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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

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:

"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:	9.00	Month:	99.07	Year:	482.44
2014 - Minutes Lifetime Miles:						28605.00

Mon, Oct 01, 2012

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00

5 weeks of NO running (or any exercise). The stress fracture feel significantly better, but can be tender at times.

I went to the doctor today for a follow up xray. It was still fuzzy, but this time the doctor said that was the calcification of the bone. I got the clearance to start to walk and to slowly incorporate running. Maybe by the end of the month I can start counting miles.

My current game plan (which can change quickly) is to start walking (15 minutes - 30 minutes - 45 minutes - 60 minutes) and to do weight-bearing PT exercises. DEPENDING on the pain level after this week (or maybe next week), I do a 60 minute walk with 9 minute walk - 1 minute run. IF that feels pain-free, then do 8 minute walk - 2 minute run. Etc.

My major dilemma is can I be ready for the Ogden marathon in time. I have 8 months to finish recovering and train for a marathon. So by January 13, I need to be at 10 miles for a long run (if I follow an 18 week training program). Am I trying to do too much too soon? Should I plan on doing a fall marathon (TOU or SGM) so I won't be rushed?? Decisions....decisions.....

My desire to run has returned and I'm ready to go. I just hope my body lets me!

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 20:17:51 from 65.130.14.36

Sounds like you have a good come back plan! I am inclined to think that you will be ready for Ogden with all things considered. Good luck and best wishes, Toby! :)

From Toby on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 21:22:00 from 199.101.229.6

Thanks Smooth! How long did it take you to get back into running after your Ogden stress fracture?? I saw your marathon line up....you are so amazing!!!! I can't even fathom running that many marathons.

From RAD on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 21:51:01 from 98.202.23.178

Smooth's Ogden SF and then PC full was her next one (Aug). So, I think what you should do is put in for the lottery at Ogden. If you get in - do it! If not, then build base and wait for fall marathon training to go up past a 13 mile long run. That way you won't get burnout or injury...I would hope :)

From Smooth on Tue, Oct 02, 2012 at 12:09:49 from 65.130.14.36

Toby ~ I learned from my 1st stress fracture in Feb that I returned to running too soon because I wanted to run Boston in April. I was in the boot for only 3 weeks and ramped up the mileage quickly. Although I did fine at Spectrum 10K and Buffalo 25K in March and super slow at Boston; I did not allow adequate rest days and ran too fast the Sat. before Ogden. So, I learned that I cannot do mileage buildup AND speed training at the same time.

After my Ogden stress fracture (different metatarsal, same foot) I stayed in the boot for 6 weeks. After 4 weeks of boot confinement I was going crazy, so did recumbent bike and elliptical for 2 weeks (with boot on). When I began the "return to running after stress fracture" program I took it less aggressively; lots of slow jog/walk. 9 weeks after the stress fracture I ran/walked Park City.

My current marathon pace is about 30-40 seconds slower than last year's.

Running multi-marathons is really not that impressive. Once you are in "marathon shape" you run them as super long runs which most training programs would have you do every other or every third week anyway. That is how I treat my marathons. The key is to NOT race every one of them and treat recovery seriously. What I like about running one marathon a month is I'm ALWAYS in taper mode and I don't get stressed out over ONE marathon or get disappointed if things didn't pan out... I always have another one to look forward to! :)

From Toby on Tue, Oct 02, 2012 at 21:08:30 from 199.101.229.6

Smooth...THANK YOU!!! That was so very helpful! My last stress fracture 2/3 years ago took me a year to recover. I'm trying to be more smart/patience this around.

I had such a great experience at Ogden last year and really love the course. SO I really want to do it for 2013, but I don't want to rush recovery. I just need to be smart!

I still think you are great for doing as many marathons as you do :)

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