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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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Today I slept in, the weather looked questionable. Harold and I took Odee to Tanner Park and walked.  We ended up getting caught it a wild storm, it was even hailing on the way home.

We ended up going to see  Momma Mia and I loved it.  I am not a DVD buyer, but I am getting this one!  I loved seeing Meryle Streep and the other gals kicking up their heels and having a great time.

Next year I am spending my Labor day at Onion Days!!!  Read Marion's blog for a report on the fun times in Payson!

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Life is sooo crazy!  We are trying to wrap things up for the fundraiser, it is a good time to give the heels a break too.  I will be ready to go full speed ahead next week, but this week is all about survival!  I hope you are all  enjoying your runs with this nice cool weather! 

If any of you can come out to the fundraiser we would love to have you party with us!!!!   The info is on the discussion board, a big thank you to Marion!!!

 

Happy Running!

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I had the slowest run EVER!  My mind is totally on the fundraiser, I was thinking of all the zillion things I need to do, it was helpful to organize my thoughts, but I did a total zombie shuffle!  I keep telling myself NEXT week I will get back in gear.  My heels are still tender....dang.

 

 

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I woke up at 5:00a, couldn't sleep, didn't want to go up the canyon in the dark, so what's a girl to do that has sore heels??? I laced up my ever fashionable Z-Coil shoes ( the ridiculously ugly shoes with springs) and did a slow road run. It wasn't all that bad, I may actually do a little road running in them before TOU, I may actually wear the ugly mothers  at the TOU!  I feel SOOO out of shape!  I was huffing and puffing the whole way up the hill. I am in sorry shape that is for sure. TOU will be a training run for ST. George and, ST. George will be a training run for whatever I do next. Holy Cow I feel like a slug..... but the Party in Park tomorrow is going to be all worth it!!  My rock star son did an interview today with Big Budda on channel 13 and I was one  proud mama ! He was jumping off one BarBQ Grill to the next on his trials bike and being all fancy and smooth.  How did I get such cool kids???  I need to shut up right now..... sorry, these motherly pride moments are far and few between. I need to bask in my breif moment of glory!!!!!!!!

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I was so excited to run with my Chicks again!!! It has been almost 2 months since I have run with them. I have had to slow down and stay on the trails to get my heels in better shape. I am feeling alot better. It really helps wearing my funny Z-Coil shoes when I am on the road. 

Our pace felt good to me this morning, I was afraid the chicks would leave me in the dust, since I have been slacking in my training lately, but I kept up.  It was a nice run, dark, cool, and fun to feel like I am part of the pack again.  Thanks girls.

I haven't blogged since the fundraiser, it was a huge success!  Such an amazing turnout. Marion came all the way up from Payson, it was so fun to meet her  handsome husband and adorable kids.  Thank you Marion!!!  I am mad that I didn't introduce her to Lisa, my mind was a little befuddled.... okay totally befuddled! 

I am excited to really have a nice fall running season,  and enjoy TOU and ST. George!!!!!!

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Met the chicks at 5:30 and it was raining, so walked over to the indoor track and did about 3 miles. 

My heels are feeling better, but I am going to try  and get into a podiatrist and get it checked over, ASAP! 

Have a great day everyone!

 

 

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Met the chicks again at 5:30 and did a neighborhood loop, I feel like I am starting all over, but am pleased I can keep up with them.  I am huffing a lot more than they are. My average pace was 13:21 because I turned on my garmin as I left the house and walked over to Jennys.  mile 1-16:39 (walking about half the mile) mile 2-12:17 (up hill) mile 3 12:59 ( up and down)  mile 4 11:20 ( up and down).  Boy, that was real technical stats!  Any way, it was a good run, pushed just hard enough to get a good work out but not over do it, the heels are feeling good.

I saw the doc and got a referral to see the podiatrist on Monday, she thinks if I have PF it is a very minor case. I didn't feel pain when she was pushing my heel, she said most people jump out of their chair. I think it is due to my icing and new insoles and exersizes and my Z Coil shoes.   Things are looking up!!!

 

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Jenny, Lisa and I walked this morning, we did the Cottonwood Heights 5K route, did a lot of talking, ended up talking about  the old days in Tonga, some of those memories have been buried in the back of my head for years.  Makes me appreciate my life now. God Bless America.

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I started out with the chicks for an 8 mile run, and bailed out at 6.  My heels were a little tender, and my family was heading up to Deer Creek to go on the Hobie Cat. 

I have an appt. with the podiatrist Monday, and can't wait to see what help he can give me. 

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Only 5 more days until the TOU!  My running plan is to do a short easy run with the chicks on Tue, Wed and Thur.   This will be my long training run for ST. George, I have been off my feet for a couple of months, but I think I should be able to pull off doing St. George at somewhere between 4:50 to 5:15, that is what I am hoping for anyway.  My PR for St. George is 4:51, it would be nice to beat it, but I will be happy with a healthy finish.  If I feel okay after the TOU and the doctor says my feet are okay, I will sign up to do the OV50 with Maurine. My doctor's appt. is in an hour.

