I'm not crazy...I'm just bored!!

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Location:

Herriman,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

St George Marathon: 3:23:54 (10/6/12)

Half IM: 5:44:03 (8/25/12 - course was long!)

25K trail - Buffalo Run (16.5) 2:34:50

Half Marathon: American Fork - 1:30:44 6/23/12

Spectrum 10K 43:42 3/17/2012

Best 5K: Spanish Fork 21:55 05/30/09

Short-Term Running Goals:

Okay, so for 2013 I am going to have FUN! Not that running isn't always fun, but I had a wonderful breakthrough year last year and I want to play this year :) AND get faster! So, my first goal I'm going to put out there is my yearly mileage goal.
It is 2,186 miles from my driveway to my sister (QP's) driveway! I want to spend this year on a virtual trek cross country running those miles. So, that is how far I will run in 2013...from my house to QPs. It will take all year and yes, this is measured on Hwys so it isn't really exactly how I COULD run it, but good enough. 43 miles/week...totally doable, and a fun goal to track how far I've traveled as I go along. Who knows...maybe I'll even run PAST her house :)

I will do more trail runs, Boston, Pacing duties, another Half IM and some other tris. I'm excited for this next year and look forward to having fun with all of you out on the roads, and trails! Maybe bag a few peaks this year too!!

Long-Term Running Goals:

Big Dreams: 5K in 20:2X; 10K in 39:XX; Half in 1:29:XX; Full in 3:15:XX; complete the Rim2Rim2Rim run and not die; Comrades; Iron(wo)Man.

Run for the rest of my life!

Personal:

4 children: twelve, eight, five and baby Fartlek - 2 1/2. Wonderful supportive husband that lets me drag him and the family all over for race after race!

Finished 13 marathons and LOVE running that distance! I'm definitely hooked to the marathon monster and hope to constantly improve my endurance, speed and stay injury free!

I've also found a love of trail running! I hope to keep improving on this front.

After being injured with a broken foot at the first of 2012 I found a tri group and started training with them and am now loving tris! The half IM was harder than I'd ever imagined...and am ready to do it again. I'll earn my bike butt and someday have enough time to train for a full IM.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
BIKE MILES Lifetime Miles:						1168.40
LUCY MILES Lifetime Miles:						25.25
Adidas Lifetime Miles:						319.66
Orange II Lifetime Miles:						390.41
Boston Mizuno Lifetime Miles:						568.97
Fargo Nikes Lifetime Miles:						500.03
BEANS Lifetime Miles:						755.00
Orange Bostons Lifetime Miles:						527.59
Solomon Trail Lifetime Miles:						363.98
PI Tri Shoes Lifetime Miles:						4.00
Boston Mizuno 10s Lifetime Miles:						140.75
New Orange Lifetime Miles:						157.05

Wed, May 16, 2012

Total Distance

4.00

mixed bag of emotions today. tired, sad, frustrated, confused, doubting...I don't know what to make of it. Well, maybe I do, but it is nothing the men on the blog would like to read about :) I was afraid this would happen after getting my mother's day gift from myself, but I'm still just driving myself crazy about it. PLUS, I need more sleep...lots more sleep.

decided at the last minute to wake up and get my run in. Did the 2 mile loop with Lucy to keep me slow and it sure helped, but my legs felt like bricks and didn't want to move. after one mile, like clock work Lucy started dragging. Poor girl she must be going through a mid-life identity crisis :)

came home, got my oldest son up and the other 2 were sleeping, and I ran while my daughter biked to choir practice at the school. came home again, got oldest son's stuff ready for school then had just enough time to do one last mile.

did some pick ups to prove that I could make my legs move - just 3 Fartleks between well spaced light posts on my outdoor TM.

I really need to snap out of this...energy drop, emotional crud...who knows where I can get a hormone shot? and a nap?

AP: 8:09 splits: 8:28, 8:54, 7:49, 7:25

One more day of running...a rest day...then, the big day. *relaxing* *breathing* *I can do this*

OEOHFPPE Miles: 4.00

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Andrea on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 09:53:47 from 72.37.171.52

Don't psyche yourself out now! You got this, just relax and think logically :)

From Jake K on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 10:07:47 from 155.100.226.54

You can do this! Confidence, confidence, confidence. You've done everything right. Now just go out and reap the rewards of all the hard work you've put in!

From Rachelle on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 10:42:49 from 159.212.71.77

I definitely agree with Andrea & Jake. You have done all of the work and now you just need to trust in your training. You got this Rachel!

From DaleG on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 11:02:55 from 71.199.57.238

Relax....Take a deep breath. Look back at all the awesome workouts you did to prepare for this marathon. You kicked some major buttocks!!! Just think about how good you'll feel on Saturday morning. You'll feel that extra bounce in your step from getting the much needed rest. Only a couple more days, Rachel.

From Toby on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 11:03:55 from 199.101.229.6

I missed the "Mother's Day present to myself"?

Regardless, you are more prepared for this race than any other.

Remember, this is a BIG GOAL. A scary one. It is going to be hard. You are going to hurt. Your mind is going to play tricks on you. BUT, you've prepared for all the things during your training runs. Time and time again. Go look through your daily log to remember. NOW is the time to just believe. I'm bringing my sharpie :)

From Chad on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 13:24:02 from 168.177.153.27

You got this.

From RAD on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 16:13:14 from 98.202.23.178

Andrea, logic is too far a reach today :) okay, I'll try it!

Jake, I'm trying my visualization skills - always running happy and 'easy'!

Rachelle, thanks. I'm so glad I have you guys around!!

Dale, oh yes...two days!! The crazy is building, and I hope it just doesn't all come out in the first 10 miles :)

Toby, I sent you a message about all of that :) You always know the right things to say. Thanks Toby!! I won't admit to you making me cry when I read that publicly though :)

Chad, I got it! :)

From Carina on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 16:21:33 from 204.15.86.83

You are golden, you've done the work, now just relax and trust in your training. Taper week is always hard mentally, just stay positive!!

From allie on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 17:01:19 from 161.38.218.168

i was going to say "you've got this" but i think that's been taken. guess it shows how much we all agree that you've got this.

go RAD go!

From Terri on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 18:46:53 from 108.18.158.95

You didn't get this far by being a slacker. Enjoy your taper then blast off at your race. I have total faith in you.

From Steam8 on Thu, May 17, 2012 at 09:00:31 from 166.70.55.77

It is just the craziness you feel before a big race. I always wonder why I put myself through it and can never sleep because of the anxiety....You will be fine and I can't wait to see how you do. I am so excited for you. You are in such amazing shape. I wish I was running it with you. I'm so jealous! Let me know if you are really up to biking next week. XOXOXO

From Smooth on Thu, May 17, 2012 at 13:13:29 from 174.27.212.157

I agreed with what everyone has said! Nothing more to say other than I have total confidence in you! :)

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