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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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Sat, Nov 15, 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	5.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.00

Today I participated in the Dirty Dasuet Duathalon....well the running portion. My partner was to do the bike portion but decided to join me on my run (to keep me moving faster) and then do the ride. Not so oddly enough, I found myself sweeping the course. Oddly enough I found myself saying all kinds of negative things about how badly I stunk at running and I should reconsider what I'm doing...blah blah blah. Isn't it weird how we can be our own worst enemy? Anyway, I finally finished up the 5 miles and my partner (who ran ahead) was already suited up with bike shoes, gloves, and bike helmet. I passed on the baton to her and I finally took a moment to catch my breath. I looked down at my time and noticed that it was actually one of my better runs - 10:45 min mile on a muddy trail. I have to remember to measure my running self using my own yard stick and not someone else’s. I don't run sub 10 min miles and shouldn't feel so put out about being so far behind those that are running 7-9 min miles. I drove home ecstatic of participating in the race and my respectable (for me) completion time.

On a different note, I met Amanda (don’t remember her last name) who is on the board of directors for the Breast Cancer Marathon (26.2 with Donna). Besides the fact she was an amazing lady and very interesting to talk to she was telling me that they will have a virtual marathon for this race. (Say what?) Because the goal of the race is to raise $ for breast cancer they are going to have virtual participants. You pay the money, you run (with a garmin), you send them your garmin data. In return you get the shirt and finisher’s medal. I know what you are thinking….why would you want to pay the $ and NOT get the marathon (or half marathon) experience. Well, it does suck NOT get the marathon experience but it does keep my marathon maniacs stats where I want them. I might be slow…but dang it I can run frequently and for a long time. Hopefully there will be some bragging rights there…or so I tell myself.

Happy running friends!

Maniac #710

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 15:02:59

I think we all need to measure our running selves (and other parts of our selves as well) using our own yard sticks. The vast majority of us can always find someone who can run faster than us. I know that my fastest pace would be painfully slow for some.

And there are very few who can run the distances that you run. You really seem to have found your niche.

Your description of the virtual race reminds me of the Race for the Cure that they did here in Denver. I don't know if they do Race for the Cure the same everywhere, but there was a "sleep in" option. You could pay the money and get a shirt (one that said you slept in), but not even show up for the race. My company was paying the race fee and I didn't want to do the race, so I did that.

From Kelli on Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 17:34:28

Don't you think it is great when you feel like you are running slow and then you check your Garmin and you are actually running much faster than you thought?? I love that, and it is happening more and more often---I wonder why!

Now, to you! You are an amazing runner. You put in major miles and you run races that most of us would never even dream of! Who cares how fast anyone runs?? We are all working as hard as we can and hopefully enjoying it! Enjoy your runs---you are AWESOME!!

I would totally do a virtual run, especially if i could get a shirt that said I slept in, as that is what I really WANT to do each race! And, the money goes to a good cause so that is why you pay it---not for the run itself! I would much rather do a race that is actually for a cause!!

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