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December 2008

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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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I am in the hospital, I was watching Paul  and he had a horrible seizure that lasted about a half hour, there were about 16 people in the room trying to get it under control, they finally took him still seizing to have a cat scan and then he will go back to ICU, he was in a normal room looking forward to a release. I will keep you posted on his results. Sorry this is rushed and I am scared.

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 It was a nice run this morning, it will probably be another day in the hospital, I am glad I got my run in, it makes the day go alot better.

4:05 miles   Avg. Pace 12:09

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Did my same route I did yesterday, it was odd, I felt like I pushed harder,but it was almost exactly the same time.   My average pace was 12:10, yesterday it was 12:09.   It is hard to believe last July I ran a half marathon with an average pace of 10:33, I don't think I will be able to pull that off for Painters. That's okay with me, I enjoy my slow runs too. ( I say that like a 10:33 is fast, but it really is for me!  I thought I was Wonderwoman!)

ARe you all getting Christmasy?  I am going to decorate and put up my tree today!!!!  I am also going to go see Paul and Julie today!  Have a wonderful day!

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This is my 3rd day doing the same route.  I finally cut off a little time.  One thing that helped was not overdressing ( yes, Maurine, you can say, " I told you so!"  How much longer can this fabulous weather last??  It was perfect!

 

4 miles  46:43  Avg. Pace 11:41

Paul is back home now!  He is on 3 anti seizure meds for the moment, hopefully that will do the trick.

Have a great day!  I  hope Keli has posted her quote, it is always a great way to start the day!!  Did anyone go get their shake?  :)

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I went to the gym today!  That is pretty big for me, because I would really rather be outside running.  I did strength training and 3 miles on the eliptical machine. 

I have a full day today and our first Christmas Party tonight!  My parents are coming up from Torrey and we have the house all decorated for Christmas.  Paul hasn't had a seizure and so life is GREAT!!!  I hope you all have a fun festive weekend!!!

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A quick run before a busy day.  Julie, Paul's wife has organized a service project to give items to a homeless shelter, so we are off to deliever and go have breakfast with my family. 

Odee is doing 11 miles with Maurine today on Antelope Island.

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

****still no seizures!****

 

 

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Muarine and I did a nice hike up to the Bells Canyon Resivour.  It was a nice change from running, it is always nice to get out and chat with my dear friend! Thanks Maurine! I love you!

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I read Marion's blog yesterday and she had a goal of 35 miles this week and I thought it sounded like a good goal for me to, so thanks Marion!

I beat the storm!  I ran Holladay Blvd., a fairly flat course, I am going to run it all week if I can and see how my times look.

5 miles  -   Time   59:48  - Avg. Pace 11:57  -  11:20/ 12:03/ 11:47/ 12:30/ 12:06

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My focus this week is to do two a days, run in the morning and then at least 30 min. at the gym at night with Harold. It is so easy to sit our fannies on the couch at night and be lazy old folks, so this is our mission! Last night we went to the gym and did 30 min. on the elipitical machine.

This morning I did a muscle up class ( this deserves a huge hoorah!)  One hour of pure hell. Then since it was so icy out and I was already at the gym I did 3 miles on the treadmill, it took me 37 min., I couldn't go any longer, it was so painfully boring. Just plain ol' gave up.  My give a damn got busted!  ( Oh, do I love that phrase and song!)  I will go to the gym tonight and get the rest of my miles in.   I hope no one slipped on the ice this morning, and for those of you who ventured out, Yeah for you!!!!

 

 

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I called Maurine last night and asked her if she would help pace me for a "tempo" run, I have been running for years at my own slow pace and haven't paid much attention to all these training methods.  Maurine tried to explain a tempo run to me, but she got all fancy and most of it went over my head.  All I got out of it is a tempo run is a fast one, not a lollygag one.  So as far as I understand, I did a tempo run Monday, but I didn't do as "smart" as I did it with Maurine's expert guidance this morning.  On  Monday, I took off fast and ran out of steam at the end.  I did do an avg. pace of 11:57 ( I think that was what it was).  So here is my report of this mornings run!

I met Maurine at LaCocina at 6:15 this morning.  She said we are going to start with mile long warm up at about a 13 min. pace.  We did.  Then she said we are going to try and maintain an 11:00 min. mile pace for 3 miles and then a cool down of a 13min. mile for the last mile. We did. She was right on!   At mile 4 she had me push to a level 9 effort and told me to keep it up for a 1/4 mile and I kept it up for a bit and then got so out of breath that I had to slow down.  Thank you Maurine!!!!!  It was a fabulous run and well worth the bribe of a hot chocolate!!!!

5 miles   Time- 59:10  Avg. Pace 11:49    13:06/ 11:00/ 11:01/ 10:52/ 13:05  Yahoo!  Not to Shabby!!! 

 

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It aint happening today!  I made it to muscle up this morning, and I am swamped at work and have family obligations tonight. My 35 mile goal just got busted! 

Have fun baking and shopping and getting all Christmassy (  That is the Sara Palin in me!!!Baaahahahahaha!!!)

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I got up early to run so I could come home and get online and try and get Wicked tickets, but when I got back I couldn't find anything under $200, so it was all for nothing.  I even cut my run short. 

4 miles Time 50:07   13:02/ 12:18/ 12:32/ 12:13

I hope everyone has a nice long run tomorrow!

