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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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Mon, Mar 09, 2009

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00

Went to gym. Weight trained shoulders and legs. Bike 20 minutes.

Needing to change my training alittle. The few months of 6 times a week is not the right program for me. I'm pretty sure my body just needs more non-running days. It stinks getting older.

Comments

From april27 on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 21:58:27 from 99.188.251.180

I"m not that old and I can't run more than 4 a week. i get too tired!

From april27 on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 22:13:11 from 99.188.251.180

Wow! I didn't even notice your city! How cool! I may be running a 10 miler in Valpo in April...What is your next race?

From Jodi on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 22:20:36 from 72.2.132.206

Actually, I might do the Valpo Mini April 11th. My daughter and I get home from Springbreak vacation on the 9th. So I might do it as a training run. I'm not committing to it until I get home. The only "official race" (means I've already signed up) on my schedule is the Rock N Roll Chicago Half marathon. (Formerly Chicago Distance Classic).

From april27 on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 08:07:03 from 99.188.251.180

I thought about that one...but the LRS that I am running with is training for the 10 miler...it was my attempt to stay running through the winter...i may run a fall 1/2...not sure...

i just got the email about the June chicago 1/2. Is that the one you are signed up for? Or the one in Sept? I did that one last year...too crowded for me!

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