Patience, the NEW Endurance Sport!

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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, Feb 06, 2009

Total Distance

5.00

58:59, ave 11:47, best pace 6:49 (this was for about .15 of a mile), splits-11:55, 11:35, 13:55(some walking), 11:41, 10:00

I got to run with Kim and Trisha this morning. They are SO much fun. Do you like my speedy down hill stint? It was very scary!

WHAT DO YOU EAT THE DAY BEFORE A RACE???? I need some ideas :) Please share your favorites with me :D

happy weekend xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Mizuno Wave Rider 11 A Miles: 5.00

Comments

From Burt on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 12:23:00

PASTA!

From Burt on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 12:23:20

Something high in carbs.

From Burt on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 12:23:36

No junk food.

From tarzan on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 12:25:49

Marion - for a 5K - I wouldn't worry about it. Just what you would normally do for a long run day.

If it was a half marathon or marathon - then I would worry about my diet.

From Marion on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 12:26:17

Thanks Burt! I will have some pasta for lunch and dinner and NO junk food :(

From Marion on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 12:28:39

Thanks Maurine. I am just SO tired today and sluggish. I did eat total CRAP on my date night with Anna. I am sure that is the problem this morning.

From seeaprilrun on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 14:31:20

I just make sure not to eat anything that might cause surprise bowel movements. The real question is, what do I eat AFTER a race? Anything I want! Yeah! Race day is fun!

From lucia on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 14:35:36

April, I like the way you think! :)

Pasta primavera, mac and cheese or a cheese and tomato sandwich are my favorite meals before a race.

Good luck on the race! You'll smoke that course!

From Smooth on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 15:31:15

Marion,

GOOD LUCK on your race tomorrow!!! You're gonna do GREAT!!!

For 5K, I don't worry about carb load. I just eat what I always eat before I run, yogurt, banana, cereal. Eat whatever you're used to that don't cause extra pit stop. I do suggest eating dinner a little earlier tonight to ensure plenty time for complete digestion.

From Marion on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 15:33:35

Thanks :) I just needed a reminder. We went out for lunch instead of dinner tonight and I will eat a small dinner :) THANKS!!!! xo

From allie on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 16:38:06

bananas. the race-day superfood.

From Marion on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 16:42:03

Thanks Allie- I am out of bananas and I do love them for race day.

The race is not until 11- I usually eat a 1/2 bagel and a banana a few hours before the race start. With the race being so late in the morning, I am not sure if I should eat more?

From Kelli on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 17:02:28

Your best pace is great and you held it for a bit---AWESOME!

Have a great race tomorrow, I can not wait to read about it.

From leslie on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 17:31:31

Good luck tomorrow, run like the wind girl!!!! Just don't eat M&M's tonight, that is my only bit of wisdom to offer!

From artichoke on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 22:14:41

Some carbs, but not much the day before anything shorter than a half marathon. Race morning I always have a PowerBar about two hours before or maybe a bagel if I have more time than that. I stay away from carbonated drinks for a couple of days. Good luck. Thanks for your comment about running with dogs. I'm going to do better and get her out at least one or two days a week for starters.

From montelepsy on Sat, Feb 07, 2009 at 04:08:04

I can't wait to see how you do!

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