 

 

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Harold thought I was crazy this morning, he asked if I was going over to the gym to work out and I said, "No way!  I'm hitting the road!"  It was 22 degrees when I went out, pretty nippy!  I had to wear my yaxtrax, there was lots of black ice, so I ran very cautiously, I can still slip in my yaxtrax, but they do help a lot.

I am worried about a new little pain in my foot, I have noticed it for acouple of weeks, but am always afraid to give it a voice for fear it will give it more power. But it goes around my heel and along side my foot.  I still have PF( this is all on my left foot).  I can usually run thru the pain pretty well, but it bothers me all day, especially when I get up from sitting.  I have been told I have worn down the pads on my feet, due to age and running for so many years, I wonder if I have done something to the bone.  Oh, well, if it continues I will get it checked out.

5 miles   1:07

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It is snowing hard!  I went to muscle -up, I am not sure if I will get my run in today or not. I think my foot will enjoy a vacation today. 

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I thought it was 18 degrees this morning, but got in the car to drive to my flatter route and it was 14!!!!  I was plenty warm except for my fingers, I kept telling myself I would go to REI this morning and then I drove home and put on some old ski gloves and ran in my neighborhood and it they were toasty and warm.  To heck with paying the big bucks and having cool gloves, on those days it drops below 20, I will wear my old puffy ski gloves that have been sitting in a box unused in years!  My new Black Diamond jacket kept me toasty. This morning I wore my silk long underwear from REI (they are super thin) and then a cool max shirt and regular running pants and my new jacket, it is amazing how comfortable you can be with the right gear. Oh, I had on a head band and a beanie and a gaiter too.  TAAA DAA!!!  I wanted to make sure my gear was just right for the Bloggers Lehi run on SAT.!!  I can't wait!

Have a great day!!

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I did muscle up this morning, I am thinking that by taking a  break from running on Tue and Thur and doing muscle-up and yoga, my feet are going to thank me!

I am anxious to check on all your blogs and see what kind of winter runs you did today!

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This is hardly worth mentioning,but I did one mile on the indoor track at the gym, it is so windy and cold outside. I put off going so late, that was all I had time for.  I really needed a good workout to make up for all the holiday treats I am enjoying, but oh, well, Happy Holidays!

I am pooping out on the run tomorrow in Lehi, I think it is going to be real windy and stormy. Good luck to you die hards that make it, I will be anxious to get your report. Drive safe too! 

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I thought I would wake up to blizzard, it looked pretty good out so Harold and I took Odee for a mile walk in the park, and then we walked over to the spa and did 2 miles around the track and watched the little kids below playing Jr. Jazz.  We walked home and  I felt like I had just warmed up and the weather was unbelieveably nice so I took off and did a 4 mile run.  My heels were feeling  pretty bad though, I was doing the tip-toe run and dodging ice, a very pokey pace, but I enjoyed my run outside.  This was a super low mile week for me, I need to crank it up for Painters, I can't believe it is just around the corner, and I am not ready.

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A quick post before a busy day.  4 miles, it is a quess, I ran on the indoor track and did some eliptical and 50 sit ups. 

Have a great day!

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Muscle up is all today, gotta go to Costco and tie up all my lose ends!  It's Christmas Eve tomorrow!   Are you ready??  Have  Merry Day today!

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I had a great run this morning.  I wish I had brought shot blocs and water, I would have kept going but I was hungry and thirsty. I think today I am going to go buy myself a new fuel belt. I have never had one I have really liked, but I think I will try again

Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!!  I hope you all enjoy this time with your families!!!!

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Merry Christmas!!!  I got a fuel belt for myself yesterday and a case of shot blocks, and Harold got me a new Ipod for Christmas so I am all decked out for some great long runs this winter!

I am waiting for my children to come for brunch and then to go to my step kids house for dinner!  I wish you all a wonderful day with your families. Thanks for the friendship, you all have become such great friends.

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I got up this morning to run, got all dressed up in my winter gear and yaxtracks and went to the park with Odee, I was the first person to walk into the park, virgin snow, no tracks, I was wading in snow up to my knees, took one loop around the park and said FORGET IT!  Went home and have much munching on treats and lounging all day long!  I want these holidays over, so I can get back on track!!

Tomorrow I am going to the oval with Maurine and Gary and shooting for 15 miles!  Send your positive vibes my way, I am predicting great pain on the hard surface for these tender feet of mine!  I told Maurine to bring bribes of treats and BIG WHIP!

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Ran the Olympic Oval with Maurine and Gary, it was great!  It beat the outdoors all to heck today.  The plan was 15, but in my heart I knew if I did 13 I would be happy, so at 13.50 I finished.  We went to IHOP and had fun talking about all our running plans for 2009.

Harold and I went and saw Marley and Me.  It was so cute!

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Got up early and left in the dark with my little head light and my new fuel belt and went for a run, I did my ultra pace, slow, but super enjoyable.  It was warm enough I took off my hat and gloves.  I spent the time thinking about the realistic New Years Resolutions I want to make.  I am looking forward to a good 2009.  2008 was the most difficult year of my life, that of course was because of Paul's accident. Hopefully we will see some improvements with him and Ican  jump into my running and have a good year with that too. 

Have a great day!  Painters is around the corner!  I can hardly wait!

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Did Muscle-up this morning, and now I am off to Snowbird for my first massage of the season! 

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It looks like I have to go up to Snowbird again, just did a 1 mile jog around the park with Odee. 

We are babysitting grandkids tonight.  Hope you all have a Happy New Years!!!!

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