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Location:

St. George,UT,

Member Since:

Nov 05, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

I have ran 20 marathons.  Utah Grand Slam 2003, PR's Swiss Days 5k 2008 19:48 Spectrum 10k 2008 39:08, HobbleCreek 1/2 2008 1:24:18 , SGM 2009 3:00:27

Short-Term Running Goals:

 Sub 3:00 marathon and sub 1:24 half marathon in 2010 but not put too much pressure on myself and ENJOY running!

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep improving on my running and race times but at the same time be able to keep it very enjoyable!

Run a sub 3 marathon 2010

"No matter how good you get, you can always get better, and that's the exciting part"  Tiger Woods  (Haha, posted this quote when I started the blog and now it makes me laugh)

Personal:

Married for 6 years to a very supportive husband .Work part time as a dental hygienist in SG, UT.  Just had first baby boy June 6 2009 and love being a mommy!

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2476.23284.9310.300.0027.002798.46
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
14.150.000.000.000.0014.15

Very slow run today...felt like I was running in place the whole time. We went a new route and didn't know how far it was and it ended being farther than what we thought and so got in a few extra today.  Excited for the new year! I have lots of goals set that I want to accomplish this year and not just with running. Good luck to everybody and their New Years Resolutions too!

Comments
From Jody on Tue, Jan 01, 2008 at 13:32:48

Great run! I hope you guys are having a fun day of football!

From Ruthie on Tue, Jan 01, 2008 at 15:15:58

Missed you gals this morning - I got stuck with only boys again! You are coming to the club run on Thursday, though, right? Happy New Year!

From MarcieJ on Tue, Jan 01, 2008 at 16:58:55

Yes Ruth

I am going to try to make it to club!!! Sorry it was just you and the guys, but today I wouldnt have been able to to keep up with their "slow". Happy New Year to you too!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Finally I have a second to sit down and type my run for the day. I didnt have time to type it this morning and usually I have a second at work to but I did not have one spare minute. I also started seeing patients during my lunch hour so I can have Fridays off now, which I am so excited about (even though fridays have been just a half day.)

Had a good run this morning, nothing exciting happened  and no watch. Then went to the gym after work to get a little weight training in.

Comments
From Jody on Wed, Jan 02, 2008 at 21:21:35

Good run! It is nice to be busy - it makes the time go by fast. I am not sure if my mom has the cabin over the 24th of July. I do not even know if they have done the schedule. I will check with her and let you know.

From andee on Wed, Jan 02, 2008 at 23:10:01

I know my mom had the cabin for 3 weeks in June, but Marty wanted to trade for her a middle week in June. Sounds like quite the day for you at work - it's good to be busy.

From Jody on Wed, Jan 02, 2008 at 23:28:57

My mom said that she talked to you about the cabin. She might trade for the week of July 11 - 18. Not much better. If you end up coming up you are alway welcome to stay in our chaos.

From Bethany on Thu, Jan 03, 2008 at 00:04:31

sounds like you are cramming your days jam packed! Fridays off does sound nice though. Im amazed by your miles and very impressed with your consistency. It is going to be fun cheering you on this new year! Go get em Marcie!

From Lybi on Thu, Jan 03, 2008 at 00:44:59

You definitely deserve Fridays off, but how can you skip lunch with all those miles you run? You are amazing!

From Christi on Thu, Jan 03, 2008 at 12:08:29

Fridays off- nice! GREAT job this week (you're already way over my weekly mileage goal!)

From MichelleL on Thu, Jan 03, 2008 at 15:12:35

Hey Marcie, I'd like to hear your response on the whole eating lunch comment by Lybi -- you are eating lunch, aren't you? I often eat lunch during one of my breaks at work so I'm not off the clock.

From MarcieJ on Thu, Jan 03, 2008 at 16:25:27

Lybi and Michelle

Yes I have 15 minutes bw patients to go to our break room and eat. I usually take a turkey sandwich or my favorite is these microwave steamable vegatable packs with some chicken or string cheese for a little protein. I also have a zone bar or apple/string cheese, or nuts and fruit every day around 3 or 4o'clockevery day . I try to eat 4-5 small meals everyday (Body for Life method)(I usually end up eating more like 7-or 8 hehe:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Well today truly might end up being a no mile day but we will see. I  am doing a seven day full body internal cleanse/detox from ReNew Life (not a fasting cleanse). I know some people might think this weird but I think its important to your body. Anways Im on day 6 today and woke up feeling pretty fatigued (they say its normal to have a day or two that you are a little drained) So I decided to take the morning off and if I am feeling more energized by the end of the day then I may go out and do a short run. I think it will be better for me to rest and feel good tomorrow then wear myself out and feel low tomorrow too.

 

Comments
From andee on Thu, Jan 03, 2008 at 12:43:23

Good luck with the cleanse. I hope you are feeling great afterwards!

From Jody on Thu, Jan 03, 2008 at 12:51:37

You will have to let me know how you feel after the cleanse. I am going to do the liver cleanse this weekend if I can find the orithine(sp?) Jay is out of town, better that he not witness this.

From MarcieJ on Thu, Jan 03, 2008 at 13:46:59

Jody-

You can get the Orithine at any nutrition store, do you have one in WV. Its an enzyme and I uusually buy the brand "NOW" (i think thats the brand). I am already feeling a little better, last night I was so exausted. It seems like with cleansing you get low and then feel awesome after. The liver cleanse is tastes gross but is easier cuz its only 2 days and you feel awesome after. Good luck with it and any questions call!

Thanks andee too!

From Jody on Thu, Jan 03, 2008 at 19:16:04

Marcie- There is a store by our Albertson's I am going to check at. If not I am sure their are some by my office - I just need to look. As usual I am waiting until the very last minute.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

My friend cancelled whom I was going to meet at a quarter to five so I slept in and didnt head out til about 8:30. Weather was sooo nice..I had to go back inside and take of a few layers before heading out 40 when I left and 44 when I got home. Felt much better today, stilla little fatigued but nothing like  I was yesterday. I am glad I let my body rest.

Avg pace 7:39

Comments
From Wildbull on Fri, Jan 04, 2008 at 12:33:42

I hear that clense stuff does wonders. But as you know it makes you sick while your doing it. I would probably die if i clensed my body! full of chocolate! Your pace is great. your ready for painter!

From Jody on Fri, Jan 04, 2008 at 15:52:54

Glad you are feeling better! Good run today. Have a great weekend!!

From Mike Warren on Fri, Jan 04, 2008 at 20:28:09

Good job hitting the miles by yourself, that's a good run and pace. I think you will tear it up at Painters! Bill, after this many years, all that stuff inside of you is like concrete, the cleanse would never work!

From Sasha Pachev on Fri, Jan 04, 2008 at 21:06:54

You ran faster than I did today.

Instead of New York, I would recommend St. Jude in Memphis, TN. You will very likely come back with some cash if you run sub-3:00. Also, if you run sub-3:00 in St. George, St. Jude will likely give you a free hotel. If you do New York you will come back with a nice bill and no prize money to cover it.

From Ruthie on Fri, Jan 04, 2008 at 23:52:45

Way to run! The weather has been so excellent lately. Great pace on the run, you're so inspiring.

Thanks for the good wishes, though I'll have to do my darnedest to even keep up with you at all at Painters, after all my down time. Shucks!

From MarcieJ on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 01:04:31

Thanks Wildbull, Mike and Jody. Mike that is a good comment about Bill..:)

Ruthie-

For some reason I think you will be right with me or ahead of me. I am not focusing on Painters being a big success for me but rather a good training run. (Probably not the best attitude but I am just not feeling it lately)

Sasha-

A free hotel would defineltey be nice! Couldnt ever complain about that or prize money to say the least. If it worked that I could do both I most definetely would. I just really want to do New York so bad, just for the experience mostly. My reason for this year is because with my time at St. George last year I met their qualifying standards for a guarenteed entrance (without having to go into the lottery). And after that I need to start to thinking about starting a family. So I just want to do NY when I know I can and dont have the expense of children yet. Its not a set in stone yet but I hoping I will be able to go. Thank you for the input!

From Sasha Pachev on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 14:39:39

For me a marathon is essentially always the same experience. 26.2 miles of gradually increasing discomfort as I observe my body perform at its top ability. I say "observe" rather than "push" because "push" happens in training, when you pushed yourself to get out the door, and pushed yourself to do what you were supposed to day after day. During a race all you can do is observe. If you push, all you accomplish is run slower.

So it is the same experience, be it in New York, Boston, Chicago, or rural Utah. Therefore I just go to places that are close, or that pay. The biggest marathon I've ever run is Richmond, VA.

You can run fast after having kids. The fastest marathoner on the blog, Katie Danner, is a mother of 4. The second fastest, Annie Gasway is a mother of 2. The third fastest, Michelle Lowry is a mother of 3. And I've been chicked in a marathon by a mother of 4 (Cheryl Harper) in spite of running 2:41!

From Paul Petersen on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 15:20:15

After watching the NYC Marathon this year after Trials, I was definitely inspired to try it at some point. I think it would be a very amazing race to run. Some things are worth opening up the pocket book for. I agree on the kids thing. I know after we have kids, there will be certain things I won't be able to do for about 20 years! Better to take advantage of the freedom while you can.

From MarcieJ on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 15:51:17

Sasha-

I have every intention of running fast after I have kids!

Paul

Thanks, I know unless I win the lottery that once I have kids I probably wont have the extra funds to do something like this for awhile and the freedom thing too. Every person told me in Boston that if I thought Boston was sweet that NY is ten times better. Its something I just have to get out of my system!

From Sasha Pachev on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 20:16:09

The things you can do without the kids pale in comparison for me with the things that you can do with the kids. It takes work to earn them, a lot of work. But there is nothing I would trade for the experiences I've been able to have with my kids. Different children have different talents, and different talents are important for different parents. I really enjoy running along with my children, especially when they are having a good day. I will never forget how Benjamin broke the 8:00 mile for the first time, and then 7:00 mile a couple of years later, or how Jenny overcame the fear of the fast pace and ran a 7:40 mile, and then taught what she learned to her little sister Julia as she paced her to her first sub-10:00 mile. Those experiences are very precious to me. It is something that is more than just running, something difficult to describe in words, but something that every parent who felt it will understand.

From Paul Petersen on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 20:46:35

Sasha - true enough, but one should make the best things until they have kids.

From MarcieJ on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 21:54:07

I agree Sasha that there is experiences with children that probably have no comparison to anything in this world but also agree with Paul that you should definetely make the most of it because you may not get the opportunity again.

But I do have some good news. My parents have some really good friends that live in NY and have a second home in SG. I talked to them and they are going to let my mom, sister and I stay in their apartment in NY. So now I am for sure going!

From Mik'L on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 22:33:54

If I ever ran marathons I would definitely want to try NYC. I love NY and being able to run all over would be awesome. We will be (hopefully) starting our family soon too and so it's nice to do some things now that will be harder once you have kids. (Of course I agree with Sasha that things will be awesome WITH kids, but some things will be more difficult or financially impossible.) That's so exciting that you will be running it this year! Will you still do STGM so close to NY?

From Mike Warren on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 22:47:09

Marcie, If NY is your dream, then by all means go for it! I would rather run a marathon that has always been a dream, as opposed to a smaller or less expensive one, just because I thought I could win some money.(just my opinion). Sasha is right about the experiences you have with your children, I wouldn't trade mine for anything. I also reconize while I have dedicated a very big portion of my life to my family, theres nothing wrong with doing things for yourself sometimes. I am no expert by any means, but it seems like you only get so many experiences in life, so why not think and go big! How cool will it be, to tell your children about the time you ran the NY Marathon! With that said, I say good luck to you in NY!!

From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 13:55:50

Mike:

I'd rather tell my children about winning Ogden, Top of Utah, St. George, Boise, or Pocatello, or even the little Moab marathon on April Fools Day when I had to crawl under a barbed wire to get to the finish line (true story, btw) than taking Nth place in some big city marathon. If I were too slow to win, I'd rather tell them about breaking 3 hours (or 3:30, or whatever I could pull off) in Utah than running a lesser quality performance in New York (even if New York was not on Sunday).

From andee on Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 14:15:58

marcie - WOW!!!!!!

From MarcieJ on Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 18:26:26

Sasha-

For me running is far more than the clock and where I place. If my sole focus was "time" then I think I would hate running. For me running is all about the experiences, the friendships, the way it makes me feel, and the healthy body it gives me. Some of my most memorable runs or races have not been when I have placed in the top 3 or had a PR but the ones when I can look back and remember the funny things that happened, like when my friend and I hitchhiked home cuz we miscaculated how long it would take and had to be back, or when I ran Ogden (like in 4hrs) but everything went wrong getting there. I think of that trip and smile and laugh. And even with Boston more than the race itself for me it was great memories I made with great friends! Doing well in a race and getting a PR is just a bonus to me. If I avoided races because I didnt think I could place well then I would have quit racing a long time ago. I went through 3 years where I did not run "fast" at all and some of those races were my favorite ones and that I remember the most.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.005.000.000.000.0012.00

Ok so we are totally getting spoiled with the weather down here right now (over 50F when I left) and I am getting spoiled with being able to sleep in and not head out til later. Left again around 8:30. So nice cuz in the summer months sleeping in is not even a option and I would die of heat exhaustion if I attempted to start a run at 8:30 in the summer.

Well today I felt the best I have in a couple of weeks, thank goodness. Did 8 20 sec strides today. whoohooo! I finally through them into my run. Kinda sad it has taken me this long to actually do them since Sasha suggested them clear back in mid november. Had some good paced miles today too, had a 7:03,6:58,7:15, 7:14, and 6:57.

Avg pace was 7:30,  1:30 (realized when I was in the shower that I typed in yesterdays time for todays run so it wasnt 1:16)

Also did Abs, free weight, squats, lunges, dips, and pushups as well.

Have a great weekend, my husband is going with his buddies today so I am going SHOPPING!!!!!

Comments
From Jody on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 13:14:07

Great job!! Have fun shopping!! I am hoping to stay inside today. No liver cleanse - I could not find any ornithine. I will have to keep on looking.

From Jamie on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 14:44:49

Great job on your strides! Sounds like you had a really good workout. You're always good about getting in some cross-training too. I bet your core is in pretty good shape! Send your heat wave up our way, eh?

From Mike Warren on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 15:22:53

Very Awesome workout!! good way to finish the week. Your miles are looking real fast, keep it going.

From andee on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 17:46:24

Another great week for you! Enjoy the shopping - buy something fun!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.000.000.000.000.0012.00

Again very warm weather, totally overdressed. Only had time for 8 this morning, ran 5 with friend Nat and then had time to add 3 more. Hopefully tonight I will have time to do 2-3 more miles and weights at that the gym tonight. Its the college national championship game (FB) tonight so we might be going somewhere to watch it or having people over so that might interfer a little.

time 1:06

PM did 4 more miles after work, it reminded me of running in california ( newport, which is one of my favorite places to go running,) it was overcast, smelled like rain with a cool breeze. I love that kind of weather. So anyways I just pictured myself running there and the run sailed by.

time 30 min

Comments
From andee on Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 10:28:32

I'm sooooo jealous of your warmth down there. Have fun watching the ballgame tonight. Matt had a little pre-game party last night with the cream cheese and pepper jelly dip. He's just a little excited to watch a good game. Have a great night!

From Jody on Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 10:56:52

I agree with Andee totally!! Have fun watching the ballgame. I signed up to feed the sister missionaries, not realizing what I was interfering with so Jay is hoping the y will eat and leave so he can get back to his game. Thanks goodness for DVR's

From Lybi on Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 11:21:25

Good job Marcie! We're having really warm weather down here too, to my absolute delight. It came with the cloudy, rainy skies. Have fun tonight at your football party (you are a very good wife!).

From Christi on Tue, Jan 08, 2008 at 09:59:36

Ahhh! I love running on the beach. I just read your comment about running in Newport. I've run in Carlsbad, Maui and Clearwater Beach. It would be fun to travel and do a race along the coast one day....daydreaming...

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.300.000.000.000.005.30

I was going to add on after running 5 with one of my running pals but the time got changed early morning (and then I didnt have time to add after) and I just could not bring myself to get up beforehand and go out in the dark and cold and runs laps around my neighborhood. So I will try to get out tonight after cub scouts and finish 'er up.

avg pace 8:20

Comments
From Christi on Tue, Jan 08, 2008 at 09:56:59

Are you a cub scout leader? Too cute! I have a webelo so I can appreciate that!

From Michelle on Tue, Jan 08, 2008 at 10:00:03

Marci, I just wonder, you do tons of miles daily, weekly ect. Do you have any problems with past injuries or pain that ever slow you down? You never mention it, and I'm wondering how you do it? (mostly I'm jealous!!)

From andee on Tue, Jan 08, 2008 at 10:05:43

I'm excited that you have scouts today! You are going to get some great laughs working with those boys. How did your football party go last night? Ours was pretty pathetic.

From Jody on Tue, Jan 08, 2008 at 11:20:39

Way to stay safe! Thanks for the pep talk last night! Have a great day!!

From MarcieJ on Tue, Jan 08, 2008 at 21:12:51

Christi,

Yes I just got put in as the asst. wolf leader, big change for me since I just got released from a counselot in YWs.

Andee,

Wow cub scouts....they are some crazy boys that really like to talk about "monkeys". very short attention span! We had a pathetic FB party. Garrett was kind of in a bad mood from earlier in the day so he didnt want to go anywhere.

Jody

It was so fun to talk to you! and thank you!

Michelle

I am pretty darn fortunate, I have not had a serious injury that put me out from running for about 5 years now (knock on wood). My hip gets torked every once in awhile and when I feel that coming I got to the chiro and I am as good as gold. I went through a period of about 3 years where I had injury after injury (2 stress fractures, really bad posttibular tendonitis and hip issues). I had to take alot of time off and cross train a ton. No matter what injury I was always working out daily by elipitical, spinning, pool running, ect... I have custom orthotics and those have honestly been my saving grace with good shoes! I have really learned to listen to my body and if I feel I need a day off I take it, missing one day is not the end of the world for training. I have missed several days of training over the past years and have only improved! I biggest piece of advice is listen to your body but at the same time dont dwell on the little aches and pains they usually just go away.

From Mike Warren on Wed, Jan 09, 2008 at 00:00:32

Cub Scouts, Cool! They do have short attention spans and it dosn't get much better as they grow up. I was in the Young Mens presidency for 4 years, over the Deacons. It's alot of work, but you will have some awesome times with the boy's, it's well worth it. Marcie, good job getting your run in today. I have also been struggling just a little to get it done. I think my body & mind are saying, what the heck is going on here. Hang in there, think how awesome it will be when summer comes and you are already in great shape!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

So no run today, my running partner is under the weather so I was planning on going after work but as the day went on I was informed of other things going on that took priority, my father-in-law was getting sworn in tonight to city council so we wanted to go support him and my grandma got a strep/stalf infection in her lungs over Christmas and they had to put a trach in so she could breath. Just found out today that they are flying her up to Provo tomorrow to a special center to help her learn to function with the trach, so I need to head down to the hospital to see her before she goes. So those things are a little more important then getting my run in tonight. (and just in case anyone suggests running to the hospital and back, thats a no from me I dont want to walk into ICU sweaty and stinky:)

Comments
From Jody on Wed, Jan 09, 2008 at 21:20:11

I am so sorry to hear about your grandma. I hope that all goes well.

I did not know my Dad was getting sworn in tonight, I will have to call and congratulate him. If they would all just join the blog life would be so much easier (hee, hee). Tell everyone hi from us up north.

From Christi on Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 10:57:25

Good job putting family first! I'm sorry to hear about your Grandmom too!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.307.000.000.000.0014.30

 Easy run with good friends, plan on going with the running club tonight to get some more miles in. Running late this morning so will type more later after tonights run.

avg pace 8:14

What a great run I had tonight with the club! I ran up from my house 1.5 mi to the store(had to start out uphill and a little faster to make it in time but I wanted a warmup before I started out with the speedsters. There are alot of fun people there. I have been worried about Painters, just because I have upped my mileage and really have done much in the speed work department. But tonight I realized that although I may not being getting a PR (which I have never planned on at all)  I think I will be able to do ok in this run. When I am running with people that are pushing the pace, I do okay keeping up. Tonight reminded me kinda of a race in the aspect of it was me and all guys andI did not want them to think I was a wimp so I held on, in the race its the same thing, when there are others  around me I kick into a different gear and my mental takes over my physical and I can hang on to others around me. So tonights run did me mentally good (as well as physical). I started out with Steve, Dustin, Dave, Bill and Mike and then stayed with Dustin for a little and then Mike for a little and  then turned off early and ran home,ending up with 9 mi.

7:13, 7:22, 7:15, 6:49, 6:58, 6:52, 6:43 , had a mile warmup from the store and a mile cool down. (I think a couple of those would have been faster if Dustin and Dave  didnt have me laughing so hard that I could bearly run!!!)

Comments
From andee on Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 10:12:10

Sorry to hear about your grandma - I hope she's doing okay. I didn't know that my dad was being sworn in last night - they forget to tell us some of the minor details of life. I will have to call him today. Have a good day at work and a fun run with the club tonight.

From Jody on Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 20:40:14

I am glad you had a good run w/ the club. Great splits!! You will do fantastic at Painters.

From Ruthie on Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 21:29:19

Hey, awesome run tonight! I think I do a similar thing when I run with those guys, too. It's fun to feel all fast and easy with them even though they aren't working really hard at that pace. Great times on your run, I'm looking forward to running with you next week at the club run and at the RACE! :)

From Bethany on Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 23:41:41

Im so glad your run tonight went well. Nothing better than a good morale boosting run. Amazing pace too, you are incredible!

From Mike Warren on Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 23:49:45

Hey, good job! wait to show us guy's how it's done. You had some fast miles and were still able to talk, no problem. Your dedication is paying off!

From Christi on Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 00:21:21

You are an amazing mentally tough chic!! I have attempted to run with those guys before- they are FAST and so are YOU! Can't wait to see your Painter's time. Even if its not a PR for you, it will blow my socks off!

From Dave Holt on Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 09:42:05

All of us were amazed at how well you did last night - not that we shouldn't have expected it, your training has been going so well. Nice job.

From Dustin on Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 09:53:38

Good job last night. Bill and I were glad when we turned around so we could slow down, we were struggling to keep up with you.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Whew! ! My legs were definetley feeling last nights run. Slept in a little and took it very easy today. I put my ipod on low and just let my mind roam and think about alot of things. I thought about how much I love life lifes little pleasures and  what one person may find enjoyable is so different  from what  another finds enjoyable. Isnt it so great that we are not all the same and are driven by different things. Our reasons to run are probably all so different from one anothers!  Everyone have a great FRIDAY!

avg pace 7:55, time 1:18

Comments
From Lybi on Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 13:30:37

Great job on your run yesterday! (And today!) Very impressive indeed. Painter's should fear YOU, not the other way around.

Thanks for your input on that stupid endless debate with Sasha about diet. You never know what people have gone through when you see them on the other side. I had a similar issue in High School. I tried to eat as healthy as I could, and at the time I thought that meant that I should cut out ALL fat. So no meat, dairy products, nuts or anything like that. No bread even. Luckily I didn't get in too deep before one of my dear friends who had struggled with anorexia took me under her wing and helped me avoid a lot of difficulty later. Then I took a nutrition class in college and just loved it. There are a lot of misconceptions out there! Anyway, happy Friday to YOU!

From MarcieJ on Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 14:04:16

Thanks Lybi,

My whole experience has helped me view food and diet in a whole different way.It has taken me several years to get to where I can eat "normal" and not be scared of food.I am totally into healthy eating (ask my husband, he gets a little frustrated cuz sometimes he just wants to have a little "junk" :),but I know if I go to extreme you can create issues. Running and diet is very important to me and that will never change but I have learned that they are not most important things in my life. I had to learn that the hard way. I strained alot of relationships because that was my priority.I never want to be in place where I cant go out to eat with family and friends, or not enjoy the holiday food!. We are all so different so its so hard because we all have different views. I just know what what works best for me and my family and that what matters!

(BTW I actually went to weight watchers in high school to help me learn how I could balance my diet and still feel like I was in control.It helped!)

From Dustin on Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 14:23:12

I hadn't read the entire commentary on the New York race, until just recently. I found that to be a pretty good post with a lot of humor. Like I told you yesterday I look forward to the trip and the experience sometimes more than the race itself. When I ran Boston my extended family wanted to know about my time and place, but they were more interested when I started telling stories about the whole trip.

I agree with Sasha there isn't much that compares to spending time with your children, and I'm sure you'll have plenty of years for that.

But like you said you're going with your mom and other family members so I would just enjoy the time with the family you have right now.

As far as cost. There are many places and experiences I would have never had in my life, had I or my parents chosen to stay home in Colorado (growing up) or here in Utah (at this point in my life) trying to save a penny or two.

I've pretty much visited every state in the U.S., been to Canada a few times, Mexico once. We weren't rich by any means, but my dad always found a way to take us some place new and awesome.

Anyway, sorry kind of went off there.

Summary- Do New York if that is your desire!

From MarcieJ on Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 14:41:37

Thanks Dustin,

I am excited to have a girls trip with mom and sister (if all works out accordingly) and cost.. If I could not afford it I would not go.

Thank you for your support!

From andee on Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 15:32:22

Sounds like a wonderful run for you this morning. Thanks for your post and great idea, it makes me feel good to know that you guys would want us to come down. I think we were a little much at Christmas. Our Old Navy is having a huge sale today, so I just got home from shopping and it is snowing - so pretty. They boys say hi!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.004.000.000.000.0012.00

What a beautiful morning! Ran about 3.5 with my running friends (they were going about 5.5) and then cut off to add on an extra big loop to give me 12. Did 6x30sec strides and then the last 3 miles I picked up the pace to low 7's.  My legs were still a little heavy feeling today.

Next week I am going to try not to taper to much but heres my plan and any suggestions are welcome

mon:10mi, tues 8 mi, wed 10 mi, thurs 6-8 mi and fri 4-6mi and Sat Painters. I plan on taking most of these runs fairly easy, should I do one speed workout????

I am getting excited to meet so many of you!

Comments
From jtshad on Sat, Jan 12, 2008 at 12:28:10

I would do a speed workout on your Tuesday run to keep yourself tuned into the pace you want to run, then take the rest of the week easy, maybe a pickup here and there, but nothing to hard or long.

Great run today.

From Jody on Sat, Jan 12, 2008 at 13:00:47

Great run! Have a fun day - try to relax!!

From ryan on Sat, Jan 12, 2008 at 13:44:29

i would do a tempo run(2-4 miles) wednesday at about 30 sec per mile faster than half race pace. sacrifice alittle quantity for quality.

From Mike Warren on Sat, Jan 12, 2008 at 19:36:04

Marcie, after the run today, I talked with Dave about suggestions for training this upcoming week. I didn't want to taper too much, ya know trying to get use to these miles. He suggested I still hit in the 60's, that would include Painters. I think I will do just that. I plan on some speed work tuesday. Nice job today, good way to finish the week with a good run.

From MarcieJ on Sat, Jan 12, 2008 at 21:34:42

Thanks for all the advice!

Mike, I dont want to taper either.So is ok if I join you then on mon and wed? I can meet you wherever. I just need to be home by 7am. Text me and let know what works best.

From James on Sun, Jan 13, 2008 at 11:48:59

If you think you need some speed then Tuesday would be a good day, but I would suggest hitting the track for intervals. Just do a couple miles of tempo in your 8 mile run. Striders or Strides are great to do the day before a race in middle or at the end of you easy run.

From Jon on Sun, Jan 13, 2008 at 12:40:40

I think James met NOT hitting the track for intervals. A few tempo miles is what I would recommend, too- 2 miles at your race pace, just as a mental check.

From James on Sun, Jan 13, 2008 at 23:37:04

Marcie,

Jon is right I meant to say NOT and Jon meant to say meant.

From Jon on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 00:03:08

Apparently neither of we, James and me, can spel wurth a darn. He he.

From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 14:16:33

It depends on the goal for Painters. If you want to squeeze every bit of juice out of your current fitness at the expense of setting back your training by a week, the above taper is perfect, and you should do a 2 mile tempo at race pace as Jon suggested to calm down the nerves and to have an idea of what to expect. If you are willing to sacrifice 30-45 seconds to run well in Ogden, then train as normal, still do the above 2 mile tempo, and take what your body will give you in the race. Based on your training, it should still give you a solid PR even with absolutely no taper.

My plan for the race is to still do 15+5 every day prior Mon-Fri. My philosophy is that if you are a marathoner, you should almost never run the half tapered - the setback in the training and the reduced performance in the marathon is not worth the lesser increase in the performance in the half.

From MarcieJ on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 22:50:58

Thanks Sasha I like your plan, if I could PR without killing myself then that would be great. If I do Ogden I really would want do well in it.. I will train as normal.

And everyone else thank you, and its okay jon and james I cant spell either!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.005.000.000.000.0010.00

Had a great run with Mike Warren this morning. He was so nice to meet me earlier than he usually goes. Ran a good 10 mi loop that had some pretty good gradual incline and some rolling hills. Put half on easy and half on marathon pace, wasnt a tempo (could talk full sentences) but wasnt a real easy run for me, so kinda in between.  Stomach kinda  yucky today and I felt that slowed me down a little. (possibly from eating some not so good running foods for me this weekend). I am really going to watch my diet this week and start being a little stricter on it after painters to get me really good shape.

