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Location:

Highlands Ranch,CO,USA

Member Since:

Dec 14, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I have run 5K throughout my life. I just ran the Colder Boulder in 25:33 which is a PR for me.

I ran two half marathons this past summer and my fastest time was around 2:09:? (My chip had issues and I was given a gun time but not a chip time, but I know I finished under 2:10:00)

Short-Term Running Goals:

I want to run a marathon during the summer of 2010.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep running for fitness and fun. I would like to improve my pace to comfortably average 30 seconds faster then I run now.

Personal:

I am married and have three children. I enjoy friends, piano, singing, crafting, and organizing/cleaning my home.

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Tue, Mar 30, 2010

Total Distance

4.30

I saw Carolyn twice on my run this morning and my friend Ali once. It was kind of fun to pass people I know. I passed Carolyn when she had about 4 miles left and then also when she had 2.5 miles.

I also learned a lesson this morning. I have to run with some belly support. My pregnant belly isn't that big yet but when I run it hurts when I don't have something to give it a little extra support. The two pants I usually wear have thicker, tighter waist bands that give me support. Today I ran in new pants that are low waist and pretty loose. Not such a good idea. I seriously contemplated walking home through a short cut at mile 1 but thought I better keep trying to see if the pain would go away. After a mile of debating run/walk, finish/quit, I realized it was pretty warm out and I was wearing a jacket so I took my jacket off and tied it tightly around my waist. It helped a ton. The rest of the run was bearable pain.

I bought a lightweight support band last week but it was dirty this morning. I need to be more faithful at washing it or just wear it dirty.

Night Sleep Time: 7.50	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.50

Comments

From Tracy on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 09:51:12 from 209.175.177.37

You are so dedicated to a healthy pregnancy! I admire your perseverance, even when you were uncomfortable!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 09:53:37 from 24.8.167.243

It was fun to see you this morning. When I had about 5.5 miles to go, I was at the corner of Colorado and University and decided to run the better part of my normal 6 mile loop in the reverse direction with the realization that I would probably see you.

I'm impressed that you're able to run this far into your pregnancy. Maybe we need to get you another support band thingie.

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 14:54:00 from 24.199.205.252

my vote: don't worry about doing laundry every day......just wear it dirty. NO ONE is going to care how stinky your belly band is when you're out running in the early morning.

If the stink starts to bug you, then it's time for laundry.

My motto is: It's probably still good.

And of course kudos to you for your running dedication.

From RAD on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 16:00:15 from 67.172.229.125

You're doing great on your running! I'm with QP, just wear it dirty - no one knows! I actually wear my mine over my clothes so it doesn't get as stinky, then I always pull it off when I'm done and just fold it back up and I keep it in my purse for safe keeping :)

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