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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

Mon, Nov 05, 2007

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
5.00	0.00	5.00

There. A nice round fiver to get the week going in the right direction. I MUST MUST MUST reach my goal of 30 miles this week even if I have to tether myself to the car and have James drive me around. 3rd try is the charm, right? So far illness and injury have been getting in the way. Means I need more sleep, probably.

You know what I've realized about sleep? Sleep and eating are connected for me somehow. If I get a really crummy night's sleep, I totally fall for the forbidden fruit (which resembles a candy bar more than fruit) the next day. And then, if I eat crappy (especially chocolate) I can't sleep, or WON'T just go to bed when I should. Vicious cycle! How do I get off? Tonight I'm going to bed early, so hopefully tomorrow will be better.

Can't believe how my life has changed since I started running. I used to try to go to bed by 11:00, and I never could. Now it is 8:45 and I'm ready to hit the hay. I'll be snoozing in half an hour, with any luck. Goodnight everyone!

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

Comments

From sarah on Mon, Nov 05, 2007 at 23:31:38

so true so true....we are all skinny, tired and LOVE TO BLOG...right?

From Michelle on Tue, Nov 06, 2007 at 00:23:42

Lybi, I think that you are really on to something. I've never really thought of it that way, but in thinking it through, it's very true! So I guess that if I work on sleep then some of the other falls into place with a little extra effort from me. I guess it's not all that easy but it does give us the upper hand!

From Brent on Tue, Nov 06, 2007 at 12:34:32

Lybi, good to hear from you, 30 miles a week is a good goal. I would say don't worry about speed much when your building a base. I have been bumping my base up and have slowed down quite a bit. Not to worry, plenty of time for tempo, speed, etc. after your body adjusts to the higher mileage.

Take care, B of BS Rools out.

From Michael on Tue, Nov 06, 2007 at 21:35:18

I agree with you on the sweets - sleep syndrome - if I dont get good sleep I do tend to eat more of the sweets and junk food. Im slowly improving trying to eat more fruit, honey, dates

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