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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, Nov 19, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
7.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.00

Tonight's run felt great! I was very surprised that I felt so good after my horribly slothful weekend, but I did. I was scared to death by a man who passed me, though. I was in the zone with my iPod (I know, BAD) and didn't hear him at all!

Total time was 1:08:23, a 9:46 average. My mile splits were: 10:11, 9:53, 9:51, 9:45, 9:45, 9:40, and 9:17. About halfway through the run, I started concentrating on my form by trying to kick each foot behind me after it touched the ground. I don't think I pick up my feet enough when I run. If you saw my shoes and how quickly they get dirty, you would probably agree. Anyway, I think it helped tonight because I ran faster, and running faster felt just as easy.

I'm looking forward to some nice runs this week during the holiday!

Comments

From MichelleL on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 21:51:10

I am glad you are feeling better. My running shoes get dirty so fast, it's kind of embarrassing. No offense to men, but they really can scare the be-gee-bees out of you if they sneak up on you, can't they?

From Shauna on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 21:59:57

Yes, I caught up with this man at the traffic light, and he told me to be careful because the next major traffic light over is supposedly rife with sex offenders! I don't know if I believe him (we live in a very safe neighborhood), but I was creeped out for the rest of the run!

From Benn on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 22:52:10

Very nice progression of negative splits!!

From Benn on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 22:53:07

And please be careful! If you are still going to run that route, maybe invest in a small concealable can of pepper spray?

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