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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
18.30
2011 Crosstraining Miles: 4.002011 Cycling Miles: 15.00Bikila Vibram FF Miles: 18.40
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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On the way back from Leavenworth there was a sign for Deception Falls, and since I'm still riding the "I get to do whatever I want since its my birthday weekend", I told J to stop!  Quick .5 mile (or less!) hike to some rushing roaring waterfalls.  Continued on down the road until we saw a sign for Wallace Falls.... and we stopped!  Although this place is in the middle of nowhere about 10,000 other people had decided to come here, indicating it must be one of the best hikes in Washington?  Lovely 4 mile hike to and from a series of waterfalls - it was quite hilly and kind of strenuous - annoying because it was so beautiful, but so fun!  I definitely want to go back (on a quieter day!) and hike the whole thing. 

Then came home to some dinner and bowling with my dad.  Best weekend ever!

2011 Crosstraining Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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43 minutes on the bike trainer before work while watching The Bachelorette.  It makes my ITB tight.

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
3.00

My ankle felt pretty good!  A few twinges, my ITB was making itself known around 2.  Ran super slow and super careful, TT around 32.  

What shoes / how many shoes do I need to live for 8 weeks?? :-)  This is the hardest part of packing. 

Bikila Vibram FF Miles: 3.10
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Total Distance
5.30

Such a lovely run at BPA with Lisa.  Pushed the BOB on the way back - man those hills were killer.  I swear I was going slower than walkers at some points and it was soooo hard!  I am out of shape.  Neither of us brought our Garmins (fail) so total guess.  Ran to the bathroom and back (.75 miles?) then the normal BPA loop (3.75?) then I ran down to Jiffy Lube to meet Justin (.75?).  

Then went to a delicious dinner at Red Robin with Lisa, Denali, & Justin.  Denali is the most precious adorable child in the world. 

DON'T MOVE TO DALLAS LISA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bikila Vibram FF Miles: 5.30
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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35 mins on the bike trainer before work, while watching 16 and Pregnant of course!

2011 Cycling Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Total Distance
10.00

Happy 30th birthday Justin!
10 lovely miles around the neighborhood this morning, first few with Cooper.  Slow, total time 1:42:23.
Now off to Singapore for 8 weeks! I'll see you all after my first run in 90 degree 90% humidity Singapore! An adventure!

Bikila Vibram FF Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Total Distance
18.30
2011 Crosstraining Miles: 4.002011 Cycling Miles: 15.00Bikila Vibram FF Miles: 18.40
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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