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Location:

Woodstock,GA,USA

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

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.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.300.007.30

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.

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