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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
67.29
Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 16.75Pink Pegs Miles: 40.51Mizuno Waverider 12 Miles: 10.03
Weight: 0.00
Total Distance
8.69

8:31 average pace.  They dropped a lot of big rock all over my road and the neighboring road in the direction I run.  I despise running on it, and end up running in the ditch and through yards to stay off the rocks--almost 3 miles today were cross-country or on the rocks.  Not the greatest thing for my ITB!  It actually held up better than it usually does on the hills so perhaps the massage helped--it is hard to say.  I will see how it does tomorrow when I go to my housing addition loops which are mostly flat and run some fast long tempo intervals(kinda nervous about those).   Today I have to go "credential" for work which means I have to run several scenarios and perform all the skills while my administration watches and grades me.  The whole service has to do it and I think it is a complete waste of time.  If I do not know how to run an ambulance call after doing this for almost 8 years then I should be fired.  If they want to know what my skill level is then they are welcome to come ride on my unit with me and watch rather than waste my time with their silly scenarios and their mannequins and their clipboards.  Okay enough venting for now.  Hope everyone has a great day!

Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 8.69
Weight: 0.00
Comments(8)
Total Distance
10.00

7:40 average pace.  Not the greatest workout in the world, but not bad.  I was preoccupied because: (drumroll)....DAVID GOT A JOB AND HE STARTS ON MONDAY!!!!  He found out this morning and I was all thinking about it when I started my run so my heart wasn't really in the run but I gave it some effort anyway.  Target was 3x2 at 6:52 pace with brisk recoveries.  I didn't quite hit the pace but I'm not too worried about it. ITB felt fine(yeah!) but running fast felt weird--as if I was suddenly 6 inches taller and my torso was disconnected from my legs.  When I got the sports massage Saturday the therapist told me it would mess with my proprioception so I wonder if this is what she was talking about--I only noticed it during the fast miles.

2 mile warm-up 9:47, 9:04(wow not feeling it)

2 mile tempo 6:59, 6:47

.5 at 4:00(8:00 pace)

2 mile tempo 6:57, 6:57(ummm at least it's consistent)

.5  in 4:05(8:10 pace)

2 mile tempo 7:01, 7:00(lame-o)

1 mile cool down 8:03

one circuit of strengthening drills, including some ITB exercises

Now I am off to eat ice cream with my husband to CELEBRATE!

Pink Pegs Miles: 10.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments(9)
Total Distance
10.01

8:46 average pace.  It was an all-terrain run today.  It included 2 miles of cross-country including my neighbor's yards, pastures, rocks, forrested area, grass, leaves, and around the pond.  I also ran about 5 miles on the hilliest local dirt roads and 3 on asphalt.  I could feel the presence of my ITB but it wasn't "bugging" so an improvement.  I have another job interview on Friday for a great 8-5 M-F clinic job.  That would be AWESOME!  No more nights, evenings, holidays, or weekends.

Pink Pegs Miles: 10.01
Weight: 0.00
Comments(4)
Total Distance
8.06

8:16 average pace.  Felt great today!  The sun was out, I was running in SHORTS, ITB wasn't bothering me, just an all around nice feeling.  I hope I feel this way for my 20-mile fast finish run tomorrow!  Did some abs and some ITB and hip strengthening exercises afterward.

Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 8.06
Weight: 0.00
Comments(5)
Total Distance
20.50

First 20-miler in a long run!  It was supposed to be a progressive long run with the last 6 miles progressing 7:45x2,7:35x2,7:25x2.  I didn't finish quite as strong as I would have liked but the wind was causing me to struggle with the pace.  There was quite a strong headwind from the south that I would loop into for about half the run and I would really have to fight to keep a faster pace.  I would break out of the wind and try to make up for lost time but the last 4 miles fatigue was definitely messing with my head a bit.  Drank about 40oz of gatorade throughout the run for fuel but I am starting to think that may have been insufficient-especially since my last gatorade stop was at mile 14, I really could've used another one later on.  The sun was out and it was 67 degrees!  I wore shorts and a tank top and sunscreen!  I haven't been this hot on a run in a long time! :)  After my 20 miles was finished I wasn't home yet and I was beat so I stopped and walked a quarter mile and then realized my head was getting foggy and if I wanted a drink anytime soon I better at least jog so I staggered another .5 home at about 9:30 pace.

Splits: 8:51, 8:47, 8:45, 8:31, 8:30, 8:13, 8:20, 8:03, 7:51, 8:10, 8:14, 8:19, 8:29, 8:22, 7:45, 7:49, 7:28, 7:40, 7:31, 7:20    --8:09 average pace.  Goal for my 22 mile progressive run in two weeks is to beat the 8:00 girl.  Oh yeah and my ITB didn't bug me at all!:)

And, in other news, my interview went GREAT and I am scheduled for a second one on Tuesday!!!

Pink Pegs Miles: 20.50
Weight: 0.00
Comments(5)
Total Distance
10.03

8:37 average pace.  Lovely morning run with the tribe,almost everyone was there!  Did a few faster 7:30 miles with Gary and Eddy and then fell back and ran with the rest of the group.  My legs weren't sore from yesterday's 20-miler so I guess that is a good sign that I am getting more fit.  I do have a new black toenail though.  My feet are getting grosser and grosser.

Mizuno Waverider 12 Miles: 10.03
Weight: 0.00
Comments(9)
Total Distance
67.29
Nike Air Pegasus Miles: 16.75Pink Pegs Miles: 40.51Mizuno Waverider 12 Miles: 10.03
Weight: 0.00
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