I'm not crazy...I'm just bored!!

March 28, 2024

Recent EntriesHomeJoin Fast Running Blog Community!PredictorHealthy RecipesRAD's RacesFind BlogsMileage BoardTop Ten Excuses for Missing a RunTop Ten Training MistakesDiscussion ForumRace Reports Send A Private MessageWeek ViewMonth ViewYear View
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20092010201120122013201420152016201720182019
15% off for Fast Running Blog members at St. George Running Center!

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.

Favorite Blogs:

Click to donate
to Ukraine's Armed Forces
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
Total Distance
0.00

For all y'all who actually read ALL of my report - you deserve a medal! :)

Spin class - I asked the teacher to be nice, but he wasn't. luckily, I can adjust my bike to whatever level I want :) Saved by a poopy diaper with 5 min left of class.

Masters swim - new teacher, good workout. love doing the no impact cross training. my legs feel almost functional...until I go downstairs :) 1300 yds with a finishing fast 200 @ 3:35, not fab, but hey the way I feel today I'm not going to complain! My endurance is gone :)

What's grosser than gross? digging in your swim bag to pull out your suit to hang it up to dry and you grab the wettest thing in there and it is your shirt from spin class...nice :)

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From DaleG on Mon, May 21, 2012 at 12:52:24 from 71.199.57.238

Wow, Rachel!!! Nice job today.

From Smooth on Mon, May 21, 2012 at 13:00:58 from 174.27.212.157

Yes I read every word of your novel report. It took me 30 min. to finish! I am a SLOW reader! Hehe! Now where is my medal? Speaking of medal...finally Ogden has a NICE looking medal...nicer course and beautiful weather than in the last 5 years that I ran it! :)

Can't believe you're already spinning and swimming! Take it easy with the recovery stuff! Hope you're still basking in the glory of your triumphant epic race! Where in the house are you displaying your trophy? You better make more room 'cause you'll be bringing home more hardwareS!!! :)

From RAD on Mon, May 21, 2012 at 16:40:08 from 98.202.23.178

Dale, thanks. It felt good to move again...just no impact!

Smooth, 30 min for that report would be a QUICK read :) I'm loving the post-race glow, but already want to get back out there :)

From Toby on Mon, May 21, 2012 at 20:12:19 from 199.101.229.6

You are officially NUTSO!!! Take a recovery day(s) or better yet a WEEK! :)

From prestonmadera on Mon, May 21, 2012 at 23:07:02 from 24.10.186.194

The race report was great, no need to apologize!

From Bec on Tue, May 22, 2012 at 12:39:57 from 68.206.133.141

two words: CALM DOWN.

I know you to well, you will try to recover somewhat this week, I hope!! You are crazy, and I LOVE it! You are just excited to get running again so you can yet see more PRs. :)

From RAD on Tue, May 22, 2012 at 12:59:09 from 98.202.23.178

Toby, this IS my recovery :)

Preston, I'm long winded...what can I say. But, it is the only place I 'journal' so sometimes it gets a little lengthy.

Becca, I am recovering :) I'm not running - that is recovering, right? :) Yes, I've already got a plan mapped out for SGM...I was thinking I should start this week, until I realized THAT would be crazy :) Spin and swim it is!

From prlman on Tue, May 22, 2012 at 13:07:32 from 24.2.66.149

Perfect recovery pace :) at least you didnt reach in your bag and find the poopy diaper ha ha

Add Your Comment.
  • Keep it family-safe. No vulgar or profane language. To discourage anonymous comments of cowardly nature, your IP address will be logged and posted next to your comment.
  • Do not respond to another person's comment out of context. If he made the original comment on another page/blog entry, go to that entry and respond there.
  • If all you want to do is contact the blogger and your comment is not connected with this entry and has no relevance to others, send a private message instead.
Only registered users with public blogs are allowed to post comments. Log in with your username and password or create an account and set up a blog.
Debt Reduction Calculator
Featured Announcements
Lone Faithfuls
(need a comment):
Recent Comments: