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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

Fri, Aug 01, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
3.00	0.00	3.00

So, you may have noticed that I am not running so very much these days.... It is true, I have really been feeling yucky toward running. I have toyed on an off with the idea of just giving it up. There are a several reasons not to give it up, though. The days that I miss my run really do not seem to go as well as when I DO run, despite my reluctance.

Last night I prayed that I would wake up with a desire to run, and I did! My eyes popped open at 5:40 without an alarm clock (THAT is a miracle, people) and I went for a short run on the treadmill. It felt good, kind of like scratching an itch. I think that until this lull in running enthusiasm subsides I am happy to just run 3 miles a day to maintain health.

And in other news, BREAKING DAWN comes out tomorrow. YEA! I hereby pledge to...try very hard...not to stay up all night tomorrow reading. Doh! I can't promise, though!

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

Comments

From marion on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 09:22:11

Great prayer story. :)

It comes down to, you need to do what you need to do.

My daughter and her friends went down to get it at midnight last night. I don't know if she stayed up reading or not. I went to bed after all of the HUGE fires behind our home. They are BIG and scary!

From Grant on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 10:48:20

Dude, not wanting to run? Haha, welcome to my world.

From Shauna on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 14:36:06

I think you're doing great. When I go through periods of low motivation, I don't run at all (hopefully that won't happen again). The fact that you are continuing to do so is a true testament to your dedication!

I'm going to have to read these books that are all the rage! There is nothing better than a riveting book that you can't put down. Enjoy your day of reading!

From Christi on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 20:17:53

Oh Lybster! You are a kindred spirit! I too have been lacking desire. I've found that the longer I go without running the harder it is to do it. So I think your goal of 3 mi. a day is great and don't beat yourself up if you miss a day. PLUS- its hotter than heck in your neck of the woods right now. I bet this fall when the temps drop motivation will come pounding at your door. I CAN'T WAIT TO READ BREAKING DAWN! (but I probably won't get to it until my Lake Powell vacation in Sept)Have fun reading it!

From Brent on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 20:17:55

Lybi, everyone runs for different reasons. Just a thought, any running clubs where you live? Sometimes, just getting out with other runners makes the difference. I have had fleeting thoughts everyday the last four months to just bag it. Is it worth it, why care. Then, I snap back, live in the moment, moments pass and pass, one lost running moment is not reclaimed. The TV will be there, the chores, the kids, but, a half hour consumed with the bless and release of daily stress is precious. Enjoy your running. Well, I have rambled too much.

Stay Kool, see you at St.George, B of BS Rools out

From Kristina on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 21:37:33

You know, running is great and all, until it becomes something you do because you feel you have to, or people make you feel bad if you don't, or whatever. My philosophy is that any exercise is only good as long as it is enjoyable. I tried yoga once and thought, "Wow, that was an amazingly tough workout, I'm I'm sure it would do me a lot of good to keep it up, but I hated every minute of it." Same thing happened when I tried to take a swimming class. I left during the first class because it was the opposite of fun. Does that make me a quitter? Some people might say so. But I don't think so. I still exercise, I just do what I want to do. So I've kind of gotten away from running lately. My big thing lately is kickboxing. It is honestly the funnest exercise I have ever done. Maybe it isn't quite as effective as running 3 or 4 miles, but I feel great after I do it and while I'm doing it I can feel it working muscles that normally don't get worked. And it makes me happy. So I've actually been thinking lately that I'd like to do some running. I think I go through phases. I think it is healthy to be able to say "This isn't making me happy anymore, I'm going to do something else for a while." So don't let anyone pressure you into making you feel like you have to be a running addict.

Sorry, just my agenda for the day.

Anyway, I have to wait my turn to read Breaking Dawn because I am too cheap to buy something I can borrow. Sadly though my turn comes AFTER your dad. So in a month from now I'll tell you what I thought of it. ha ha, just kidding.

Happy reading!

From Mom on Mon, Aug 04, 2008 at 04:55:16

I have finished Breaking Dawn. Dad is 1/3 of the way through. He is devoting all of tomorrow to it. We'll hurry. I up for talking about it to anyone who has finished it.

From Lybi on Mon, Aug 04, 2008 at 16:42:35

You guys are all adorable. Thanks for the sweet comments. I am feeling better about running already. So pay me no mind! I go up, I go down, but I really think I will keep running for the rest of my life, or as long as I am able. I think it is a good idea to hold onto anything that improves your life, even if it is yucky sometimes.

From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Aug 04, 2008 at 17:01:51

To maintain your desire to run I would recommend reducing the number of channels on your cable service to the absolute bare minimum. Most TV shows do not cultivate a mind that likes to work, and running is work.

Same idea for books. Read the ones that encourage you to push your limits over the ones that just have an exciting story. A good one is Staying the Course by Dick Beardsley

http://www.upress.umn.edu/Books/B/beardsley_staying.html

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