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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
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
Total Distance
6.35

I knew yesterday after class that this was going to be a slow run, but I was determined to make the best of it and get 'er done! 

Tackled the hills with effort, not speed :) However, I made an effort to try and keep a good clop on the downhills. If you would've heard my breathing on the uphill you probably would've thought I was having a heart attack! Between the hilly course and the gale force canyon wind on the uphills I definitely got a good workout despite the slower paces on the uphill.

AP:  9:10 splits: 10:17, 10:05, 10:12 (I honestly thought some of these may reach the 11's! So, I was pleased with this), 8:34 (a good uphill here, but I was feeling better after a nice downhill break), 8:07, 8:19, 7:18 (last .35) - gotta love that effortless downhill after nasty uphills!! 900 ft of elevation gain overall...

The senses this morning almost got as good of a workout as the legs. Petrichor, a light sprinkle of rain, amazing sunrise that just kept changing and from the high vantage point I reached got an amazing view of the entire valley. I also got to see numerous (probably 20+) deer, lots of babies, and some rabbits as well.

Now I get to be in full rest/recovery mode until Saturday's 22. Now yoga...aaahhh! My favorite part of the week!!!

Mizuno Inspire - Oscar Miles: 6.35
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Calvin on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 10:45:50 from 66.133.117.3

Nice run - that's a lot of elevation change. Enjoy your 'rest' before Saturday!

From Tom Slick on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 11:22:06 from 69.171.174.218

are you as happy that next week we get to go into taper mode???? I sure am! I need to go run a marathon to get over this cabin fever!!!!!

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 15:01:42 from 67.42.27.114

Nice job. You are looking great.

From RAD on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 17:31:52 from 67.172.229.125

Cal, If it wasn't for the traffic and animals I'd take Rose Canyon over the Hi-Country loop! See you Saturday - hopefully!

Slick, oh taper...fabulous taper! YES! I can't wait to sleep in and be lazy :)

Paul, thanks - we're feeling good too!

From allie on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 20:51:16 from 174.23.163.253

so were these real babies or deer babies that you were seeing?

rest well for that 22 on saturday. you are doing great.

From Nancy on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 21:22:40 from 76.27.19.206

It is fun to live in an area where we can see so much wildlife when we run. I'm almost glad I didn't run today with all the wind.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 22:05:18 from 24.8.167.243

That was quite a run.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 at 23:32:56 from 174.52.45.85

Hope you enjoyed your yoga!

Here is to an awesome 22 miler! :)

From Bec on Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 00:04:52 from 67.172.233.189

Nice run lady. Where are we runnin' on Saturday? I am gearing up. So many things to do before Saturday's run. 1. Purchase GU and Gatorade. 2. Determine where to plant the Gu and Gatorade. 3. Rest up, lots of R&R tomorrow. 4. Glide real good. ;0

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