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Location:

Herriman,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

St George Marathon: 3:23:54 (10/6/12)

Half IM: 5:44:03 (8/25/12 - course was long!)

25K trail - Buffalo Run (16.5) 2:34:50

Half Marathon: American Fork - 1:30:44 6/23/12

Spectrum 10K 43:42 3/17/2012

Best 5K: Spanish Fork 21:55 05/30/09

Short-Term Running Goals:

Okay, so for 2013 I am going to have FUN! Not that running isn't always fun, but I had a wonderful breakthrough year last year and I want to play this year :) AND get faster! So, my first goal I'm going to put out there is my yearly mileage goal.
It is 2,186 miles from my driveway to my sister (QP's) driveway! I want to spend this year on a virtual trek cross country running those miles. So, that is how far I will run in 2013...from my house to QPs. It will take all year and yes, this is measured on Hwys so it isn't really exactly how I COULD run it, but good enough. 43 miles/week...totally doable, and a fun goal to track how far I've traveled as I go along. Who knows...maybe I'll even run PAST her house :)

I will do more trail runs, Boston, Pacing duties, another Half IM and some other tris. I'm excited for this next year and look forward to having fun with all of you out on the roads, and trails! Maybe bag a few peaks this year too!!

Long-Term Running Goals:

Big Dreams: 5K in 20:2X; 10K in 39:XX; Half in 1:29:XX; Full in 3:15:XX; complete the Rim2Rim2Rim run and not die; Comrades; Iron(wo)Man.

Run for the rest of my life!

Personal:

4 children: twelve, eight, five and baby Fartlek - 2 1/2. Wonderful supportive husband that lets me drag him and the family all over for race after race!

Finished 13 marathons and LOVE running that distance! I'm definitely hooked to the marathon monster and hope to constantly improve my endurance, speed and stay injury free!

I've also found a love of trail running! I hope to keep improving on this front.

After being injured with a broken foot at the first of 2012 I found a tri group and started training with them and am now loving tris! The half IM was harder than I'd ever imagined...and am ready to do it again. I'll earn my bike butt and someday have enough time to train for a full IM.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
BIKE MILES Lifetime Miles:						1168.40
LUCY MILES Lifetime Miles:						25.25
Adidas Lifetime Miles:						319.66
Orange II Lifetime Miles:						390.41
Boston Mizuno Lifetime Miles:						568.97
Fargo Nikes Lifetime Miles:						500.03
BEANS Lifetime Miles:						755.00
Orange Bostons Lifetime Miles:						527.59
Solomon Trail Lifetime Miles:						363.98
PI Tri Shoes Lifetime Miles:						4.00
Boston Mizuno 10s Lifetime Miles:						140.75
New Orange Lifetime Miles:						157.05

Wed, Feb 08, 2012

Total Distance

5.00

Oh, I really needed todays workout! Had a hard mental day yesterday, but having a great dinner and going to bed early has made today SO much better...so far.

Woke up at 5AM ready to wake up, not tired! I guess going to bed early does help. When I got to the gym Kelli was there and I was SO happy! I've needed a good chatty run lately, thanks Kelli! It really made such a HUGE difference to have you there! I did one mile @ 6% at 5.5 mph, then I graduated to 4%! YAY! next 3 miles under 10mm. I would start at 6.0mph then increase the pace the last 1/4 mile.

Spin class (didn't have time for all 5 miles before class, because I still have to walk .1 between miles to recover and I left my water in the car so I had to run out and get it before I started). I love this class. Danielle is a crazy teacher! awesome muscle work and butt in the saddle for the first 30 minutes!

Went to the TM to finish my last mile before heading home, I was late, so I figured I'd push the pace a bit (still @ 4%). Started at 6.0mph and every tenth I'd increase speed a tenth. I figured I might just be able to nail a sub 9mm...so I sped up the last .2ish so I could. I think I was about 1-3 seconds over, but since it took some time to ramp up to the speed and incline I needed I'm callin it a sub 9mm!! Been a long time since that happend :)

Thanks to Kelli I found where elevation gain is on the TM! over 1200 feet in 5 miles today, nice! I can't imagine what the 5 miles at 6% is!!!

At home I did my 60/60/60 planks with 20 push-ups 5X. I made sure all the bathroom doors were shut before I started - I'm a quick learner :)

Cookie, Cookie Miles: 5.00

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

Comments

From DaleG on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 11:56:44 from 71.199.57.238

Wow, nice workouts today. Good job shutting all the doors to the bathroom. LOL

From Rachelle on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 12:11:28 from 159.212.71.17

Nice workout! It is always nice to have a treadmill partner to chat with. :)

From RAD on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 12:20:55 from 98.202.23.178

Dale, I guess if it is going to happen now is the time - holes are already in the ceiling :)

Rachelle, I've been lonely in my running since I can't get outside with the groups, so I was happy to have the company! Running is my social time and I miss it when I can't socialize. Another reason I don't like to go fast - can't talk :)

From Scott Wesemann on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 12:21:59 from 205.158.160.209

Running with someone else always makes it more enjoyable and the time really flies. Good start to your day.

From RAD on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 12:29:55 from 98.202.23.178

Scott, yes it does! I've missed running with people. I'm getting so used to all this incline I think I might actually brave Mt Wire with the boys club when I'm allowed outside.

From Scott Wesemann on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 12:31:11 from 205.158.160.209

You should. Mt. Wire would be a really good one for you. Let me know. ;)

From RAD on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 13:12:00 from 98.202.23.178

Scott, I've got about 10 days left on TM probation...then I should be ready for the road! I might chicken out until I can see the snow has melted up there :)

From Scott Wesemann on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 13:18:37 from 205.158.160.209

I'm sure I will be up there enough that I can give you an update on the conditions. Usually there is a nice packed trail all the way to the top.

From Toby on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 13:40:07 from 199.101.229.254

5 miles already! Wowzer girl, you are going to be back in no time! Want to do 14/15 miles on Saturday??? :)

From RAD on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 13:57:05 from 98.202.23.178

Scott, keep me posted...I am a pansy you know! :)

Toby, I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to! Are you doing them outside? I'm still on TM probation. I have to do one full week of 4% grade, then 2% grade with no pain issues before I am released to full outside enjoyment. I will, however, be running OUTSIDE on my birthday (next Wed) - trying to find a good long uphill route!

From allie on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 20:34:57 from 97.126.211.101

nice workouts today! you seem to be making great progress. way to maximize the workout AND the fun while you are confined to the TM.

From Smooth on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 23:28:16 from 76.1.85.84

Glad you got a treadmill buddy in Kelli today!!! You are following your TM regiment to the T!!! Good girl! And hooray for keeping the bathroom safe from Baby Fartlek! :)

From Steam8 on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 11:30:57 from 166.70.55.77

5 miles!!!!!!! WOOO HOOOOOO!!!! Your posts always make me laugh! I wish I lived close enough to hit the gym with you and Kelli. How fun!

From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 14:18:18 from 152.26.59.252

Wow- you've had a crazy week!

I'm glad you're making progress on the treadmill.

From RAD on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 16:17:27 from 98.202.23.178

Allie, I think when I finally get outside I'm going to have to drag a TM outside!!

Smooth, darn kiddos...always making life fun for us and keeping us on our toes! :)

Amy, we'll just have to meet in the middle for some long Saturday runs!

QP, yes, crazy week to say the least! TM's are of the devil!

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