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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

Tue, Apr 15, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
4.27	0.00	4.27

It strikes me that I may possibly be making headway on my goal to become tougher and have more self discipline. I bounced myself out of bed at 5:30 this morning so I could go run 2 miles barefooted with my dog before becoming fully conscious. I've got to tell you, I am still feeling reeeally excited about running. 3 more miles planned with Christine tonight.

Christine couldn't make it, and I just went out for another 2.17 at 9:37 ave. pace. Most of it was at 10:05 pace, but the last .5 I was around 7:45 pace, which is my goal 5K pace. I just wanted to get home.

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

Comments

From Mom on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 18:47:42

Wow! That's disciplined.

From Jody on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 23:13:22

Great job getting up early, not easy at all! Glad you are doing so well. I have a question: How much of your half marathon did you run barefoot? Thanks.

From James W on Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 09:33:17

wow, 5:30 huh? And last 1/2 at 7:45 pace? That's faster than I am running right now! High School 5K record, look out, Lybi is on the warpath! Sounds like maybe we should start looking for a 5K in the next week or two - I am willing to bet you will be able to break your mark.

From James W on Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 09:38:00

There is a 5K at Tempe Town Lake on the 26th - I think you should register for that one. Its called The Capital Baknork 5K for JA (Junior Achievement).

http://www.capitolbancorp5k.com/az/raceinfo.html

From Benn on Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 11:20:55

Man, so if a 5:30 am run gets you points, a 5:30 2-mile BAREFOOT run gets like triple points! I've read a lot about how barefoot running does wonders, and I know that the McDougals (Liberty University) used a lot of barefoot running during their high school days to build up their legs.

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