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June 2011

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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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2 very hot miles in the hood.  Went out at 5:30am and it was super hot!

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Nice comfortable temperature for running.  It was a tough start for me today.  I feel so out of shape (probably because I am).  I took a couple of walk breaks to regroup and get my mental game on.  I kept thinking of all these reasons why I was struggling today...could be the 9 to 12 hour days I've been working for the past 9 months...or maybe the fact that I was up until midnight last night with my daughter...or maybe because I need go shopping and didn't have any milk for my oatmeal.  Whatever the reason I decided to live in the moment.  Grateful that I am able to be out running.  I decided to just do whatever I could and start planning what I will do to get faster and stronger.

All of a sudden I thought of  QP because I saw a fabulous road kill.  Poor deer was no match for a car. I was scared to look at it because I don't like blood...then I looked anyway.  I have never seen road kill like this one.  The poor deer's brains came out of her nose.  No blood just pink  brains squiggling about 4 inches out of each nostril.  Sorry this is so gross but I can't help telling you.   I'm still considering going back for a picture for QP.

The distraction was good because I forgot how crappy I was feeling.  I decided to push myself the last mile so I would have a good mile out of this run.  Mentally I told myself to push for a 9:05 mile.  I was happy to see my watch in 8's and kept going.    Looking forward to a summer of improving strength, endurance, and speed.

AP:  9:35

10:05, 9:48, 9:29, 9:44, 9:32, 9:37, 8:48 

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Just a couple of wake up miles in the hood.  Feels good to get the blood flowing.

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Spinning!  love it!   Especially when I'm done!

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2 miles on the treadmill at the gym.  Met a friend but had to leave early to tend to a houseguest.  Glad to get my blood flowing.  

Looked for my abs this morning... couldn't find them.   Will search again tomorrow.

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Got out a little later than I like but the heat was bearable at first.  Ran on the rail trail.  Lots of people out on bikes, roller blades, or walking.  Only saw one other runner.

AP:  9:35  Splits;  9:41, 9:34, 9:25, 9:44, 9:42, (last .17 8:40).

After running, I figured since I was already so hot and sweaty that I'd go take my kayak out to work my arms and abs (believe it or not you use your abs when getting a good speed).  I had to stop for gas on the way and took my stinky self inside the quick shop to get a muscle milk to hold me out.  I was a little embarrassed but not too embarrassed to go in.  I felt some eyes on me like they were thinking "wow... she is a smelly mess... wonder what she has been up to".  

Got to the river and was happy to see the tide was up and there were no spiders in my kayak.  Grabbed my pocket fisherman (recent mother's day present) and hopped in.  The water was calm with a nice breeze.  I went across the river to a favorite fishing spot of mine just to see if anything was biting.  I ripped across the water as fast as I could until my arms ached.  I got to the other side and casted a few times but no bites.   Moved to another spot... no bites.  Moved to another spot... no bites.  Oh well, the fish weren't biting today but I was enjoying every minute.  After about 30 minutes of playing fish chaser, I decided to head back to shore.   I dug in and paddled as hard and fast as I could.  The front of my kayak sliced through the water and left a wake behind me.  I was flying and loving every second.  Finally, I reached the other side and slid on shore.  I has such momentum that the boat went halfway up into the grass so I didn't even get my feet wet.

I am feeling a little bit of my abs and a lot of my shoulders and arms.  Thinking about going out again tomorrow after church. 

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Beautiful cool morning.  AP 9:53.  Wish every  morning felt like this one.

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SPINNING :)  Instructor was off his bike so that is always interesting.  He likes to turn up your tension and dance around your bike.  Love it.

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AP:  9:25      10:35, 7:54, 9:44.

Don't be too impressed with mile 2.  I was supposed to do a mile at 8:30 but I didn't have the stamina this morning so I sprinted for a 1/4 mile then turned of watch and recovered.  I did that for the whole second mile.  It felt really good to go that fast, even if it was for short sprints.  I can't wait until I can get faster with less recovery time. 

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AP: 9:30 splits: 9:14, 9:18, 9:52, 9:37

Started out with the sun to my back and feeling great. Turned around, had the sun to my face...not feeling as great.

It was a hot and humid run but I feel fortunate to be able to be out there doing it!

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Ran 3 miles but my Garmin died after 1.5.  It was a 2:00 in the afternoon run.  It was overcast and drizzling so I figured... why not?  I figured out... why not.  After 1 mile the skies cleared and the sun started blazing.  All of a sudden I was one of those crazy people who run in the heat of the afternoon.  Needless to say the run didn't last as long as I intended but nevertheless I was glad I ventured out.

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AP:  9:48   

Just two words... OATMEAL COOKIES!  5 before bed, 3 for breakfast, and 4 post run.  Help!  I still have a dozen left.  They are sooo good.  I was going to take them to a cookout today but I want them all!  What should I do?

 

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Been traveling for 4 days and finally made it to Vermont (visited family in PA for 2 days).  I was so happy to be out of that car I thought I would weep tears of joy.  Checked in hotel around 5pm and the family wanted dinner.  I just wanted to hit the gym and unlock my pretzelized (is that a word?) legs.  Had to let my dinner settle then hit the treadmill around 9pm.  I started to feel human again.  I started to believe I could survive this trip.  I know I can do it now that I have a place to regroup.  

My sister is with me and she has trouble with her left knee.  She got on the stationary bike and tried to pedal with just her right leg but it kept slipping out of the strap so I put my right foot on the left pedal and helped her.  It ended up working out well for her...good times.

 

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Another day of touring Vermont.  Maple syrup making factory and the Cabot cheese factory.  Lots of yummy samples and souvenirs (even something for you QP).  Spent a lot of time in the car again taking in the beautiful landscape.  Couldn't wait to get back to the hotel again to untie my legs.  

Did 5 on the treadmill then spent about 15 minutes on the elliptical. 

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