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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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Tue, May 13, 2008
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3 miles this am at 9:57 pace on ave. What a great run! The temps were perfect, with just a touch of moisture in the air--the promise of rain. The air was thick with the tangy scent of water on the creosotes. Ahhh. I can't believe it--I actually love running! For so long I was running just so I could blog. Then I started to like seeing progress/improvement. This moved on to getting excited about the health benefits--the increased energy and vitality. Soon I started getting excited about racing and achieving my personal best. But now, although I still like all those other things, I really, truly enjoy just getting out there and feeling truly alive every day. This is a red letter day for me. Even if the blog went down tomorrow (heaven forbid) I would still get out and run everyday because now it is finally part of me, and not just something I force myself to do.

2 more miles this evening with my dog. 

No touch of soreness from my tiny, miniature speed workout yesterday.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From Kim on Tue, May 13, 2008 at 17:37:19

I'm right there with you on your feelings Lybi! It's a great feeling!

From Brent on Tue, May 13, 2008 at 19:18:18

Lybi - heart and soul of running, welcome aboard.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From James W on Tue, May 13, 2008 at 20:35:28

Wow, what an inspirational statement! When you take away everything else, that is what running is all about . . .

From Michelle on Tue, May 13, 2008 at 20:57:14

Sounds like you had a great runners high today! Love those days! I too agree with how you feel. Minus this annoying injury I would be right there with you and hope to be back soon! Right now I'm suffering from decreased endurance because I've been out of it so long and when I do run it's WORK! Can't wait to get my endurance back and my body healthy again! Thanks for the inspiration for today!!!

From sarah on Tue, May 13, 2008 at 23:00:01

What a beautiful entry. So glad I read it. I remember when I felt like I could really tell people I was I runner. I run in the rain and the snow. I get out there no matter what..pregnant..yes even pregnant because it is part of me. I am deeply happy for you.

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