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Hope Mills,NC,USA

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May 12, 2009

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78.6 miles at Hinson Lake 24 hour ultra 2013

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Mike to Mike Marathon- May 2014

Hinson Lake 24 hour ultra -Fall 2014

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Run till the day I die and still enjoy it

Comrades---long, long, long term

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NB Trail Lifetime Miles:						94.40
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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

Mon, Nov 09, 2009

Total Distance

0.00

getting out of bed today was a workout

I'll be using my upper body strength today to pull/push myself in and out of chairs.

I managed to get some shoes on my feet and went out for a short walk this morning. It was a tough start. Every step was such an effort. But I knew it would help. I was walking more comfortably about half way through.

I just want to sit all day, but I know I need to drink a lot and keep moving. It's the epic struggle of doing what I know is right and good for my body vs doing what feels good right now. Obviously, I'm sitting at a computer right now and not moving around, so you can see how well that's going.

I'll be ready for another walk tonight.

I got an email, and a friend of mine that I haven't seen in almost 2 years said she might be coming down my way for the 1/2 marathon in 2 weeks. I'd love to run it with her (just running slowly...no pr's). Will it be too soon?

Comments

From RAD on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 13:24:29 from 76.27.12.70

Not as long as you take it slow and don't race. You'll know how your body is feeling better than anyone. With good recovery 13 2 weeks post marathon wouldn't be bad at all - just no racing.

Keep up the walking, it'll keep all those 'kits' and 'kats' away! :)

From Smooth on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 13:35:49 from 174.23.240.142

Walking is great for recovery! Wait a week or so before making the decision to run the half.

From RAD on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 13:37:13 from 76.27.12.70

Oh, by the way...I think you should check out the 'mileage board' and see who is at the TOP!!! WHEEE!!! Take it in girl, you deserve it!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 14:58:05 from 198.241.174.15

I agree with Smooth. Wait and see how you feel and if you do decide to do it, take it slow and easy and don't push yourself. But who am I to talk? I raced a 10k 9 days after my marathon.

Have fun with the recovery!

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