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January 08, 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

Wed, Sep 03, 2008

Total Distance

3.23

My legs were solid lead today. The first mile was ok, but after that it was not so hot. I had planned on 4 miles today, but I turned it around at 1.5 because I just plain thought I should. Nothing really hurt, I just figured I should let the legs off of the hook since they did not get a day of rest after the race on monday. The paces were really slow today. The last split would have been REALLY slow, except I picked up the pace considerably for the last .4 mi :D I thought if I my legs were going to be lead anyway- I may as well make them go faster :D I should take an ice bath, but I am so stinkin' cold I just cannot bare it!

I found 2 pennies :) and I was almost killed :( Seriously- I had to get off the road and he still came with in inches of taking me out. I am still pretty freaked out about the whole thing. There had to be a legion of angels keeping me safe today, truly. My mantra of "Live to run another day," has a whole new meaning now.

Have a great day!

42:25, ave 13:08, best 8:55, Laps- 12:19, 13:21, 12:19

Comments

From sarah on Sep 03, 2008 at 11:14:00

So glad you are okay!

From TylerS on Sep 03, 2008 at 11:29:38

Glad that you amde it back home safe. I hate that cars don't watch for runners. I say runners, because I pass a group of women every morning, there are at least 6 - 7 of them and they are stretched across the whole road and walking, cars avoid them. I run on a 1' shoulder and cars drive right beside me. I carry a small flash light in the mornings, I turn it on when a car is approaching, and at times shine it in their windshield. The legs will start to feel better, remember to keep a positive attitude while you are running. Kellie was always having bad runs, so I told her to always think positive. I never hear her complain about bad runs anymore. You are doing awesome!!

From marion on Sep 03, 2008 at 11:44:13

Thanks Sarah and Tyler :)

Tyler- I have noticed that the week after a race is not usually the best for me. I'm not sore, just when I run, the legs would prefer not too :) They should get a grip in a few days and give into the fact that they still have to run everyday regardless of how much they refuse to cooperate :)

From Kelli on Sep 03, 2008 at 15:49:07

I hear ya! Those cars (and bikes) tick me off! They think they own the road! Well, they do, I guess, technically own the road. But, they do not own the shoulder! Runners own the shoulder---it is time for us to claim it!

Glad you are here and safe for another day and hope your legs feel better soon. My feel like lead every day, so I am used to it.

From tarzan on Sep 03, 2008 at 15:53:08

I'm so glad you are safe, Marion! That is one of my greatest paranoid fears. My sister-in-law was hit and killed by a truck 10 years ago while running and I think that was a large part of why I mentally could not run on roads until a couple of years ago.

From Marion on Sep 03, 2008 at 16:11:48

That makes me crazy! I am glad you are okay. Another reason to run trails!!! Be so careful girlfriend!!!! Yeah, your legs will be fine, you are a rock star! I think you are feeling it because you used em' good! Celebrate!!!

From marion on Sep 03, 2008 at 16:46:44

Thanks for your kindness my sweet friends. I wondered how you would find out I was dead? :) I know that is not funny. My sister-in-laws running partner was killed this past spring by a guy who fell asleep at the wheel. I am SO so sorry, Maruine about your siser-in-law. That is horrible!!!

I am afraid to run trails alone :) I need a big scary dog. Maybe I could borrow one!

From kellies on Sep 03, 2008 at 20:20:11

Wow, I am just now tuning in on the FRB for the day. First of all, I am proud of you for listening to your body and turning around when you thought you should. Second, I am SO GLAD that you are okay. Third of all, I am so sorry to any of you who have suffered a loss like the ones spoken of, that is horrible. I guess I need to start thanking my husband for making me wear a florescent vest and flash light when running in the dark.

You Rock!! Keep up the good work Marion!!

From Jodi on Sep 03, 2008 at 21:01:09

I'm glad you're okay.... I thought you were just kidding at first. YIKES!!! Be careful!!!!!

From marion on Sep 03, 2008 at 21:55:57

The saddest thing was that it was in BROAD DAY LIGHT! (about 8 am)

Thanks guys. My husband wanted to know if I got the plate #. I was too freaked out and he was going way too fast :(

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