1/2 Marathon

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Location:

Logan,UT,Cache

Member Since:

Jul 28, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

There isn't a lot to say about my running. I have been running off and on for 5 years and I want to get better and test my limits. I am pretty much starting from scratch.

Short-Term Running Goals:

I want to complete the Moab 1/2 Marathon in October and to be able to be comfortable running.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Maybe someday a whole marathon would be amazing! :)

Personal:

I am a student at Utah State University and I came home from an LDS mission in December 2007.  I think if I can do that, I can complete a 1/2 marathon.
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Tue, Aug 26, 2008
Total Distance
3.10

I ran another 5k today just to see where I was with my time and I cut another 5 mins off my time!! I am running a flat 31 mins! I actually feel like my hard work and running is paying off finally! I only really had time this morning to run a 5k too so it was an unplanned surprise for me. 

Also, I totally replaced my own serpentine belt on my car and I felt manly haha

Comments
From Camille on Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 14:21:22

Congrats for cutting 5 mins off your time. That's awesome. I need to do that. I feel like my pace is getting longer, not shorter. :o(

Also, good job on changing the serpentine belt!

From Sasha Pachev on Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 14:59:23

That is an improvement. However, no need to test yourself or push yourself that frequently. Learn to be patient. I've said this before, but it needs repeating - moderate effort consistency 6 days a week without skipping beats a 4-day-a-week workout hero. Stop skipping days. At the very least if the day is too busy you can set your alarm clock 10 minutes earlier than normal, and run a mile before your day starts. 1 > 0. However, in 23 years of running I've never managed to pack my day to the point of not being able to run at least 5 miles, and I've had reasons to be busy - my wife and I went through school supporting ourselves 100%, no loans, just job income. Overtime the number of our children got up to 5, and I have been the sole provider.

So perhaps it is time to do some schedule de-cluttering.

At this point running up a hill is not a good idea - too much effort. Stay flat.

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