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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, Sep 06, 2013
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
10.250.0010.25

7.25 miles easy with strides, 7:45 pace.

Free 5k/10k fun run tonight in Payson starting at 6:30 at South County Lanes Bowling alley.  It is a silent auction/fundraiser for Addict 2 Athletes.  Come on down and participate and we will get the real competition started in the bowling alley after the race. http://addicttoathlete.org/annual-5k/

PM:  Pushed my nephew in the jogging stroller for the Addict to Athlete 5k, 8:54 pace.  This was so much fun!  I stayed with Julia & my sister and we just had a good time.  So many people in my life (including myself) that have suffered from addiction at some point in there lifes.  I was honored to support such a great cause and it turned out to be such a beautiful night to run.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 112.20Calories: 0.00
Comments
From AngieB on Sun, Sep 08, 2013 at 09:45:52 from 174.251.17.179

Sounds fun! Hey Rachelle I need your advise for my upcoming marathon. I remember you saying you use to cramp during your first marathons too. I am extremely worried about cramping again and wonder what you did differently to stop the cramping?

From Rachelle on Mon, Sep 09, 2013 at 09:58:42 from 199.190.170.28

Hey Angie! I have had lots of issues with cramping in marathons and think that almost everytime it has been due to dehydration/lack of fueling. (I'm a VERY salty sweater!) Here is what I think has helped me.

1. Pacing. If you get your heart rate up too early in a marathon you will start working too hard too early and that may lead to crashing and cramping. The best advice I was ever given is that the first half of a marathon should feel "stupid easy". I could not agree more.

2. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Fluids are cruically important for me. So start early (thur the week of) and get as many fluids in before and during the race. I switch to gatorade for the extra calories, liquid carbs, and electrolytes.

3. Salt pills. I just use salt stick and take one the night before, morning of, and depending on how hot it is one every hour. The warmer it is the more you sweat so the more sodium you need to replace.

4. Calcium/potassium. I really up both of these leading into a marathon now. It may be in my head but I think it helps.

Hopefully this is helpful. Again everyone is different but I do think these things have helped for me. I think most of my cramping was due to starting out too fast. Are you running Big Cottonwood or Hunstville? I'm excited for you!

From AngieB on Mon, Sep 09, 2013 at 12:13:27 from 70.103.189.14

What's a salt stick? I am so taking all your advice. I value it. Your a pro. I am a huge salty sweater. I have salt stains on my shirts after I run. I need to try this salt stick out.

From Rachelle on Mon, Sep 09, 2013 at 12:18:38 from 199.190.170.28

Salt stick is just an electrolyte pill. http://www.saltstick.com/ Send me your address and I will send you some. I have a full bottle. :)

From JulieC on Mon, Sep 09, 2013 at 12:35:58 from 63.224.114.87

Hey Rachelle, thanks for the advice for myself too. I am a way salty sweater, it is like I swam in the Great Salt Lake or laid in salt. Maybe just save a few of those sticks out for me when I see you again. Hopefully soon.

From AngieB on Mon, Sep 09, 2013 at 12:37:17 from 174.255.128.64

Your awesome! It's 7678 S 1650 E south Weber 84405. I'm doing hunstville. Did you decide on the half?

From Matt Schreiber on Mon, Sep 09, 2013 at 12:56:24 from 66.17.102.185

I've been reading along, too. Thanks!

From Rachelle on Mon, Sep 09, 2013 at 12:58:11 from 199.190.170.28

Awesome I'll get them sent. :) I was offered a bib for the half but then realized I'm going to be out of town that weekend so I'm not running it. I am a little sad because it looks like such an awesome course.

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