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Location:

Indian Harbour Beach,FL,

Member Since:

Mar 05, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

 

I owe my PRs to the friendship, support and expert tips I've found here on Fast Running Blog!

PRs

5K  24:25 ('07 Run for Kids)  24:12 ('08 Spring Into Summer 5K, FL)

10K 52:34 ('07 Spectrum) 49:30 ('08 Spectrum )

Half Marathon 1:59:47 (Hurricane '07) 1:53:42 ('08 Painter's)

20 Miler 3:00:48 (The Trails River Run Sept. '08)

Marathon 4:00:54 (St. George Marathon '07, 1st marathon- yah!)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Following Hal Higdon's Novice 2 Half Marathon Training Plan for Space Coast Half Marathon Dec.1, 2013

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep it in balance.  

 

Personal:

Blessed to be LDS. Married to world's greatest guy for over 16 yrs w/ 2 amazing kids. Busy being a mom to 2 active teens (a very equestrian minded daughter & a soccer obsessed son). Mental Health Counselor by training.  Loving Life at the Beach. Running to eat & fit in my jeans. 

I'm much more active on Facebook- find me there Christi Lovelace Dieckman

 

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Did a little cross training at the hotel gym- 2 miles on treadmill, 3 and bike and 10  minutes on elipticle (sp?).  Finished off with a little ab work.  Now off to training!

Follow-up:  In the evening got to visit with Michelle.  It was great to see her & her kids and catch a quick dinner with her!

Later Follow-up:  Got SICK from food poisoning.  Hit me about 8:30 pm, sure it was lunch.  YUCK!

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Food poisoning from last night really put a damper on my workout plans for today.  I had wanted to get up early and do a nice little outside 4 miler on a route that Michelle had shown me.  Needless to say, after being up puking all night I did not get up early and workout.  I tossed and turned all night.  Feel better today, went to training.  Ate bananas, oranges, drank gatorade- tried to replace what my body lost being sick last night.  Bummed I didn't get my last little pre-marathon race in.  Silver lining....silver lining...(thinking of you Kim) at least I lost a couple pounds? (ha)

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Outside in Richfield.  A few easy miles to try to get the legs ready for SGM. Took a couple miles to get warmed up.  Nice cool morning.

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Race: St. George Marathon (26.2 Miles) 04:03:15
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Bottom line - didn't make goal time- but still on cloud 9.  Can you say thank you endorphins?!   Day started off well. Met up with Sole Sisters and took the bus up together.  We started with a prayer- really loved that, started the day off just right.  I can thank that prayer for the peace I felt all race despite many obstacles.

It RAINED, RAINED and RAINED some more.  White singlet probably NOT best choice for today.  ha ha. 

The first 6 were great, good pace (8:30ish) went by fast.  I was mentally prepared to be challenged on miles 7-11 and I was! ONLY it didn't end at mile 11, it lasted until 14!  Then I could pick it up on & off for the rest of the race.  I would have a good couple miles then struggle again. Did stop for 2 calf massages which was really nice.  

Pretty much ran my own race.  Would see my Sole Sisters come & go, stayed with Shelly for most of the last half. 

Fun to see Kim about mile 17- since I missed her at the blogger party last night I was happy to see her along the way. She was very strong despite some serious knee issues.  Think she still smoked me in the end.

Saw another chica with a FRB singlet and a cute pink running skirt.  Yelled "go FRB" and she gave me a nice wave, but I couldn't catch her.  Who were you wonderwoman?

This was a tough race!! The rain didn't help.  About the last 3 miles I knew it was sketchy at best that I could break 4:00.  I would have had to pick it up to 8:00 and I just didn't have it. However I kept up the positive self talk and at this point I would normally be crushed, but I wasn't.   I just smiled and enjoyed the cheering fans along the end of the route.

Felt a great since of accomplishment.  Probably earned about what I deserved due to my "erratic" training as Brent would put it (good adjective).

Got 'er done.  Had a good time with good friends.  Enjoyed every minute of it despite the rain.

1 ugly toe, a couple more are questionable.  At this point of course I'm saying I've had my fill of Marathons.  Maybe just halfs from now on- but give it a few months.

So fun to see you all briefly at the blogger party.  Sorry I didn't stay too long. Can't wait to read ya'll's reports!

 

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Nice 3 mile walk with my sister.  It was a beautiful fall night.  So fun to catch up since she lives in N. Carolina and I only see her a couple times a year!

