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Member Since:

Jul 14, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Personal Records

26.2----------2:58:45 09/15/2012 Top of Utah Marathon

13.1--------1:17:55 11/02/2013 Snow Canyon
10k---------38:10 03/2013 Hale Freezes Over 10k
5k----------18:48 09/2012 Spanish Fork 5k

Short-Term Running Goals:

My goal is to continue to enjoy running and maybe get faster a long the way! :)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run until I am 100 years old!

Personal:

I decided to join to hold myself accountable for my training and because I love learning from others running experiences. I just started running a little over a year ago and have a lot to learn. I work fulltime as a Manager of Telecommunications for Intermountain Healthcare and go to school online through Weber State University. If you want to know more check out my blog: www.runningfortrevor.blogspot.com

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Asics 2160 Lifetime Miles:						362.50
Asics Racing Flats Lifetime Miles:						60.20
New Balance Nimbus Lifetime Miles:						443.00
Mizuno Waves Yellow Lifetime Miles:						419.75
Mizuno Waves Pink Lifetime Miles:						493.83
New Balance 950 Lifetime Miles:						406.55
Pearl Izumi's Iso Shift Lifetime Miles:						394.10
Asics Yellow Lifetime Miles:						490.25
Saucony Blue Lifetime Miles:						429.00
Saucony Mirage Pink Lifetime Miles:						574.90
Saucony Mirage Green Lifetime Miles:						461.45
Kinvara 2 Purple Lifetime Miles:						440.25
Saucony Mirage Blue Lifetime Miles:						443.60
Orange Mizuno Waves Lifetime Miles:						510.25
Kinvara Pink Lifetime Miles:						475.54
Altra Olympus Purple Lifetime Miles:						22.70
Virrata Pink Lifetime Miles:						11.30

Fri, Dec 16, 2011

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
4.85	3.25	8.10

30 minutes weights

8 miles on the treadmill. I attempted speedwork again since yesterdays attempt was an epic fail. Today was much better. I didn't push it too hard at all but my next race on the schedule is a 10k so I wanted to get some quick turnover going.

6x800 at 6:11-6:15 pace with equal recover

1x400 at 6:07 pace

1x200 at 5:58 pace

Overall AP was 7:25. This was a good workout. My only issue with speedworkk is that my hamstrings are always sore afterwards. I think it is because I am lengthening my stride and I am wondering if this is normal? Should my stride stay the same when I run faster or is it normal to lengthen the stride.

As I become a more experienced runner I am trying to pay more attention to my stride and form and this thought came up today.

New Balance 950 Miles: 8.15

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 118.60	Calories: 0.00

Comments

From Lily on Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 13:04:16 from 67.199.178.210

hmmm I always wonder this too. It seems that when I am in the thick of training for a 5k (speed) I end up taking more quick steps naturally so I don't over stride. But that is just me. I think over striding while doing speed work is a normal thing that happens tho

From Jake K on Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 13:17:06 from 155.100.226.53

This is an interesting question - I think that lengthening the stride is somewhat natural as speed increases, b/c you are pushing harder off the ground, and you can only increase your turnover so much. But at the same time, you want to make sure you aren't OVERstriding too much, at the expense of good form.

This is definitely something I need to work on - loosening up my hip flexors so my stride length increases while keeping my turnover high.

What 10K are you targeting?

From Lily on Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 13:24:46 from 67.199.178.210

I was just gonna say....this is a question for Jake. And I am glad you are willing to answer them Jake!

From Rachelle on Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 15:20:27 from 199.190.170.30

Thanks so much for the feedback guys. I have noticed that my hamstrings are always sore after I run fast but it never really dawned on my that I may be compensating my form and overstriding until today. I am going to try to be more aware of it and I do think it is natural but I want to make sure I'm not overdoing it.

Jake - I am running the Hale Freezes over 10k. I think it is January 29th. It is a pretty small race but a hilly, challenging course and I figured it would be good to keep me motivated through winter.

From Jake K on Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 15:30:05 from 155.100.226.53

I like the idea of just throwing a token race onto the calendar for January and February. Helps maintain some focus over the winter for sure. We're doing the same thing, running a few of the low key SLC track club winter series races.

From Andrea on Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 15:53:50 from 72.37.244.100

Rachelle - do your hamstrings get sore both on the treadmill and outside when you do speedwork?

From Jake K on Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 17:05:27 from 155.100.226.53

Found this old thread from Letsrun. Good discourse on this topic:

http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?board=1&id=149099&thread=149099

"jtupper" is the screen name used by Jack Daniels - he knows his stuff on this topic (and everything else)

From JulieC on Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 17:19:13 from 71.35.249.158

what kind of weight lifting are you doing? I would probably STOP the hamstring ones. Just saying. : D. Do stretches for them though. And for the lower back since they kind like to have tug o war with each other. GREAT TM SW!! :D

From Rachelle on Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 18:46:29 from 66.7.127.115

Andrea- yes it is inside and outside and always after I run or race at full out effort. Like after a 5k or 10k.

Jake- Thank you so much for sharing. That information is great! I am going to try to pay more attention to it and really start focusing more on my form even if it means slowing down a bit. I really appreciate you digging that up.

Julie - I rarely work my legs he he I don't think it has anything to do with that. I did dance in HS and was constantly plagued with pulled hamstrings so I think it is always something I will kind of deal with. I'm just trying to make sure I'm doing everything I can to be smart and prevent injury. :D

I'm still a newbie here and just absorbing all of the good information I can. Thanks everyone!

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