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Location:

Payson,Ut,United States

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Payson Canyon Fox Club 4th of July 5K 2008- 27:56 :)

~~Onion Day's 5K 2006 37:18~~

~~Onion Day's 5K 2008 30:52~~

Onion Days REDEMPTION Sept 2008 29:34!!!

Onion Day's 10 K 2007 1:09:36

Provo Riverwoods 10 mi 2008 1:49:09

Short-Term Running Goals:

I want to run a 1/2 Marathon before April 29th 2009, my 40th birthday.

5k in under 28:00

10k in under an hour

Look like a beach volley ball player!

I want to run 40 miles a week.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run a marathon between April 29th, 2009 and April 28th, 2010 for my 40th Year :)

1/2 Marathon in under 2 hours

Marathon in under 4 hours

~~To finish in a single number (1-9) in my age division ;)~~ I did this at Onion Days 5K 2008- I placed 8th! Yeah!!!

I want to finish in the top 5 of my age division :D

Personal:

My Favorite Quote- "When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn." -Harriet Beecher Stowe

I have recently lost a lot of weight and running is very new to me (I started running about 2 years ago). I have 6 fantastic kids, 3 girls and 3 boys and a wonderful husband.

My new weight goal is to have lost 100 pounds. I am quite sure I can get to about 93, but I am not sure about the 100. The weight tracker is tracking my total weight loss.

www.meltingmarion.blogspot.com

Favorite Blogs:

Miles:	This week:	7.50	Month:	30.50	Year:	30.50
Asics 9.5 Lifetime Miles:						494.93
Asics 10.5 Lifetime Miles:						451.40
Mizuno Wave Rider 11 A Lifetime Miles:						39.00
Mizuno WR 11 B Lifetime Miles:						5.00

Wed, Oct 15, 2008

Total Distance

5.05

I got out at about 8:40am, 37 degrees. BEAUTIFUL morning!! We went to Wal-Mart last night for milk and I ended up with a treasure! In the men's athletic wear I found some double layer nylon sweat pants with really deep pockets. Yeah! $15 :D I wore them over my running tights and I was nice and toasty! I was a little disappointed that it was not colder, so I could give them a really good test! Oh well! That day shall come all too soon!

The run today was just nice and easy. I stopped to stretch a few times. I was painfully slow, but there was no pain involved :) I am amazed at how much easier 5 miles is now since I spent all of last month biking my brains out! I've got to say, my running is MUCH easier with no biking. I am going to have to contemplate the meaning of these things :) No migraines either! ;) Oh yeah- and those STUPID 8 pounds are miraculously gone this week... hummm? Seriously- suddenly GONE!! Could it be the tofu? Quinoa? I bet it's that stinking tasty salad I ate all day yesterday!!!

The picture below is my FAVORITE in the world. It just CRACKS ME UP!!! Yes, I am 7 years old at heart!

Running 5.05 miles, 1:08:43 minutes, best 9:03, ave 13:37, Laps- 14:52, 13:48, 13:13, 12:58, 12:13

Comments

From The Howling Commando on Oct 15, 2008 at 12:14:17

Sounds like a great week! I know that I did some biking and running last week and it seemed kind of hard towards the end of the week. But then this week seems miraculously easier. I think maybe alternating weeks of just jogging and then biking/jogging are the way to go for me. Building strength and stamina slowly.

Great job on the 8 pounds! I wish I could do that! I have a difficult enough time losing 1 measly pound :( You rock!

As for the cartoon. HAHA That's hilarious. I think I snorted a bit.

From marion on Oct 15, 2008 at 12:23:13

Yes, Benn- it is a snorter for sure! I snorted at your snorting! :)

I am with you on the adding biking in a few weeks a month. I was SO worn out for those 5 weeks, just pooped. It feels good to not have to take a nap everyday. :) It also feels SO good to have 5 miles feel like nothing :)

As for the weight- you are probably a lot closer to your ideal weight than I am. Thanks for the encouragement! I am off to Costco!! Woo Hoo!!! I've got to get there before the samples get set out! I eat EVERYTHING they toss my way!

From leslie on Oct 15, 2008 at 12:25:29

Loved the picture!!!! 8 pounds is HUGE!!! I have 8 to go to reach my goal and then I really need to keep losing, but at least if I get to my ww goal I will have some piece of mind.

The biking really got you strong, I think the alternating idea sounds good.You go girl!

From Lucia on Oct 15, 2008 at 14:54:35

Yay for the weight loss! Yay for no migraines! Yay for the cute chocolate bunnies! Mmmmmmm.... chocolate bunnies.... (mouth watering sounds...)

From megan on Oct 15, 2008 at 18:06:25

Nice run!!! I know it's time for me to get out my running tights for the cold! Good job on miraculously loosing 8 lbs., i never seem to be able to drop even 1 pond.

From leslie on Oct 15, 2008 at 18:09:31

Hey, how long did it take you to lose the 8 pounds??

From kungfublonde on Oct 15, 2008 at 18:10:34

I just ate 8 lbs of dry roasted cashews... :(

And I have to say Marion, I'm nominating you for Fast Running Blog Cheerleader. People say I am always cheerful and positive, but holy cow, you totally put me to shame. You are so encouraging and supportive every single day. LOVE it!!

From marion on Oct 15, 2008 at 18:15:44

FOUR DAYS!!!! Four days on, four days off- with a month in the middle kicking my butt! Aparently, my body would rather me excersize a bit less if I want to lose weight! I am at a loss! I really retain water when I do a TON of excersize so that must have been it. I really felt like CRAP all last month, but DANG- this week the running feels FABULOUS!!! Go figure!!!

sorry about the typos- I can't spell! :(

From leslie on Oct 15, 2008 at 18:43:53

You are amazing! I agree you are the Offical Cheerleader of the Blog!!!!!

Rah! Rah! Rah! Marion!

Have a Wonderful vacation!!!

From Kelli on Oct 15, 2008 at 19:02:06

That sounds so familiar---working out too much, not enough (or at least enough of the right stuff). It seems so wrong, but feels so right!

GOOD FOR YOU! Maybe you sent your 8 pounds my way, as the scale is going up a little each day. BUmmer. Could be that my working out is about cut in half!

Okay, now, no wishing the cold weather upon us! It is cold enough already. But way to go on the great find at Wal Mart. I still need to go shopping (waiting for payday) for that warm stuff. But, heck, I have been on th treadmill so I do not need it!

From JulieC on Oct 15, 2008 at 21:00:01

Thanks for the comments and the laugh!!! Have you run with Kim R. lately? Get her out!!

From Metcalf Running on Oct 15, 2008 at 22:06:16

WOW 8 pounds is great!!! So glad you are not having the migraines. I'm glad that your running is feeling better, I hate it when I have a hard week...:( not fun.

Your snorting made me snort LOL

From tarzan on Oct 15, 2008 at 22:27:37

Good job on finding running clothes.

I bought a pair of running capris tonight at Target - but will have to wait until it is a little cooler out to try them. I am enjoying wearing the shorts as long as I can without getting hypothermia or frostbite.

I've been jamming to a couple of new CD's I bought tonight: Silver Screen Serenade by Jenny Oaks Baker (saw her in concert last week) and 5 Stars by the 5 Browns.

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