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Location:

Bonaire,GA,USA

Member Since:

Aug 30, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

My accomplishment to date completing 15 marathons and 6 ultras....nothing fast....yet.

Short-Term Running Goals:

In the next 2 years I'd like to complete three 50 milers and a hundred miler before I turn 40. I'd like to break 5 hour marathon and then a 4:45 marathon and then keep improving. I’m starting to think I’ll hit 100 miles before I see a sub 5 hour marathon…..Geez.

Fifty miler #1: 2008 JFK 50 13:29:53

#2 Hearland 50 13:51 (got lost had to find road back)

#3 Bethel Hill Moonlight Boogie June 12, 2010...very soon

Two down....one more to go!

Long-Term Running Goals:

I would like to run 100 miles.

Personal:

I've got two wonderful kids who are 6 and 8. I want to pass on the joy of running.

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Wed, Nov 12, 2008

400 m race pace	800 m race pace	1500 m race pace	3 K race pace	5 K race pace	10 K race pace	Lactic Threshold	Aerobic Threshold	Marathon Pace	Base II	Base I	Regeneration	Total Miles
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.00

I took Melissa back out on the trail. I've got to take a moment to brag on my little friend....she ran her fist half marathon last weekend! Great job girl!

So I frequently remind myself that when running on a trail you've got to pick up your feet else eat dirt. Next, if you are going to eat dirt, just fall. Trying to save yourself just makes it hurt worse when you go down. As we were running I found the most insignificant root and started going down. As I tried really hard NOT to actually fall I decided to flail my arms about and move my legs every which way. I think I looked about as graceful as an exotic bird doing some type of absurd mating ritual. Ouch. That one hurt my pride...and knee, and hip. Sigh.

I've missed my Sunday and Tues runs due to my work deadline. I've been working until 11PM each night trying to finish up a document by Friday. I wonder if my boss is aware that he is messing with my training schedule. Thank goodness it is taper time else I'd be up a creek. Well, if taking time off makes for a more rested body then I'm going to smoke this race.

Happy running friends!!

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 11:40:29

That's a really cool picture! Did you take that on your run?

I hope your knee and hip are okay. I'm not worried about your pride.

Good luck on your upcoming race.

From Deborah on Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 11:44:41

I actually grabbed that picture from the internet. We don't have anything that pretty in Bonaire, GA...just cow fields. :)

The knee and hip are a bit sore and bruised...like I took a tumble but nothing serious.

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 13:16:16

That was my experience with trail running too, a whole lot more trail than I bargained for. :) Enjoy your taper! :)

From The Howling Commando on Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 13:17:40

What race are you running?

From Deborah on Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 13:38:48

I'll be doing the JFK 50 on Nov. 22.

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