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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, Jan 21, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
4.51	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.51

OK, I'm back. Tonight was my first run since the marathon. I ran slowly with a friend, and we chatted the whole time, which was fun (and a good indicator of an easy pace). It felt fine, with the exception of slight left hip and groin pain. I sprinted at the very end, which also hurt more than it should. So, I'm obviously not completely recovered yet.

It's racing season down here, and there are so many races coming up. I have to stay focused on my March half, though. I'm tempted to do a 10K in a few weeks. I really hate 10Ks, so I rarely do them, but I probably should do it to see what kind of shape I'm in. I know I am in much better shape than what my marathon time reflected....

Tomorrow I'll do 5 miles a little faster and see how I feel.

Comments

From Lybi on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at 23:43:48

Great job, Shauna! Hey, I've been thinking I probably "should" do a 10K before I do my half in April, since I've never really raced longer than a 5K. Which one are you doing, and what day?

From Jody on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 09:23:27

Glad to see you back at it. 10k's are great, I would definantly run one before your half.

From jtshad on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 09:43:50

Get right back on the horse...good run and good luck with the "in season" training!

From Shauna on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 11:07:18

Lybi, there is a 10K in Cave Creek on 2/16, which is supposed to be a fast course. There is also one in Queen Creek on 2/2 (also a half marathon at that one). I'd love to run one with you. Cave Creek is closer to me, but Queen Creek would be closer to you. Let me know! Glad you figured things out with the chiro.

From Christi on Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 16:56:35

Great job getting back out there. Sounds like an enjoyable run w/ a friend. I say register for a 10k, it always helps keep me focused & motivated. (Plus I'm doing a 10k in Feb. and we can chat about it... hee hee)

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