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Walked for almost an hour with Heather, can you believe we only got in 2.5 miles? (Yes I wore my Garmin)

Some new running goals:

1.  Get back to 25 mi. (or more) a week consistently

2.  Get back to cross-training (at least 1 strength class a week and 1 other activity of my choice besides running)

3.  Smash my 10k PR

Nov. 7th will re-assess, if all goals met, then taking my hubby to Samuri 21

 

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Wow- where did the week go? I had a nice run today around 11am.  Probably a bit too hillly for so soon after the marathon, my right calf was a little sore.  I played "don't look at the Garmin" and just listened to my body and tried to keep a consistent easy pace.  Pleasantly surprised myself that my av. pace was 8:45.  Next week its time to get back in the groove. Took my post marathon week off (well besides 2 easy runs).   I think I'll sign up for Snow Canyon Half to stay motivated.

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Ok- trying to find the family/ work/ running/ life balance lately.  Doing pretty well in all but the running dept.  I will go back and fill in some of my runs.  Haven't had time to run or blog.  My sister is in town now with her 4 kids.  We're having a really nice visit, but its busy.  I did get out for a nice run this morning.  Heather actually stood me up, but I'm still grateful to her.  Her invite is what got me out of bed.  I ended up doing East Ridge Hills  w/ loop 2x, then added on another 1/2 mi.  The 1/2 mile was along the outlet store window (window shopping) It was FUN.  A couple nights ago my family & my sister Julie's fam went to Staheli Farm to pick out our pumpkins and stumble around lost in the corn maze.  They had lost of fun stuff for the kids to do too- petting farm, slides, games, etc.  When I get a sec. I'll post a picture!

Oh man! I just saw that Lybi has 110 comments on her last entry (under "hot discussions") wish I had more time to check and comment on everyone's blogs! Thinking of you all- looking forward to catching up with you all soon- hopefully this weekend.  Keep running and enjoying this beautiful autumn!!

 

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2 mile Webb Hill hike with sister Julie.  Then we grabbed our hubbies and went out for sushi.  Yum yum!

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Trying some pre-blogging for old times sakes!  Will update later... 

YES! Happy to report I DID get my 5 miles in.  I took my sister with me ("Bryce" on the blog)  She used to run but hasn't since the spring.  She made it all 5 miles (we took it real easy)  I'm so proud of both of us!

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Goal time! I set some goals last week and didn't make them.  Sometimes I feel like throwing in the towel.  But no.... I need to press on.  Only 1 goal this week:

1.  Get up at 5:15 and workout at least 5  4  times this week!! (5 is ideal, but my sister & her family are still in town and I need to be realistic about my stress level with work, company & everything else this week- if I exceed 4x then hooray, I'll be super stoked)

That's it.  Short & sweet.  I think if I can make myself have a consistent workout time everything else will fall in place.  I will reassess at the end of the week.

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Not sure how to count this in mileage? Probably shouldn't even count the mileage... any suggestions?

Went to spin! 50 minutes, I figure if I was riding outside I would have covered at least 10 miles. Was having a blast within the first 10 minutes.  I keep telling myself "remember  how fun this is, remember you LIKE getting up early in the morning & working out!".  I hope I remember (I sure am stubborn, I do live this pattern over & over...)

So, 1 workout down- 3 (or more) to go this week.  Made plans with Sole Sisters to run with them tomorrow.

 

 

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Wow - I got in a REAL run today! This is the longest distance I've done since the marathon and at a respectable (9:30) pace too.  I decided I'm way too worried about pace lately.  I've slowed down a bit and that's OK.  My right leg was a little sore, but otherwise I felt pretty good.  It was a challenge to keep up w/ the Sole Sisters again.  I'm still deciding if I'm going to do Snow Canyon 1/2 or Butch Cassidy 10K....

2 workouts in, 2 more to go to meet my goal!

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3 mile early morning walk with my sis.  Felt good to stretch the legs and get a nice start on the day.   Feeling the need to run though!

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1 hr. evening walk, handing out flyers for Super Sat.   Tomorrow I will RUN!

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8 miles with Sole Sisters.  Fun to chat about the marathon, first time most of us have been together since then.  I felt slow, but didn't struggle at all on this run.  9:45 av. pace.

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Sunday goal review time.   I'm happy with last week.  I got up early for 4 workouts and got in 5 workouts total.  There's always room for improvement, like I want to get in a weight class at least 1x a week.

This week:

Mon- Spin

Tues- Run

Wed- Weights

Thurs- Run

Fri- ? (Sleep...)

Sat- Run

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I was supposed to get up and go to spin this morning, but it was too easy to sleep in since I knew I'd be hiking today.  My "team" from work had a meeting in Zion's, then I did 3 short hikes for about 4 miles cross training total.  It was so beautiful up there, great time of year to go.  I'm resolved to go again soon & bring the family!

Running in the am with Sole Sisters!

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Nice run with Sole Sisters. We were going kinda slow 'cause this was the first run for Steph since she has surgery 3 weeks ago. 

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3 easy miles with Heather. She's 19 weeks pregnant with baby #5 and still out running.  Way to go Heather!

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