Question: I am 4ft 11 1/2 in. What should be my ideal running weight for that height?

Comments
From MichelleL on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 10:05:44

The competitive runners handbook has a performance weight chart but only goes as low as 5'1". It says at that height, women should have a target weight of 105 and a good weight range is 95-116. It adds 2-3 lbs for each inch, so subtracting 3 lbs for you, so you should be between 92-114 for competitive running. It says my target sb 117 and my range is 105-129 (so I am in the range but not at the target, and it sounds about right for me).

From Dave Holt on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 10:10:16

Everyone has different body types though so don't be too strict on that. It is good to see you admit how tall you are truthfully - My wife is 5'3" and always trying to pull of another inch or more!

From MichelleL on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 10:19:35

Yeah, the range is better than one number for sure.

From James on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 10:38:44

A competitive runners handbook? Wow! What will they think of next! What would the ideal weight be for a 28 year old male runner? I am 6 feet tall and weight right around 170 pounds, is that considered obese according to the competitive runners bible?

From Mike Warren on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 10:57:10

Marcie, great job today! I really think you are ready to have a very good year in 08! Like I said earlier, you will have a hard time finding any weight to loose, maybe you could shave your head! (HaHa)! I also need to eat better, Sasha would really go off on me, if he looked at my diet. I should probley ask him to create one for me!

From WildBull on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 11:27:25

Seafood Diet is what works. I see food and i eat it! Good run this morning! Keep it up! Drink lots of water and Eat your basics. your weight will take care of itself. your running enough miles. Dieting and marathon training is not a good thing. your body needs the energy,and nutrition.

From josse on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 11:35:05

weight smeight I think if you feel good, look good, and run good you cares what you weigh.

From Christi on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 12:31:06

Michelle- glad you have that handy book. I'm 5'1" and had the same question as Marcie. I know I need to lose weight this year, but its good to have a target (I'm currently...choke...126)

From Christi on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 12:31:52

Can't believe I just admitted that on the blog..

From wildbulll on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 14:22:33

Holy cow!

From MichelleL on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 14:23:22

Christi - I put my weight down on the blog not because I am proud of it but because its my log of what's going on in my running, and weight is a component. When I was in the 140's it wasn't fun to admit. I was outside the range of my suggested weight by about 4 lbs when I ran St. George in 3:00:41, so I wouldn't worry too much about it. I would agree that weight takes care of itself if you eat like an athlete and train like one (you don't have to be perfect, but generally dedicated).

James-I'll let you know when I get home.

From James on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 14:48:28

Sweet! I want to see how fat I am according to the running bible.

If you ladies go by BMI you are in the lower part of the healthy range, and that stat is based on you having 25-35% body fat. I'm pretty sure none of you ladies have over 35% body fat, so you are fine. Skinny!

From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 15:04:01

Weight is very individual. E.g Steve Ashbaker is over 6 feet tall and weighs around 135-137 when he is in his best shape. I am only 5-10 and I weigh 145! My weight does not come down when I increase the mileage because there is no counterproductive mass to drop. I HAVE to weigh 145 until I fix my hip imbalance. I need to have large quads to run the way I do. If I were to stay I need to lose 10 pounds to have a more "ideal" weight, I would run slower and have poor health in general.

This is not to say that many runners do not have counterproductive weight. To find out if you do, at the very least you can start eating the good conscience diet - if your understanding of science or personal experience tells you a certain food in certain amount is detrimental to your body, do not proceed to eat it when given the opportunity. If you learn to view your eating experience through the lens of a wider focus that does a good job of including the consequences into the view, you will eat what is best for your body naturally. Consistent training helps develop that view. I learned to eat right by experiencing numerous very painful side aches in races and training runs, feeling dehydrated, feeling hampered blood flow as I tried to push the pace, hitting the wall in the marathon, and other negative experience when I did not eat right, vs. feeling like I had wings when I did. Those memories and experiences over the years have altered the sense of taste to where the food has to be of certain quality to taste good to me.

From Jon on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 15:39:13

James, I have a copy of the Competitive Runners Handbook, if you want to borrow it sometime.

From MichelleL on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 17:11:35

James - it says 144-173, or 158 for a one point target. So you are within the range (but a bad weekend might push you over so watch out!).

Sasha - it says your range sb 140-168 so you aren't fat either ;)

From James on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 17:19:35

Hey, that is my kind of Bible. That means I have about 7 lbs. to spare, so I can still throw down some Brugers this weekend and be within range. I dropped down around 150 in September after having pneumonia, and hadn't been that thin since I was 16 years old. That is way too light for me, I felt weak. If I am between 160-170 that seems to be a good running weight for me.

From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 18:42:15

I do not agree with the book. There are very many 6 foot guys that weigh in the 130s in their ideal shape, we even have two of those on the blog. On the other hand, I've never heard of an elite 5k and up runner that would be 5'10 and weigh over 160. This is not to say that a guy that tall that weigh that much should necessarily drop his weight to become a better runner. He might just have big bones, or naturally big upper body which is essential for his health, and distance running may not be his best sport.

From brent on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 19:18:04

Weight, how about the hottness factor. I remember someone mentioning wear short, shorts for guys, got the legs, show them off. With all the different charts, etc. maybe just a look in the mirror is the best indication.

From ryan on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 20:29:22

as much as you run i wouldn't worry much about your weight. your body will get rid of the excess anyways. i am 6ft tall and i run about 175 when i am in full training and if i stopped running for 4 months i would still not weigh more than 180.

From MichelleL on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 20:31:28

The hottness factor actually gets worse for women as they slim down, I think. I have lost all the curves I wanted to keep :(

From Lybi on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 20:34:19

Curves are the 1st thing to go--no fair!

From James on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 21:00:48

Sasha,

I agree. Although I feel super skinny I look bigger compared to other runners like my Dad. Most really good distance guys are thinner. What I like is although I am not extremely good at distance running, and it may not be my best sport, I can play any sport. I am one of those guys that is decent at every sport I try, but not elite in any of them. This makes life fun, because no matter what my friends or family are doing I can participate and still be competitive. I call it well rounded. The day I lose so much muscle from distance running that I can't still bench 180lbs. might be the day I retire from competition.

From MarcieJ on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 22:47:52

Hey everyone thanks for all the great comments and advice! I guess I wont worry about my weight to much and base it more on how I feel! I am a pretty healthy eater but I do like my treats:) I will just try to be better on that.

and Brent, my legs are so short that even if I wore the shortest shorts possible they would still look long on me, sorry no hotness there!

From laura on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 at 23:58:14

I hear you about the short legs, Marcie! I'm 1/2 an inch taller than you, and capris are more like cropped pants on me, and bermuda shorts are capris! :)

From Bethany on Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 15:27:01

I love seeing other shortys on here. I hoped I would make 5'1" someday, yet to happen. 5 nothin is where I live.

From MarcieJ on Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 15:49:52

Laura-I never could find running pants that fit so I started my cropped ones and they are the perfect length.

Bethany-5 nothin is great! I love that I am not alone!

From MarcieJ on Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 17:20:30

sorry laura just notice that comment made no sense,it was supposed to say " I started buying cropped pants."

From Ali on Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 19:59:38

I hate running with all my tall friends because they can wear the short shorts if I wear the short shorts my inner thighs rub together. That is one area for me that I was cursed with from family genetics. My husband always tells me I can keep running as long as I don't lose the junk in the trunk.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.250.000.000.000.0011.25

Was going to get up early before my run with my tues/thurs group (the girl who would go earlier with me on tues/thurs has mono) and just run laps around my neighborhood but was so tired I was lucky to get up at all. Yesterday was a VERY long day! So I will go tonight after work and get in a few more. Hopefully today goes smoother!

PM: didnt think I was going to make it back out, had myself talked out going but decided to head out after cub scouts. Did an easy out and back (total 6 mi), kept the pace slow so my legs wouldnt be tired for my run in the morning with mike and of course painters! A nice headwind on the way out but a nice push from behind on the way back.

avg pace 8:16

Comments
From Christi on Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:11:35

Good job listening to the body this morning! Have a great day!

From brent on Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 16:47:39

Marci, Beth: Short does not mean you cannot go fast. Marci, I now remember you from Hobble Creek half as you mentioned your height, wearing blue or green? I was right behind you at the start and tried to stay with you, you kicked butt. You can crank em. Great runners come in all sizes.

B of BS Rools out

From MarcieJ on Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 17:19:34

Christi-thanks I am glad I let it rest a little, I will go tonight but I was exhausted this morning.

Brent I was in a black top and green shorts. So it was probably me, there was also another girl right in front of me that could have been my twin. Thanks Brent for your noce comments!

From Jody on Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 21:50:15

Great job getting out - It must be the day, everyone seems to be having a rough day running. Hope everything else is good. Tell Gar hi!

From Mike Warren on Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 22:07:10

Hey, good job getting out! I know how tuff it is when your just not feelin it!

From MichelleL on Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 22:22:19

I just looked up the results and you were right behind MacKenzie, who I refer to as MacK on my blog. She is short and blonde so I am sure you two could be twins, at least from the back. Your time sure was smoking at Hobble Creek. How sweet Saturday will be when you smash your downhill 1/2 marathon PR on a rolling-flat 1/2 marathon!

From MarcieJ on Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 23:04:03

Michelle

Yah it was MacKenzie cuz I went up and talked to her after and looked up her now. She was very nice. and you are very nice for having such high hopes for me on Saturday. That definetely helps my confidence. Honestly Thank You!

From Jamie on Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 23:56:08

Marcie, great job getting back out. I'm excited for all those that will be running Painter's! I know you'll do well. Good luck if I don't talk to you before then.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.004.000.000.000.008.00

Another great run with Mike W, did another route with some good incline. Again put half on easy and half on marathon pace, another in betweener. Wind was blowing to start but died down fairly early on into our run. Legs were a little tired to start but felt much better the second half. Had a good conversation about goals for Ogden! Going to take it very easy on tomorrow and fridays run.

avg pace 7:30 (I think thats what mike said it was, I stopped my garmin half way and never started it again.)

Comments
From andee on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 09:50:56

Good job! When is the Ogden marathon? It's always fun to have you come up our way. You are going to do awesome on Saturday - wish we were there to cheer you on!!!

From Brent on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 15:18:04

Curious, what are you and Mike's goals for Ogden? I know it might be too early to tell, or maybe it is bad luck to share goals. Just wondering as I am trying to get in shape to place in the top three in my division at Ogden.

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

From MarcieJ on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 16:31:12

I really dont know for sure, I was just thinking that if I could PR on that course then SG I could have in the bag for a sub3. FOr me its too early, now that I have someone that will do some serious speedwork with me, I am going to start hitting it hard, I think I will have more of an idea in mind by mid march.

From MarcieJ on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 16:33:20

Andee

Ogden is in May, I think May 19??? Hey they have a half and its a good course. hint hint...if something else doesnt hold you back. THanks for encouragement for Sat!

From jtshad on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 16:39:02

Ogden is May 17 and is a great race. The HM is a great race as well. Lots of FRB folks will be there so the pre-race party should be HUGE!

From MarcieJ on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 18:41:04

Thanks Jeff, I did Ogden in 2003 and loved it, What is HM?

From MichelleL on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 18:55:19

Its the half marathon. If you did the half before Ogden, it would reacquaint you with the race, and you might be able to get a comp entry. The race itself would be a great workout and then refamiliarizing yourself with the course would help you. I think you can PR on that course, especially if you do tempos once a week from now on. I look forward to meeting you Friday and running with you Saturday!

From MarcieJ on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 22:07:04

Michelle

Isnt the half marathon the same day as the marathon?

I look forward to meeting and running with you too!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

After yesterdays run my hamstring tightned up pretty good, this morning when I got up to go run it was still pretty tight. Decided I would let it get warmed up throughout the day and some good stretching and then go tonight with the club and just take it easy. I will play it by ear though, if its still pretty tight tonight then I may just let it rest til tomorrow morning .

pm: Went out with the running club after work, hamstring felt pretty good most of the way, got a little tight along with my quad but eased up, lots of stretching tonight and tomorrow. I had hard time just finding a spot where I felt comfortable, had a little side stitch most of the way, had to drop back, couldnt keep up with most of the group plus wanted to take it easy too. Thank goodness for Dustin he ran the last couple miles with me and told me his whole life story to keep mind off of running! Thanks Dustin-you have a great life story!

I think the run may have been a little shy of 7 but I will round up today!

Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 at 10:01:03

This would be a good rest day to get yourself ready for Painter's, especially if you are as tight as you say. Then just do a shorter easy run tomorrow to keep the legs fresh and then kick butt Saturday.

Good luck at the race!

From josse on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 at 10:19:42

Good plan, I got your number and will call you later.

From wildbull on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 at 13:23:10

Take it real easy. cold weather can play havic with tight muscles. drink lots of fluid. may even just do some light cross training! I think the run tonight will be real light! Maybe i can keep up? Are you going for 135:00 at painters? I think you can do better then that! But it is going to be cold.

From andee on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 at 13:40:07

Enjoy your day of rest. You have prepared so well for this race and will do absolutely wonderful!

From MarcieJ on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 at 15:08:01

THanks Jeff, Josse, Bill and Andee for helping me feel ok about resting and the good luck wishes!

Bill-I dont know how I will do on Sat,I hope for at least 1:30 and anything under would just be bonus, I will take it very light tonight. See ya then hopefully.

From Christi on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 at 20:49:40

Hey Marcie- Thanks for your encouragement! Baby that hamstring until Sat. Sorry to hear its bugging! You are gonna fly Saturday- can't wait to see your time!! (no pressure- heh heh...)

From Jody on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 at 20:56:58

Great job tonight! Take it easy tomorrow and have a great time on Saturday. You will do awesome!

From MichelleL on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 at 21:00:21

My hamstring bugged me for several weeks before St. George. The good thing about races is your aches and pains tend to not bug you as much in them as the week before. Good job taking it easy. We need to take it easy tomorrow so our horses are ready for Painters. This is going to be fun!

From Mike Warren on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 at 21:55:50

You did Awesome tonight! You are like a storm, Ya know, there is always the calm before the storm. The forcast for Painters looks like a category 7 Hurricane!

From Bethany on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 at 21:56:01

I'm glad your hamstring cooperated for your run tonight. Hope it is as easy going on Sat! Im so excited for you and am trying my hardest not to live vicariously through everyone else. Go get em!

From Wildbull on Fri, Jan 18, 2008 at 10:31:42

You were the smarted runner out there tonight. While every one did there push it runs. you held back. your race is going to go well. Good luck. I will be cheering for you!

From MichelleL on Fri, Jan 18, 2008 at 10:43:39

It looks like Ted (ArmyRunner) will be pacing us for at least the first 6 miles. That is such a coup! It should help alot. This should be fun!

From MarcieJ on Fri, Jan 18, 2008 at 10:47:10

Thanks everyone, Mike you are funny!

I need all the pacing help I can get! Hopefully I can just hang with, we will see though. Michelle you are going to rock it tomorrow!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.000.004.00

Just an easy four around my neighborhood, sheesh I dont know if its pre-race anxiety and feel every little pain but my legs felt like two bricks and right leg was a little tight and did I mention its COLD out there!  I am going to have to wear alot more clothes tomorrow than I thought and that always seems to way ya down.  But I am excited and hope tomorrow my body kicks into race mode. See some of ya tonight!

pace 8:09

Comments
From Dustin on Fri, Jan 18, 2008 at 11:42:08

The first year I did Painter's I froze just had on shorts and short-sleeve shirt. Last year I wore tights and long sleeve shirt and was burning up. I guess this year since I'm doing the 5K I won't have enough time to either get too hot or too cold.

From Lybi on Fri, Jan 18, 2008 at 11:52:10

Good luck Marcie--go tear it up! I can't wait to read your race report and I want DETAILS! ;)

Goooooooooooooooooooooo Marcie!

From MarcieJ on Fri, Jan 18, 2008 at 12:00:38

Thanks Lybi, I am sad I wont be get the chance to meet you but there will be others.Hope you get feeling better soon!

Dustin:What you are only doing the 5k, I must of have missed that last night. You will do great anyways! Thanks again for keeping me distracted last night and sometime I will have to tell you my life story too!

From Christi on Fri, Jan 18, 2008 at 12:31:06

Marcie- any advice on what to wear tomorrow? I'm afraid of freezing or being weighed down like you mentioned. I'm thinking long sleeve tech shirt and cropped pants (I have been all over town looking for good pants! So hard being so short! I can't do long pants, they are too long. Cropped pants work best and just come a few inches off my ankles.. oh well..) Probably will take along a headband and gloves that I can ditch... Just wondering if you have any great seasoned advice? See ya tonight!

From MarcieJ on Fri, Jan 18, 2008 at 15:54:17

Christi-

I buy cropped pants and they fit me perfect as long pants:) I am wearing a long sleeve with my racing singlet over the top and I am debating between long pants or capris-defintely a headband on gloves.On a race I rather be a little cold then get hot-I hate wasting seconds-minutes to shed clothing! Not much different from what you were thinking. Excited to meet you tonight too!

From jtshad on Fri, Jan 18, 2008 at 15:57:01

Good luck and have run tomorrow to all the FRB gals!

From Jon on Fri, Jan 18, 2008 at 16:49:58

Have run? That should be the FRB motto: Got run?

From Jamie on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 00:15:26

Marcie, go get 'em girl! You're going to kick some trash :)

Race: Painters 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:32:16, Place overall: 10, Place in age division: 3
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.0013.100.000.000.0016.10

So this race was mentally and physically challenging for me. This whole week I have felt pretty off and today was no exception. I was really going to try to stay with MichelleL and then Ruth (who both rocked it! whoohoo you two!) but knew from the start that I would fall over dead if I tried to keep their pace. I did a 2 mile warmup with Michelle and Josse before the race and my hamstring was not  warming up. Probably til about mile 10 it felt like my left leg wanted to move but my right would not get moving. That through me off a little but I just did not feel good today. I have not had a race like that for a long time where I just did not feel good, very fatigued from the gun. I felt really bad after like I let the FRB team down. Everyone seemed to come in under their predicted times and I went over by 6 min. So that was little frustrating for me. I am pleased that with the way I felt that I was able to make the time that I did cuz for awhile I thought I would be in the high 30's.  The highlight of the run was Dustin and Bill (wildbull) running me in the last 2 miles and making me push my limit. Thanks so much you two-and Bill your lifestory was not as interesting as Dustins:) Then Sasha came on us the last 1/2 mile and got me going with a sprint to the end (I thought I was going to die-usually I have that in me to sprint and get extra adrenanline at the end but not today) .The finish line was great to have all the FRB's there and feel like I was a part of something and feeling the support at the end. I truly am thankful for all you guys!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for helping me feel ok about my performance!  I now glad I had this race to humble me  and to learn from and now I know what I need to do for Moab and Ogden (and all my other races)to get in myself in shape so I can blow away my goals! I am going to work soooo hard to reach them ! Hold me to it!

Well here are my splits for the race, my gps said 13.01 at the end

1 6:10,

2.6:50

3.6:58 (started getting passed by other girls, not used to that at all:(

4. 7:11

5.7:27

6:7:09

7.6:50

8.7:15

9.7:34

10. 6:58

11.7:23

12.7:18

13. 7:06

and the 6:53 pace for a 120.9 ft.

Thanks so much to steve for all he did for this race! He is the greatest. (and josse and michelle you guys are welcome at home anytime, it has been so fun to get to know you both, I feel like I have known you both forever!)

 

Comments
From Dave Holt on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 18:17:27

Good job Marcie,

way to dig it out even when it wasn't there. Like you said, it just happens some time and now go out and get ready for the next. Still an impressive race!

From andee on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 18:19:47

GOOD JOB!!!

You are so mentally tough - it's amazing. You have a great attitude and I know you will meet all of your future goals.

From Mike Warren on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 18:24:02

Hey, nice effort out there today! I think it shows alot when you run as hard as you did and your just not feeling it. I am excited to get ready for Ogden and you can bet, we will definitely be pushing each other!!

From Dustin on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 18:25:14

Good Job today. It was fun for Bill and I to run with you at the end. It can be challenging especially toward the end of a long race, way to hang in there! I think you're going to have a great year with all your races

From Shauna on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 18:32:15

Great job! It takes a lot of mental strength as well to push through when you're not feeling your best (something I wish I would have had more of last weekend). I think you have a great year ahead of you!

From Jody on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 19:01:59

Good Job!!!! Races like that are so hard but you did fantastic!! No doubt you will have a great racing year!

From Brent on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 19:35:25

Marcie, it seems from your description, you could have packed it in, you did not, you won the mental game, very important for the rest of the year. 25 commando points for mental toughness.

Rebound,Rebound, B of S Rools out

From Mik'L on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 19:59:48

Hey, your time is amazing to me! Way to keep it going and still get a great time when you aren't feeling it. You didn't let anyone down and it sounds like today's race is only leaving you hungry for more! Glad I got to meet you finally too!

From Christi on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 20:57:38

Good job putting in the effort even when feeling "off". You know you are a hero to me! I think your time rocks! It was fun chatting with you this weekend- looking forward to the next one!

From Logan on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 21:19:35

You can't have great races everyday. I need to tell you about my Ogden Marathon race last year. You will bounce back and continue to get stronger. Stay positive and keep up the great work. Wish I could have seen Garrett today!

From Bethany on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 21:23:22

Cody and I were talking and thought that you were very smart to keep up your miles and maybe sacrifice a bit of this race for bigger ones to come. I use the term sacrifice loosely, because you rocked, how many women have those kind of times to their credit! Great job.

From crumpyb1 on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 22:40:45

Congratulations on conquering a tough race! I know what you mean about having only one leg working. I have a kink in my right hamstring/hip that often accompanies me on my runs. I hope your hamstring gets better. I love your attitude and how this race will still help to get you where you want to go. Happy Training!

From Kim on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 23:00:53

Hey Marci, I'm not a speedster like you, but I didn't quite meet my predicted time from Sasha science either. I think 10th place over all is something to be very proud of! I hope you aren't too bummed out, we as fellow FRBs are very proud of you!

From Tom on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 23:02:12

Nice job hanging in there and finishing the tough race! I'm sure you'll have some blowout races in the near future.

From Michelle on Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 23:03:10

I think that under the circumstances that you did awesome! I only wish that I had that kinda time in me, this is only early in the year and you will continue to have great races and amazing times coming up!!

Sounds like the party and hang'in with FBR gang was a lot of fun too!

From MichelleL on Sun, Jan 20, 2008 at 02:24:44

Your splits look great as far as consistency goes the great thing is you never gave up and gave what you could for the day, but I know you can run Sasha's prediction, the key is to learn from it and keep up the base building and you will have many great races this season. Onward to Moab!

From Steve Hooper on Sun, Jan 20, 2008 at 11:03:30

Way to push it until the end Marcie! I think it's a good start to the new year. Keep it up and you'll continue to reach your goals.

From Lybi on Sun, Jan 20, 2008 at 11:20:50

I have to echo Kim's comments--WE are all really proud of you--great job! What a tough lady to run like that on an off day.

From Ruthie on Sun, Jan 20, 2008 at 14:48:59

Marcie, you did a great job for having such a crappy day. I'm amazed at how well you kept it together and made it a good time even with feeling awful! You're such a great runner! And we need to get together to go running again!

From Jamie on Sun, Jan 20, 2008 at 15:43:06

Good job Marcie! You hung in there when it was hard and still pulled off a great time. You, and the other FRBers that raced, make us proud!

From Bonnie on Sun, Jan 20, 2008 at 15:53:33

Good job hanging tough Marcie - runs like this is why the team is proud of you - you saw it to the end, even though you knew it was going to be painful at the beginning. You are a fierce competitor!

Bonnie

From Christi on Sun, Jan 20, 2008 at 16:41:46

Love the pic!!

From josse on Sun, Jan 20, 2008 at 17:48:18

I didn't meet the Sasha science either, don't sweat it. I think we need a little piece of humble pie to make us better. You are an amazing person keep it up and I look forward to seeing you at Moab and Ogden:)

From James on Sun, Jan 20, 2008 at 20:41:14

It was nice to meet you. We all have the bad ones once in a while. I still think you ran great. I was super stoked how all of my female teammates did. You have a great year looking you in the face so do be too bummed about it.

From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at 18:21:25

Bad races happen once in a while. Some days your body just will not respond. The laws of nature are merciless. It is, however, important to understand the cause. I took a look at your training and found nothing particularly out of line except maybe one thing. Pushing too hard on the easy runs.

To be safe, I would recommend the following rule - on any given day you go either 8:00 or slower, or 6:40 or faster. Nothing in between. You should probably have the 6:40 or faster twice a week, and that would be the time to run with faster runners. Other days should feel more like a hike, and you should run with slower runners. Nothing wrong with running 10:00 pace with a slower friend and having a chat. Keep the volume at 50-60 miles a week.

For a fitness test/confidence builder. Find a reasonably flat stretch of road, measure it thoroughly (wheel, or take several GPS measurements with Garmin 205/305), and run a 5-6 mile tempo on a day when you feel good. A good place would be something like a loop around the block of Steve's house - it is almost flat, not too long (0.55) and not too short. You can monitor the steadiness of the effort by your lap times.

From MichelleL on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at 19:08:11

Marcie - I agree with Sasha (pretty much on the whole comment except you can do the long run on a flat stretch of road that isn't a loop). The only thing that makes it hard for assessing your training is sometimes you don't post your pace on your speed workouts, which would be helpful for you when you look back on your training and would be fun for us to read about too. Perhaps with more info on your blog the Sasha's of the blog can give more specific feedback. Anyway, I am still impressed with how tough you were in the race with your consistent splits and all, even when you knew you weren't running how you knew you could if your legs would only cooperate. Remember our home is always open to you too! The SF 1/2 marathon and the Hobble Creek are good ones around us. Also whenever you are up here, give us ladies a holler and we can do some runs together. Too bad we can't all live in the same place!

From MarcieJ on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 19:11:53

Sasha-

So 2hard days and 4slow days?? The problem I run into is the time it takes to do slower longer runs. Time is something I dont have alot of. So its just been easier to quicker runs to get in the miles I need.

Michelle-I havent posted alot a speed work, because I havent done alot of speed work. I have posted the splits when I have felt like it was worth calling speed or hard runs. When I upped my miles I cut back on harder runs. I think that hurt me a little on sat. because I wasnt doing tempos. I guess I really havent done "true"tempos since before the marathon and they were never at a 6:40 pace. I have alot to learn!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Ran 10 easy miles with Mike. Wish today would have been painters cuz my legs felt so good, granted our pace was a lot slower but my legs felt so fresh, no soreness at all and my hamstring had no tightness at all. Could not be happier about that. Weather was good, got really hot with too many layers.  Mike and I talked more about Ogden and what training we are going to do. Its nice to have someone to run with that has similar goals! Planning on going to the gym to lift some weights and will most likely add a few miles on the treadmill tonight after work. Its my hubby's birthday today so we will see though.

avg pace 7:54

Comments
From josse on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at 10:49:30

I love the picture. I really enjoyed the stay at your house. Tell your hubby happy birthday. We forgot to remind you to buy a card, sorry. Hope the day goes well. Looking forward to Moab.

From Mike Warren on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at 14:05:36

Great, post race run today! Thanks for keeping us movin!

From MichelleL on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at 14:09:46

Can you crop me out of that picture? It looks great except for me!

Thanks again for being such a wonderful host. It was so nice to get to know you and your husband better (he makes me laugh!). I am glad you were feeling good today. I will be jealous of your Ogden training as I will be going the opposite direction.

From Mik'L on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at 17:34:33

Cute picture! You must have had a professional take it! lol...jk It is cute though. Good job getting out today, glad you are feeling better!

From MarcieJ on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at 20:56:26

Josse-I remembered to get a card and I even remembered to get stuff for his favorite dessert!

Michelle-You look great in the pic. If you absoultely hate it I will switch. But I like having a picture posted with the "super chick" of the blog!

Mik'L-it is a very professional! Thanks for being the camera woman. Again it was great to meet you.

Mike-Hey you kept me movin too!

From MichelleL on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at 20:59:31

Two out of three is not bad, so don't worry about me :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.150.000.000.000.008.15

Ran our reg 5 loop. Nice and easy . The last stretch has some pretty good incline, one of the girls decided we should push the end. So got one long stride in at the end. Ok so I wish the weather was like this all year long. It was around 40, probably would have been ok in shorts today. It was nice! Plan is to go back out after work and do another 6-8 mi.

Went out and did close to 3 miles, got out of work a little later than planned. Ended up working out that I didnt go further (GI issues hit). Going to try to take my easy days actually easy from here on out and my hard runs hard. I may have a some "in betweeners" as sasha would call them this week due to that this is going to be more of a recovery week for me (let my hamstring take it easy) and then next week start into some serious training for Ogden.

Avg pace8:20.  (for pm run) am no watch but guessing around an 8-8:15

Comments
From josse on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 10:28:32

You sure look like you are enjoying yourself their. Hey will you e-mail me that picture of the 3 of us to jossetobiasson@msn.com

From MarcieJ on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 12:35:34

Yes will email when I get home from work and the group photos too.

