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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

2025 - 4:03:10

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

Virtual Boston Marathon

2021 - 4:35:03

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 Marathon

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:

Favorite Running Quotes:

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

2. Find the courage to be patient.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	94.00	Year:	719.04
2014 - Minutes Lifetime Miles:						28605.00

Mon, May 03, 2010

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00

1050 M swim

P90X - ab ripper

I just got my bands and weights do to the chest and back tonight (I did my assisted pull ups and dips at the gym).

I struggled a lot last week mentally - I'm ready to rock, but there is no running rockin' to be had. Hence the swim today - I had to do something before I went crazy. Plus, I had some smarty pants make a rude comment about my not running. Lots of lessons to learn!

My sweet hubby keeps reminding that I need to be patient and take into consideration that I've only been in a boot for 2 weeks. I sure am jealous of all you running out there :)

Weight: 145.00

Comments

From auntieem on Mon, May 03, 2010 at 21:50:43 from 24.18.77.246

I am sick of patience! And I'm sure you are too. I believe you have proved yourself patient enough. Here's to rockin' soon!

From Toby on Mon, May 03, 2010 at 22:02:27 from 216.194.124.36

Aunti-I am sick of it! I could scream! I was suppose to be running full force by mid March. Soon enough - soon enough! Hope you are back soon too!

From auntieem on Tue, May 04, 2010 at 10:55:27 from 24.18.77.246

I guess we will survive, eh? Don't know what I'd do without my bike right now. Funny, because I bought the bike 5 years ago when my foot had a stress fracture and I couldn't run!

From RAD on Tue, May 04, 2010 at 14:47:02 from 67.172.229.125

I'm SO sorry!! I seriously remember that feeling - passing people running on the road and saying out loud "you don't know what a blessing it is for you to be able to run!!" and feeling that jealousy as you read race reports and know that you want to be out, but you CAN'T!! UGGGHH! I feel SO much for you, I'm sorry!

I am glad that you are keeping up with the swimming though. It really is a GREAT thing to do to keep up with the cardio and strength. You'll be back full force soon, I hate to say it, but patience :(

From Burt on Tue, May 04, 2010 at 18:46:23 from 206.19.214.144

I use the bands for P90X, too.

I hope I'm not the jerk that made the comment to you. Sounds like something I might do. (Checking your Favorites List...Yes! I'm still on there. Yes! I'm still the only guy.)

From Toby on Tue, May 04, 2010 at 22:28:46 from 216.194.124.36

Burty-your still a favorite! The dumb comment came from a running friend that I ran with last summer.

Do you like using the bands? Do they work you as good as weights?

Rad - You sang my sad song for me. Thanks for being understanding!

From Burt on Tue, May 04, 2010 at 23:06:55 from 98.177.220.145

That meanie!

I don't know if weights are better than the bands, but they work well. The trick is to do an isometric hold when you reach the end. Probably just works the muscles differently.

From missy on Sat, May 08, 2010 at 14:10:35 from 63.230.6.3

I will stick up for you Toby!

When my sister tells me stories about people being rude to her at church, I say...I'm coming to your church next week and I'm going to say This and This and This..and she get's a really horrified look on her face...(because she knows I just might) ...haha. I'm really protective like a guard dog.

Injuries! I haven't had one as bad as yours, but I understand somewhat what you might be feeling. Take Care Toby! :)

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