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2012
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Location:

Bountiful,Ut,United States

Member Since:

Jan 19, 2012

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

5 K Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I started Runner's World beginning runners program (run 30 min. without stopping in 8 weeks) on Oct. 24, 2011. I was able to run a 5K without stopping 4 1/2 weeks later in 39 min. Soooo slow--but I did it! I've only missed 1 day of running (the day of the BIG WIND) since.

Short-Term Running Goals:

I want to run several 5Ks. I want to be able to run 3 miles in 30 min. I would really like to be able to run a 10K. I want to keep running every day!

Long-Term Running Goals:

I want to keep in shape so I can always keep up with my kids on the hike up to Cleo's Bath on Sonora Pass.

Personal:

I'm married with 7 incredible children. I work at home while keeping very involved in my 2 teenage boys' activities. I have an amazing husband who constantly cheers me on!

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Mon, Feb 13, 2012
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
2.160.000.000.000.002.16

I left the dog home today so I could concentrate on my "foot strike" (?). Apparently hitting with the heel isn't good, and it seems that's what I do. So I tried to strike on the ball of my foot. It wasn't too bad for the first half, but much harder to maintain on the second half when I was starting to get tired. Josh is having me watch running champions in show motion so I can try to get it right.

Also, Eric says my shoes are much too small. I have a hard time with shoes because my left foot is a full (or more) half size larger than my right foot (freak!) so if there's any room left in my left shoe my right shoe will be huge. So we'll have to work that out. I'm determined to run the Thanksgiving 5K in under 30 min., and I have time to work for that. 

The weather was GREAT today! 

Comments
From RAD on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 13:31:20 from 98.202.23.178

sounds like you are on the right path. Form is one of those love/hate things. I know it helps, but dang it if it isn't one of the hardest things to do to change it!

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