Running For Trevor

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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

Mon, Jun 03, 2013

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
6.50	0.00	6.50

6.5 with Jen in Salem. Faster than normal but the conversation was good and apparently we got a bit too excited. 7:10 pace

There are so many variables going into the marathon I am attempting to run Saturday. My feet have pretty much plagued me on and off the entire year. Enough so that I actually went to a Doctor for the first time since I was a kid. I do not know if the cortisone shots will help and I wont know until the race. I'm not really willing to experiment until then. My marathon build up has definitely not been perfect....are they ever? But I know I am in great shape and can run well if my feet do not hold me back. I might not be in ideal marathon shape but I'm fit nonetheless. I am going into the race knowing there is a 50% chance I will DNF. I am completely okay with that. I have absolutely no desire to just run another marathon. I want to race and if my body holds me back I'm out. People might think I'm dumb (I admittedly probably am) for even toeing the starting line but it's what I want to do and my heart is telling me to go for it and hold nothing back. The feet situation is unfortunate but it is absolutely no excuse and I will go into the race with confidence and give it 110%.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 112.80	Calories: 0.00

Comments

From Jackie82 on Mon, Jun 03, 2013 at 10:21:40 from 18.189.56.67

It sounds like you are in a great place mentally for this one, Rachelle!! Everyone is on their own journey and it sounds like you have a great plan in place. If you are in it to race it a DNF when you aren't 100% is the smart way to go!! Once again, I know you love challenges, the heat in Boston last year, the cold before your half this year. I will be hoping your feet allow you to run with your heart!!!

From Carina on Mon, Jun 03, 2013 at 10:22:14 from 204.15.86.83

Rachelle, I love your outlook for this race! I am fully confident that you are going to toally ROCK!! But if for some reason your body isn't cooperating on race day I think you are smart to drop out. Recovering from a marathon is rough, so if you're not going to do what you want there is no reason to put yourself through that! I am very excited for you!!

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Jun 03, 2013 at 11:35:15 from 68.102.189.33

Love the attitude! I will be cheering! You can do great things!

From JulieC on Mon, Jun 03, 2013 at 15:53:07 from 70.208.0.182

So u ARE racing it now. Phew u said it. Now....do what we all know u can do......:) see ya at the finish or on my bike. I am riding about 52 miles that day. Mountain bike. :)

From Bec on Mon, Jun 03, 2013 at 21:19:15 from 71.195.240.22

I have a lot of faith in you Rachelle! You will do awesome and I think your plan sounds ideal for your situation. I will be cheering for you in your footsteps on the course. :) Just love you and your spirit!

From Matt Schreiber on Mon, Jun 03, 2013 at 21:35:51 from 66.17.102.185

You're very smart Rachelle. I'm looking forward to seeing what goes down on Saturday. You've been nailing workouts (big ones) through the foot troubles. Like you said, you're fit! If the feet don't cooperate Saturday, bummer. But you definitely went for it! :) good luck!

From Tara on Tue, Jun 04, 2013 at 23:13:51 from 75.169.143.201

Best of luck, Rachelle! I think your plan is smart.

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