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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, Apr 10, 2013

Total Distance

4.00

2 on the track, 2 on the TM progressive starting at 8:20 and finishing at 6:53 TT: 16:10; AP: 8:05

Okay, I'm putting this out there. Please don't take this the wrong way, but I'm struggling. I feel like every run is hard. I can't pick up speed without hurting and I just feel like Boston is going to suck it up big time. I'm really trying to get out of my head, but I just can't! I asked a friend, that I had discussed Buffalo Run with, how to take away all the cortisol I feel building up. How to feel happy again. She said to list out the crap and throw it away and list my accomplishments and strengths and put them on my mirror.

So, I'm blatantly fishing here. I'm having a hard time. I've neglected my FRB family too long. I think this may be part of my problem. I draw SO much strength and support from all of you and I'm missing that. The demons in my head are taking over. HELP! I need some support and some reminder of where of I've come from and that this isn't going to be a suffer fest, but that I can sit back, relax and enjoy it and not die. I can run. I belong in Boston with all of those amazing people I've looked up to an admired for YEARS. I'm struggling, so I'm begging my FRB family for help...I can do this, right?

Adidas Miles: 4.00

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

Comments

From allie on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 13:34:46 from 161.38.221.168

read this: http://fastrunningblog.com/forum/index.php/topic,1781.0.html

and this: http://radrunning.fastrunningblog.com/blog-10-06-2012.html

you're strong. you can do this.

From allie on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 13:37:26 from 161.38.221.168

oh, and one more!

http://radrunning.fastrunningblog.com/blog-05-19-2012.html

From Carina on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 13:45:59 from 204.15.86.83

You're going to ROCK IT!! I always feel like this before a big race, seriously don't let it get to you! Boston is an incredible experience, so just go soak in every minute!! Many people work their whole lives and never get this opportunity, you've already won!

From RAD on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 13:54:36 from 76.27.82.202

Allie, you can't throw myself back in my face :) But, it is a good reminder of how I felt then and that I've earned this...good race or not, I've earned it!

Carina, true. I just need to get out of my head...which is a hard trap to be caught in!

From Bec on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 14:43:18 from 72.191.19.182

First off, I remember when you got geared up for your first marathon... Not too long ago. You have always been a fighter, no matter what!! You have earned your Boston the hard way, literally through sweat, tears, pain, ups and downs, and some kick butt running!! I am rooting for you 100%. I even think you can PR Boston very easily.

Steve, (Walter's friend) whom I have never met, prints out his FRB from the past few months before big races. I think he reads them on the bus ride to the start of the marathon... Anyway, I strongly suggest you look at a few of your favorite training runs these past few weeks. Your 10k time was among one of the reports you should read. :)

You will LOVE Boston. Enjoy every step of the way. Smile, cry, and even laugh if you want, just take it all in! You only get one first time Boston. You will feel re-born, promise.

From Kam on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 14:57:26 from 68.66.163.179

Aren't you the girl who did a resolution run on a scooter with a stress fracture? You got this, Ra. Get swept up in the crowd, and have the run of your life, regardless of pace.

From Ericka on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 15:47:36 from 24.2.87.24

You said it! You do deserve your Boston and you'll do great. Just remember to enjoy it and experience your race and no one else's. I listened to a podcast today during my run and it might help you. It's a Rich Roll interview of Chris McCormack. Give it a listen. It was a good listen and I needed it also.

From Nancy on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 17:10:53 from 76.23.21.118

I think it just takes a few weeks to get your strength back especially when you were as sick as you were. Hang in there and don't push too much and it will get better.

From Teena Marie on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 19:31:16 from 67.2.100.133

Just think about how incredibly cute you are going to look in the jacket!!! :) :) :)

You are an amazingly strong runner, Rachel. You have proven this time and time again. Now enjoy BOSTON!!!!!! :) :) :)

From Terri on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 19:57:10 from 108.28.226.253

Snip those negative thoughts out of your head. Don't allow yourself to dwell on them. Focus on the positive. You are so great at running at this distance. You have done it so many times ... Boston just has more hype. Don't put pressure on yourself ... just enjoy the experience.

From wilkerk on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 22:10:34 from 209.20.103.246

Seriously??? Come on Rach! You are awesome! You've been killing the runs this winter...you're running fast and long (while talking all the way through it) :) Just recoup from the Buffalo which I'm just guessing takes a huge toll on the bod (since the longest i've run is 27.7 I don't know, but I know what a hard 26.2 feels like) and as a result your psyche as well. Boston should just a blast...you made it...you earned it...so enjoy it! You're breathing right? So it is a truly GREAT DAY to BE ALIVE! Heart! Body! Soul! I know you'll give all three 100%. We'll be watching (splits via AT&T Text) and cheering for you right here!!! You've Got This!

From RAD on Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 11:18:34 from 76.27.82.202

Becca, oh man...so long ago! :) A little light reading of past accomplishments and struggles can't hurt, right? I wish you were coming!

Kam, I think that is what I need to do! Just forget pace and enjoy the crowd.

Ericka, I'm going to listen to that this afternoon as I scrub down bathrooms! :)

Nancy, thanks. a good taper helps everything, right?

Teena, I can't wait for my jacket!!! :) I know it won't fit me well...I'm an amazon and cute stuff rarely fits me right, but I'm going to wear it and love it anyway!!!

Terri, a LOT more hype! :) Plus with everyone following me I've got expectations :)

Kim, I am breathing, and I AM going to enjoy this!

Thanks to all of you for your support! I really love my FRB family!! I wouldn't be where I am today without each of you. I have way too many demons to go there alone :)

From Tom Slick on Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 14:20:01 from 168.179.157.87

oH my my, look whos got a case of the taper madness! Hey woman, chill out.Go to Boston with the only goal being to finish. Try to get past all the hype as it will only drain your strength. Go the the Expo, get you bib and goodie bag and then go to your room or some where quiet and get settled down. Do most or all your tourist stuff after the race! The Boston is so much fun and so exciting on so many fronts, you just have to settle down and take time to smell the roses!

Hey, when you get close to the 2 mile mark please get to the left hand side of the road and high five all my peeps that will be lining the street by the Biker Bar!!!!! there really great fans!!!

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