Training for a Belt Buckle

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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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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Vibram FiveFingers Lifetime Miles:						452.95
Montrail Streak Lifetime Miles:						195.69
Montrail Vitesse (9.0) Lifetime Miles:						89.75
Mizuno Wave Ascend 3 (2009) Lifetime Miles:						228.50
Brooks Advantage (Blue) Lifetime Miles:						271.42
Crocs Black Lifetime Miles:						80.85
Vibram FiveFingers - Black Lifetime Miles:						65.50
Hoka Mafate Lifetime Miles:						36.95
Hoka Stinson Evo 2012 Lifetime Miles:						53.50

Wed, Mar 25, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.00

I have a tickle in my throat today and some congestion that is making me cough. I will try some cold medication later to see if that helps.

My running plans this afternoon include running the puppy to Hollywood Video and back to return some movies. If I am feeling good - I may do another 2-3 miles on top of that. After today - it will just be puppy walking until Saturday.

My goal for the week - break 50 miles. :-) Think I can do it?

PM - Think I will just go home and watch a movie and not run tonight. Another 12 hour day and I am not feeling the best and need to rest up for the weekend. I am planning on running 3-4 easy miles in the morning.

PM 2 - Wasn't at all sleepy after my movie. About 9:15, I put on a running bra under my pj's and put on a coat and running shoes and headed out. I ran and walked to the movie store, ran a round about course to Smith's, then over to Walmart, then home. I figure it was at least 5 miles.

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 8 Miles: 5.00

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

Comments

From leslie on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 10:56:36 from 76.23.61.78

You will if I have anything to do with it!!!!

From Marion on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 11:30:05 from 71.219.59.196

Funny ;) I am SO excited for you!

From leslie on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 15:57:21 from 76.23.61.78

I was just looking at your other blog. What is a corban?

From tarzan on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 16:01:13 from 63.255.172.2

Corban is basically one time use ace bandage. That is the stuff they put on your arm after you donate blood. So - if I twist an ankle or a knee - I can use the corban as a support brace.

From leslie on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 16:03:42 from 76.23.61.78

YOu have thought of everything!

From tarzan on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 16:11:02 from 63.255.172.2

Not quite - I haven't figured out how to get over being sick and I haven't figured out how to get the good weather back.

From leslie on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 16:19:21 from 76.23.61.78

I think we are going to be okay on the weather, you work on the sick part! What kind of treats should I get for bribery?

From Marion on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 16:38:18 from 71.219.59.196

Is a change of clothes a good idea or a bad one?

From Smooth on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 17:03:25 from 71.36.65.79

No getting sick! The weather will be nice. Not sure if the trail will be dry enough though; but at least it will not be hot and dusty, right? You are so prepared.

From tarzan on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 23:01:36 from 97.117.61.64

Marion - I have different shirts and socks in a bunch of bags. I also have spare shoes and gloves and hat in the bag where I meet Leslie. If the weather continues like this I will revamp my running clothes plan and maybe put rain gear in a couple of bags.

Smooth - trying to not get sick. I am a bit concerned about the trail being wet because a lot of it is sandy and that slows me down. It also puts more stress on my hernia.

Either way - I will survive and I will be victorious. You appreciate life more for accomplishing challenges.

From leslie on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 10:56:32 from 76.23.61.78

You are a goofball, and that is why I love you! Running in PJ's after dark! Hey, how is the tickle in the throat? How are all the body parts feeling? You will be on your merry way in less than 48 hours. Woohoo!!!

From Maurine/Tarzan on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 11:58:29 from 63.255.172.2

Yeah - I bet I was a sight to see. I was being careful running since I didn't bring any lights and was wearing my purple snowboarding jacket which isn't reflective.

Joints and muscles feel okay. Head and chest are congested.

44 hours until the start!

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