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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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Total Distance
22.20
Night Sleep Time: 37.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 37.50
Total Distance
4.40

The alarm was not a welcome sound this morning.  Monday morning's are not a fun time.  But, I feel really good now that I am home and done with my run.  It is always a good way to start the day, even when I don't really want the day to start yet.  The weather is getting a bit warmer and the sun is much brighter, it makes waking up early a little easier.

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00
Comments(4)
Total Distance
4.40

The sun was up earlier today, when I turned the corner by my house, there was glaring sunshine.  It was nice to not feel like it was so early.  However, there was a lot of wind today.  Running uphill into the wind is not a fun thing to do.  Once again, I am glad I fought off the stay in bed demons and got my run finished.  I have a busy day of preparations for a church Relief Society activity tonight on gardening, piano lessons, laundry, and kids.  

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00
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Total Distance
4.40

Today's run was nice.  I wasn't as tired as I have been lately, a nice relief.  After the run I took a quick shower and headed out to take Carolyn to the airport.  Now I have kids waiting in the tub and waffles cooking for a late breakfast.  I have a doctors appointment today.  I am sure it will be uneventful but it is nice to have more time passing in the pregnancy.

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Comments(9)
Total Distance
0.00

The alarm went off to run but my headache and achy body said "not today"  I took a tylenol and went back to bed.  Best decision ever.  I had a great day!

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
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Total Distance
3.00

The rest yesterday left me with more energy today.  My neighbor has been battling an ankle injury this week and hasn't ran at all.  She wanted to try running today and came along with me knowing it would be a slow pace.  Unfortunately, her ankle still hurt a lot and she decided to walk at mile 3 so we walked home.  The walk felt good and it was good for her to walk instead of continue pounding.  I hope her ankle gets feeling better soon.  My run was cut 1.4 miles short but I don't really care, I am just excited that today is Friday!  I love the weekends!

Night Sleep Time: 7.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.50
Comments(4)
Total Distance
6.00

I slept in this morning until I naturally woke up.  It was nice to not have an alarm wake me up.  I feel good about getting the 6 miles done this morning but I won't lie, it was hard.  For me pregnant running feels like the first few runs after you have had a lot of time off of running.  Do you remember how it feels to try to get back into shape and it is all you can do to make yourself not stop?  But the good thing is after a few tough runs it seems to get a bit easier and you see the rewards of you efforts.  Well, for me it is like running those first few runs over and over and over again, and it never gets easier.  

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
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Total Distance
22.20
Night Sleep Time: 37.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 37.50
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