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April 2011

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Location:

Hope Mills,NC,USA

Member Since:

May 12, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

78.6 miles at Hinson Lake 24 hour ultra 2013

Short-Term Running Goals:

Mike to Mike Marathon- May 2014

Hinson Lake 24 hour ultra -Fall 2014

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run till the day I die and still enjoy it

Comrades---long, long, long term

Personal:

Married

2 children

2 chickens

cat

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Mizuno Lifetime Miles: 508.40
NB Trail Lifetime Miles: 94.40
New-zuno 9's Lifetime Miles: 515.83
Pinky Gladys Gutzman Lifetime Miles: 502.11
Brooks Lifetime Miles: 517.83
New Brooks Lifetime Miles: 507.28
New Minuno Pink Lifetime Miles: 519.24
MiZuni FLAMES Lifetime Miles: 470.24
Merrell Vibrams Lifetime Miles: 20.86
Mizuno Alchemy 8 Lifetime Miles: 586.59
MIzuno Alchemy 12 Lifetime Miles: 497.80
Brooks 13 Lifetime Miles: 577.62
Brooks 12 Lifetime Miles: 410.66
Brooks 13 New Green Lifetime Miles: 440.91
Brooks 13 New Blue Lifetime Miles: 445.67
Green Machine Brooks 13 Lifetime Miles: 560.25
Shiny Blue Asics Lifetime Miles: 164.85
Dreamy New Balance Lifetime Miles: 402.57
Total Distance
95.69
New Minuno Pink Miles: 85.14New Brooks Miles: 10.55
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Let myself sleep in today!  What a treat :-)

1 hour p90x stretch, and then ab ripper x, because I needed a little adrenaline boost.

I'm like a junkie & need my fix every morning.

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Trail run with Wyatt while MR rode his new bike and filled in as water boy.  It was a beautiful day to run, got to see the sun come up and there were some beautiful spots of scenery along the path.

We park at the stop in the middle of the trail.  Good news: there's a port-a-potty there!  We ran 4.5 miles out, turned around & came back to the car for a re-fuel & stretch.  Then we ran out 5 miles and back 4.  The last mile we walked for a cool down.  The last mile is all uphill, so we liked not having to run it at the end :-).

Slow, slow pace, but we did our miles & got our time in.  Had a little nap in the afternoon- so nice.

We are considering changing the plan a little, and instead of running 2 20 mile training runs, just running one of them, taking a week to recover, and running the 26 the next week.  It's our personal marathon, so we can change it if we want to.  I think it may be better to do it this way. Any thoughts?

New Minuno Pink Miles: 18.00
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1.2 mile walk in the morning (I slept in till 9:50).  I LIKE SLEEPING IN!!!

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5.55

Good morning, starlight!  The big dipper was the first thing I saw when I walked out my front door.  Pretty cool.

Out of bed at 4:30, PT warm ups & on the road by 5:10.  I wanted to run somewhere between 5 and 6 miles.  5.55 worked out perfectly.  I wrote down my paces so I'd be sure to remember them...but I'm not exactly sure.  Here's my best from memory: 9:47, 9:12, 8:50, 8:35, 8:16, 7:40 (the last 5.55).  My avg pace was an 8:48.  That I do remember.

Got to saw the light creeping into the sky this morning...reminded me of the conference talk yesterday.  It was beautiful- as always.

New Brooks Miles: 5.55
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shred level 2, 30 min elliptical, p90x ab ripper.

sweat fest in the house!!

Glad it was a crosstrain day because there was a thunderstom rolling through this morning during my normal run time.

Knee didn't bother me much when I was exercising, but now, 3 hours later it's not happy. I need a knee fairy to fix it.

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9.18

In order to get 9 miles and my PT warm ups done, I have to get up at 4:00.  I snoozed it till 4:10, and drug myself around trying to get ready.  It was a little chilly, but felt good. 

3 mile warm up, then progressive speedwork.  It all ended up being progressive in the end, except my .18 mile cool down at the end.  Stopped to stretch after 1.5 miles.  Seems to be a good thing for my knee when I do the quad stretches after a little warm up running.

avg pace 8:48.  splits were 9:45, 9:20, 9:04, 9:02, 8:57, 8:38, 8:34, 8:11, 7:39, and 9:24 for the cool down.  Then I walked .2 miles home & stretched a little more.

I've been feeling good at running at the 9:00-8:30 pace when I'm warmed up.  It feels like I'm really "running" at that pace, but I don't feel like I'm dying.   I really pushed the last mile, but felt strong at the end.

Just me & the dipper out again.  Wondering when the moon will show up again.

