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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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Thu, Dec 24, 2009
Total Distance
4.00

Today I ran on an indoor track with my husband, Ben.  We got quite a bit of snow yesterday so we opted to run inside.  I ran a bit faster with him then I usually do, but still an ok pace.  I am a pretty competitive person and enjoyed the fact that Ben and I kept lapping other runners and no one passed us.  When we were nearing the end of our 4 miles a guy was closing the distance between us but I didn't want to let him pass so I sped up.  I finished the last half mile at a quick pace but I didn't get passed at all.  I no it is silly to be competitive during an easy 4 mile run but I just can't help myself and it makes me run faster.

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Comments
From vinh on Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 11:34:06 from 71.68.254.197

Great run Michelle. Your competitiveness will go a long way. Keep it up!

From RAD on Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 11:34:24 from 67.172.229.125

Always keep that competitive spirit! It will keep you strong those last 6 miles of a marathon!! Nice run, glad you got to get out with hubby - those runs are fun too!!

From Tracy on Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 11:44:50 from 173.23.75.96

I like those runs when no one else knows I'm secretly racing them :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 12:33:08 from 198.241.174.15

Hey you speedy runner, you. I like your competetive spirit. I'm glad you got to run with Ben today. I assume that means your in-laws made it here safely last night.

Happy Christmas Eve!

From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 00:00:22 from 65.191.134.20

Hey, nice competition never hurt anyone! It'll help you in the long run.

How great you have an indoor track to run on. A great alternative to the cold and snow.

Merry Christmas!

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