From josse on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 12:40:15

thanks babe

From andee on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 13:34:05

Great Picture!!! Enjoy your run later today. Did you guys do anything fun for Garrett's birthday?

From MichelleL on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 13:49:26

I would love to have pictures too! Sorry to ask to bum them off of you. michellelowrycpa at gmail dot com.

From Bethany on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 14:35:07

Im loving all the new pics of everyone. It definitely makes me a little jealous of all the fun you guys had. Great new pic! Im so glad to see you are feeling good the past couple of days- glad your body is listening to you again. Hope the rest of the week goes well too!

From MarcieJ on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 15:33:08

Andee-Not really, poor guy had to study alot. Your parents and Brock and Dusty came over for OreoDessert (so dont feel bad about your donut-I downed a lot of ice cream and oreos:)

Michelle-Of course I will send them to you.

Bethany-Thanks,it was alot of fun.(well the before and after, the race.. well the picture explains it all) Hey I will see you in Moab, right? and we can have a party there!

From Jody on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 20:19:05

Cute picture. I am jealous of your warm weather!!! Have a good 12 miler tomorrow!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.000.000.000.000.0012.00

Another great run with Mike. Found a good  fairly flat stretch with hardly any traffic to start do our tempos on.(will start those next wed) Didnt overdress today so that was nice to not get to overheated. Legs and body felt great today!Thanks for another great run Mike!

avg pace 7:44

Comments
From andee on Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 09:54:39

Good Job! Glad you are feeling so good. Have a great day!

From Jody on Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 11:27:57

Way to go!! Keep it up!

From Christi on Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 16:43:18

Super cute pic from Painter's. Why can't I look that cute when I run?! You should join me for spin sometime, breaks the week up nicely- plus you get the satisfaction of actually using the gym pass that we pay for every month (LOL!) Great job on the run today! Glad to hear you're doing Striders with us- it will be FUN!

From Ruthie on Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 19:34:09

We could go on Friday morning, since I don't have my 7:00 class that day, or we could do early morning or afternoon on Saturday... just whatever's good for you of those. And I'll run with you at the club tomorrow if you're coming!

From MarcieJ on Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 20:27:19

Lets do Friday morning, I dont work so whenever is good. I should be at club. I am planning on running long with the club on sat, you should come.

From Ruthie on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 11:20:15

Yeah, sounds good - how far do you want to go? How long is "long" on Saturday? You marathoners run way far!

From MarcieJ on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 13:17:21

However far you want to go, I can just add on after if I need more miles, just tell me when and where for Friday.

I dont know on sat what the plan is yet.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.004.000.000.000.0017.00

Ran with friend Peg,  it was good run. Hamstring felt a little tight running to the corner to meet her. Did alot of stretching before we took off and did not feel it a bit during the run. I need to go to the chiro and make sure my hips are not out of whack (I think that may be contributing )

I hoping to make it to club tonight to run but I forgot I have Pack Meeting til this morning. So we will see how much I feel like rushing tonight to run, shower, and make it there in a short amount of time.

avg 8:29

update:just got back from my chiropractor ( I usually go about every 2-3 ms but have not been before the marathon) and I was extremely out of whack. My hip was really torked, so I think it should really help my hamstring. The first time I had trouble with my hips being torked a little (about 5 yrs ago) it pulled my quad really bad. So we will see how it feels!

PM So went with the club tonight, did the same usual route.Did a 1.25 mile warmup around the store. Ran with Ruth most of the first half.. Had a good discussion with Holt if I qualified for a handicap sticker for my car because of heighth. Thanks Holt j/k i actually thought it was pretty funny! Then we got to where you can turn and make it 7 or add on to do 10. Steve and Mike were going on so I though what the heck I will do ten (got out of pack meeting tonight, they didnt need my help tonight) and forgot about my warmup mile. So I ended up with plenty more miles than I anticipated today, oh well. It felt good to get them in. Had a great run with Mike and Steve.They were nice to let me tag along:)  The route had alot of uphill, which was good for me to do. Overall pace was 7:30 but had some low 7's, a couple 7:03, 7:04, 7:13, 7:08. Happy with that for a night run, and the uphill.  Thanks guys for a good run! My hamstring felt so good, I felt balanced running and both legs were getting equal movement, instead of a pull on my right leg! very happy about that, i dont know why I didnt go sooner!

Comments
From jody on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 10:36:49

I would choose the run, Pack Meeting is full of "stinky" cub scouts - they will not notice.

From MarcieJ on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 10:39:47

No doubt about that!

From andee on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 11:18:31

Oh Pack Meeting!!! What a joyful occasion. If my memory serves me right the cultural hall does end up smelling a bit strange with all those boys. I would go for the run and then not are what I looked like for pack meeting.

From Mike Warren on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 11:19:45

You never need a shower prior to a scout meeting! That way you will blend right in with the boys, possibly even some of the parents. Good miles today, nice job getting out! I will text the Sat run to you if you can't make club.

From MarcieJ on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 13:24:25

Tonight pack meeting is at St. George Ford, hmmmm..not sure why but sounds good to me. Alright I will go "stinky"!!! My last patient cancelled so I will be able to make it in time to club and hopefully get a few miles prior to.

From MichelleL on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 18:22:44

You can always take a military shower w/o washing hair. I only wash my hair once a day, even with two-a-days. It's so hard to take quick showers in the winter, though.

From josse on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 18:57:54

I find that I have to go to the chiro about every couple of months. I started having problems with my hips after I had daughter. I think it is about time I go as well. That definatly could be the root of the hammy problem. Hope it helps.

From Mike Warren on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 21:46:03

Hey, you did awesome tonight! I have no doubt about the Ogden time!! When it comes, your fitness level will be off the charts, I just know it!

From Dustin on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 21:53:09

Man, you're doing awesome with your training. It was fun trying to hang with your pace tonight.

From Lybi on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 23:49:59

Great run Marcie! You are really tearing it up with all your mileage. And let's hear it for short people! One of these days I'm gonna make a T-shirt that says "Short Pride." He he he.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.003.0011.00

Decided this morning that I needed to get some cross training in, so rather than go run outside and then have to change clothes and drive to the gym, I opted to do miles at the gym on the treadmill. Did 25 min on the elipitical and then hopped on the treadmill, set it to 7.5 (8 min mile) and went at it for 8 mi. Actually for a treadmill it wasnt too bad and the pace was pretty easy so I was pretty relaxed. Then did about 20 min of weights. Now for the fun stuff, I need to do some housecleaning and laundry!

Comments
From Christi on Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 13:20:28

Nice start to the day! And you're off on Fridays right? That is awesome! Have fun!

From andee on Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 14:05:15

Have fun cleaning your house. Hope you and Garrett are able to go do something fun this weekend.

From Jody on Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 18:50:18

Nice work out today. Enjoy your day off and have a great weekend!!

From Ruthie on Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 22:06:17

It's probably a good thing we didn't go this morning - I'm starting to get a sore throat and my legs are DEAD - I would've been so slow! Good job treadmilling it, that takes some mental strength for sure.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.2010.000.000.000.0015.20

Ran with the club down the marathon course, legs were definetely feeling this weeks miles today and my Bajios dinner did not sit to well this run (2 bathroom breaks). The faster guys went ahead and  I decided to just hang back and not try to kill myself today. The nice thing about the marathon course is after you get the dammeron hills over (or I refer to them as the 3B's) then its just on cruise control the rest of the way. I did keep my pace around 7:20s for the hills, had a lot of low 7's and 2-3 miles under 7.  It was beautiful morning and oh yah Mike wanted me to all let you know that when we started out at the top of Veyo hill there was like 8 in of snow that us southerners ran in! (wink wink).

Avg pace 7:09 1:48 on time, and my hamstring is stilling feeling pretty good.

Comments
From Mike Warren on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 13:31:20

Marci, it was a FOOT of snow!! Ha,Ha. Hey, great run today, you have been doing so awesome! Very good miles this week. Enjoy the day off tomorrow!

From Bonnie on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 13:42:15

See, I told everyone on my blog that snow was going to be measured in FEET this weekend!

Great run Marcie, glad you are so well recovered from the race last weekend.

Bonnie

From josse on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 13:55:02

Oh boo hoo, we deal with that on almost a weekly basis;) Great job on this weeks running I am going to have to kick it into gear if I want to have a chance to hang with you in the races this spring.

From MarcieJ on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 14:31:13

I was totally kidding about the snow, it was like 1/4 inch scattered. We just wanted it to try to make you northerners feel better.

Josse- I will be chasing you in the spring races! You are so tough!

From Jody on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 15:26:50

Great job!!! You are doing such a great job!!! Have a great weekend and say Hi to Garrett!

From Christi on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 20:23:45

Sounds like a FUN run this morning! I love the marathon course. Do any of the slow pokes like me ever show up for those club runs? I would like to run w/ the club more but only am runs work for me and I'm afraid its only you speedsters on Sat. am. Anyhow- just curious. Great job today and enjoy your Sat! (leave the Bajios for post long run- right? hee hee)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

10 easy with Mike, a little sore from the downhill on saturdays run. Said 47 F when I left my house, got warm really fast .  Avg pace 7:54

And today I officially change age divisions! Yikes,  Now I am in a much more competive group.(25-29)

 

Comments
From Christi on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 09:59:48

Nice run today! Way to start the week out right. I liked the warm temps today- did you?

From andee on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 10:10:08

Good job and a great start to the week. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Hope you have something fun planned.

From MarcieJ on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 10:25:37

Yes Christi the warm temps are so nice, I could have ran in shorts today. In regards to your quest from sat,That was my first sat run with the club, all the guys were pretty speedy but we need to get a variety of runners on sat, so you should come and bring some of your running buddies if they wanted to come.

Andee-

Thanks so much and hope everything goes well today!

From Jody on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 11:12:02

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Do something fun today. Nice run. Holy Warm!

From Mike Warren on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 12:31:37

Hey, good run today Felt good to take it easy. Have a Great B-Day!!

From Dustin on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 12:36:58

Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day

From Jon on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 12:45:18

Yes, Happy Birthday.

From josse on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 13:01:31

Happy Birthday Marcie!!!!!!! I hope it is great day. Just wait until you get into the 30-35 age group.

From MichelleL on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 14:00:06

Happy Birthday! Wow, you are just a spring chick ;) Wait til you hit 30 and get wrinkles, its great fun!

From Wildbull on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 14:05:55

Happy Birthday! Wait until she hits 40 and can't remember how to get back! this is why i run with the club! It is scary out there!

From Christi on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 14:46:22

"Happy happy Birthday Marcie dear, happy days will come to you all year!" Ok, that was plan obnoxious but I couldn't resist (too much primary) Hope you have a GREAT day and get to sneak in some FUN!

From linda10k on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 19:25:38

I don't think you need to worry about your new age group. You are a speed demon.

Ivins must be colder than St. George or else I'm just a wimp. I thought it was cold this morning. How about the snow?

Happy Birthday Marcie!

I always ask for running clothes or shoes for my birthday.

From Mik'L on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 19:39:05

Welcome to the 25-29 age division! Happy Birthday! Too bad you will be kickin my butt in any race! :) I'm sure you're glad you got the run over with this morning now that there's snow out there! Let us know if you get anything fun!

From Ruthie on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 20:05:02

Well heck, I might as well with you a Happy Birthday, too! Eat a lot of bad-for-you things and ENJOY it! Ha ha ha...

From Brent on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 20:36:58

Happy Birthday! Nice body be good miles after your hard run on saturday, says good things about your conditioning. No doubt, with Gwen gone, you wll rise to the competition, they will be worried.

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

From Bethany on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 22:14:27

Happy Birthday! I second Mik'L in welcoming you to 25-29. Hope you had a great day and did something enjoyable. Im jealous of your weather!

From MarcieJ on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 22:29:00

Hey everyone thanks for all the birthday wishes!!! My husbands b-day was last week, so we always go out for dinner in the middle of the two, and as for something fun...well we got all new furniture for Christmas so that is my b-day too!! (and just may be my b-day and christmas for the next 30 years too:)according to my accountant husband!)

From Jody on Tue, Jan 29, 2008 at 11:54:53

Tell Garrett it is okay to open up the wallet once in a while.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

No run today, I have had a very upset stomach which I refer to as "crummy tummy". I thought it would feel better after work and i would be able to go for a run but  its still a little upset. So takin it easy tonight and hope it feels better in the morning for my tempo run with mike. Hope everyone else had good runs today!

Comments
From Bethany on Tue, Jan 29, 2008 at 23:14:03

Hope you feel better tomorrow! Good job listening to your body.

From MichelleL on Tue, Jan 29, 2008 at 23:22:23

Sorry you had sour stomach. Good luck tomorrow!

From Jody on Tue, Jan 29, 2008 at 23:43:26

Hope you get feeling better!! Enjoy a nice quiet evening! Hopefully Garrett made it home early to enjoy it with you!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.205.800.000.000.0012.00

Ran with Mike, wanted to do 3 mi warmup 6 mi tempo and 3 cooldown. Since I havent been doing reg tempos I wanted to try to keep a 7 min mile and then each week to try to take that lower. Was a little worried today because my stomach yesterday was a mess and wasnt feeling 100% this morning (and still is not:(. But it actually felt ok for most of the run.

First 3 mi warmup had some good incline7:55, 8:04, 7:53 (during this time we are debating on starting the tempo on the uphill or wait til mile 4.5-5 to flatten out, decide to start . Felt really good for the first mile and then I started to really feel the incline and then my stomach got a little cramped. At 1.5 into the tempo and  about where it starts to flatten I stop for VBP and tell Mike to just go ahead. Then I try to catch up to Mike, see him on the way back and turn around with him (cut off .2 from tempo, but made it up at the end of the run) . Then I just ran a few yards behind Mike til the last mile and then side to side to the end. Today it felt like my mind wanted to work but my legs didnt. I have alot of work to do to get my tempo times down down down but I know it will come with consistent training. My splits are little offs from Mikes from my bathroom break and slightly behind him. For all the running I have been doing lately I feel sorta out of shape, hopefully it will get better! Esp once it warms up and I can wear shorts and just a long sleeve. Spring and summer are always my good months!

1st tempo mile 6:56, then for 3/4 mi 7:26 (stopped my garmin here, bathroom break), 6:47 (trying to catch up to mike), 7:07, 7:05, 7:01.

Next week I want to keep all the tempo miles under 7. 

Comments
From Mike Warren on Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 13:21:26

Hey, Awsesome run today! Great start to the tempos!

From linda10k on Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 13:22:00

12 miles today! Wow, impressive.

Glad to see you are feeling better.

From Jody on Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 20:31:10

WOW!! Great job today! Glad you are feeling a little bit better. Hope you get back to 100% soon!!

From MichelleL on Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 20:45:29

Good job Marcie. Doing tempos week in and week out will help you to feel more in shape over time. It's hard to do these when you aren't feeling well so that shows alot of strength.

From Lybi on Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 22:19:52

Great job, Marcie! Those splits look good! Higher mileage is probably responsible for legs being tired. I'd guess. Give it a few weeks to adjust and you are gonna be FLYING!

From Mik'L on Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 22:49:10

Nice splits! Especially when you aren't feeling the best. You are doing a good job at getting in some good miles!

From Brent on Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 22:52:28

Marcie, what is a tempo anyway? some sort of dance? Agree with Lybi, tough to get the mileage up and have the legs always fire on all cylinders, have experienced much the same over the last 3 months, legs are just now fully adjusting.

Stay Cool, Run Hard, Rest Easy, B of BS Rools out

From Sasha Pachev on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 16:48:59

It is very important to measure out your tempos with something more precise than a GPS. In fact, manhole to bush type of tempo done week after week from the same manhole to the same bush is much better than measuring your tempos with a GPS. What I can tell from the splits you've posted is that you ran around 6 miles at around 7:00 pace. I could have told you that if you said you ran by your car clock for 42 minutes and it felt hard. But one cannot be sure if it was 6:55 or 7:05, and if 6:55 at the end felt as good as 7:05 in the beginning, or of 7:05 at the end took as much effort as 6:55 in the beginning. Which is important to know, but neither a car clock nor a GPS can reliably tell you.

What I recommend is finding a course with easily identifiable landmarks and wheeling it (ideally). 10 GPS runs marking every mile is acceptable, although less than ideal. But I cannot overemphasize the importance of using landmarks. They do not move with the satellite signal changes, so you can tell if you ran it faster next week or slower. And you can always wheel them after the fact.

From MarcieJ on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 17:24:04

Sasha

Where do you get a wheel?

From Mike Warren on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 17:29:43

Marcie, I have a wheel! Although I find dropping bread crumbs and counting them each time you run by, is much more accurate(JK)! Really though, I do have a wheel, you are more than welcome to use it anytime.

From saamijeff on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 13:15:57

I marked all my regular routes with a wheel. Be careful though when measuring on grass or sand, even a good wheel tends to under measure up to 2+% on long grass or soft sand. They are highly accurate on smooth hard surfaces like blacktop. I bought one, marked off all my routes then donated the wheel to a school that did not have one.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Nice relaxed run with friend Peg. Lots colder today than its been for a long time (but I am not complaining because I know what others across the state are running in, you guys are awesome). Stopped at McDonalds to use the restroom. Pretty uneventful run but was just nice. Plan on going with the club tonight if I get off in time, if not will just run around my neighorhood. Then I am getting a massage tonight! yeah i cant wait.

pm 5 mi loop after work and massage, just what I needed!

Comments
From andee on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 10:45:21

You are so lucky - you are going to Dusty's or up to the spa? Great tempo run for you yesterday. You're the best!

From Jody on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 11:23:19

I am so jealous!!! I need to have Dusty give me one when I am down in February. Nice run today!

From MichelleL on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 12:11:11

OOHHH! That sounds so nice.

From Dave Holt on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 15:42:57

See you tonight if you make it.

From Mik'L on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 18:30:56

Jealous! Enjoy the massage!

From Ruthie on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 22:42:59

Missed running with you tonight. When can we get together for a run?

From MarcieJ on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 23:17:51

Andee and Jody

Just at her house, so nice. She does such a good job. Yes Jody you will have her give you one. What are you coming down for??

Dave-sorry to miss you, but run with the club or a massage...not a hard decision there:)

Ruth-

I know we need to get together soon! What about next weekend?

From Dustin on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 23:25:39

Marcie

I was just having to read the comments on your blog yesterday regarding GPS vs. wheel vs. landmark.

I've actually had a lot of success going from my couch, to the fridge, then back to my bed. I actually try to follow the same course numerous times throughout the week, sometimes numerous times throughout the day.

Actually, the landmark thing is not a bad idea. I have a run that I frequently (well, not so frequently right now) do that goes from mile posts to mile posts. It has been a good place to do tempo runs and the objects/landmarks are always in the same place. However, I do need to measure it with a wheel and I would say I've only ran in 8 times with the GPS, so I need to go a few more times to make it accurate.

From jody on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 00:06:24

Marcie,

We are coming down over Pres. day weekend because Jake has a baseball tourney. We will be down really late on Friday night because there is a ward party at our house and then we will leave right afterwards. They had asked and we said that we were unsure of our plans and the next thing I know it was being announced from the pulpit. What can ya do??

From Ruthie on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 11:21:15

Out of town. :( Sorry...

From MarcieJ on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 11:25:39

Dustin-

I like the idea of the couch-fridge back to bed. Think I could handle that just fine. No really landmrks are good idea. I just need to figure out what they are and where. Hey nice run yesterday, I am glad your hip is cooperating!

Jody-

Can your ward fit in your house, I know its large but a whole ward. You are way too nice!!!! I am excited to see you guys. I work pres days but we will have to hang out, is the tourney here in SG?

Ruth-Darnt!!

From Sasha Pachev on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 13:03:01

Either the house is big, or the activity in the ward is so low that the average size house could fit everybody who will show up :-)

From Jody on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 13:33:59

It is just adults, but they fit well in the kitchen, dining, family room area upstairs. They also can go downstairs in the family room as well. We move the dining room table and put up extra chairs. It works out well.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.000.000.000.000.0013.00

Ran with Mike today. Did a new route today. Actually I think most of our runs have all been different routes which is nice because I have the tendency to do the same run over and over and over. So its nice to switch it up. The route had some long stretches of gradual incline and then some downhill as well. Cooled off with a mile around the SCHS track. My running would be very crappy right now if I didnt have Mike to meet me early in the mornings. Thank you so much Mike for letting me run with you!

Avg pace 7:49

Comments
From Mike Warren on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 12:01:59

Marcie with an E, no problem. You really ran well today! Oh, by the way, I believe I have benefited alot by running with you also. So Thank You!

From Nick on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 13:49:36

I'm jealous you guy's can run outside! We need to send a little of the snow down your way. Sounds like you're getting after the training. Keep it up!

From Nick on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 13:50:06

I'm jealous you guy's can run outside! We need to send a little of the snow down your way. Sounds like you're getting after the training. Keep it up

From nfroerer on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 13:51:19

Sorry about the spam, but the site wants to send this out as another Nick.

I'm jealous you guy's can run outside! We need to send a little of the snow down your way. Sounds like you're getting after the training. Keep it up

From andee on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 15:21:43

Good run for you this morning. Hey, did you guys ever get the rest of your furniture? Any fun weekend plans? Superbowl party at your house with the BIG tv???

From MarcieJ on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 16:39:48

Andee-

No big plans that I KNOW of, garrett sometimes forgets to tell me stuff like that. We did get the rest of the furniture last week, I love it! How bout you any fun plans?

From Christi on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 16:42:03

Sweet run today- great job! Have a wonderful weekend!

From Jody on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 22:18:44

Great job again!! Have a great weekend!!

From Brent on Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 23:21:16

Marcie with and E for Easy - hey, grooving the run today, got to love the feeling.

Stay Cool, Train hard, B of BS Rools out

From linda10k on Sat, Feb 02, 2008 at 01:23:47

I'm impressed with how many miles you have logged in. You are an inspiration. When I'm ready to give up I make myself go just a little bit farther. So thanks.

Have a great weekend! Hope it's a good game on sunday.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.205.000.000.000.0014.20

Ran with Mike, felt pretty good most of the run, a little fatigued towards the end but not bad, was hoping to maybe get 16 but had to get back for a primary activity so thats all I had time to do. Had some miles in the upper 6's and low 7's. Next week I need to get my miles up a little higher.

avg pace 7:27

Comments
From josse on Sat, Feb 02, 2008 at 15:09:06

Great job on the week of running, you are doing so well. I am happy, but slightly jelous that you are doing so well;) It will be fun to TRY to keep up with you in Moab.

From jody on Sat, Feb 02, 2008 at 15:17:33

Good job again. You are getting in so many MP miles. Great job!!

From Brent on Sat, Feb 02, 2008 at 15:24:59

MarcieeeeJ- E for effort, great week with many quality miles.

Stay Cool, Train Hard, B of BS Rools out

From MarcieJ on Sat, Feb 02, 2008 at 20:07:42

Josse,

You are funny, dont be jealous because I feel like I am so out of shape. Alot of these miles have been lots harder for me then ever before. You will be with me or ahead of me at Moab. You are doing awesome yourelf.

Jody-

Thanks! You are getting lots of fast miles too!

Brent

Yes dont forget that "e" or else....j/k!

From Christi on Sun, Feb 03, 2008 at 00:53:45

Wow! looks like good weekly mileage to me! You're a good primary leader cutting the run short for the activity!

From linda10k on Sun, Feb 03, 2008 at 02:25:18

Great job on your run as well. I agree with Josse. I wish I had your speed but to each his own. Great job! How was the primary activity?

From MarcieJ on Sun, Feb 03, 2008 at 11:04:47

Christi and Linda,

The activity went good. I am actually not in the primary. They just had me do a little presentation on taking care of their teeth, so it was pretty easy, just stuff I talk about everyday.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.050.000.000.000.0012.05

Well St.George got SNOW! it wasnt the light fluffy kind but really slushy and icy. Kudos to all you that run in it on a consistent basis!!! The roads were very slick today, we had plans to run 12 but with having to slow down so much we were only able to get a little over 10 mi.

I hope the sun comes out and melts it all today!

Avg pace 8:29

Went to the gym after work and did some weights. Wanted to get 2 more miles on but couldnt bring myself to get on the treadmill. Decided I would come home get dinner going and while the chicken was in the oven go run a  couple miles to get to 12 for the day. Then I did some abs as well. Now I am eating some a delicous chicken salad. Worked out perfect.

 

Comments
From andee on Mon, Feb 04, 2008 at 17:52:04

Glad you were able to experience some true winter running conditions!!! You are getting some great miles in lately.

From Jody on Mon, Feb 04, 2008 at 19:33:13

Nice job!! Running in snow and ice makes you glad you survived and made it home with out a fall!

From Brent on Mon, Feb 04, 2008 at 19:43:12

MarcieeeeeJ - You are now a mini-WOW. You need quite a few more snow and slush runs to get full WOW status.

10 miles is always sweet. It is funny when you crank up the weekly miles and 10 just seems average!

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

From Mike Warren on Mon, Feb 04, 2008 at 23:08:46

Good job going the extra mile today! I didn't get back out, waiting for our food at Applebees, was like waiting for the Ice Age to end. Good start to the week.

From linda10k on Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 00:50:37

Awesome job on your run! I stayed up late last night so I couldn't get up this morning. You are braver than me to run in the wind.

That chicken salad sounds good. :-)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.000.000.000.000.0012.00

Reg tues run, felt good.  Nice and easy but very chilly. Once it gets warmer I will start getting up earlier and adding miles before I meet my group. (I used to have someone to meet me before hand but she has mono) Plan on getting out after work and finishing my miles. and doing some stretching. MichelleL (i think it was her or josse)gave someone the idea to stretch and read scriptures. I did that last night and it was great, that will be my new routine.

 Forgot to start my watch today  but guessing it was around 8:20. Have a great day everyone!

p.m.Went out for an easy run after work to finish my miles. Was planning on 5 but felt pretty good so did 6.5 for an even 12.  Now I am going to stretch and read my scriptures.

avg pace 7:51

Comments
From Mike Warren on Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 10:44:25

You are so dedicated, I slept in Oops! I am going to try to get off work at noon and get my miles in. Stretching and scriptures, I am not talented enough to do that. I am more of the scriptures and fall asleep while reading type.

From MichelleL on Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 10:58:02

I stretched and read scriptures again last night. It was cool, I was thinking about running and eating and scripture reading and spiritual health and how "eating" the same thing, whether it be healthy food or reading the same scriptures, can be nourishing, even if not new, per se. I think this is a new way for me to do two things I find ways not to do: stretching and scripture reading.

From linda10k on Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 11:58:07

It was a bit chilly this morning. I was a little nervous about ice but didn't come across any.

It looks like a beautiful day out there.

Great job on your run! Have a fabulous day.

From MarcieJ on Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 14:11:15

Mike-

I have no doubt you will get your miles in. I am usually the fall asleep too, thats why I am going to try this:)

Michelle

Thanks for the idea, its definetely 2 things I struggle with, so this will be good for me to try as well! Thanks again.

Linda

Yah the roads were great today, I am getting so excited for spring! Hope you have a great day too!

From Ruthie on Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 16:07:10

Yeah, about the stretching and scripture reading thing - I rub out my legs with the stick and stretch when I read my scriptures before bed, too. It is a great way to relax and end the day well.

From Jody on Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 22:25:48

Nice job again today!! Thanks for the scripture/stretch idea - two things I definately need to work on!!

From Jody on Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 22:26:24

Oh - btw, Way to quote Tiger, Garrett would be so proud!

From Michelle on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 03:28:16

Yes, thanks for sharing that great idea, I love that everyone shares all this helpfull info on the blog!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

Last night a couple hours after my run, my hamstring really tightned up and it hurt. This is the first time that it has hurt and not just been tight and annoying (it hadbeen feeling really good for a couple weeks now). I iced and stretched. This morning i could still feel it on walking so I cancelled on Mike for our tempo, afraid I might hurt it worse (sorry Mike and hey isnt it your BIRTHDAY today???)  I am going to go to the gym tonight and get on the elipitcal and maybe do a few light miles on the TM. Then I think the next couple weeks I am going to back off on the miles just a little. I am hoping it is feeling ok so I can get a good quality run in on friday or sat.

A half hour on the elipitcal, wanted to stay on longer but got bored watch the TV  and I could feel it in hamstring.Did some free weights as well. ICE ICE ICE,  HEAT HEAT HEATand STRETCH STRETCH STRETCH alot tonight! I hope it feels better tomorrow. I am incredibly frustrated that its feeling the way it does:(

Comments
From Mike Warren on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 10:03:16

Marcie, no problem on the cancel. I hope that hamstring eases up for you, best to take care of yourself. My B-Day was yesterday. Colleen and I got home pretty late last night, so I probley couldn't of given you a good tempo anyway. I just took it easy today, (it was cooold)! I will try to get some tempo miles at club on thursday.

From Christi on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 10:03:36

Sorry to hear about the hamstring. You are smart to take it easy for a couple days!

From andee on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 10:36:53

Sorry to hear about your hamstring. I'm sure that a few days of rest/lighter running will fix it in no time.

From MichelleL on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 11:35:51

Dang! Is it the whole hamstring or the top or the bottom? I had pain in the bottom of my hamstring in the weeks before St. George.

From MarcieJ on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 11:49:30

Mike,

I am glad it worked out for you. Did you guys go to Vegas to a show? And sorry I missed telling you yesterday.

