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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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Total Distance
70.00
Total Distance
5.00

I ran mid-day today and it was better than the last time I did that.  I felt good and even got some sun, always a plus.

Just my normal 5 miler, no slower and no faster.  I actually keep a pretty even pace from one run to the next.  I suppose that is good.

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Total Distance
3.00

I finally got to run this week.  Yeah!!  I got off work early so I took advantage and put on my running shoes.  I wish it would have been more but that was all I had time for.  Hopefully tomorrow or saturday I can log some more miles.  Run felt good, no more leg problems. 

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Total Distance
8.00

Finally some miles today!!!!!  Yeah!!!!!  I felt really good and the last 2 times I have ran 8 miles I have taken a couple minutes off my time.  That is quite cool.  Hopefully next week I can log some more miles with it staying dark later, that should help.

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Total Distance
3.00

Once again  I only had time for 3 before picking the daughter up at the babysitters house.  I almost feel like 3 is pointless so I have to tell myself it is better  than nothing and I need to try to do it faster.  Anyway, I ran and I enjoyed it.  That is what matters most.

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Total Distance
5.00

I got off work early today so I took advantage again and ran.  My normal 5 miler, out and back from the house.  It was warm today, but I felt really good.  No more leg troubles, I think the time off I had helped and not running everyday has also helped.  I am excited for tomorrow because I should be able to fit a longer one in.

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Total Distance
5.00

I only had time for 5 again, but I ran and like I say every time, at least I got to do that.  I felt good and feel better as I run then I did when I first started.  I didn't wear my watch so I am not sure how fast or slow I went but that is fine.

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Race: Tar n' Trail (6 Miles) 00:01:06
Total Distance
6.00

This was a run in Ashland Oregon.  The race description said some uphill which wasn't quite right, it was through mountains.  It was absolutely beautiful and I am glad I ran.  The hills were absolutely insane though.  I did ok considering I did walk a few times when I wasn't running any fast than I could walk so I conserved some energy and walked up a couple of the hills.  All in all the course was amazing and some of the most beautiful country I have ever seen.  I am quite glad I ran.

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Total Distance
5.00

I am in Oregon and it is cold and rainy, but I ran and it felt good.  Being on vacation I have eaten way to much food and my sister keeps telling me that calories don't count on vacation.  Not believeing her, but nonetheless I have been eating like it.  I can't wait to get home and eat better and less and run more.  I will run again in the next few days.

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Total Distance
5.00

I ran after work today.  I felt a bit sluggish from the days I have taken off and all of the food I ate on vacation didn't help.  All in all it was a good run and hopefully next time I will feel a little better.

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Total Distance
3.00

I finally ran pushing my daughter in the jogging stroller.  Hated it, but now I have no more excuses for not running.  I think I will get used to it though.

I set out to do at least 4 but my garmin kept shutting off  on me and I just replaced the batteries, so I went on a route that I have done numerous times and I know it is 3 miles.  I am going to run it again tonight and maybe later this week attempt pushing her for 5 miles.  She is 3 and about 30 lbs so I should probably appreciate the added resistence or something.  I will get used to it and it will get easier, I am just glad to run.

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Total Distance
3.00

Again I ran after work pushing the daughter in the jogging stroller.  It wasn't as hard as yesterday thank goodness which will help my motivation to keep doing it.  I think maybe tomorrow I will try pushing her for 5.  We will see.

Anyway, it was a short but good run.  I hate only doing 3 thats just enough time to get warmed up and starting to feel good.  Oh well, at least I can do that and it is definately better than nothing.

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Total Distance
3.00

Same as the last couple of days, ran my usual loop while pushing my daughter in the jogging stroller.  It has gotten easier than the first day which is good.  I was starving when I got off work so I just ran the 3 and ate 5dinner.  I will do more later in the week.

 

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Total Distance
8.00

Today I got to run without pushing my daughter and it was the farthest I have ran in weeks.  I felt really good and can't wait to do it again.  I didn't wear my garmin so I have no idea what my pace was or anything.  Hopefully I will get it working.

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Total Distance
8.00

I felt great today!!! It was a bit windy and it still amazes me how you can have a head wind every direction you turn. I felt really good and even though I didn't have my garmin, I feel like I am speeding up a bit. I feel like I will be ready for the Hurricane half and hoping to sign up for the st gerorge marathon soon.

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Total Distance
70.00
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