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Location:

schererville,IN,

Member Since:

Mar 02, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Madison Inaugural 1/2 Marathon August 2009 2:02:48--yippee PR!

Fall Frolic 4 miler Nov 09PR 33:27 AG 4th place

Race to Wrigley 5K April 2010 PR 24:54

Short-Term Running Goals:

PR my 5k time. But maybe for now I should shoot for under 30 minutes.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay injury free and see where that takes me.

Personal:

I have a husband who is wonderful, three beautiful dogs, I'm a teacher, and I'm a runner. Life is good.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Mizuno Rider 12 #2 Lifetime Miles:						327.30
Mizuno Rider 12 # 3 Lifetime Miles:						384.86
Turquoise Riders Lifetime Miles:						53.25

Fri, Oct 30, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
5.05	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.05

7:45 am 65 degrees-windy-rainy

I had the alarm for 6 but woke up at 5:30 and it was a downpour. I'm not super sure about running in the rain and the dark...sooo I slept in a little hoping to get some daylight. It worked out b/c it only rained a little during the run. Also I got to wear a skirt and short sleeve top. It is such a warm October! I'm sort of interested to see how my November 4 miler race is going to be. Will it be cold? or warm?

Safety question--I run on mostly streets---so I really hate when cars slow down to a halt to ask me a question. Is it rude that I just keep going? If i'm on the sidewalk I have no problem stopping and asnwering but when I'm so close to the car I don't feel comfortable. I feel like if I stop I'm asking to be abducted!

p.s. day 6 of no coke...feeling pretty good actually!

Brooks Miles: 5.05

Comments

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 11:00:18 from 24.18.192.33

If you don't feel comfortable, don't stop! Your instincts in these matters should be obeyed at all times, in my opinion.

Good job ditching the cokes!!!

From Tracy on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 13:15:27 from 209.175.177.37

I agree with following your instinct. A great book to read is The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker. It is a quick but powerful read.

Where is your 4 miler and what date?

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 13:59:18 from 24.18.192.33

I second that book recommendation. Great book! Also "Tough Target; the Street-Smart Guide to Staying Safe" by J.J. Bittenbinder.

From JD on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 14:40:28 from 70.96.78.157

Nice warm weather you got going there!

Regarding the safety question. You're not obligated to stop your run (or walk, or whatever) for anyone, ever. I'm a guy, and I generally won't stop for someone, especially if they're in a car. I think it's rude of them to expect me to, regardless of the safety issue.

Way to go cokeless!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 15:33:03 from 198.241.174.15

I agree. It's best to go with your instincts.

Do people really stop you that often? I think I've only been stopped and asked for directions once when I've been out running.

From auntieem on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 18:56:46 from 67.182.145.8

See, April, I told you one week for the coke and you'd be fine. Very nice!

From april27 on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 22:53:14 from 99.188.251.180

Tracy--Nove 8th in Hammond Indiana

It is called Fall Frolic

Do I really want to be reading these Fear books? I feel pretty street smart...but don't want to get paranoid!

Carolyn--yes when I run during the day (or if my run runs into the sun being up) I get asked for directions...Or cars slow down almost to a hault b/c they don't want to hit me. When I'm clearly running in the grass. We don't have sidewalks or shoulders where I like to run.

Aunt--I still want coke...just haven't done it yet...I have the urge...but I hae quit before and I just remind myself that if you haven' thad it for a while it tastes gross the first time.

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