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

Tue, Jan 06, 2009

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
5.40	0.00	5.40

p.m. Ran La Porte with Jen and Rick. It was a strain pretty much the whole way. My leg was sore, actually both of them were sore. I got home in time to watch Biggest Loser. My favorite show. Ok it's about the only tv show I watch. It amazes me to see the transformations. Although each season there's more crying, that gets old! Jodi rule would be... if you cry your outa here.

Oh.....and my Garmin Forerunner came. I tried figuring it out last night. YIKES! There's alot of stuff. I have freakishly small wrists so it hangs over but that's okay, Im not making a fashion statement. Although Heather came home, laughed and said oh mom....I'm sorry, it didn't look that big at the store.

Comments

From Becca on Thu, Jan 08, 2009 at 09:22:45

That's exciting! Which Garmin is it? I have the 205 I think and it took me a while to get used to that big thing on my wrist! Especially because I typically wear my watch "upside down" (with the face on the inside of my wrist). I've had mine for 3 years I think and I'm still not familiar with all the bells & whistles. Or how to tell the regular time on it, so I always have to wear my other watch on my right hand. But like you said...not trying for a fashion statement!

From seeaprilrun on Thu, Jan 08, 2009 at 12:25:33

I like to watch the weight-loss shows too. It is amazing how people change so much!

From Jodi on Thu, Jan 08, 2009 at 21:24:44

Becca - it's the 305. I havent used it yet. Thinking I'll break it out Sunday.

April - did you watch this episode? It was so sad to see such big boys for being so young (19 years old).

From seeaprilrun on Fri, Jan 09, 2009 at 08:21:34

No I missed the episode! --but I did see the preview and that's a big road to travel for such a young man--he was 400+ if I remember the preview correctly. I hope he is able to reclaim his health.

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