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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a.m. Ran with Greg, Jen & Rick in Rolling Prairie. Tested out my new Garmin gadget. (Although I really didnt know what I was doing). The first leg of the run okay maybe leg and a quarter.... the only thing it was keeping track of was the time.  Apparently I needed to turn gogo gadget on when I was standing outside... got that figured out then came home downloaded, and it's pretty cool to see the charts of elevation, speed, bpm.  Can't wait til I figure out what that all means and all the "cool stuff" this thing can do.

 

Have a good day! Im off to cleaning and cooking.

This Weeks Goal:  6 days and 5 miles each. 

Running Sun-Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri-Sat

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a.m. Treadmill.  Nothing to exciting.

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a.m.  Treadmill.  I was suppose to run with Greg & Rick afterwork in town but there's a severe winter storm warning and blizzard watch up to 35 mph winds. Whiteouts expected.  ( I kinda sound like a forcaster). Anyway decided to run on the treadmill again just to make sure I got the miles in.  Plus I DONT WANT TO GET RAN OVER!!!

3 Days down...3 togo.  I'm really liking this routine.  My legs are sore but I think they may be starting to adjust.

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Today is Kelly & Powercut class day!!   Non-run day. 

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p.m. Treadmill (I dont know that I've ever been so happy about it).  We (the Rolling Prairie group) decided to not run outside since it was -31 with windchill.  Brrrr.  I'm glad because I don't think I packed enough layers.

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a.m. I hit the treadmill again....didn't even attempt to run outside. It's colder today!!!!

 

By the way..... 5 days down 1 to go (until I meet this week's goal)

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a.m. Treadmill. Today was easy to run on the treadmill. My daughter was playing Wii Guitar Hero so I had her turn it up.... LOUD and I ran while she played 80's rock.   It was actually kinda fun.  I asked her if she would get up at 4 am when I get to my 10 mile a day stage so we could do it again.  It went over better than I thought it would.

YAY.... I did it again.  Met my goal for the week!!!! (6 days - 5 miles each). One more week of the same then I'll increase mileage alittle.  I'm excited :)

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