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Location:

Phoenix,AZ,

Member Since:

Jul 23, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

5K: 22:15 (January 2005);
10K-48:40 (November 2005)
Half-marathon: 1:50:25 (, March 2006);
Marathon: 3:54:16 (January 2006)

Short-Term Running Goals:

BQ

Finish half marathon in January 2010

Run consistently

Lose pregnancy weight + 10 pounds 

 


 





Long-Term Running Goals:

Complete an Ironman triathlon; run the Comrades Marathon in South Africa (55 miles)
Marathon: sub 3:30
Half marathon: sub 1:40
10K: sub 42 minutes
5K: sub 21 minutes

Find out what my potential is and reach it.


Personal:

I've been running since high school (mid-1990s) and do pretty well when I'm focused on a goal. My main problem  is running consistently when I'm NOT training for something specific. I'm an attorney, and I've been married to my husband, also a runner, for 5 1/2 years. We live in Phoenix, Arizona.  We had a beautiful baby girl, Caroline, in August 2009.

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Goose egg so far today.  AARRRRGGGGHHH!  Warning: if injuries are contagious, DO NOT READ FURTHER!

First, I am just about as sore as I am after a marathon after that downhill run on Saturday. So, I woke up extremely stiff yesterday morning (but after 10 hours of sleep-wonderful!), wandered into the bathroom, and promptly stubbed my toe!  What a way to start the day.  I hopped back into the bedroom screaming, looked down, and...blood everywhere!  When I could finally get back into the bathroom, it looked like a horror movie set!  Yuck!  Somehow all the toenail polish was taken off that toenail too...weird.  Anyway, my husband went to the store to get band-aids (can you tell we don't have kids?!), cleaned it, and taped it up.  I still can't wear closed-toe shoes.

I'm hoping some of the soreness and the toe issue goes away today so I can get in some miles tonight.  I'm disappointed, especially after my good 6-day running week last week.

PM-I did 45 minutes on the bike, followed by 15 minutes on the elliptical trainer.  Let me tell you: that elliptical trainer requires a whole new level of coordination that I do not have!  I guess that's why I run: I don't have to fall as far.

My soreness has improved enough that I should be able to run fine tomorrow.  I'm glad I did the non-impact stuff today, though.

Comments
From Jody on Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 23:16:55

OUCH!! Take care of yourself.

Downhill runs are so hard on the body. Remember to stretch and massage! (I learned the hard way)

From Lybi on Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 00:12:15

Oh my gosh! Yeeeeeouch!!! I'm so sorry that happened. Foot injuries really seem to be in fashion this week, and you are looking pretty trendy there! Good job getting on the elliptical. Hope you get better soon!

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