I Can Do Hard Things

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Location:

American Fork,UT,

Member Since:

Nov 27, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

St George Marathon

2011 - 4:11:52

2017. -4:01:17

2021 - 4:03:05

Salt Lake City Full Marathon

2013 - 4:23:03

Ogden Marathon

2012 - 3:58:35

2013 - 4:17:20

2014 - 4:02:51

2017 - 3:55:22**

2023 - 3:57:09

Utah Valley Marathon

2019 - 4:05:37

Top of Utah Marathon

2014 - 4:09:27

Mt Charleston Marathon

2019 - 4:05:33

West Mountain Marathon

2015 - 4:42:34

St George Half Marathon

2012 - 1:55:00

2013 - 2:03:00

2014 - 1:46:00

2015 - 1:48:00

2022- 1:42:45**

Salt Lake City Half Marathon

2012 - 1:51:00

2014 - 1:44:01

Hobble Creek Half Marathon

2001 - 1:40:00**

2011 - 1:45:00

2012 - 1:43:00

2013 - 1:43:00

2022 - 1:48:53

Ogden Half Marathn

2024 - 1:48:58 - 3rd place in AG

American Fork Half Marathon

2013 - 1:48:24

2014- 1:53:23 (pacing Tim)

2017 - 1:47:54

2018 - 1:48:12

2019 - 1:47:50

Timp Half Marathon

2012 - 1:47:18

2022 - 1:49:40 (AF Cancer course)

Utah Valley Half Marathon

2011 - 1:55:00

Top of Utah Half Marathon

2010 - 1:48:20

The Haunted Half Provo

2018 - 1:51:28

Goblin Valley 50K

2014 - 5:58

Red Mountain 55K

2018 - 7:31:37

Antelope Island Fall Classic 50K

2017 - 6:14:23

Antelope Island 50 Mile

2015 - 10:10:00

Antelope Island 100 Mile

2018 - 26:53

**Personal Best

Short-Term Running Goals:

Long-Term Running Goals:

To qualify for Boston

Personal:

Married for 23 years. I have 18 year old triplets and a 15 year old. I love to sew, garden, and run!

Favorite Running Quotes:

1.

"Sooner or later the serious runner goes through a special, very personal experience that is unknown to most people.

Some call it euphoria. Others say it's a new kind of mystical experience that propels you into a elevated state of consciousness, a flash of joy.

A sense of floating as you run. This experience is unique to each of us, but when it happens, you break through a barrier that separates you from casual runners. Forever. And from that point on, there is no finish line. You run for your life. You begin to be addicted to what running gives you."

~Nike Poster

2. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

- Lao-Tzu

You’ve no doubt heard this. And you’ve probably recited it in your mind on a run or at the gym when you’re just beginning to get in shape. You have a goal in sight and this quote brings you back to the current moment.

But the problem is that many runners forget all of the steps between the first one and the goal. If your goal is to run under two hours for the half marathon then you need to be honest about all of the little steps to get to that goal.

…and what I’d rather see you do is to get the goal out of mind completely, but rather focus on the process, not the outcome. -Jay Johnson Process orientation, not outcome orientation.

You should have goals, but you should take it one step at a time. And you should be honest about the fact that you don’t know how many steps it will take to get there. ~ Vernon Gambetta

3. Human beings are made up of flesh, blood and a miracle fiber called COURAGE! ~ George Patton

4. Find the courage to be patient.

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Miles:	This week:	10.69	Month:	40.83	Year:	225.64
2014 - Minutes Lifetime Miles:						28605.00

Mon, Jul 02, 2012

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
4.00	0.00	4.00

Happy birthday to my 8-year old babies! Where has the time gone????

Life has been swirling out of control these past few weeks. Between going out of town (several times), planning birthday parties, finishing our basement, and working in our two very large garden, I've taken a bit of a break from running. My ankle is feeling a lot better. I've really been hitting the balancing PT exercises hard core. WHY didn't I think to do that 10 days ago? Oh well, I needed a bit of a rest.

I'm afraid I just too behind to be ready for SGM. I was talking with Don (the owner or Fleet Feet) today and he said I still have my base and should be alright. We'll see.

I ran 2 miles then grabbed my big kids. We went for 2 miles. 1 mile up to the HS. We stopped and got a drink. The HS marching band was practicing so we watched for a minute. Then ran back home. So 2 of my 3 kids are really loving running (they are in running camp this summer....more on that later). But #3....she is LAZY!!!! She belly ached and whined and walked and whined. I'm finding it hard to motivate her. I realize it may not be her "thing", but I want her to do something even though she doesn't like it - I CAN DO HARD THINGS. This little thing called balance!!!

I did a few PT exercises and stretching.

Big breakfast, went to see Brave (so cute), then shopping to spend birthday money. It was a wonderful day!!!! I love that my oldest daughter spent her money on "cute" running clothes. A girl after my own heart!

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From glidergirl on Wed, Jul 04, 2012 at 10:30:15 from 71.35.231.152

O...M...G!!! That's about how big mine is now and I can't believe you had THREE! I can't even imagine. I hope you had good help. :) Nice work momma!

From Smooth on Thu, Jul 05, 2012 at 00:08:24 from 71.213.102.15

Aww!I just love those babies pix!!! Yo are one special special mommy! So cool that your kids are into running! :)

I agree with Don, you should not worry about SG. You will be fine and have a great run! I am just starting back and really not gonna worry about training, just get to the start line healthy!

From Toby on Thu, Jul 05, 2012 at 20:10:35 from 199.101.229.6

Careful Brooke...because you blink and they grow up!!!

Smooth....I'm hanging with you again at SMG. It's just about having F.U.N.! Has Karen been running a lot? You two are my marathon running buds :)

From Smooth on Thu, Jul 05, 2012 at 20:53:41 from 71.213.102.15

Karen hasn't been running a lot. She was consistent though going by herself or with her sister and bro-in-law who were visiting. She is planning on running the RHPC this Sat. Are you going to be there?

I'd love to have your company at SGM. YES, it is all about having a lot of FUN!!! :) :) :)

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