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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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Fri, Nov 14, 2008
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3.000.003.00

This was a confidence building run for me, and I enjoyed it a lot.  I ran alone, no dog dragging me and no little boy trying to break a world record.  This was my longest run since my ankle sprain, and it held up just great!  I didn't bring the garmin, so I didn't know how fast (or how SLOW, I should say) I was going.  I just ran by feel.  It was nice, the only thing that felt a little different than a couple of months ago is that my legs felt a little bit heavier...which is probably true.  (Too many twinkies, well, not twinkies, but I have been eating a LOT because it is the only way to keep from getting sick.)

Ideally, I think I'd like to run about 4 miles a day.  I'll only be able to do it if I run slow, though. 

And just for fun, here are some pictures of my sons trying to make faces resembling their jack-o-lanterns:

 Sam is a bit of a stinker (where does he get THAT from?).

Joey has Bambi eyes.

Adam is angelic.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From James W on Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 13:38:57

He he :) I love you and our boys. I think your idea is a good one - perhaps you should focus on just doing distance and not worry about time or pace so that you don't feel any pressure.

From Kristina on Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 14:22:25

Wow! I'm so impressed! When I was in your situation (am I allowed to say the P word yet?) I was basically a sick, puking beached whale. Then I discovered orange juice and I was an exhausted orange juice guzzling beached whale. I think it is awesome that you are running through this most awfullest of stages. I really don't like being sick so those first three months were really awful for me. Congrats and way to be tough!

From huans32 on Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 15:26:02

Keep it up Lybi. The slower paces is for sure the key to going farther. Great run. Hope you are feeling better.

From air darkhorse on Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 19:57:28

Confess Lybi.. Where are the twinkies? Personally, I like mine deep fried. Yummm!

From Camille on Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 11:04:14

hey you! Cute pictures! I love it... Good for you on your mileage too. I think you rock! I've been bad lately, eating too many cookies... and unlike you, I don't have a good excuse, nor can I do anything to burn off the cookies. You are awesome!

From Lyndsay on Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 00:31:40

Lybi! This is totally unrelated to blogging or running, but sometimes this is a reliable way to leave you a message. :) I was super sick today. And I never did get through to either lady we wanted to visit today. Sigh. So I will call you Monday and we will work out another plan. Maybe visit Tuesday before Kim?

From walter on Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 02:59:05

Can I count this as my visit for this month Lybi? lol jk You live to far away from my ward or stake. Good miles today. Keep up the good work.

From Christi on Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 00:42:40

Adorable. And Joey looks like you! Great job with the ideal prego run! Too bad you don't live closer to my friend Heather, she would be the perfect prego running partner for you!

From Sasha Pachev on Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 16:33:22

Time to update the blog.

From Christi on Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 13:42:56

I second Sasha- time for an update! Just checking in to see how your Thanksgiving was. Take care prego!

From laura on Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 22:24:00

So, did you get a chance to run in Texas? It sure was wonderful to see you in AZ!!! Thanks for the yummy food and the wonderful time visiting! I love you!!!

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