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Location:

Waldorf,MD,United States

Member Since:

Jul 18, 2010

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Several half marathons:  PR 1:59:12

3 Full:  PR   4:38:10

Did a 50th b-day run/ride.  Ran 22 miles, then rode 28 miles.  Took me 7 hours but I conquered 50 miles in honor of that milestone birthday.

Short-Term Running Goals:

April 12, 2014  St. Charles 10 miler

May 4, 2014   Flying Pirate 5K & Half Marathon (doing both)  

September 12-13, 2014  Ragnar Run (200 mile relay)

October, 2014  Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

stay healthy...stay strong...stay happy!

Race at least 3 times a year  (1 full marathon / 2 half marathons) 

Personal:

Married for 30 years.  2 kids (28 & 20).  One beautiful grandson!

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Asics Keyano 19 Lifetime Miles: 66.62
Total Distance
46.10
Brooks Ghost 5 Miles: 15.00Saucony Miles: 17.00
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Total Distance
4.00

Ran 4 miles through the neighborhood at my daughters house.  Beautiful crisp morning.  Nice to have a few miles in the 9's again.  I need to regain some of my speed.  My goal is to keep my AP in the 9's.  

AP: 10:11

10:44, 9:34, 10:52, 9:36 

Brooks Ghost 5 Miles: 4.00
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Headed out at 9:15 this morning with the intention of running 6 miles.  My leg had a different plan.  The niggle that worked its way out last run decided to stay for this one.  By the end of the first mile I was limping and the pain was getting worse.  Decided to give it a rest instead of making it worse.  I was lucky enough to get in a 10:30 spinning class at the gym.  I had a doctors appt at 11:30 so I knew I would be cutting it close.  Had a great spin and made it to the doctors on time.  Changed my shirt in the parking lot and apologized to the nurse about any body odor she may have detected :)

Brooks Ghost 5 Miles: 1.00
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Total Distance
10.00

I'm gonna start by answering Brents blog question.  The doctors appt was for my skin check and the nurse was very polite about my smell.  I was a little embarrassed when she checked my back and had to lift my soaking wet sports bra.  Maybe I gave her a good story to share with her husband after work :)

I let my leg rest and spun Wednesday and Thursday which didn't bother it at all.  It feels like a tendon under my thigh muscle (not the IT band).  When I started my run today I put my IT band strap on my leg that has been hurting just to  see if that helped me get started.  I could feel it just a little but once things loosened up it felt great.  After mile 2 I had to put the IT band strap back on the leg I always wear it because that IT band was saying HELLO.  

Nice sunny, crisp day on the Rail trail.  5 miles out, 5 miles in.  

AP: 10:19 (much better than my last AP of 10:51).   

Brooks Ghost 5 Miles: 10.00
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Started to run but my leg is still not up to par. I have a race this Sunday so want to make sure it heals. Worked on the eliptical and worked with some weights and strength training.

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My 30th Anniversary today! Spun ... 20 miles ... great class.

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decided not to run on the leg until the race Sunday. Want to make sure it heals. Used the elliptical today and did more strength training. Debating on wether to dress up like a pirate for the race Sunday. Hhhmmm ... what to do?

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Race: Flying Pirate (13.1 Miles) 02:19:53
Total Distance
13.10

Beautiful weekend and beautiful day for a race.  I joined my nephews, great nephew, my brother, and several of their friends.  Pictured from left to right is my nephew David, my nephew Mike (he drove up from FL),  Me, Davids friend Kenny (professional BMX rider), and his friend JT.  I ran this race with Mike last year (his 1st race) and it poured down rain.  This year was much much nicer.  Kenny was super fast.  David, Mike, Kenny, and JT ran the 5K the day before and Kenny ran it in 19 minutes and some change.   On a sad note, a runner dropped at the end of the 5K because his heart stopped.  They were doing chest compressions as they put him in the ambulance.  Didn't look like they were able to resuscitate him. 

On a good note, my nephews and I felt great throughout the race.  I definitely thought about the runner from the day before and was hoping he survived.  I prayed for his family and gave thanks for the health I am enjoying right now in my life.  

Mike, Dave, and I stayed together throughout the race.    AP:  10:41

Dave's friend Kenny finished in 1:39:23.  

There was a LOT of testosterone in the house this weekend.  The push up contest Saturday night was evidence of that :) 

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4.00

I have been working out when I can just haven't posted.  Sidetracked by my grandsons illness.  Did some speed work this morning.  Felt really good to fill my lungs and wear them out.

Saucony Miles: 4.00
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10.00

A beautiful morning in Southern Maryland.  Ran on the Rail Trail.  Lots of people out today enjoying the weather.  I thought of QP as I ran past several inch worms hanging from the trees by invisible threads.  Wouldn't want to get one of those in my mouth :}.  The frog eggs were gooping up the water holes.  I was tempted to run down, pick some up, and let them run through my fingers (like I did when I was a kid), but I refrained.  

AP: 10:34 

Saucony Miles: 10.00
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Went to the gym on this foggy rainy day. Incorporated some speed work. Did some circuit work after. Now to spend time with the grand baby. Hoping he will be able to come home this week.

Saucony Miles: 3.00
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46.10
Brooks Ghost 5 Miles: 15.00Saucony Miles: 17.00
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