Patience; the new endurance sport.

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Member Since:

Dec 31, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I ran my first marathon as a teenager in 1981 with my Dad (The Coronado Marathon). Since then I've run St, George (3x) Utah Valley (3x) Ogden (1 full, 2 halves) Park City (1 x) Boston Marathon (1x) Washington DC (1x) Moab Half Marathon (6x) ,Ye Old Freedom Festival 5 & 10K (a million x) and many others.

But I'm all done with that now. I'm officially a jogger.

Short-Term Running Goals:

My running goal is to keep on keepin' on.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Jog into the sunset.

Personal:

I like being outside.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Saucony ProGrid V Lifetime Miles:						479.51
Saucony Ride Lifetime Miles:						841.34
Saucony Tangent Lifetime Miles:						150.93
Saucony Ride Lifetime Miles:						307.50

Fri, Aug 28, 2009

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
4.00	0.00	4.00

As soon as I got onto the trail today, I happned to join a 5K in progress (the Senior Challenge). It was a bunch of pretty good lookin' old guys. I ran with a couple of guys who were probably in their mid 60's. Their course ended only about 3/4 of a mile into my run. Then they were setting up a film shoot down "alligator park" (it's where you can score some meth or spot the pedefiles/flashers on a pretty regular basis). Two big vans filled with top-of-the-line camera equipment, camera dolleys, sound equipment. My guess is, they were using the area because it's pretty and by the river with a clear view of Mt. Timp. Obvioulsy they were filiming something major--it was a serious production. I wish I could have stayed to ask and see what was up. Since yesterday, I keep thinking about Michelle, McKenzie, Kellie and Marion wrestling that pig into the barrel at Payson Onion Days on Labor Day weekend. To begin with, I have a real attraction to kitchy home-spun city days (ie: Coon-Dog days in Franklin, NC ). I may just have to go witness those girls get that pig into the barrel for myself. Michelle wants to win the $200 prize, Marion is worried she'll lose her shorts in the process. I would give money to see either. Ahh, the spectacle of rodeo events. It's moments like these that make me wonder if whoever invented the term 'white supremecy' was trying to be ironic. My back is still a little sore, but a lot better. I have my long run w/ Cath tommorrow. We'll try it and see how it goes the rest of Saturday. TGIF.

Saucony Tangent Miles: 4.00

Comments

From Smooth on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 13:50:15 from 71.32.233.155

Sounds like an interesting run with all those excitement going on...particularly the good looking old gents.

Can't wait to see you in the morning! Are you wearing fuel belt?

From LuzyLew on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 13:55:52 from 208.187.197.42

I use a hand-held water amphipod thingy now days. The fuel belt is too much for my lower back and hips. If we start at Will's there will be a good water fountain around mile 4, and at the campground at mile 7ish, and at again at 9ish at Vivian Park. So don't worry too much about the water situation. I'll probably also bring some gel. Oh, also, we may not get there until around 6:10/15ish. Is that a problem?

From Smooth on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 14:07:22 from 71.32.233.155

I was thinking about your back when I asked about fuel belt. Thanks for the headsup on the drinking fountains.

No problem about the arrival time. The ladies are going to be slower. Since they're running 20, I'm doing 18 max. I will either start with them or wait for you and Catherine. Either way you two will catch up to us for sure.

From Maurine/Tarzan on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 15:04:07 from 63.255.172.2

Can't believe Smooth is doing 18 on top of last Saturday.

You ladies make me feel like a slug in comparison.

Where is this area on the parkway, Luz? I guess I've missed all the fun spots.

From LuzyLew on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 15:08:42 from 208.187.197.42

Um, a slug? Who else besides Smooth has run as many miles. You guys are in a class of your own this Summer. I'll only run with her this weekend BECAUSE she ran 26.2 last Saturday. I'm not looking to have her kick my 'tight end' (thanks for the euphemism Marion). Will's Pit stop was the place you guys caught up to Annilese and I when we went inside to use the facilities(where I left you my gatorade outside the store). That's Will's. It's not the best starting point (less pretty than starting at the mouth of the canyon) but it tacks on an extra 4 miles when you need them and don't want to do that much uphill climb behind Vivian Park).

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