Umm, I think I committed to a May Marathon for FUN

Chicago Distance Classic

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Location:

La Porte,In,USA

Member Since:

Apr 27, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

2008 = 10 races, 3 PR's, 1 first place in age division

I started running in 2006 at age 38/39. I figured the best way to kick the smoking habit for good was to sign up for a marathon. (I tend to be alittle extreme)

My first full marathon was the Chicago Marathon 2006 (cold, rainy year) 5:00

Full Marathons: Chicago, Kentucky Derby

Half Marathons: Indy, Chicago Distance Classic (3 times cool medal), Holy Half (Notre Dame), IU's Inaugural, Joker's Wild (St Louis), Oak Brook Half (ugly medal),Valparaiso Mini, Flying Pig, Virginia Beach Rock N Roll Times ranging from 2:30 to 2:00.

Short-Term Running Goals:

I really would like to qualify for Boston in 2009.

Personal:

I'm married to an incredible guy, Brian for 20 years (21 in May)!! We have an amazing 17 year old (soon to be 18) daughter, Heather. The two are my support system and cheerleaders.

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Sun, Aug 10, 2008

Race: Chicago Distance Classic (13.1 Miles) 02:05:38

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
0.00	13.10	13.10

Chicago Distance Classic (my 3rd year) The weather was incredible.

Comments

From marion on Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 12:18:13

Was this a race? You should enter it as a race report. How did it go for you? I think it was 1/2 weekend. There were lots of 1/2's raced :)

From Jodi on Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 21:04:43

Yes. I'm not sure how to enter in race report. It went awesome. 2:05:38 Wasnt my fastest time, wasn't my slowest time but it was my easiest time.

By the way, thanks for the comment, I was beginning to think I was all alone.

From marion on Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 21:38:17

you're NEVER alone :) To enter a race report, you check the box next to where you enter your mileage for the day. It will change the screen to a race report screen. Voila! :)

Your time is AWESOME! 2:0_? was my goal for HObble creek half next weekend... until i got injured :(

From Jodi on Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 23:16:06

Hey... it worked! Thanks for the tip. How'd you get injured?

From marion on Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 23:56:54

I pulled my left calf muscle. I think it was a sprint I did on already stresses calves. I have learned a ton and hope not to repeat this injury again ;D

From Jodi on Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 17:10:18

Ouch! Just reading that made me scringe. Hope you have a quick recovery. Hey I just popped over to your blog... 6 KIDS (realistically probably seven including the husband). You are truly blessed.

From marion on Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 17:39:12

I am VERY blessed- at the moment a little TOO blessed, my boys are having a concert in the basement that can be heard for miles!! (they are 2,4,&7) It sounds HORRIBLE!!! :D Oh.. and hubby does make 7 :)

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