| 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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| Easy 5 miles 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 | 10.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.60 |
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Ran 10.6 miles with some great company. One of the folks just came back from Iraq 3 weeks ago. I'm glad he is back safely. His unit is being put back on the list to deploy to Afghanistan. Being a military wife I count my blessing...one of which is the fact my hubby hasn't been put in harms way yet. For any military folks that might stumble across this blog, I'd just like to say thank you for serving. Your dedication is much appreciated.
Tomorrow is my first back to back long run. I'm going to keep it simiple this week and only do another 10 mile run.
I hope you folks had a good time this weekend in St. George. | | Add Comment |
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I got 9 miles instead of 10 in before church. I didn't realize how sloooow I was going. I was listening to a book on my iPod and it was a snoozer. My pace picked up when I finally got tired of listening to the book and turned on the tunes.
I started out at 5AM and I was amazed at how clear and bright the night sky was this early. It was so beautiful only to be topped by the sunrise just before the end of the run.
My Elvis bobble head race partner was out there doing the St. George marathon as well as some of you ladies this weekend. I just got word that the weather wasn't very cooperative for the race. I hope everyone had fun nonetheless for all the hard work and training that you put in to get there. My hats off to all participants. | | Comments(1) |
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Hill time! Fun stuff! I've found the meanest hill in the area and ran up and down and up and down for quite a few repeats.
I once heard someone say, "That which does not kill you often makes you wish you were dead". They must have been doing hill repeats. :) All joking aside, the hill seemed easier to do today than it did last week. That was a nice treat.
I've decided to run my 50 miler for my dad whose been deceased for 10 years now. He would have been turning 80 this year. It's funny how much more serious I've been taking my training (mentally) since I've made that decision.
Also today I've peppered in some races into my training between now and the BIG race. I'm going to post my upcoming training runs so I can come back and check them off. There are 2 numbers for each week. These mark the 2 long runs I'll do each weekend.
| 10/11 |
Week 6 |
10 miles |
10 miles |
| 10/18 |
Week 5 |
50K |
unknown if I'll run a second day |
| 10/25 |
Week 4 |
Half Marathon - Boston mini-marathon (Boston, GA) |
10 miles |
| 11/1 |
Week 3 |
15 miles |
15K trail race |
| 11/8 |
Week 2 |
10 miles |
10 miles |
| 11/15 |
Week 1 |
6-8 miles I'm doing a trail dualatholon this weekend…run distance approx
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Nothing, Nada, Zip |
| 11/22 |
Race Week |
50 miles JFK 50 miler |
Sleeping in |
| 11/29 |
Recovery weekend |
26.2 or 50K Bartram Forest Marathon/50K |
Sleeping in again |
OK, I'm guessing that running a marathon (or 50K) doesn't seem like much of a recovery but the RD is a friend and there is no time limit. How about we call it an active recovery weekend.....or perhaps I'll just do one loop and change my status from participant to volunteer. | | Comments(9) |
| | 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 | 7.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
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I MET JEFF GALLOWAY!!!
OK, because I'm an anonymous blogger on the web you folks don't know what a big Galloway fan I am. But I've been part of his marathon training program for about 4 years. I read all his books, articles, and all of that good stuff. I really like the guy.
Jeff was going to give a running school/clinic after one of the local races down here in no-where GA. Seriously, this town in BF nowhere. Anyway, I get there early hoping to get a chance to meet him but never saw him. When the race was about to kick off I started making my way to the start line. Out of nowhere I hear, "hey nice shirt". (of course I'm wearing my Galloway training singlet). I turn around and it's Jeff! I got a chance to talk to him for about 6 minutes on training, tips and suggestions for 50 or 100 miler races and some small talk. OK, I can talk and listen ALOT in 6 minutes. Wow! I'm so pumped right now.
OK, so I've not been logging my training runs very well. I think I only put one entry in for last week and now I really don't remember what it was I ran. I'm going to try and log more faithfully. Today I ran in a 10 1/2 K (yes, 10.5K) race. I guess the extra 1/2 K was a promotion gimmick. So I guess you could say that I had a PR this weekend...it was the first time I ran THAT distance in a race. I finished about 1:07:55 (ish). That was actually the last time I looked at the clock a moment or so before I crossed the line. I guess that makes about a 10:27 min mile average. It's not very fast but I threw speed work out the window about a year ago. I think once I finish my 50 miler in 5 weeks (yikes), I'll start trying to pick up the pace again. I really like watching my friends get trophies and awards every race but I’m also a bit jealous. Often, I’m tripping the granny with a walker to keep from finishing last. Gees. If she ever catches back up to me, I’m soooooo in trouble. J
Update: OK, stuff I learned from Jeff....in a brief 6 min talk AND his class after the race...very abbreviated....
He really believes and lives by what he teaches with respect to using built in walk breaks. Listening to him talk about it, if I weren't doing it already, I'd start. His thoughts - why run a race and feel miserable when you can run it in the same time and feel better at the end?
Pacing: Don't go out too fast, rather hold back. Try to have an even or negative split. Your finishing time will faster than if you pushed too hard in the beginning. (From his book: For every 10 seconds a mile you shave off at the beginning of a marathon, you give back 1 minute a mile at the end...OK, I gave my Galloway book away and I'm going on memory here...his website will let you know if my numbers are wrong)
To train for a 100 miler he suggested doing one long run taking breaks in the middle (but no more than 2 hours). For example run 10-15 miles, take some time off (say an hour) then run another 10-15 miles. This will simulate running while tired (which happens in loooooong races) without completely wiping yourself out. I've got to say, I've never heard of that but it does make sense.
