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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

Wed, Jan 06, 2010

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
4.29	4.00	8.29

Tempo run. 2 miles easy, 4 miles @ 1/2M to 10K pace, 2 miles easy. Level 3 shred.

4:50 am, 36°F, 53% humidity, very slight SE wind at times.

I managed to get out and run before the cold front came in. It looks like the temperature is starting to drop, and we're supposed to be positively frigid tomorrow. I saw several runners out before 6 am this morning and that surprised me. Maybe it's the New Year's Resolution crowd.

I didn't sleep really well last night. I started waking up periodically at about 2:30. I was paranoid because I needed to get out to run early enough to be done in time to drive to seminary, and I haven't driven to seminary or run that early in several weeks.

I kind of a struggled on the first couple of miles of my tempo run and felt like I couldn't get going as fast as I thought I should. I wanted to hit 8:00 pace on those miles, but couldn't. Maybe it was because those miles were net uphill, or maybe I just don't do well with a tempo run the day after a 10 mile run. Maybe I need to switch my schedule around a little. I finally got going on the last tempo mile because I was going downhill by that time.

AP: 8:45. Splits: 9:47, 9:44, 8:12, 8:15, 8:08, 7:44, 8:56, 9:05, 0.29 @ 9:27.

Nike Lunarracer Miles: 8.29

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

Comments

From Tracy on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 10:31:56 from 209.175.177.37

Good run! You weren't that far off of 8 min pace on those two uphill miles! Nicely done.

Hope you sleep better tonight. I have those same issues much of the time when I have things on my mind.

From jun on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 10:34:15 from 66.239.250.209

Nice job getting out this morning. I failed miserably (although I didn't really plan on it). I woke up at 5:50 and was wide awake. I should have just gone. Instead, I went back to sleep and then woke up at 6:40 with a headache and soreness. Weird. I'm jealous of your dedication.

From Metcalf Running on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 10:44:10 from 207.225.192.66

Nice run today! I think you pace is pretty good for being a up hill portion of your run, and the day after a ten miler! You are amazing :)

From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 11:19:59 from 24.199.205.252

I'm in awe of your dedication too. You had some great reasons to stay in bed and whimp out, but you didn't. That's what makes you so awesome.

Great times on your run, especially after your 10 miles (that would make it harder).

Good work on getting out before the big freeze today too! Sounds like you're in for a fun time.

From JD on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 11:50:14 from 70.96.78.157

4:50 AM! Runners are insane!!!

You're average pace for the 4 mile tempo was 8:05, which is right in the middle of your 1/2M and 10K pace. Mission accomplished.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 12:16:13 from 24.8.167.243

I just thought I'd let you all know that the description of the local weather on wunderground right now is Freezing Fog. I'm glad I got out and ran when I did. The weather is much worse now.

From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 12:46:23 from 24.199.205.252

Freezing Fog- that's a new one for me. I'm glad you got out early too. FF sounds dangerous.

From Michelle on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 12:52:40 from 63.227.3.181

You are amazing! Good job getting out so early and getting it done. You have some serious self motivation. I am glad you were able to run before it got cold. Also, you pace looks great.

From RAD on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 13:38:23 from 67.172.229.125

I'm with the crowd on the paces - look good to me! That early, the cold and a 10 miler yesterday all seem like reasonable explanations for not getting up to pace right at first.

Great job on the dedication and beating the freezing fog...glad I just have to deal with freezing haze :)

From Nan Kennard on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 23:02:26 from 174.51.250.151

Yeah, kudos on the 4:50 a.m. (wow) and 8:05 pace is solid!

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