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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

Thu, Nov 08, 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 my legs felt a little tired, just slightly. My body probably isn't used to strides, which I did last night. Total time was 1:07:48, a 9:41 average. My mile splits were 9:38, 9:48.5, 9:55, 9:46.5, 9:45.5, 9:40.5, and 9:20. Miles 3 and 4 are usually the slowest for me. During mile 4, I concentrated on keeping the pace up, and it looks like it worked. I'm glad I kept increasing my speed during the second half. I think I'll just do 5 miles tomorrow, so I'll feel fresh for my race Sunday. I'm not running on Saturday, but it will be an active day at the expo and the beach!

Comments

From Christi on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 00:50:26

Sounds like you're getting all your ducks in a row for the race! Is your hubby running it too? GOOD LUCK!!!!!! Can't wait to read your report!! This is YOUR race- go get 'em!

From crumpyb1 on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 21:24:18

Good luck Sunday! Enjoy your race and your weekend.

From MichelleL on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 21:27:58

Good luck with the race! Make sure you don't overexert on Saturday or stay out in the sun too long.

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