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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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Tue, Aug 19, 2008
Total Distance
4.84

I was a good girl today and got up at 6:00a with my hubby and was on the trail by 6:30, I saw Lisa and drove her to Jen's so I could at least say Hi to Lisa and welcome her home from Alaska. The chic's were running on the pavement, so I couldn't join them, I am being strict about my new "NO PAVEMENT" rule.  I ran the Cottonwood trail, that is the first time I have done it  in the morning for months, it was cool and you could feel the breeze from the river.  There were several runners out and I saw Alice and Jon on their bikes.  It only took me 10 minutes to drive there, it is not a big deal, I need to do this on a regular basis.  I went to the 3rd bridge and back.  4.84 miles in 1:16.  I think my day will be much better today.

BTW Paul was released from the hospital last night, he will have home health care come in take care of his IV.  Our fundrasier on Sept. 6th is looking better every day, I hope some of you can come. It will probably be an all day affair at the Bell Canyon Park in Sandy, but I will give you more details later.

 

Comments
From snoqualmie on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 10:33:35

Nice to see another "old gal" on the blogs! I'll be 50 this fall, and sometimes it feels like a lonely road with all these young runners around me and most of the running advice out there geared towards them. On the other hand, I avoid almost all the advice for "masters" because I get tired of people telling me to take it easy. Like they say, "do not go gently..."

Have a great week. :)

From marion on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 10:33:39

Great run!!! Did the heel behave? I am so glad that Paul is home :D ((((hugs)))) We have got the day slated for Paul! It will be so much fun :) Have a GREAT day!!

From leslie on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 10:59:42

Hey thanks for the note on my blog Washington gal! I am going to keep my eye on you, you have some awesome accomplishments. Have a great day!

Marion I will be so excited to see you at the fundraiser and meet your family if they come. It should be a fun time! You are a wonderful friend and I am so glad to know you!

From laurie on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 18:21:36

Oh leslie, I have been such a terrible blogger I didn't even know about the fundraiser. What are you doing and I would love to help out and come. And wow on Paul getting home, what a great feeling. :)

From tarzan on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 21:16:47

I'm still pouting that Leslie didn't rearrange her life around my Italy trip. But, I will be carbo loading for 2 weeks and working on speed while I am gone.

Good job on the Cottonwood Trail. I need to get over there again one of these nights.

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