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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

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

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

questions going through my head when the alarm went off...and actually I was asking myself them last night when I was preparing for my long run (getting my fuel belt together and clothes out)

1. Why am I doing these long runs?
2. The only races I have are 5k's
3. The very earliest long race I would have is maybe a 10 miler in April
4. Why not take a break?
5. what is the point?

So I skipped my long run today. I have been slacking on weights so I did

2 sets of 15 nose breakers 24 lbs
3 sets of 13 bench press 65 lbs
50 crunches on the ball
2 sets of 15 hammer curls per arm 12 lbs (I need to get some heavier dumbells)

The closer it comes to decision time about the full marathon the less I want to run. So that means I'm not ready to do it right? Or should I just jump in feet first? My brother isn't running. he said he will start back up again when he moves back to Illinois (Oct). I know that I have to think in terms of that I will be on my own. I know my SO will be there but he will be at the sidelines cheering...and not running.

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 11:53:40 from 198.241.217.15

I think you need to think about what your goals are and what you want to accomplish. If you really don't want to run a marathon, don't feel pressured to do it just because other people are doing it. Set your own goals and priorities, and then, whatever they are, go after them.

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 12:14:14 from 24.18.192.33

I know you can accomplish this if you choose so I'll just give you my 2c. The MOST important element of marathon training is aerobic base. That means LOTS of running, 85% easy miles. Now might not be a good time for that, or maybe this morning you just needed some extra rest. But I feel strongly that one should be comfortable with aerobic base first, sign up for a marathon second. By "be comfortable" I mean LIKE THE MILES. I'm sure you'll get other points of view. That's just mine. Take care and have a great day. :)

From on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 12:14:39 from 99.175.95.216

Whatever I am so going to stinker--and i think it will be the koolest thing ever because we are both going to be doing it for the first time :)

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