Maria's Running Blog

December 30, 2025

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Location:

London,UK

Member Since:

Jan 02, 2006

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

Collegiate: 100m - 13.2 (1985) 200m - 27.0 (indoors, 1989) 400m - 62.3 (indoors, 1989) Post-Collegiate: 5K - 21:37 (1998) 5mi - 35:15 (1998) 10K - 45:04 (1998) 15K - 1:11:36 (2006) 20K - 1:35:34 (2006) Half - 1:42:03 (2007) Marathon - 3:37:04 (Cal International, 2000)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Get my weekly mileage in the 35-40 range.

Long-Term Running Goals:

I guess at this point I just want to keep running for fitness and weight control.

Personal:

I was born in Moscow, Russia in '68, where I started running sprint events in '83. I moved to the US (NYC area) in '91 and didn't run again till '96 when I discovered road racing scene. I was hooked after my first 5K race. I had another break in running from '01-'04 and decided to seriously get back into it in August of '05. I'm married and have 16 year old daughter. I have moved to London in August '06, will probably stay here for a few years.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Asics Gel Nimbus 9 Lifetime Miles:						354.40
Mizuno Wave Rider 9 (3) Lifetime Miles:						350.73
Adidas Supernova Cushion (2) Lifetime Miles:						293.25
Asics DS Trainer XI Lifetime Miles:						134.68
Saucony Fastwitch Endurance Lifetime Miles:						120.98
Brooks Defyance Lifetime Miles:						13.00
Asics Gel Nimbus 10 Lifetime Miles:						0.00

Thu, Aug 30, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
5.10	1.30	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.40

Did progression run today, where my last 10 min. were supposed to be at half marathon pace. I ran it by feel since I have no idea what my half marathon pace is right now, being so out of shape. I got 1.3mi @7:54 pace, not that bad, really. Overall, I felt better than yesterday despite some soreness in my legs and having slept only 5 hours last night.

I'm glad I could get out for a run, because things are crazy stressful now. We're moving on Saturday, and until today, nothing was packed. We made big progress today, but still about half of the stuff remains unpacked. At the same time, I'm taking a training class at work, and tomorrow I have 1 hour long certification exam. I have no time to study for it, so whatever happens, happens.

Total time: 55:45 (8:42 pace).

Comments

From Bonnie on Sun, Sep 02, 2007 at 17:01:28

Moving is very stressful Maria ... I am glad you are taking it easy and enjoying any running you can get out and do! Greg told me on our move out here, "when you are moving all miles are good miles" -- try to get rested so you can run a great race on the 9th!! I will be thinking positive thoughts for you!!

Bonnie

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