| 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. Favorite Blogs: |
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| | 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 | 111.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 111.90 |
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| | 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 | 4.83 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.83 |
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Nice evening run in the rain. I'm not sure if it is dedication, determination, or delirium that made me go out tonight. It's been raining for nearly 4 days straight. Can any of you folks in Internet land tell me how many feet is 300 cubits? I think it might be time to think about arks.
So, I've got my new Garmin that is able to tell me to the 100th of a mile minus the error of standard deviation....OK, I confess, I'm a math geek. Anyway, I'm still pretty excited over my new piece of equipment.
The president of our local running club is helping me with my training and my accountability. I have to run within my "acceptable" heart rate (155-160 BPM for easy runs) AND show negative splits on each training run (for my easy runs). He believes all runs should have a purpose otherwise you are just putting in junk miles. He is a tough one but he does it with such humility that I want to make each run count. I think he's really going to be a huge help in my training. I'm very blessed to be surrounded by such nice folks.
Sam’s other rule besides making every run count....only 1 day off between runs. OK, I've had to break that rule once so far due to family obligations. I sent my running log to the prez and that was picked up immediately. Soooooo you can believe I'll be blogging much much much more often.
Run dry folks! | | Comments(4) |
| | 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 | 15.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.01 |
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Great morning run with my buddies this morning. I love the fact that the topic of conversation will range the enitre gambit of topics.
I don't know if all of you with Garmins know about the FREE software SportTracks but it helps me crunch my data AND makes cool graphs like this:
This graphs shows the average pace for each half mile. We stopped for water breaks which is why there are a couple of spikes in the middle of the graph. My buddies quit on me with one mile to go. I didn't think I had slowed my pace down when they left but as you can see....I slacked.
In a nutshell, average pace for this run was 12:23. Average HR was 160. Calories burned: 1431. Obviously it's time to eat a Dunkin Donut now. :) | | Comments(4) |
| | 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 | 4.29 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.29 |
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58 degrees and 29 MPH winds....feels much colder than 58 degrees.
No negative split today. It's hard when you live at the top of the hill and maintain a slow pace on the way down and pick it up on the way back....well, I guess I'm only making excuses for my failed negative split. I should have stayed super conservative from the start. Todays stats:
4 miles @ 11:57 min mile pace, average HR = 165.
Then I did something different....
4 x 30 second striders after the run pace: 6:31, 5:49, 5:51, 5:36 min miles respectfully. HR ranged from 142-157 on these. (Garmins are so nifty!) | | Comments(2) |
| | 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 | 3.34 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.34 |
| Very short run today - 3.34 miles. Average pace 11:52....negative spit accomplished...Woot! | | Comments(3) |
| | 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 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Today I broke the Prez's rule of training....do not go more than one day in between runs....just couldn't make it out today | | Add Comment |
| | 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 | 2.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.50 |
| I went out to the track with the kids today. They played in the long jump sand as I ran circles around them. I don't know why but I had an awful run today. I've not even downloaded my data to see exactly HOW bad it was....I'll wait until after the long run tomorrow to do that. | | Comments(1) |
| | 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 | 17.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 17.00 |
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Started off at 6AM with my 67 year old training partner. One day I think I'll improve enough to run with someone in their 50's and only 20 years older than myself. It was GREAT running weather - cool and crisp. I've got to admit, before he showed up I was hoping he had slept in so I could cancel the run. This has been a horrible week of running and I was NOT looking forward to how badly this run could be....he showed up 5 min late...dang.
Anyway, we did have a very good run which surprised both me and my partner. (Apparently he was having a bad week as well). He ran 14 miles with me (chart below). Once we parted ways I drove to the base to finish up my mileage. Of course after 30 min of not running my body did NOT want to start up again. I shorted myself 3 miles today. My last solo miles weren't as good as below. Apparently I'm a social runner.
I hope y'all had good runs this weekend as well.
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| | 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 |
| 4 easy super slow miles tonight. 12:18 pace.
