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Location:

Payson,UT,

Member Since:

May 27, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

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

Onion Days 5k Route Jan 2010 28:18

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

Provo Riverwoods 10 mi 2008 1:49:09 (aided- downhill)

Riverton 1/2 Marathon March 28th, 2009 2:23:24

UVM 2009- 5:14:49

Short-Term Running Goals:

Recover from being hit by a car while I was running in early October 2010. Be healed enough to run my planned races.

Planned races for 2011:

UVM 1/2 June 11 (registered)

RHPC 1/2 July 9th

Payson Onion Days 10k (break 60 min)

St George Marathon 4:22 (3rd times a charm)

Long-Term Running Goals:

I just want to be able to run...

Personal:

I am the self proclaimed FEARLESS leader of the FRB's RED HOT PINK CHICKS!!! Our Motto's are- 2010 "Diamonds and Titanium, Thats what we are made of!" 2009 "We are water-proof-dye-in-da-blue-crazy-nut'n-gonna-stop-us-fun-lovin'-red-hot-pink-chicks!!!"

The next official RHPC event is the RHPC 1/2(5k, 10k, 10 miler) July 16th, 2011. PLEASE join us !!!

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 started running in May of 2006 while losing 85 lbs after my youngest was born. I have 6 fantastic kids, 3 girls and 3 boys and a wonderful husband. My oldest is in college and my baby is in pre-school. (Six kids in 5 schools ;)

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Asics Gel-Nimbus 9 Lifetime Miles:						504.58
Mizuno Wave Rider 13 Blue Lifetime Miles:						216.67
Mizuno Alchemy Red Lifetime Miles:						79.44
Asics Pulse 2 Red Silver Lifetime Miles:						87.90

Fri, Jul 11, 2008

Total Distance

2.57

34:16, ave 13:19, best 9:34, laps- 13:34, 11:32

It felt really warm this morning. I have been feeling hot for the past few days. I must be retaining water or something. Strange. I have also been very irritable! Diet Pepsi withdrawl? ;)

Anyway- the first mile felt terrible, although I chicked an elderly woman on her morning walk. (Is is "chicking" if it's a girl you pass? Probably not) My first mile was all up hill though- excuses excuses- my first mile is ALWAYS uphill. The second mile was fine. If I had gone longer it would have been a much better overall run. (I can't believe I said that) BUT... I must stick to my mileage plan.

Tomorrow is 10 miles and I am going to try a gel :P I am pretty sure I will throw up, but I gotta be sure. I really like Jolly ranchers. The past 2, 10 milers, I just kept a jolly rancher in my mouth the whole time, pretty much, and drank about 4 C of gatorade over the run and was fine. (my first 10 miler, I majorly crashed and burned at mile 7- must never let that happen again if possible) I read about someone eating cinnimon bears on another blog- I love those little guys!

Good luck to everyone either racing or long running this weekend! Be safe and swift!

Comments

From leslie peterson on Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 10:15:35

Hey, Have you tried shot blocs? I prefer them over gels and gu. Good girl to keep the miles down in preparation for your 10 miler. I know it is hard to hold back when you feel like flying!! Good luck tomorrow!! ARe you trying to beat your Riverwoods time, or just a enjoy a leisurely run? I am into leisure runs and leisure anything...... love leisure..... I am so good at it!! Have a great weekend!!!

From marion on Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 10:18:49

No I haven't tried Shot Blocs. What are they like and where do I get them?

No beating riverwoods time. Just a leisurely run as slow as we can stand! :D

From MichelleL on Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 10:21:29

Good luck on your 10 miler. I used gels,t then switched to shot bloks, then I switched back to gels (vanilla gu for me to be exact). I think the key is to find a flavor and consistency that works for your stomach. I wouldn't try one gel and then give up on them if you throw up. I personally like the GU brand much more than powergel, and there are definite flavors that make me gag. My favorite shot bloks were orange (no caffeine), pina colada (1/2 caffeine) and black cherry (full caffeine).

From Laurie on Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 10:24:05

I like the green apple powergels, and jelly belly sport beans. Chocolate gu's are okay but I have to immediatly chase all of this with water to get down.

From marion on Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 10:33:15

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I will hit the running store and buy an assortment for trying. Are the shock blocs, like jigglers? we need to invent Jolly rancher ones or gummy bear ones. I did try the jelly belly's at the riverwoods 10 miler and those were ok.

From leslie peterson on Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 11:00:19

They are a Clif bar product, so they are easy to find, try the gel too, but I find the shot blocs go down a lot easier, sometimes the gel and gu are too sweet. I agree with Laure that Chocolate gu is good, but you do need alot of water to chase it down. You are on the right track, try a bunch of stuff. Good for you for doing a nice slow long run!! Have a great one!

From MichelleL on Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 11:04:43

They are thicker than jigglers, but close. Runners corner has a good assortment.

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