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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

Mon, Aug 25, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
4.00	0.00	4.00

2 Really pretty BF miles this morning. It rained last night, and it always smells so good! I ran through a flock of about 50-75 little black birds, probably starlings. They all took off from the ground together, so I got the cool sensation of running through a living tunnel. I wished I had time to run a little more. Tomorrow morning I'm going to try waking up just 10 min. earlier and see if I can get 3 in the am instead of just the usual 2. Whoops, it'll have to be Wed. because Tuesday is when I start piano lessons uber early in the morning. I don't want my poor students to come and find me all sweaty from my run.......again. BLUSH BLUSH BLUSH!

2 more miles with my cute little guys tonight. I'm developing a grow-your-own-running-buddy program over here...so far so good!

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

Comments

From Camille on Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 11:19:30

Hey there! I'm a Mesa Runner as well (but I'm still green around the ears!) I think it's great you take your boys out running. I'm been too afraid to take my little girl in this heat. I am planning to take her when it cools down though.

From Lybi on Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 02:00:37

Hey Camille! Yea--Another Mesa FRBer. The first of many, I am sure. Surviving the heat? I just love all this rain we are getting.

Do you have any races planned soon? I was thinking about doing the Moon Valley 5K in Sept. It'd be fun to see you there (hint hint).

From walter on Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 08:58:04

Hey lybster, wie gehts? So here is probably the conversation of your students and their parents. "Yeah, I learned alot, but my teacher had beads of sweat dripping on the keys." lol I hate starling birds! They are a menace. I ran this morning and it was so cold that my hands are finally getting circulation back. (I have to rub it in!) We are in the perfect running weather right now which is equivalent to your November-February! Keep up those miles!

From Camille on Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 10:38:20

Moon Valley 5K? I haven't heard of that one. When is it? I'm doing the "Life Without Pain" 5K on September 13th. That is the only race I'm signed up for right now, but I'm looking to add to that.

So, I didn't get to run this morning because of the lightning storm. Do you run in the rain? I think I'd be okay if it were just rain, but the lightning made me nervous. I do love the rain though. Such a nice change.

From Lybi on Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 00:33:17

Camille--Yea, I ran this morning. I actually LOVE running in the rain. It can be slippery though, so watch out! Unfortunately when I ran I didn't get any rain--it was just threatening at that point. But the clouds were soooo gorgeous! For race info, check out http://www.arizonaroadracers.com/Calendar/calendar.php

The race I am doing is actually the "Moon Valley Grasshopper Bridge 5K" on Sept. 21 It's a good certified course. Have you done the "Life Without Pain" course? I assume it's relatively painfree course (har har)... Is it nice and flat, well run etc.?

And Walter, gloat all you like. We are at the tail end of our difficult season, and yours is just ahead! Frostbite or heatstroke, now that is a tough one to call. Frostbite is worse, imho. Good luck!

From walter on Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 00:44:26

I know I know, I have to get it in while I can though. I actually ran at 8:30 this evening and finished at 9:30. Very pretty outside and when I round a turn by Daybreak lake, it gives me a view of the valley and the District which is a commercial development which is lit up with so many different colors at night that its actually cool. I guess you dont know what its like in the winter to put 6 or so layers on with a nit cap, gloves and the works and set out like a mummy runner. lol

From Lybi on Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 00:50:41

Sounds like quite a sight to see! No wonder people follow you in their cars. They're probably wondering if they should call 911 and report a zombie/mummy.

From walter on Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 00:59:26

I know and I would usually do my long run on saturday at 4:30 when no one was driving and even at that time I would freak a few drivers out! funny!

From Camille on Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 10:23:46

I have not actually ran the "Life without Pain" 5K before... and really, besides the first Ragnar Del Sol, I have never ran in any event before. So, I can't tell you if it is flat or not. I know that I picked it because it was the only weekend in September that I could do anything. Unfortunately, my husband will be out of town on the 21st for some scouting thing, and I won't have anyone to watch my little girl. Are you planning to run in any events in October?

From Lybi on Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 00:53:27

Camille, let me see how I do in the Moon Valley 5K...it will probably determine if I race in Oct. But we are coming up to St. George for the marathon. James is racing, and I'll be cheering like a raving lunatic. At least that's my plan. ;)

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