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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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I had to sleep in REALLY late to get my 8 hours of sleep.  I was up very late last night because I was all excited from that midnight race with Laura.  

So anyway, I was a major bum today and completely skipped my run.  No excuse at all. I think that sleeping late leads to less ambition all day long...or maybe it's just a coincidence. 

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Comments
From Christi on Wed, Jan 02, 2008 at 02:45:06

Well, as I see it technically you DID run today- just VERY early right? hee hee. You're right- sleeping definately leads to less ambition. I should know, I've been testing this theory ALOT this Christmas break. Tomorrow back to real life. And time to get ready for that 1/2 right? You're gonna do AWESOME!!!!

From sarah on Wed, Jan 02, 2008 at 09:47:31

Congrats on your long run the other day...I was so excited when I heard about it....I knew you could do it. Are you feeling more confident for Painters?

From WILDBULL on Wed, Jan 02, 2008 at 11:13:03

Sleepy head! your blog is so funny! Night sleep, Nap time, Total sleep time! Does more sleep time = better running time? Jan 1st is for sleeping in!

From Lybi on Wed, Jan 02, 2008 at 15:18:56

Wildbullhead--Hey! This blog isn't funny! It's mournful, contrite even. Yesterday's was funny. I don't necessarily think that sleeping more makes you run faster, but sleeping more = less prone to getting sick or injured (I hope), which leads to being able to handle increased weekly mileage.

Sarah--yes, I have gone from feeling panicked to merely feeling moderately apprehensive about Painters. So that's a big improvement, I guess.

Christi--good luck with "real life". Hope it's not a real drag. And thanks for the vote of confidence!

From Christi on Wed, Jan 02, 2008 at 18:28:46

Ok- I ran 5.47 today, so you have to do as much- right? Hee hee. I'm sure you'll smoke me!

From Stacy on Wed, Jan 02, 2008 at 21:02:18

I'm pretty sure sleeping more = sleeping more. It just feels good. I should really add the sleep counter to my blog. I might embarrass some folks, though, who think they're serious sleepers. They have nothing on me.

From Bethany on Thu, Jan 03, 2008 at 00:10:55

you are so funny! Who ever said you need an excuse to take a day off? I think you deserved it for being such a great pacer. Amazing mileage lately too. Happy New Year!

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