Mostly what I learned, he's just a regular normal guy. There was nothing exceptional about him when he began running. He started running as a fat kid and it took 5 years of consistent training to begin to see some minimal improvements....but he kept trying. He didn't qualify to compete in state championship until his senior year in HS. He just kept pushing, working, and training until the effort paid off. Overall, it was a very motivating story.
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| Hills again. Lots of fun. | | Comments(1) |
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| OK, I'm not sure what I ran this week as I've not been tracking my distances and I've been squeezing it in between work meetings. (Good thing I telecommute...P.U.) Tomorrow I do the Nashville Ultra. I'm a bit nervous driving up there by myself. It's only a 6 hour drive but I'm not able to leave until 4PM. The race starts at 7AM so I don't think I'll be getting much sleep. I did sleep LOTS last night so that should take care of it. I've packed up bagels for breakfast tomorrow. Details on the race - its a 50K, 60K, 70K, 80k (50 miles). I'm signed up for the 50K. The race is only giving out prizes to the top male/female in each race. There are 14 people signed up for the 50K and just one person signed up for the 60K. I think I can run 6.2 more miles to place. I met a wonderful woman in Memphis this past summer at another ultra who will be at this race as well. She too has the same idea....and she's faster. Dang. I really hope she doesn't make me go 70K for a winners fleece jacket. hmmmm, perhaps I can just trip her at the end. Ha! | | Comments(3) |
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Nashville Ultra (31 Miles) 07:39:15, Place overall: 18, Place in age division: 6 | | 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 | 31.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 31.00 |
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***** Nashville Ultra ******
There were about 35 folks at this ultra. I was easily able to find the very nice people from the Memphis Running club that I met earlier this year in Aug. I was also surprised at the amount of other folks I recognized from other races. (It really is a small world). I was also able to meet some new folks that I look forward to seeing one day again.
The race started at 7 AM and we were off. The race took us on a bike path through some beautiful countryside, through parts of Nashville, and then through some industrial area. The 50K turn around point was at the 19 mile mark. I can give several reasons why I only did the 50K that sounds good but the truth is that I was getting tired and was ready to be finished. Being the slow poke my friends, who were ahead of me, who had thought about doing a 60 or 70K also had this same idea (they passed me on the way back).
To keep a long story short I hit the finish line in 7:39...which ends up being 14 min mile average. (OK, I stopped and gabbed some at each aid station). Shoot, at that speed, I should have walked the whole distance...gees.
Long story short, it was a very nice race. The finisher award was a paper weight - an interesting change from a medal.
My legs are sore but otherwise I'm doing good. I'll do a recovery run later tonight to try and get some of the stiffness out.
BTW, my thought at the finish line was - How the heck am I going to do another 20 miles on top of this? I had to take a mental/physical inventory and decided that I did indeed have more miles in my legs (even if they would have complained) and I could have gritted out through the negative thoughts that I was developing starting around mile 25. I'm thinking that the first 30 miles of my 50 miler will be the same as this race and the last 20 miles of it will be nothing but stubbornness to get to the finish line. Isn't it nice to know that being hard headed does pay off at times?
BTW, no women finished up the 70K. Shoot, I could have earned a jacket. ha!
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Have you noticed there have been no entries this week? That's becuase I've been working when I'm not sleeping. I love crunch time! NOT! Is it me or does work really get in the way of training?!
Well, it's safe to say I'm well rested for my half marathon tomorrow. Now if only I can get back on schedule next week. | | Comments(1) |
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Boston Mini-Marathon (13.1 Miles) 02:36:08 | | 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 |
| Let me just say that I had to get up at 4 am and be on the road at 4:30 am- such an evil hour!
My girlfriend and I made it down to Boston Ga with ease and had an hour to spare. We checked in, went potty and headed back to the car to get dressed. It was a misty drizzle (of course!) and still dark when we changed out of our relaxing gear to our "go fast" gear. We made sure we had our garmins, music and snacks and we headed back towards the start area.
They had some jovial man playing some dance type music and talking to the spectators and runners. "Go runners!" or "welcome to Boston, Ga" or "Stretch runners stretch, getting ready for your run. We will start in X minutes!"
They were having a fun run, 5 K and our Half marathon. The half folks gathered at the starting line to start off first. There were a good many folks, probably 200 runners or so, including two young men around 10-12 area (which the one finished in 2hrs 24 mins!)
The "gently rolling hills" turned out to be some nice flatter sections with a good many inclining soft hills woohoo. They had a lot of folks at each aid station and people cheering us on. Even the cows/bulls went "Mooo!" when we went by.
The view, dispite the drizzling rain, was lovely. A peaceful country morning with quiet roads, little bridges, huge old oaks draped with curtains of spanish moss. A tranquil scene for sure. Many pastures filled with cows, calves, large bulls, freshly rolled hay (which smelled soooo good), cranes and runners trudging along.
Although I had a really good start I really went out to fast and had to slow down at mile 10. I knew better than to push it so early on but I had pegged a person that I really wanted to beat. (Didn't do it however....shoot). In the end, I did manage meet up with a wonderful 23 year old woman participating in her first half marathon. Call me selfish but it was nice being a part of that experience with her.
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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 | 5.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.05 |
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I've got to start acclimating to this cooler weather but I've been avoiding it.
I did 5 miles on a tread mill tonight. I decided to keep an easy 10:45 pace and it felt good. | | 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 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
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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.
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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 | 21.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 72.70 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 93.75 |
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