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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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Holy motivation!

I have lost my stride since the marathon.  This is normal for me, but I don't like it.  Lots of things have happened besides just recovery, but nothing earth-shattering, but life is becoming more busy. 

Work has become more intense and busier in the last few months, and I am realizing that this is just how it is going to be.  It is not going to let up.  It's not that the hours are super-long (10 hours per day, max), but I feel mentally drained and lethargic by the end of the day.  However, I feel very blessed that I love my job so much.  I wouldn't trade it for something less stressful at this point in my life.

But, the running.  Part of my issue is, since my performance in the marathon was so far below my expectations, that I feel like I have such a long way to go.  I have missed it.

I have said it before: I have to get used to running in the mornings!  I know I'll feel better and be more consistent if I get it out of the way first.

Has anyone run either Rock n Roll San Diego or the Eugene marathon?  I have run San Diego, but I was in so much pain that I don't remember the course (my first marathon)!  Which course is faster?

 

Comments
From Michelle on Tue, Jan 29, 2008 at 03:33:51

It's do hard to find the right balance for life! It seems like we want to do so much, but there are only 24 hours in a day! At least you enjoy your job and are having a hard time choosing between to good things!

From andee on Tue, Jan 29, 2008 at 17:39:28

Hey, I have a really good friend who is/was an attorney in Phoenix. Her name is Bryn Infanger, I know Phoenix is huge and there are tons of attorney's but worth a shot.

From MichelleL on Tue, Jan 29, 2008 at 17:51:43

Before I read your whole blog, I was thinking, Shauna needs to get used to running in the morning, which is funny then I read your comment to the same effect. I always run first, because then you don't wonder if you will squeeze the run in later. We know we will squeeze the work in, the problem is squeezing the run in. If you miss too many days, then running will get harder for you which will make it even harder to get out there. So, don't miss too many days! I know you have it in you to meet your goals. Take care.

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