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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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The last couple of days I have walked a mile for exercise.  My dear ol' ankle ends up just a teensy bit sore by the end, but every day it is a little better.   I'm also doing a couple of exercises that the doctor recommended for strengthening the ankle.

You guys wanna know something fun?  I have a hobby/obsession with at-home pregnancy tests.  I've taken...hmmm...probably hundreds over the course of my marriage.   I always feel like such a little scientist looking at the line slowly appearing--staring so hard that I can *almost* see a second line.  It's fun.  And rewarding, er...  OK, it is a complete waste of time, but for the most part harmless.  Anyway, for the past year and a half I have become increasingly annoyed at all these pregnancy tests that always come back negative.  Only one line.  Ever.  But just over a week ago, I finally convinced one to give me the result I wanted: TWO lines!   So, I am not quite at the point where I am announcing that I am pregnant.  When you tell people that you are pregnant, you are basically saying that you fully expect to have a sweet little baby in your arms in 7 or so more months.  That's not where I'm at.  I really shouldn't even say ANYTHING for several more weeks, but DAH!  Who can wait several weeks with news like this?  I am almost ready to burst from not telling and it has only been, count 'em, 8 days!  (But they were quality days...)

Anyway, at this point many people don't tell others because of the possibility that things won't work out.  That's why I'm NOT telling you guys that I'm pregnant.  But...is there anyone out there who would like to help me celebrate TWO LINE DAY!?!

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From The Howling Commando on Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 16:37:02

Hoo Ha! Celebrations are always great! So exciting! I can't wait til I'm in your shoes (well not like from a girl's perspective, but as an excited daddy hopefully!)

From Jason McK on Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 16:52:10

Congratulations on your TWO LINE DAY! Hopefully it works out like you want it to.

From Sasha Pachev on Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 17:16:11

Congratulations!

From sarah on Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 17:35:53

Lybi!!!!! I feel like somehow me having my baby freed up a vacancy or something in the pregnancy motel. I am super overjoyed for you. May you eat all you want and not gain any weight ( says the slightly overweight just recently delivered a baby lady...who is still eating like a horse..will it ever end?)

From Camille on Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 18:38:20

Happy 2 Line Day. Lets get together and celebrate!!!

From camille on Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 18:39:08

p.s. you aren't the only one that has this hobby/obsession...

From Michelle on Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 20:11:06

Hey congrats! I'm sure it is going to work out great! Isn't that a little of an expensive hobby?

From Lybi on Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 20:22:48

Thanks thanks thanks, guys! I'm so excited! This is one of the reasons I want to get this out early, so I can show how happy I am about it. If experience is any indication, by the time I am at the "appropriate" time to tell, I'll be sick, miserable, and nobody will believe me when I say I am excited.

Camille-yes! I will call you.

Michelle-did you know you can get tests at the dollar store? And online they are even cheaper, if you are willing to go a little more primitive with the testing supplies.

From Christi on Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 23:22:16

Wooo-Hoooo! Congrats! I wish you the best of luck and smoothest pregnancy ever! That's exciting. If it makes you feel any better, I can never keep a secret like that either. I always told people right away. I also went through a preg. test phase, drove Jim nuts. Good thing you can get them at the dollar store. Exciting stuff Lybi!

From Shauna on Wed, Nov 05, 2008 at 00:52:44

YEAH!!! May you have many more 2-line days coming up (glad you can get them at the dollar store!). I won't tell Facebook.

From kungfublonde on Wed, Nov 05, 2008 at 18:11:28

I am totally down for celebrating two lines! I am so happy for you and your lines!!

From Lucia on Thu, Nov 06, 2008 at 17:18:20

Congratulations on the two lines Lybi! What fabulous news!!!

From Lucia on Fri, Nov 07, 2008 at 09:52:06

This wasn't you, Lybi, was it??? http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5ieCBemBbV0IeKPZg_SScPTs6wjHAD948VDVG0

How scary!!! Watch out for those crazy foxes!

From Lyndsay on Fri, Nov 07, 2008 at 16:55:14

Positive thoughts for 8 more months of a two line day!!! :)

From andee on Fri, Nov 07, 2008 at 21:49:29

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm so excited for you. I understand about all the fears at the beginning but everything works out the way it's supposed to. I will keep you in my prayers. Keep us posted.

From montelepsy on Sat, Nov 08, 2008 at 10:17:37

Congrats, and make sure to teach your baby chess.

From Sasha Pachev on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 19:22:42

Follow-up thought. Sarah feels that early bed time contributes a lot to a healthy pregnancy.

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