Slow & Steady Wins the Race :-)

March 28, 2024

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Location:

Federal Way,WA,USA

Member Since:

Jan 08, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

7 5Ks : PR 23:21 (2011)

5 10Ks: PR 47:17 (2011)

9 Half Marathons: PR 1:44:19 (2010)

2 Marathons: PR 3:55:08 (2010)

Short-Term Running Goals:

STAY HEALTHY, CROSS TRAIN, STRENGTH TRAIN!  Operation no more ITB pain, ankle tendonitis, or stress fractures. 

2012 Racing Calendar:

March - Lincoln City Half Marathon 

May - Portland Rock n Roll Half Marathon

June - Seattle Rock n Roll Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run a 5k in less than 23 minutes 

Run a 10k in less than 47 minutes

Run a half marathon in less than 1:44

FINISH another marathon (without wanting to die this time); beat 3:55:08, and someday BQ!

Personal:

Happily married for 5 years with an adorable chocolate lab, Cooper.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Nike Free's 3.0 Lifetime Miles: 186.08
2012 Swimming Lifetime Miles: 6.25
2011 Cooper Lifetime Miles: 91.27
Bikila Vibram FF Lifetime Miles: 373.87
Merrell Pace Glove Lifetime Miles: 316.70
Saucony Mirage Lifetime Miles: 325.76
2012 Cycling Lifetime Miles: 39.00
2012 Crosstraining Lifetime Miles: 11.20
Total Distance
12.00

7:30am, 35 degrees.  Had to get up early this morning to get in the run before golf, and man it felt early with the spring forward.  Woke up at 6:45 and it was still pitch black outside, so fell back asleep and cut it close.  Ran down the the dog park, 6 laps down there, then back.  Was the only person there when I got there, which was a little scary, but had my pepper spray. :-)  It was cold, though I dressed right, I needed some gloves.  Icy on the bridges.  Started getting just exhausted at 9, it was rough going after that, especially the Hillside hill at 11.5, I wanted to die.  Hope I don't die next weekend!

Garmin took 12 minutes to get the satellites which was obnoxious, so splits are weird, and its possible it was a little less than 12, but over 12 with the warm-up.  Took a Gu after 9, it seemed to help a little, and had water after each of the 6 laps. 

Splits: 9:25, 9:21, 9:13, 9:14, 9:23, 9:13, 9:22, 9:04, 8:49, 9:16, 9:35 (Hillside hill!)

TT: 1:51:05  AP: 9:15

9 holes of golfing afterwards on tired legs, but seemed to be a good cool-down. 

 

Weekly Summary: Mon-6, Tues-off, Wed-7.18, Thurs-bike, Fri-3.53, Sat-off, Sun-12

Total Weekly Miles: 28.71  Whoops, this got a little high

Saucony ProGrid 2 #2 Miles: 12.25
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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