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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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Thu, Oct 11, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
2.00	3.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.00

Today was 5 miles on the treadmill. I got home at 6:00 and didn't want to do the whole run in the dark. And I REALLY wanted my iPod, so I went to the gym. I don't know if I would characterize the middle 3 miles as marathon race pace, because I don't know my goal marathon race pace right now. But my splits were: 10:00, 8:57, 8:57, 8:57, 10:00, all at 1.0 incline, which is the same as running on level ground outside. The middle 3 miles felt harder than a 9:00 felt to me just 6 weeks ago, but I didn't feel any more tired than normal at the end of the run. It was fun to change it up a bit.

Off to Grey's Anatomy!

Comments

From crumpyb1 on Thu, Oct 11, 2007 at 22:56:51

I love changing up the work outs a bit. Enjoy your show. I am off to bed! Man, I could read bogs forever. It's addicting.

From crumpyb1 on Thu, Oct 11, 2007 at 23:06:57

It's fun we're on the site at the same time! If there was instant messaging on the site, I don't know if I'd ever stop!

From Shauna on Fri, Oct 12, 2007 at 11:33:54

I hear you! The blogs can be addicting! It's a good thing most people log their miles in the morning or at night. Otherwise, I'd never get anything done during the day!

From crumpyb1 on Fri, Oct 12, 2007 at 15:46:32

What is the date for the marathon? January?

From crumpyb1 on Fri, Oct 12, 2007 at 15:50:17

January 13. I looked on the website. Is there another cool race in Phoenix that isn't on a Sunday? I prefer not to run on Sundays.

From Shauna on Fri, Oct 12, 2007 at 16:07:55

I looked around on other race websites, and everything is on Sunday. Bummer! I prefer Saturday races too, because I don't like to miss church, but it happens sometimes. But it's a great race! The Shiprock Marathon in May is on a Saturday, but it's at 7200 feet elevation!

From Lybi on Sat, Oct 13, 2007 at 00:31:22

Hey Shauna! Mik'L is coming to Phoenix Nov. 3rd. We want to go for a run together...wanna come? She says she is staying somewhere close to the airport. Are you aware of any good places to run that are not too far from there? You know how I get lost in Phoenix...

From Shauna on Sat, Oct 13, 2007 at 13:29:34

Yes, I would love to! My sister lives near the airport, so I will ask her for recommendations. Maybe near Tempe Town Lake...I'm glad your pictures are on the blog, so I will recognize you! I've been trying to put a picture of myself on my profile, but I can't figure it out! But, I'm one of those people who barely knows how to turn a computer on!

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