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Location:

Wichita,KS,

Member Since:

Sep 14, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

marathon pr:  2:59:49.  Saint George 2011

Praire Spirit 50 mile winner 7:36:30 2013

I accidentally ran 100 miles in November 2013.  it was hard.  I threw up a lot.  decided to do a better job next time

I did it again on purpose October 2014--Heartland 100 winner and CR 17:38:37

Heartland 50 winner May 2014

Psycho Wyco 50k winner February 2012

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run enough to hold off the middle-age spread

 

 

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

 

Sub 3 hour marathon--SOMEDAY!  Done!

 

New long term goal:  ....run enough to feel kinda like I did when I was fit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal:

I was a single mom.  Two times over.  We all survived, despite the fact that I make atrocious decisions.  Then, I met a man I didn't deserve.  And he loves me so much.  And I love him. We lived in sin and bought a house for two years then hired a judge and officially got married(to our great delight and also the delight of our mothers), then a month later he was diagnosed with cancer.  Well we survived all that and he's 100% fine now.  But, we're really out of shape and really busy with kids and jobs and running just isn't my priority and there's so many other layers to all of it, but I'm running anyway.  This is my failure blog now.  Just to log that one run a week if I snag it.  
Somehow that matters and I want that run recorded.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Mizuno Waverider 12 Lifetime Miles: 333.61
Nike Air Pegasus Lifetime Miles: 507.20
Pink Pegs Lifetime Miles: 595.58
Pink Nike Avant Lifetime Miles: 624.04
Crappy Asics Lifetime Miles: 146.72
Adidas Adizero Mana Lifetime Miles: 113.32
Blue Avants Lifetime Miles: 653.33
Crocs Lifetime Miles: 18.08
Lunarfly Lifetime Miles: 468.47
Total Distance
18.01

7:51 AP.  My running partner bailed on me at the last minute but it was still a pleasant solo jaunt.  18 degrees at the start but no wind so pleasant.  I started running around town until the sun started to rise and then went on my dirt roads.  I'm loving running in my new shoes.  I kept the pace casual and didn't look at my watch.  The pace progressed naturally on its own and looking at my splits later was surprised to see a 6:53 at the end.  It felt easy!  I wore my arm sleeves on my calves and I think that tiny bit of compression helped both my shins and calves immensely, so I am going to get some compression sock thingys that the running stores have now.  

 

Go Arizona Rock n Rollers!  Go Eddy go Eddy go Eddy go!  This is my dear friend who has lost over 110 pounds and is going to blast the 3 hour barrier today! Go bloggers Marathon Dreamer and Jeff!

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Comments
From seeaprilrun on Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 11:27:11 from 68.103.248.137

He's through the half in 1:26:51!!!

From Bonnie on Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 12:39:02 from 64.119.33.134

It looks like he had a rough second half ... I was worried about the wind today, it is pretty windy down here ...

From seeaprilrun on Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 14:03:03 from 68.103.248.137

yeah it looks like a rough second half. I hope he is okay and not injured...still waiting for word.

From seeaprilrun on Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 18:50:46 from 68.103.248.137

He's okay--has a great attitude~!

From Bonnie on Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 18:53:56 from 64.119.33.134

Awesome -- it was still a great run!

From JulieC on Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 09:08:54 from 70.56.110.166

what was his time? Amazing to be so fit now. I think I will follow you this way April, in Houston. Or you better update soon afterwards. I am going to be on edge. : D.

From april27 on Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 19:26:03 from 99.188.251.180

Wow your friend is awesome!

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 19:32:58 from 68.103.248.137

He ran a 3:12--nothing to sniff at! He came through 20 in 2:16 before his face-off with the wall. His last marathon was a 3:01 so he has the fitness--just not his day. Julie I think you can track runners online in Houston. My bib is 1341 and name is April Gochenour. Don't know what my pace will be--I'm bound and determined to run by feel, go out holding back somewhat, and have enough to finish strong and PR.

From JulieC on Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 20:25:37 from 70.56.110.221

yay April. I just signed up to get alerts of your progress in your race. More Pressure : D to perform to your abilities!!! Now when I am at work I can be so excited to be there just checking in at my email : D. Less than two weeks. Wowzas!! I feel like such a slacker. You are on your second marathon in a few months and several other races, I am finally getting back to race mode. Glad to have you blazin' the trail for me.

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