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Location:

TX,

Member Since:

Jan 19, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

I have completed 27 marathons. 

Utah Valley Marathon 2013: PR 3:16:20, 1st division.

Running With the Bulls 5k 2011: 20:02, 1st place

Race For The Cure 10k, San Antonio 2013: 42:47, 2nd overall

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a sub 3:20 @ Air Force Marathon 2015.

Sub 20 min 5k

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run a 3(ish) hour marathon before I am 40. 

 

 

 

Personal:

1.  God

2.  Family 

3.  Running

Mother. Wife. Runner.  I chase stroller on the border of Mexico. 

Now is the time to run the race of your life!  Elaine Dalton  

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Nike Lunar Racer Lifetime Miles: 40.70
My TM Lifetime Miles: 838.35
Boston Blues Lifetime Miles: 146.00
Mon, Nov 09, 2009
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.005.6014.60

Thank you everyone that commented on my Saturday's upsetting run.  I could not agree more with the advice everyone gave me.  I am taking it easy the next two weeks, ENJOYING the marathon, and then a break will be taking place.

Today I decided to punish myself a little for my sad run on Saturday.  I ran up Immigration Canyon 6 something miles, and then back down.  My legs felt like lead basically the entire time, so I really took it slow.  I was happy when run was over. 

*Our DESTINY is not determined by CHANCE, but our DESTINY is determined by the CHOICES we make. 

PM 2 miles on the elliptical at moderate effort, 45 minute weights. 

New Balance 1063 Orange Miles: 12.60
Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 21:47:33 from 76.27.12.70

Nice work, glad you are enjoying your 'punishment' ! :) Immigration is a crazy run, I've only run down the canyon, but I did have to do 4 up on the other side - NOT fun!!!

Enjoy your taper down to the final race. You'll do GREAT!

From Bec on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 21:53:30 from 67.177.35.60

Thanks RAD. This race is no big deal. It's more of a weekend getaway. Plus I get work off :) (that's the best part).

From Kelli on Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 10:32:29 from 71.219.97.106

I did not even recognize you this morning in the dark until you passed me. It is amazing how we can pick out someone's form and know who they are.

I just read Saturday's run. You know what, everyone needs a break. You have been a training machine and your improvement has been amazing, your times are enviable to all of us!! BUT, I personally think it just gets to you after a bit. Take a break, slow down, enjoy the scenery, eat cookies.....whatever it takes. BUT if you do it, you will be back at it in a bit an stronger for it.

I have to say that I get into these slumps 2-3 times a year and I just take a break from the blog (too much pressure to run fast, hard, and long) and from running and in a few weeks i miss it and feel better about it.

Good luck with the race next weekend, i am excited to hear reports on this one.

From Scott Wesemann on Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 11:52:07 from 66.239.250.209

That sounds like a killer workout. Nice job!

From Bec on Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 15:39:45 from 67.177.35.60

Kelli,

Thank you so much for writing that comment. Everything that you wrote, I agree with. It's time for a break.

Sometimes it's okay to step back from running and evaluate where we are. I have to allow my mind, body, and spirit of to RELAX. I forget that I am not a "machine."

It was really good seeing you today. Thank you for your encouraging words.

From Kelli on Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 20:12:52 from 71.219.97.106

You are a machine!!! But, even machines need a little break or they get overheated!

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