Christi and Andee,

Thank you, I hope with rest it loosens up.

Michelle,

It used to be right above my knee but now its more in the middle of the hamstring. Its frustrating!

From josse on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 14:12:14

Oh man I don't think anyone is having that great of luck right now. Just keep up with what you are doing and are you heating after you ice? This is the best ecp. for lingering injuries. I hope it heals up quick. You would benifit from some good deep massage on that hammy as well, you know the stuff that make you want to jump off the table.

From MarcieJ on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 14:55:59

No I havent been heating, what do I use to heat, a heating pad? My sister-in-law gave me a massage last week but concentrated more on my back where I get really knotted up from the way I sit at work. I will have to get a deep tissue.

From josse on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 15:36:23

Yes a heating pad is what I use.

From MarcieJ on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 16:28:47

Josse,

Do you think I should completely rest it today and tonight (stretch, ice and heat) or do some cross training with the above?

From josse on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 17:40:12

Crosstraining is fine as long as it doesn't agrivate it in any way. I am the queen of crosstraining so you know I would do it if I feel like I shouldn't run:)

From Jody on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 20:31:39

Hope you get feeling better soon!! Nothing worse the a nagging injury. I wish we could run together as well. It would be a very fast run for me and a very slow run for you but I could learn alot.

From MarcieJ on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 20:35:59

Thanks Jody,

Its been on and off nagging since that Snow Canyon half. I wouldnt care as much if I didnt have alot of races coming up. I think knowing that makes it worse (gets me more frustrated, because I feel if I take even a couple days or lower my miles I feel like its going to ruin my training but I know its not! I just hate missing days!)

From Brent on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 20:38:29

MarcieeeeeJ: Short hamstring story, walked 5 miles of St George marathon in 2006, walked 4 miles of the SL Marathon in 2006 due to hamstring issues. I was desperate, found excercise ball hamstring excercises. They have made all the difference in the world, do them 3 times a week and have had no hamstring problems. Hope yours gets better soon. See this web site, many others. May help.

Stay cool, B of BS Rools out.

http://www.shapefit.com/hamstrings-exercises-exercise-ball-curls.html

From MichelleL on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 20:49:21

Brent, it's one E. I think you have used 10 commando points with your dramatic spelling!!!! (Do I use up commando points with excessive exclamation points?)

From MarcieJ on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 23:07:41

Thanks Brent I am going to start doing those, thanks a ton! and I kinda like all the "eeeeees".

From josse on Thu, Feb 07, 2008 at 11:28:58

I think the hamsting exercise is a great idea. I often you light weight training to rehab an injury.

Brent 1000000 commando point for the good suggestion:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.000.004.00

Debated all today whether I should run or let the leg rest one more day. Decided last minute to run a few easy miles. Ran up towards the running store and told myself if I was feeling good then I would go with the club and get 8-10 in but if not then go on my own. My leg took awhile to warm up, no pain but my left leg just felt heavy (i think i need another hip adjustment) as well as the rest of my body. I felt like a hippopotamus out there trying to run! Stopped at old mcdonalds to use the restroom, felt a little lighter after that but not much. So an easy 4 is all I got but its better than nothing and i didnt over due on the leg. I plan on  getting back at it tomorrow doing 10 easy and then around 12-15 easy on sat.

Went and picked up a rx for a strong anti inflammatory that helped my leg alot last time this happened last spring. I am now debating whether I should run the spectrum 10k, after it last year is when my hamstring started acting up and then it was good all summer. Then after the SC half  which is virtually the same course it started acting up again. I think its the steep downhill then beats it up.

Comments
From Ruthie on Thu, Feb 07, 2008 at 22:00:31

Hope your leg gets back to normal soon, I missed you at the club run today - we need Girl Power in force to overcome all those boys. :)

From Bethany on Thu, Feb 07, 2008 at 22:26:56

SO glad you could get in some miles without pain. Like you said, something is better than nothing. You have got the will power girl.

From Christi on Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 00:01:57

Oh Marcie- I'm sorry your leg is still giving you trouble. You sound like you are doing all the right things. Just continue to let it recover, then you'll be right back at it!

From Steve Hooper on Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 02:24:52

Hey Marcie - When you have a chance five me a call at the store before 3pm. on Friday.

From MarcieJ on Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 18:33:05

Hey Steve, thanks I have an appt with April on Saturday!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Ran with Mike. My leg felt ok going out but then I had a pit stop to use the bathroom and after that the top of my calf and up behind my knee tightned up really bad and then about a mile or two after that I felt a sharp pain. Stopped and walked for a second but the rest of the way it was cramping up sooooo bad, felt like a charlie horse. We ended up walking and jogging the last couple miles back. It kept cramping and then it felt like it would buckle a little. Oh I am so frustrated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its never bothered me like this where its made have to stop and walk-very annoying!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I may try a deep tissue massage in that area today and then x-train tomorrow and rest it til Monday. 

Comments
From Ally Holt on Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 11:21:23

It always seems like when you are in a good groove with running, something happens. At least to me. I get sick, or shin splints, but things have been going good lately. I hope your leg feels better.

I am planning on running the Spectrum 10k in March. I reall like running 6 miles lately. What is your next race?

From Dustin on Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 11:31:01

Sorry to hear you have some of those nagging injuries. I'm feeling the same way with my hip, so days it feels ok and I try to push other days it is just frustrating. This week has really been a downer because I been sick with a cold and terrible cough.

From wildbull on Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 11:49:45

I know your pain. patients is the key. hang in there. your body will come around. (RICE) streatching 3x a day.

From wildbull on Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 12:24:41

Marci. I will pick up your bag for ya at he Dam to Dam race

From Clay on Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 13:23:11

I know all about injury's, I have been dealing with mine for about four months now, it sucks.

My best advice would be to back off and not make it worse. I didn't do that and I am paying the price now, although I am on the road to recovery it has been along process...

Hand in there!!!!

From andee on Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 14:05:37

Sorry to hear about your frustrating run and injuries - NO FUN! You are a tough person and you'll make it through with flying colors. Just hang in there!

From josse on Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 15:36:39

I also thought of something else, you may be depleted in your mineral, as well as magnesuim and calcuim that can cause charley horse like cramping. When you get charley horses while running the pain can last longer than if you got in bed or something. So your claf may just be sore for a few days.

From MarcieJ on Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 16:45:20

Ally-

My next race is Moab and then Spectrum 10k. Although I am debating whether I should run the 10k, thats where this little injury all started was after last years race.

Wildbull,

Thanks I sure appreciate it.

Clay-

I know its so hard to deal with these dumb things. Glad you are making it back!

Andee, thanks and it was good to talk to you on the phone.

Josse,

I bought the ice pack holder and LOVE IT, its so convient!!! Thank you. and Steve H gave me a girls # down here that he is says he really good with sports related injury massages so I will give her a call. I was trying to talk my husband into letting me drive up and see you. I could be depleted, I take a multiviamin everyday but I may need extra.Its pretty sore right now, even to walk is uncomfortable. Thanks for all your help.

From josse on Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 18:05:33

Make sure your muli-vit. has minerals most don't so you have to add them in. Liquid form are the best.

From jody on Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 18:14:59

I am so sorry about your leg. Hang in there!!! Can't wait to come down next weekend!!!!

From Christi on Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 22:53:25

Ah, man! That stinks, so sorry! Come spin w/ me at the gym next week for some x-training!

From MichelleL on Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 23:10:03

So sorry your legs aren't cooperating. It seems we just push ourselves to our limits. It sounds like backing off this weekend and all the other things you are doing is the right path.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.007.007.00

Went to the gym and did 45 min on elipitical, kinda bothered my leg a little but not too bad. I was SOOO BORED on it. I need a good 15 mi on saturday mornings, not the stinkin elipitical, plus there is mirrors everywhere and I am ghostly white! Not a pretty site to look at! I like running outside, I dont have to comb my hair or worry about my white legs cuz I cant see myself when I am out running! So if I look scary I would have no idea, ignorance is bliss.

I am going to go get a deep tissue today on my leg, I have been icing and heating all yesterday and this morning and will continue to do so. I hope the massage is a miracle worker and loosens me up, cuz I NEED to run!!!

UPDATE: Just got back from my deep tissue and  SHE IS A MIRACLE WORKER!!! Let me just put a shout out to April Larsen, she is an awesome thereapist and really knows her stuff. She was able to exactly target the areas that are the root of the problem and work specifically on them and relieve the tightness. I had several VERY deep knots that she said she could tell they had been there for a VERY long time.  I kinda felt a little embarassed that I have gone this long and never had a true deep tissue. Its the same thing when you go get a pedicure and you know you have not been taking proper care of your feet!She says it no suprise that it hurt to run on it. I told her her how my hips get torked and I feel lopsided and that I go to the chiro to get adjusted frequently. Well she says she loves chiros but my hip issue is a result of the muscles being tight and pulling. She worked that out and I already can feel a difference.WOW!  My leg feels so much better although I can tell i will be a little sore tomorrow. She also said I could feel pretty exhausted because my body has been so tight and tense that relieving all that will finally let my body relax. I AM SO HAPPY that steve recommended her to me. I may need to go back a couple more times if necesarry and then I am going to mantain by going once a month to her, its so worth it!!!!!!!!!!

Comments
From josse on Sat, Feb 09, 2008 at 12:44:46

oh man I hear ya on the boring eliptical machine, music allways made it better for me. Try the bike as well, I had an easier time getting a longer workout if i could do two differant things. I like spin bikes the best.

From andee on Sat, Feb 09, 2008 at 14:33:58

Hi - Aunt Marcie (from Briggs, he loves your picture).

Hope your massage goes well this afternoon and that your leg is back to normal soon. It was fun to talk to you yesterday - thanks for the call. Oh, I told Matt this morning, so no more secrets...he just laughed at me!

From MarcieJ on Sat, Feb 09, 2008 at 15:47:51

Andee

Well I told Garrett yesterday that matt did not know that you told us and to not say anything to him and garrett said "um I already did today" I guess he talked to matt yesterday and said "my dad called and said the ultrasound went good" But anyways tell Briggs I love and miss him (and stockton too!, but you know briggs has a special place in Aunt Marcie's heart!)

From MichelleL on Sat, Feb 09, 2008 at 15:54:54

I am so happy for you that the deep massage went well! Hopefully your legs will cooperate now. It's hard when our bodies aren't as excited about the high mileage as we are mentally. . .

From Steve Hooper on Sat, Feb 09, 2008 at 15:56:01

Glad to hear the massage went well!

From Jody on Sat, Feb 09, 2008 at 15:59:16

Glad you are feeling better! She must be fantastic!! Hope you are back to running soon!

From Ally Holt on Sat, Feb 09, 2008 at 20:17:22

I am glad your leg is doing better.

I actually do like the treadmill. I watch TV, listn to my ipod and I don't have to go out in the cold!

From andee on Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 15:41:48

I'm so happy to hear that the massage went well. Hopefully you will be able to run/train just the way you want to now without any pain.

From linda10k on Sun, Feb 10, 2008 at 15:57:29

Happy to hear you are getting better. There is nothing worse than wanting to run and not being able to. Does April have a number or where does she work? Jamie gets gets tight hamstrings sometimes and he hasn't been able to find a PT that gives a good deep tissue massage.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.170.000.000.000.0010.17

Ran with Mike, felt awesome the first half, second half leg tightned up a little, but I am not suprised, April told me it would probably take 2-3  to see her to get the knots totally worked out because of how long they have been there and how deep they were.Going to hope to get btween 50 and 60 mi this week (will do some x-training as well), and not planning on any real speed work, dont think my leg can handle it quite yet.

avg pace 7:49

PM: did free weights, abs, squats, lunges, pushups, hamstring ball exercises (4 sets of 20), did 4 x1 min in plank position. I am going to try doing more core work at least 3x week.

Comments
From josse on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 10:05:38

Good plan I would say no speed until you can't feel it any more.

From andee on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 11:03:04

Glad you were able to get out and run this morning. Hopefully things will just start to get better from here. Have a great day!

From Jamie on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 11:13:48

Oh, that bites that you're dealing with an injury! Hopefully the cross-training will help by strengthening some of your other muscles. Good job getting your miles in nonetheless!

From jody on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 11:38:28

Great job today!! So glad you are feeling better. Can't wait to see you guys this weekend!

From MichelleL on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 12:21:28

I agree with Josse (though its easier to day than to do if it's me feeling the pain). Great start to your week!

From Mike Warren on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 12:26:15

Good run today, You are definately looking better. A couple more treatments and you will be good as new! I don't know what you mean about slowing us down? Our pace was pretty sweet! Not bad for talking and taking it easy.

From linda10k on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 15:16:43

You're a speed demon Marcie. Glad to hear your leg is feeling better.

From Wildbull on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 15:33:54

Hi Marci. good job getting out this morning. your a better woman then i am! Hey i got you a bag. do you like green or black?

From MarcieJ on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 18:56:49

Wildbull,

I will take either one,thanks for pickin it up for me!

From Brent on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 19:30:03

Wildbull, funny name for a Chicka? MarcieJ, no extra Js today. Good job on getting right back on the road.

Stay Cool, Run Smart, B of BS Rools out

From Christi on Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 21:47:18

Sounds like the massage is helping though? Nice job today!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.500.000.000.000.005.50

Just went easy with my reg group. Leg felt ok, a little tightness at beginning and then warmed up and then around mile 4-5 started to tighten a little again. Wont run anymore on it today, but will do some stretching and core work tonight after cub scouts. Will try to do a little higher mileage tomorrow. I go see April again tomorrow night. BTW the weather was so nice today!

Comments
From Ruthie on Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 21:35:08

Glad you're feeling better. April does work miracles with her massaging skills! We need to get together again for a run - how about Valentine's day morning or Saturday?

From MarcieJ on Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 22:56:22

If you could go early on valentines day, I have to be back to myhouse by 7am or sat would work too or both!

From Ruthie on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 00:16:13

I have to be at school before 7, so that would be fine! AND Saturday!! :)

How far? We could meet at the high school like before.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

So I been thinking how lucky I have been that I have gotten the "crud" that everyone else around here has gotten. (everyone at my work and all my family) I guess i didnt knock on wood loud enough because I have it now. Last night around 9pm I started to feel a little achy and throat scratchy, had a bad night sleeping and now I feel pretty miserable. I went to work the first half of the day and then they actually rescheduled my patients for this afternoon. Hopefully I can sleep the rest of the day and feel better tomorrow. So no miles today...Sorry Mike for bailing on you!

Comments
From Dustin on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 15:12:14

Good luck I had the sickness all last week just finally starting to feel better, still some lingering coughing.

From josse on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 16:44:21

Oh sorry to hear. That is what I had last week. I felt crappy for two days.

From Ruthie on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 19:35:56

I'm not feeling awesome either, so tomorrow we could go pretty short - like 5?

From Jody on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 20:40:18

I am so sorry you are sick, take it easy. Hopefully you will be feeling better by the weekend!!

From Bethany on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 22:57:01

That must be some junk if you can pinpoint the timing! Im so sorry and wish you well soon!

From andee on Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 15:27:39

Sorry to hear you have the dreaded "gunk" that is going around - no fun at all!!! Makes for a great Valentines Day. Hope you feel better soon.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

Took the opportunity to sleep in this morning and get a little extra rest. Had another deep tissue with April last night and she worked on a few more huge knots. One of them was right below the back side of my knee and she said she had never ever seen that muscle curl up before and it was severely knotted up. That one has a killer to have worked up, for its the one that spasmed on me last week.When she worked on that area she said she could see my hamstring jump. I could tell once it released because the tension just let go! and it felt so good. Then she worked on a couple more on my hamstring, I must say I think I have some pretty good pain tolerance. She said I had some of the toughest knots and that most of her guy clients would be crying by now. "I put her guy clients to shame" was her exact quote. I didnt even flinch the whole time. Enough of my bragging,  I did the elipitcal after work at the gym, body was still feeling fatigued from being sick. Did 30 min of it a few weights, abs and 3x1 min planks and 2x45sec side planks. Gol those are hard!

Tomorrow running with Mike, I praying my leg feels decent!!! My miles are going to be horrible this week!

Comments
From josse on Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 22:33:50

Girls can always take it deeper than guys on the massage table.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.600.000.000.000.0010.60

Very nice run with Mike today. And the best thing was that my leg felt the best it has in a long time. Not saying its back to 100% but at least 85%. No tighntess at all in my calf or hamstring, but my right quad seemed a little fatigued and heavy. April said my body will have an adjustment period  and I might feel a little off til it gets situated. Used the stick when I got home.

Abs, free weights, squats, lunges, pushups, planks.

Comments
From Mike Warren on Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 10:03:51

Hey, great run today! I was excited to see your leg is starting to feel better. Your injury luck is starting to change, Yeehaw!!!

From Christi on Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 11:28:14

Nice job on your workout today! All those mile AND the toning too- nice! Have an excellent weekend! (you and Jody are more than welcome to hook up w/ our running group at the gym tomorrow morning for a run- if you wanna...I'll post the time tonight- probably meet at Gold's at 5:30 or 6am, It would be fun!)

From linda10k on Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 11:33:38

Happy to hear that your leg is feeling better. Sounds like you had a great run. :-)

Have a great day!

From Dustin on Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 12:38:18

Glad to hear your leg is getting better. How about the cold/flu. It hit me pretty hard last week. Are you running with the club tomorrow?

From MarcieJ on Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 13:43:30

THanks Mike! I am excited too. I better knock on wood though and hard!

Christi;

Thanks, I think we are meeting up with club tomorrow, but thank you for thinking of us.

Thanks Linda

Dustin,

Yes I am feeling alot better, just a little tired. I am lucky it hasnt put me out too much. Wed was really my only really bad day. I am planning on club tomorrow. Hopefully you are too!

From Wildbull on Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 13:53:17

Glad your feeling better Marci. yes your my friend. I will have to put a cookie in my pocket for you on the way out.

From Ruthie on Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 19:09:57

Good to hear that your leg's getting beaten into submission by April - she is so amazing. Can't come to the run tomorrow, but we should plan one on Monday since it's holiday! No school - woohoo!!!

From MarcieJ on Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 18:35:41

Ruth I have to work on Monday, but you can come run 10 mi with Mike and I on monday. We are meeting at 5:15 at SCHS right by the seminary building. That would be fun if you could come.

From Ruthie on Sun, Feb 17, 2008 at 20:10:02

Sounds good - though I don't think I'll go all 10 with you, coach's schedule says 8, so that's probably what I'll do. See you then!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.008.000.000.000.0015.00

Had a good run with the club today, well...actually had a good first 3 miles with Mike and Steve and then I was a lone ranger from there on out. Missed the turn at one point so ended up with 15 (we drove out 16) , contemplated adding one more but I was done by then. I think my body was just spent from being sick earlier in the week and having taken some time off. felt great, Hamstring/calf felt awesome!Right quad got pretty tight, not painful just tight. Have an appt with April again on tues night, talked to her this morning and she said my body is just shifting and adjusting , so not too worried.  Course was downhill with a couple good climbs and then pretty flat. Started out pretty fast and kinda tuckered out towards the end.

1.6:43 2.6:35 3.6:28 4.6:34 5.6:52 6.6:45 7.7:24 8.7:13 then th rest was in the mid sevens to eights.

 avg 7:26

BTW-my sister-in-law Jody did the longest ever run for her today and did awesome! She is really improving! and THANK YOU to Mike's wife Colleen for driving us out and having goodies for us after!

Comments
From Dustin on Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 15:53:42

Good job with the run, looks like you had some really fast miles at the beginning. It is nice running downhill sometimes. Sorry you missed a turn, I decided to come back through Santa Clara, instead of the loop out through Ivins and Snow Canyon Parkway.

From MarcieJ on Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 15:55:31

Thats how I came back too probably. I just ran til I hit Pioneer parkway and then straight back to Mikes.

From Dustin on Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 16:20:03

Yeah I know where you turned, I thought about turning there, but I went on down and actually went through the town of Santa Clara, stopped by the Jacob Hamblin place and stretched a little then took it pretty easy back to Mike's. I need to get another massage, been feeling pretty tight the last few days.

From josse on Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 17:18:40

I am so glad the hamstring is feeling better. You did great today! I am so excited for Maob.

From Steve Hooper on Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 17:27:46

Great run today! Glad the leg is doing better. Way to finish up the week strong.

From Mike Warren on Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 18:03:25

Great run! Very glad you are starting to feel better. You were flat hauling those first 6 miles! The fastest leg turnover in the west!

From Ruthie on Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 19:35:47

True that! :)

From MichelleL on Sun, Feb 17, 2008 at 18:00:28

Great job on your long run. And some nice tempo miles in there. I am glad your leg is feeling better. I wouldn't increase your miles next week to be conservative. Just see how it feels at current mileage.

From linda10k on Mon, Feb 18, 2008 at 01:10:12

It was great talking with you on the way up. Thanks for inviting me to run. You had some awesome miles. Have a great week.

From Christi on Mon, Feb 18, 2008 at 09:56:01

Goodies? I should have run w/ you guys! Great job!

From Ruthie on Mon, Feb 18, 2008 at 14:34:41

Oh, you're totally fine - I had an alarm clock malfunction of some sort, so I woke up to my dad's at 6:30! I'm so sorry for missing you and making you wait. I feel like a total idiot. I hope your run was good, though!

From Brent on Mon, Feb 18, 2008 at 17:36:19

MarcieeeeeJ: great run, it looks like your getting right back on track. Agree with Mike, fastest leg turnover in the west.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Ran 10 miles after work. My last two patients of the day cancelled last minute so I was able to head out a little earlier. Wore shorts and t-shirt, so nice not to be bulked up in excess clothing. Just took it really easy, felt some restriction in my quad. Cant wait to see April again tomorrow! She is my new favorite person right now. Stopped to stretch around mile 2 and never restarted my garmin so nice pace or time but I can tell you I was a slug:) Now I going to do my little home weight routine.

Also dranks orange endurox (sp?) recovery drink. Had the chocolate at Mikes on sat. It really seemed to help.

Comments
From Ruthie on Mon, Feb 18, 2008 at 20:33:51

You didn't ditch me - I had an alarm clock malfunction and woke up at 6:30. Oops. I'm the one feeling bad for ditching you!

From Jody on Mon, Feb 18, 2008 at 21:16:23

Great job today!! It was so great to see you guys. We had a great time!! I loved your furniture, it makes me want new furniture again. Thanks again for letting me tag along on Saturday, it was great!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Reg tues run, pretty uneventful. Kept my miles lower today just to be careful and not overdue it since my quad was feeling it during the weekend and yesterday. See April tonight to get worked over.

avg pace 8:23

Comments
From Christi on Tue, Feb 19, 2008 at 11:34:55

Hey! I love "I Run Like A Girl" I just went to a vinyl lettering party and ordered "Run Like A Girl" to put on a shelf where I'm going to keep my running pics & awards. I saw this at the marathon expo, but didn't want to spend the $, so I'm making my own. I'm also giving one to Heather my running partner. Just thought of you when I read your tag line again today! You give us chics an AWESOME running rep!

From linda10k on Tue, Feb 19, 2008 at 12:16:59

Enjoy your massage.

Carpe Diem!

From andee on Tue, Feb 19, 2008 at 12:25:15

Glad you were able to get a nice run in this morning. Enjoy your massage tonight - sounds like its working!

From MichelleL on Tue, Feb 19, 2008 at 13:38:09

We should make some t-shirts with Marcie's logo on it. I would definitely buy one.

From MarcieJ on Tue, Feb 19, 2008 at 20:35:22

Christi-

Those shelves sound very cute, my license plate holder actually says"I run like a girl" One of the gals I run with gave them all to our running group for christmas a couple years ago.

Linda and Andee-

Hate to say it but this is not the type of massage that you "enjoy" going to. It rather hurts quite a bit! but needless to say it does help alot.

Michelle,

We should make some shirts, I will check into that, maybe steve could have some printed up and us girls could all buy them. I like that idea!

From Jody on Tue, Feb 19, 2008 at 21:27:55

Enjoy your massage!! :) I am up for shirts, let me know what you find out. Have a great day!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

So I went and got my leg worked on again. My quad had been getting really tight. I had a really bad knot at the top of my quad that she thinks has been stemming all my issues with my leg. When she was working on it but whole leg just went nuts, it was totally shaking/quivering and then all the muscles around it curled up.She said that shows how that has been affecting my whole leg, pulling on all the other muscles.So hopefully this helps relax EVERYTHING. I am pretty sore in my quad with a gigantic bruise. She said that was a huge release for my leg so to stay off it today. So I just did some weights and core exercises. She also did worked on my other leg a little since it has been compensating for so long. But legs are pretty fatigued from getting the works! I hope I feel great tomorrow running!

Comments
From Jody on Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 19:55:54

Wow!! You are tough! I hope that this works and you are back to 100% soon. Good luck tomorrow!

From Brent on Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 20:07:58

MariceeeeJ - Hope the tough love muscle work helps. Be careful on the run, may have Jelly legs.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Bethany on Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 23:23:14

Yikes, what a session that sounds like! I really hope that it helps get you back on your feet soon. Look forward to your entry tomorrow.

From Lybi on Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 01:17:30

Ouch! Your pain tolerance is likely going up from these sessions, as well. Hope everything calms down quickly.

From Christi on Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 09:49:46

Wow- that sounds like something from an alien movie! Just kidding! Sounds like April is really getting at the root of the problem. Hope the recovery moves along quickly now! Good luck!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Nice easy run today, one of the girls in our group that has been a pregnancy hiatus started back today so that was treat to run with her. Leg felt pretty good today. Will possibly add more miles tonight but thats up in the air. I want still ease back and not put to manymiles on my legs. Right now its more important to listen to my body then trying to rack up the miles. I need to be smart so my leg can get totally healed up.

Comments
From andee on Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 11:20:05

You're doing a great job!! I'm glad your leg seems to be healing - what a relief.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Could not fall asleep last night, finally around 1 or 2 I did then I kept waking up about every half hour, arrrggg! Got up and went and did an easy 9. Did laps around my neighborhood til it got a little lighter and then did a 5 mi loop. Was planning on doing only 8 but felt good and had time so I added another mile. I actually have to go in this morning to work for some patients that come from out of town and can only come fridays and then cub scouts this afternoon:)

Avg pace 7:35

Comments
From andee on Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 10:07:18

Sorry about the rough night and no sleep - not fun. Glad you were able to get a good run in this morning. Any fun plans for the weekend???

From Mike Warren on Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 10:58:29

Hey, great pace! Good job running that extra mile.

From wildbull on Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 13:23:09

you rock marci! Some day i will be able to run like a girl!

From Dustin on Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 13:58:25

Bill that day is not to far away. Actually, if we both could run as fast as Marcie that would be awesome! She runs like a super girl.

From Jody on Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 19:32:27

Great job today!! Laps around the neighborhood are not always very fun. Have a good weekend!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
15.000.000.000.000.0015.00

Ran 7 with my gal pals and then added the rest on by my lonesome, it was one of those days where I needed someone for the whole time. Some days I dont mind being on my own, in fact its good to be able to clear your mind but today I was struggling mentally and just needed someone those last 8 miles to pass the time. My leg felt good so that was a plus but still dont feel like I can pick up the pace and take off, still some restriction/resistance present. I dont think I will be doing Ogden or Striders1/2.

 

Comments
From Ruthie on Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 12:52:19

Good job on the miles - It's kinda funny that I was feeling the same way you were on my run - we should've gone together!

From Christi on Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 13:26:00

Sorry to hear the leg is still giving you trouble. Still you sound lots better than a week or 2 ago. Keep at it, I think its coming around!

From Mike Warren on Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 15:17:32

I hope I can keep up with you next week! I am getting use to this life of leisure. I think you still have time to get ready for Ogden. It will get alot easier on those legs as it warms up.

From Jody on Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 15:20:26

Wish we had been together today. I was thinking the same thing at the 15K. "some one come pace me, please!!" Great job getting it done! Have a good weekend!

From josse on Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 00:41:58

Boo hoo I am sad you are not going to do those races.

From MichelleL on Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 01:13:28

I don't like to run that long on my own either. You could do those races as work outs. I will be doing the 1/2 marathon that Ogden has on the same day as its marathon, you could consider doing the 1/2. Nice long tempo run :)

From Christi on Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 10:35:17

Hey Marcie- question for ya- I want to order a blue FRB jacket, but the store is out of smaller sizes. So I'm going to have Steve order one for me. What size did you get? I figure we are close to same size (although you are thinner- jealous!) I'm not sure if I should order Small or X-Small? Thanks!

From MarcieJ on Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 10:59:18

Ruthie-I know, I dont why I did not think of that, and I am sad I will be in Moab for your first meet, bummer!

Christi,

I would probably go with a small, its fits be great except the waitstband (bottam of the jacket) is a little snug so I rides up a little.

Mike- You will have no problem keeping up! I am a slug lately.

Josse-me too!

Mcihelle-

More than not feeling ready I really dont want to spend the money for the entry fee and driving up there. There are some other things my husband and I have planned and all our vacations cant be at a race:) (although I wouldnt mind that) . I need to take awhile and not stress about time and miles so I can get my leg fully back to 100% , if I have a big race and want to do well its so hard to back off and then I get incredibly frustrated. I am not ruling them out for sure but right now its really up in the air.

From MarcieJ on Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 11:00:35

JOdy-sorry I hit submit before I commented back to you. You rocked in the 15k! I cant wait til you guys come down again in March. It will be so much fun!

