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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
Total Distance
6.50

I'm guessing around 6.5 miles?  Once Lisa posts I can steal her stats.  I need a Garmin!  Okay okay, I NEED a laptop, but I really really WANT a Garmin!  

In the good news - my foot appears to have made a full recovery after the "incident", which is great news except it gives my husband more fuel that I "exaggerate" since he didn't believe me when I was moaning and whining about how much pain I was in.  Now he really doesn't believe me!

In the bad news - today was rough.  I started the day with a physical which included a blood draw and a much overdue tetanus shot.  These were all fine, until 2 hours later when my arm feels like I did 1,000 shoulder presses yesterday.  I can't even lift it above my head.  Then I went to the eye doctor right before the run - it took FOREVER.  How annoying is it when they make a huge deal about being there 15 minutes early to 'check-in' and then THEY are the ones running 30 minutes behind??!!  I hate eyes so insert 2 hours of very high anxiety / panic levels.  I had my eyes dilated for the first time ever too, so then I couldn't see and it was so bright and I bailed on running.  Then I ate a snack and changed and decided to go after all.

And it was great!  So glad I went!  The time flew by, I am impressed we ran this long (though then we were soo late driving to Oregon later).  Lisa and Anya are the best.  Plus I got to see horses.  The end. 

Bikila Vibram FF Miles: 6.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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