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Location:

North Salt Lake,UT,

Member Since:

Jan 04, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

  • 5K 
    • '08 SLC 33:11
    • '10 Winter Series 24:49
    • '10 Salt Lake Run Co 23:37
  • 10K 
    • '98 Des News 56:33
    • '99 Des News 49:52
    • '10 Des News 44:48
  • Half 
    • '10 Canyonlands 1:54:22
    • '10 SLC Half 1:45:32
    • '10 Provo Valley 1:44:04
    • '10 Provo River 1:43:56
    • '10 Snow Canyon 1:40:18
    • in 2012 I did Snow Canyon at 5 months post baby and got 1:45 - I was pretty proud about that!
  • Full
    • '08 SGM 5:54:00
    • '10 SGM 3:55:19

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Focusing on cardio and strength training so I can push baby out in record time come early spring '15. ;)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for Boston.

Break 1:40 in the half.

Personal:

We have a 2 year old girl and we're expecting baby #2. :) I'm a NICU nurse working full-time nights.  

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  • 1 hour elliptical, heart rate 153-159
  • 1 hour cycling class, heart rate 175-183

Thoughts during the workout...

  • Trying to mimic the effort I would normally do during my runs through cross-training is hard and inconvenient, but I'll admit it's fun.  If given the choice I'd rather run, but I'm very grateful I can still put in a decent workout!
  • (I just hope I don't lose too much...should I be doing anything more to keep up as much fitness/muscle strength as possible?)
  • I got excited about school starting today and the class I had soon after this morning's workout. I have 2 semesters left and these are definitely my favorites as far as content goes.

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  • Easy day, 55 minunte swim (1 mile)

Today's thoughts...

  • I'm on my way to go see the podiatrist that will help me with some orthodics.  Hope it goes well. Luckily my insurance covers them!  (Thanks for your help Teena) I've been told by 3 professionals now (one of which has been practicing orthopaedic medicine for 25 years) that they have never seen a landing pattern like mine.  Let's get this taken care of and start the running thing again! :)

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  • 1 hour cycling class, heart rate 163-175 (a little tired today, tried to do what it took to keep it above 170 for the last 30 mins, it took some guts)

Thoughts today...

  • Almost didn't make it to the class! I had made up my mind to just chill tonight, but decided last minute to just buck up and go since I had to leave the house anyway to take James to class. And as always, I'm glad I went.
  • I have my custom orthodics! The time for running is near! My intuition is saying to wait till next week after my first PT appointment on Friday the 21st. It is mostly healed up, just acts up a little bit with certain instances, so another week and half should be just right. :)  I'll see what the PT says as well.

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  • 45 min swim, 64 laps = 1 mile, heart rate 130-140 (am)
  • 60 min elliptical, heart rate 150-162 (pm) (tried to keep it above 155 during the last 30 minutes) 

Thoughts...

  • I'm getting better at swimming!  It took me 55 minutes on Tuesday to do one mile, so I shaved 10 minutes off this morning. 
  • I really enjoy it and woke up excited to go for a swim.  I hated it just two weeks ago; I'm glad I gave it a chance!
  • I learned how to take a breath from the other side as well, so now I alternate sides each lap to give the other side a rest...Northbound lap = right side breath, Southbound lap = left side breath. :0)

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  • 50 minute elliptical, heart rate 145-157 (considered this my slow run day) 

Only 7 days until my first PT appointment when I'll hopefully get the go-ahead to run again...can't wait...really, I can't...but I will!!  C'mon Friday, hurry up and come!!

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So.......I woke up this morning with more energy than I knew what to do with.  My muscles were yelling "take us for a run!"  I went to the gym and did an hour elliptical.  Still tons of energy.  Did 30 mins of strength training using more weight than normal to try and use it up.  Still lots of energy!  I just felt really good!  Then I had to leave to be somewhere or I would have stayed.  Anyway, later this afternoon I decided my body was telling me it's ready, so why not take my achilles and my orthodics for a test drive.  So I did!  It felt great!  I stopped about 4 times to stretch it and do some eccentric lifts on the curb to see how it felt.  I only did 5 very slow miles; wanted to do more, but I don't want to ruin it the first day.

My plan is to run 5-7 miles everyday next week (slowly) and supplement with cross training until my PT appointment on Friday.  I've called a few times since I made the apt to check on cancelations to get in quicker, but no luck.  I'll be careful though. :)

  • 1 hr elliptical, heart rate 155-164
  • 5.12 mile run, avg pace 9:23, avg heart rate 148

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