, and I ran 3 miles on the treadmill, BF.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From Camille on Mon, Sep 08, 2008 at 10:43:17

Lybi,

Thank you for this post. My cousin's husband passed away on Friday. His is also way too young (25). I've been having a really hard time with it because I keep thinking of *my Husband*, and how devistated I would be if I lost him. I think we take advantage of our loved ones too much.

From luzylew on Mon, Sep 08, 2008 at 17:38:51

Such a sweet post. I do sometimes dream of the people I've lost (mother, father, grandmother, grandfather). I always wake with that same physical sensation that I've been 'with' them. It makes you miss them more for a while after you're awake, but also know they are still around-- taking care of you from where they are. Those visits are so rate. What a treat to see your grandma.

From marion on Mon, Sep 08, 2008 at 18:12:23

Grandmas are SO wonderful! :) I love dreams and feel like we can learn a lot from them. I miss my Grandmother too.

From Kim on Mon, Sep 08, 2008 at 18:17:03

One time I had a dream that I was choking on something and I fell over and was dying. My grandma, who had passed away, came to me and helped me up off of the floor and chastised me for trying to move on too quickly! "It wasn't time for me yet!" She helped keep me from choking, gave me a hug and was on her way. I've always felt her near me. Tender Mercies! :)

From laura on Mon, Sep 08, 2008 at 22:04:32

Oh wow, Lybi. I wish I could have a dream like that!! How truly precious. I hope you've written every little minute detail in your journal. Those are the moments that are cherished for a lifetime!

From Brent on Tue, Sep 09, 2008 at 22:08:57

Lybi, no doubt, with Gwen, spend a day, make everyone visible, without the cellefane man, the world would be such a better place.

Nice entry, I like the human side of each day the makes you special.

Stay Kool, makem visible, B of BS Rools out

From Christi on Tue, Sep 09, 2008 at 23:38:15

Wow! You made my day with that post. So beautiful! So sorry for your loss and esp. the little piano student's grief.

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