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Location:

Idaho Falls,ID,USA

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I began running for my first time about 3 years ago. I remember calling everyone I knew the first time a ran 2 miles w/out stopping. I ran Mesa Falls half marathon @ 2:21 in fall 2009. I ran Salt Lake half marathon spring 2010 @ 1:54. Then I ran Missoula, MT full marathon summer 2010 @ 4:25. I was injured (IT Band) for Portland marathon (fall 2010) but went and picked up my packet anyway. Ran Ogden 4:26....

Short-Term Running Goals:

Over the next two years, I would like to improve my strenghth and speed.

Long-Term Running Goals:

I WILL qualify and run Boston before I turn 40. I just turned 36 this year ~ 

Personal:

In May, 2013, I will have been married to my love, Rex, for 16years. And it just keeps getting better and better! Two beautiful daughters. Emma (8) and Ali (5). This is my ninth year teaching and I love that I get paid to do it! Running gives me energy, sanity and is simple joy for me.

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Brooks Ghost 4 Lifetime Miles: 375.94
Mizuno Wave Inspire 8 Lifetime Miles: 27.00
Saucony Kinvara Lifetime Miles: 383.85
Brooks Yellow Ghost 4 Lifetime Miles: 393.46
Adias Boost Lifetime Miles: 429.71
Saucony Kinvara - Blu/orange Lifetime Miles: 191.70
Salomon XR Misson Trail Lifetime Miles: 37.18
Saucony Ride 6 Lifetime Miles: 497.38
Brooks Ravena Lifetime Miles: 431.99
Ravena 5 Purple Lifetime Miles: 423.87
Asics GT2000 Lifetime Miles: 483.23
Asics GT2000 Pink Lifetime Miles: 315.94
Asics GT2000-4 HotPink Lifetime Miles: 27.59
Addidas Boost Sequence Lifetime Miles: 353.01
Addidas Boost Sequence 2 Lifetime Miles: 391.06
Addidas Boost - Purple Lifetime Miles: 425.90
Addidas Boost - Purple2 Lifetime Miles: 306.89
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103.35
Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 103.35
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4.00

Okay - I got the flu...very terrible...last week. Then I had shin issues on my right foot - so now after 6 days off from running I went out this morning. Felt great, but was starting to feel my shin so I walked the last three quarters of a mile. So technically I only ran 3.25 ish of the four, but put four miles on my shoes so I am going to count it for now. Hope my shin continues to heal. Lots of dixie cups of ice to rub on it. We take off for Spokane tomorrow and then Canada for a week. Really hoping to log some miles in the next few weeks! 

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 4.00
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2.10

Ran Chrissy's neighborhood. Shin is feeling so much better - hope to extend my runs after this to longer miles! 

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 2.10
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3.50

Ran in Spokane - stomach is really acting up as is the shin.  I will take tomorrow as a rest day (trying to ease this dang shin back into running) and hopefully my belly will be better by then as well. We are in Pentictan BC now with Clark and family - so nice...

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 3.50
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3.00

Trying hard not to be frustrated --- my right shin is killing me. I was able to run 1.5 without issue, but then my shin began its pain....finished at Skaha Lake here in BC so Clark, Jill, Rex and I were able to strip our socks and shoes to get into the lake, nice beach sand, which does not seem to help my shin (uneven ground). Well, I start another graduate class today - so I shall ice lots, then have more beach time in the late afternoon/evening. Hopefully I can play, but sitting in the sunshine on the beach isn't too bad either. 

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 3.00
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1.50

Shin doing better...just didn't want to push it. Ice every two hours or so seems to help

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 1.50
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4.00

Shin doing so much better! averaging about 8:30 pace - good to run with Clark, Jill and Rex in beautiful British Columbia

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 4.00
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2.00

Ran two then walked a mile with Chrissy - long day of driving ahead - just needed to shake it out. No shin issues. So ready to get those miles back up there -- hard to move forward with caution 

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 2.00
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4.00

no shin issues - however, after 8 plus hours in the car the day before, my legs felt HEAVY

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 4.00
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6.25

Felt refreshed and ready to go this morning - again, hoping to start logging more miles..would really like to do City of Trees Marathon in October -- 

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 6.25
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8.00

nice to be out with all the other runners this morning

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 8.00
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4.25

Shake out run - feels good to be feeling good - every runners dream! 

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 4.25
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12.00

Tried out a longer run today. My knees and shin held up great. I was slow coming back (9:20 average pace for the second half...8:50 pace for the first half)...but I will take it for sure! 

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 12.00
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4.25

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 4.25
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4.00

ran 3 then ran/walked 1 with Chrissy

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 4.00
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8.00

Drove over to run Sunnyside with Alana - so good to catch up and run with her. I felt I was not hydrated at all - struggled on this run, but we still kept it under 9 for the average pace (8:5 ish )

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 8.00
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4.25

Nice quiet run around the river -- totally unplugged

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 4.25
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6.00

Ran up blackhawk with Alana - dropped her at the church, I drove up a mile to run up three to the top and back down - I.LOVE.THIS.RUN. We will be doing this again ~~

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 6.00
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13.25

Whew---glad Rex was with me. Struggled at the end of the run. Last two miles I had to stop and stretch out my right leg - i-t band issue?? not sure where that came from - possibly my hill run on Thursday - gets me every time. Over all happy girl to be running

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 13.25
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3.00

Whew, nice and slow 8:50 pace for three miles. I was nervous b/c the back of my right leg was sore yesterday as well as my shin, ankle...and so much more. BUT the shake out run was worthy 

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 3.00
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6.00

Slooooowwww run around the river this beautiful, 52 degree morning! Ready to take a rest day - feeling my ankles, shin, etc. 

Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 6.00
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103.35
Addidas Boost Sequence Miles: 103.35
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