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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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Race: Hurricane 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:54:19, Place overall: 52, Place in age division: 19
Total Distance
13.10

Fun stuff!!!  It had rained this morning and it was a bit humid at the start, but not to bad.  With little to no training, I was a bit worried and kept giving myself positive affirmations to keep focused.  I ran with my friend who hadnt trained a whole bunch either so we reassured each other the whole way. 

The hill at mile 4 or wherever the biggest one is, was definately more noticable to me than last year and I was happy to get to the downhill, which we flew down.  I walked 4 times I think, and I needed it each time. 

I wanted to break 2 and am way excited about my time.  There was one or two times I didint think i was going to be able to do it.   

Another PR, by 10 minutes, WOO HOO!!!! 

Comments
From Mike Warren on Sat, May 02, 2009 at 11:52:48 from 74.211.7.227

10 min PR, very cool! Great Job!

From kelsey on Sat, May 02, 2009 at 12:32:53 from 98.230.3.218

10 minute PR! That's huge, congrats on a great race.

From Burt on Sat, May 02, 2009 at 14:33:12 from 98.167.151.26

Nice. What more can you ask for. Way to go!

From wildbull on Sat, May 02, 2009 at 17:12:06 from 75.169.130.35

great job. what a nice day for a race. had a little wind but it was manageable. woo hoo

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