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Member Since:

Dec 31, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I'm new to running scene.  My father, brother and brother-in-law have all ran marathons, so I thought I'd give running a try.

First 1/2 ( Hurricane 1/2 May 3, 2008) 2:04

2nd 1/2 (Bryce Canyon 1/2 July 19th) 2:09

Coming off an injury (Excuses, Excuses!!)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Get some 5K's, 10K's and a few half marathons under my belt. Stay injury free to run the 2009 St. George Marathon.

Long-Term Running Goals:

2009 STG Marathon!!!!!!!!!!

Personal:

 1 daughter who want to be a runner.  She wants to be fast like her  uncle and grandpa, not slow like her mom.

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Tue, Apr 22, 2008
Total Distance
4.50

I slept in until 10:30 this morning so I didn't start running until 11.  It was warm by then, but I felt quite rested.  I pushed my daughter to my usual 4.5 run.  Not much variety when I run, I need to take the Garmin out and find me another few loops for the mileage I want so I can switch things up a bit. 

Happy to be running.

Comments
From Laurie on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 15:52:29

Good job on getting out on your run. I hate pushing strollers (I make my husband do it) I started running(walking) weighing 220lbs, and I was able to train for a 5hr marathon in one year, and dropped 60 lbs. (haven't kept it all off though) But I can definitely say, YOU CAN DO IT!

Keep up the running.

From slowpoke on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 23:24:07

Thank you for your words of encouragement. I don't hate pushing the stroller everytime, I know it helps, but it is hard sometimes. I am just happy to be running though and thats enough motivation to keep going.

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