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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 17, 2008

Total Distance

4.04

Now, I woke up feeling pretty regular, you know the morning, "I'd rather stay in bed" feeling, except not even as bad as some days. Anyway, I deciede to run first and do yoga later. So I headed off. My calves were pretty tight, so I stopped to stretch a few times. The first three miles felt really great and relaxed. It was dark so I couldn't see my garmin, good thing. At mile 3 I really did no feel so well. I wanted to stop. At 3.5 miles I started to get a stitch in my side, like I do when I am running my very fastest. Anyway, after looking at my splits I guess I am sick ;) Geez-louise! I feel pretty warn out and tired. I went to the store and bought everything that looked good. I bought bananas, cantelope, pineapple, grapes, strawberries and oranges. I have already taken the last 2 days off of work and I am still trying to find a sub for tonights meeting. I sure hope I can. I think I can keep this from getting full blown if I can just rest a bit. David will be home tomorrow morning and all day Friday.

Running- 4.04, 57:14, best 10:47, Laps- 14:55, 13:38, 14:07, 13:45

Biking- not planning on it today. I'll see how I feel after breakfast. The boys are already begging to go :(

Yoga- Who knows, I'll just have to see how I feel later.

Push-ups! No way! :D

Comments

From Snoqualmie on Sep 17, 2008 at 10:58:01

Take care. So wise to go out and buy fruit!!! (I just blogged about that, what a coincidence.) When you've rested and recovered, you'll be stronger than ever.

From Teena on Sep 17, 2008 at 11:07:33

Marion -- Please take care of yourself. Lots of rest, fluids, and all the good stuff you bought at the store. Any chance you have any Emergen-C packets. Love those! Probably not a good idea to stand on your head for too long while you're sick either. Then again ... how would I know!! REST REST REST is what you need. Sending lots of positive vibes your way.

From marion on Sep 17, 2008 at 11:16:22

Thanks Ladies :) I am. I am lying on the couch with a warm cozy blanket and my laptop :) No headstands for sure. I tried one last night and couldn't hold it at all. I was actually pretty unbalanced yesterday morning too, but I fought through it. None today. I may do a breathing class today if I feel like it. I need someone to make me veggie scramble. I'm not sure my 5 year old can handle it :) I'm too cold to do it myself ;)

From deborah on Sep 17, 2008 at 11:24:45

I hope you are feeling better soon.

I just checked out your other blog...wow! What a transformation!

********* You are amazing!! ************

From marion on Sep 17, 2008 at 11:28:45

Thanks Deborah! :D

From leslie on Sep 17, 2008 at 11:44:23

Hey, take care of yourself, I actually think your early run was a good idea, sometimes it takes the sickness right out of you, but do rest up and I agree with Teena on the Emergen C Packets. Rest up, hope the kiddlets let you take a nap today. You need some good sleep. Take care Marion!

From Megan on Sep 17, 2008 at 13:26:20

Hi Marion... hope you feel better real soon, I'd probably just take the rest of the day pretty easy. I left this morning when it was still dark too, for my long run. I always have run a bit slower in the dark to see where the heck I'm going. Get Some Rest!

From Metcalf Running on Sep 17, 2008 at 13:31:40

Marion, Still got your run in... you go girl that is awsome. Now try and take it easy... get some rest and I hope you are feeling better soon.

Lori

From marion on Sep 17, 2008 at 14:11:16

Thanks my sweet dear friends! I am being a really good girl and staying down. Let's see, we have watched Cars 2x's and now we are watching Yhe Pacifier with Vin Deisel. Ooo baby am I having fun!!! :D I need some lunch and more water. I am off to find some food :D

From sarah on Sep 17, 2008 at 14:15:04

i wish I could come take care of you...hang in there and good job on resting. I think resting as soon as you notice you are sick is vital in the recovery process...it's bad to put it off a day even...get better soon.

From marion on Sep 17, 2008 at 14:32:39

Thanks SArah- I would let you take care of me too, except it is probably the croup my baby had over the weekend, so I am afraid to be around anyone. Croup absolutely is horrible with kids. You guys need to stay SUPER healthy. I think the only time we have ever gotten flu shots was the winter Will was born. He was my only winter baby and i was horrified he'd get sick.

7 years ago I had pneumonia for 5 months, so I am REALLY good at nipping illness in the bud! (or at least trying too :)

From Kelli on Sep 17, 2008 at 14:53:18

Oh, so sorry to hear you are still not feeling well! I am glad you are resting and that you have put the push ups off for another day. Just do not get to far behind or I will beat you to 100!

From britta on Sep 17, 2008 at 16:07:24

You look great !! congrats on all your hard work. I am sure it feels worth it!

Thanks for the welcome, and yes it is a good thing my four year old is so cute because I really wanted to sleep!.

From YourAmazonGoddess on Sep 17, 2008 at 18:31:21

I want a slow bike ride please. There's still time :D

From Jodi on Sep 17, 2008 at 21:59:34

Hope you start feeling better soon!!!!! Do get some rest, you'll be back to great health in no time. I also wanted to thank you for adding comments to my blog. Your the bomb!!!!

From marion on Sep 18, 2008 at 00:28:37

I am going to bed and will be better tomorrow! 100% for sure! Well alteast 85%!

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