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September 2013

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Location:

Glen Rose,TX,USA

Member Since:

Nov 26, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

SGM 2009 3:29:18

HobbleCreek 2009  1:39:23

FWRC 15 K 2011 1:15:32

DesNews 10K 2009 44:19

Fireman's Fund 5K 2012  21:41

5 Marathons, including Boston 2009

Short-Term Running Goals:

Have fun and enjoy running.  Work on my fear of racing and learn to enjoy this "season of chaos" that is currently my life.

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Continue running and living an active life

Personal:

 

"If you take care of the little things, the big things take care of themselves." - Bill Jacobsen

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Purple Mizuno Lifetime Miles: 315.03
Raspberry Mizuno 18 Lifetime Miles: 105.90
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
134.222.00136.22
Pink Mizuno Miles: 89.52Wave Rider Silver/Yellow Miles: 16.20
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.000.007.00

We had volleyball on Saturday, so a run did not happen.  I draw the line at 90+ degrees.   I had planned on today being my long run, but due to a rain/lightening storm, I had to delay until about 9:30 am.   It was hot and muggy and down right hard.   I ended up deciding to call it at 5.75 and run home instead of completing the 10 miles.    Trying not to hard to stress, due to the 85 degrees and 95% humidity.  

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6.000.006.00

In St. Louis on business and mapped out a route the night before.    I failed to realize that the first .5 mile did not have a shoulder or sidewalk and was a little dangerous... live and learn.   The rest of the route was an out an back with some pretty good hills.   I had forgotten how amazing 65 degrees can feel!  

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Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
11.500.0011.50

I will be at a conference on Saturday, so I had to get my long run in today.    Jenny and I met at 5 am to get as many miles in as possible.   We ran the first 5 together and then split up to finish.    It was hot and humid but I felt pretty good, just slower than I would like.....the result of inconsistency over the past several months.

 

 

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6.000.006.00

At a conference at the Hyatt Lost Pines and ran 6 easy miles on the treadmill before heading home.    Uneventful and boring.

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Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.100.006.10

Met Wendy, Meghan and Heather early for easly miles.   We ended up running at a pretty good pace up to the Woodshed and then took it easier on the way back.  Glad to be back running with them again. 

Avg. Pace 8:44

Pink Mizuno Miles: 6.10
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Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.000.004.00

Easy miles on my own after giving myself a pep talk for a while.    Legs were tired and never really found their gear.  Avg Pace 9:09

Pink Mizuno Miles: 4.00
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Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.000.006.00

Met Ashley, Tim, Wendy and Meghan for a run up to the Woodshed and back.    This time took it easy on the way out and picked up with two MP miles at the end.   My garmin said 8:33 but Meghan's registered 8:19...I like her's better and do know that I messed mine up at the last light.

Pink Mizuno Miles: 6.00
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Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.500.004.50

Met Jenny for easy miles.  It was 83 degrees, humid and my legs were tired.  It was brutal, but we got it done. Avg Pace 9:42....sad.

Pink Mizuno Miles: 4.50
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12.000.0012.00

Met Ashley, Tim, Wendy, Mo and Meghan at the store for a long run.   I had very low expectations for today, because I was tired and emotionally drained from a crazy week at work.   We ran on the trail - out six, back six.  Something happened at the turn around and I started picking up the pace.   I let myself get ahead of the group for 2 miles and then fell back in for the last 4.   Avg Pace 8:47

This has been the best week I have had for a long time both in consistency and good runs.  Hopefully, both will continue. 

Pink Mizuno Miles: 12.00
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Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
8.000.008.00

I met Megan early and we ran 6 together - up to the Woodshed and back and then added on 2 more. Avg Pace 8:48

Pink Mizuno Miles: 8.00
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Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.100.006.10

Jenny and I met  and ran 4 together and I added 2 more on to total 6.

Pink Mizuno Miles: 6.10
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6.000.006.00

It had rained all night and I was wiped out when I woke up - bailed.   3 min later decided we should go.  Tried to bail again 5 min before heading out because the rain had picked back up, but Jenny had driven to my house, so we were going.    We ended up with 6 miles in the pooring rain.  No watch, easy and relaxed, but a good for mental toughness.    Hoping that at some point my shoes will be dry.

Pink Mizuno Miles: 6.00
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Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
16.200.0016.20

Last week, Wendy had told me they were planning 15 miles for today, so I was prepared.   Ended up just being Maureen and myself and it was her last long run before SGM.   We started out slow and it was dark, the trail was muddy and the 7th street bridge access is a mess.    We ran out 6 on the trail and then headed back 2 miles, up Baily and then to the store and a few miles in the park.    I took a gel at mile 8 and ended up with two POP stops - mile 9 and mile 12.   We both messed up our garmins and tried to do math and run...never a good idea for me and that is how we ended up with 16.2.     It was an absolutely beautiful morning and I felt great.   Avg Pace 8:54.

Wave Rider Silver/Yellow Miles: 16.20
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Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.552.006.55

Jenny and I met this morning to run some .5 mile repeats.  This is the first "speedwork" I have done in months, so the expectations were low.    I ended up with 4x.5 mile with .25 recovery.   I was surprised with my speed (not great, but not as bad as expected), but I have zero endurance.

3:34, 3:38, 3:36, 3:41 (lost focus)

 

Pink Mizuno Miles: 6.55
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8.000.008.00

Met the group at Tom Thumb and ran to the Woodshed and back , plus two more on my own. 

Avg Pace 8:29

Pink Mizuno Miles: 8.00
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Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.270.004.27

Easy miles w/ Jenny

Pink Mizuno Miles: 4.27
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Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.000.006.00

6 miles in the rain, good times.

Pink Mizuno Miles: 6.00
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Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
12.000.0012.00

12 miles with Wendy.   Was wanting a progressive run, but ended up all over the place. 

Avg pace 8:39

Pink Mizuno Miles: 12.00
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Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
134.222.00136.22
Pink Mizuno Miles: 89.52Wave Rider Silver/Yellow Miles: 16.20
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