From Ruthie on Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 20:08:49

Not a problem - there are LOTS of them. ;)

From MarcieJ on Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 21:06:14

Ruth-

Do you ever run in the mornings during the week? or is all training done after school?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.050.000.000.000.0010.05

10 miles after work, the best i have felt in a long time. avg pace 7:37

Comments
From LakeAnnDandy on Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 21:55:38

Great 10 mile pace Marcie and warm weather soon to come.

From Jody on Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 22:58:20

I am so glad you are feeling better! Great run today!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Ran 3.5 on my own before meeting the group, tried to run these a little bit faster but still wouldnt call them "fast"miles. Then ran 5.5 with the ladies. Going to lunch with all of them this afternoon. They are a fun bunch!

Comments
From Jody on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 11:45:25

Great job today!! Have fun at your lunch. Are you going someplace yummy?

From linda10k on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 12:41:42

Great job on your run! Glad your legs are feeling better.

From Christi on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 12:57:26

Lunch w/ the running bunch- sounds fun! Have a great time! (thanks for the tip on the jacket- got a small and it fits great- don't have the problem w/ my band riding down like yours does 'cause my big 'ol hip & butt keeps it in place just fine...*blush*...)

From andee on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 13:36:05

Lunch sounds like fun - eats lots for me!

From Mik'L on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 19:12:30

Glad you are feeling better! You are doing awesome.

From Mike Warren on Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 22:29:11

Glad your feeling better and starting to get your miles up again!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Just weights and core work today!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.450.000.000.000.009.45

Same as tuesdays run but just had time to add slightly more. Felt pretty good today  but legs were a little fatigued from doing squats and lunges last night.

And to all those who have commented on my blogs and I have not answered back or commented on yours I am sorry, I dont have time to comment before work, only log my run and my husband has been doing practice tests on the comp every night for awhile for his CPA exams so I havent been able to be a good blogger lately!

Comments
From Benn on Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 09:55:52

Nice increase in average run mileage this week at the 9-10 range. What's your goal for Moab?

From andee on Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 10:17:46

Good job!! When is Garrett's next test? Wouldn't it be great to pass another one on the first try!!! We will keep our fingers crossed.

From Dustin on Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 11:32:35

Good work this week.

From Jody on Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 20:10:20

Great job! I have the same question as Andee - When is Garrett's next exam? Poor guy - exam and tax season. Good thing he gets a break for the US Open!

From Christi on Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 23:29:29

Happy to hear your legs are doing better! Hubby taking CPA exam, that's exciting too!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.500.000.000.000.009.50

Ran with Mike today, just kept the pace nice and easy (although it felt hard for me today, I was pretty fatigued). But it was a good run and the it was nice to have someone to talk to, it makes the run go by so much faster.

avg pace 8:03

Comments
From Wildbull on Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 11:58:26

Way to go Marci. misssed u at the club run. Still have your bag. We are running saturday at 3 pm if your interested!

From Jody on Sat, Mar 01, 2008 at 00:25:17

Nice easy run! great job and have a great weekend! Say hi to Gar!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Went with my gal pals this morning. Very nice weather. Should have worn shorts and a tank. I love this weather! Leg was not tight at all today. It seems like it does after I go further than 10 so til moab i am sticking with 10 milers so I dont aggravate it too much.

Comments
From andee on Sat, Mar 01, 2008 at 16:30:45

Good job with your 10 miles this morning. I think you are very smart with your plans to get ready for Moab. Thanks for the phone call, it was fun to visit with you. Have a nice weekend!

From Mike Warren on Sat, Mar 01, 2008 at 19:22:24

Ya I agree, nothing to big this week! I have a challenge for you. Running is suppose to be fun right? This week at Moab, your only goal is to have fun! You have been injured and I think because of times you have ran in the past, there is a certain pressure to keep doing it. I say, who cares this time. If running fast feels FUN, then run fast. If running slow feels FUN then run slow. You should not be expected to run the usual speedy time with a naggy injury! Did I mention, HAVE FUN!!

From Dustin on Sat, Mar 01, 2008 at 20:03:49

I would agree with Mike on this upcoming race. I was asking him how you have been feeling, and he told me a little about your injuries and training, and running in general. Don't get too down on yourself or feel like their is pressure on you to run certain times. Just go out and do your best and have a good time.

From Christi on Sat, Mar 01, 2008 at 22:44:47

Marcie- looks like you'll be ready for Moab. Enjoy you're time there, hope I'll be there w/ ya next year!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.002.000.000.000.0010.00

Ran with Mike today, just took it easy. Did an out and back run. On the way back Mike asked me if my legs were feeling ok, which they were. Absolutely no tightness! Whoohoo! thats 2 runs in a row that they have felt good. He then said "lets pick up to race pace for you for 2 miles to wake up your legs for Moab this weekend." Ran 2 miles 6:46, 6:44. It felt good to do some speed, although I can tell I have done none for awhile. Plan on doing another 2-3 miles tempo on wed. I am setting no goals for saturday and just going to run how I feel.

Comments
From Mike Warren on Mon, Mar 03, 2008 at 10:00:19

Fun run today! It felt good to throw a couple of fast miles in. Great Job!

From Wildbull on Mon, Mar 03, 2008 at 10:39:08

Good job marcie. Just run wuth the flow. stay lose.

From linda10k on Mon, Mar 03, 2008 at 19:46:56

Happy to read that your legs are doing better. I always love the feeling I have after running some fast miles. Great job on your run!

From Brent on Mon, Mar 03, 2008 at 20:54:00

Marcieeee - It sounds like Body Be Good miles for you today, running better and feeling strong. Good to see the M & M team back together running.

Hey, I am with Wildbull, stay loose, run smooth hard, (if smooth hard makes sense) take what the clock gives you.

I sure we will cross paths at one of these races this year.

Stay Kool, Run Strong, B of BS Rools out

From Jody on Mon, Mar 03, 2008 at 22:35:45

Sounds like you are back! Congrats! Have a great week prepping for Moab!

From Mik'L on Mon, Mar 03, 2008 at 23:31:25

Glad things are feeling better for you! You will do great at Moab. Just have fun and enjoy it!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Nice morning to be out, did my laps and then added on with my group. Felt really good today. I am so excited for spring! I love March April and May.

avg pace 8:06

Comments
From Wildbull on Tue, Mar 04, 2008 at 10:21:48

you are so goooooooooooooood. your goig to have a good race at Moab. I think you should consider not even wearing a Garmin at this race. go by feel.

From Bethany on Tue, Mar 04, 2008 at 11:33:16

Yeah for Moab! I look forward to watching you dominate.

From andee on Tue, Mar 04, 2008 at 13:31:17

Glad you had a nice run this morning. Good luck at Moab, and have fun! We will be cheering for you - GO MARCIE

From Jody on Tue, Mar 04, 2008 at 19:40:19

Great job! I am wanting spring to come so badly as well. I am just happy that there was no snow today!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.150.000.000.000.0010.15

Ran with Mike today, today was a run we were both glad to have under our belts and over with.  I was draggin big time on the way back!

I think Mike said the avg pace was 7:50?

Comments
From WILDBULL on Wed, Mar 05, 2008 at 10:22:02

Marci, your drag is better then most people pushing the pace. Some day I wil have the courage to get out of bed that early!

From Jody on Wed, Mar 05, 2008 at 19:23:31

Like Bill said - I would love to be able to run at your drag speed. Great job getting it done!

From Brent on Thu, Mar 06, 2008 at 18:21:15

What a drag, without the queen, no doubt, still the fastest feet in the west. Sandbags for Moab? You will run great.

Stay Kool, Positive, B of BS Rools out

From linda10k on Fri, Mar 07, 2008 at 13:26:39

Good luck this weekend in Moab.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Nice easy run before heading out for the half, no expectations for tomorrow but to have fun!

Race: Moab 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:32:43, Place overall: 18, Place in age division: 7
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.5013.100.000.000.0013.60

More to come on the race, just got home and need a nap. But it was a great race, I felt great and my leg felt awesome before, during, and after. Happy with my time considering coming off an injury and doing pretty much all slow runs lately.

Comments
From linda10k on Sun, Mar 09, 2008 at 14:37:50

I think your time for the 1/2 is great! Happy to see that your legs felt good.

From Jody on Sun, Mar 09, 2008 at 14:40:07

Sounds like you had a great race! I cannot wait for the details. Enjoy your Sunday!

From Tom on Sun, Mar 09, 2008 at 15:30:40

Great job on the race!

From James on Sun, Mar 09, 2008 at 19:49:50

Good to see you had a great race. It is always nice to come back from being injured and pull off a race like that, it builds your confidence. Keep it up!

From Brent on Sun, Mar 09, 2008 at 20:35:56

MarcieeeeJ - Money runner, putting the hammer down on race day, tough course.

Congradulations, back in the groove.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From SUPERFLY on Sun, Mar 09, 2008 at 21:19:19

Good race. Hopefully you'll be able to get back to some good training now.

From Paul Petersen on Sun, Mar 09, 2008 at 21:29:56

Nice job. Sorry I didn't get to officially meet you yet, but I did snap a few photos near the finish that I'll make sure you'll get.

From MarcieJ on Sun, Mar 09, 2008 at 21:44:04

Thanks everybody! It was nice to just feel good! Thanks Paul for snapping some photos!

From josse t on Sun, Mar 09, 2008 at 22:23:27

Great job missy, you rock. And I had a great time with you and your friends. Look forward to the next time.

From Cody on Sun, Mar 09, 2008 at 23:35:27

Nice Job Marcie! Coming off injury, I did not expect a performance like this. Awesome!

From Bethany on Sun, Mar 09, 2008 at 23:41:29

Too bad all I managed was a wave from the car and a cheer from the sidelines. Way to run off an injury and way to represent for us FRB girls.

From MichelleL on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 04:10:41

Congratulations on feeling good and racing good!

From Wildbull on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 09:19:51

Moab will never be the same! How are you feeling today?

From andee on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 09:42:30

Congratulations on a great race!! I'm so glad you felt good and your leg if feeling better. Good luck at the Spectrum 10K this weekend - knock 'em dead!

From JeffC on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 09:49:53

Congratulations Marcie! I didn't even know you had this race coming up. Sounds like you are pretty much recovered from your nagging injury. Hope the hamstring continues to feel better. Great race!

From Dustin on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 10:13:12

Good job with the race. Sounds like it went pretty good. Are you going to be doing the Spectrum 10K this weekend?

From Benn on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 10:36:16

Holy cow! SWEET RACE!!!

From MarcieJ on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 11:12:18

Thanks again for all the great comments!

Dustin, yes I am running the 10k this weekend, are you? What time are you shooting for?

From Steve Hooper on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 18:08:51

Great job on Sat. - Your really starting to look straong again. Keep it up!

From Christi on Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 13:26:00

So glad to hear your leg cooperated! Great job!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.600.000.000.000.0010.60

Mike is out of town so my friend Nat went with me, she is only up for 5 mi, I was planning on getting up before hand and get some miles in prior but with day light savings I could not get up, so I am planning on going after work and getting some more in and some weights as well. Felt good today, no soreness or fatigue but then again we ran very slow today.

pm. ran 5.6 miles after work, worn tank and shorts, felt blahhh... stomach was a little crampy and both my toes next to my big toe always get blisters under the toenails after races with downhill and sometimes I can pop them but they are too far down and they were hurting on the run. (tomorrow I will have the dentist i work for take a little bur and drill through my toenail, he does it for me alot, it feels so good when that pressure gets released). Well at least i got my miles in!

 

Comments
From Mik'L on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 18:47:11

I didn't get a chance to say it before, so great job at Moab! It sounds like it was fun. Are you running Spectrum this weekend?

From MarcieJ on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 19:59:43

Thanks Mik'L, yes I am planning on running it, just got signed up last week. Are you running it?

From Bethany on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 21:45:02

How nice of the dentist! Odd job perk, but it works! I hope you get feeling better for your 10k!

From josse on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 22:07:17

Oh man that does not sound fun. I cringed when I read that.

From andee on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 08:34:01

Okay, the whole toenail thing makes me cringe! Good luck at the Spectrum 10K this weekend - I'm jealous. Oh, FYI Matt has turned over a new leaf and is exercising...yep, he even ran on the treadmill for a bit last night!!

From JeffC on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 10:17:17

Yuck! As long as it makes you feel better. You know what I'll be thinking about as I sit in the dentist's chair today.

From Cal on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 10:21:22

I assume there is a good cleaning procedure for those instruments...

From JeffC on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 12:34:57

Cal, LOL!

From linda10k on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 16:39:08

I'm glad you found someone to run with. I've never have gotten a blister under my toenail and I'm glad. It doesn't sound fun. Good luck with that.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.200.000.000.000.0010.20

Ran with my group this morning and then after work. I hate doing 2 a days but I was too tired to get up earlier and get miles before meeting the girls. The time change is hard to get used to. Anyways nothing exciting just glad to get out and get it done.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.002.000.000.000.008.00

Ran with Mike and boy my legs were tired today! If you read his blog, the last 2 miles we kicked the pace down a little but I did not have the same splits as him, I stayed about 30 sec behind him. (I forgot to start to my gps at the turnaround point). Leg was starting to feel a little tightness and restraint. I need to really stretch it over the next few days. Kinda makes me nervous for the 10k this weekend.

Comments
From Wildbull on Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 09:07:48

good job getting out. Good job listening to your body. consider taking off tonight. rest!

From josse on Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 12:01:50

Don't feel pressured into running the race if you feel like it will put you in the hole.

From linda10k on Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 12:18:37

So how are the blisters? Maybe you need to take it easy for the next couple days if you are worried about the race.

From Jody on Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 00:06:31

Very nice job!! Take it easy and you'll be awesome on Saturday.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

Ran with my group an easy 5 miles. My calf is in a big knot, it doesnt hurt to run but I can feel the pressure back there and can feel my hamstring tightnening up. I really wanted to get more miles today but again I could not get myself out of bed to get it done before hand (hopefully next week will be easier). I dont think I will go out again this afternoon. My house needs desperate cleaning attention. I go see April on saturday again to get my leg worked on. I am kinda up in the air on Spectrum, I know I can run, in fact I still would try to get 10-15(slow) on sat but when it gets knotted its hard to get moving good on it, so we will see. I will decide tomorrow.

Comments
From andee on Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 13:09:53

I can't even imagine your house being messy. You are so diligent at cleaning - I need to take a lesson from you. Hope your massage goes well on Saturday and if you decide to do the Spectrum 10K, know that we will be cheering for you!!!

From linda10k on Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 18:08:05

I had a hard time getting up this morning too. I hate day light savings time. It is too hard to get the girls to bed at night. Hope to see you on Saturday but you need to listen to your legs.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Took it real nice and slow, i can tell I am pretty tight but I am going to run Spectrum 10k tomorrow and just take in stride. Setting no goals but will try my best if my leg will cooperate. I am excited to see a few of the bloggers tomorrow.  I have an appointment with April immediately after the race (only time she could get me in , she will have to suffer with being post race stinky!) so I am going to run 5 miles before the race with my running group nice and slow (they arent running) and then hopefully if the race starts on time I can do 1-2 cool down miles after.

avg pace 8:05

Comments
From Jody on Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 16:29:11

Good Luck tomorrow!! I wish I was there. You will do awesome!

From Ally Holt on Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 20:35:46

Good luck tomorrow! See you there!

Race: Spectrum 10k (6.2 Miles) 00:39:08, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.006.200.000.0010.20

So I cant believe that I almost did not run this race today! I started out by doing a easy 4mi run around my neighborhood. My leg felt pretty good, did a couple strides and then it started to get tight and heavy, so I was feeling a little worried. I even told my poor exhausted tax accountant husband not to come to the race because I wasnt going to being to pull off what I was hoping for.(he was very sad that he missed me coming in but came for the awards) Got changed into my race clothes and headed to the race.

Rode the bus up with Linda10k and then mingled with the other blogggers. We got up to the start line and I was scoping out my competition. At this point I knew if I could push hard that I could win it. My plan had been to run with Mike and Bill but at the gun I took off and suprisenly felt so good.  I knew I had to bank the miles on the downhill cause I knew there was some uphill coming towards the middle and end. Man I just felt so good today. I kept passing guy after guy and was loving it!  I have not felt like this for awhile and it just felt good to feel good and to feel like I had could keep pushing. I think doing 8-10 mi daily is helped because then 6 mi feels like nothing and I know I can push for 6 mi. At around mile 5 I had a spot where I could look behind me to see if there was any girls, I thought I saw one so I picked up the pace. (It ended not being a chick) The end was cool, all the guy bloggers were there cheering me on and helping me to push the last little bit. There also were alot of people I knew at the end that were yelling my name so that was kinda fun. My bishops wife was there to watch her son and daughter (her son was seconds behind me) but she got lots of  pictures of me coming in and getting to break the tape:) Thanks again Steve for donating and sponsoring this race and all the others!!!!!! and to Mike for being a great running partner!

Splits were: (and I cant remember what happened at each mile like alot of you, I just zone out) 5:36, 6:22, 6:06, 6:29, 6:34, 6:39 and last .2 was 6:35 (? I stopped my garmin 10 sec late). avg pace 6:17

So overall I was very happy with this race, a 3 min PR and my leg felt good it is now a little tight but not as bad as I thought it would be. April got sick so I see her on Tues night.

Comments
From Sasha Pachev on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 14:13:47

Congratulations on the win! Was the course the same as last year?

From Jon on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 14:14:31

3 minute PR and a win! Can't get any better than that!

From Superfly on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 14:25:07

Good to meet you in person too. Kind of. Sorry I didn't really introduce myself. I'm kind of all over the place when I get in large crowds.

Good thing you decided to come today. Great race. You'll be dominating everyone this year. Good Job!

From MarcieJ on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 14:28:23

Sasha,

No the course was different, instead of an out and back portion on a dirt trail they had you weave up through some neighborhoods, which had some tough sections. I think this course may be slightly faster but not by much.

Thanks Jon-it was a good day, and heck I even got a new pair of shoes courtesy of the SG Running Center so even better!

From Superfly on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 14:32:17

I'd say rough guess that it's 25-30 seconds faster if any.

From Cody on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 14:35:27

Wow! Incredible. Good Job!

From Mike Warren on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 15:02:46

Marcie, what a great race! It was good to see it all come together for you. I know how hard you train and just happy it's paying off. Enjoy the victory and get ready to do it again!

From Ally Holt on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 15:23:46

congratulations Marci! You did awesome.I will see you at the next race. Keep it up. You are great!

From Chad on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 16:01:10

Stellar race!

From James on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 16:16:12

Nice run on a back to back week of racing. You would have smoked me today!

From Sasha Pachev on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 16:41:43

Looking at Clyde and Dave, and assuming that both of them did not bonk together today, which would be unlikely, this predicts no slower than 1:28 in Moab.

From Brent on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 16:50:11

MarcieeeeeeJ - 1000 commando points for the overall win and PR. What is your formula, race day, put the hammer down again, sweet, sweet, race under 40 minutes.

Stay Kool, you da chicka, B of BS Rools out

From MichelleL on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 16:52:49

Oh my gosh! What a great race! I am so happy for you and your huge PR! I am so glad you are feeling better. It seems like Moab was just a sneak preview. Keep up the great work! Have you decided on Ogden? I am thinking to perhaps run the full marathon instead of the half, it would be so fun to run with Josse, and my running partner MacK is also running the full, and it would be awesome to have you there too, we could all run as a team and kick some tail as a team. (Of course I won't be in great shape if I ran it, but you would be!)

From Jody on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 17:02:53

CONGRATS!!! I am so happy for you!! You ran an awesome race! To think you almost didn't run? I am just so excited for you!

From dave holt on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 17:20:34

Marci - awesome job! Way to smoke it!

From Mik'L on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 17:29:08

I was excited to hear that you smoked the rest of us girls! Great job and glad you ran it!

From josse on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 18:03:44

Oh my goodness girl you are on fire!!

From Linda10k on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 18:26:34

Fantastic job! It was great to talk to you on the way up.

From MarcieJ on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 18:29:04

Thanks everyone for all the great comments! Its just nice to feel good like I have in the past.

Michelle,

I dont think I will doing Ogden, but I wont rule it out completely.

From Dale on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 18:55:19

Great PR and win!

From andee on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 19:45:49

GO MARCIEJ!!!! Congratulations that is so awesome. I wish we could have been there cheering you on. The boys cheered when my mom called and told us -they thought it was pretty neat. You are doing such a great job - keep it up. We are all looking forward to spending some time with you this week.

From Superfly on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 20:56:49

To all who care: I've analyzed the course and decided that this years course was infact the same or possibly even slower than last years course.

So Marci your PR is a real PR on as tough or tougher course.

Here is a short explanation:

Mile 1 is basically the same

Mile 2 last year was slower by 10 seconds

Mile 3 is basically the same

Mile 4 this year was about 5-8 seconds slower.

Mile 5 this year was just about the same maybe 2 seconds slower.

Mile 6 this year was at least 5 seconds slower.

the .2 was the same-

So anyways this isn't 100% or even Sasha Science but I'm guessing it's pretty close.

From MarcieJ on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 22:50:21

Thanks Clyde!

Sasha-

You said my time at Moab should have been no slower than 1:28. I should have finished my race report but I had a busy week and never got around to it. But I did not give it my all in Moab- I took the first 8 mi fairly easy. I have been dealing with a hamstring/calf issue and have not been able to train as well as I would have liked. I had no idea what to expect for that race, I wanted to take it easy from the start afraid that I would bonk if I didnt- I defintely could have ran Moab at 1:28 if I had given it my all but I didnt kick it in til mile 8. I definetely had gas in the tank at the end.

From Dustin on Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 00:12:22

Great race today! Way to go after it and win the race. It was fun hanging out with everyone after the race. Hope the leg starts feeling better.

From Paul T on Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 00:13:47

I could see up ahead at times early in the race, but that didn't last long. You chicked me soundly today. Congratulations on a great race.

From Carrie on Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 01:31:33

Nice job today babe-- I'm so proud of you!

From Marcie on Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 11:37:19

WOWZERS! You're amazing! It was so funny 'cause I started just behind you & never saw you again until the end- by the time I finished you looked all refreshed like you hadn't just run a 39 min 10K! I didn't realize this was a 3 min. PR for you! That is SO awesome! It was fun to chat w/ you again! YOU ROCK!

From Christi on Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 11:40:27

Ok- that last post was from me, somehow I screwed it up and put it from Marcie (miss split personality- hee hee...)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Feelin pretty good this morning, my abs are little sore. Can tell I havent pushed that hard for awhile. Goals this week are to hit 60 miles. I would like to get one quailty tempo run this week, crosstraining and 2-3 days of light weights. Also I am now considering the Utah Valley Marathon. I am going to see how this week goes, do a long run on Saturday and then make a decision next week.

Comments
From josse on Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 14:14:36

You should totally do the marathon, you would have a place to stay at my house. But I do think it is a good idea to do a long run on sat. and see how it goes, that's what I did.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Taking today off. I will do an easy run tomorrow and then see April. I am pretty stinkin tight on my right leg today and calf has a pretty big knot and I can feel the muscle flinching. So I am takin break today and will do some weights and core later tonight. I am playing catch up today on all the stuff I did not get accomplished on saturday after the race. After racing I sometimes getting pretty queasy and lots of stomach cramping. Its not every time, but saturday I felt pretty crummy all afternoon but needless to say that did not stop me from downing a whole bag of mini cadbury eggs!!! I am serious the whole bag (I accomplished that after Moab as well:)

Comments
From josse on Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 19:47:03

Another one!!

From Christi on Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 20:45:16

Yay! I'm not alone. It would be a bag of peanut m & m's for me. You know, the cute Easter ones...hee hee.. Over 2 days, as if that's any better?! Take care of that leg. You're smart to take it easy for a couple days! Still amazed at your VICTORY Sat!

From Jody on Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 20:52:11

You make me feel better about all the chocolate chip cookies I ate this weekend, however I did not run a race, only 1 mile. Enjoy your visit with April, I am sure you will feel much better.

From MarcieJ on Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 21:39:05

Yes Josse another whole bag, that was pretty much my meal for the whole day, the only thing that sounded good!

Oh Christi- hmmm peanut ones are good too!

JOdy- You do make the best chocolate chip cookies I know, so if I would have been up there thats what I would have chosen! Glad you are feeling a little better with the knee and sorry I never called you back, I went home and just crashed.

From linda10k on Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 22:46:23

Cadbury eggs in my house have to be under lock and key with my husband holding the key. When it comes to those my will power is zero. :-)

Marcie, I hope you have that very large plaque in a place of honor. You deserve a break today.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

So this week is going to be kinda of a recovery week for me instead. Only 6 today and most likely just 6 tomorrow. Thursday I will bump it back up and go from there. Ran with my group today. My friends husband who is 44 and just battled cancer 6 yrs ago just had 6 bypasses done on his heart last friday, so it has been a whirl wind for her the last few days. It was good run for her to just be able to talk and get her mind off all that is going on.

Comments
From wildbull on Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 09:30:04

your being smart listening to your body. if it wants a whole bag of cookies give in! smart not to run when your body is telng you to back off a little!

From Christi on Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 10:43:04

Wow- she's been through a lot already and only 44. You're a good friend. Enjoy the recovery week!

From Jody on Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 10:34:40

You are such a great friend! Take it easy!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.003.003.00

No running today because of my deep tissue last night, I was hoping I would be able to do an easy 6 even though she had told me not to run on it but my calf was so sore today I could bearly walk on it this morning. It feels so much better now. Did the elipitical for 30 min and then weights and core. I feel like the biggest blob this week from cutting my miles so drastically back but I know it will pay off in the long run. I am really been watching my diet so I dont gain weight this week. I plan on 9-10 mi tomorrow, friday and longer on sat. Pretty sure I am not going to run the Utah Valley Marathon now. I will not be ready for it and dont really want to spend the money to drive up there.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Ended up just doing 6, I hoping to do ten but was not feeling it today with my leg so 6 is good for now and hopefully tomorrow and sat should be better and next week back in full swing.

Comments
From Marci on Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 09:57:22

I would really like to run with you. I am not sure i can get up that early and go clear across town. I live in washington. I am looking for place closer to st. george. This week has been a challenge for me too. Feeling sore. Yesterday felt ok.

From wildbull on Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 09:58:59

that last post was the Wildbull not Marci OPPS sorry!

From Christi on Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 10:38:15

Keep listening to your body. You're doing great and it will pay off big time!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
14.000.000.000.000.0014.00

Finally some decent mileage today. Ran 6 with my group and then added on 8 . First 6 were pretty slow but on my 8 I tried to pick up the pace a little. Felt good. Leg slightly tight but much better. So thats good for me. Planning on 18 tomorrow. I love long runs and they way you feel after! Happy Easter Weekend!

Comments
From paula on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 10:05:16

Great job. That is some great miles that you are getting. Have a great Easter.

From Mike Warren on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 10:09:32

Thats better, good job today! Hey, thanks for the comment! I will be back, I am determined to run STGM, this year! I will cross train and keep my weight way down, then I will be able to get in running shape FAST!! Keep your training going strong.

From Christi on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 10:12:47

Thanks for your comment. Great run today, sounds like you're back in action! Have a fantastic Easter weekend!

From josse on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 10:14:09

This spring running thing is tough. The mind wants to run, run, run but the body still in winter mode. Good luck on the 18 tomorrow:) Maybe if it goes well you will still come run the UV marathon;)

From Wildbull on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 10:34:30

Marcie I love long runs, but i can't say I love how I feel after them! How would it be to be young and beautiful again! Ok young again. I was never pretty! great job getting those miles.

From Mike Warren on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 11:12:52

Bull, your mother probley thinks you are pretty! Well, actually, (jk), Bull, you are a very handsome thing.

From Dustin on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 11:51:29

Where are you doing your 18 miles at?

From MarcieJ on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 14:45:54

Dustin

I am not sure yet, I am running with some girls that I run with every once in awhile. They are letting me know tonight. What are you guys doing tomorrow?

From Dustin on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 15:13:31

We're meeting at the Dixie Center at 7:00 am.

From Jody on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 17:46:38

Good job today and enjoy your 18 miler tomorrow! Have a great Easter Weekend!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
14.003.500.000.000.0017.50

Ran with my friends Jamie, Trisha (they are twin sisters) and Trisha's huband Jeff (he is doing an iron man in 3 weeks). Ran out in the washington fields, havent ran out there for a long while but it was nice, and the company was great. I felt awesome and felt like I could go forever. We were in the 8-8:15's for most of the run and then Jeff and I kicked it in to the low 7's high 6's for the last 3.5 miles. It supposed to be 18 but ended up being a little short which was ok since i was on a sprint to the bathroom. Overall it was a great run and hope to get out with them more often.

Comments
From Jody on Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 11:49:30

Sounds like today was fantastic! You had a great run. The sprint to the bathroom is never fun. Enjoy your Easter Weekend!

From linda10k on Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 13:25:06

Sounds like you had a great run this morning. Have a great Easter weekend.

From Ally Holt on Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 14:57:25

nice job on your miles this week! I love those times where you feel like you could run forever. (i get those very rarely!) Have a great weekend!

From runcarrie on Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 21:36:44

Nice job Marcie! Sounds like a wonderful run this morning- good weather, good friends, good miles, good potty! love ya!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Have not had time to blog my entry. Just an easy 8 around my neighborhood, laps so kinda boring but got it done. Did weights and core after work.

