Conquering myself one step at a time

January 07, 2009

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Location:

Sandy,UT,USA

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

PR's: 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:

In 2009 I am hoping to break 26.5 minutes on a road 5K, 60 minutes on a road 10K, 2:15 for a half marathon and 4:40 for a marathon.

2009 Race Schedule (still in the planning stages):

Buffalo Run 50K (March), Red Mountain 50K (April), Ogden Marathon (May), Park City Marathon (August), St. George Marathon (October), OV 50M or Sunmart 50M

Long-Term Running Goals:

I would like to get my body as strong and healthy as possible and keep running for many more years.

I also intend to push my limits physically and break the mentality that I am only a slow runner.

Personal:

I am currently single, have two grown children, and pride myself on not being normal.

In addition to running, I love distance walking, being outdoors, reading, eating almost anything, and playing the banjo.

For further exciting information on my life, check out my blog: Adventures in Running

Favorite Blogs:

Miles:	This week:	19.50	Month:	40.40	Year:	40.40
Mizuno Wave Alchemy 8 Lifetime Miles:						133.70
Vibram FiveFingers Lifetime Miles:						98.70
Brooks Advantage Lifetime Miles:						327.15
Mizuno Wave Ascend 3 Lifetime Miles:						140.00
Brooks - Water Resistant Lifetime Miles:						299.85

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

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

6.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.00

Was finally able to wake up today after only one attempt at the snooze button. The left knee was tender the first half mile or so, but then quit hurting. I felt really tired today and just took it easy, but my body was feeling the effects of increasing my mileage. I am trying to start doing 40 mile weeks this week and then maintain them through the end of January and I can feel that will take some getting used to.

Very slow::13:33/12:48/12:37/12:27/12:35/12:31

As I left work today I noticed a sign across the street about Sporting Goods closeout and stopped in to check it out. The store is only open for 90 days but has a lot of running and exercise clothes at what seems like reasonable prices. If anyone is interested - it is in Murray - up the street from the Fashion Place Mall at about 800 E Winchester Street (right before RC Willey) on the north side of the road.

Brooks - Water Resistant Miles: 6.00

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

Comments

From leslie on Dec 04, 2008 at 10:54:44

I am impressed with your 40 mile goal! All runs are good, slow and fast!! Awesome girl!!!

From Kelli on Dec 04, 2008 at 15:07:19

Great job!!! 40 miles a week is awesome, good luck to you!

From marion on Dec 04, 2008 at 19:37:26

Great run! Don't forget a cut back week about every 4 weeks. They say they are good for you :)

From tarzan on Dec 04, 2008 at 19:38:29

I think I had one of those last week when I only ran 2-3 days.

From DonGardinero on Dec 04, 2008 at 20:11:20

Hey, you are running a lot of the same races I'm running next year. I'll be doing the 25k at the Buffalo Run. I'm planning on the Slam. I've thought about doing the OV50 next year, but we'll see. Hey, you were only a few minutes behind me at St. George. Cool.

Dale

From Huans32 on Dec 04, 2008 at 20:17:05

Right on tarzan that is a great goal till January. And if your going to do them nice and slow you will make them for sure. With no injuries. Dale and I are planning on doing the 25k at Buffalo. We will have to meet up. Looks like you are doing alot of the same races as I am too. Being Ogden and SGM too.

From Lucia on Dec 05, 2008 at 13:19:42

Excellent goal, you can do it girl!

From Kelli on Dec 05, 2008 at 18:22:20

Good luck tomorrow on your run!!!

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