I am trying to stick to the WW core plan, I have been terrible thru my Paul ordeal and have not been eating well, so I am going to give it my all and focus on getting into good running shape thru my diet and running. It is fun to have so many of you with the same goals and share tips and keep each other motivated! 

I think we should have a Bloggers Winter Getaway in St. George in Jan and do the Painters Half!!!  Just putting it out there!!!!

Have a great week!!!

Okay here is the report from the Podiatrist!

I had a nice talk with the Doc and told him the story, he said I am doing EVERYTHING right!  All the advice I got from bloggers and friends and the PT have helped.  Here is a list of things he said I should do ( I have been doing all of them) and my feet are feeling much better.

#1 never go barefoot or wear flip flops!  But, he looked at my "fit-flops" and said they are fine.

#2 wear your insoles in all your shoes ( I do!)

#3 if you are feeling pain, cut back on miles until they feel better ( I did !)

#4 run on trails when ever possible (I do!)

#5 ice heels ( I do!)

#6 stretch feet thru exersize ( I need to do a little more of this)

#7 he said the Z-coils are great for short slow runs and walks and around the house

#8 take Ibuprofen for inflamation ( I do)

#9 I have saved the best for last he said I can run the TOU and ST. George and the OV50!!!!  He said if I have pain, slow down or  drop out, but basically he said "GO GIRL!!!

Oh, also he said if they should get worse we can do cortizone shots,  but he doesn't think I will need to if I do all of the above.

I feel much better!  Thanks again everyone for all the PF tips!!  I really do feel I am managing it well and I am not going to let it be an excuse to stop running!! 

 

 

 

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Did a  5:30 am run with the chicks, they are getting so fast!  I can barely keep up with them, they are carrying on conversations and I am panting in the back. Oh, to be young again!  It is good for me. The chicks, Jen, Desiree and Lisa are all doing their first marathon sat (TOU)they are nervous, I guess that is to be expected, but they are so ready, they will do great and have a nice finish.  I on the other hand will send my chicks along and then moosey on down the road at a very slow pace to save my heels for St. George.  It will so much fun to hang out the night before and do the expo and the pasta dinner and then ride the bus to the start line in the morning. I think they will all break 5 hours, I willl be happy with anything, a finish would be nice!

Sounds like Lisa is up for Painters, I forgot to check with the other chicks! 

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An easy short run to Willowcreek with the chicks.  Jenny's mom drove us home.  Tomorrow we are going for a walk and then take a break Friday. Sat. is TOU!

My heels are feeling pretty good.  Could it be the Birkies???

On a side note, Paul had a siezure last night had to go to the hospital. Apparently this is normal for a stroke victim, but it sure was hard to take another set back.

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The chicks and I did a 3.77 mile walk, tomorrow we head up for Logan. I am excited to try TOU! It will be a fun time with the girls!!!

Okay, I just went back to WW after  playing hooky for 2 months, I let it slide since Paul had his stroke.  I was down  a 1/2 pound.  I am now 4.8 pounds away from my goal.  I need to just get this done!  I have been going to WW since last Nov. to lose 10 pounds, I am a dirty rotton cheater!  I usually put on weight with a marathon, so I am going to have to really watch it this weekend. Any ideas?  I guess I just need to not have the post pig out celebration, that might help. 

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I am heading off to Logan today!  No running, resting up and carbo loading ( I am doing a light carbo load).  I am trying to see if I can do this marathon without gaining 5 pounds!  It is going to be a fun time! 

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Top of Utah kicked my butt!  I haven't been this sore and tired after a race in years. I think my 2 months of  dealing with PF and cutting back and my worries with Paul had a huge impact.  Friday night the chicks and I (Desiree, Lisa, and Jen) went to the expo and pasta dinner. It was really fun. My daughter Jana that lives up there joined us. We laughed and took pictures and had a blast.  That night Desiree gave each one of us gift certificates for pedicures at the Shirodhara Day Spa.  I had given the girls each running shirts with the "The Running Chicks" on the back so we could run as a team. 

We were worried about the weather, and I talked the girls into really bundling up, but it wasn't necessary. The weather was beautiful from start to finish.

We started out together and stayed together for about 9 miles averaging about an 11:30 pace. I could tell from the get go I was going to have a hard time. My legs didn't warm up until about mile 3 and from 3 to 9 I felt okay, but at mile 9 I was wishing I was done.  Not a good thing!!  The chicks had 2 potty stops  and that gave me a chance to get ahead a bit, they had to wait in line, so I took off.  I ran with some cute ladies from Toole for most of the race.  At mile 14 or so I had a big cheering squad, Lisa and Jen's husbands were  there with other family member and cheered for me and gave me high 5s. It was a much needed boost,  I was really struggling.  They drove the back roads of the course and got out to cheer us on about 5 times.  I can't tell you how helpful that was! I kept thinking any minute the chicks would catch up and at about mile 18 or 19 Desiree passed me up.  From mile 19 on I felt exhausted, and had to do quite a bit of walking. 

