| Location: Murray,UT,USA Member Since: Aug 13, 2013 Gender: Female Goal Type: Local Elite Running Accomplishments: University of Utah Alumni (2001-2003)
Running Accomplishments
- Marathon PR- 2:51:54 (St. George 2015)
- Half Marathon PR- 1:19:52 (TOU Half 2014)
- 10K- 39:58 (Swiss Days 2010-The only 10K I've raced)
- 5K- 17:50 (Murray Fun Days 2014)
Short-Term Running Goals: Look up more and appreicate Mother Nature.
Long-Term Running Goals: I hope to really race the last 10K of a marathon and not just "survive" it!
Sub 3:00!!!
Sub 19:00 5K
Sub 1:20 half marathon
Sub 2:50 marathon
MOVE SOMEWHERE REALLY WARM!
Personal: I run to stay sane because without a little "me" time each day, I might just go nuts!
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| Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | 18.65 | 29.70 | 48.35 |
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Punky Brewster's Green Goblin DS Racers Miles: 3.00 | Rainbow Unicorn Vomit Miles: 18.15 |
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| Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | 5.20 | 3.00 | 8.20 |
| It's race week! 8 miles this morning with a 3 mile tempo. Like usual, I didn't feel fantastic. But theis seems to be the case the week of a marathon. But overall, my legs are feeling better.
6:11, 6:10, 6:09
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Punky Brewster's Green Goblin DS Racers Miles: 3.00 | Rainbow Unicorn Vomit Miles: 5.20 |
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| Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | 6.20 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
| 6 miles around Murray. I wore new racing flats for the last two miles to break them in a bit for Saturday. I'm nervous but excited!
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Rainbow Unicorn Vomit Miles: 6.20 |
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| Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| (To the tune of Jingle Bells)
Running through the snow,
Only 4 miles today,
My legs felt really good,
The marathon's on it's way!
I wish Saturday was here,
It will be nice to have it past,
I hope I run well...
And kick some major a$$!!!!!
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Rainbow Unicorn Vomit Miles: 4.00 |
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| Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rest day. I am ready to run. My legs feel ready.
Thanks to Allie for sending me this quote:
"Success depends on a number of factors. Some things you can't control, such as weather, the course, and competition. But some things we can control. Be mentally prepared. This is essential to running a great race. Picture the upcoming race course, your competition, and your goal. Create a mental image of yourself as a powerful runner."- Grete Waitz
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| Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | 2.25 | 0.50 | 2.75 |
| 2 miles...no watch...no music. I talked to myself the entire time. I said a few prayers. 6x30 second sprints at the end. LET'S DO THIS!
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Rainbow Unicorn Vomit Miles: 2.75 |
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Salt Lake Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:01:40, Place overall: 2 | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | 1.00 | 26.20 | 27.20 |
| I'm not sure how to blog this race. I guess I'll just say that I didn't get first which was my goal all along. It's going to be a while before I wrap my head around everything. I had also hoped to run under 3:00. So I didn't accomplish two of my goals. With that being said, I am happy that I didn't give up because I wanted to...REALLY BAD. Mile 21, I seriously thought about stopping after my blister popped. I'm very proud of myself for not giving up.
Here are a few thoughts:
I led the race from mile 1-20. It's hard to lead a race with no one else to run with. There weren't any guys around me either. At mile 14, my legs started to feel heavy. I panicked a little but still was able to keep pace. After I was passed at mile 20, I was devastated. The girl who won (Nicole) looked so strong. She blew right by me. Come to find out she is an exBYU runner and this was her first marathon...Impressive.
I think my 23 miler I did three weeks ago was too fast. I don't think my body recovered fully from that. I felt SO good during that run. I know that some runners can recover from a run like that fairly quickly. I think I should have taken it easier than I did.
Thanks to everyone who sent me texts, messages, etc of support. I love this running community. I'm proud of Emily for her race today too. She ran strong with less than optimal training. She's still one of my running heroes.
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| Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | 18.65 | 29.70 | 48.35 |
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Punky Brewster's Green Goblin DS Racers Miles: 3.00 | Rainbow Unicorn Vomit Miles: 18.15 |
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