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August 2011

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Location:

South Jordan,Ut,USA

Member Since:

Jan 11, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

5 K Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I've been running for the past 25 years.  I ran my first marathon at age 50 and have run 3 since then.  I run 5K's, 10K's and half-marathons.   I ran the Ogden Marathon in 2006 and finished in 4:35.  I won Thrid Place in my age group.

Three of my daughters and I ran the Ogden Half Marathon.  They did great and I was glad to just finish.  I ran the Riverton 1/2 marathon the end of March and pulled my hamstring and then got bursitis so I wasn't able to train as much as I wanted to.

I have slowed down a lot the past 10 years so my goal now is to keep running slow and steady until I die.  I also ride bikes and am as fast as my daughters.

We have now switched from Marathons to 1/2 marathons and Triathlons.  Last year Leslie and I did the Desert Sharks Triathlon and Daybreak.  I won first in my age group in both because there are not many people in my age group.

2010  Riverton Half Marathon 3rd in age group

Daybreak Triahtlon 2010 1st in age group

South Jordan Half Marathon 2010 1st in my age group

Riverton 10K 2010 1st in my age group

Vikingman Triathlon September 10 2010  Won 1st in my age because I was the only one in my age group

March 2011 Riverton 1/2 Marathon 1st in my age group and there were actually 6 people in my age group.

 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

My daughters and I are starting to train for Triathlons, but would still like to run 2 half-marathons and 5K's and 10K's 

2010

Riverton 1/2 Marathon  3rd in age

Daybreak Triathlon 1st in age

Riverton 10K

Hobblecreek 1/2 Marathon

Vikingman Triathlon

MS 100 Mile Bike ride finished in 7 hours

2016

Terrain Run with son and daughter.  It was fun but very muddy

August 25 Triathamom with my daugter Christine


 

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep running, biking, swimming and stay fit until I'm 100 years old

Personal:

I'm married, have 8 kids (7 daughters and one son) and 28 grandkids. I have a great supportive husband.  The grandsons and grand daughters are now tied at 14.  I have 2 grand daughters married and one going on a mission to Australia.

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Total Distance
146.50
Total Distance
3.00

I didn't walk with Ben this morning because he didn't have time.  I ate breakfast and cleaned and then I called Leslie and woke her up.  We ran down 40th west to Sky Drive and back.  It was a good run and it was a little cooler and I liked that.

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Total Distance
7.50

I walked at 4:45 with Ben and then when we got back I met the BBK's at Riverton High.  I didn't get there for the early miles but I was few minutes early and so was Carissa so we ran down 27th almost to the light and turned around and headed back where we met the others turning into the parking lot.  We ran around the parking lot and then picked up the others.  They were doing a 1 mile warmup before going to the track.  Debbie didn't want to run on the track and neither did I so we just continued on north and ran to 112th South and then turned around.  When we were almost back Kris Bullock caught up with us.  Then we ran through the neighborhood across from the school and then back to the school.  It was a good run and I enjoyed visiting with Debbie and Kris.

This afternoon I did my arm weight exercises.  It's the first time I have been able to do them since I had my hand surgery.  It didn't hurt much and I was glad to get the exercise.

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Total Distance
1.50

Ben, Duke and I did our usual walk down to the light at the river bottoms and back.  It is usually a pretty brisk walk with Duke pulling Ben along.  Then I got home and my husband had made me breakfast for my Birthday.  After breakfast I read scriptures, did my indexing and then I did my leg weight/stomach exercises along with 50 mens pushups followed by a 1 minute break and then 20 more.  Boy laying off the pushups for two weeks because of my hand made the pushups harder than ever.

