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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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Thu, May 07, 2009
Total Distance
8.00

I ran to the SJ park, trying to get well warmed up for our 5Ks.  We started running and I found myself not far behing Peggy, Cheris and Michelle.  I was hoping to maintain that, but gradually I fell behind.  However, I was happy with my time, 23:49, because that is about 3 minutes faster than I ran it about a month ago.   I was pretty wasted at the end, more coughing/sick feeling that I would have liked, but not as bad as it's been lately, so I'll see that as progress.  After some recovery time, we ran it again.  I knew I had to take it easier on this one, and my time was 25:04.  Not bad for feeling sick for some of the run.  Later I hit the canal road with the schnauzer and ran a little more, mainly still working on getting a better form.  I think I've figured out the best form to run with, now I just need to be able to maintain it for an extended period of time.  It is so easy to fall back into the old tense, tight, inefficient way.

Comments
From Shelly9 on Fri, May 08, 2009 at 00:52:58 from 76.27.55.22

Awesome job! A 3 minute improvement- WOW! Keep up the great work. I hope you getting feeling better- is it still thyroid issues?

From erico on Fri, May 08, 2009 at 15:46:56 from 216.49.181.128

Cheryl, that is really impressive! It is good to hear that you are feeling stronger. You have been very patient and hard working and it is paying off. Are you planning to run on Saturday?

From Robert on Fri, May 08, 2009 at 17:59:38 from 71.32.163.35

Hi Cheryl - First time I checked out your blog. Keep up the great work and simply run like you did when you were a kid (remember kids walk once and while). In the words of Dr. Van Aaken "run daily and run slowly". Even Kenyans say we, Americans, are always in a hurry.

From Cheryl on Fri, May 08, 2009 at 19:42:11 from 76.27.66.153

Michelle--thanks for that nice comment. Yes, it's still thyroid issues. I think my thyroid is in the process of dying, but it's taking a long time.

Eric--thanks for your nice comment. Is there any plan you know of for Saturday? I heard some of them talking about running 10 miles, but I don't know any details and we haven't got an e-mail yet.

Robert--thanks for checking out my blog. Are you saying that we should be combining walking and running, because that's what kids do? I really do enjoy walking breaks during runs.

From Robert on Fri, May 08, 2009 at 20:59:43 from 71.32.163.35

Hi Cheryl - What I'm advocating is do what is fun and keep moving. Endurance fitness is not a run and stop/rest only choice. Don't let this get out, but walking and running does work. If you are looking to the Oympics then don't listen to me. However, incorporate walking into your running when you see fit and you'll be amazed by the outcome. Same goes for speed training, let your body dictate. Remember why you run. You are partaking in a God given ability and the world is your footstool. You'll cover amazing distances if you just let go of the clock. Sorry, I'm babbling. I wish you well.

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