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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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Wed, Dec 16, 2009
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Today I was supposed to do a P90X workout with a friend but she got sick.  So I decided to ride my bike instead.  I have a bike in the basement and I haven't ridden it very much lately because I have been running instead.  I rode for 40 minutes and went about 8.75 miles(my display is a bit broken and the distance is off.  I think it doubles the miles, and said I rode 17.5)  

I rode the last minute as hard and fast as I could, it tired me out but felt good.  After the bike, I did 20 push-ups on my feet.  I know that is not impressive but I used to only be able to do push-ups on my knees.  It is exciting to see improvement. 

I have to brave the post office today with two of my kids.  I have been putting it off, but today it must be done.

Night Sleep Time: 7.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.50
Comments
From Burt on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 12:43:27 from 12.231.112.98

Good job working on the cardio. Welcome to the blog. Any friend of Carolyn's is a friend of mine. Which is weird because I'm not friends with Carolyn. Just kidding Carolyn. We're totally best friends.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 13:27:44 from 24.8.167.243

Burt? Who's Burt? Just kidding.

Good job on the bike riding, Michelle.

Good luck with the post office. I should join you. I've still got to get stuff boxed up though.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 14:09:30 from 24.8.167.243

Hey, did you do the 20 push ups all in one set, or did you do some and rest and then do some more? In either case, that's really impressive! You're going to take me in that arm wrestle, I think.

From RAD on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 14:46:29 from 67.172.229.125

I think I could do about 1 push up on my feet, so good work! Bike is the best cross-trainer for runners, uses and strengthens the 2ndary running muscles (those you need in miles 20-26.2!)

Good luck with the post office, you just might find the line is gone and get a Christmas Miracle! :)

From Metcalf Running on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 16:38:16 from 207.225.192.66

20 push up on your feet is impressive!!! I have no upper body strength.

From Michelle on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 16:39:44 from 97.122.167.7

Carolyn, no I did not do them all at once. I did four sets of five. Five at a time is still pretty tough.

From vinh on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 19:11:32 from 71.68.254.197

Good workout Michelle! Keep up the good work! I think Burt might get a lil jealous b/c you do more push ups than him =P j/k Burt

From Burt on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 19:52:39 from 12.231.112.98

No it's true. I haven't done push ups in forever. Tomorrow I'll try to see how many I can do.

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