| Location: Marshallville,GA,USA Member Since: Jul 31, 2015 Gender: Female Goal Type: Marathon Finish Running Accomplishments: My first 5k was August 23, 2014. I placed third but failed to write down my finishing time.
My personal bests:
5k - 28:52
6k - 36:17
10k - 1:05:8
Half marathon (trail run) my only half so far - 3:08:06. I think I was down more than I was up, lol.
Short-Term Running Goals: My short term running goal is to run another half marathon this coming September. I had a long bout of vertigo that caused me to miss 3 halfs in January and February of this year. I am still trying to work my distance runs back up to 14 miles. It's been more difficult than before the vertigo. Long-Term Running Goals: I am in the process of training for my first marathon. Once I get to that point, I will start working on my speed because my ultimate goal is to qualify for the Boston Marathon and run it with my daughter, Tiffany. Personal: I began running in 2013, but my story began in January of 2012. My granddaughter, Ariana, had just turned 5. She got real sick, was hospitalized, and diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I was totally devastated because being a nurse, I knew what a rough road was a head of her. After a year of watching Ariana and my daughter, Tiffany, struggle with this very strict, unforgiving disease I realized that I needed a way to vent/cope. That's when I laced up my running shoes for the first time in years and headed out to run. I found running to be a tremendous help. When I would get tired, sore, etc. and thought about giving up I would think about Ariana who did not have a choice. If she could endure this disease, I could endure whatever running threw at me, and I would push myself harder. Running was the therapy I needed. In August of 2014 I ran my first 5k. Halfway through the race I thought, "What the heck was I thinking?" I crossed the finish line feeling exhausted, sick to my stomach and headed straight to the porta potty. I began feeling a sense of accomplichment I have never felt before. I placed third and was totally stoked. Thus, my love for competitive running began. |
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| | Very hot out, but thanks to the rain it cooled off a little. I didn't have to run in 90+ weather today. So happy to finally hit 5 miles again. It's been real tuff working my distance back up since my lengthly bout with vertigo. I was going to hit 5 miles today whether I was running or walking, I did both, lol. It was slower than my 10k pace used to be, but I'm on my way back. Yay!
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| | A wonderful run this evening. The temp dropped to 75. Way wow! It is usually in the 90s when I run, with the sun beating down on me. I ran a trail run in a misty kind of rain, feet sloshing in my shoes, grass and dirt sticking to my lower legs, but it was awesome all the same. I will take the rain over the sun any run, lol. I feel great!!
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| | Could not get a run in today so I did 12 miles on my stationary bike. I hate it, but sometimes you gotta make do...
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| | Only ran 2 miles today. On vacation and walked all over Philedelphia. I had a nice run up the steps that Sylvester Stallone ran up in the movie Rocky. That was lots of fun.
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| | I walked 6+ miles in Washington DC today. No run!!!:( The walk was great though.
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| | Had a nice 4 mile run. Slow pace in 95 degree weather. Can't wait until it cools off some.
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| | I ran 6 miles on the treadmill today. Working on my pace and distance for the half marathon I'm running in September. I rode my stationary bike for 6.68 miles. Tired of the heat, it felt great to have fans on me while I worked out. I feel awesome!!
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| | I only put in 3 1/2 miles today. Tomorrow is my long run. 92 degrees is so hot to run in.
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| | Woohoo! 13.2 miles in this morning. I had a few technical difficulties. Got out at 7 to try and beat the heat. I forgot that since my track is mostly grass that it would be wet. So, before the half mile point my shoes were full of water and my feet were soaking in it. Well, by mile 8 my feet were hurting so I took my socks and shoes off and ran the rest barefoot. All I can say is where there's a will there's a way. Score!!!
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| | I got 7 easy miles in today, then cycled 7 miles. Great workout!
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| | I got a 4 mile run in today then 5 miles of cycling.
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| | 90 degrees out this evening, but managed to get in 9 miles. I feel great!
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| | Awesome early morning run. 8 miles at a good pace then 3.7 miles of intervals. Great way to start the weekend.
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| | Biked 11 miles and ran 3. I took a down day!
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| | I got a 6 mile run in this morning, then 11 mile bike ride.
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| | I got to run in the rain barefooted the last 3 miles. It was awesome!
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| | Ugh! it is just soooo hot outside, but I got a little run in.
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| | Short run today. Saving it up for my long run tomorrow.
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| | I had a great run this morning with an awesome group of ladies.
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| | I could only go 3 miles this afternoon. The heat was unbearable. My mind wasn't up to the challenge.
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| | Speed workout today: 12 x 400 with 400m recovery. What an awesome workout.
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| | I had a great tempo run at 5:15 this morning. It was nice and cool for a change.... I felt like I could run forever!!!!
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| | Easy miles today. Following the Hanson's Marathon Method training plan. It is so awesome....
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| | Had an awesome run this morning. Half of it was running in the rain. It sure does beat the awful heat we have been having. So invigorating!
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| | Speed work today. 1 mile warm up, 8 x 600m fast pace x 400m recovery, 1 mile cool down. Awesome workout.
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| | Great trail run this evening.
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