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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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Thu, May 22, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
5.00	0.00	5.00

3 miles outside alone. What a beautiful morning--so cool and humid. Reminded me of the beach for some reason. Hope we get rain.

I run right after James gets back from his run every day, and he scared me a little today by telling me that he saw a real mountain lion not half a mile from our house. I've heard of mountain lion sightings close by, but I've never believed them. We live in a city! Anyway, although I was scared and alone, I was also very curious, so I ran over to where James said he saw it. With about 100 yds. from the "sighting" my feet just stopped without my permission and turned me around. I've got kids. I have to live. : ). By the way, let's not bring it to James' attention that I went looking for the mountain lion. I doubt he would be pleased.

2 BAREFOOT miles outside in the RAIN! 9:29 pace on average. Yippeeeee! It was puddle splashing fun. You've got to try it. Make sure you know your route really well, though. It would be harder to see glass and stuff.

I really like barefooting. I wish I could transition to running barefoot all the time. The thing that keeps me from doing it is that then I feel like I have to run the same little .5 mile loop all the time. I don't feel safe just taking these bare puppies wherever because of the possibility of broken glass.

Have I ever mentioned how much I HATE broken glass? I HATE IT! Whoever invented glass should be forced to eat it every day for breakfast, with no sugar.

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

Comments

From Kim on Thu, May 22, 2008 at 10:14:42

Don't worry Lybi, it's our little secret! BTW: We have the rain you are looking for, it was kind of fun to run in it this morning. But don't tell Tom I said that, or he might think I want to do it all the time. Another little secret for us.

From Big Bro (or Hubby?) on Thu, May 22, 2008 at 10:18:55

Big brother is watching/reading you know! Gotta guard those secrets closely! :)

From dave holt on Thu, May 22, 2008 at 10:26:50

1984 or 2008?

From James W on Thu, May 22, 2008 at 10:54:19

Grrrr! Some secret - put it right on the blog . . . that's it, you're in trouble, missy!

From Grant on Thu, May 22, 2008 at 13:49:24

No getting eaten by mountain lions, Libby. That will prevent you from accomplishing even your short term running goals!

From Christi on Thu, May 22, 2008 at 16:35:32

I gotta admit, I'd probably want to see it too, scary as it sounds! Like when snorkeling in Hawaii, at first I was scared of sharks- by the end of the week I was LOOKING for them! BTW- how is your little guy today?

From Adam rW on Thu, May 22, 2008 at 16:51:13

So I guess I’m an activist at heart. I noticed we’ve only had 13 votes but 144 views and there are more of you out there. I know some people don’t use the discussion board of the blog so I’m posting this comment on everyone’s blog that has updated in the last few days or so to bring your attention to both the discussion section and the mileage board. Please read the discussion here (http://fastrunningblog.com/forum/index.php/topic,324.0.html) and then vote here (http://fastrunningblog.com/forum/index.php/topic,348.0.html) if you have an opinion. If you already voted, I am sorry about the “spam.” Thank you!

From Lybi on Thu, May 22, 2008 at 23:26:26

Doh! I was ratted out. Big brother is to blame, as usual.

Christi-Adam is just fabulous! *Sigh of relief* Maybe someday he'll be one of those circus performers who swallow nails and stuff. A mother can only dream...NOT! I think I should've known that it was all going to be okay because of how panicked I was. Everytime I have been faced with a true life-threatening emergency, I have suddenly become calm and known exactly what to do.

From Christi on Fri, May 23, 2008 at 00:00:29

Good! I'm glad to hear he is OK!

From Mom on Fri, May 23, 2008 at 00:03:17

So glad he is doing well, which means the mother is doing better too. Love you.

You and your mountain lion. I remember when some walkers said they saw a mountain lion laying on your roof. Too exciting for me.

From Christi on Fri, May 23, 2008 at 09:43:03

So tomorrow is RACE DAY?! You're gonna do MARVELOUS! Can't wait to read the report. GOOD LUCK!!

From sarah on Fri, May 23, 2008 at 20:00:31

Ditto your mother's comment...i remember that well too...maybe since I panicked we should have known it wasn't life threatening..of course I remember you being calm but now I know why...you have a secret (no so any more) passion for close encounters with wild life. Good luck on your race tomorrow..I hope you run like a cheetah or should I say mountain lion?

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