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Location:

Littleton,CO,USA

Member Since:

Aug 04, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

I've run off and on (more off than on) throughout my adult life. Most recently I started running in May of 2007.

5K PR: Colder Bolder in December 2009 in 22:50.

10k PR: Bolder Boulder in May 2009 in 48:06.13.

1/2 Marathon PR: Canyonlands Half-Marathon in March 2010 in 1:43:20.

Marathon PR: Newport (Oregon) Marathon in June 2010 in 3:42:17.

I have completed two full marathons.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Get back to consistent running.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 3:30 marathon.

Personal:

I grew up in Utah, but live in Colorado now.

I am married and am a working mother of four children, ages 9-19.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Nike Lunarracer Lifetime Miles: 284.91
Brooks Adrenaline Trail Lifetime Miles: 574.62
Brooks Green Silence Lifetime Miles: 681.13
Brooks Adrenaline 10 (2) Lifetime Miles: 424.52
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
9.250.7510.00

Easy run with 10 x 30 sec. @ 3K-10K pace. Average pace: 9:20.

Weather: 17°F, 69% humidity, minimal wind from the SE.

My head is a little stuffy and throat is a little sore, but I got outside and did some deep breathing of the cold air anyway. I actually think that doing that helps to keep my lungs and sinuses clear. It certainly empties my nose out.

My legs were a little tired when I started, but then I got going fairly well. I probably took the fast sections a little faster than I should have. My paces on the 10-30 sec. fast bits were: 6:45, 6:55, 7:01, 7:26, 7:07, 7:16, 7:14, 7:07, 7:05, 7:02. I really didn't think I was going quite that fast when I was doing them. I did on average 4 minutes of easy running between fast intervals (with nearly 3 miles at the beginning and about 2.5 miles at the end, all easy).

I'm trying to decide whether I should register for the Bolder Boulder this year, and if so whether I should get in a qualifying wave. For those of you who aren't familiar with the Bolder Boulder, it is a VERY POPULAR 10K race that is held in Bolder, CO every Memorial Day. I ran it for the first time last year. I would like to do it again, but my problem is that it is 9 days after my marathon. If you think you can run the race faster than 62 minutes, you can register for a qualifying wave, which requires that you show proof from a previous race of your ability to run the time you predict. Based on my recent half marathon performance, I could qualify for about a 49 minute time. If you're slower than 62 minutes, they have open waves that don't require qualification. I don't know whether I should try to "race" a 10K 9 days after my marathon, run a 10K as an easy pace 9 days after my marathon, or give up the whole idea and skip it this year. Because this race is so huge, I can't really wait until after my marathon to decide. Registration fills up before then.

Brooks Adrenaline Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments
From Snoqualmie on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 11:34:45 from 67.171.56.164

Nice miles today, Carolyn. I don't know what your recovery will be like, but mine is such that I would not do a 10K just 9 days after a marathon. I often cannot even walk properly for 3-4 days, and then the legs just really need a good long 2-3 weeks to repair everything. The standard advice I've read in mags and books is "one easy day of recovery for every mile raced." "Easy" meaning no speed work or hard long runs. You may get other advice; I am sure there are other points of view out there and there are some people in this world who race comfortably every weekend.

From jun on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 11:43:20 from 66.239.250.209

I was going to tell you to go for it, but Snoqualmie has gobs more experience than me and much better advice.

Great job today though.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 11:57:04 from 67.171.56.164

I have gobs "old lady" experience. lol Hopefully you'll get more input and know how to proceed.

From Bonnie on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 12:48:41 from 128.196.228.134

I wouldn't even try, but I know what my schedule looks like after a hard race, for my key 1/2 marathons I don't do anything fast (10K pace or faster) until 13 days out and I am assuming after the marathon I won't do anything fast for about 26 days (old school rule-of-thumb, but it works for me). I know there are many (Sasha included) that do ascribe to this, and everyone is different in their ability to recover, so you just need to find what works for you. You seem to recover pretty well, youth has its privilages ;)

If it were me I would volunteer on race day -- it is a good way to feel 'involved' and meet people; plus you will have great stories about your recent marathon when people ask if you are running it!

From JD on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 13:12:03 from 64.65.159.206

Good run today.

I wouldn't know what to tell you either. My first inclination was to say go for it. But, that is awfully soon after a hard marathon effort.

Sno - please don't refer to yourself as an "old lady", I'm only 5 years younger than you and I'm still trying to hold on to the illusion that I'm young.

From Metcalf Running on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 13:52:55 from 207.225.192.66

Would not even try to venture any advice on the run... but I think Sno and Bonnie have great advice. Hope you are not coming down with anything... drink lots of fluids!

From Bonnie on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 14:01:30 from 128.196.228.134

Actually (I can't seem to edit my post). I am pretty sure Sasha does not ascribe to my posted "recovery rule" of one day for every mile run. I forgot the "not".

From Tracy on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 14:33:05 from 209.175.177.37

My 2 cents isn't worth that much, but you could always just sign up for it and use it as a recovery run if you get to that day and are still in need of recovery. You might also find that you get to that day and you do feel like running fast (or faster).

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 15:41:53 from 198.241.217.15

Thanks for your advice, everyone.

I'm kind of leaning towards what Tracy said. I could register for the race, and then if I want to use it as a recovery run or if I want to skip it altogether, I still have that option. I don't lose anyting except $42. Whereas, if I don't register, then not running it is my only option come race day.

And my recovery was pretty quick after that half-marathon in Moab a couple of weeks ago.

But maybe I'm just being foolish. I've never tried to recover from a marathon before. And Kelli made some comment today about never doing back-to-back races again.

If it were any other 10K, I would just skip it, but this is a really cool race.

I guess I'll think about everyone's advice for a few days and then make a decision.

From april27 on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 23:04:13 from 99.188.251.180

I think you should run it at a comfy pace...

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