I have been running off and on since the age of 14. Earned state records in the high jump and hurdles in high school and best mile time was 5:20. Now as I'm older run 5K and longer. First marathon was Honolulu in 1997 in 4:16 with Team in Training. Have run 2 more since, but slower times. I am now 47 yrs. old.
Short-Term Running Goals:
I am running Chicago in Oct. and would like to run it in 4hrs. and qualify for Boston. I ran the ING Ga. Half Marathon this past March in 1:59 with only a couple months of training. I would also like to run New York the next yr. I am hoping to get my 5K time down around 21- 22 minutes again.
Long-Term Running Goals:
I would like to travel and run several different marathons around the country and possibly throughout the world. I want to stay in the best shape I can for as long as I can.
Personal:
I have been a nurse for 22 yrs. and have been married to the same wonderful guy for 23 yrs. We have three sons 21, 19, and 16. I am the only one who loves running. I have been the Cross Country and Track Booster Club pres. for the last 4 yrs. and Asst. lay coach for the track team for hurdles at my sons high school. I earned my Level 1 coaching certificate for the USATF and would like to eventually get involved in coaching again. I was the event director for a 5k to earn money for the XC team at the high school this past May.
I did not feel well when I got up this am. Had planned on running my 10 miler, but cut it short. Only did the 5.7. Ran very easy and felt good. It feels like I'm trying to get sick so I backed off a little and listened to my body. I have softball practice tonite so didn't want to overdue it too much. My time was a 51:32. Still staying at a 9 min. mile pace. If I could get that down to about an 8, that would be great.
Took Sunday off and rested my legs after the 18 miler on Sat. I can't believe how good I felt after running that far. I hope the rest of the longer runs feel as good. Today I just went easy and enjoyed my run. Finished in an hour and 4 min. I'm staying around an 8:45 pace and remaining consistent. I just hope by Oct. I'll be much faster. I'm really trying to increase my weekly mileage as I can tell a difference in how my legs feel - much stronger.
