Training for a Belt Buckle

RHPC Half 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:

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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

Sat, Jul 11, 2009

Race: RHPC Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 02:29:09

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
13.10	0.00	0.00	0.00	13.10

Ran the RHPC Half marathon this morning. I knew going into the race that I would not be able to PR since I had been battling both knee pain and being sick for a week, but wanted to do the run and put in as good an effort as I could with my health issues.

First 5.5 miles were uphill. Pinked 2 runners at mile 1 and another at mile 2 and figured that would be it. We ran almost up to Vivian Park and I kept my pace just past the comfortable level on the uphills. It was fun approaching the turnaround because I saw other runners from the race and was high fiving them and cheering them on.

After the turnaround I just tried to consistently run faster than comfortable to start getting used to pushing my pace. I was glad for the cloud cover because it kept the race cooler. I had extra water and gatorade because I didn't know how my lungs and throat would handle the running, but they seemed okay with drinking every 2 miles, so dumped any excess to lighten the load.

I was a bit concerned about never seeing Marion or Leslie - but figured they were big girls and knew the route.

Around mile 11 my lungs started hurting, but I figured I'd keep on pushing and finished under 2:30. If I was well I think I could have possibly pushed down below 2:20 and PR'd - but was okay with my efforts - especially through the uphill sections.

No great miles - but consistent and my body was okay with pushing - so I will start pushing my miles 2-3 times a week to start getting my speed down again.

Brooks Advantage (Blue) Miles: 13.10

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

Comments

From Shimelle on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 14:15:03 from 75.162.116.13

It was great to meet you Maurine! That was a fun little get together/run! I had a blast and was excited to get to meet some of the bloggers I hadn't met yet. Great job on your time and effort! I wish we could all just feel 100% all of the time dangit!

From Kelli on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 14:19:29 from 71.219.89.21

You were awesome Maurine! I sometimes think starting with the uphills is great because then you get the downhill later, but you forget how tired your legs are going to get from the climbing.

It was so nice to see you again and get to chat a little!

From LuzyLew on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 14:20:52 from 69.169.165.206

It was great to see you. If I would have run the whole distance I would have tried to stick around, but I knew I was cheating on the course and so I stayed on my own. I hope the coughing isn't going to get worse. Take care of yourself!

From The Howling Commando on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 14:26:06 from 72.224.24.41

Nice race, Maurine :) You are a trooper. Thought of this considering everything you're going through:

From my man Dean Karnazes: Run when you can, walk when you have to, crawl if you must. Just never give up!

From Maurine/Tarzan on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 15:15:16 from 97.117.58.176

I've coughed up some really lovely stuff this past hour or so. Either I shook things loose or I did myself in. We shall see.....

From Kelli on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 15:29:14 from 71.219.89.21

LOVE that quote, Benn!!!!

From RAD on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 15:42:54 from 67.166.99.8

I'm going for the 'shook things loose' option! I hope it's true!! You did GREAT this morning and you have NO idea how great it was to see you after the turn around and get my high-5! I felt like a RHPC :) You're an amazing woman, keep up the hard work and you'll get that PR in no time!!!

From Teena on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 18:04:40 from 67.177.20.13

I am so happy that you were able to run this race!!! I loved the pic of you on Kelli's blog!!

YOU ROCK!!!

Now get some more sleep!!!! :)

Lots of Love!!!

From Maurine/Tarzan on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 18:07:27 from 97.117.58.176

Teena - I'm going to try. Will probably try and get a sub for nursery tomorrow because I feel like I was kicked in the chest and don't want to pass this on to my little kids.

From Smooth on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 18:40:59 from 71.36.87.34

Maurine, Tarzan woman!!! It was so good to see you. I am so proud of you when I saw you after the turn around. I told Karen to watch for you, Marion and Leslie. You were a real trooper for finishing that race. The temperature was nice with the cloud covering; but it's still an uphill with a headwind. You did awesome!

Now, please take care of that throat and chest. I'm with RAD, I think that run loosen things up a bit.

From Maurine/Tarzan on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 18:46:59 from 97.117.58.176

I sure hope so, Smooth. It has been one miserable week. However, I am very glad to see that I can still run and train now while being sick. Next week I am so looking to getting my mileage back to where I want it to be.

I'm actually thinking (no snickers please) next year of having fun and not racing long as much. Maybe just St. George, some half marathons and an ultra or two for fun. This year it seems like everything has to be geared around the 4 marathons.

From Leandra on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 19:09:04 from 76.27.81.221

You did amazing! It was so fun to meet you!

From allie on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 19:19:41 from 208.110.151.113

great job today! you guys had quite a party! how is your knee feeling?

From jun on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 22:59:04 from 97.126.237.48

Fantastic race. Even not feeling well you had a great time.

From DonGardinero on Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 02:08:35 from 75.162.177.126

Maurine, you did great considering how crappy you have been feeling....Congrats on finishing under 2:30. You are one tough woman!!! Keep it up and get feeling better.

From marion on Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 13:33:11 from 71.213.106.139

Great race Maurine! You have been SO ill :) As always, it was the BEST to see you and spend time together :) Party running is pretty darn fun!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING!!!! xoxoxoxox

From Maurine/Tarzan on Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 15:39:15 from 97.117.58.176

Thanks again for a great race yesterday. The first 2 hours of the race were the only times I have felt good all week.

Allie - the knee seems to be doing better. I felt a little pain starting around 11 miles - but actually on the inside of the knee and not under the kneecap - so it may have just been from normal use (that knee gives me pain off and on since I had it operated on (gasp) nearly 30 years ago).

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