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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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Sat, Apr 12, 2008
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.000.008.00

1 token barefoot mile with my psychotic but also majorly cute dog.

2 more miles with Sparky (shod), in an effort to induce the kind of exhaustion that will keep him from barking at every single bug he finds in the back yard. Our beloved next-door neighbors have very sensitive ears for barking. (I don't blame them. Well, maybe just a little teeny bit I do.)

5 more miles just to induce the kind of exhaustion in me that will prevent any unnecessary household cleaning. There was a very stiff wind. Headwind on the way out (agony!) and tailwind on the way back (bliss!). 10:17 average pace for the 8 miles.


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Comments
From jody on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 18:04:12

Great job! 8 mile run is fantastic! Have a great weekend!

From sarah on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 18:41:48

Wow...I'm impressed. You've recovered so well from the race and the trip. Good girl!!

From Brent on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 22:27:23

Lybi, we talked about the weight watcher thing at striders, the font need to be much smaller to not catch the attention of Russians.

Stay Kool, let it be, B of BS Rools out

Good I was not drinking milk.

From Clay on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 23:22:39

Great job Lybi. I am really proud of the way you have improved, inspiring!

Way to go on the WW too, dedication works great for running and WW:-)

Keep up the good work.

From Carrie on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 23:37:52

Eight miles today--great job. I hate that headwind thing, but your right, the tailwind is pure bliss. Proud of you on the WW! That takes dedication.

From Mom on Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 01:01:04

Way congratulations on the lifetime award. One of the few, the best!!!

From Kim on Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 01:04:05

Lifetime is a huge accomplishment! You go girl! What a birthday present to yourself!

From Maria on Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 15:45:42

Great job, Lybi! What was that about WW and Russians? I have nothing against WW, I think it's great! Or was that directed at one particular Russian? ;)

From Lybi on Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 15:49:14

Maria, are you Russian? I didn't know that. Oops. No, I just meant I didn't want to start another debate with a very specific Russian.

From Christi on Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 12:15:13

Oh Lybi- I love you & your blog! It brings a smile to my face every day! I'm chuckling just thinking of the old you & Sasha WW debate. CONGRATS on the lifetime!! That's great!

From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 17:43:52

I think the 20% or whatever success rate of Weight Watchers is largely due to people exercising at the same time.

From sarah on Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 18:51:15

oooo...sorry for bringing his attention to the whole thing Lybi..don't take the bait....work on your FHE lesson..or pretend he wrote it in Russian. Yea, that's a good idea. Whenever you don't like or don't really understand what Sasha's saying just pretend it's in Russian and then you don't have to pay attention...I may start trying that myself. ..except that I actually understand Russian.

From Lybi on Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 18:52:51

I knew it! You just couldn't resist, could you, Sasha? Well, very true. Exercising is a huge part of the program. In fact, to satisfy the exercise requirements of the program with running alone, I'd have to run 35 miles a week. Hopefully I'll be there soon.

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