New Minuno Pink Miles: 9.18
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5.56

recovery run.  wasn't sure my knee was going to let me run at all today. did my PT and started out really, really slow.  After half a mile, started feeling warmed up and more comfortable. 

avg pace was 9:45.  Just perfect.  Happy to see the sunlight creeping into the sky in the morings again while I'm up. 

I hate waking up early, early, early, but I hate not having enough time to make a good, healthy breakfast either.  One that fills me up & doesn't make me hungry again in 2 hours.  I may need to just cook oatmeal at night.

knee aches less today than yesterday.  happy day.

New Minuno Pink Miles: 5.56
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p90x stretch and ab ripper

worried about the knee.  hoping the day off and the stretching help so it'll be strong for tomorrow.  somthing's just not right with it.

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knee troubles have got me down.  trying to cut out running for a quick recovery.

48.8 miles on the bike with MR.  2 different loops.  Had to go home & put on some warmer clothes on.  The last time I'd seen the weather, it was supposed to be 80* on Saturday.  Something had changed since I'd seen the weather forecast. 

Beautiful bike ride.  Mr. found a one handled aluminum blue hooker and put it in his bag.  It kept banging him on the head the rest of the way home.  Which reads better if you replace "It" with "his hooker" !!

Then he found a flag to put in the bag so the hooker became very patriotic looking, and when we were almost home, he found a red flowered lei.  Seriously.  so of course he lei'd his "you know what."  

I'm so glad he's around to amuse me, otherwise life would be dreary & boring.

I guess you could say he's my treasure. 

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I'm not sure you can even call it 2 miles of running.  some running, some walking.  Just trying out the knee.  Didn't want to hurt it, but kept hoping I could just get it warmed up enough to get comfortable.

before going out, I did my p90x ab ripper and my physical therapy for...my knee, of course.

Found a treasure in the middle of the road today.  I don't think he was playing opossum.  He just was. 

New Minuno Pink Miles: 2.00
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We tried watching the utube video on KT tape for the knee. Then we did our best to tape it up. It's not the same as the way the physical therapist did it, but it seems to be working it's magic.

I did the P90X legs & back this morning, as well as doing my physical therapy exercises after. It was tough doing my pt after the video workout. I think that's good for my muscles, though. Which will be good for my knee.

Hoping to run tomorrow or Thursday just a little bit.

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two sessions on the elliptical 45 and 20 min.

p90x ab ripper.

kt tape still holding on for the most part.  going to try a little run tomorrow morning. can't wait!

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4.00

Progressive run.  Started easy then just slowly increased.  Avg pace was 9:03. 

splits were (around) 10mm, 9mm, 8:50, 8:22. 

I felt good starting.  Had a knee twang just after mile two.  Then 2 more during mile 4.  Do I just keep running through them, or am I doing more harm than good?  It feels great running, except when I get the "twangs."

I wish I had a good, reliable, knowledgeable knee doctor that understands a runner's mindset.  I might as well keep wishing on the knee fairy.  Yes, I'm mad.  I'm going to allow myself to be bitter today about the fact that I can't get the help I need and I have to waste days going to referrals and waiting for appointments. Pirate pity party.  Bring your own drinks.

Okay, I decided I'd take some action instead of whining without action.  Because we are men of action, and pointless whining does not become us.

First available appointment with ortho is May 2nd.  Wow...that's only 2 and 1/2 weeks away.  I just want to cry.  Now I'm entitles to my pity pirate party because hey, at least I tried.

For all of you who think National Healthcare is the answer to our health care problems, let me enlighten you that it's not the answer to anyone's problems.  Unless you like waiting 2 1/2 weeks (or more) for appointments on a regular basis.  AAARRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!

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Stayed up late to watch Will Farrell on the office.  Only saw the last few minutes, so I'm looking forward to watching the whole thing later this weekend.

30 on elliptical and then ab-ripper X.

hoping for a good run tomorrow.

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9.00

Got out early with Wyatt & the water boy.  9 mile p-town loop.  I was singing praises at mile 5 when I hadn't had any knee trouble (it was taped & I had the big knee brace on), and then at mile 6, I had a snappy kink.  It hurt, but after the initial POW, I ran on it without any pain.  Had another kink/snap around mile 6.5, and then nothing else the rest of the run.  No knee troubles for the rest of the day.

Helped with Fayetteville Beautiful (City wide clean up) for the morning hours.  Then in the afternoon, tornadoes tore through town and everyone's been cleaning up since.  At least the side of the road for the 1.5 miles was clean :-(.

Prayers for those who lost their homes/family members. 

New Minuno Pink Miles: 9.00
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5.00

No knee problems today.  Felt like my running groove was off a little, but I know there are going to be days like this.

