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

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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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Mon, Feb 02, 2009
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Treadmill. My intentions were 6 miles.  I could only get 3 out of me. Walked 1/2 of it.  It feels like shin splints..(in both legs... lovely).  I haven't been icing so I'll rest/ice tonight then get back on track tomorrow.

 

Comments
From seeaprilrun on Mon, Feb 02, 2009 at 21:23:39

Oh man I wish your legs would just give you a break!

From Marion on Mon, Feb 02, 2009 at 21:27:37

CRUD!! You were brave to do 3 on the blasted treadmill. I am sorry your shins are misbehaving :(

From seeaprilrun on Thu, Feb 05, 2009 at 11:33:10

How's it going?

From Marion on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 13:07:50

Lori (Metcalf running) bought some compression things for her shins on line. the link to her blog is on mine. Maybe they'd help?

From Jodi on Sun, Feb 08, 2009 at 15:34:07

Thanks for checking on me. Sorry this is the first I've had a chance to get on the site. I stretched and iced 2-3 times throughout the day(at work) then took my time warming up. It seemed to help....oh yeah and a couple times I yelled "BLOCK IT" it's all in your head..... managed to work through it. Now it feels pretty decent.

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