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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
Thu, Jun 04, 2009
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In keeping with my self-devised marathon recovery plan, I did not run today. I'll run tomorrow and Saturday, which will give me 5 days of running this week. I'll go back up to my regular 6 days of running per week next week. This morning I did No More Trouble Zones since I had time as a result of not running. While I was doing it my 6-year-old daughter asked how come I was doing that instead of running. I tried to explain the marathon recovery plan to her. I don't think she was really interested.

Yesterday's problem with comments on the blog got me thinking about what the blog and the comments mean to me and what it would be like if the blog went away. I realized that it would be much harder for me to be consistent in my running without the blog. I like to think that I would still train hard and consistently without the blog, but the fact is that I'm not sure I would. It's not that I run just so that I can post it on the blog. But being able to post and get comments and talk about your running with other people makes running and training much more fun in my opinion. So thank you to you all. Here's to many more years of running and blogging.

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Comments
From Snoqualmie on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 10:36:06 from 67.171.56.164

I'm sure you would still be a strong, dedicated runner without the blog, but I'm glad you like it here!

From Metcalf Running on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 10:57:06 from 207.225.192.66

I think I'm with you Carolyn, I would probably still run, but I don't know if I would be as dedicated or run in some of the conditions I have. There has been plenty of times that I think to myself, Carolyn would be out in this... or if Sno can be out in the cold I can do it. It's a great support knowing that I have friends out there that are sharing the same experiances.

From RAD on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 13:20:59 from 67.166.99.8

AMEN!! The blog really keeps me motivated, it's also fun to see what others are doing and their suggestions and/or encouragement for you. I'm glad the kinks of commenting are worked out as well! Nice job keeping a workout in with the recovery plan!

From Tracy on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 13:25:31 from 173.24.32.153

I feel the same about the blog. I get excited when I post what I've run. I know for sure I would lazier but for the blog. It helps for motivation and advice--and for good ideas for workouts.

From Kelli on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 14:48:39 from 71.219.74.247

I agree with you 100%!!! Plus, I like to be able to go back and look at what I did and how I was feeling before each race---it is motivating! But I love talking even more!!!

Have fun with your day off!

From april27 on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 15:48:18 from 99.188.251.180

I agree with you! I felt so sad that I couldn't post yesterday. It as making me mad!

From marion on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 16:41:41 from 71.213.119.157

I think I missed something yesterday on the blog. What is Sasha's reason for making commenting more difficult? I guess I should check out the discussion forum.

Love love - great recovery plan!! Live to run another day!!!

From argentinerocket on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 17:11:56 from 74.9.147.114

The blog is definitely a great motivator! I love reading about how you all fast girls train and manage life/family/kids/work, and still run like madwomen!

From JD on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 21:17:20 from 166.128.70.80

Being the only male comment thus far, let me phrase my opinion of the blog appropriately:

Me like blog.

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