I think I crossed the finish at 5:33, the clock said 5:35, but we didn't cross over the starting line until 2 minutes after the gun went off.  Jen and Lisa were only 2 minutes behind me.  Jenny had horrible knee pain, and Lisa was a rock star to hang with her and keep her company.

It was a great time. I am totally pooped. And my thoughts on TOU is that it is an okay race. The 14 miles down the canyon were wonderful, but weaving around the city was not so fun.  I think the Ogden Marathon is much much better, and I am big fan of St. George.  TOU was just medicore in my book.

I survived, I am a little nervous about St. George, I am going to have to be happy with a slower time this year I think. 

You should check out Lisa's blog, she may give better details.

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Today is a rest day!  I am still feeling the marathon, this is a very slow recovery for me.  The last 3 years my recovery from marathon has been really quick and painless.  My game plan between today and St. George is to just walk this week. Hopefully Sat. I will feel like a  5 or 6 mile easy run, and then I will see how I feel next week and go from there.  If anyone has any specific ideas for running 2 marathons back to back and hurting like the dickens after the first one, I would appreciate any suggestions!!  I plan to ice some...... any other ideas?

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This morning I woke up feeling MUCH better!  But, it was dark outside and so cozy in my bed, that I slept in,  it feels good to pamper myself a bit inbetween marathons. I am going to go to Provo to walk with my friend Ann and will come back and post the miles.

Maurine has decided not to do the OV50 miler, so I am going to back out as well. I have been stressing over it all summer, but thought if Maurine was going to attempt it I would too, but now there is no reason to do it.  Maybe next year.... maybe never.... who knows?  I have enjoyed doing 50ks and plan on doing the Red Mountain 50k again next April in St. George.  I think that has been my all time favorite run ever. Great people organizing  it, super friendly, awesome course, beautiful scenery.

Have a great day!

Ann and I did a 4 mile walk up the Provo River Parkway, nice weather and great company!

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Went out for a short easy run to get the legs working again, went pretty well.  I have been off Vitamin I for two days and the heels were a tiny bit tender, but nothing too bad. 

Maurine and I are planning to do a 6 1/2 mile hike/run up Big Cottonwood Canyon to Desolation Lake, if anyone wants to join us. It may be our last dry trail run before we get hit with snow!!  Then Breakfast at Silver Fork.  We would love your company!!   Laurie and Chris, come join us!!!! 

Maurine and I ended up doing the Cottonwood trail after work, Maurine was speedy Gonzales and I shuffled, it felt good to move my legs a bit.

 

 

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Did a short run thru the neighborhood. The heels are little tender, but I will be fine for St. George, nothing a little Vit. I can't fix.  Dropped a couple of pounds, but still feel very heavy. I need to really focus on my diet this week and get in all my water.

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I ran with Maurine today.  It is always fun to run with her, she is one happy gal!  She always has the game plan down, the rest stops figured out and I just tag along like a puppy, a pooped puppy though.  I am just not quite there as far as being in shape goes.  For the last 2 months, my runs have felt sluggish and I am huffing and puffing like an old 53 year woman ( oh, yeah I am 53!)  But, the show will go on and I will be fine in St. George.  Maurine and I are going to try for a time of 5:15, she will make it fine, if she doesn't have those darn bathroom issues like last year, and I will just try my very best to keep up with her. She is a good pacer and very encouraging.   Yes, that is my game plan....stick with Maurine!!!!

Okay ONE MORE WEEK TO GO!!!  Stay healthy everyone!!!!

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Ran up  hill for a mile and then down, 3 miles total ,  my mile splits were 1-13:20  2- 11:20  3- 11:29 

I need to get off 4 pounds to be at my pre TOU weight

5 more days to go!!!!!  I am going to go look for dipping chocolate for my gummi bears!!

I am starting back on regular doses of Vit. I today, the heels are trying to talk to me. Thanks  for the gentle reminder Maurine!

Okay, I went out with Maurine tonight and did the same 3 mile loop and these were our splits, 1-12:13 2- 10:41 3-10:19  Maurine finished about 1 min before me and then took Odee out for another mile.  Now I need to start tapering.  I am going to do 3 miles tomorrow, and then decide how to finish up the week.

Today was a PERFECT day of nutrition and running!!  I hope the scale cooperates tomorrow!!

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Did a slow 2.20 run through the neighborhood.  I was bummed I woke up and was only down  .2 pounds after having a perfect day. Oh, well.... I am going to enjoy my taper this week!  

 

Have a great day everyone!

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