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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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Sat, Jun 04, 2011
Race: Bank of America River Run (6.27 Miles) 00:44:21, Place overall: 108, Place in age division: 2
Total Distance
8.60

Yuck.  Jogged one mile to the starting line, passing a bank sign that said 81 degrees.  Lined up, by mile 2 had pretty much given up.  I felt terrible.  I just tried to keep moving at a steady pace and called it good.  One mile jog to cool down.  I ran this nearly 3 minutes faster last year.  I was also in shape and 14 flippin pounds skinnier.  I am trying to be patient.  In my fantasy world, I would come back from injury to former level of fitness quickly but it isn't working that way.  Back to base mileage and working on that weight.  I'm determined now, what a reality check.  Walked right by the post-race food, ate small portions at lunch, drank lots of water.  I'm serious about it this time.  Oh yeah, and no more beer after the kids go to bed at night.  

Weight: 0.00
Comments
From SlowJoe on Sat, Jun 04, 2011 at 15:44:35 from 184.79.24.255

On the surface that looks like a bad time for you (although still #2 in AG for a big race - wow!) but the heat is worth a minute or two. And if the 2 seconds/mile/pound rule is true, you could cut another 3 minutes off just by returning to last year's weight. So all things considered, it's maybe not such a long road back. 4 months before St George is plenty of time, I bet. Keep up the good work and you'll get there.

From seeaprilrun on Sat, Jun 04, 2011 at 20:41:26 from 174.70.177.86

Thanks for the encouragement Joe. I think the 2 second per mile per pound rule is eerily accurate. I started today, eating tomatoes and turkey for supper.

From Kelli on Sat, Jun 04, 2011 at 20:46:57 from 71.219.96.115

I agree about the heat, it really messes with a speedy race time. DANG HEAT!

You are one of the fittest women on this blog, it will all come back. And you will lose those 14 pounds in no time! You are determined and tough.

HEY, we are together on this one (although my injury was not near as severe, I have just been a slacker since March). I have a good 12-14 pounds to get off of me to be where I was last year. No more cookies for me!!! We have 4 months until we meet and we will BOTH be back to our skinny selves by then, right????

Have a great rest of the day!!!

From Burt on Sat, Jun 04, 2011 at 21:04:12 from 72.223.90.79

Hey Joe. Don't discourage her from stopping to drink beer. She's not allowed to come into Utah anyway if she drinks beer, so she may as well quit now.

From Burt on Sat, Jun 04, 2011 at 21:04:33 from 72.223.90.79

Nice race. That's still faster than I could do it.

From SlowJoe on Sat, Jun 04, 2011 at 21:21:44 from 184.79.24.255

I'm sure when April's back to buring 8000 calories a week by running, there will be more leeway! Actually, did I even mentioned beer? I used to love enjoying 2 or 3...or 6 or 10 beers after the kids went to bed, but I quit drinking a couple years ago. Now I just eat a lot of ice cream, but I guess that's probably not a good replacement if you're going after weight loss.

So can I move to Utah now or am I damaged goods?

From Burt on Sat, Jun 04, 2011 at 21:32:14 from 72.223.90.79

No, you did not mention beer. I was reading between the lines. I do that. As far as moving to Utah, there would have to be a serious detox. Could take a few decades.

From JulieC on Sat, Jun 04, 2011 at 21:50:51 from 67.41.190.12

no worries April-- I recall you mentioning about HEAT and YOU don't mix well (was it Houston?). I completely understand--- heat = early fatigue. Try wearing the ICE WATERED CAP IN THAT WEATHER YOU ARE HAVING OVER THERE!! and pray next Saturday over here doesn't turn in to a MELT ZONE!! Our mountains are still OVER-covered with snow-- flooding is imminent. But the heat is what is going to kill!! I am NOT good in the Heat either. Don't think to long about this race-- you are fit. : D.

From JulieC on Sat, Jun 04, 2011 at 21:51:42 from 67.41.190.12

btw 44:21 is a good time : D

From Lily on Sat, Jun 04, 2011 at 22:13:34 from 67.199.178.210

April! Sometimes that heat makes or breaks everything! However, I still think your time is GREAT! :)

I feel you on the weight gain. I gained 10 while injured, I have 5 off so far, and I need to lose 11 more to be back to my marathoning weight from last summer. It's hard! Soooo hard. It's hard to be good during summer time too. Don't worry, things will click. Keep your chin up!

From Kelli on Sun, Jun 05, 2011 at 00:57:56 from 71.219.96.115

Joe, you can totally move to Utah now that you have dropped beer and replaced it with ice cream. Don't ya know that is all we eat here? Ice cream and Jell-o (for reals to, I am not joking!)

From flatlander on Sun, Jun 05, 2011 at 08:09:46 from 76.31.26.153

April, good race, chalk it up to the heat, you are doing great. Your high finishing place is a good indicator that you are doing much better than you think. The heat is a killer, especially at anything over a 5K.

From seeaprilrun on Sun, Jun 05, 2011 at 11:16:00 from 174.70.177.86

No beer anymore. I don't want to get turned down at the Utah border, although I will be driving in from Vegas(it was s lot cheaper to fly to Vegas and rent a car then to fly into Saint George). Thanks all for the encouragement. I'm glad I'm not the only lady here that lets 10+ pounds creep back on so quickly.

From Kelli on Sun, Jun 05, 2011 at 19:45:25 from 71.219.96.115

Easy ON, not so easy off!!

If you are coming from Vegas, they will let you in.

From Eric Day on Mon, Jun 06, 2011 at 11:50:22 from 200.77.28.240

I'll drink to that !

Cheers ! gulp, gulp, gulp .....

From Tracy on Wed, Jun 08, 2011 at 19:01:08 from 173.24.38.54

Sorry I'm late to the party. You'll be back to where you were in no time! For now, just be content that I still can't run as fast as you :)

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