I was incredibly distracted today. I start a new job this week and I'm incredibly nervous. I had an awful week last week as my job of the last 6 years was going away....product of the recent economy. I'm only moderately qualified for this new job at best. It is hard going from being the "go-to" person that knew how to do their job and did it well to knowing absolutely nothing and having to fake it for the next few weeks.
It's also hard going from part-time telecommuter to full time sit in a cubical all day....yuck!
Wish me luck.
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| | 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 | 4.35 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.35 |
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I've been a part time employee for the past 4 years. I have the utmost respect for everyone who has done their training, worked full time, have small kids and a spouse.
New job going well...I have no computer at the moment so I printed out some of the job requirements so that I'd have something to read until my machine comes in and my network account cleared. It has been a long day trying to look busy.
My run went well...must have been the pent up energy. I averaged 11:49 min mile. I see I'm decreasing 5 seconds per mile every other week. I think if I keep this up, I'll qualify for boston in about 60 years....lucky for me that isn't my goal.
I hope you all are having good runs as well. | | Comments(2) |
| | 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 |
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Headed out the door at 5:30 this morning...no friends, no iPod. What a difference. What is it about an iPod that robs you of your senses when you run. My neighborhood smells GREAT right now. I had no clue. It was too dark this morning to see (actually look around) the yards, homes, etc that I've been missing.
My pace was slower than normal. I wonder if that was because it was so darned early or the fact I was looking at things I've never paid attention to before. I'll give the morning routine one more try before I decide I'm a night runner instead. I'm so accustomed to running in the evening that my mind wants to go out again (habit) even though it's been 12 hours since my last run.
Well, if I do actually make it out tomorrow AM and then to my race on Sat I will have completed my first week containing 5 runs. That is a very satisfying feeling. | | Comments(3) |
| | 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 | 13.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 13.10 |
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The Granite Grinder Half marathon. I forgot what a tough little race this was. Amazing how your brain can do that to you. I ate a HUGE piece of humble pie today. The race takes place on the same course as the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course. The first part of the race isn't too bad...some ups and downs, a bit technical at times but nothing to complain about.....then comes the second half. The race is called granite grinder because you run a while on a huge slab of granite that is pitted, slanted, and at times steep. Then the fun really begins. The second half of the race is a bit more technical and has a few more hills (larger and steeper). I recognized the one particular hill from last year that almost made me cry as I was standing at the bottom of it looking up...this year I only let out a small whimper as I started my ascent. bottom line, I took 21 minutes off my time last year. Next year I plan on being in even better shape and taking another 10 min or so off. Please note that no time is being shown as I'm too embarrassed to admit to the painful pitiful finishing time.
Still I had forgotten until mile 12 my secrete pick me upper at times when I was feeling as down as I was.....the simple thought....there is beer at the end. This time it was true...most times it is not. Its sad when you know you are lying to yourself but you believe it anyway just to feel better. | | Comments(3) |
| | 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 | 5.14 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.14 |
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I love asphalt! I took off on an easy pace tonight and it was so enjoyable after yesterday's race. I really did have a good time yesterday but I was most definitely humbled.
The good thing about yesterday....the hill I have always struggled with in my neighborhood was nothing. Yep, that's right, nothing. Before I've had to psych myself up this one 0.4 mile steep incline. Today I ran up it like it wasn't there. I might have eaten humble pie yesterday but that little race gave me confidence in my run today.
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| | 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 | 5.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.25 |
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It's another night run (actually report being written the next day). Being a female runner has some draw backs....like the repeated advice to vary your running times, routes, etc. So instead of running an hour on the same streets I normally run I took it to the tread mill.
This is suppose to be an easy run (HR under 165) so I decided some Pink Floyd should do the trick. Let me tell you, the urge to crank it up is greatly reduced when listening to comfortably numb.
I ended up with a faster finish time than normal. For some reason tread mill running is a faster pace for me. Sweet.
