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Location:

Mesa,AZ,

Member Since:

Apr 04, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Prs:

1 mile: 6:31

5K: 23:37

Half Marathon: 2:04

My first post-high school 5K, in which I thought I was going to die

The first time I won my age division. Yippee!

My first half marathon, in which I attack Sasha

The time I beat my high school PR for the 5K (as a 31 year-old mommy of 3!)

My first 5K barefooted

Short-Term Running Goals:

I'm just getting back into running after a long break to have my last child. I would like to race some 10Ks, a half, and a marathon in the next 2 years.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Be the oldest woman to complete a marathon. Yea! But hopefully I will also complete some BEFORE I geezer up, like, before I'm 40 for sure. I think it would be fun to dress up really strange for marathons, like impersonating celebrities and stuff. Except I don't really like celebrities, as a rule, so maybe I'll have to stick to the age old question of ninja, or pirate. I say ninja. *Hyah!*

Personal:

I am happily married to James W (Cool Runnings). We have 3 boys and 1 opinionated little girl. I love reading and I'm also a news junkie. I am a stinker.

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Mon, May 05, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
5.00	0.00	5.00

2.85 With Christine this morning

2.15 This afternoon on the treadmill. I am so happy to have the use of our treadmill back. It works beautifully! James had to do some complicated repair/replacement dealio, but it works great now.

James and I are both recovering from post-Sunday nap syndrome. We both got great, sumptuous naps yesterday and suffered the traditional Sunday night insomnia as a result. We are both flying high on about 4 hours of sleep today. Not good! Tonight we have vowed to go straight to bed when our oldest is down, around 8:30. We shall see. Hold me to it! And don't let me off the hook with the whole "but it really DOES take 20 min. to brush your teeth if you do a really good job" routine. One of the ironies of life is that the more tired you are, the longer it takes to get ready for bed. Why?

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00

Comments

From Christi on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 19:36:10

So true! I stall the most when I'm most tired. Good luck getting your ZZZ'ss... Love, The Princess of Pillows

From josse on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 19:41:55

My problem is that I can be dead tired before the kids are in bed and can't wind down after they are in bed.

From Michelle on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 19:54:22

I'm with Josse, I get tired right after dinner untill around 8:00 and then the family starts off to bed and it's like someone turned on the lights again. I think it's a nightshift thing.... or just a curse!

From Jody on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 21:18:08

Nice run -

I have the same problem as Josse & Michelle, If I get alone time I can go forever!

From Grant on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 21:29:42

Sorry about your post Sunday nap syndrome. I had some of that myself Sunday, so I couldn't sleep till 5 this morning, then I napped today. Probably won't be tired tonight. Pretty soon I'll be completely nocturnal...dilated eyes and stuff.

From Lybi on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 23:10:52

Yea! Look, I am doing it! I'm going to bed and it is only 8:10!

BTW, I read this book on helping your kids sleep, and it does say that the whole "second wind" thing is due to not getting to bed early enough. You'd think we all had an insane hobby that requires really early mornings or something, wouldn't ya?

From laura on Tue, May 06, 2008 at 00:46:58

Woohoo! Great run, Lybi!! Sorry about the awful night's rest.

From MichelleL on Tue, May 06, 2008 at 19:07:48

Good job going to bed early! I have the same issues with the Sunday sleep. The nap is so glorious until it messes with the nighttime sleep.

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