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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
Fri, Dec 17, 2010
Total Distance
5.00

I RAN 5 I RAN 5 I RAN 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Hip hip hooray.

First off, I need to stop being the ultimate slacker.  Somehow since I hate the treadmill and I hate running in the dark or rain I just don't run - which is UNACCEPTABLE!  It stops now.  But today I did get to run in the light, since I don't have much class this week and I only work .80 fte its the benefit. :-) Around the neighborhood with Cooper, didn't feel anything until 3.7 - a new record!  46 minutes, AP: 9:13 (the quick turnover thought makes me go faster than easy).

The 3 things I thought that I need to keep thinking: Glide, Quick Turnover, 2nd Toe Push-off. 

I was so frustrated on Wednesday after Tuesday's run that at chiro we were talking MRI's and cortizone shots.  Maybe I'll hold off for a bit longer... :-)

Off to Lincoln City for a fun beach weekend with the parents!

Brooks Ravenna Blue Miles: 5.102011 Cooper Miles: 5.10
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Circles and Squares on Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 22:40:43 from 67.170.65.243

YAAYYYYYYY-- You are so not a slacker!!! You're th most dedicated runner, it's so hard when its FREEZING AND RAINING:(

I hope you don't have to get shots- ouch!

From Rachael Winters on Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 13:12:33 from 76.115.87.4

Excellent Nicole! Great job! NO! You are not a slacker! In fact, if I could think of the exact opposite of a slacker it would be you.

Have so much fun with your family! Merry, Merry Christmas!

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