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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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Sat, Feb 07, 2009
Total Distance
8.20

Woke up  feeling much better today, I decided to take Odee over to the PR trail, Harold was going to go skiing, but decided to bike with me.  We did nice easy run, it was overcast, but no rain, the temp. actually was perfect.  I did a little bit of speed work, getting my pace down into the 8's and 9's for short little spurts, but for the most part it was a nice leisurely run. Alot of runners were out today, I think everyone is thinking spring and getting ready for the running season, it was a fun atmosphere.  I was glad to get out of my 2 day funk!  Happy Days!!!  I am dieing to hear how my little Marion and Maurine did today and get the details on the Lehi running group.  I thought of you all today, but was glad I made the decsion to take an easy day today, it was perfect!!

Comments
From Marion on Sat, Feb 07, 2009 at 18:24:44

What a PERFECT day! Running alone can be sheer heaven! I am starting to really enjoy that time to myself. Now don't get me wrong, I love to run with friends and it can't be beat, but there is much to be said for doing your own thing. Nice quick paces. Way to go!

From leslie on Sat, Feb 07, 2009 at 18:28:44

I agree Marion, it is AWESOME to run with friends, but on some days it is AWESOME to run alone, today just had to be a no pressure day, and it served me well. YOU are a ROCK STAR!!!! SO SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!

From Smooth on Sat, Feb 07, 2009 at 19:36:43

Hey, I am so happy you had a NICE run with Harold. AWESOME JOB kicking in some 8's and 9's. Those runs where you go by feel with a positive attitudes are the BEST kind, aren't they? Keep up the good work. Your training is moving forward nicely. Many HAPPY running and GREAT race year ahead!!! O, thanks for thinking of us. I just love the friendships we share. Y'all such a blessing to me!!!

From Kelli on Sat, Feb 07, 2009 at 19:37:18

Hey, there, great run!!! I am glad you and Harold headed out, it was actually pretty nice weather!

From tarzan on Sat, Feb 07, 2009 at 20:57:37

I'm glad you and your little family all got to run together and I'm glad you are out of your funk! Let's plan our dinner and signup for one night this week - maybe Wednesday and we can measure before dinner.

From kristel on Sun, Feb 08, 2009 at 08:54:45

Sounds like a great running day! I love that nice spring weather.

From Teena on Sun, Feb 08, 2009 at 23:09:29

Sounds like a perfect run.

Way to push the pace a bit. Very very cool ... but be careful!!

Hope you have had a GREAT weekend.

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