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Location:

Saint George,UT,USA

Member Since:

Dec 23, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Mount Charleston Marathon 2016 - 3:17:51

Snow Canyon Half 2012 - 1:33:30

Spectrum 10K 2012 - 43:41 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a destination marathon. 

Complete a half Ironman.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Know when to hold 'em

Know when to fold 'em

Know when to walk away

Know when to run....

Personal:

Surrounded by the people I love. Life is good.

Passionate about my family, the University of Utah -- GO UTES, almond M&Ms, mountain biking, comfy t-shirts, Survivor, friends, and (of course) running.

Physical therapist at The Health and Performance Center at Dixie Regional Medical Center. I LOVE what I do. Seriously, living the dream!

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Race: America's Finest City Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:39:21, Place overall: 208, Place in age division: 6
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.007.006.100.000.0013.10

This unexpected race was SO MUCH FUN! I really think that one reason I enjoyed it so much is that there was zero stress involved as I didn't even know it existed until 36 hours prior running it. Ry and I were in San Diego for my sister's wedding. It also happened to be our 20th anniversary. It was just going to be a fun, chill, weekend spending time with my family and my man! A nice short get away! Anyway, to make a long story short, I did my first Yasso workout (in many many months) a few days prior and had some faster miles this past week as well. My legs were in no way ready to race as I was planning on a nice semi-long run this weekend in beautiful San Diego. Come to find out, there was going to be a FANTASTIC half marathon that finished at Balboa Park (literally less than 1000 meters from the place we were staying). After reading the course description which included the Cabrillo National Monument, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Point Loma, views of the Bay, The Star of India and the Hall of Champions, I wanted in! So, yesterday we went to the expo to see if there were any spots still available. And here's the best part: While I was registering Ryan (unbeknown to me) was also registering! In his words, "YOLO!" The race was just as described. Amazing! It was a nice point to point race with a net loss of merely 100 feet (a 300 foot drop the first handful of miles, a few rollers, and then a 200 foot climb in the second to last mile, that one felt harder than expected - HA, but overall the course was pretty flat). I decided to run sufficiently hard on my tired legs and see how things turned out. Under the circumstances I was thrilled. Although, I could tell the last handful of miles that I needed more fuel in my body (the course had water and a zero-calorie electrolyte replacement drink every few miles). I did have one Gu that I took at the halfway point. The course was long for me (about a quarter of a mile) because I did not run tangents and had to do a lot of weaving in the beginning (couldn't get myself from the porta potties towards the front prior the gun going off - Ha). My results were as follows: Overall: 206th (out of 3940) Gender: 47th female (out of 2079) Division: 6th in my AG (out of 315) and 9th Master (out of 826) I definitely want to run more half marathons. This was my first half in years. I did a couple of steeplechases in 2013 but no true half marathons since 2012. I keep asking myself, "WHY?" Why have I continued to run marathons but have laid off of the halfs. I'm kicking myself over this. This was so much fun!

Saucony Type A Miles: 13.10
Comments
From Rob Murphy on Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 12:28:35 from 24.10.247.181

We have over emphasized the marathon in this sport for a long time - to the detriment of many running careers.

This report filled me with positive vibes. Thanks and congratulations.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 13:03:01 from 166.170.14.122

Thanks Rob! How are you and yours doing? Missing all my running friends from Salt Lake but loving St. George. Furthermore, I totally agree with your comment.

From Rob Murphy on Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 13:50:46 from 24.10.247.181

We are doing fine, thank you. I'd suggest a Jensen family fall getaway to SLC. Find a race to run. Hang out with old friends.It's getting coolish up here finally!

From Rhett on Fri, Sep 02, 2016 at 13:25:41 from 24.121.249.174

Great spontaneous race Teena! That will be perfect prep for SGM which will be here soon. Nice job. As always you are a rock star!

From Teena Marie on Mon, Sep 05, 2016 at 14:51:18 from 199.79.55.13

Rob,

That sounds like a great plan!!! :-)

Rhett,

It was so much fun. Sometimes I feel like my life is far too structured and busy. I've got to figure out a way to let loose of the reigns a bit and appreciate the spontaneous beautiful moments that life has to offer. They are everywhere, I am certain. I just need to be more receptive to them. :-)

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