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

Wed, Sep 09, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
2.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.00

I just got back into town about an hour ago. I've done some walking on this vacation and maybe two small running sections of less than a half mile each. Nothing very intense. Just walking up my brother's driveway (granted its the steepest and longest driveway I have ever seen) left me hobbling and in a knee brace.

Today is the first day in almost two weeks that I have not been in pain and tonight is the first time I have been able to take off my right running shoe by hooking the other shoe behind the heel without that turning motion of the knee causing shooting pains.

I made the decision to stop running marathons for the rest of the year, which means missing Top Of Utah, St. George and the Pony Express 50 miler. Too many injuries and illnesses. I am in a rest phase now and considering how my training will be adapted. I still plan to do the I Can Tri on Saturday, but will stop if anything causes pain.

Steve Ashbaker - I definitely want to talk to you about training ideas. I have some thoughts and they involve dropping my mileage down and building up again using the heart rate monitor over the winter and focusing on half marathons and shorter until St. George next fall (guaranteed entry).

More later..... Missed you guys and girls!

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

Comments

From leslie peterson on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 08:47:19 from 76.23.61.78

Sorry about all the injuries, but you will bounce back fine, I know you will be working out just as hard as you were running and you be stronger for it!!!! See you Sat. I will come cheer you guys on and then CHEESECAKE FACTORY here we come!!!

From marion on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 12:20:00 from 71.213.124.121

I think that you have made a REALLY smart decision, albeit hard :( Your body will recover and come back even stronger next year. Hey- there will be a half at UVM next year :)

I can't wait to see you on Saturday :)

From Smooth on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 16:36:50 from 71.36.82.61

WELCOME HOME! Sounds like you have made a tough but wise decision to put marathoning on hold while the body heals. Best wishes to you as you restructure your future training. You will be stronger than ever. GOOD LUCK and enjoy your TRI this Sat.

From RAD on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 18:38:48 from 76.27.12.70

So smart Maurine! It's definitely not an easy decision, especially for us crazy runners; however, you're putting your longevity of running in front of immediate satisfaction. You are an example that we should all follow!!!

From LuzyLew on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 18:57:14 from 208.187.197.42

It sounds like you're at peace, that's good. Body first, you're going to have it a long time. Besides, Ultra marathoning is something that takes years (so I've heard). I think we build up year after year. I feel much stronger running 40-50 miles a week this year than last. It's probably a wise call for this year. Be strong. I bet you'll lose 10 pounds after giving up the hard core miles. I get so hungry it's hard to manage. Good luck making a new plan. Glad you're home safe!

From leslie peterson on Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 18:43:13 from 76.23.61.78

How are you today?

From Teena on Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 23:42:58 from 67.177.20.13

You are back!!! YAY!!!

Wow ... tough decision there Maurine! I admire you greatly!

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