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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
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.370.004.37

What a lovely little run tonight! Felt fabulous. 4.37 miles in shoes at 9:54 pace on ave. The moon looked like a big golden coin hanging in the sky.

Today was a good day--check out the good fortune....We are replacing out air conditioning unit/furnace (which is actually a bummer, because if I wanted to spend that much money on the house, I'd much rather it be for something FUN like new carpet or countertops, or something). Anyway, these big sweaty guys were working on installing it ALL day. But they couldn't fit it in our attic for some reason. I felt very sorry for them--they worked long and hard, and ended up having to remove the stuff they had worked so hard to install. The good part, though, is that the AC company is now going to give us an even better system for the same price. But I have to stay home and babysit the house again tomorrow, which is a little bit blah.

Another fun thing about today is that I was able to connect with 2 long lost friends--my adopted brother, Gokalp Ekremoglu (who lives in TURKEY!) and James Nuttall, who was a college bud (hi James!) on Facebook.  So I take back all that terrible stuff I said about facebook.  He he.  Don't worry though Sasha--the blog is still the best ever.  :)

Congratulations to all the BRAVE SOULS who ran in the Boston Marathon today! Can't wait to read the race reports..

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From Michael on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 09:54:22

Hey I tried to run barefoot for about 1/2 mile last night and got a burr on my foot (actual truth). My lawyer will be in contact with you! Actually I can see how it could strengthen your foot but I find myself watching my feet too much worried where I will step or what Ill step on

From Lybi on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 10:54:51

Oh no, Michael! Sorry about your foot. You know, on my barefoot route I just go on the sidewalk for a 1/2 mile loop over and over. I know it so well, I am familiar with every pebble on the sidewalk. I would NEVER run barefoot on a trail or out in the wilderness.

From James W on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 11:20:55

Why won't you come out and tell everyone what kind of shoes you are wearing? Are you afraid of the reaction you will get? He he

BTW, I am also very grateful for the break we got on our A/C, even though we didn't originally think it was . . . Thank goodness it wasn't too hot out yet.

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