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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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Now that my runs are done for the year, I am going to focus on getting these last few pounds off and following Sashas plan to run 4 miles 6 times a week.

I have been thinking a bit about my DNF in ST. George and I have decided it was really very liberating to think that I could drop out without feeling quilty, I think being 53 years old and all the marathons under my belt made it easy for me to say " okay, this one is  not working for me today, I'm done".  I had a great weekend with my husband, a fun story to tell, and am looking forward to my next run in the Spring. I think my Give a Damn got Busted and it was all Good!!!  Thanks Marion for introducing me to my new favorite song!!!

 

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Today is the beginning of my new post marathon plan.  4 miles 6 days a week and following the core plan!  I am embaressed at the weight I have gained over these last 2 weeks with TOU and St. George.

My garmins face fell off  while running in St. George so I am guessing,  I think I did 4 miles in 46 min. I did exactly what Sasha recommended, no walking breaks, just a nice easy pace I could maintain for 4 miles.

Today I am 12.2 pounds away from my goal.  YIKES!!!  How did I let that happen????  I really feel it!!!

As far as stiffness, I feel pretty good, but then I only did a half a marathon....

Hope all you St. Georgers are taking it easy for a few days!!!!!

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I did my 4 mile loop, the heels were tender, I was one minute slower today.  It took 47 min.  I need to do more cross training....   I need another hour or more of exersize.  I am trying to figure out how all you young moms get so many hours in  a day.  I think I need to get up earlier and stop being such a whimp!

Nutrition was good yesterday.

9.8 lbs away from my goal! (2.4 lb. loss from yesterday)

 

 

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I ran with the chicks this morning. I did an honest 4 miles in 52 min.  My guessing  on Mon and Tue were off  a bit.  These chicks will keep me on the right track!  A great morning run, I am going to plan on going with them every Monday, I will enjoy having that to look forward to..

My nutrition was at about a 7 yesterday, too much diet coke and not enough water.

9.2 pounds away from my goal (  down .6 from yesterday)

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The heels are sure acting up, but I am not going to stop running, I think I need to go get the plantar brace thing from Wasatch Running, my friend Ardath said it is helping her. I figure 4 miles a day can't hurt my feet, so I am not quitting. I have stopped taking Vit. I, I am trying to save that for long runs and races, my hubby is afraid it will ruin my stomach.   I will figure this out yet. 

I need to send my garmin in, I am not sure of my time this morning, forgot to look at the clock before I ran out the door.

My nutrition was good except for the pink cookie Jen brought me and my Cafe Rio Salad...okay, I guess my nutrition was pretty lame.... but I got away without gaining, today I will Nazi about my nutrition!

9.1 away from my goal  ( .1 down from yesterday)  Whew!  That was close!!

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4 mile run up to the Canyon Raquet Club and back. 

Nutrition was pretty good yesterday, about an  8, but the scale didn't show me any love.....

9.0 to goal  ( .1 down from yesterday)

My big test is to see if I can get thru the weekend without blowing it.  I have a birthday party Sunday. 

I am looking forward to a chilly Breast Cancer run/walk tomorrow! 

Everyone have a great weekend!!

PS  I took my Vit. I and my heels felt much better, plus recommited to doing my exersizes!  I love doing the ice, so I am faithful about that.  I will get this taken care of!!

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Yoohoo!   A fun morning with Marion, Maurine and Kelli at the Breast Cancer walk at Liberty park. It was fun to meet Kelli in real life!  We lucked out on the weather, it started raining just as we finished.   

Harold and I and Odee walked, while the other girls ran.  It was great, a lot of people came out to support Breast Cancer, it was fun to be a part of all the excitement. 

We loved the signs.... Bosom Buddies and Save Second Base, everyone sure had a positive attitude!

Thanks Marion for letting us be a part of the event! 

 

 

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