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Location:

Federal Way,WA,USA

Member Since:

Jan 08, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

7 5Ks : PR 23:21 (2011)

5 10Ks: PR 47:17 (2011)

9 Half Marathons: PR 1:44:19 (2010)

2 Marathons: PR 3:55:08 (2010)

Short-Term Running Goals:

STAY HEALTHY, CROSS TRAIN, STRENGTH TRAIN!  Operation no more ITB pain, ankle tendonitis, or stress fractures. 

2012 Racing Calendar:

March - Lincoln City Half Marathon 

May - Portland Rock n Roll Half Marathon

June - Seattle Rock n Roll Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run a 5k in less than 23 minutes 

Run a 10k in less than 47 minutes

Run a half marathon in less than 1:44

FINISH another marathon (without wanting to die this time); beat 3:55:08, and someday BQ!

Personal:

Happily married for 5 years with an adorable chocolate lab, Cooper.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Nike Free's 3.0 Lifetime Miles: 186.08
2012 Swimming Lifetime Miles: 6.25
2011 Cooper Lifetime Miles: 91.27
Bikila Vibram FF Lifetime Miles: 373.87
Merrell Pace Glove Lifetime Miles: 316.70
Saucony Mirage Lifetime Miles: 325.76
2012 Cycling Lifetime Miles: 39.00
2012 Crosstraining Lifetime Miles: 11.20
Mon, Jun 07, 2010
Total Distance
8.00

Decided to make up for missing my long run over the weekend.  Did 5 laps + a tiny bit more to hit 8 this morning with Cooper.  Just a tiny drizzle for a little bit, otherwise very nice weather.  Added in a few tempo miles the last 3 miles. 

TT: 1:17:18    AP:  9:39

Splits: 10:31, 10:05, 9:49, 9:53, 9:38, 9:14, 9:10, 8:56

I had a GREAT birthday weekend, got surprised by my husband with bike shoes and pedals, had an ice cream cake, an ice cream pie, and a regular cake (yes I will not be posting my weight anytime soon), went to the absolute best 80's party EVER decked out in some sweet prom dresses, and finally, as my last birthday gift.... I SIGNED UP FOR THE PORTLAND MARATHON!!!!!!!  Now I just need to get to that starting line healthy.

Sauony ProGrid 2 #3 Miles: 8.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From auntieem on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 at 21:02:13 from 24.18.77.246

You asked in my blog about trails in the Seattle area. For technical running, I would recommend Tiger Mountain. Its relatively close to Seattle (30 minutes), but what can you do. But, any hiking trail will also do. I didn't get out and run trails as much when I lived in Seattle (except Discovery Park (tame), because it was just too much driving. So spoiled now with Galbraith Mountain right out my back door!

80s party sounds fun!

From KP on Wed, Jun 09, 2010 at 15:40:34 from 65.208.22.26

That sounds like an awesome party! How fun!!!

From Running Donkey on Wed, Jun 09, 2010 at 15:56:16 from 208.77.153.7

Congrats on signing up for Portland! I'm doing Portland as well. It will be my first full marathon. I'm finally taking the giant leap from half marathons. Eeek!

From Rachael Winters on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 01:17:21 from 76.115.87.4

Yea, Nicole! Good for you. :)

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