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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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Wed, Oct 10, 2007

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

Tonight's run was a testament as to how a run can just make your troubles go away. I was very stressed out at work today, to the point where I was crying (breaking the #1 work rule!), and I just wanted to come home and cry some more. But I made myself go out for a run, and I'm so glad I did! I forgot all about my stressful day and thought about how much I like the blog instead!

I finished in 49:35, and my splits were: 9:56, 10:09, 10:06, 9:59, and 9:26. Average heart rate was 158, however, it steadily crept upward. It's a mystery....

I got a chiropractic adjustment and massage today. It felt great, but MAN! I have some tension or something in my shoulders! My chiropractor is funny-he makes fun of my job and my running.

Comments

From Christi on Thu, Oct 11, 2007 at 13:03:05

Shauna- Thanks for your comment on my SGM race report. I was checking out your PRs and you rock! Your PRs are my goals! Sorry to hear the job is so stressful. Hopefully you can run it away! When's your next race? You should come do Painter's or Moab 1/2 w/ the blog girls!

From crumpyb1 on Thu, Oct 11, 2007 at 22:24:59

I totally agree with you! A run can make your troubles go away.

My husband has been very down lately. He doesn't know if Grad School is working out for him. He'd like to quite and buy a FedEx route. After my run today, I felt better about the whole situation. It doesn't matter if he completes school or buys the route. What matters is that he loves us and is really concerned about Will and me being happy AND we love, support, and encourage him. And we are doing great in that area. So we are okay. This all became clear on my run.

I agree with you fast miles during long runs are good for you. Thanks for the advise. I saw an advertisement for the PF Chang Rock'n'Roll Race in Runner's World. Have you run in it before? If so how did you like it? And if I am ever in Arizona, I would love to go on a run or run in a race with you! That would be fun. Except I'd probably talk your ear off! And that might be painful. :)

From Shauna on Fri, Oct 12, 2007 at 11:39:14

I'm sorry your husband has been down. Grad school can be a scary time. I had some times like that during law school. But it sounds like your family is very loving and supportive, and you're right-that is the most important thing!

Yes, I have run the PF Rock n Roll marathon twice! I set my PR on that course. It is a GREAT run, and it's flat. The weather is usually great, except last year, when it was 28 degrees at the start! You should totally come out here and do it. It would be a wonderful break from the cold winter weather. And don't worry about talking my ear off-I am the Queen of Chattiness! And it makes the miles fly by!

From Shauna on Sat, Oct 13, 2007 at 13:24:22

Christi,

Thanks for the encouragement! ALL of my PRs have been set either when I was training for a marathon or shortly thereafter. My next race is the Silver Strand Half Marathon in San Diego next month, and then PF Chang's Rock n Roll Marathon in January. I did look at Moab, and it looks like it would be a blast! I'll definitely keep it in mind! Regarding the job stress, it comes and goes. That day was particularly stressful. Luckily, I love what I do, so it makes it easier to handle the stress. And the running helps tremendously!

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