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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Sun, Mar 15, 2009
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13.500.0013.50

a.m. Rolling Prairie.  Ave pace:  10:?? .  Felt great, I could have went further.

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Mon, Mar 16, 2009
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0.000.000.00

XT :  Rode bike (outside) moderate pace 33 minutes total. Constant pedaling.

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Tue, Mar 17, 2009
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2.502.004.50

Speed Training Night:  2 1/2 mile warm up (ran with Brian). Then 800 meter with 2 minute rest X 4.  Goal was to stay at 4 minutes (8:00 pace) for 800 meter.

Splits looked like this (in minutes not pace):  4:01; 3:56; 3:57; 3:52

We had 30 mph wind gusts, I used my Garmin vs. the track to record distance.  Also ran in one direction with slight crosswind. 

FELT INCREDIBLE!!!!! I was alittle concerned that I couldn't keep that pace but I DID IT!!!!

Also weight trained:  Shoulders, bi's and tri's.

 

 

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Thu, Mar 19, 2009
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2.003.005.00

Rolling Prairie with friends

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