We had a 2 hour delay due to tornado damage from Saturday.  One high school has 2 million $ damage to athletic fields, and one elementary school is closed for the remainder of the year.

Got to run with MR since we both had delays.  Nice to run in the sunlight during the week.  Just a taste of what's coming during spring & summer vacation :-)

New Brooks Miles: 5.00
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30 min elliptical- tough workout

shred level 2- really starting to sweat

ab ripper x- my yoga mat was so wet with sweat it turned into a slip & slide

good times!

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5.56

Nice run..70* outside at 5 am. 

Trying to go easy.  Not sure if we're going to try the roadkill run this weekend or not, so I'm trying to run/taper at the same time.  My training plan turned into a soup sandwich. 

Knee was good (taped with brace). AP 9:05

Moon was finally out with me- beautiful sight.  Making everything better, just having my morning friend out with me.

New Minuno Pink Miles: 5.56
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shorts & tee shirts today.  Got out late, but it was ok since I was doing a shorter run. 

beautiful scene running home.  Sky turning pink in the east amid the clouds, fog settled low on the fields, and the mood behind me lighting my way.  Left my music at home, got to enjoy the sound of the birds singing their morning salutations.  Made me wish I had left more time for running so I could have enjoyed it longer.

p90x ab ripper.  I hate it, but I love it.

New Minuno Pink Miles: 3.34
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Did I mention my inlaws are living in my driveway for the next week?

Shred level 2 and ab ripper x.

Good Fry-Day. 

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9.00

p-town loop with MR and FIL on bikes.  No knee problems (wore lrg brace).  Humid!!

New Minuno Pink Miles: 9.00
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4 miles, then ab ripper

spent the day at wrightsville beach- perfect weather

buccanner #1 & his friend (I'll call him "Beavis") thought it would be fun to not wear any sunscreen all day.  I told them to put it on, i asked them if they put it on (they said yes, because they did...in a small X on their chest), reminded them to put it on again & told them to put on shirts when I saw they were getting red. 

They thought they were SOOOOO funny. 

New Minuno Pink Miles: 4.00
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Took the in-laws to the Cape Fear River Trail and we all biked the 8 miles together.  Not really a trail, more of a paved path, but beautiful.  Some nice hills made it a good workout.

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7.00

Finally got to run with Wyatt today.  Looking forward to her "Red Neck Olympics" birthday party bash on Saturday. 

MR rode the bike.

New Minuno Pink Miles: 7.00
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Rain, rain, and more rain.  Thunder kept me inside today.  In no mood to be swept away by a stray tornado coming through the area.

MR did the Kenpo X with me.  We had fun.  I love shouting along.  Walked the hood in the pm with the MIL.

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8.50

Wanted to do 9.  At mile 7 my knee starting snapping again.  The first 3 times, I just kept running and it was okay after the initial shock of the snap.   After the 4th time, I had to walk.  Achy pain raidated up my quad.  That was around mile 8.  I walked 1/2 a mile and then ran the rest of the way home.  Felt good & thought the snapping was over until .05 miles from my house, and it started again.  Glad I've got the ortho appt on Monday.

I threw in the towel & did some upper body strength by raking dead thatch out of my lawn.   Got an awesome inner thumb blister!!  Not as awesome as my buccanner's 2nd degree burn blisters that opened up into weeping sores on his back from his terrific Monday at the beach.....but still awesome.

Now that the weather is warming up, I'm pleased to announce that there was plenty of fresh road kill to treasure on my run today.  Most notably were the  tortise and the hare.  Neither one of them are finishing that race :-)

New Minuno Pink Miles: 8.50
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After my disappointing knee troubles yesterday, I took a break today.  It was different having a Saturday not being spent/scheduled around a run.

In Laws have pulled out of the driveway & are off on their way.  It was a nice visit, but I got tired of hearing how "horrible, ugly, unhealthy, hurtful," etc,  family is.   I love my family; every last crazy sob in the bunch.  ;-)

Best part of the day:  RED NECK OLYMPICS.  Wyatt's b-day party supreme.  The cake was a single wide trailer with horses in the yard (mini choc chip poops under them), a rooster on the roof, and a toilet in the front yard with fresh roses in it.    We played relay games involving opossum tossing (blindfolded), digging up animals from the pet cemetery with plastic spoons, shooting at plastic police men with a bb gun (aka "pop the po-po"), and duck-hunting rubber ducks.    I can't wait for next year's games. 

I think I did run a little when it way my turn in the relay race, which somehow makes all of this relevant to this blog!

 

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95.69
New Minuno Pink Miles: 85.14New Brooks Miles: 10.55
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