Training for a Belt Buckle

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Location:

Sandy,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

PR's: 50 Mile 13:07 (Pony Express 2010), 50K 8:35 (Buffalo Run 2008), 25K 4:02 (Buffalo Run 2006), Marathon 5:09:12 (St George 2008), Half Marathon 2:28 (Provo 2008), 10K 1:17, 5K 27:54

Short-Term Running Goals:

After 1/9/2010 - I am taking a year off from marathon length distances and focusing on building up my base speed on half marathons and shorter distances.

2010 Speed Goals:

Build up my base speed on training runs to 10 MM miles or better
Half Marathon - break 2:05 (9.5 MM avg)
10K Goal 1 - break 1:00 (9.67 MM avg)
10K Goal 2 - break 55 minutes (8.87 MM avg)
5K Goal 1 - break 26.35 minutes
5K Goal 2 - break 25 minutes

Long-Term Running Goals:

Long Term Goals:

Complete a 100 Mile race
Complete a 100 K race
Break 12 hours in a 50 mile race
Run all portions of the Wasatch 100 course
Break 5 hours in a marathon
Break 4.5 hours in a marathon
Qualify for and run Boston

Personal:

I need to figure out something inspiring or funny to write here. For now - I'll let the suspense build.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Vibram FiveFingers Lifetime Miles:						452.95
Montrail Streak Lifetime Miles:						195.69
Montrail Vitesse (9.0) Lifetime Miles:						89.75
Mizuno Wave Ascend 3 (2009) Lifetime Miles:						228.50
Brooks Advantage (Blue) Lifetime Miles:						271.42
Crocs Black Lifetime Miles:						80.85
Vibram FiveFingers - Black Lifetime Miles:						65.50
Hoka Mafate Lifetime Miles:						36.95
Hoka Stinson Evo 2012 Lifetime Miles:						53.50

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00

Resting the rest of the week.

The cold that started coming on yesterday is slamming me full force today. The snow is driving me crazy. I guess God thought that 50 miles wasn't enough of a challenge and he wanted to spice things up for me.

My daughter and son-in-law in Italy sent me these flowers today to wish me well in the race. Isn't that sweet of them?

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Marion on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 11:58:51 from 71.219.49.78

REST! Just stay under the covers with lots of V-C and rest! You are going to get better :)

From Maurine/Tarzan on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 12:01:18 from 63.255.172.2

Oh yeah. Easy to say.

I worked 12 hours on Monday, 9 hours on Tuesday, 13+ hours on Wednesday......

From Marion on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 12:06:16 from 71.219.49.78

Seriously- please take a few sick days!!! Is that possible? :)

From Maurine/Tarzan on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 12:25:16 from 63.255.172.2

Unfortunately, I am swamped at work and can't take sick days unless I am seriously sick for now. However, I am trying to get off early today and tomorrow to nap and I slept in today and didn't show up until 9 a.m.

I am thinking of hitting the sauna and steam room tonight to see if that helps.

From luzylew on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 12:39:12 from 208.187.197.42

Oh gosh, I hope you'll be well. I think the weather will be mild on Saturday if that helps....but only rest and luck will get you to the race. I read the note you sent to your nurse sister. I had to laugh because I hate it when people say "you're almost there, you're almost done." I wish they'd say "you still have a long, long way to go" that way when it ends, it SEEMS shorter than it was :) I'll be thinking of you and hoping your cold peaks and wanes by Saturday.

From leslie on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 13:13:01 from 76.23.61.78

Crap on the cold Maurine, I think steaming is good, not sure.... do rest every chance you can, take some nyquil or something to really knock you out. Call me if you need anything!!!!

From maurine on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 13:15:00 from 63.255.172.2

Yes, Mom.

I did take Nyquil last night - that is why I slept so late.

I am going to pick up some cold medication to add to my drop bags in case I need it.

From Smooth on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 13:28:52 from 71.36.65.79

Oh Maurine! So SORRY about the cold. I will send positive healing thoughts your way! GET BETTER! FEEL BETTER! BE BETTER REAL SOON!!!! You WILL BE GOOD to go on Sat.!!!!

From Kelli on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 14:56:41 from 71.219.100.181

You tempted fate at some point, I suppose!

I hope you do not have to deal with too much mud!!!

From leslie on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 09:28:19 from 76.23.61.78

That was so sweet of Jen! The flowers are gorgous and of course the sweet message it sends to you Maurine is priceless! You have got a lot of friends behind you on this one. You are going to do great! I am so happy I am the lucky one that will get to pace you to the finish line!! Thanks Maurine and rest up good today!! Tomorrow is going to be an amazing day!!!!

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