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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
Total Distance
0.50

Ahhhh....the stars finally aligned and I got to get out and MOVE! :)

Went for a walk with the kiddos - 2 older ones on bikes and the 2 younger ones in the jogging stroller. I was out for a total of an hour, and at noon it's pretty hot - but when the sun went behind a cloud it felt great. I jogged/shuffled a couple of downhill/flat portions, so I'm giving myself a 1/2 mile for the effort :)

Feels good to get out, and I've honestly been doubting my ability to run lately, but today renewed my confidence in myself! I just need a bit more recovery time before I start pushing myself AND I need my baby to find a sleep schedule. He sleeps well, but it's kind of all over the place so I never know if he's going to be 'up' or not in the morning (whether or not he'll behave/sleep if I leave him with dad). I guess I really can't complain for him only being 2 weeks old!

A sweet picture a day keeps the frowns away :)


Mizuno Inspire II Miles: 0.50
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 15:02:22 from 65.191.108.72

The pix made me smile! I have the cutest nephew in the world :-)

Glad the stars aligned and you got out with everyone. Nice workout in the summer heat of the day.

From KP on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 15:29:01 from 65.208.22.25

wahoo for .50!!!

sweet, sweet, sweet pic. he is so precious.

From Calvin on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 15:30:12 from 66.133.117.3

That is one cute baby.

Way to ease back into working out.

From Metcalf Running on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 15:32:27 from 63.240.133.93

Nice getting out and moving, but give yourself sometime, it's only been 2 weeks for heaven sake!!

Beautiful baby boy!!

From RAD on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 15:32:49 from 67.172.229.125

QP - little D has the most amazing Pirate Auntie as well :)

KP - funny how excited we can be over 1/2 mile, huh? You'll have to check out FB - I put more up there.

Cal - we have a saying around here "there is only one beautiful baby in the world, and every mother has it!" So, thanks :)

From RAD on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 15:33:35 from 67.172.229.125

Lori, will do! I just couldn't help it on some of the downhills...walking was too slow and hard. It was easier to let the feet run a bit :)

From Nancy on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 18:46:04 from 76.27.19.206

I'm glad you are able to get out. Who is taking such cute pictures?

From Smooth on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 19:24:31 from 174.23.191.197

YAY!!! SO HAPPY you got out! SWEET SWEET Baby Adam!!! Can't wait to see and hold him!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 08:52:53 from 24.8.167.243

That really is a sweet picture.

From Merri on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 11:21:21 from 160.7.252.148

What a sweetie pie!

From calliej on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 11:48:14 from 97.126.147.223

What a beautiful baby!!!

Women, you just had a baby!!! You need to give your body time to heal! Hang in there. I haven't had a baby, so I don't know what my excuse is! I am feeling the need for a strong running partner.

Hope he figures out his sleeping for you. :)

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 12:49:40 from 67.42.27.114

Cute, indeed.

From Brent on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 14:35:09 from 76.8.201.223

Devine, sweet pic, 200 commando points for getting out and about.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From RAD on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 18:25:17 from 67.172.229.125

Nancy, my friend that used to live near me offered to do these pictures as a baby gift. The one of my profile pic was a different lady.

Smooth, can't wait to see you either!

Carolyn, thanks :)

Merri, thanks, we like him.

Callie, Oh I'm really not doing much - just a walk around the hood :)

Paul, thanks!

Brent, thanks & I'll take those commando points, it honestly hasn't been as easy as I remember! Four kids is DEFINITELY my limit.

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