Boo Legs

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Location:

Salt Lake City,Ut,

Member Since:

Jun 11, 2012

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Races and Progress

2006 Salt Lake Marathon-4:10:53

2007 Top of Utah Marathon-3:52:17

2009 Ogden Marathon-3:43:46

2012 Utah Valley Marathon-3:21:59 *PR*

2012 Provo Half-1:28:54 *PR*

Short-Term Running Goals:

Working my way to get faster.....

10K: 41:00 or better

Half Marathon: 1:27 or better

Marathon: 3:15 or better

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run into old age.

Personal:

Married with 2 lively boys. I love running and I love getting faster. Just trying to figure out how to balance life between being a mother, wife, part time nurse, and runner. :)

When I was in 6th grade I filled out a Getting to Know You sheet. Under nicknames I wrote, "My brothers call me Boo Legs, I think its because I run fast." (It really came from the movie, Strange Brew) And its been my family nickname ever since.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Red Saucony Fastwitch Lifetime Miles:						206.80
Brooks Pureflow Lifetime Miles:						541.18
Saucony Kinvara 3 Lifetime Miles:						477.55
Superfeet Orthotics 2 Lifetime Miles:						791.95
Brooks Pureflow 2 Lifetime Miles:						587.64
Brooks Pureflow 2 X2 Lifetime Miles:						539.00
Mizuno Wave Rider 17 Lifetime Miles:						287.30
Mizuno 17 Orange Lifetime Miles:						255.50
Altra Torin 2.0 Lifetime Miles:						161.75

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00

45 mins on the stairmaster at the gym this afternoon. My sister just happened to be there at the same time so we commiserated (is that a word?) together on the machine from h---. I really wasn't planning on being on that machine for that long but we got to talking about stuff and things and before I knew it, it was 45 mins later.

I wasn't going to do anything but because I worked a night shift last night I needed some sort of exercise to wake me up and help me function. Usually I run but I'm planning on doing a half marathon this weekend, so I decided to take it easy on the running.....Which brings me to my next talking point/question....Do you taper for a half? I never have because I'm usually using them as training runs for a marathon. I didn't run today and I'm only going to do 2-3 miles tomorrow, is that taper enough? Please, running people, enlighten me.

Comments

From Scott Wesemann on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 14:23:48 from 66.232.64.4

I wouldn't taper for a half, but I would just ease up on your speed and intensity to keep your legs fresh.

From Andrea on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 14:34:57 from 72.37.244.100

For a "goal" half marathon, I usually do a 7-10 day taper (70% of normal). Most of the reduction in mileage is the last couple days. Keep the intensity so that you don't become stale, with the intensity at race pace with fewer reps and more recovery between. It looks like what you've done the last week or so has been good. I assume you're doing SoJo...what are you shooting for?

From NatalieK on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 14:41:09 from 24.2.101.184

Thanks Scott and Andrea. And yes I'm doing SoJo. Andrea, I don't even know what time I'm shooting for. I've only been doing serious speedwork (well, serious for me speedwork) for about a month or so. Maybe in the 1:30-1:35 range? I don't even know...

From Andrea on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 14:50:13 from 72.37.244.100

Well, you ran about 1:35 on the half marathon about 6 weeks ago. It does have a little more downhill than this race, but I would argue that you're in a lot better shape than you were then. You've had great workouts to indicate you could run in the 1:25 range, but not many runs over 10 miles so endurance might be the limiting factor. I think it would be safe to start out about 1:30 pace and then try to push it faster in the end. Do you take any Gus during a half? B/c I have always felt it help a lot around the 7 mile mark.

From NatalieK on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 14:53:53 from 24.2.101.184

I do take Gus, but I haven't really found anything that works for me. Unfortunately with every race I've run this year, I've been so nauseated at the end and I don't know if its cuz I ran hard or it was the fuel...

You're so nice to help me. Truthfully, I'd love to run in the 1:25 range but I don't want to set myself up for failure. I think I will shoot for 1:30.

From Andrea on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 15:03:47 from 72.37.244.100

Honestly you're body doesn't really "need" the calories in a half marathon. It's more about the brain's perception of sugar...you can get the benefit by just having a little bit.

I don't know about the nauseousness, maybe in the future try to take a Gu during a workout and see if it gives you that same feeling.

From Rachelle on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 16:26:27 from 159.212.71.173

I think your taper plan sounds perfect! Good luck at the half and have fun. I really agree with Andrea that you are capable of sub-1:30. Start out at 1:30 and base things off of effort. After about 7 miles you should know if you have a second gear in you.

I personally swear by GU and gatorade but that is just me. I usually just take one in a half and I completely skip water and just go for gatorade. You can get quite a bit of energy from gatorade if you really can't stomach the gu.

From Brooke on Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 00:47:52 from 71.219.155.251

Stair masters are HARD. Good job getting it in after work! Good luck this weekend!

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