I finished up around 10:15 came home, showered, and had a GREAT night sleep. I might have to try that again this evening....which will be tomorrow's entry written on Thursday. :) | | Comments(2) |
| | 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 | 5.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.10 |
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As you can see by no entry yesterday I got distracted and missed my run. Actually the kids and I spent the evening catching tadpoles. Won't do much for my 100 miler BUT perhaps the kids will look back and remember mom got ankle deep in stinky mud with them when they were younger.
My HR monitor didn't seem to work so well today. I was busting bum at times and the thing never registered higher than 120 BPM. On the positive side, that's the fasted I've gone for 5 miles in a long time. I should hope my HR monitor fritzes out more often. :)
I"m taking the kids on their second 5K this weekend. I'm threatening my 4 (almost 5) year old that he'll actually have to do the whole race on his own feet. Yeah, I'm gonna hold my breath for that one. | | Comments(2) |
| | 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 | 7.14 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.14 |
| The first 3.1 miles were this morning where I once again muled my 4 y/o on his 2nd 5K. I brought a running buddy with me to run with my (7 today) year old daughter so she could go on ahead of us. She took 2nd in her age group....yippee. There was even more than 2 people in that division. (I'm so proud). The boy and I finally saw the finish line around the hour mark...no kidding. Carrying around and extra 42 lbs those 3 miles really made me realize the effort put in by folks with a heavy frame. I was once 25 lbs heavier than now and I remember how hard it was to start running. I'm really so proud of all those who were bigger than I crossing that starting (and finish) line for the first time. Some folks took pictures of my daughter crossing the finish line and another took a pic of my son hitching a ride. I'll post them when I get them. The other 4.04 miles were put in this evening. I really didn't feel like going out after 9PM tonight but I need to stay consistent if I'm going to make it to my goal. I still need to squeeze in a long run...perhaps I can get up early tomorrow and do that before church. BTW, if an entry actually is posted about an early morning run know that it was/is a miracle. | | Comments(1) |
| | 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 | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
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OK, as I was running (in the evening) I had to laugh at my previous post. I'm not sure why I thought I'd make it up in time for a long run before church. Especially after I grabbed a beer and watched the last half of Shawshank Redemption and hit the rack around 11:30.
So, I did 10 miles this evening. It's been a very long time since I've done a long run solo. Whew, it didn't kill me. Actually, it was kinda nice. I don't think I'd like to do it every weekend but it was nice to set my own pace and go. I've managed to knock about 20 seconds per mile off of my last group run. (About 2 min per mile from the half marathon last week...sheesh!)
This will be an easy week coming up. I've got an ultra this weekend and I'm so stoked about it! I can't wait to share it with y'all
Below are pictures from the 5K. The lady in the black next to my daughter (in the orange skirt) was my dear friend who threw the race so Madi could have an adult close by at all times....what a good friend.
The other picture is my son and his ride.
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| | 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 | 4.35 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.35 |
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Great run. I've been running in my trail shoes the last couple of runs and have developed a blister on the arch of my foot. Ouch. It's on the sweet meat. Give me a blister any where else please!
My average pace tonight was 11:27 w/HR of 161. I think I'm finally starting to improve. Yippee! | | Comments(1) |
| | 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 | 2.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.50 |
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OK, I feel lame. I only did 2.5 miles. Actually it was a bit less but I'm gonna round up. I did however average a 10:30 min mile....but I'll save the celebration for when I average that pace on a distance further than this.
You know, if it is not Sat I can not get my lazy bum out of bed for a run. I went to bed early last night, set out my shoes, watch, reflective belt, iPod, etc. I had all intentions of waking up and running at 5AM. Instead I get up around 3AM, do some bathroom business, turn off my alarm and go back to bed.
I didn't hit the road tonight until 9:30 PM. I was pooped. I probably wouldn't have gone out except Prez will be looking at my training log to ensure I don't go more than 1 day between runs. I will get some razzing for the whopping 26ish minutes of running.
I will however be taking the next two days off. Call it my taper before the race on Sunday. I'm not worried about finishing 34 miles...I'll get there eventually. However, a friend will be there and I have to look strong as I run the race....even if it kills me. Dang Pride. | | Comments(3) |
| | 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 | 111.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 111.90 |
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