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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, Jul 21, 2008

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 pre-blogging today. I woke up every last night to my toe THROBBING. Who knew a stupid blister could cause so much trouble? I have been limping since Saturday. If I can make it through the workday without limping, I'll go run on the treadmill tonight.

I really want to break 50 miles this week, so I hope the toe cooperates!

PM-the toe cooperated. Wouldn't you know, it started KILLING me as soon as I stopped running. I guess the solution is...run all the time!

I ran 6 miles on the dreadmill. I wanted to do 7, but my body was acting up a bit. Nothing I can put my finger on: a few chills, a weird feeling in what felt like a tendon wrapping my heel. So I cut the run a little short.

For me, though, when I say I ran "only" six miles, that is a good day!

Comments

From Kim on Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 12:08:56

I think blisters are one of the worst things to run through! Have you tried a little mole skin or anything? It seems to help take the pressure off the area. Hope you are able to fulfill your pre-blogging!

From Bonnie on Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 12:53:33

Shauna,

I have used blister pads in the past for long backpacking trips (and one unfortunate new running shoe problem) - now I always keep some in my running bag. http://www.theinsoleman.com/products/10278

Good luck!

From Shauna on Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 13:29:31

Thanks guys. I have some Second Skin, but every time I wear it, it doesn't stay put! Maybe I'll try moleskin-hopefully it will stay where it's supposed to!

From Cheryl on Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 15:01:06

Good luck Shauna. Nothing more aggravating than wanting to run and having some injury or problem that keeps you from it. Hopefully the blister won't stop your goal!

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