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Total Distance
8.50

Ben, Duke and I did our walk at 4:30 this morning.  Duke spotted a couple of cats along the way and boy did we go fast for awhile, Ben could hardly hold him back.  I got back in time to go to the early miles with the BBk's.  They started out right when I got there so I was behind from the start.  They headed north through the subdivision and after a while I lost them, but I kept going and then made my way back to the church.  Eric was coming north along the  road by the church so I turned around and ran with him until we met up with the others and then went back to the church.  For our regular miles we ran down 3200 from 114th to 106th and then west to the credit union and then south to 114th and then back.  I visited with Eric, Kris, Debbie and Kellie for a few minutes and then they went ahead.  I kept going until about 5 people passed me heading back so then I turned around and started back.  I made it back before Kris, Debbie and Eric because they went the full 6 miles and I think I only went 5.  It was a good run and I was tired at the end.  I visited with Rachel for a few minutes before I left.   Then I went home, ate the 3 pieces of my Birthday cake that were left and then called Leslie.  Jenny was staying with her so I went over to tend Jenny's kids so she could run with Leslie.  Then I came home, cleaned up and cleaned the house.  Then Jenny and I went to Costco and then I took her to lunch for her birthday that was in June.  She lives in Idaho so this was the first chance I had to take her.  We went to Olive Garden and it was delicious.

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Total Distance
9.50

This morning when Duke, Ben and I were walking I saw a skunk in the field about 10 feet away.  That was the fastest I have ever seen Ben run.  Luckily Duke didn't see the skunk.  On the way back we walked on the other side of the street.  After breakfast and some cleaning I called and woke Leslie up and then we did our usual daybreak bike ride.

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Total Distance
12.00

This morning Ben, Duke and I didn't walk until 5am.  Ben's leg was sore so we only went 1 mile.  Then I came home, made breakfast and cleaned the kitchen.  I called Leslie at 6:30 and headed over to run with her.  We ran to Chrissy's and back.  When we got to Chrissy's we used the bathroom and refilled our water bottles and headed back.  On the way back I saw one of my co-workers running towards us so I stopped and talked to her for about 5 minutes and then we continued on.  On the way back I was getting quite hot and was glad I had cold water to drink.  I had a nice visit with Leslie as we ran.

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Total Distance
4.50

Ben, Duke and I walked our usual course at 4:15 this morning.  Then I made breakfast, cleaned the kitchen and my bedroom and then called Leslie and woke her up.  Duke, Leslie and I ran our usual course.  Since Duke hasn't jogged for 3 weeks he was extra excited and boy did we go fast.  After I finished cleaning the house I took Ben to Olive Garden for his birthday.

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Total Distance
8.50

Ben, Duke and I walked at 4:15.  We did our usual walk to the river bottoms.  We didn't see any skunks but we did see one cat.  I got back in time to go to the early miles of the BBK's.  We met at the soccer fields.  I started off early doing the 5K course going left.  I didn't see anyone until I got back.  We then ran to the fitness center to start our run.  We ran from there up Canterwood.  I thought they were coming back down but when I got to the top no on was there so I ran on 2700 to Rustic Roads.  On my way down Rustic Roads I saw the others coming up.  I ran to the bottom and met Kris Bullock coming up.  We ran up and the others were gone so we headed back down and back to the soccer fields.  We met the others and started back to Rustic Roads.  We ran up and down one more time and then headed back to the soccer fields.  I was very tired at the end.

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Total Distance
1.50

This morning at 4:15 Ben, Duke and I did our usual walk to the River Bottoms and back.  This afternoon I did my Leg weight/stomach exercises along with 50 mens pushups, a 30 second break and then 25 more.  I did my exercises while I watched my favorite show "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire."

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Total Distance
5.50

I actually slept in until 5am and then Ben, Duke and I went on our walk.  Leslie called when I got back and said she wanted to sleep until at least 7 because she was on call last night and got an early morning phone call.  I ate breakfast and did my cleaning until it was time to wake up Leslie.  She ended up sleeping until 8 so we only did a 4 mile run.  It was already getting hot so I was glad we only went 4 miles.

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Total Distance
9.00

Ben, Duke and I only walked 1 mile today because Ben still wasn't feeling up to par.  Then I came home and ate breakfast and cleaned before I called and woke Leslie up so we could ride bike.  We rode our usual 8 mile course through Daybreak.

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Total Distance
4.50

Ben, Duke and I did our usual walk down to the River bottoms and back.  Then I ate breakfast and took my sister the airport.  I had my sister's get-away at my sister's cabin in Heber City over the weekend.  Six of my sisters made it, one came from Indiana and one from Arizona.  Only my sister that lives in Canada couldn't make it.  After I took my sister to the airport I drove to Leslie's and ran with her.  We ran down 40th west to Sky Drive and then back to Leslie's.

