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.
Two out on highway in Missoula from hotel, turned into mountains following Rex for a good 4 miles of hills, then the two back - breathtaking morning!! 9:05 pace
Strength warmed up for a mile @9:19 pace (6.5 on TM) then put TM @ 8:32 pace (7.0) for a mile. Back to 9:19 pace for a quarter mile then 5 more miles @ faster pace with quarter mile slower pace. Then cool down at the slower pace! Felt strong the entire time, but already for rest day tomorrow!
Ran early tempo run @8:48!!! So cool to keep the consistent pace the entire run. I may be getting the hang/feel for maintaining certain paces - that's nice
Whew! Only took two 6oz water bottles. Mistake. Left house @ 8 with Rex - ran out past scoccer complex to run the rollers west of town. 9:22 pace ice bath and am loving the Vega refull drink followed by a high protein shake! Miss my girls....another week of school - looking forward to summer!
