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

Wed, Sep 17, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
7.50	0.00	7.50

a.m. walk/run w Red 2.25 miles. Red was less than enthusiatic to go but once I tugged him out of the garage... he was fine.

p.m. Walk/Ran with Kelly 5.3 miles through LaPorte. Ran up the overpass (our version of a bridge). Felt great. Just the confidence builder I needed. Saturday is a friend little competition at our local festival in a 5k against our 3 Edward Jones offices.

Comments

From April Gochenour on Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 22:16:39

I noticed that you started running to quit smoking for good--exactly why I started! I am new to this blog and have not been running long but it looks like running cures the smoking once and for all. Congratulations on all your accomplishments!

From marion on Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 14:01:10

Nice miles! WOW! you are going to ROCK on saturday! :D

From Jodi on Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 18:38:44

April - I clicked on your name to leave you a blog but it directed me to the fastrunningblog homepage. ????

Marion -- Thanks for the encouragement. I'm going to blow them away!! I'm thinking it's time for a PR!!!! If you see smoke from the direction of Indiana that's probably from my shoes burning on the pavement.

From seeaprilrun on Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 16:11:25

Ok I see maybe you have to put your name in as what you sign in with. See if this works.

From Jodi on Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 16:28:15

April - Nope, still took me to homepage. Are you getting any comments? I'm not sure how to resolve the problem.

From Jodi on Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 16:32:40

Did you checkmark the little box that enables the blog? for public view or something like that.

From April G on Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 14:00:42

Hmm I have gotten some comments so I don't know what the problem is. I'll try this and see if it works and then I guess contact someone for technical help!

From seeaprilrun on Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 14:01:31

Hmm I have gotten some comments so I don't know what the problem is. I'll try this and see if it works and then I guess contact someone for technical help!

From Jodi on Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 22:19:29

Hey it worked. Maybe it was something with me?? Who knows.

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