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7.50

Ben, Duke and I did our walk to the River Bottoms and then I went to meet the BBK's at Riverton High School.  I was a few minutes late and they had already left, but just as I was leaving Michelle came so I waited for her and we went the other direction to meet up with the group.  I had a good visit with Michelle until we saw the others coming and then I turned around and headed back.  They all caught me before we got to the neighborhood.  When we got back to the school and met the others we headed to the track.  I wasn't excited to run on the track so I looked for Debbie and when she got there we decided to run off track.  We met Eric in the parking lot and he ran with us too.  We did our normal mile run but instead of turning around we headed north and ran until just past 114th at the round about I turned around and Eric and Debbie kept going.  I thought they would catch me before I got back but they didn't.  It was a good run and I was very tired at the end.

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Total Distance
1.50

Duke, Ben and I did our usual walk on 114th down to the River Bottoms and back.  Then I did my leg weight/stomach exercises along with pushups.  The pushup weren't quite as hard this week.

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Total Distance
11.00

Ben, Duke and I only walked 1 mile because Ben was very tired this morning.  Then I met the BBk's at the Park at the bottom of Tithing Hill and brought Duke.  We ran along the trail.  I was able to keep up with Duke pulling me.  I did 4 miles with the group and then came home and called Leslie and ran 6 with her.  I think I got a very good workout today.

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Total Distance
9.00

Ben, Duke and I walked a mile and then Leslie and I rode our bikes.

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Total Distance
7.50

It is sure fun to see how excited Duke is to go walking or running.  Ben, Duke and I did our usual walk to the River Bottoms.  Then I ate breakfast and cleaned before I called Leslie.  We didn't run until about 7:30 and we were both tired so we just did our Daybreak 6 mile course. It was a lot harder than it was on Thursday when I had already walked a mile and a half and then run with the BBK's for 4 miles before I did our daybreak course.  I'm glad I wasn't doing a half marathon.  I did sign up for the South Jordan Half that is in October so I better get ready for it.

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Total Distance
4.50

My usual 1.5 with Ben and Duke and then I ran 3 with Duke and then I had to get ready for work.  It is going to be hard to get used to working again.

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Total Distance
7.00

I walked a mile with Ben and Duke and then ran with the BBK's.  I couldn't stay the whole time because I had to work at 7.  We did our usual 3 mile warmup course and then a mile on the track.  Then some stayed on the track and some of us ran off road.  I hate running on the track so I was glad to run off road.  After work I did my arm weight exercises.

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Total Distance
1.50

Ben Duke and I did our usual 1.5 mile course and then I did my leg weight/ stomach exercises along with pushups.  Then I went to help my daughter Becca move.  She lives on the 3 floor of an apartment so I went up and down 3 flights of stairs at least 100 times.  Boy was I tired when I got home.

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Total Distance
4.50

Duke, Ben and I did our usual 1.5 mile run and then I ran 3 with Leslie.  I was very tired from helping my daughter Becca move so I was glad Leslie only wanted to go 3 miles.  After Leslie got off work we rode bikes but we only went 6 miles because it was very windy.

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Total Distance
1.50

This morning Ben was too tired to walk so Duke and I ran the 1.5 miles down to the river bottoms and back.

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Total Distance
5.00

Ben wanted to sleep in so I ran 3 miles with Duke and then did our usual walk when I got back.  I didn't run with Leslie because Ben and I were having a garage sale at 8am.  I walked another half a mile putting signs up at both ends of our street.

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Total Distance
4.50

Ben, Duke and I did our usual walk down to the River Bottoms and back and then I took Duke on a 3 mile run.  Then I ate breakfast and got ready for work.  My daughter Christine is in labor so I will probably be spending the night at her house tending kids.

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Total Distance
4.50

Ben, Duke and I did our usual walk down to the river bottoms and then I went to running group.  I went to the early miles and then stayed for 1 mile of the other.  My daughter was having her baby and I had to be to her house by seven to tend her kids.  She had her baby boy and my 27th grandchild at 1:30pm.  He is a healthy boy and weighed 8lbs 2oz.  I took care of her kids until 8:30 and then went home.  I was very tired.

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Total Distance
1.50

Ben, Duke and I did our usual walk down to the river bottoms and then I had to be to work at 6am.  After work and a short nap I did my arm weight exercises.

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Total Distance
146.50
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