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

May 05, 2024

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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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Brian's birthday today.  So in celebration.... we did no training, ate bad and topped it off with some incredible chocolate cake that Heather made!!!  For Brian's birthday dinner, he chose: thin crust pizza, wings, antipasta salad.  So I had it real easy.... pizza place for pizza and salad, KFC for wings, Heather made cake, grocery store for ice cream. And WALAH...the birthday dinner

Comments
From april27 on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 22:38:48 from 99.188.251.180

Where have you been?

From Jodi on Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 13:48:22 from 72.2.132.206

Sorry. Lets see, a combo of things happened. I was sick in bed with flu for a couple days, then took another 4 days before I could eat half way normal. (Lost 4 pounds- which is hard for me to do). Went on a little vacation for 5 days in Florida, took my running clothes but for the first time since I started running I didn't run on vacation. Just soaked up the sun and made memories with my daughter. My hubby joined us midway thru the vacation. Flew in LATE Thursday (9th)night. Friday unpacked, did laundry and went to Valparaiso to pick up my race packet. Then Saturday ran a half marathon. Wasn't sure how well I'd do since it had been 18 days since I ran anything.

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