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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, Feb 04, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
5.00	0.00	5.00

Day one of the sleep challenge with the famed Shuffling Sista!

I got 8:10 last night, which is respectable, but I am hoping to get more tonight. I really want to be rested enough to increase my mileage. Last week was 28. From now until the Striders Half (april 5th) I plan to keep it above 30, and hopefully up to 40 for all of March. I will need fabulous recovery to pull that off without hitting any snags.

45 min. walking with Sam & the dog.

The above was supposed to be on Sunday's entry. Oops!

5 Miles outside with my beloved dog. It was quite a PR for him. I stopped to give him water a couple of times, but I'm really proud of him. Ave. pace was 10:37, including stops for Sparky's VPBs. Dogs have it easy.

Night Sleep Time: 8.17	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 8.17

Comments

From Christi on Sun, Feb 03, 2008 at 23:16:36

Snikes! I got ya, but just by a bit! I am concerned however that you will be motivated to cream me now that you have those new awesome mileage goals!! You are on fire girl!! You're going to have a wonderful week!

From Michelle on Mon, Feb 04, 2008 at 03:52:26

Hey I'm just catching up... Sounds like you had some interesting runs... no more running at night alone! Reading that just gave me the creeps. I hope you aren't having scary dreams or anything? But I do hope that you are enjoying the sleep challenge! You guys are going to be running great with all that extra snoozing going on!!

From Christi on Mon, Feb 04, 2008 at 12:18:26

Ok- I was confused by the Sun/ Mon day switch-a-roo post, but I get it now! Sorry, I got in a tad more again last night. Maybe this is meant to be 'cause you are a MUCH better debater than I and already a pro at arguing w/ Sasha...I have been considering good controversial topics for me if I lose... like POLITICS perhaps, that's always guaranteed to draw blood! hee hee...

From andee on Mon, Feb 04, 2008 at 17:54:33

I think your sleep challenge is great! You've set some great goals for the next couple weeks. You are going to be so ready for the Striders 1/2. Keep up the good work!

From Clay on Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 10:06:21

Lybi,

Is strider's half in St George, and if so I was wondering if I can still get in or do they fill up pretty quick?

From Lybi on Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 11:27:30

Clay, that would be so awesome if you would run it! It's not in St. George, though. I think it is up in Ogden, actually.

You can look up the info at http://www.stridersrunning.com/2008_winter_racing_circuit

Hope to see you there!

And thanks Andee! If you like it A LOT, you can participate next week! I need to do it for at least 3 weeks, so I can really get in the habit of going to bed earlier.

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