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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
29.50
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Well, now I have had a few days to reflect on Saturday's surreal run.  The soreness is dissipating, although not completely gone, and my stomach has finally returned to normal--I ate a full meal for the first time last night.  I didn't really expect to go out and run 100 miles, so the whole thing really is surreal, and I couldnt be more thrilled.  That race broke me to my core, both mentally and physically.  But, it was running broken down to its elements, the real reasons I run, the reason I suspect many people run.  It was not just me, but a band of us, all in pain, all struggling, all fighting their way through the night to cover this monstrous distance.  Then there was the volunteers, our crews and friends, the people who wouldn't let us quit.  The atmosphere and community feeling at this race was like nothing I have ever experienced, and I can say, without a doubt, that ultrarunning is my niche, and it is where running is happy for me.  I have struggled this year with expectations and doubts about myself, a lot of crisis, just a lot of crap.  Saturday it wasn't about that, it was about fighting the good fight along side friends, and pushing myself to a new level.  It wasn't like other races, which I do alone, this race I did not do alone at all, I was assisted and carried by friends who understood even more than myself why I had to finish it out.  I remember flopping onto a chair at the aid station, almost in tears, when the pain and nausea had really set in fiercely.  Jason had squatted by me, looked me in the eye, and said, "I'm not gonna lie to you, it's gonna get worse.  But you're gonna get to 100, and you're gonna win, and me and Barry are gonna be with you."  And they were.  Not just them, everybody!  All those crazy volunteers and runners, they were all with me, all night!  and I was with them!  So, basically, when I strolled to the starting line of this race,  I really had absolutely no clue what was going to happen.  I had not trained, I had no plan, I just showed up for the ride, and what a ride it was.   I feel rejuvenated and peaceful, like this was a hardcore re-set.  I am excited to run purely for the joy of it, because it is a joyful activity and part of who I am.  So maybe in a few days I can jog a few miles, when my body has decided it is ready, legs aren't quite there yet.  I'm excited for what the future will bring!

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Total Distance
7.40

Went for a nice jog in the cold by Vanessa's school.  Legs are not particularly perky, but all systems a go!  Today I had to bust it all out, tights, hat, gloves, underarmour, everything.  Apparently there is a big storm moving on.  I am done racing for the year, for sure, but eager to get back to daily joyful running and the gym.  Oh the gym.  I feel like a blob.  I am eyeballing Rocky Raccoon 100 in February, and Praire Spirit 100 in March.  Apparently I have caught ultra disease.There is Boston in April, but some financial miracles better start happening soon to afford that trip!

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9.00

23 degrees and windy.  brrrr!  Beautiful run on the k96/rails to trails loop.

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Total Distance
13.10

Ran a 1:37:19 half with Kyle as his last pre-marathon training run.  felt decent in the cold temps.

 

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Total Distance
29.50
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