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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:

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

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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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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Mon, Oct 15, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
6.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.00

I'm increasing my mileage now. My husband and I were able to run together, so that was nice for a change. He tweaked his program a bit to run with me. :-) The whole run felt very easy, except for dodging potholes in the dark! It's hard, even with the headlamp.

Total time was 59:39, a 9:57 pace. My splits were: 10:06, 9:50, 9:56, 10:07, 9:58, 9:43. Even with adding a mile, the run didn't feel any harder than normal, so I guess that's a good sign! I'm anxious to get back down to a 9:00 pace for my easy runs, though. I'm being patient!

Comments

From lorenzpsu on Mon, Oct 15, 2007 at 23:11:02

Nice job!!! How were your legs after only one day off after the 12 miler?

From Michelle on Mon, Oct 15, 2007 at 23:19:15

Good run today! I'm going to try runnking with my husband in the morning. In the past it hasn't worked all that well, he's a little faster, and I can go farther... it get's a little frustrating for both of us! But I'm hoping to push a little and keep up in the morning!!!

From Shauna on Tue, Oct 16, 2007 at 01:09:15

My legs were 100%! The only thing bothering me these days are the blisters. And, toward the end of a run, whether it's 5 miles or 12 miles, I get a very slight twinge in my left knee. I have to be careful to only increase mileage by 10% a week so I don't get injured!

Michelle, it's rare for my husband and I to run together too! We are at about the same level, but he is following a VERY regimented program that he doesn't like to deviate from. He actually did an extra mile tonight, and he has speed work tomorrow. What a guy!

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