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Location:

Cottonwood Heights,Ut,USA

Member Since:

May 17, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Pony Express 50 miler  2009   13:19

*** 50K PR is 7:11 Red Mountain 50K  2010

Red Mountain 50k 2008

   Goblin Valley 50K (twice)

Antelope Island 50k

 

24 hours of Moab (dropped out at 42 miles)

Antelope Island 25K

***  Marathon PR is 4:50 (St. George)

14 St. George Marathons

Portland Marathon

2 Ogden Marathons

2 Park City Marathons

Top of Utah

*** Half Marathon PR is 2:18 (Bryce Canyon)

Hobble Creek Half

Provo River Half

Salt Lake City Half

Bryce Canyon Half

Painters Half

Short-Term Running Goals:


I did it!!!  Pony Express 50 miler!!   13:19 !  Oct. 16, 2009

 2011 Race Calendar:

Feb. Aloha Race - Honolulu

April Red Mountain 30K

April  SL Running Co. 5K

May Running with Angels 5K

July Bryce Canyon Half Marathon

Aug. Park City Half Marathon

Oct. St. George Marathon

Sept. Little Grand Canyon Half Marathon

Provo Halloween Half Marathon

Nov. Mesquite Half Marathon

2012 Race Calendar

Jan New Years Revolution Race at Oval (14 miles)

April Red Mountain 30K

July Bryce Canyon Half Marathon

Aug. Park City Half Marathon

Oct. St. George Marathon

Oct. Halloween Half Marathon

Nov. Mesquite Half Marathon

Dec. Honolulu Marathon





Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay fit enough to run marathons all thru my life


Personal:

I started running at age 40 (14 years ago!)  I am married to Harold, he is a super supportive husband and we enjoy running and biking the trails along the Wasatch Front together. Between us we have 7 children and 9 grandchildren.  I am really having fun trying new races in scenic parts of Utah, I am a newbie in the ultrarunning world, I am slow, but love everything about it!  I have a lot to learn,but I am enjoying the journey.  

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Wed, Jul 29, 2009
Total Distance
6.27

Upper body work out at Bootcamp.  We have a new recruit and it is so entertaining to watch some one else wear the 30lb vest and be screamed at all hour.  It is a riot.  It is funny that they can be so horrid during Hellweek and then so nice for the rest of the time.  I thought our 30ish man was going to cry today. Hahahaha!  I am so evil! 

Did 3.27 with Julie, this week we are doing run 3 min. and walk 1 min. She did great! At the end of our hour session I told Julie to push it for 1 min. and she ran .09 of a mile, I am keeping track of her time here so we can see her progress. 

Comments
From marion on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 16:01:30 from 71.219.52.63

I am so proud of you! That boot camp sounds HORRIBLE but ever so good for you :) You are gonna be one tough mama :) Make sure Evil Leslie does not slaughter sweet Leslie :)

From Smooth on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 17:41:32 from 71.36.81.143

Sounds like you're becoming quite a boot camp veteran...if you can laugh at a new recruit.

GOOD JOB coaching Julie. Have you signed her up for any race?

From leslie peterson on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 18:35:36 from 76.23.61.78

I am a naughty girl for sure!!!

WE have not signed up for a 5k yet, I am thinking about the Wheeler Farm one on Nov. 7th, but we shall see.

Now off for a nap, boot camp has me plum tuckered out by about 4 or 5 every day.

From RAD on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 19:54:54 from 76.27.12.70

Leslie, I am so excited! I just bought some hiking clothes that fit (all my others were like 5 sizes too big) on clearance at REI along with some nice new hikers/runners. So, I'm hiking the tram with my sister tomorrow, then next week I need to meet you somewhere for one of your weekly hikes!!

Oh, and I seriously thought about boot camp, until you said you have to wear a 30 lb vest the first week? DANG! That makes me tired just thinking about having to put all that weight back on. YOU are the WOMAN!!!!

From Maurine/Tarzan on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 19:58:59 from 97.117.71.75

Les - want to come run in the pool any of the next 4 days? Just let me know and we can hang together. I am being a party animal (if you can count being alone all the time as a party animal).

From leslie peterson on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 20:13:04 from 76.23.61.78

YAY!!!!! I will be in touch with you about a hike!!!!! That will be so fun!!!! I know I am going Mon. and at least one other day if not two. I will let you know! OH YIPPEEE!!!! I should have gone to that sell, is it still going on?

From leslie peterson on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 20:14:29 from 76.23.61.78

Muarine, I will call you, have you got plans for Sat., I haven't yet, but I should do something if I am going to attempt PC

From Maurine/Tarzan on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 20:17:10 from 97.117.71.75

Les - Saturday morning I am going to run the BST up in Layton and go to a lecture at LifeLong Fitness.

From leslie peterson on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 20:18:01 from 76.23.61.78

okay, I need to figure out what I am doing and then I will check with you on the other days. Have fun!

From leslie peterson on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 20:43:47 from 76.23.61.78

Rachel, I am going to be hiking Mon and Tue. morning next week. Let me know if that works for you!!! Have you hiked Desolation Lake in Big Cottonwood or the 5 Lakes in Big Cottonwood ?(there is a great loop that covers Silver Lake, Mary, Martha, Catherine and Dog Lake) it is about 5 1/2 miles and very scenic! I hope it works that you can come!!! Ya gotta give those hiking clothes a test run!

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