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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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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Thu, Oct 30, 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	4.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.00

I've been avoiding running in the cold weather like the plauge. I choose to run on the tread mill last time becuase the room is a toasty 72 degrees. Tonight I decided to suck it up and be a real woman. (You know, like you tough ladies in CO and UT)

It was 46 degrees when I stepped out. I wasn't sure what to wear as it's been 10 months since I've last run in cold temps. So I had my UA tights and mock neck on, along with a pair of sweat pants, jacket, and gloves. So if you are thinking wow that's too much then you are correct. A half a mile into the run and I was roasting. I was drenched by the end of the run. Lesson learned - don't over react and put on blizzard clothes to do a run in above freezing temps.

This weekend is my last long run before my 50 miler. I've gotten all types of suggestions of what I should run. These suggestions range from run back to back 20 milers to only doing a 10 mile long run. Originally on my schedule I believe I had a 15 miler and then a 10 miler the next day. I don't think I actually want to do 2 long runs this weekend so I think I might just do one very long run. I'll post on Sat or Sun what I ran when I finally decide.

Comments

From Carolyn on Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 12:08:43

You're right. When I read what you were wearing for 46 degrees I thought it was way too much. I ran in 43 degrees this morning with just a mock neck shirt and long pants.

Good luck on your 50 miler. You are truly amazing.

From Kelli on Sun, Nov 02, 2008 at 15:51:36

GOOD LUCK on that 50 miler. You are so amazing!!

It is so hard to figure out how to dress. I am always under or over, but never just right! I am hopping I get it eventually, though! IT IS COLD!!!!

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