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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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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Mon, Jun 02, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
5.00	0.00	5.00

3 miles this morning at 9:29 pace on ave. All I can say is THANK GOODNESS for early mornings. It is so much cooler.

I am pretty happy with my pace because I think this is the first time an easy run has had a pace below 9:30 without much effort.

I am sleepy today. Has anyone ever had a 3 year-old wake up at 3:30 AM and INSIST that it is morning? Guess we put him to bed too early last night.

This week I am going to try for 35-39 miles. I've had 3 weeks in a row of 30-32 miles. Time to step it up in sleep and miles.

PM 2 more miles at 9:37 pace, barefoot. I am really feeling for all the fabulous runners on the blog who are struggling with injuries! Get well soon, everyone.

Night Sleep Time: 6.50	Nap Time: 19.00	Total Sleep Time: 25.50

Comments

From Lucia on Mon, Jun 02, 2008 at 13:59:08

Ha! Here I am complaining about my cat waking me up at 5... You definitely beat me on that one!

Best of luck stepping up those miles - you're totally ready!

From Michelle on Mon, Jun 02, 2008 at 14:35:59

Sleep is such a fine line to walk, but comes with such crazy consequenses (sp?)...... a little too much and I'm lazy and useless, a little not enough and I'm lazy useless and grumpy! Hope you get caught up! Your running is looking GREAT!!! My goal looks a little sheepish compaired to your but it will come back!

From Jody on Mon, Jun 02, 2008 at 18:41:42

Great run today! Good luck meeting your mileage goal!

From laura on Mon, Jun 02, 2008 at 22:33:05

Wow! Your mileage sure jumped up there without me realizing it! You're doing great!!!! I'm slowly trying to inch up my mileage.

YES, We HAVE had a child think that 3:30 was morning!!! Ugh!! That's when Cami got a clock right by her bed. She wasn't allowed to get out of bed until the clock said "6:00." It works REALLY well!! We only had a few mornings where we had to remind her that it wasn't 6 yet, so she had to get back in bed. Darker curtains might help too with the sun coming up earlier and earlier. Good luck! Luv ya.

From Carrie on Mon, Jun 02, 2008 at 23:44:44

Yep-South America. It is at Machu Picchu Peru. One of the most amazing experiences of my life.

I left an explanation of what is going on on my blog. Thanks for your note.

And way to go on your miles! You ROCK darlin'!! Nice job on the pace too. especially with little kids at home. You are my hero this week!

From linda10k on Wed, Jun 04, 2008 at 22:17:50

Great job getting those miles in. Good luck with your mileage this week.

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