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Location:

Athens,GA,USA

Member Since:

Apr 26, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

I have completed 13 marathons, 13 half marathons and a variety of shorter distances.  My PR in the marathon is now 4:11:44, December 2009.  I finished my last half on October 30, 2010 and set a new PR by 48 seconds with a time of 1:53:48. Next race: Athens Half Marathon- Sunday, October 21st.

Short-Term Running Goals:

I would love to improve my times without stressing too much on race day.  I would like to become a fitter and stronger runner.

Next Half Marathon:  Silver Comet Half Marathon on Saturday, October 30th. Completed: Time of 1:53:48 PR!

Next Marathon: Soldier Marathon in Columbus, GA on Saturday, November 12th.  Completed: Time of 4:16:58
(better than last year)

Long-Term Running Goals:

It would be pretty awesome to qualify for Boston, and I am now closer than I was before, but I still  have to knock just over 25 minutes off my time.

Personal:

I am married, no kids, two dogs.  I am a schoolteacher who moved in June 2009 from Florida to Georgia.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
36.750.000.000.000.0036.75
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 113.00Calories: 0.00
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.250.000.000.000.006.25

This was my first run back in Georgia.  It was cold, 25 degrees per the bank sign that I run past.  I had gloves on, but my fingers felt frozen to the point that they hurt for the first mile or so.  Fortunately, during mile 2, my fingers warmed up and felt much better.  My legs felt good.  The hills were not a problem.  I just trued to enjoy my run.  I didn't worry about time.

 My weight of 113lbs was post-run.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 113.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

I decided to take this nice and easy.  It was once again, cold outside.  I also have my parents in town and wanted to get back before any drama started between them and our dogs (one of our dogs is a bit neurotic).  I felt good.  Nose ran as usual.  I didn't weigh myself, because I really did not want to see what it said at this moment in time.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
5.250.000.000.000.005.25

Just another relaxing run outside today.  It has been so nice to sleep in first.  It was cold again.  I felt pretty good, although I wasn't too upset to be done at 5.25 miles.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

This was a slow 6 miles, not that I am racing or anything.  It was cold and wet outside, although I avoided the rain for the most part.  I felt like I needed to run, especially after all of the eating out that I did when my parents were in town.  My run felt a bit sluggish, although I know it is not from a lack of sleep, since I have slept in everyday this week.  I guess it is a combination of the prior days of eating out and my legs still recovering from the marathon.  I am not going to worry much about this.  If this is still going on in a couple of weeks, then it will be a bit of a concern.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

I decided to go to the gym with my husband today and run for as long as he was going to be there.  I was pleasantly surprised to get 6 miles in as I thought we wouldn't be there that long.  I warmed up for the first couple of miles and then settled in at a 10:00 minute/ mile pace for the final four.  It had been two weeks since my last treadmill run.  

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.250.000.000.000.008.25

The sign at the bank read 26 degrees this morning.  It was cold!  I felt a bit sluggish out there.  I am not tired, but maybe my legs are still a bit weary.  I am not sure, but I am not going to worry about it at this point.  I was happy to get back up to 8 miles.  This was the first time since the marathon.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
36.750.000.000.000.0036.75
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 113.00Calories: 0.00
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