cheryl

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Location:

So. Jordan,UT,USA

Member Since:

May 12, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

St.George marathon 2009 - 3:34:07. It was a PR on my 11th time running St. George.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run St. George in under 3:30; be in the top 3 in my age group

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay strong, run well for many more years. Still set PR's in my 50's.

Learn how to run more relaxed and efficient.

Personal:

I'm married with four children. I run with a group called the Bingham Butt-Kickers, a really fun group of people that gets me out running early on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and sometimes Saturdays. I recently found out that I've been running with poor form for many years, which has probably contributed to some nagging aches and pains I've had for years. One of my big goals now is to be able to run with better form and to have running feel more effortless. I hope this won't take too many years to achieve!

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Tue, Sep 30, 2008

Total Distance

7.00

I met with the group at Bingham. For one brief moment I was tempted to bag the workout and just go to breakfast or something, but the group kept me focused. We went to Rustic Roads and ran 3x1 mile repeats. My times were 8:43, 8:14, and 8:17. We then ran two 2-minute fast runs. It felt good. Later on in the day I felt so good that I put in 3 more miles on my treadmill. I think that may be it for me, no more running until the big marathon. We'll see if I can stick with that plan, I'll probably give in and run a little on one of the days. Nothing I do now will probably make a difference, so I think rest would be the way to go. On the other hand... I can't decide what to do! Hopefully I can stick to my rest plan.

So what time do I think I will get in the marathon? Last year I ran it in 3:35. Nothing I've done this year indicates that I will match that time. Every race, every workout, pretty much everything, has been slower this year. It all started in March when I got a bad case of sciatica, and it has taken me forever to overcome that. The only thing I have this year that I didn't have last year is a lot stronger base. Last year the longest I ever ran was the half marathon distance. This year I've put in a few runs longer than that, plus overall my weekly mileage has been a lot more this year than last. However, all that mileage has not thus far translated into faster times. So, for this Saturday, I think it's unrealistic that I'll be below 3:40, unless all the stars and whatever align, so I'll have to be content with somewhere between 3:40 and 3:45. If I'm slower than 3:45 I'll be somewhat disappointed, but not too much because there's always next year!

As for my fellow BBK members, you guys will be awesome! Everyone is running so strong, I expect to see some great PR's. Good luck to everyone.

Comments

From Walter on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 09:59:09

Dont down play your hard work for this year. Look at Jon's post for yesterday. He kept track of his accomplishments and now it helps his mindset know that what he has done will help him. http://jon.fastrunningblog.com/

From Cheryl on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 12:33:48

Thanks, Walter, for that. I guess I'm just trying to be realistic and not get my hopes up too much. The difference between Jon and me is he has improved across the board this year, whereas I have not. I can't realistically expect to be as fast as last year if nothing I've done this year has been as fast, right?

From Walter on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 12:42:01

My point is that everyone thinks that they havnt done enough. Its normal. I PR'd in Ogden last year after being off from mono for the better part of the year. I ran 2 months before the race with very little mileage behind me and felt the same way you do right now. I started the marathon very slow and felt like I wasnt worthy of trying to keep up with the fast guys. I kept them in my sights longer last year than I did this year. Just dont forget your accomplishments youve done and your training. Who cares about the time. Just go into the race mentally ready and who knows maybe you'll surprise yourself. Cheers

From Cheryl on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 12:47:00

That's the fun thing about a marathon, you're never quite sure how it's all going to work out. It's always a bit of a surprise. You're going to have a great race, though, that's one thing I'm sure of!

From Walter on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 12:49:04

So will you! Remember to not get down on yourself mentally while your running. Ive told a bunch of people on here to tell yourself you are a specific animal and run like that animal. Im a gazelle! I have alot of Cheetahs after me and I have to run like a gazelle! lol

From Cheryl on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 13:27:53

You will do great---you are a very strong and consistent runner!! I think 3:40 is easily doable and will not be surprised if you do even better!

Good luck and sorry we missed the last workout---I need to catch up on my sleep!

I expect to see you much during the race---as Scott and I are shooting for 3:40!

From Cheryl on Thu, Oct 02, 2008 at 17:27:57

Kelli--Thanks for the comment. I think you and Scott will be faster than 3:40, but maybe we'll see each other along the way. Good luck!

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