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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
Tue, Nov 18, 2008
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.050.007.05

Easy/Progression Run. Average pace: 9:52.

Outside temp 53°F

This was supposed to be an easy run, but it was actually kind of hard for the first half because there was a moderate wind from the south and the first half was mostly uphill and going south into the wind. I kept going looking forward to turning the corner at the half way point and heading north, downhill, with the wind behind me.

My split times were 10:25, 10:41, 10:25, 9:44, 9:16, 8:57, 9:40.

The last mile was slower because it had more uphill and came south again.

I ate some cookies yesterday that I shouldn't have. I've got to do better today. I'd like to lose 5 lbs. in the near term, and then maybe another 10 after that in the longer term.

Saucony Omni 6 Miles: 7.05
Night Sleep Time: 6.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.50
Comments
From Snoqualmie on Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 10:18:46

That looks like a great workout!

From Meadow on Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 10:33:23

Nice workout! You burned those cookies off for sure :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 11:03:59

Even with all the running, if I eat cookies or other junk, I still gain weight. I think my body is too used to the running and I don't vary the pace or any other variable much. I'm going to work on making my Saturday long runs longer. Maybe that will help the weight come off.

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 12:24:48

I know people say it's a calories in/out equation, but I do not think it's that simple. Our bodies are so complex, we are not a set of brass scales. For example, I think that overloading on simple carbs, especially for people who eat that way 3x a day, gets too much insulin going. Insulin doesn't care about the math; it just says "store fat now!!" And as long as I'm spouting off my personal opinions ;) I also think that a lack of vegetables creates cravings. There are a gazillion micro-nutrients in vegetables that we need, and the message that goes to the brain if we don't get them just says "eat more." Are you still reading? (I'm used to eyes glazing over when I get going about this stuff.) So just one more, ok? I think the delay in satisfaction after eating is way underestimated. So not only do I not feel like I've had enough to eat (when I have) but I have the added disincentive of dirty dishes and other chores awaiting me when I declare the meal to be "over." Best to plan an easy chore or a fun chore (blogging!) right after meals. Ok. I'll stop now. :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 12:29:04

I agree that it's not as simple as calories in/out. And my eyes didn't glaze over. I read the whole thing. Twice.

I do need to eat more vegetables. I'm pretty good about eating lots of fruit, but I struggle to eat enough vegetables.

From solemate on Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 13:47:01

Great workout. I am glad you are feeling better. It might not be as simple as in/out, but don't discount the number of calories you eat. I think I eat rather healthfully, yet I still have to be mindful of the amount I put into my body on a daily basis. I am acutely aware of this and am keeping track of the calories consumed. Down 3 pounds in two weeks. Yippee!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 15:24:18

Congratulations on your 3 pound weight loss, Solemate. I've lost 55 pounds in the last year and a half, but I'd like to lose about 15 more, and I've been stuck in one place for about a month now. I know the problem is that I've been relatively careless about my eating. If I can just buckle down and be good, I feel like I can get rid of that last 15 pounds.

From solemate on Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 15:55:16

That is a huge accomplishment. Congratulations to you for sticking with it. Steady does it; just like running a marathon!!

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