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Richfield,Ut,

Member Since:

May 21, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

Did a half a few years ago, unsure of my time but nothing to write home about. I trained about 6 months and then took about 2yrs. off. Started running again this year but have never done anything serious.

Short-Term Running Goals:

keep running, stay fit and healthy, while having fun. Would like to get my mileage up to 25 miles a week and plan some short races when I get confident with my speed.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Get my mileage back up and run pain free!

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Wed, Jan 16, 2008
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I think the treadmill chewed me up and spit me out today! I think that if I could run 10 miles on the treadmill, I could run a marathon! (Not that I'm going to try either anytime soon.) I feel like I should have gone more with the lacking miles yesterday, but since I was sentenced to the treadmill (again) I did the bare minimum. I hope that I'm not messing with how things will turn out this weekend by being so sloppy this week! It has just been sooo darn cold today I waited to see if it would warm up and it's still below 20 degrees, when I took my daughter to school this morning it was 8. This is where I draw the line between running and freezing and I prefer not to freeze! (yes, I am just a little whimpy, and I am totally o.k. with that!)

Comments
From Tom on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 15:31:11

Michelle you'll be just fine for the race. There is really nothing much in the way of training that you can do the week before that is going to affect your fitness level. More common are those runners who overdo it the days leading up to a race and then bomb out on the race. Even if you did no running at all until the race you would do great.

That being said I totally agree that a taper is tough and can make you a little crazy sometimes. It's also common for mystery aches and pains and a perception of dead legs to show up during this week.

I'm excited to see how your FRB running gang of 5 (I think 5 right? Maybe 4 if Lybi has to bail :() will do.

From Bethany on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 16:06:36

I am so impressed you are going for it the weekend! I am anxious to read all the race reports. I am proud of you for sticking to your game plan and taking it easy this week (well, the treadmill can never be labeled "easy"...) I agree with your temperature assessment. Freezing is definitely not on my list of things that make me happy. And it happens so easily!! Just keep up the positive thinking and you are going to be great. You have done the work, now "enjoy" the fruits.

From Jody on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 22:16:06

Awesome job!! Way to get it done on a busy day! Good Luck this weekend, your will be fantastic!!

From Brent on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 22:21:48

Michelle, I agree with you on the cold thing, under 10 degrees, do the legs really warm up? what is the risk of injury with cold muscles if you slip. I never worry about pace when that cold, just run on the treadmill or slow outside.

Good luck this weekend, most important, give it a great effort and have fun.

B of BS Rools out

From wildbull on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 at 12:51:08

you will have a great race. Remember your just running against yourself! your going to have a great race!

From andee on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 at 17:55:30

Not wimpy by any means!! Good job getting on the treadmill and getting it done. You will be just fine on Saturday - not to worry!

From Lybi on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 at 20:56:46

I am bailing...I'm SO SORRY! I wish I could be there, but I'm just not well enough. I can't wait to see how you do! Don't keep us waiting too long with that race report!

From Christi on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 at 21:38:06

Michelle- Can't wait to see ya tomorrow! What time do you get in town? I'm going to "private message" my numbers to you again so you have them. Its been cold here so bring a variety of clothes. I'll see ya at Steve's tomorrow night!

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