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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
Tue, Oct 05, 2010
Total Distance
6.00

Dress rehearsal.  Loved the cool morning temps at 46 degrees!  I so NEED those temps for a good marathon Sunday but the forecast has 56 as the overnight low with temps reaching 79 that day.  I ran fast and smooth in the coolness.  It makes everything easier.  2 mile warm up 8:15, 8:18, 3 at MP no peaking at the watch 7:10, 6:59, 6:55,  I tried to run what felt like the conservative end of MP so it's gotta be the temps because these 3 miles were a breeze.  Cool down 7:43.  Maybe I can pretend it's 40 degrees that day.  David is busy today going to a job fair and applying everywhere he can think of.  If he doesn't get something quick then I have to find a different job that offers health insurance--my small company does not, although the job pays well.  Private insurance and COBRA are sickeningly expensive.

Lunarfly Miles: 6.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Tracy on Tue, Oct 05, 2010 at 10:00:44 from 209.175.177.37

Hopefully it will be cool on the big day!

Good luck dealing with the job search. Hopefully you don't have to go the route of COBRA. That sucks.

From Eric Day on Tue, Oct 05, 2010 at 11:11:00 from 189.192.21.67

Gee April, hove your husband finds something soon. Not good news, but there is a plan for everything....

Best of luck in you marathon ! I'm sure you will do great.

From SlowJoe on Tue, Oct 05, 2010 at 16:35:51 from 214.13.130.104

Well your running is going great! I'm encouraged by hearing that lower temps help, but you are definitely in great shape for a PR either way.

My mother-in-law had a similar situation recently and negotiated with her current employer for additional salary to cover premiums since they didn't offer healthcare (small company as well), saying she would have to leave otherwise. Not sure if that is an option for you but good luck, I really hope it works out.

From baldnspicy on Tue, Oct 05, 2010 at 21:38:54 from 72.77.68.219

Chica, you are so fast! Great job today for your dress rehearsal! Those are great splits and even in the warmer weather, you'll do great!

Thought about you and your family today during my run (both of them). I hope your husband finds work soon. I know that with my family, we couldn't go without health insurance for more than a couple weeks. Sending prayers your way!

From JulieC on Tue, Oct 05, 2010 at 22:39:39 from 70.56.111.1

happy day!! what a great "test" day!!!

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