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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

Mon, Oct 18, 2010

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
3.78	0.00	3.78

Easy run.

7:21 am, 37° F, 71% humidity, winds calm.

Ten days. It has been ten days since I last ran. Look what I have been reduced to. I feel like I'm starting over. The test will be to see whether I can pull myself together and build back up over the coming months.

I'm still kind of sick, but last night was the first night I was able to sleep without codeine cough syrup.

My kids are on fall break this week so I'm able to sleep in a bit and run a little later. But I still have to get myself to work, at least today. I need to try to take a couple of days off from work this week if I can manage it. Things are still really busy at work.

AP: 9:55. Splits: 10:20, 9:54, 9:38, 0.78 @ 9:44.

Brooks Green Silence Miles: 3.78

Night Sleep Time: 7.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.00

Comments

From jun on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 10:29:10 from 66.239.250.209

I think you'll be surprised how quickly your fitness returns. It's still in there, you just have to give it a few days to release.

Glad you are feeling a little better. Continue to take care of yourself, get some sleep, and run far. You can do it.

From Metcalf Running on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 10:32:20 from 207.225.192.66

It's good to see that you are feeling better. I'm sure you will get your fitness back quickly. But make sure you take it easy and get fully recovered.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 11:32:36 from 24.18.192.33

Let it go and don't worry one second about it. Nothing wrong with a break! My greatest wish for you is that you really enjoy the running that you do, and that it is a source of renewal rather than something that drains you more. Happy running!

From RAD on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 14:57:40 from 67.172.229.125

I've with Jun - recover well and you'll surprise yourself! Get well soon and I hope it all lets up and gives you a well earned break soon!

From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 15:09:29 from 152.26.59.252

Glad you're back! You're a strong runner and I know you'll be making progress quickly. Just be sure & take time for yourself :-)

From JD on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 17:48:39 from 70.96.78.157

Welcome back! You've put in a lot of miles this year (your weekly avg is still over 40 miles a week, even with the break), that's a pretty strong mileage base with which to build on.

From auntieem on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 09:50:14 from 98.247.176.184

You are not "reduced" to anything, Carolyn! Enjoy it. The fitness does come back quickly, especially for a runner as strong as you are!

From KP on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 11:37:04 from 65.208.22.25

hang in there, carolyn.

From april27 on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 21:40:58 from 99.188.251.180

You will be fine once you are at 100%

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