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Disney World Marathon

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Location:

Sandy,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

PR's: 50 Mile 13:07 (Pony Express 2010), 50K 8:35 (Buffalo Run 2008), 25K 4:02 (Buffalo Run 2006), Marathon 5:09:12 (St George 2008), Half Marathon 2:28 (Provo 2008), 10K 1:17, 5K 27:54

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

After 1/9/2010 - I am taking a year off from marathon length distances and focusing on building up my base speed on half marathons and shorter distances.

2010 Speed Goals:

  • Build up my base speed on training runs to 10 MM miles or better
  • Half Marathon - break 2:05 (9.5 MM avg)
  • 10K Goal 1 - break 1:00 (9.67 MM avg)
  • 10K Goal 2 - break 55 minutes (8.87 MM avg)
  • 5K Goal 1 - break 26.35 minutes
  • 5K Goal 2 - break 25 minutes

Long-Term Running Goals:

Long Term Goals:

  • Complete a 100 Mile race
  • Complete a 100 K race
  • Break 12 hours in a 50 mile race
  • Run all portions of the Wasatch 100 course
  • Break 5 hours in a marathon
  • Break 4.5 hours in a marathon
  • Qualify for and run Boston

Personal:

I need to figure out something inspiring or funny to write here. For now - I'll let the suspense build.

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Sun, Jan 09, 2011
Race: Disney World Marathon (26.2 Miles) 05:49:25
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.0026.200.000.0026.20

Second day of the Goofy Challenge. Ran the races with the thought that they needed to be treated as an ultramarathon. I'll write up a full race report on Tuesday. Legs are trashed. Probably shouldn't have wandered Downtown Disney last night and done Harry Potter today. Kind of sad - but I have made the decision to take a year off from marathons or longer. Going to focus on speeding up my pace.

Updated by blog post on my personal blog.

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Comments
From RunnerAdam on Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 00:55:06 from 70.187.184.167

Not a bad idea for the speedwork - I did the same thing. Congrats on the goofy challenge - thats a tough weekend!

From DonGardinero on Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 01:00:52 from 67.2.101.100

Awesome!!! Can't wait to read all the details.

I was going to do the same thing this year about marathons. Well, I was planning on running only one, but I change my mind way too often. Now the lure of long distance races is calling my name and I'm changing my plans again.

From Benn Griffin on Tue, Jan 11, 2011 at 11:12:22 from 159.250.64.66

Great JOB!!!

From Kelli on Tue, Jan 11, 2011 at 18:54:16 from 71.219.84.215

I think it is great to change things up!

From Maurine/Miles on Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 12:07:16 from 98.244.129.138

Thanks everyone. More blog details at the attached link.

It was a fun race to do, but I am probably not going to do it again. Far too many other races I have in mind for my future.

I am really sick again this week (had to find a doctor while on vacation) - so think it is time to get healthy and take it easy for a little while.

From Smooth on Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 12:46:59 from 67.232.119.27

AWESOME JOB on the Goofy Challenge! You had me grinning when you saw that a lot of other *goofy challengers* were in much worse shape than you! I think your ultra experience shined thru! :) CONGRATZ!

Oh, please get better soon!

From Kelli on Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 22:18:06 from 71.219.84.215

TAKE A BREAK!!!! Kick that bug for good this time.

Glad you had fun, that Hogwarts just looked so cool!

From Kelli on Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 22:19:51 from 71.219.84.215

In case you noticed, I just posted on the wrong blog!!! DA! Sorry, I made your comment and thought I switched to Smooth's blog. I think it is time for me to go to bed!

From Kim on Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 13:34:19 from 67.199.180.90

What a fun report! I would absolutely treasure the three medals you earned that weekend! How cool! Goofy Cool! Take care of yourself!

From MichelleL on Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 19:33:23 from 67.41.228.8

Man, you are goofy Maurine! jk. I think your plan for next year sounds like a good one. I've liked the methods my coach has used to help me get in shape, and they are pretty easy on my body. We can chat if you want.

From RAD on Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 20:17:55 from 67.172.229.125

I think getting better and then focusing on pace is a GREAT goal! It is a good idea to change thing up occasionally. I think our bodies get too used to just doing the same ol' thing all the time.

You are amazing for finishing this challenge, I can not even imagine how hard it must've been on your body, you definitely do have to be a little goofy to do it! :)

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 21:15:32 from 67.2.104.177

I just saw this!!!!

You are INCREDIBLE!!!!! :) :) :)

Congrats Maurine!

(Seriously ... you are amazing. :) :) :) :))

From Maurine/Miles on Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 11:51:55 from 98.244.129.138

Thank you everyone! It was a fun race series to do.

Just throwing it out - but I am planning the Disneyland Half over Labor Day weekend if anyone wants to join me on a trip. I want to complete the Coast To Coast Race Challenge (http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/about/coast-to-coast-race-challenge) and this will probably be the only year I will be doing Disney races.

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