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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

Sun, Dec 28, 2008

Total Distance

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I am guessing that a smart runner might plan her long runs around the weather forecast these days. So, since I am striving to be a "smart" runner, I am going to shoot for Wednesday, as it appears to be the last nice day before a new year storm. I am of course going to practice my flexibility and be willing to move it as needed. Being able to run outside is going to require new mental and physical skills for me. I need this outside time. I need a twelve or 13 mile run this week to be ready for Painters. Mentally, I need a 13 just to really know that I can do it. I wanted my longest run to be on the 3rd so I can have an easy week the next week (5- 5 milers and 1- 7 miler) The week of the race I am going to do a 5,4,4,3, off, RACE DAY!! I am getting excited and worried and more excited all the time!

Comments

From tarzan on Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 20:30:37

Sounds like you are doing some good thinking on your plans.

I would recommend a little more of a taper if you want to actually run to potential. If you are doing Painters as a long run, then your plan sounds good. You might want to take 2 off days during the week to have fresh legs.

From MARION on Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 20:39:29

Maybe a 4,3,3,2?

From tarzan on Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 20:54:00

Or 5,3,3,2 - if you want. Throw some striders in the last day or two to make you feel fast.

Don't be surprised if you start feeling aches and pains. The mind starts imagining all sorts of things.

Double check your running gear and make sure you take warm clothes if the start is up in the mountains - it can get cold waiting for the start.

How are the apples doing? :)

From jona on Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 21:30:37

Plan sounds good Marion, I know you will be just fine on the distance. I'm agreeing with Maurine on the taper. But you have to call it how you feel. Your going to have a great race!

This apple can't wait! Speaking of apples, where is the blog with the details of who is in?

From MARION on Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 22:50:44

Jon- try November first on my blog. I think it is all there :)

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