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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
26.67
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 139.88
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Suuuuuck.  Long run yesterday leaving legs so tired plus 3 hours of sleep after jeff's birthday party plus probably a little bit of dehydration ;-) , so no run today, which is heartbreaking on a weekend day when I can actually run outside!  Boooo, at least next weekend is DAYLIGHT SAVINGS!!  My favorite holiday.

So, 90 mins of hot yoga instead.  Was horribly hard though, I thought I was suffocating.  Probably partially because it was the hottest I've ever felt in there, partially because of the reasons listed above.

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Total Distance
5.00

Slept so well last night, fell asleep at 9, and was still tired at 630 when I woke up to debate about running, was too tired.  Soooo, it became the usual dilemma, not wanting to workout when I get home. Just realized again how great it was last week working out in the morning.  Despite my non-morning-person-ness, working out in the morning is just the best thing for me.  Plus then I can go to hot yoga at night! :-)

So, finally dragged myself to the TM, and my left shin was immediately just searing with pain. So ran 1.5 at 6.7, then had to stop and walk .5, then ran another 1 at 6.5, and then walked 2 more at 4.0.  Blahhhhh.  Tomorrow will be better.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 140.00
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Total Distance
5.10

Yay, I actually did it!  Was worried after yesterday.  Got up early and ran before work - 5 miels on the TM. 4 @ 6.7, 1 @ 7.0, last .25 @ 7.5. 

Hopefully going to do 90 mins of hot yoga after work. 

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 140.50
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Total Distance
4.10

"Snoozed" a few times too many and didn't end up with enough time to do the full 5, so settled for 4. A little dissapointed about that. 3.75@ 6.7, .25 @ 7.0.  I NEED to do a speed workout. 

Also, I think it may be time for some new shoes, at least so I can break them in and wear them in the half-marathon.  

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 139.50
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Total Distance
4.22

3.5 @ 6.7, .25 @ 7.0, .25 @ 7.5.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 139.50
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Total Distance
3.25

Went for a run OUTSIDE AFTER WORK!!! And didn't even wear my ear wrap thingamajig! Maybe spring IS on its way! Took Cooper too, man he was tired after only 1 mile, he is out of shape after the long winter.

Miles of 9:08, 8:36, 8:25. Average: 8:43

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5.00

TM. 6.6 or something, crappy run. Was going to do the long run but was feeling unmotivated, squandered my time before "christmas make-up", and then went outside and it was freeeezing.

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Total Distance
26.67
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 139.88
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