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Location:

Bountiful,ut,

Member Since:

Feb 19, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Started running Jan. 26, 2009.  I've ran 6 days a week since and have only missed 2 days.

I no longer hate to run.

 May 9, 2009 ran I-Drive 5K in Orlando FL in 29:58

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a 5K in 30 minutes.

I have just decided to train for a half marathon.

  • July 11 Farmington Festival Days 1/2 Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Continue to run even after my races and be an old running woman.  After my half I just may decide on a full marathon but right now just the thought of the half is daunting.

Personal:

I am married to Matt (Twinkies) who loves to run.  I have been the supportive wife watching him run his races and calling him crazy.  We have 4 kids.  Our oldest is 7 and our youngest is 1 1/2.  I homeschool our two oldest boys.  I have decided that I really want to lose my extra fat and get back into shape.  I have always hated to run but I think I am finally past that.  I hope to someday actually say that I love to run.  I would be proud to call myself a runner.  Most of my runs are on the treadmill because I'm unable to leave the kids home alone while I go out for a jog.

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Weight: 160.00
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Walked 1/2 mile, Ran 2 1/4 miles at 5mph.  Added my 1/4 mile to my run today for the first time this week.  All I can say is "I made it".  Instead of music I listened to an audiobook today.  I also did my push-ups.  I am on week three and have up-graded to column 3.  My exhaustion test when I started was 10.  My exhaustion test for starting this week was 26!  So, I am getting stronger.  I'm also starting to see some weight come off which is keeping me motivated.

Weight: 160.00
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Total Distance
2.75

Did 2.25 run and .5 walk.  Was a bit easier to complete than yesterday's.  Also did crunches.  Was the 1st day of the 2nd week.

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1/2 mile walk.  Ran 2 miles at 5mph and last 1/4mile at 5.5mph.  My youngest got in the brown sugar while I was running and left a big mess for me to clean up.  The back of my right leg, just above my knee is also feeling tight.  I've stretched it good before and after my runs but each day it seems to be getting tighter. 

Did push-ups.  Whew that was a hard day on push-ups!  I did 30 for my max (week 3, day 2, column 3).   

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I walked an extra 1/4 mile today to try and stretch out my muscles more.  Ran the whole 2 1/4 miles.  My muscles didn't seem too tight during the run.  They are a bit tighter now that I'm done so I'll keep stretching them.  Maybe tomorrow I'll just do a long walk and let my muscles rest.

 Did my crunches.

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Wow that took forever.  I just walked the whole time on the treadmill to give myself a break.  It went so slow...I walked for about 66 minutes.  I guess it's good to help build up my endurance to go longer.  I was a bit surprised by how tired my legs got anyways.  I probably could've gone longer but that would've meant a bigger mess to clean up when I got off.  My kids know if they want to get into trouble, to do it while I'm on the treadmill!

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Good run.  My legs are less tight today.  I sped up to 5.5 for the last 1/4 mile.  Hope I'm able to add 1/4 mile on Monday.

 

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Weight: 160.00
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