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Hurricane Half Marathon

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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
22.10
Total Distance
4.50

I ran today after work and didn't get started until about 7:15 pm.  I pushed my daughter and went the same route.  I am not feeling as good as I did a couple weeks ago and that is frustrating.  I felt like I was really going to take off and start doing really good, or at least better.  My leg hurting like it did didn't help, and on tonights run it only felt awkward for the first 1/4 mile, if that, and still feels fine, so that is a good thing.  I suppose I am just frustrated with the lack of time I find to run and not logging very many miles.  I feel like I need miles to get better.  Anyway, I am happy to be running and I will get off the pitty pot now.

 

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Total Distance
4.50

Same as always, I really need to switch things up a bit, although, it makes it really easy just to put on shoes and go.  I never have to worry about where I am going to go and I just kinda do an auto-pilot thing.

I had a good tail wind the first helf and an INSANE headwind the entire second half.  It made the last mile (which is up hill anyway) that much tougher.  It did feel good though to have to give that extra effort.

I felt much better today.  Absolutely no leg pain, not even in the beginning and that started off the run better than yesterdays.  I still wish I could get some higher miles ran and in all actuality if I make it important enough, it will happen. (What a concept).

Glad to be running!!

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Race: Hurricane Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 02:04:11, Place overall: 89, Place in age division: 31
Total Distance
13.10

This was my first half and I felt really, really good!!  At every mile marker I would think, "another mile already".  Not that I was going all that fast or anything, I just felt good.  My dad ran the 5K and then came back and met me at about mile 8.5.  He runs faster than me so for the last 4 miles or so he pushed me.  Up until that point I was just running at a very comfortable pace and not pushing it at all.  I am glad he motivated me and it felt amazing to finish that much stronger.  I am very happy with my time.  All week I have been thinking if I finish in under 2:30, I will be happy, so I am very stoked with my time!! 

Glad to be running and glad to have my first 1/2 under my belt. 

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Total Distance
22.10
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