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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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Fri, Jun 20, 2008
Total Distance
3.00

Same 3 again, pushing Anna in the stroller.  I was thinking as I was running today that there is no way I will be ready for the marathon.  Especially because I am only running 3 a day still.  That is depressing.  I know if I really put my mind to it I can, so we will see how I do with that.  

Happy to run!! 

Comments
From Lisa on Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 11:47:18

I read some of your entries. You're awesome to run pushing a stroller. That should count double miles. Have you tried interval running? Our running group does it and its the best. It's from Marnie Caron's book on Marathons. I can get your the title if you're interested. Our long run today was 10 miles and we did a 6 min run/1 min walk. 4 of the 5 of us are new to running and have never done a long race. We started the program the beginning of April and it's amazing to see the progress we've made.

From slowpoke on Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 14:15:54

Yes I would be interested. Thank you. I did run a half marathon in May and felt like I was going to start making some good progress. A week later I tore a ligament in my knee so it is hard starting from square one again. Thank you for your comments. I will research that book or if you could get the title that would be great.

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