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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.

For further unexciting information on my life, check out my blog: Adventures in Running

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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
Tue, Jan 06, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

I had great plans to go running and to the gym tonight.  However, while I was running errands after work my son called and mentioned he was at the house. So, I spent the evening with him cooking, visiting and watching him play Guitar Hero World Tour.  He took off to find friends near the end of Biggest Loser, so hit the treadmill at 9 p.m. 

I didn't really want to run that late because it will be hard to wind down and fall asleep - but I can always read Isaiah if I am desperate for a sleeping pill. I am trying to follow the concept of  'no excuses'.

5 miles - 57 minutes.

Hey - here's a suggestion for the running 6 days a week/2 miles minimum.  I think that anyone who is running a half marathon or longer can have a free day off the day before as part of their taper. Does anyone agree with me on that one?

Brooks Advantage Miles: 5.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 147.00
Comments
From Marion on Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 00:19:52

yes- I thought I put that in- Taper is allowed for 1/2 marathons or greater. I am not running next friday :) Tapers are not part of the deal :)

You are a great runner my friend!

From tarzan on Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 00:21:27

Thanks for the kudos, Marion!

I actually thought of that while running on the treadmill and was thinking of all you accomplished, but wanting to make sure you get your goals in. See - IT IS all about Marion.

From Smooth on Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 00:47:56

Hey, you're a mom first, runner second, WAY TO GO, you're my kinda woman!!! Wow, this 6 days/week is serious business!!!

From leslie on Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 10:17:18

Way to go! Kevin time and a run! Good girl!

From tarzan on Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 10:39:29

Yes - it was nice to see Kevin. It doesn't happen often. He never did come back home last night - but I am sure he will reappear eventually when his friends get busy. Besides - he needs my credit card to buy books for next semester.

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