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Location:

USA

Member Since:

May 25, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

3k 17:55

5k (Panther Run) 30:17

10k (Des News) 1:02:51

Sprint Tri  (Rose Canyon) 1:35:57

Aquathlon (Nancy Crosser) 1:01:57 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Try some longer distance events this year :

  • 100k bike ride  
  • Olympic distance Tri 
  • 5k swim 

Participate in more races:

  • 2011 Aug. 5k Run  31:13
  • 2011  Sept. 5k Run 30:17
  • 2011  Aquathlon 19:30/1:00:00
  • 1012  January 3k timed run 17:55
  • 2012 Jan 10k cancer run 1:10:00
  • 2012 June 1/2 Marathon 2:22:00
  • 2012 July Des news 10k 1:03:00
  • 2012 5x Sprint Tri  (various times)
  • 2012  5k -under 30 minutes
  • 2012 Aquathon 
  • 2012 100k bike ride (20:24/1:01:57)
  • 2013 5k swim
  • 2013 Olympic distance Tri
  • 2013 Des News 10k - under 1hr  

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    Long-Term Running Goals:

     

    1) Continue to run, bike and swim on a regular basis

    2) Have fun along the way, avoid injuries

    3)  Be thankful daily for my health 

     

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    Married with 3 kids.  

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    Monday- Run 12k, walk1k, run 4k, walk 3k. I realized I did 20k, even though I walked some of it. I think I am ready to sign up for a 1/2. 

    I was really happy to hear that my friend, with Breast cancer, that has been doing radiation and chemo, is still planning on doing Boston next month. She qualified last year, before she got ill. I'm so proud of her!!!

    On the 1/2 marathon Hal Higdon training program, it only takes me to 16k, then it has you run 21k the next week. I don't quite follow this. Where do those other 5 kilometers suddenly come from? 

    Tuesday- swim 2.3k, Bike 5k, walk 2k 

    Wednesday- Bike 42k

    Thursday-Swim 2.3l. Bike 10k, walk 4k

    Friday-A variation of my favorite workout. Tried doing miles today instead of kilometers. Run 5 (8k), Bike10 (16k), swim1 (1.6k)   

    Someone snuck in an early morning appointment in on me, so I will probably just try to fit in a quick 6k run early Saturday morning. 6k because I want to get up to 42 k again this week. 

     

    Comments
    From RAD on Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 22:50:36 from 98.202.23.178

    what a great week! I'm glad everything is going well - SO well, that I don't think you should sign up for 1 half, I think you should do 2! :)

    I know it sounds really weird, but 10 miles is long enough for your long run for the half. If you think about it, marathoners rarely run more than 20 when they race 26.2. It may seem counter-intuitive, but if your body can go that far when it is tired (after a full week of training) 13 on rested legs will feel like a breeze. If you're feeling unsure, do an 11 or 12 miler, but it isn't necessary. Trust the plan - they work :)

    From bye-wing on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 08:41:49 from 124.121.80.195

    Crazy Saturday, but it is over ! I'm glad I snuck in a 6k this morning. Too busy the rest of the day, and too tired now. Tomorrow is my rest day.

    RAD-It doesn't make sense, but I will take your word for it. I asked a couple other friends who run, and they had a similiar answer.

    From Brent on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 09:42:21 from 66.7.127.67

    Cat on the move - it must have some eruo, ks - hard to follow, looks like your in good shape for the half, good job. Racing a half, my thought, should run more than the race distance, 15 miler, may try that on a half down the road. The reason marathoners don't run the full distance in training is more tied to the risk of injury. It does not seem like the same risk for a half. Anyway, good job again.

    From bye-wing on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 09:44:15 from 124.122.6.41

    Brent: Interesting. I wonder if the risk of injury is because running such a long distance is tough on your body or if there is just a greater risk because anytime you run you are at risk for possibly injuring your body.

    From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 11:11:39 from 152.26.59.252

    Cat- I'd agree you're ready for a half. Racing a half and running a half are 2 different things. For your first half, I'd set a reasonable running goal and just enjoy it. You'll PR no matter what. That's my 2 cents worth.

    I ran 13 miles preparing for my first half. I didn't have a training plan to follow, I just made up my own.

    As far as running over 20... the extra miles every week are hard on your legs & joints. Because when you're training, it's not just 20 miles, it's the 20-30 you've already run during the week added to the long run. There's my other 2 cents. So if you give me a nickle, I'll send you your change.

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