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Location:

CO,

Member Since:

Aug 22, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Began running Aug 07

3 mile - 28:50 (Dec 07)

10K - 1:00:41 (July 08)

Half Marathon - 2:18:56 (Sep 08)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Keep running. Look for races to keep me focused on improvement and consistency.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Runner for Life

Personal:

I grew up in NM and met my husband at BYU. We've lived in NV, MI, AZ, and CO since graduation and we have 3 beautiful daughters 7, 2, and 1

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Asics (green) Lifetime Miles:						450.34

Fri, Oct 19, 2007

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
3.10	0.00	3.10

Last practice 5K before my race . . . Ummm . . . Blast. For some reason this whole morning, I've been thinking that today is Thursday and that I have tomorrow to take it easy. It wasn't until just now that I realized that TODAY is Friday. Oops. ha, ha, ha. What an idiot. Oh well. It's only a benchmark 5K anyway. In fact, I probably shouldn't have even signed up for it this early on in my training. Sasha is quite right about my distancce - I feel great for the first 2 miles and then I struggle with my silly knees the last mile. So after this race, I'm going to stick to 2 miles for 3-4 weeks. I'm not really sorry that I'm racing, though - I needed something to motivate me and make me excited about running. I just feel a little dumb today that I botched my prep. Oh well. Can't undo it; the accomplishment tomorrow will not be in my finishing time, but in my finishing!

BTW, I have an Orthopedist appt next Tuesday.

Comments

From Michelle on Fri, Oct 19, 2007 at 13:59:48

I think that 65% or more of running is all mental, and you have all you need to there to get through the race tomorrow! So go out there and tell yourself how great you are and have a great time! Your going to do great. Don't focus on your time just enjoy all the people running with you and the accomplishment of having set a goal and then completed it! Good Luck!!!

From Lybi on Fri, Oct 19, 2007 at 15:39:46

Laura you should be proud. Not many people in early training forget and run too long! Good luck on your race tomorrow! I am so excited to read your race report...

You should take a before and after picture. Oh, and I hope you don't have anything planned for the rest of the day tomorrow. (He he he.) Love you!

From Christi on Fri, Oct 19, 2007 at 16:46:02

I agree w/ Michelle- so much is mental. Don't let the fact that you ran today psych you out. Think of it as loosening your legs for tomorrow! I think you're gonna have a blast and it will really help you plan your training and what to focus on afterward. Is anybody else you know running it with you?

From laura on Fri, Oct 19, 2007 at 17:09:16

Thank you guys so very much. I really was feeling bummed. I so appreciate your experienced words of encouragement!!!!!! I needed that reminder!

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