Michelle's Running Blog

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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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Mon, Jan 25, 2010

Total Distance

4.00

The start of my run today felt really cold. While running I warmed up and took my hat and gloves off but then I was cold and had to put them back on. I couldn't quite get it right. I am excited for warmer weather but we still have awhile to wait.

The beginning of my run is uphill and usually my neighbor and I start too fast and I get pretty tired by the time I reach the top of the hill. I have been making an effort to slow down at the beginning so I don't drain too much energy at the very beginning. I think it helped today. We weren't super fast still but I felt great on the run.

Night Sleep Time: 7.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.00

Comments

From Tracy on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 09:38:08 from 209.175.177.37

Looks like you guys are also getting a little colder this week.

Good job on the run. It is so hard to get down a perfect pace from the start of a run--just keep experimenting and you'll get it right!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 09:42:18 from 24.8.167.243

It was cold this morning, and that is a significant hill at the beginning of your route. I think an effort to slow down at the beginning is a good idea. I always do my first mile (or 2 or 3) really slow, even if it's not up hill.

And don't worry about not being super fast. You are super fast when you want to be, but most of your runs should just be easy, conversational pace.

From RAD on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 14:31:37 from 67.172.229.125

Way to run smart and warm :) I'd always prefer to be a little to warm than a little too cold while running!

I'm going to put and exclamation on what Carolyn said as well!

From auntieem on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 15:03:00 from 24.17.177.218

It is challenging to get the wardrobe just right for winter! I often end up wearing too much and then leaving it along the trail to pick up on the way back. Honestly, its usually warm enough here for shorts, but I often don't put them on, because I don't trust that I'll actually warm up.

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