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Mar 02, 2009

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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.

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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

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
11.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	11.00

I hate running!

8:30am--12 min pace (excruciatingly slow). I walked the first mile. First off...I just can't get in the groove with long runs. I woke up at 6--decided I would eat breakfast and do some homework and then run. Well I ended up napping. Which is fine. I ate b/c I dn't know what to eat on my long runs. I'm not a fan of the gu...I just want my tummy not to feel empty at mile 8. it sucks and I dont' know how to fix it.

Oh and there were sooo many hills so I suppose I should be nicer to myself. My foot hurt for a lot of the run along with my left shin. What is up with that? I just ignored it or walked...eventually at some point it went away.

any who enough complaining--it is over...

So I'm wondering...if i want to run a June Marathon--is it okay to start doing long runs starting in January? I'm thinking that doing 10-13 for a while is beneficial for a base...but I need to know if I made that up in my head to justify not running a lot.

Mizuno Precision Miles: 11.00

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 12:49:37 from 24.8.167.243

You can wait until January or even later to do long runs for a June marathon. I think right now you should just concentrate on consistency and running as many days per week as you can. Do as much distance as you feel like you can handle, but you don't need to go longer than 10 miles for now.

Just run at an easy pace and try to get the joy back.

From april27 on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 15:14:36 from 99.188.251.180

awesome--that helps relieve my stress a lot!

My schedu will be changing again in Jan--just seems like it will be easier to fit in my long runs then. For now seems like running longer than 13 time wise just isn't helpful but stressful b/c I have so much to do.

From auntieem on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 19:49:32 from 67.182.145.8

I really don't know; I'm struggling with how to train for this next one myself. For my recent marathon, we did about six months of training, but longer runs did not happen until we were in the middle of that training. We focused throughout on lots of strength work and speed work, which I loved. However, I suspect that one of my weaknesses as a marathoner is NOT ENOUGH EXPERIENCE WITH THE MILEAGE. I'm thinking of doing 20 mile runs every 3-4 weeks, actually.

From april27 on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 21:47:56 from 99.188.251.180

I think the strength is a really good idea...I just seem to blow it off. I really need to focus on doing more of it...especially my core...My lower back could be stronger too--I have been trying to keep my posture straight but working in the bar ruins that for me..not sure why I slouch back there!

Aunt--I think you have a lot of miles! did you have 200 mile months? Or maybe you just mean long runs?

Even with the a 20 miler every 3-4 weeks I could probably wait till January. Maybe I will work my way up to a 15 miler by the end of the year...okay well I"m babbling...lots of thoughts!

From JD on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 21:50:53 from 209.183.51.62

11 miles is pretty good for someone who hates running...:-)

I agree to just try to stay consistent and worry about the long runs later. By running consistently you'll be that much stronger when you're ready to ramp it up.

From Tracy on Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 07:28:47 from 173.24.32.153

You don't hate running! You love it!

If you hate gu, try hammer gels. For me, gu tastes grainy but hammer gels are smoother.

Good long run! I also find that it's harder for me to get going on long runs, but keep looking to establish your own routine for things!

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