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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
Thu, Aug 05, 2010
Total Distance
15.00

Got up at 4, drank coffee, ate a nutri-grain bar, got all pumped up, and drove the to track.  There was a lightning storm in the distance.  By the time I finished my 2 mile warm up it was no longer in the distance and the cloud-to-ground lightning was impressive indeed.  Went home and went back to bed--not interested in getting electrocuted today.

8am.  Attempt 2. Not feeling nearly as motivated now.  Took the boys to the track and they played in the sand.  Vanessa stayed home with Jesse and watched cartoons.  Assignment was 16x200 with 200 recovery.  Somehow this was harder than I thought it would be.  The headwind was a pain.  Two mile warm up. Did the first 8 into the headwind 44, 44, 43, 42, 42, 41, 41, 41.  Then I switched to the opposite corner of the track for some tailwind action 39, 39, 39, 40, 39, 39, 39, 36.   Average pace for first 8 was 5:38 and for second 8 was 5:10.  I was really hoping to have all 16 under 40 seconds.  Blah.  Two mile cool down.  I will probably run a recovery run this evening.

pm:  5 easy on the treadmill 8:34 AP

Pink Nike Avant Miles: 5.00Blue Avants Miles: 10.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From JulieC on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 at 11:00:20 from 168.103.184.182

Loved your cop out report April that I read it to my 12 year old daughter. Impressive Indeed!! We have been getting the same display over here, all early evening and to about 1130pm!!! Hence why You were so lucky to come upon it during your early track moment. Glad you got it done. I think I need to try some of your workouts. My avg would probably be 45!! You are soo speedy even with attempt numero dos!! ....I hear thunder AGAIN!!!

From SlowJoe on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 at 12:13:31 from 84.11.148.246

It's hard to go that fast into the wind, especially knowing you've gotta do 16 total repeats. And look at #16 in 36 seconds!

From Kelli on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 at 14:29:11 from 71.219.102.155

WOW, the wind really had quite an affect on you today!!! Minus the wind, you would have hit your goal.

Thanks for NOT getting electrocuted, we really like you!

From ChrisM on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 at 15:47:56 from 86.180.142.232

Nice workout! 5:10 pace is good!

From CookieLegs on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 at 16:36:57 from 155.101.152.105

Congrats on getting the speed work done on attempt 2 - you did GREAT!! And, I'm guessing it was pretty tough to start after getting up at 4 am, psyching yourself up for the speed workout, and then having to call it quits!

From Tracy on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 at 18:39:56 from 173.23.75.96

Great speed--that wind makes a HUGE difference. And glad you decided to stay safe, too. At first I thought your entry was going to be about your 10 miles in lightning. Sighed with relief when it wasn't.

From allie on Thu, Aug 05, 2010 at 20:02:22 from 174.23.226.74

great job, april. your speed sessions are always impressive.

From KP on Fri, Aug 06, 2010 at 08:38:43 from 65.208.22.26

nice mileage. way to get back out later in the day!!

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