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Location:

Rantoul,IL,

Member Since:

May 12, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

1/2 marathon 1:43:09--Illinois Marathon, April 2013

10K: 46:50--Safe Kids Run in Crystal Lake Park, April 2010

5K: 22:07--Jingle Bell Run, December 2009

Short-Term Running Goals:

Do another marathon AFTER GOOD TRAINING

1/2 marathon in 1:41 or under

Break Burt's 5K PR by 1 second

10K in 46:00 or under

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep encouraging my family in their development of a healthy lifestyle

God willing, I will run until the end.

Personal:

I run with God. I use my running time to contemplate, to pray and to listen for His call. I'm married to a non-runner, but a supportive one, and we have four children.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Iso Lifetime Miles:						133.20

Wed, Apr 06, 2011

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
4.50	2.00	6.50

Ran to the track for some speed. Just 4 x 800.

The first 800 was 3:29. But I finished into the wind, so on my recovery I ran a 600 so that I could finish with the wind. Next was 3:30. Third one I relaxed a bit at 3:37, and on the last one I relaxed too much at 3:41. Wanted to be at 3:35 for all, but the last one it took me too long to get into it, and by the time I felt that hunger for speed, it was already over.

Wish I could blame the heat (it was 74!) or the wind, but really it was just my brain.

I did get whistled at on the way to the track. That's right. I'm sexy.

It makes me laugh. I've never been one to fall for leering/ogling. I don't think that when I was in the dating stage of my life that I ever started dating someone who looked me up and down appreciatively first. I guess there have to be some girls who would, otherwise men wouldn't do that, right?

Light Blue Saucony Miles: 6.50

Comments

From Stacy on Thu, Apr 07, 2011 at 10:02:34 from 97.114.170.56

Wow, from 6 year olds to grown men. "Work it Girl!" :)

Good speed workout. Our brains can really mess with us sometimes.

From SlowJoe on Thu, Apr 07, 2011 at 11:00:22 from 131.59.200.80

You are on a roll lately with the men, nice going! My wife apparently gets honked at a lot. She asked me if people ever honk at me, and sadly I had to say no.

74 degrees would kill me, that is hot. But you had some really nice paces anyway, good running.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Apr 07, 2011 at 11:14:46 from 71.229.134.155

I agree that 74 is hot. And apparently you are too.

From Stacy on Thu, Apr 07, 2011 at 11:22:28 from 97.114.170.56

I'll take 74 if anybody would like to get rid of it.

From Tracy on Thu, Apr 07, 2011 at 11:54:54 from 209.175.177.37

Joe, your wife must be hot too. And you must not be. What woman doesn't like to jeer at a man running?

Carolyn, thanks for noticing.

Stacy, I'm not giving it up, but I would have liked a little warning first.

From SlowJoe on Thu, Apr 07, 2011 at 12:19:27 from 131.59.200.82

Just a little sympathy jeer, that's all I'm asking...

From JD on Fri, Apr 08, 2011 at 16:25:49 from 70.96.78.149

Nice workout.

The only advice I can offer to women of all ages is to keep in mind that: men are idiots.

From Tracy on Fri, Apr 08, 2011 at 16:27:42 from 209.175.177.37

All people are idiots, JD. How many times have you all heard "Run, Forrest, run!" when you were out running?

People. Who needs them?

From Burt on Fri, Apr 08, 2011 at 16:42:44 from 206.19.214.144

My technique is a little more classy. I call girls up and breathe real heavy into the phone.

From JD on Fri, Apr 08, 2011 at 16:44:45 from 70.96.78.149

Old school Burt. Old school.

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