Comments
From Jody on Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 21:18:15

Great job today! You amaze me - You always get it all done!

From linda10k on Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 22:34:17

Nice job on getting your run in. I was thinking of doing the Hurricane 1/2 but Jamie will be gone up North. I was wondering if I could catch a ride?

From MarcieJ on Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 09:35:57

Linda,

If I run it of course you can get a ride, Right now I am not 100% sure I am doing it. I might lay low on racing til june. I will let you know though.

THanks Jody- you always amaze me!

From dave holt on Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 12:00:13

Marcie looks like things are going well again, keep it up.

From andee on Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 12:59:46

Good job on your neighborhood run. How are you feeling on day 2 of the big cleanse??? You have way more self control than anyone - good luck!

From MarcieJ on Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 16:49:28

Thanks Dave,

Andee, I feel pretty good. Only 8 days to go! I will keep you posted though.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Was a lazy bum and slept in and so i had to go after work. I need to remember in the mornings how bad i hate running the afternoons, cant do it for very much longer anyways cuz it will be too warm. Started out with a horrible sidestitch and almost turned around and went home but I did keep on trucking along and did a 9 mi route. No time my garmin wasnt charged and I am glad because I was painfully slow today.

Comments
From Jody on Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 21:49:00

Great job! It's okay to be lazy, I wish I could go in the afternoon sometimes but I think my kids would kill each other!

From Mike Warren on Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 00:11:26

Good job! It' easy to just say forget it in the evening. 9 miles, excellent! Is your leg feeling any better? Wish I was running, I think that elliptical is as tired of me, as I am of it!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

After last nigths run my right leg tightned up, stretched really good, got up to go this morning, I even ran to the corner to meet my friends and then decided I would not run and rest it today. I will get some cross training in tonight. Over the next month I decided that if I feel like I need to rest it then I will. So my miles may not be as consistent as I would like but I have to think long term.

Comments
From WILDBULL on Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 11:19:02

your soooooooooooo smart!!!

From Jody on Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 19:14:25

Smart Girl! Way to take care of your body! Hope things are good for you and Garrett!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Felt much better today. Had a great run with my friend Natalie. I am excited today is Thursday. I love the weekends, especially with this great weather we are having!

Comments
From Mik'L on Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 10:31:14

It was probably smart to take yesterday off since you felt better today. It was fun to see you yesterday! It seems like it's been a long week so I am looking forward to the weekend as well!

From linda10k on Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 17:37:48

I love the weekends too. Not too cold or hot. Just perfect. Glad to hear that your leg was feeling better.

Great job on your run.

From Christi on Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 19:32:49

I'm feeling the spring high too! Good job listening to your body. That's what I've been trying to do this week too. (only you have logged WAY more miles than me while doing it!)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.500.000.000.000.005.50

Met up with some friends to run, after was going to add on but decided to go to the gym to do the elipitcal and weights. Did weights but the elipitcals were all full and I was too impatient to wait.Didnt feel like getting on the treadmill either. Plan on going long tomorrow.

Comments
From wildbull on Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 10:29:51

good job Marcie! Are you going with the girls or are you hooking up with the Club!

From MarcieJ on Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 11:43:41

going with the girls tomorrow, hopefully i will be able to hook up with you all soon.

From Wildbull on Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 12:09:35

anybody single in that group? you got to be looking out for the Bull!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
20.000.000.000.000.0020.00

So not my best long run I ever had. Got another side stitch and it just would not go away, had it not been for running with great company and conversation it would have been absolutely miserable. Had to stop and walk a few times to breath it out but then gradually it just came back. Just glad its over and done with now!

Comments
From MichelleL on Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 14:03:35

Good thing long runs count even when they aren't glorious or fun. I had one like that today. Good job sticking with it!

From Jody on Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 15:56:57

Great job! Thanks for the pep talk and listening to me whine!

From linda10k on Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 17:39:45

Great job on the 20 miler.

I was thinking today that I need to start doing a couple longer runs again. I have been so lazy this winter when it comes to long runs on saturday. If I don't have a long race to prepare for I lack the motivation.

From Ruthie on Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 14:41:09

Hey, we need to go running together sometime! I haven't seen you in FOREVER! How about Saturday before conference?

From Wildbull on Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 14:58:01

Marcie, 20 miles! Holy tread killer! I would of had to crawl instead of walking! your Super!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Ran an easy ten after work and felt great! Nice to have a good run, I am determined to get over 60 miles this week and try to get things rollin again full force. Avg pace 7:40

Comments
From linda10k on Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 23:34:41

It was a nice afternoon wasn't it. Sound like you had a great run. Good luck on your goal of 60 miles.

From andee on Tue, Apr 01, 2008 at 08:53:49

10 miles after work - you are amazing! You have a great start on your goal of 60 for the week. GOOD LUCK!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

So my determination from yesterday wore off quickly when the alarm went off to get up and get miles in beforehand, turned it off and went back to bed til it was time to meet my group. Maybe after cub scouts I will go back out but kinda doubt it. But anyways I did feel good today on our run!

Comments
From josse on Tue, Apr 01, 2008 at 08:55:55

I think we are trading places.

From linda10k on Tue, Apr 01, 2008 at 13:20:57

Its okay to hit the snooze button once in awhile. :-) Great job your run!

From Jody on Tue, Apr 01, 2008 at 18:39:24

Glad you felt good today!

From Ruthie on Tue, Apr 01, 2008 at 23:29:16

When and where for Saturday?

From Christi on Wed, Apr 02, 2008 at 08:51:43

Hey Marcie! What's your next race?

From Brent on Thu, Apr 03, 2008 at 20:10:58

MarcieeeeeJ - may the running force be with you, high mileage weeks, some days better than others.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From MarcieJ on Fri, Apr 04, 2008 at 12:57:31

CHristi-

I am not sure, maybe hurricane 1/2 and if not that then wasatch back in june but that is really not a race for our team just run and have fun.

Ruth-

I will call you today (friday) and let you know.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.500.000.000.000.005.50

reg loop with group, a couple of the girls werent feeling good so it was very easy today. wanted to try to get back out after work but got a bad stomache at work and had to just lie down after work.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.000.000.000.000.0013.00

Added on to one of the 10 mile loops I did, had to stop twice for the bathroom. Now I know why I had a stomache the day before:) Overall felt good, tried to push it for some stretches of the run. Doing 20 tomorrow.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
17.500.000.000.000.0017.50

Ran with my friend Jamie and Ruth came along for the first 8 or so. We were supposed to do 20 but my friend only wanted to do 18 which was so okay with me since I am not training for a marathon right now. It ended up being a little short of 18. Had great conversation today, had bathroom issues again and was a little sluggish but not too bad. Jamie said Ruth's stride is so intimidating! Which is so true! Ruth is an awesome runner and it was so fun tohave her come along for a little bit.

Comments
From Little Bad Legs on Sat, Apr 05, 2008 at 12:10:44

My wife is a dental hygienist too! She went to SUU for a couple years, then spent 2 years in DSC's dental hygiene program. Is that where you went?

And since this is a running site--nice job on your run!

From MarcieJ on Sat, Apr 05, 2008 at 12:50:57

Yes I went to Dixie's program, when did your wife go through the program? I graduated 3 years ago. Its a great profession!

From Little Bad Legs on Sat, Apr 05, 2008 at 12:56:25

She went Aug 2005 through May 2007, so I guess she just missed you? She loves the work, but will be stopping in a couple months--we're having our first child, due in September. Which office do you work at in SG?

From MarcieJ on Sat, Apr 05, 2008 at 13:02:02

Yah she came in the year I graduated. Congrats on your first baby. I work for Kyle Frei and Kayle Leavitt at Southern utah dental. Where does she work?

From Little Bad Legs on Sat, Apr 05, 2008 at 13:25:50

She works in Cedar City for Alan Davies @ Cedar Valley Family Dentistry. We'll have to meet at a race sometime--Andrea thought your name sounded familiar and I'm sure she'd recognize you.

From Jody on Sat, Apr 05, 2008 at 20:35:30

Great run today!!! You are coming back so well! Wish you were coming up soon or I was going south, it would be great to get together!

From Christi on Sat, Apr 05, 2008 at 21:40:50

Cool, you know the "sole sisters". I don't even know if they still call themselves this, but they did at one point and I like it so I keep calling them it! I've know Buff (Elizabeth Young) the longest- just met the others end of last year- I never really see them except on Saturdays for long runs. But you know how you get to know lots of insider info on those long runs- so I feel like I've know them forever. Anyway- they are all getting geared up for Boston, so its fun to hang with them. Plus they are my idols- early 40's with older kids and still kicking butt in the running dept! You had a GREAT long run yourself today- GOOD JOB!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.800.000.000.000.0012.80

Ran some loops around my house. Leg got a little tight around 6 miles, ended up with a little over seven. I will let it rest the rest of the day and hopefully get some more miles in after work either outside or at the gym. Love the spring weather. avg pace 7:18

pm: ran 5.6 miles after work, did my favorite out and back route. Had a headwind for the out portion but coming back was great. avg pace 7:40

Comments
From andee on Mon, Apr 07, 2008 at 10:31:52

Great job! As I'm watching the rain/snow mix falling outside, I'm very jealous of your spring weather. We are coming down on the 17th of May for Kathy to have their new baby sealed to them. It will be fun to see all of you.

From wildbull on Mon, Apr 07, 2008 at 10:44:54

good job Marcie!

From Jody on Mon, Apr 07, 2008 at 12:42:46

Great job!! I wish I had spring weather, I think we are doomed for winter forever. Have a great day!

From MichelleL on Mon, Apr 07, 2008 at 13:11:57

Are you doing your icing? Take care of that leg!

From MarcieJ on Mon, Apr 07, 2008 at 16:40:54

Andee-I am excited to see you guys too! Its always fun! I would love to see that little eskimo baby:)

Jody-One day you will have spring and we will be scorching in the sun and heat.

Michelle-

My leg is actually doing really good lately. I could just feel a little tightness so just playin it safe. I think its from going longer on fri and sat but really its feeling really good! knock on wood!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

easy run with my group, uneventual but nice. avg pace 8:40

Comments
From Wildbull on Tue, Apr 08, 2008 at 13:31:25

very nice run!

From linda10k on Tue, Apr 08, 2008 at 21:54:15

You are my inspiration to get up and run. Great job!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.200.000.000.000.007.20

Same run as monday, hoping to get in a few more after work. My running seems kinda of boring lately. I wish i had more exciting things to post, oh well.... avg pace 7:36

Comments
From Jody on Wed, Apr 09, 2008 at 10:18:29

Exciting is that you ran 7.2 miles - Great job!!

From Ally Holt on Wed, Apr 09, 2008 at 10:28:09

good miles today. It is hard to get up but once you're up its worth it. Hope things get more exciting for you soon! Do you have any races to look forward to?

From linda10k on Wed, Apr 09, 2008 at 12:03:00

Wow, I am impressed that you ran this morning with the wind and the bad weather. Great job! Maybe you should try running a new way. That my help the boredom.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

So wasnt able to run today because of how dumb I am.... So my  eye has been bothering for about 2 weeks now and I was not able to figure it out, I tried switching contacts, my medicated eye drops, taking my contacts out and nothing was helping. Well last night I finally figured it out, I had a contact stuck up high in my eye, I had put in a new pair about 2 weeks ago and did not remove the other one!!!!  My eye was so sore this morning I could not get my contact in let alone hardly keep it open. So I missed my run today:( I hope I can get out later but it looks unlikely as of now. BTW my eye is starting feel much better and I NEED Lasik!!!

Comments
From josse on Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 11:11:04

Oh my goodness that mad my eyes water just reading it. The things we do when we are tired.

From wildbull on Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 11:11:23

Lasik is awesome procedure. easy and quick from what i hear. I don;t see ya much any more! Schedules are so differrent. Are you running the 10 k this weekend.

From Andy on Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 11:21:17

I've done that before. Sometimes I hate contacts.

From Dustin on Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 11:33:58

I just switched contacts to the focus day and night and they seem to be working pretty good for me.

How has the training been going for you? I have a dumb calf injury that has been slowing me down.

From Andrea on Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 13:59:06

YIKES!! I've done that before too. And don'tcha just hate when your contacts get foggy you run in the wind? It would be so nice to get Lasik -- no more touching your eyeballs. Hope your eye has a fast and full recovery! :o)

Also, I see on your short-term running goals that you're planning to run the WBR. Are you already running on a team this year? I'm putting together an all-female competitive team for this year's WBR. I've already registered the team; now I just need to find the talent. Paul Peterson suggested I contact you to see if you're interested.

If you're interested, please let me know. You can reach me any of the following ways:

1. my blog spot (andrea.fastrunningblog.com)

2. cell phone: 801-633-5059

3. email: andrearmartinez@yahoo.com

Thus far, we have 6 good female runners who are committed to the team; now, we just need to find 6 more. We have a reputable coach who is thrilled to be working with some great talent on our team. We hope you can join us. :o)

From MarcieJ on Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 15:16:33

Wildbull- I know its been awhile, I need to come to club but it seems like something always comes up. I will come on sat one of these days soon. thanks for always checkin on me and commenting.

Dustin-

Its ok, its hard right now with mike being injured and my friend is still not running. Its hard to find girls to go the distance, speed and early in the morning with me. But injury wise I am feeling good. Just havent been pushing myself like i should. I hope your calf gets better soon!!

Andrea-

Thanks for your offer! I am already on a team (non-competitve but the funnest girls in the world!) So I will have to pass but I hope your teams rocks!!!

From Andrea on Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 15:28:11

Have an absolute blast with your WBR team, too!! I'm a little jealous that you ladies will be having so much fun. :o)

See ya out there on the road (and we can commiserate about our contact/Lasik woes).

From Jody on Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 18:53:07

I am so sorry!!! eekk! Tell Garrett "Lasik Now" Hope everything is going well for you both!

From cal on Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 19:07:44

what do you mean, non-competitive?

From Christi on Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 21:18:14

Oh My! I've worn contacts for 24 yrs. so I can totally relate to eye problems! I need Lasik, but I'm a wuss. (and one doc. told me I may be TOO blind!) Ah well... Hey Andrea, Marcie if you know of anyone looking for a couple girls for WBR, I'm interested & I have a friend who is too. We were going to put together a team, but found out its sold out. We are slower than you gals, like 8-8:30 min. miles. in long distance races. Anyway- if you hear of any WBR teams desperate for people, let me know!

From Christi on Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 21:19:30

Andrea- obviously you're team is looking for fast gals, so I'm not pressuring you- just wondering if you've heard of anyone else looking for runners...

From MarcieJ on Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 00:55:50

Cal-what i mean is I dont think will have a spreadsheet with what our splits should be for each leg and if I walk all of "RAGNAR" (i dont even know if i have that leg again) that i wont feel guilty:)It will be nice to meet you and actually have a connection there, I hope you did not take offense to the "non competitive" !

From Cal on Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 10:06:18

just kidding Marcie. that was one of the funnest running events I've ever been in, and it had 'zero' to do with trying to win

But, I do think we have a chance at taking the Corporate Mixed division though... :)

From Craig on Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 13:28:55

Christi-

I'm organizing another non-competitive mixed team in conjunction with Andrea's team. I'll post the details on your blog...

From Sasha Pachev on Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 13:33:15

Marcie - what do you think about letting Christi run on your team in your place, and you joining the competitive team instead?

From MarcieJ on Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 13:45:41

Sorry Sasha no can do. I committed to this team last year and they are some of my very best friends. This is one where I pick FUN over trying to win!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
14.200.000.000.000.0014.20

Feelin good good good! I had a fantastic run today. I slept in and then headed out, weather was perfect. It was one of those days that my legs felt so fresh and i could have just kept going and going and going. I planned for 10 and ended up with 14, i just kept extending the route. I stopped my in laws to see the progress of the renovations they are doing in their house and it looks so great! Andee and Jody you will be amazed at it, not even the same house upstairs. Totally love it! Ended the run with some weights and core at home.  My poor husband has just been exhausted this week, he took another section of the CPA exam on tuesday and then has been working like crazy. Well when I got home from my run (about 10 am) he was still in bed asleep!! He had fallen back to sleep when I left and never woke til I got home. He was so panicked!  Good thing he didnt have early appts today! Only I week left and I get my hubby back! Avg pace 7:39

Comments
From linda10k on Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 13:50:43

Great run today! Hope your eye is feeling better. Your not dumb. :-) I did the same thing once but I went to my eye doctor because my eye was hurting and he told me what the problem was. Boy was I embarrassed. I recommend lasik! It is great. The best anniversary present I have ever gotten. The only down side is you have to keep your contacts out for at least a month.

From Christi on Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 21:57:39

Good, sounds like the eye is recovered! Are you running Run 4 Kids?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
18.000.000.000.000.0018.00

Did ten miles with my friend Jamie (she is headed to Boston next week, I am jealous, I wish I was going since the Womens OT's will be going on). Then I was going to add on just 4-5 more on my own but when I got to the point to turn for 4 I decided to keep going. Did the ten miles route we did backwards and there are 2 spots to cut off a little so  i did, I would have liked to done the full ten again but have a baby shower to get to. First 10 avg pace 7:51, last eight avg pace 7:43. Felt awesome and I am sorry to all you notherners that are having crappy weather but I am absolutely loving our weather right now. I need to take full advantage of every minute on it because its not too far away til it gets blastly hot!!!

Comments
From Jody on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 12:34:45

Great Job! You are doing such a great job! Hope that all is going well for you and Garrett. Tell Garrett to not get to depressed over Tiger's golf game this weekend. Hope your's is great!

From Mike Warren on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 14:55:56

Wow, looking good! you were flying the other day when I saw you. I am going to be optimistic and sign up for St. George monday. I won't be able to keep up with you, but baby steps are better than nothing. Keep the training going strong. I am looking forward to your sub 3 this year!!

From linda10k on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 22:15:06

You had an great run this morning yourself! Nice job.

From wildbull on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 23:18:03

We should all go next year to Boston! it is a blast! nothing like boston.

From Christi on Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 12:17:07

Looking good! I'm jealous of my friends going to Boston this year too! If I don't qualify soon, I'll have to go on charity or something.

From Christi on Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 12:17:53

Of course, not qualifying is obviously NOT the reason YOU're not going...

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.200.000.000.000.007.20

Not my bestest feeling run today. Ate too many sunday treats and felt very slugglish and heavy... hope tomorrow I feel a little lighter.

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From Jody on Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 23:33:57

mmmm.... Sunday treats! Hope all is going well. I signed up for St. George tonight so we will see what happens.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Was lazy this morning and slept in so only got 6 in with my group. I have got to get more consistent. I feel like my running is all over the place lately and its buggin me. I know I am the only one that can change that so I got to get better on it. 10 mi everyday in the morning!

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From wildbull on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 10:13:13

Better then me Sister! I need a whip or something! 6 miles is great. It is starting to get warm in the afternoon so i better get it in gear!

From carrie on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 14:09:37

Marcie you amaze me with all the miles you put in every week. Was it running around after my kids when they (and you) were all little that made you so fast? hehe love ya!

From Jody on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 23:14:50

You are doing great! It is hard to continually push yourself every day. Taking it easy is okay sometimes.

From Christi on Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 17:08:10

You're doing the Hurricane Half aren't you? I feel like its sneaking up on us!

From MarcieJ on Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 21:19:14

Thanks Wildbull-I know I cant sleep in and go after work anymore, too hot.

Carrie-I think it was chasing the bunnies with phil and deon!:)

Thanks Jody, its always nice to hear that!

Christi- I am sure I will do it but cant decide yet. I am afraid the section with the really steep down hill will just hammer my leg and its been feeling so good! So i really dont want to mess it up, just yet. I am not going to decide til right before.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.200.000.000.000.007.20

Ok so my 10 miles a day starts tomorrow:) Its getting to where its lighter in the morning so I can do my boring laps and then head out and feel safer in the light. Today I just wanted to get back in bed and snuggle with my hubby since TAX SEASON IS OVER and i have not seen him very much lately, so thats my excuse for not going 10. I told myself i would go after work and finish it but that wind was awful today. So I dont know why some weeks I am so gungho (spell?) and others I drag myself out to get there. I love running and am a mess when i dont  but I think its the fact that I dont have anyone waiting for me to show up some of the days (just when its early am). Days I dont work, no trouble at all, wouldnt  even think of starting the day without my run. Gol sorry about my rambling. Anyways tomorrows a new day, right? avg pace 7:23 oh and on a not running note...I have been on a dried fruit kick lately and just started drying my own and it taste so good. I dont put any extra sweetners and its so good. My husband is even lovin it (BTW if you want the BEST dried pineapple EVER, TRADER JOES has it and it is seriously heaven!)

Comments
From josse on Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 21:54:00

Are still planning on running the Bryce canyon half? I am and could only find rooms in Panguitch about 30 miles away.

From andee on Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 09:54:06

So glad that tax season is over and you guys will be able to get back to "normal" life. The dried fruit sounds delicious...I've been craving grapes (just like with the twins) and oranges. Are you planning to head north for any races?

From MarcieJ on Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 11:05:13

Josse- I havent registered for it yet but planning on it if some of the girls I run with around here are planning on going, if not then I will probably bag it. Last year we stayed at a friends cabin in panguitch. It wasnt that bad of a drive in the morning.

Andee-grapes are delicous, esp frozen ones! We dont have plans to head up til june for the wasatch back. Hope you are feeling good! Is the nausea still pretty strong?

From Benn on Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 11:29:33

Emmy lives near a Trader Joes and I'm jealous because they don'thave one in New York. That is one in the + column for moving to Massachusetts for me. 10 a days?! You're going to be a lean mean running machine! I'll have to look out for you doing loops around me.

My favorite Trade Joe's food are "fire" raisins I think they are. They are amazing. MMmm.. and I love making fruit smoothies with TJ frozen fruit!

From josse on Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 11:42:11

I have never even heard of this Trader Joes, sound like a delightful store. You will have to take me next time I am down in SG.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.500.000.000.000.009.50

Yeah i got up earlier and did some extra miles before meeting my group. Had a great run, it was alot colder today! Its crazy how the temp can change so fast. No watch today, but went faster on my first 3.5 miles on my own and then pretty easy for the rest.

Comments
From dave holt on Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 11:51:23

Marcie, haven't seen you in a while. How are you feeling?

From Ruthie on Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 02:21:51

What are your plans for Saturday? I'm just going to do 8, but I'd love to tag along with some of your miles. Let me know! Good job getting in extra miles, it was cold out today. You're awesome!

From Christi on Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 10:14:07

Good job putting hubby first yesterday. I was reading about your dried fruit, sounds so yummy! I wish they had a Trader Joes down here, I love that place! (so do you have a dehydrater (sp?) then?)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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Did one of my reg 10 mile routes, had a hard time breathing out the start but that mellowed out soon into the run. I think its about time to go get my deep tissue, felt a couple twinges/tightness and my left calf ached for a bit but other than that i felt good today. avg pace 7:40

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From linda10k on Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 17:33:40

Good job on your run. Have a great weekend.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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Nice easy ten. Felt sluggish to start but then half way through got a surge of energy and took off. It felt good. Still contemplating on the hurricane 1/2.

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From Jody on Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 13:21:32

Great Job!! You are doing such a great job! Hope you have a great weekend!

From Ruthie on Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 13:37:59

That's totally fine. It's funny - I was feeling the same way on my run this morning! Too bad we didn't get together - we definitely need to some other time, though.

We have a meet at SUU on Fri&Sat of next week. When's the Hurricane 1/2?

From distance on Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 19:50:35

That is how it always seems to go for me. The first few miles are are troublesome but then its smooth sailing from there. By the way, I recognize your husbands name but I don't think I met him. I graduated in 2001. Is there a reply button some where for comments or do I just make a new comment? Thanks for the welcome

From linda10k on Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 23:01:26

You got some great miles in this week!

From MarcieJ on Sun, Apr 20, 2008 at 00:05:10

Ruth- Hurricane 1/2 is in 2 weeks, May 3. Do you have a meet that day?

Thanks Linda and Jody!

Distance-Thanks for the comment. You just make a new comment.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

9 mi at a 7:30 avg pace, legs and body felt good. I like that its starting to get light earlier. Finally got registered for the Hurricane 1/2 and am excited about racing it. Will do some weights and core work after work.

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From andee on Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 17:35:16

So, when is the Hurricane 1/2? Maybe it will be the weekend we are down in May. Glad you are feeling good and enjoying the running. Took Briggs to PCMC today for a doctor appointment and they had a huge train, you can just imagine all the flapping that was going on - he was sooooo excited!

From MarcieJ on Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 18:01:33

I can only imagine the flapping! DId the appt go ok? What did he have to go in for?

Hurricane half is in 2 weeks (May 3) so not the weekend you are coming. I am excited to see you guys.

From Jody on Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 20:49:27

Congrats on registering! You will do fantastic! Great run today!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

An easy 6 with my reg group of girls, very nice, always great conversation. My friend that i had been doing long runs with the past saturdays ran Boston yesterday in 3:31 which was faster than her SG time this year. I was so excited for her. I was always sad yesterday because I was not there. I definetely want to go back again and experience  it again. (and hopefully have good weather!!!)

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From josse on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 10:02:01

Me too after watching the clips from yesterday I want to go back. We should get a group and go in the next couple of years.

From MarcieJ on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 10:34:14

That would be so fun! Probably not this next year for me but the year after. YOur training is going so well. I am so excited for you!

From josse on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 11:05:52

Lets plan on it in two years! That will give us enough time to save, and maybe get elite statis and get stuff payed for.

From wildbull on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 11:31:19

good job getting up Marcie! are you running the Hurricane half?

From Jody on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 19:10:27

You will back for sure! Hope things are going well.

From MarcieJ on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 21:18:48

Josse-that would be great, but i dont think i will be earning elite status!!!

Bill-

Yes I am running it, are you?

Jody-Yes and next time you will be coming along, right?:)

From josse on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 21:36:59

Katie Danner got it with a 2:52 I think you have that in you.

From MichelleL on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 22:32:30

I agree with Josse, but the first step is believing it! Besides you need to join the OTQ chase with us so getting elite status for Boston in a couple of years should happen :)

From Christi on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 14:53:17

Ah, man- I was jealous of the Boston runners too. I really hope I can shave 15 min. off my SGM time so I can go in the next year or 2!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

So yesterday at work the bottam on my heel started to hurt really bad, not like plantars but the bone of the heel. I think it may be from my work tennis shoes that have about seen their day, it ached all night long and this morning when I got up it still really hurt. I decided to take today off and rest it. I wore my running shoes to work today which have my custom orthotics in them and that has helped some. It still hurts though. I am hoping it is just from my old shoes and not something more. I plan on running tomorrow. It just better go away fast!

Comments
From wildbull on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 16:27:31

ouch! still sounds like planters! roll a golf ball on it and try an losen it up! Ice might help if inflamed!

From josse on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 16:54:45

Plantar can be flet in the heel ice and rest it as much as possible. Roll it out with a can of soup or a hard ball in the arch and see if that helps.

Is your extra room still open for Hurricane 1/2? I am thinking about asking me hubby if I can run it.

From wildbull on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 17:14:55

put water in a dixie cup roll with that or frozen veggies work great too!

From MarcieJ on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 19:50:10

THanks for the great advice

Josse-ALways room for you!

From josse on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 20:34:43

I will let you know.

From Jody on Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 09:25:53

Take care of yourself! Hope things are going well!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Had an ok run today. Not one where I felt great but didnt feel terrible. My foot (left) ached for the first 2 miles and then went away. My hamstring and calf on my rest side feels a little tight. I need to make an appt with april soon, I am way over due for getting worked over. It was defintely warmer today, its almost to just shorts and tank. Easy pace today. No garmin.

Comments
From MichelleL on Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 09:56:05

"Worked over" --that's exactly what I call it too! So when you say your foot ached are you talking about the place where it hurt you yesterday?

From MarcieJ on Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 09:57:52

Yes, just the bottam of my heel, its like that feeling that you have stood on your feet all day long.

From josse on Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 10:05:39

Is the bottam of your heel the same as the bottom of your heel;)? or is that some crazy anatomy term I am just not aware of.

From Ally Holt on Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 14:02:46

Good job Marcie. Hope you foot starts felling all the way better soon!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.604.000.000.000.0012.60

Had a fanstastic run today with the exception of some stomach issues. Tried to add in as many hills as possible since the half next week is pretty rollie. Had some good paced miles in with a 7:09, 6:58, 6:59, 7:03. Ran a huge hill with a very steep grade that was about quarter of mile if not more. I think I will use it to start training for wasatch back. Last year I did the "ragnar" leg which is 4 miles up very steep switchbacks on a dirt road.They talked about me running it again this year but I am not sure yet if I am. The hill today would help me get a little prepared if I am to run it and if not it would help me on some of the other good climbs in that race.

Avg pace 7:29 and my legs felt pretty good. Foot was a little achy when I woke up but not on the run at all. I think I will go to April after the race next weekend.

Comments
From Steve Hooper on Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 13:24:59

Group Run 15- 20 from the store at 6am Sat.

From MichelleL on Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 14:02:35

Great workout!

From Walter on Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 19:25:53

Did you run boston this year?

From MarcieJ on Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 20:14:29

Thanks steve, I will be there!

Thanks Michelle

Walter-No last year.

