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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

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

Total Distance

8.42

"I've heard it said, that people come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn.

"And we are led to those who'll help us most to grow, if we let them, and we help them in return.

"Well, I don't know if I believe that's true, but I know I'm who I am today, because I knew you!!!"

Galinda- Wicked, "For Good"

Corny, I know- but I could never be achieving these goals I have set for myself with out all of your advice, support and kindness! Thank you so much!

Today's run was very slow and pleasant. I stopped 3 times to stretch out the calves and once for a porta-potty break. I forgot to stop the garmin. Every time I checked my pace it was just under 13 m/m so I am guessing that is about my average-ish.

I hope you all are feeling well and have a GREAT day!

Running- 4.84, 1:05:23, ave 13:31 (with a potty stop and stretching :), best 9:05, Laps-13:29, 15:02(potty stop), 12:58, 12:53, 11:26(.51)

Biking- 43 minutes = 3.58 running miles

Yoga- 66 minutes

Comments

From leslie on Sep 25, 2008 at 12:43:06

I agree, this blog is such a positive influence on us all!! We all need the encouragement and positive feed back we get to keep us going. And the laughter!!! Marion, it is fun to watch your progress, you are doing such an awesome job!!! And, I think you are an amazing cheerleader, your comments always up lift and make us crack up!!!

From Kelli on Sep 25, 2008 at 13:52:36

Ah, and you are the true inspiration, cheering squad, FBR Queen to all of us! WE LOVE YOU!

Great work out. I hate that when you forget to stop your garmin in the potty---messes it all up! But, more like a true race, I guess!

Have a splendid day!

Oh, I did Yoga today before I ran, and it was nice! I could actually bend!

From Kim on Sep 25, 2008 at 14:34:13

Hey Marion,

I just got home from work. I went into the storage room and said "wow, somebodies been thinking and making things better around here!" Wendy said, "It was Marion." So thanks Marion! Much better in there! You are a go get em girl!

You are doing so awesome! I don't know how you have time to get everything done that you do!

From marion on Sep 25, 2008 at 14:53:57

Hey Kim- thanks for noticin' (eeyore :) I just had a few minutes and like making neat piles. At my house there are 7 other people who like to mess up my neat piles. At least at work, most people will stick things in a pile if they can tell the piles apart from eachother ;) Thanks for your encouragement. I will ever be grateful that you shared this blog with me :)

Thanks Les & Kel (might as well abreviate everyone- Kim can be Ki?) I need a nap.

From Jodi on Sep 26, 2008 at 17:58:40

You ROCK!!!! Great job.

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