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Location:

Idaho Falls,ID,USA

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I began running for my first time about 3 years ago. I remember calling everyone I knew the first time a ran 2 miles w/out stopping. I ran Mesa Falls half marathon @ 2:21 in fall 2009. I ran Salt Lake half marathon spring 2010 @ 1:54. Then I ran Missoula, MT full marathon summer 2010 @ 4:25. I was injured (IT Band) for Portland marathon (fall 2010) but went and picked up my packet anyway. Ran Ogden 4:26....

Short-Term Running Goals:

Over the next two years, I would like to improve my strenghth and speed.

Long-Term Running Goals:

I WILL qualify and run Boston before I turn 40. I just turned 36 this year ~ 

Personal:

In May, 2013, I will have been married to my love, Rex, for 16years. And it just keeps getting better and better! Two beautiful daughters. Emma (8) and Ali (5). This is my ninth year teaching and I love that I get paid to do it! Running gives me energy, sanity and is simple joy for me.

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Sat, May 21, 2011
Race: Ogden Marathon (26.2 Miles) 04:25:46, Place in age division: 905
Total Distance
26.20

First 16 miles I was so strong..no pain and averaged a 9:05 pace. Started feeling ill to stomach, finally at 18 I gelled and dry heaved....that was pleasant. The hills were killing my leg, shooting pain in the i-t band area. Finally, the last five miles were tears, hobble/walk to the finish (most important) I did finish. What a crazy day of emotions, pain and joy :) Even though I swore I would never run another marathon...I'm looking at flat ones for this fall already! Weather was terrific, beautiful view and awesome aide stations everywhere!!

Comments
From Marlin on Sun, May 22, 2011 at 18:10:22 from 174.27.127.175

Shannon, You should be so-so proud of your self, and the will power to make it to the end, and a good time also.

From jtshad on Mon, May 23, 2011 at 11:09:18 from 204.134.132.225

Great job on being strong and finishing even with all the issues. Marathon's are tough and hard to predict how your body will react. Great time, glad to see you still have the bug for a fall race!

From Curt on Tue, May 24, 2011 at 08:53:10 from 174.126.50.231

Great determination Shannon on finishing. Congrats on your second.

From Shan on Mon, May 30, 2011 at 16:24:02 from 174.126.90.20

wonderful encouragement! thank you! what a joy running is ~

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