From Ally Holt on Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 21:05:36

great job Marcie!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.400.000.000.000.0013.40

Was supposed to meet up with the running club today but we went to the late show last night and then stayed up talking after and I just could not get up and then I thought I will most likely be running by myself anyways (I didnt feel like I would be able to even keep them in site today) so I guess I will just sleep in and go out later. I passed them in the middle of my run and talked to Steve H for a split second. It was Steve, Sasha (i was pretty sure it was sasha) and another guy i did not recognize. They were cruisin! I would have for sure been left in the dust. I had an ok run, the last 3 miles I felt like i was at the end of a marathon. Was planning on 15 but cut it short. Weather was perfect, not to hot or cold. Just right.     avg pace 7:41

BTW we went to "Baby Mamma" last night and it was so dang FUNNY!!! Amy Poehler is hilarious!! She just cracks me up. My husband and his brother and wife loved it too! Go see it!

Comments
From MichelleL on Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 13:20:00

Another nice run for you Marcie! How is you foot feeling?

From Jody on Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 13:20:11

Great job! You are doing such a fantastic job. I hope you foot is feeling okay. Have a great weekend!

From MarcieJ on Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 13:29:23

Michelle:

Its feeling good. Now and then I feel a tiny bit. I think it will just work its way out. I feel a little stiff all over. I need a deep tissue but i am going to wait til after the half next weekend. How you feeling?

From MichelleL on Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 13:34:44

I'm feeling good in general, though my 15 miler today felt like a 20 miler last summer, my legs feel sore and a little out of whack. Nothing a day off won't cure. I won't change my mileage next week much, just changing the 15 miler for a 20 miler on the weekend, so hopefully I won't have any legs fall off or any tendons snap :) We'll see. . .

From Dustin on Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 16:40:48

Hey Marcie

We missed you this morning, you could have come and run slower with me and the wildbull. Funny, I was going to go see that movie last night, but figured I would be tired this morning, but it looks really funny, so maybe we'll go tonight. I guess a lot depends on how the Jazz game is going. If it looks like they can win without me staying home cheering them on then I will go to the show, if the game is close I will have to wait and see the movie sometime next week.

Anyway the run went pretty good, I haven't ran that far in quite some time. Are you doing Hurricane Half next week?

From MarcieJ on Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 18:04:28

Dustin,

I wasnt sure if you and Bill would be there or not. Wish i would have came now.I need to start getting some longer faster miles in so I really need to come run with you guys. To hard to do it own my own. Yep I am running the half next week.Dont really know what my goals for it are, I have only ran it once and that was 2 yrs ago. I will just run how I feel. Are you?

Michelle

You are going to be running crazy fast here pretty soon. I hope nothing falls apart or snaps either, that would not be good:)

From Lybi on Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 22:28:56

Good job as always, Marcie! That is a fast time for a long training run. I can't wait to see what you do in the half next week. Good luck!

From Mike Warren on Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 03:01:43

Glad to see things going well for you. Have a great race at Hurricane. Keep those miles up!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

I am just happy I got out of bed and got out. I kept hitting snooze but finally made it out and got 8 good miles in. So nice its getting lighter earlier. It definetely makes it easier to get out and I feel safer. Garmin turned off in the middle of my run. But I think my time was about 58 min.

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From Jody on Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 10:49:40

Great run! Hope you have a great day!

From Christi on Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 11:08:57

Hey! I totally want to see Baby's Momma, you're the first person I know who's seen it. Glad it was funny. Anyway- you look like you're doing a good job getting ready for Hurricane and WBR! (I've been putting in good miles for me, but not much about speed, we'll see how Hurricane goes...)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Stayed up way too late reading last night reading and therefore was so tired this morning. We had a pleasant suprise, one of the gals who used to run in our group but moved to Logan a couple years ago showed up at the corner to meet us. She usually will call if she is in town but today decided to suprise us. It definetely was so good to see her. My hamstring and upper calf was pretty tight all yesterday at work, felt better today but could still feel it a little. Warm today, no more long sleeve t's for me.

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From Jody on Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 19:38:00

Hope you were reading something good! Friends are the best to run with! To think I was excited about shorts with a long sleeve T!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Took yesterday off since my hamstring has been acting up again and since I have a race this weekend just wanted to be cautious. Ran 3.5 on my own before meeting up with my group. Had a good run and pushed it a little towards the end. Today is also my my husband and I's  4 year anniversary!! We are going out to dinner tonight and then going to vegas to use some free nights that we have down there next week. 4 years go by fast!

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From josse on Thu, May 01, 2008 at 10:02:43

Happy Anniversary! That is so exciting, before you know it it will be 20 years and your kids will be half way grown. I can't remember if I told you I wasn't coming down for the half. But have a good time and kick some butt.

From Wildbull on Thu, May 01, 2008 at 10:27:37

congrats on the Anniversary! hope it went well and he remembered! I am running the half! Hope to PR for this course. 1:28 April is the best.

From MarcieJ on Thu, May 01, 2008 at 10:34:50

Josse-I kinda figured you werent since i hadnt heard from you about it. Thanks I will try.

Bill-then I am going to plan on sticking with you. I hope to be somewhere around that same time. Hey maybe you,me and steve h could carpool over to the race. My husband is going to be at the finish line so I dont want to end up with 2 cars over there so I am trying to find a ride and I think Steve is too. Do you think i could hitch a ride from you?

From andee on Thu, May 01, 2008 at 11:18:21

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! I can't believe it's been 4 years - you guys are a great couple.

From Mik'L on Thu, May 01, 2008 at 11:33:54

Happy Anniversary! Sounds like you have some fun stuff planned. Enjoy! And good luck at the half this weekend. We won't be there, so we'll have to read about it.

From WILDBULL on Thu, May 01, 2008 at 12:21:46

sure we can go up together! just need your address you can call me 862-1650

From Dustin on Thu, May 01, 2008 at 14:33:15

Congrats on 4 years! Sunny and I will be celebrating 9 this summer. 1:28 would be a pretty good time for this course. Last year I just barely run under 1:20. Don't know what will happen this year, I'm not feeling that great or excited right now.

From Christi on Thu, May 01, 2008 at 20:59:23

Happy Anniversary! Have a blast in Vegas!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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Slept in and then ran 10 easy miles. Rather sluggish to start but then ended feeling pretty good. My hamstring and calf felt pretty good today so I was happy about that. It will get beat up tomorrow but thats ok cuz i go straight for a deep tissue with April right after. I really dont have expectations for tomorrow, just going to go run my hardest and see what I can pull off. I hope to be able to hang with Bill. Its a tough course and there could be some headwind so ya never know. I will just be happy to be out there running!

Comments
From jtshad on Fri, May 02, 2008 at 15:18:00

Good luck tomorrow, you are running the Hurricane HM?

From Dustin on Fri, May 02, 2008 at 15:25:43

Wind in Hurricane, UT? If it has been like the last few days, get ready for more than just some headwind. Last year was pretty brutal. We'll see you guys tomorrow.

From Jody on Fri, May 02, 2008 at 17:16:16

Happy Aniversary - A day late! Good Luck tomorrow, I know you will do great!

From andee on Fri, May 02, 2008 at 18:21:59

I didn't realize the Hurricane half was tomorrow - GOOD LUCK!!!! I'm sure you will have another great race and can't wait to read your report.

From Sunny on Fri, May 02, 2008 at 19:39:27

Good Luck at the Hurricane 1/2 tomorrow! You will do great! I will be running the 5K (my first race) so I may see ya there.

From Christi on Fri, May 02, 2008 at 23:25:06

I'll be in my blue looking for you. You're gonna ROCK IT! Love the new pic, is that Spectrum?

Race: Hurricane 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:28:54, Place overall: 3, Place in age division: 2
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1.5013.100.000.000.0014.60

So just typed in the most detailed race report I have ever done and it didnt submit it and I lost it. So this is going to not be as detailed. sorry.

Very happy with todays race, felt great and happy with my time on the course, Its a tough one. I forgot how hilly the course is. But mostly thrilled to get out of my low 1:30's rut and get back into the 1:20's hopefully I can forever stay away from the 1:30's!! Really wanted first place but saw Erica Shramm (smokin fast girl!) and knew I had no chance at first place. It kinda relieved me of the stress/pressure of trying to hold 1st place because I know she will be untouchable and she was, lost her about mile 1-2

Rode over with the Wildbull and Steve H (CONGRATS STEVE ON YOUR 1ST PLACE FINISH!!!!) . Got to the start and ran about a 1.5 miles to get my digestive system flowing, it helped! I have had stomach issues the past couple weeks and cant make it through a run without a pottybreak so was a little worried about today, i hate to lose time on a bathroom break! But I was good today. Started out on the front line with Bill, Dustin and Steve. There was another girl next to me that was bouncing around and stretching and looked like she might be some competition (and she was, she took 2nd).  Here are my splits..

Mile 1: 6:22 felt good, they guys and Erica right in front of me. pretty flat

Mile 2 6:28 still feelin good, 2nd place girl starts coming up on me but I pull away, it feels like she is drafting off me. still flat

Mile 3 6:44 start to have some incline, 2nd place girl pulls in front of me and is hangin with bill, I just want to keep her close.

Mile 4: 7:09 have some uphill, starting to feel a little fatigue, 2nd place girl pulls farther ahead-get a little discourage. Just want to hold 3rd place.

Mile 5 7:06 about the same as mile 4

Mile 6: 7:18 starting to get lazy and too comfortable!!

Mile 7 7:30 What the heck!!! even though there was some uphill here, I really got lazy!!! At this mile another girl comes up to my side and recongize her from when she passed me at Painters and by golly I wont let that happen again! Pull away and get a second wind and motivation as we are about to hit some good downhill.Gave myself a good peptalk!

Mile 8:6:57 start into the downhill and I know this is where i can make up some time. Start letting my legs just go.

Mile 9 5:52 steep down and feel great and start chicking some guys! trying to catch up to Bill and 2nd place girl comes into view but I know she is too far away for me to catch and pass her, she is clipping along.

Mile 10 6:13 flattens out, i know at this point if i can keep 7 flat I can come in under 1:30. But I also realize there is a Long stretch on uphill coming.

Mile 11:6:54 starting on the incline and trying to keep focused

Mile 12 7:20 on the incline, I dont think I got lazy here-it seems like the icline goes forever. Looking back I think i could have pushed a little harder through here especially being so close to the finish.

Mile 13: 6:36Heading downtown to the finish. See Steve and he gives a cheer of encouragement. Should have pushed harder here too.

 and last .10 was 26 sec.

Overall I am happy, although I can see where I slacked a little bit. I felt like I still had gas in the tank at the end, I need to seriously work on  and let it hurt a little more throughout the whole race.The last time i did this race was in 2006 in 1:38 so huge PR on the course for me.  My legs felt good and it was great to hang out the "the club"! Thanks Bill for giving me a ride over. I feel like these guys are my big brothers. They are always looking out for me!

 

 

Comments
From josse t on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 16:40:29

Great job Marcie!! that is so exciting to be out of the 1:30s can't wait to see that myself. You rocked on a hard course.

From Shauna on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 17:11:31

Great job-what an amazing time!!

From MichelleL on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 17:45:24

Great job Marcie! Way to give yourself a pep talk. I don't care what the incline is, to have a sub 6 minute mile in there is way impressive. And your foot felt fine during the race?

From Brent on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 17:57:10

MarcieeeeeeJ - considering the course, sign up for Hobblecreek in a hurry, a PR is coming in your future. Me and Sylvie signed up yesterday, it fills quickly. 200 commando points for the 3rd overall and 100 for the second in division.

Stay Kool, run hard, B of BS Rools out

From Jody on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 18:04:02

Great Job! You ran a fantastic race! Congratulations!

From Lybi on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 18:08:26

Great course PR! Wow! Congrats on another fabulous race, Marcie!

From jtshad on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 18:45:09

Congrats on running a strong race!

From Bonnie on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 18:48:53

Wow, what a wonderful race and race report! it makes me wonder what the first race report was like. Congratulations and enjoy basking in the course PR!

Bonnie

From MarcieJ on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 19:17:57

Thanks everyone!

Josse-I have no doubt you will be in the mid to low twenties this summer!

Michelle-

everything felt great, my foot thing went away. I had a deep tissue following the race and feel so good now. I am going to be more proactive about getting those done before a problem occurs.

Brent- I know I bearly got in last year.

From Christi on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 21:36:18

Marcie! You are amazing!!! Wonderful job today, congrats on the PR! Great mental strength today as you made yourself speed up and not get too comfortable, it paid off! I can learn quite a few lesson from you, (one is that I should have done the warmup run to get the digestive system going like you did!)

From Ally Holt on Sat, May 03, 2008 at 23:41:17

Great job Marcie! You truly are amazing!

From Carrie on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 00:31:08

Wow baby girl!!! You rocked it today! I'm so proud of you! You had a great race and a great attitude--like always. Love you tons!

PS Deon is at her parents house for a while, why don't you give her a call? I'm sure she'd love to hear from you!

From linda10k on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 01:49:36

Congrats! Sounds like you had an awesome run.

From Sunny on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 12:49:10

Great job on your race! You did excellent! It was great to meet you too! What a fun race!

From wildbull on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 20:40:44

super race Marci! tough course! you hung tough! look out Kanab!

From josse t on Sun, May 04, 2008 at 20:51:00

You need to give yourself credit for the 13.1 miles you ran:)

From Dustin on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 00:00:19

Great job yesterday. I kept thinking anytime you and the wildbull would be catching up to me. I getting excited for the summer and more time to train. I just signed up for the Hobblecreek Half this morning.

From JeffC on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 11:02:31

Yea that Erica Schramm is a quick one. Her husband is also very fast but I didn't see his results, did he not run? She ran the corporate challenge mile down here in Vegas in about 5:20. Congratulations on a nice run and good finish.

From Cal on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 11:19:54

Congrats Marcie! Sounds like its a tougher course than Hobblecreek so this was a PR performance!

From Sasha Pachev on Thu, May 08, 2008 at 16:41:52

This is definitely a PR equivalent. I figure Hobble Creek is 4-6 minutes faster than this. And it is starting to smell like a sub-3 in St. George.

Jeff - Mike Schramm won the 5 K in 17:17 according to the results at http://runnercard.com

From JeffC on Thu, May 08, 2008 at 17:01:33

Thanks for the info Sasha, I hadn't seen any results for him in awhile and wondered if he was injured......apparently not....WOW...fast couple.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.001.5011.50

Ran 10 miles on the treadmill at the fitness center we are staying at in Vegas. Very nice fitness center. The treadmills were real smooth and had their own TV which was nice so I didnt have to crank my neck. They kept it very cool in there so I didnt get overheated like in some hotel gyms. I was the only one in there for a long time (I guess people in vegas on vacation dont get up early:). Ran first mile at 8 min mile and then bumped it to a 7:30, then took a potty break at 3 miles and then finished the run up at 7:30 pace, did some weights and then hopped on the elipitical for 25 min. I had to pay 10 bucks to use the fitness center so I figured I might as well get my moneys worth. While running could feel my quads were pretty tired and a little stiffness in my left IT band and then my right hamstring got a little tight towards the end of my run. Stretched really good. April worked on my on saturday after the race and worked some knots out. I crashed saturday and sunday night, I slept like a rock and feel asleep so early both nights. We walked a ton yesterday and will be walking around a lot today (SHOPPING and eating:)!!

Comments
From MichelleL on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 14:32:40

You've earned your eating with a workout like that! I feel like I have to workout quite a bit when I pay a daily fee for the gym too.

From andee on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 18:21:49

Glad you are having a nice time in Vegas. You both deserve the vacation. Eat lots of yummy food for me!

From Jody on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 21:20:39

Enjoy Vegas - Go eat at the Cheesecake factory for me! Very nice work out 10 miles on a treadmill is great!

From Lybi on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 23:14:58

Wow! Have a great trip, Marcie! That gym sounds great.

From JeffC on Tue, May 06, 2008 at 11:15:55

If you need some running partners while you are down here in Vegas my wife and I would love to have you come out to our place any day of the week. We go out at 5:00 am every morning and we won't even charge you $10.00 :) Let me know if your interested.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.001.000.000.0010.00

Ran 10 miles again on the treadmill at the hotel gym, then some ab work. Running on the TM is not something I would like to make a regular habit. I just didnt want to be running down the strip!But good thing was that I ended up not having to pay for either days to use the fitness center because the pool was under construction so they gave free access to the FC. My right hamstring and calf were a little tight to start, had to stop and stretch a few times but they got loosened up quickly, however now my calf is not feeling the greatest right now. I will work on it with ice, the stick and stretching tonight. Started out with a 8 min mile and then ran the next 8 mi at a 7:30 and then finished the last mile at a 6:30 pace. Got registered for hobblecreek!Got a cute new running outfit, a new pair of tennie shoes for work (yeah!) and my favorite purchase of all was a garlic press! I have wanted one for awhile but just never bought one even though they are pretty cheap but I finally got one so no more trying mince garlic with knife. Oh I almost forgot I did stop at Trader Joes on the way home and stocked me up on dried pineapple, my favorite treat! Glad to be home now and excited to run outdoors tomorrow.

Comments
From Mik'L on Tue, May 06, 2008 at 23:05:52

Sounds like fun...where did you stay? Thanks for the encouragement! I'm a little overwhelmed, but I should survive! Will we see you at Region this week? Ruthie should be very fun to watch.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Did a few miles before meeting the group.My calf was tight to start but warmed up fairly quick. Beautiful morning, was a little humid from the little rain we got but nice temps. Nice easy run!

Comments
From linda10k on Fri, May 09, 2008 at 00:24:15

I may find a June run but if not the next run I am going to do is the Peachtree 10K on the 4th of July.

Great job on your run this morning.

From Christi on Fri, May 09, 2008 at 00:43:09

Vegas sounds like it was a blast. Shopping & eating = heaven. Have fun in the new running outfit!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
14.500.000.000.000.0014.50

Met my friend Peg to run 5.5 miles and then added on 9 after. My legs were tired just running to the corner to meet my friend. I was so tired  the whole run, my legs felt like I was at the end of a marathon. Got a horrible side stitch about 11 miles into the run, Had to stop and walk it out. I am just glad I made it and didnt cut my run short  like I was thinking I wanted to the whole time. And holy moly I think I swallowed a swarm of knats, they were all over the place today! Avg pace 8:11

Comments
From MichelleL on Fri, May 09, 2008 at 12:15:58

Mmmm! Bugs-they are great for a protein boost! Sorry your legs didn't have the pep that makes a longer run easy. So is today your long run because you have exciting plans for tomorrow?

From Ruthie on Fri, May 09, 2008 at 13:03:18

I'm probably doing an easy 6-8 miles. Wanna come with me? Well, for part of it, at least since you'll probably be going longer than that... :) I have state choir and we're leaving at 8 am, so we'd have to go early. What do you think?

From MarcieJ on Fri, May 09, 2008 at 18:02:41

Michelle,

No exciting plans for tomorrow, just a baby shower to go mid morning.

Ruthie,

Maybe we will have to get together another week. I am going to meet up with the girls I run with around here but were not going super early. I was going to see if you wanted to join us but I dont think it will work out to get you back in time. Have a good run though and good luck at state choir!

From Ruthie on Fri, May 09, 2008 at 21:56:17

No problem! Have an awesome weekend!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.500.000.000.000.0013.50

Ran 9 down the marathon course with some friends and added on some more. Felt pretty good. I havent been on the course in long time (I have been trying to avoid the downhill) but it was nice to be on it. Its one of my favorite runs.My foot is a little sore now. I never felt a thing the whole time but when I took  my shoes off and took a step, I could definetely feel some plantars. Been icing and stretching/massaging it. Avg pace 8:05

Comments
From linda10k on Sun, May 11, 2008 at 01:02:48

Awesome run! Hope your foot gets feeling better. You had some awesome miles this week. Hope you have a great weekend.

From Jody on Sun, May 11, 2008 at 03:42:28

Nice run! Take care of your foot! Have a great Mother's Day.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.003.000.000.000.0011.00

Hit snooze once and then my alarm never went off again. Ran out the door in a panic, didnt have time to stretch or grab my garmin, had intentions of going ten but only had time for 8 and that was pushing it. Felt crappy today, stomach was a mess, and body felt blahhhhhh! So glad I didnt sleep all the way through! Foot felt good yesterday but again after my run this morning it  now hurts again. Frustrating but as along as it doesnt hurt when i run,  I can deal with it.

PM weights and 3 mi on treadmill at gym.

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From Wildbull on Mon, May 12, 2008 at 13:49:21

Foot hurts? ouch! Hey Marci you would of won this weekend! you would of had no competition! and would of won a rafting trip! not planters is it?

From linda10k on Mon, May 12, 2008 at 13:55:58

At least you got out there. Great job! Hope your foot get feeling better.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.170.000.000.000.008.17

Felt better today on my run than monday (didnt get up yesterday morning and then didnt have time to go after work). My foot didnt hurt after todays run so thats good. Such a nice morning. Avg pace 7:31

Comments
From wildbull on Wed, May 14, 2008 at 10:26:14

Great run Marcie! your doing great! nice to be running with no pain. It sure makes running more enjoyable!

From Mike Warren on Wed, May 14, 2008 at 20:18:22

Awesome pace girl!! Glad your doing well.

From Christi on Thu, May 15, 2008 at 14:47:57

How's it going? What's next for you, WBR?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Easy six, had a very upset tummy! I am glad I had my friends to run with or it would have been a miserable run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
14.000.000.000.000.0014.00

Ran 6 with my friend Peg and then did my 8 miles loop. Felt so good today. Just took it pretty easy. Good Luck to everyone running Ogden tomorrow! The FRB are going to rock the race!!!

Avg pace 8:09

Comments
From Sunny on Fri, May 16, 2008 at 12:30:03

Great job with running all those miles! You sure do a great job at it and it shows!

From linda10k on Fri, May 16, 2008 at 14:32:49

Great job on your run this morning!

From WILDBULL on Fri, May 16, 2008 at 16:35:39

Marcie you are amazing. Keep it up!

From Mike Warren on Fri, May 16, 2008 at 22:29:07

Holy Miles!! Good job! I think I saw you running over by rezults. Looked like you were going pretty good to me.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Easy run with my friend Heidi today. Legs felt pretty fatigued today. Very nice morning but starting to get warmer earlier. No more going later on saturdays! Ran into Mike and his friend running, he looked like he was moving well. 

 

Comments
From Mike Warren on Sat, May 17, 2008 at 13:29:26

Good to see you today. Awesome job with your running. I am feeling better everyday. If I play it smart I will be on some long runs soon.

From MarcieJ on Sat, May 17, 2008 at 14:51:04

Sweet! You did not look like you were moving "painfully slow". Its good to see you out and I dont think you look out of shape either!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

I am going to copy Michelle and Josse and start blogging my goals for the week on sunday. I think that will help me stick to and accomplish them if I say (or write) them out loud.

1. NOT SLEEP IN Mon-Sat

2. 60 miles minimum

3. Mon and Wed get avg pace in the low 7's

4. For my own reasons I really feel I need to shed at least 5lbs so I will be working towards that with being more conscious of what goes in my mouth!

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From Jenn on Sun, May 18, 2008 at 23:31:11

I think that is a brilliant idea. I'm going to do it too :)

From MichelleL on Sun, May 18, 2008 at 23:42:31

Actually I don't normally do this. I have my goals in my Franklin planner. It's a good idea though. The weight should slowly and naturally go down with consistent weeks in the 60's. I have seen your pantries and know you are a health nut (in all the best of ways :) ), so don't stress about it.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Finally I didnt hit snooze and sleep in a few extra mintutes so I was able to get a full 10 in like I had planned! Wanted to run this route a little faster today but my legs were so tired today I just couldnt get myself moving like I wanted to. Reading all the race reports from Ogden has gotten be super excited about the summer races coming up and especially SG. Thought alot about my training on todays run and what I want to accomplish.

Avg pace 7:36, 1:16

Comments
From josse on Mon, May 19, 2008 at 10:41:33

Great job Marcie! I like writing down my goals on sunday because are more likely to accomplish it and I usually go beyond what I want for the week.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.750.000.000.000.005.75

Was out late last night watching my hubby play baseball ,some guys from his softball game played against the Roadrunners (the professional baseball team in SG) and oh I badly i wanted to sleep in but I prevailed and met my running group. Since I didnt get up earlier and run beforehand to get all my miles I am planning on stopping my the gym on the my way home from work and run 3 on the TM. Felt great today, no aches or pains.

Avg pace 8:15

Comments
From Christi on Tue, May 20, 2008 at 11:32:49

I like the Sunday goals post idea, I'm gonna try to remember that next Sunday. So I ran with your old beehive advisor (Carrie) last Saturday. How funny huh?

From linda10k on Tue, May 20, 2008 at 16:32:39

Great job on getting out instead of sleeping in. I don't have too many plans for the summer. We are going to Atlanta Georgia for 2 weeks. Other than that I will be at Sand Hollow Aquatic center swimming every afternoon while Jamie is busy at snow canyon getting the computers ready for next year. How about you?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Oh my wind! I wish I would have stayed in bed today, between the wind and my stomach giving me issues it was not my most favorite run. It seemed every direction I turned I was still running into a headwind and it was very warm this morning too. But enough of my complaining, I am glad I got it done! No watch today

Comments
From dave holt on Wed, May 21, 2008 at 18:27:46

That wind was all over the place today!

From Mike Warren on Wed, May 21, 2008 at 20:45:57

was there wind today? when you run as slow as me, you don't even notice it!

From andee on Thu, May 22, 2008 at 09:54:38

Way to push and finish even under miserable conditions. We are cold/rainy/windy today and it is our big day to go ride THOMAS THE TRAIN. I will try to get some pictures of Briggs flapping in excitement.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.750.000.000.000.005.75

Nice easy run, nothing exciting to report. Perfect weather today!

Comments
From wildbull on Thu, May 22, 2008 at 11:04:38

Hi Marci, looks like your doing great. I plan on running on june 7th 10 k then running utah summer games 10 k on the 13th. how about your self?

From Adam RW on Thu, May 22, 2008 at 16:50:27

So I guess I’m an activist at heart. I noticed we’ve only had 13 votes but 144 views and there are more of you out there. I know some people don’t use the discussion board of the blog so I’m posting this comment on everyone’s blog that has updated in the last few days or so to bring your attention to both the discussion section and the mileage board. Please read the discussion here (http://fastrunningblog.com/forum/index.php/topic,324.0.html) and then vote here (http://fastrunningblog.com/forum/index.php/topic,348.0.html) if you have an opinion. If you already voted, I am sorry about the “spam.” Thank you!

From Ruthie on Fri, May 23, 2008 at 11:30:54

We should get together for a run tomorrow! I'm flying out EARLY next Thursday, so it'll probably be the last chance for us to get together for a long time!

From MarcieJ on Fri, May 23, 2008 at 14:12:37

Ruth, I hope you mean saturday and not today (friday) I just got saw your comment this morning. If you meant sat I would love to run with you. Just call me and let me know. I will PM my cell in case you dont still have it.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.000.000.000.000.0013.00

Wow what a run, wind, rain, cold and THREE pottybreaks in the first 4  miles. I was about ready to quit and shortcut it home but I talked myself out of it, thank goodness for the blog or I probabaly would have. My running has come a long way since I joined the blog, I have really learned so much more about running and training and pushing through when you want to quit. Thanks to all you other bloggers!

 

Comments
From carrie on Fri, May 23, 2008 at 12:29:29

Like anything as trivial as weather has ever stopped you from doing anything! You are amazing babe!

From MichelleL on Sat, May 24, 2008 at 14:35:10

The need to return and report has kept me out on many runs. One of the great benefits of the blog. Your potty breaks sound like a MichelleL post. You might get people confused about what blog they're reading :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
18.000.000.000.000.0018.00

Since the weather is pretty cool outside I was able to sleep in a little later and then headed out. Did an out and back run, so 9 out and 9 back. Pretty boring but oh well. My left hip got some sharp pain around mile 10 and had to stop and stretch. Its has done it before but not for a couple years. Feels like its catching and it needs to pop. Went away after stretching. Had a couple pottybreaks and then saw Steve H. and stopped and chatted for a few minutes and then headed on home. Overall felt pretty decent. Avg pace 7:43

Comments
From josse on Sat, May 24, 2008 at 14:20:53

Good job you got your 60 for the week!

From MichelleL on Sat, May 24, 2008 at 14:33:02

I'm glad you were able to sleep in a little. It might be your last chance for a while, but hopefully you'll be able to sneak these in occasionally. Watch that hip! I hope it is just one of those wierd pains that comes just for one run then goes away.

From Ally Holt on Sat, May 24, 2008 at 15:04:44

Marci, you are always so consistent and so great! great job on your miles this week. What is your next race?

From Ryan on Sun, May 25, 2008 at 19:29:45

Sweet blog. I wish I could have been there with you in SG chasin' sub-3, but the lottery did not pan out -- even though my parents live in SG! You look like an fun one to track this summer. Keep up the hard work.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.500.000.000.000.0012.50

So nice not to have to go to work today!!!Went out about 8:00, nice overcast with a few sprinles here and there. Felt rather sluggish on this run, ate too much last night and paid for it this morning! Forgot to blog my goals for the week yesterday. So this week I want to hit again min.60 miles and on tues/thurs I need to get up earlier and get a few extra miles in (3.5)before I meet my group, and get one hard/fast run in either wed or friday, oh yes I want to incorporate some hill repeats one day as well.

avg pace 7:40

Comments
From Mike Warren on Mon, May 26, 2008 at 12:03:31

Wasn't today just perfect weather to run! Good goals for the week. Mine are a little different, just stay healthy.

