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January 07, 2009

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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:	12.50	Month:	35.50	Year:	35.50
Asics 9.5 Lifetime Miles:						499.93
Asics 10.5 Lifetime Miles:						451.40
Mizuno Wave Rider 11 A Lifetime Miles:						39.00
Mizuno WR 11 B Lifetime Miles:						5.00

Thu, Jun 19, 2008

Total Distance

3.58

It's nice to be running normally again. Is that an oxymoron? I actually said last night to my running partner, "Oh, our long runs is no big deal this weekend, it's only 6 miles." Now for some, that really is no big deal, but for me to have 6 miles be no big deal is HUGE!!! Anyway- big progress for me :)

Notes for today's run. The soreness is all gone. The tight calves are for the most part resigned to the fact that they are going to have to run and have surrendered. 1 point Marion. The first mile of the run was not great 13:20, but the second and third were much more relaxed and natural 12:19, 11:48. 1 point Payson Main Street, 2 points Marion. I ran at 6 am, 1 point Marion. So as far as points go, I am ahead :)

I am hoping to get some yoga in this morning. I really need the prana. I am a prana junky!

Oh, and I am the first to post this morning of my running commrads. 1 more point for Marion. (Hey- do you think I can eat these POINTS?)

Comments

From les on Jun 19, 2008 at 12:23:56

You are racking up the points girl! I think you have turned the corner! When you say 6 miles is no big deal, you have become real live long distance runner! 6 mile is a walk in the park!

Do you do that Yoga today on the computer at home, or go somewhere as well? I checked that out and looked real interesting, do you put your lap top in the family room and do it?

Gotta, go, I have bleach on someones hair!!! I am so naughty to sneak away!

From marion on Jun 19, 2008 at 12:52:46

Yes, I do yoga at home. Just be sure to change your screen saver time on your desk top. I love that there are three different instructors who all teach different styles of yoga. It's my favorite treat!

I love being a long distance runner. It is an odd and strange feeling, but immensely empowering :)

From luzylew on Jun 19, 2008 at 18:53:01

I have been enjoying your blog. I too have lost 30 pounds in the past 3 years and kept them off (I had a 300 lb grandma, which is scary). I have many friends who have lost weight, found running, one of whom is running 7:30 minute miles right now. She was never active in high school, has 4 kids and is 38. It is empowering to run! Slow, fast, long or short. It's awesome. Thanks for sharing your runs!

From marion on Jun 20, 2008 at 00:34:05

Congrats on the weight loss! It can be a bugger to lose, but ever so worth it! Running is ROCK on awesome!!!

From Lybi on Jun 20, 2008 at 00:38:40

Great job with all those points! I'm pretty sure Brent will be issuing some commando points for you as well. About 50, I should say.

So you are a barefooter?! How often to you run barefoot? I am so happy to find someone else. I feel so all alone! I just barely started. So far I've had a lot less complaints from my knees and hips. But I have broken a couple of toes too. Hmmm. Time will tell if I'm ahead on the injury tally.

From marion on Jun 20, 2008 at 10:10:56

No no no.. I haven't run barefooted, I have never heard of that before your blog. I just never wear shoes unless I am running ;) How do you do it? I know that sounds like a stupid question, but I'd like to try it.

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