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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
20.08
Nike Free's 3.0 Miles: 16.902011 Crosstraining Miles: 2.802011 Cycling Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Total Distance
12.00

AM - Got up with plenty of time to get a as-long-as-possible long run in before book club at 11am, but it was POURING.  Miserable pouring.  So I sat on the cozy couch with my coffee.  I finally convinced myself that I could stand it for 1 loop, so I would at least do that so I would feel better about eating the inevitable delicious baked goods I would likely consume at brunch.  Well it was kind of pouring and miserable, but after one loop I was used to it (even took my fleece off) and although it never stopped, it did relent a bit towards the end.  So did 9 miles total, SO wanted to do more but even 9 was pushing it and I was 15 minutes late.  Didn't feel that cold when I was out there but in the shower afterwards my hands were burning off!

TD: 9.08 miles    TT: 1:26:26    AP: 9:31

Splits: 10:14, 9:56, 9:21, 9:28, 9:34, 9:19, 9:33, 9:27, 8:51 (I sped up since I was so late!)

PM - After a delicious brunch book club and some errands with J I wanted to hit 12 so bad (yes I know its not the same as doing 12 consecutively but it can't hurt!) so I forced myself out for 3 miserable miles, these did not feel good like the morning ones, at this point every muscle in my body is so sore, probably from the combination of Thursday PT, Friday hill-climbing, Saturday tennis, and the morning miles.  I could barely force myself to do 3 and I may have walked .25 miles of this.

TD: 3 miles    TT: Something horribly and unprintably slow

The great news is my ankle didn't bother me today, I think the KT tape job has helped let the tendon calm down a bit.  Some chafing blister problems, second run random shin/achilles pain.

I hope I don't die in the half marathon next weekend!

Nike Free's 3.0 Miles: 12.302011 Crosstraining Miles: 0.30
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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At PT: 7 minutes on the bike, probably .5 walk/running on the TM during the gait analysis, then 30 minutes of glute stuff.  They were shaking just standing there by the end!  I've never had a personal trainer but this must be what it's like - you want to stop so bad but they keep telling you to do more and you want to kill them!  Ended up being there for over an hour and a half. 

2011 Cycling Miles: 1.002011 Crosstraining Miles: 0.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Total Distance
4.54

Early morning run before work - it smelled like SPRING and there was SUN, it was a true miracle.  Didn't feel horrible but certainly didn't feel great either, my ankle is obnoxious.

TT: 44:04 (or something)   AP: 9:45 (or something)

In other news, I'm currently in my second attempt to read Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - it only took 7 CDs but I finally am into it. 

Nike Free's 3.0 Miles: 4.60
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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43 minutes on the bike trainer this morning before work while watching... wait for it... 16 and Pregnant.  Yep, trashy tv to the rescue while bored on the trainer.  

ITS SUNNY OUTSIDE AND SUPPOSED TO BE 71 TODAY, 74 TOMORROW!!!  

Rachaem is seriously delusional about thinking I'm going to "push her" this weekend.  She has strong misconceptions about my current fitness level! 

2011 Cycling Miles: 8.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Total Distance
3.54

3.5 mile run around Tacoma mid-day, the sun was out and dare I say it? It was actually kind of intense since this was a mid-day run!

Then went to PT and did a million more glute exercises - shaking again.

Then 1 hr 15 minute tennis match (I won, 6-2, 6-2). Off to Salem for the half marathon!

2011 Cycling Miles: 1.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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9 holes of golfing with Jordan and Rachaem.  I hate golf these days!

2011 Crosstraining Miles: 2.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Total Distance
20.08
Nike Free's 3.0 Miles: 16.902011 Crosstraining Miles: 2.802011 Cycling Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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