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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
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One hour of spin bike while reading. My shins aren't too happy with me. Not horrible mind you. Nothing that needs meds, but something that I need to pay attention to with fatigued legs and after my crazy last month! Body needs a rebuild session. 

Oh, and if you haven't, you need to read "Once a Runner" best fiction book written about runners/running EVER. You will sit and nod and FEEL some of the passages as they describe breakdown training, distance runs, interval training, highs and lows of running, races...oh my. Seriously, an AWESOME book! I'm almost done :)

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Jake K on Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 13:54:40 from 155.100.226.191

Its "fiction" but so much of it is based in reality, it hits home like no other book can. Captures the essence of training and competing. I've read it like 10 times.

From Smooth on Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 15:45:42 from 67.2.119.62

Did you get my email? Luz and I are meeting at 7:30.

From Bec on Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 21:54:15 from 70.115.203.100

I want to read that book so bad!!! That little passage you read to me made me want to find it at some library.

Glad you are giving your body well DESERVED and NEEDED R&R.

From Ken Bess on Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 00:32:35 from 174.52.148.34

I've heard that book is a must read. I believe Cam Levins (olympian from southern Utah) drew some kind of inspiration from the book before starting his current trend of high mileage weeks.

I think I'll have to check the library for a copy.

From Toby on Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 15:22:24 from 65.100.209.94

I totally need a new book....thanks for the suggestion! Eat up that recovery while you can!

From Nancy on Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 18:22:02 from 76.23.21.118

Sounds like a good book. I'm sorry your shins are acting up.

From RAD on Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 20:05:43 from 67.171.119.50

Jake, I love it! I've decided I need my own copy. Now on my Christmas list. You are right about hitting home. The author describes SO much of how I feel running SO eloquently.

Smooth, yes :)

Becca, you will love it!

Ken, I wouldn't be surprised. It really is a great read. If you weren't a runner I wouldn't suggest it. Not much of a story line, but the descriptions of running and training are magnificent!

Toby, you will LOVE it! :)

Nancy, they feel tons better today. Amazing what a day of rest can do.

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