From Jody on Mon, May 26, 2008 at 17:18:03

Great goals for this week. Sounds like you had a good run today. Hope all is well.

From James on Mon, May 26, 2008 at 22:40:29

That was me that passed you twice today. We were down visiting some family the last couple of days. I would have run with you but you looked to focused with that IPOD on for any company!

From linda10k on Tue, May 27, 2008 at 00:31:32

Great goals for this week. It was a great morning to run. Wouldn't it be nice if the whole month of June was like this.

From MarcieJ on Tue, May 27, 2008 at 09:54:14

James,

I thought that was you the first time I passed ya. I would have gladly taken human company over the IPOD anyday!!! Hope you had a fun weekend in SG

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.750.000.000.000.005.75

Easy run with my friend Peg, felt good to be out.  Avg pace 8:19

Comments
From wildbull on Tue, May 27, 2008 at 12:26:50

hey Marcie, i have some pictures of you if you want me to email them to you give me your e-mail address.

good work getting up!

From jody on Tue, May 27, 2008 at 19:09:38

Very nice job! I am very excited for you guys to come up - It has been so long since we have seen you!

From Christi on Tue, May 27, 2008 at 22:17:58

Great goals for the week! You inspire me!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.203.000.000.000.0011.20

Yeahhhh! Had an awesome run today cuz I got to run with Ruth for 6 of it. I wish she was going to be here all summer so I could run with her a reg basis but she is going to have a blast in Somoa. So ran 6 with Ruth a mod pace and then i added on, I was cutting it close on time so had to push towards the end, had a 7:14, 7:07, and 7:06. Had lots of uphill on todays run. Felt great, lots of energy and a beautiful morning, wore a long sleeve today.

Avg pace 7:39

Comments
From wildbull on Wed, May 28, 2008 at 12:29:30

your looking great with the miles! The pace is kicking too. Mike would say yeehaaa! I am all registered with hobble creek.

From Ruthie on Wed, May 28, 2008 at 18:00:51

Thanks for slowing down to run with me, it was lots of fun to run with you! You're such an awesome runner!

From Mike Warren on Wed, May 28, 2008 at 23:10:15

Marcie, its Yeehaaw! Hey, great run you are doing awesome!

From Christi on Wed, May 28, 2008 at 23:39:03

Wow- what a pace today! Nice!

From Christi on Thu, May 29, 2008 at 00:06:31

You run in Mizunos don't you? How many miles can you get out of them? I realized I'm almost up to 500, but they still feel good.

From Lybi on Thu, May 29, 2008 at 00:27:36

I am impressed with those speedy miles! Do you ever run 5Ks? What is your 5K PR?

Great job as always! You are so consistent with these higher mileage days.

From MarcieJ on Thu, May 29, 2008 at 10:01:46

Christi,

yes i run in mizunos, i never kept track of how many miles, although it would be easy now to check the mileage board. I just switch them about every 4 ms now since I have been doing higher mileage but before that I would go 6 ms in them. I can tell when they have had it but feet start to ache a little.

Lybi,

Crazy but I have never done a 5k, I know I should but I always end up signing up for the longer distances.It would be good to do a couple though.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.502.000.000.000.009.50

Got up early and did 4 before my group run, meant for it to be all easy but had a couple potty breaks so had to push a little to get to the corner on time, so  had a 6:51 and 7:00 min/mile. Well there was no one to meet me at the corner, waited for a few minutes and then ran to my house to check my phone and see if anyone had texted, nope so I decided to go a different direction and ran into my friend from Logan that used to run with us here, we had just missed each other at the corner(I didnt know she was in town) so I was able to have someone to run with and especially excited it was her!  Just took it easy and caught up on life.

Comments
From linda10k on Thu, May 29, 2008 at 11:55:36

You amaze me at how many miles you run each and every day! I'll just have to start calling you the energizer bunny. :-) Great job on your run! If you do the 10k on the 7th we'll see you there.

From jody on Thu, May 29, 2008 at 20:14:17

Great job again! Can't wait to see you guys in a few weeks!

From MichelleL on Thu, May 29, 2008 at 23:02:30

You're on track for your 60. Good job!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
14.000.000.000.000.0014.00

Ran 10.3 miles with Peg, Heidi and Tia, went by very fast with the company. avg pace 8:43

Then i added on another loop that is 2.5, along that route is a long steep hill, so I ran upand down it twice (in preparation of WBR)  and that added 1.5 miles, felt really good today. I hoping to meet up with the running club tomorrow and get a little faster run in.

Comments
From Runnman on Fri, May 30, 2008 at 13:48:27

I really like Anytime fitness. It's so close to home. $about $25.00 a month. Tell them I sent you.

Ken

From josse on Fri, May 30, 2008 at 20:31:40

Great job on getting the miles in. If you have time when you come for the WBR we should get together for lunch or a run or something.

From Jody on Fri, May 30, 2008 at 23:02:41

I agree about the cabin - if not I think that we should try to get a hotel. I wonder if Jay has enough Marriott points to get us a comp room. If not, I still would rather be closer than staying in SL.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.357.000.000.000.0017.35

Ran with the club, Steve H, Wildbull, Holt and Logan. They were just taking it easy today so I was able to hang with them without blowing a lung. Ran about the first 7 with them and then add to stop to use the bathroom and was there for awhile, thankfully I brought my ipod so I was able to have some music while I climbed up Snow Canyon. I absolutely love this run. My legs felt awesome and I really felt I was moving up it at a pretty good pace. Got to the top and started down the marathon course and I could see the guys up ahead and I felt great so I made a run at it to try to catch them, just as I was really starting to close the gap (mile 14) I had to stop for the bathroom again, but this time I had to trek off into the back country to find a spot where I could have some privacy. After that I stop I slowed down a little, starting to feel sick to my stomach, and i think i was dehydrated too. I was very happy with todays run, my legs felt incredibly fresh! (6:52,7:13,7:12, 6:36, 7:17, 7:14, 7:12) these were some of my faster miles, the last 7 of the run.

avg pace 7:50

Ok and I also vowed my would never do this but I am going to start posting my weight once a week to keep me accountable. (I ate too much junk last night so hopefully this will help me not to that during this training season!)

109.8lbs

Comments
From MichelleL on Sat, May 31, 2008 at 12:55:22

Great workout! And you hit 70 miles! You can handle some junk food if you are running that much! 109.8 eh? Not 110, but 109.8! I should get a digital scale.

From MarcieJ on Sat, May 31, 2008 at 13:00:44

I like my digital one, its right on with the one at the gym and my dr's office.It does body fat too but I dont think that feature is accurate at all!

From linda10k on Sat, May 31, 2008 at 14:44:54

Awesome run! Have a great weekend.

From Jody on Sat, May 31, 2008 at 18:19:06

You are much braver than I am! I need the accountability but would never dare post my weight. Great splits on the last part! Have a great weekend!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

I would like to hit around 65-70 mi this week. I am probably most likely running a 10k on sat with no goals in mind, it will just be a way to get a good tempo run in. I canceled my gym membership yesterday cuz I just wasnt using it enough anymore.(running 60-70 mi week just doesnt allow for much of anything else:)  Now I will be doing all my toning at home with free weights and my exercise ball.  (MWF).

Comments
From josse on Sun, Jun 01, 2008 at 11:54:08

That is the way I do it, but sometimes I miss going to the gym to do it. It seems like you get more done at the gym.

From Keri on Sun, Jun 01, 2008 at 21:29:55

Thanks for your comment. Yes, I'm running Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, MN on June 21st. It will be my third. I'm a mid-packer but trying to improve.

I enjoyed reading some of your blog.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.300.000.000.000.0010.30

Took me about 6 mi to finally feel warmed up. Had an ache/pinch in my shoulder most of the run. Lots warmer today. Avg pace 7:46

Comments
From wildbull on Mon, Jun 02, 2008 at 10:59:50

it felt like summer this morning. not the cool mornings we have had. Summer cooking is here. here comes MR treadmill!

From Mike Warren on Mon, Jun 02, 2008 at 18:09:29

Yeehaaw! Very Nice job!

From Jody on Mon, Jun 02, 2008 at 18:37:08

Great Job! I noticed the heat up here today as well. I talked to my Mom about the cabin and she said that it is Jim's weekend but he will probably be gone and it is a real possibility. She said to plan on it for right now. Maybe Andee can come and just hang out for the night with us.

From MarcieJ on Mon, Jun 02, 2008 at 23:12:50

Cool that sounds great! That would be fun to have Andee, she will be about ready to pop by then:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.750.000.000.000.005.75

Slept a little longer and just met up with peg, heidi and tia to run our reg route. Nice morning. Felt ok but not awesome like I would have liked! If I have time after Cubby Scouts tonight then I may try to get back out but will see:) Avg pace 8:16

Comments
From Jody on Wed, Jun 04, 2008 at 00:13:43

Sleep is a good thing! Hope the cub scouts went well.

From Mik'L on Wed, Jun 04, 2008 at 09:30:17

You are doing so good! Good luck getting the mileage goal this week! And have fun at the 10K...I wish I could do it!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.250.000.000.000.0010.25

Holy Moly! It was so warm this morning. Was not prepared for this just quite yet. Oh well better get used to it. Again not feeling the greatest today, wanted to cut it short so bad!

Avg pace 7:36

Comments
From MichelleL on Wed, Jun 04, 2008 at 10:50:46

Nice run! I guess it wasn't raining down there? You didn't run the miles you wanted to yesterday, so running shorter today would have been detrimental. The base you put in now will be a big determinate on how you do in St. G. The way we mentally toughen is to not cut runs short just because we want to, and not sleep in if our only time to run is in the morning. So good job on being tough mentally and not cutting the run short!

From Benn on Wed, Jun 04, 2008 at 11:47:52

Sweat run! and You weren't taking it slow either! Way to gut it out, Marcie!

From Wildbull on Wed, Jun 04, 2008 at 12:47:11

i was looking at your pics. Man your legs are awesome. those alone would scare the timid! muscle. pure power. way to get out the miles.

From MarcieJ on Wed, Jun 04, 2008 at 18:01:46

THanks Michelle! I need comments like yours to remind me of what I need to be doing and slacking does not help! Please keep them coming!

THanks Benn, hope your training is going well!

Wildbull-my legs, I have never really liked (granted they are the size/height of a tree stump) but April told me i have perfect muscle structure so I am beginning to like them more. THank you!

From Jody on Wed, Jun 04, 2008 at 20:28:50

Way to get 10 today! Some days are definitely harder than others - in my case it is the entire week!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.070.000.000.000.0010.07

Got up earlier (whoohoo!) and got four miles in before meeting up with my friend heidi for our usually run. Legs felt trashed on the first 4 (pushed the pace a little to get all 4 in), I did squats and lunged last night and today they were feeling the effects. On the next six we took it really easy, my friend was not feeling well, so that was very nice. Signed up for the Speedster 10k on sat. So hopefully my legs feel a little better by then. Still planning on a little longer run tomorrow, even though its the day before a race but I mostly am running it to just get a good tempo in. Oh and today I had to wear a long sleee shirt, it was cold and windy. Crazy how the weather can change so fast!

Avg pace 8:16

Comments
From Lybi on Thu, Jun 05, 2008 at 10:01:47

Good luck on your race on Sat.! I will look forward to reading your race report, ya speed demon!

From MichelleL on Thu, Jun 05, 2008 at 10:47:54

Good job waking up early to get the miles in. Though it seems hard, it's the easiest and surest way to get them done. I agree with just training through your race on Saturday, most races should just be an opportunity for a great workout.

From linda10k on Thu, Jun 05, 2008 at 11:06:16

Jamie and I will be doing the Speedster10k on saturday also. Not too excited about the out and back twice. Didn't read about the race very carefully just wanted to do a race in June.

It was a bit chilly this morning. Had to put on a long sleeved shirt as well. Wouldn't mind every morning like that without the wind.

You did a fantastic job of getting out early and getting those extra miles in.

Maybe we can get a group together and go see Twilight.

From Jody on Thu, Jun 05, 2008 at 23:56:16

Very Nice Job! Getting up earlier is not easy to do and should be rewarded well - Not quite sure what that is. Sounds like you had a good run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
14.300.000.000.000.0014.30

Ran an easy ten with my friends Peg and Heidi. I then debated on adding on, my legs were pretty tired but I wanted to hit 50 today so I would only have to run 10 tomorrow to hit 60. I always have a hard time adding miles after a race. I decided to add today and just take it really easy. Tomorrow I will run from my house to the race start (about 2 miles) and then run home after the race.

Avg pace 8:44

Comments
From MichelleL on Fri, Jun 06, 2008 at 11:03:39

Good luck on your race tomorrow. And good call keeping the pace easy on your easy day. Tomorrow you'll have the need for speed!

From dave holt on Fri, Jun 06, 2008 at 11:11:37

See you at the race tomorrow.

From andee on Fri, Jun 06, 2008 at 11:41:06

GOOD LUCK in your race tomorrow. You'll be great!!

From Cal on Fri, Jun 06, 2008 at 11:48:57

Run well in your race!

From MarcieJ on Fri, Jun 06, 2008 at 15:31:56

THanks everyone-it should be a treat of run-double out and back!!!

From Jody on Fri, Jun 06, 2008 at 16:41:28

Good Luck! You will do awesome!

Race: Speedster 10k (6.43 Miles) 00:44:02, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.776.430.000.000.0012.20

Oh what a morning! I woke up in a horrible mood and really did not want to go run a race. Ask my hubby, I was a just little onry this morning (poor guy he puts up with alot!).

But anyways I ran to the race start, passed Dave Holt on the way and ran some with him before the race. I did 4.18 miles to warmup and the whole time I am thinking "how in the world am I going to run any faster than what I am going right now!" which was around an 8min/mile. My legs were so tired and felt trashed. Started the race, it was a double out and back-it was a challenging course mentally and physically. It was fairly flat with some some rollers on the trail and it was pretty warm. My garmin ended up measuring long, along with everyone elses. Measured 6.43 mi's. I defintely did not push myself as hard as i could have. I had no other girls around me and I lost motivation and my legs were jello. I am kinda embarressed of my time but its my own fault for not being tougher out there. It was fun to see Logan, Steve, Clyde and Bill helping with the race. It was definetely stranger to not see them running in the race. Thank you for all your help with the race guys and for not letting us get lost on the course!

Here are my splits:

1.6:38

2. 6:52

3. 6:48

4. 6:54

5.7:08 (got too comfy here)

6: 6:49

.43 was 2:51 @6:40 pace.

avg pace was 6:51

Ran 1.59 cool down with Dustin, was planning on running home but my husband came to the finish and I gave in a got a ride home.

Comments
From Logan on Sat, Jun 07, 2008 at 12:50:40

Good race today.

From josse on Sat, Jun 07, 2008 at 13:01:07

Great job! It is hard to race in a bad mood, I now that is what I did today as well. But it is always satisfying when you finish and 1st for that matter.

From Jody on Sat, Jun 07, 2008 at 13:02:25

Great Job! You did fantastic! Way to get a win!

From MichelleL on Sat, Jun 07, 2008 at 14:19:37

You didn't taper for the race, you wanted a good workout, and you got one. Assuming the race was long, you ran an average 6:50 pace for almost 6.5 miles, so that is a great tempo workout. That mile 5 is always a hard one for me, but you didn't slow down too much. Good job Marcie!

From Jon on Sat, Jun 07, 2008 at 15:38:39

Congrats on the win!

From dave holt on Sat, Jun 07, 2008 at 20:25:40

I felt the same way as you during the race... hard to focus. Good job anyway.

From Brent on Sat, Jun 07, 2008 at 22:12:45

MarcieJJJJ - a win is a win, 300 commando points. You could have packed it in, you did not.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Dustin on Sat, Jun 07, 2008 at 22:27:19

Good job today, with not much competition. I plan on being there Tuesday morning, but if I don't show up then you'll know I lost the fight with the pillow.

From Walter on Sun, Jun 08, 2008 at 18:57:18

Nice Job! what an awesome race to dominate like that! throw some special quick pixie dust up this way wont you? Hope to see you in WBR!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.550.000.000.000.0010.55

Running late this morning, so cant type much. Right leg felt messed up today though!

avg pace 7:38

Comments
From wildbull on Mon, Jun 09, 2008 at 10:04:18

Great job getting up. Mondays are my danger day. have to be careful about injuries. good job on the race saturday.

From linda10k on Mon, Jun 09, 2008 at 13:11:19

Nice run this morning. Hope your leg feels better.

From Jody on Mon, Jun 09, 2008 at 18:53:50

Hope there is nothing serious with your leg! Very nice run however!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
17.000.000.000.000.0017.00

The Wildbull was so nice and met me at 4:30 this morning so I could get a long run in before flying out to Dallas to stay with my sister. I owe him big time! THanks Bill! Felt very fatigue for the first  9 mi, granted 5 mi of it was up Snow Canyon. I struggled bad today, although looking at my pace up the canyon it wasnt really that slow for me, but it sure felt like it. Then at the top and coming down the marathon course I got a HORRIBLE pain/cramp/side stitch and i could bearly move. It took so much focus and concentration to just finish. (and I HAD to be back by a certain time, so that didnt help the situation.) IT hurt so bad at times it would literally take my breath away and I would feel like I was going to throw up. I have never ever had a side stitch/cramp hurt that bad. I have never been happier to finish a run. Glad its done but now I feel not so hot.... Ran into mike warren the last four and ran with him too, good to see him. avg pace 8:00...HOLY MOLY just looked and the time and I am going to be late for work!!!!!

Comments
From Shauna on Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 10:20:59

Have fun in Dallas-I spent 11 years of my childhood there! Where does your sister live?

From MichelleL on Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 10:24:48

Good job on the long run. I'm sorry you got a bad side stitch, but you worked through it. It's good practice for the weird things that happen in a marathon. You aren't likely to get a side stitch as bad as that one.

From MarcieJ on Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 11:33:32

Shauna

She lives in Coleyville (spell?). She just moved there a year from the east coast and is having hard time adjusting. I am excited to see her and my nephew!

Michelle,

THanks, it is good to push through. Makes you appreciate when you feel good. I had a side ache back in 2006 the whole SG marathon-but not as bad as today!

From dave holt on Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 17:20:56

Good job getting out Marcie - they all can't be great ones! Plus you were with Bill so what do you expect. Have fun in the Lone Star State.

From Jody on Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 19:05:24

Very nice job!! You definitely put for the extra effort today. Have a safe trip and a great time and we get to see you next week!

From Shauna on Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 23:45:06

Yes, I can see how Texas would be quite an adjustment from...anywhere! It's an interesting place. Great effort today, by the way!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.200.000.000.000.0010.20

Got into Dallas and to my sisters very late last night. Didnt get to bed til well after midnight and I knew I had to get up early and get out running because the LOW here is 78-79 degrees and humid. Was worried that i would be way to tired to get up and get going and i didnt want to have to run on the treadmill. I didnt sleep very well and woke up before 7am here, got ready and headed out. HOT, HUMID and WINDY! Wanted to just run 5 out and 5 back, but the road i went out  on hit a freeway intersection about mile 2.5, so I started turning and running out and then would head back to the same road i started on. Its always fun to run in new areas! Legs were DEAD today!!!! (combination of long run yesterday and little sleep). I will have to go a little eaIrlier tomorrow to try to beat the heat. I think I lost a gallon of sweat! Good preparation for WBR for when I am running in the heat of the day! avg pace 8:04

Comments
From MichelleL on Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 11:12:12

Great job getting out there in the humidity. It's hard to run well when travelling but you did awesome today. Keep it up.

From Wildbull on Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 11:19:52

Marcie, just don't let lost in Dallas! great to hear your not backing off.

From Jody on Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 11:26:00

Great job! Glad you made it safe. Always hard to run when you do not know the lay of the land. Have a great trip!

From andee on Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 14:26:25

Glad you made it safely to Texas. Have a wonderful time with Mindy. Hopefully we'll get a chance to see you when you come up for the WBR.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.300.000.000.000.0011.30

My sisters neighbor told me a route that I could run that I could hook onto a trail that ran along the road and i could go out 5 and come back 5. So last night we clocked it up to the walmart and it was 4.4 so I knew I needed to just run a little further down the trail. So glad we clocked it because I must not have  turned my garmin off yesterday and so it was dead this morning. I took my cell phone so I would have a clock and then when I got to walmart I ran for approx 8-9min so I would get another mile and then turned around. I will run it tomorrow and make adjustments to my mi's if its off any. So MUGGY and a headwind the whole way back, ugghhhh! Its nice not to have stress about time though and having to get back to get to work. Legs were still pretty dead today, went to bed super late again and woke up with a sore throat on monday and its still pretty sore today.Been dosing up on the emergen "c" all week!!!

Comments
From Benn on Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 12:53:14

Dang you are logging some sick mileage. Good job on the 10+ milers! Rock on sista!

From Jody on Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 21:34:49

Way to run in the muggy heat! Hope you are having a great time. Tell Mindy hi for me.

BTW - We saw Garrett and the guys on TV at the game last night. We Tivo'd it so we will have to show you next week.

From MarcieJ on Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 23:25:34

THanks Benn, its about time i start loggin some good miles, it helps when you dont have to go to work.

Jody-thats so SWEET, i cant wait to see it, it sounds like they are having a good time!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.300.000.000.000.0011.30

So my run yesterday ended up being a tiny bit longer than I thought. I always like when ends up being longer than shorter. And I can I just say how bad I HATE the weather here!! If i had to run in humidity everyday I think I might just quit. I had ambitions of trying to do a 3 mi tempo run today because there are some flat areas but it was so muggy and hot this morning there was no way. I felt so suffocated!! My shorts/shirt were soaking wet after my run. But I do have a nice little tan going:) Even going a little earlier does not help. Right now I am so thankful for the blog and the whole different mindset I have as far as running goes because a year ago I would have really cut my run short or just went to the gym with my sis and got on the elipitical. And today I was thankful for the wind when it would come up because it would at least give me some fresh air and cool me off at times.

Avg pace 7:36

Comments
From jtshad on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 11:36:13

Great mileage this week and good job getting out in the heat (keep working on the tan, too). It is so funny that you are having heat wave issues and up north a ways we had a snow storm this week and are praying for it to hit 70!

From MarcieJ on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 11:44:44

THa sounds so much better, crazy weather but refreshing!(I am in dallas right now visiting my sis).

From Bethany on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 12:17:39

Way to push through the tough change in climate. I hear ya on humidity and wish I could say the same about a tan. You blow my mind with your pace. Way to run!

From linda10k on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 20:02:25

Kudo's for running that many miles while on vacation with the heat and humidity.

I'll probably be saying the same thing next month when I'm in Atlanta.

Have fun with your sister.

From Jody on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 23:05:04

This weather will make St. George seem like a piece of cake!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.650.000.000.000.0010.65

ANother muggy run but by far the least warm and muggy since I have been here. Passesd about 50 runners on the trail. I guess there is a store here called Lukes Locker and they set up runs on sat mornings and you can go certain distances depending on how far you need to go for your training. They had jugs of water and powerade set up for the group. Next time I come here to visit I will have hook up with them on sat. It looked like they had every level of runner. Sore throat is still present, went to bed a lot earlier last night then the past 5 and tomorrow i can sleep in.

Avg pace 7:36

Comments
From josse on Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 14:22:16

Great week Marcie! and on vaction too. Make sure we hook up when you come to your cabin up Provo canyon in July:)

From Jody on Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 14:46:05

Great job again!! Hope you get feeling better and have a safe trip home.

From Christi on Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 00:07:11

Hope you had a great time with your sister! You did a great job getting in some serious runs while on vacation! I read where you called the humidity "suffocating" that's exactly how I felt in Florida!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.000.000.000.000.0012.00

Got to SG about 1am and was able to sleep in a little since I didnt have to be to work til 11:30, so got out about 8am. I love the dry heat vs humidity. Felt exhausted today. I am sunburned so my tank top was driving me crazy and just felt uncomfortable.

avg pace 7:36, now I got to get everything washed and packed again for WBR. So excited!

Comments
From andee on Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 17:43:36

Glad you had a nice trip to Texas. I bet it feels good to be home even if it's only for a few days. Good luck with the relay this weekend.

From Wildbull on Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 17:44:40

if you were a guy you could take that think off. so sorry. Hey glad your back. good luck at WRB. I hope to see you there. no lapping the Wildbull!

From Jody on Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 21:46:08

Glad you made it home safe and sound! Can't wait to see you guys!!

From linda10k on Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 13:51:27

Good luck with the race!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.250.000.000.000.0010.25

So mad about yesterday. I must have been exhausted because I slept right through my alarm clock. I use my cell phone on vibrate for my alarm (I usually wake up before it goes off on my own) but somehow it got knocked off my dresser and I didnt even hear it! Had toomany things going on last night to make it out. So a very unintentional and not wanted goose egg for me on tues.

Anyways today was pretty nice morning. Right quad was very tight, no pain just felt very stiff. Legs still pretty tired, not fresh feeling at all. Probably wont hit 60 this week but thats ok I think I need a lower mileage week and then go back up next week. Need to get into April next week as well.

Comments
From josse on Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:19:15

I am right there with you on that not so fresh feeling.

From wildbull on Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 13:44:39

the heat is killing me. Help me im melting! looking forward to getting out of the fire this weekend. See you up there. Time to Relax!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.004.000.000.000.0011.00

Ran 4 faster miles before meeting Heidi, then ran 6 with her and then added on one more mile. Legs sore from squats and lunges. Off to SLC tonight for WBR!

Comments
From Jon on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 10:13:23

Good luck with the relay- are you on an elite women's team?

From Jody on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 10:13:51

Great job! Can't wait until you get here. Let us know what time you think you will arrive. Drive safe!

From wildbull on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:24:49

have a great time marcie.

From jtshad on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:28:45

Drive safely.

From MarcieJ on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 14:06:57

I will call you when we leave jody, do you maybe want to run in the morning (really early:). I will call and discuss it with you.

Jon:No , I am running with a team I ran with last year. Just some really good friends that I went to school with and her brothers friends.(Cal is on the same team as I)

From Christi on Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 10:08:30

Can't wait to read the WBR report. Good luck & HAVE A TON OF FUN!

Race: Wasatch Back Realy (181 Miles) 24:33:15, Place overall: 39, Place in age division: 2
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.0013.400.000.000.0013.40

Van 1 (runner 5) Corporate Mixed

First Leg Avons Pass 7.4 mi Very Hard (what a beast). Avg pace for this run was 8:21 and time 1:00:33-gps measured short at 7.24. I dont know if I lost signal for a little bit or if the leg was short. Felt great on this run, and was pumped up. Passed about a dozen runners. Was warm but nothing compared to the humidity I ran in last week in Dallas. Very dusty-took about a whole pack of baby wipes to clean the dirt off me. Splits were 7:20, 7:46, 8:11, 8:19, 8:30, 8:39, 9:40 and last .24 took 2:01 min. Got slower and slower but was climbing and climbing.

Second Leg(17) 5.9Moderate  Started this leg about 9pm so the weather was perfect! Felt awesome on this run and the scenery was gorgeous. Passed another dozen or more runners. Avg pace was 7:22  and time was 44:17, it felt so much faster when I was running but I think my legs were getting worn out. Splits 7:06, 7:25, 7:18, 7:16, 7:29, 7:39. After this went to Rockport and tried to sleep, got about one hour of restless sleep. One of the girls in our van got really sick to her stomach and asked me to maybe switch our last legs. (she was runner 1). So I couldnt fall asleep afraid that we would miss the boys phone call and I would have to just jump up and run.

Had lots of laughs and a great time, I really have the best team!!!!

 

Took 2 hours of time from last year thanks to speedy Cal and Andy!

Race: Wasatch Back Relay (181 Miles) 24:33:15, Place overall: 39, Place in age division: 2
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.605.600.000.000.009.20

Van 1 Runner 5 (Corporate Coed Division)

3rd leg 5.6 mi (Hard but didnt feel like it), one of the girls got very sick to stomach, so we switched our last legs so she would have more time to recover and would have an easier run. She was runner 1. Felt crappy on this run, had bad side stitches from the start that never went away. Man I am getting alot of these lately and my abs stayed sore from it all saturday and sunday! avg pace was 8:10

Then i ran the last leg of van 1 with my teamate to get a few extra miles, wanted to do 5 more so I would hit 60 mi but i was DONE.

After this we went to one of the girls cabins in Midway and showered and then went to the finish line, saw FRB blue team at the finish and talked to Dustin and Steve for awhile. My team ran in and then both FRB teams were right behind us (obvisoulsley they started way after us). It was fun to see them all even though I just gave most a quick smile and wave before I took off to head back to Jodys to sleep. Had to get some gas in park city and I saw this all nautral frozen yogurt shop. You filled up your own and then they charged you by the ounce. Didnt really look at the price per ounce. So I just filled up a small cup and it was SEVEN dollars. Good thing I was really too tired to care and it tasted so dang good!! Fell asleep in the car ride home and then slept for about 3 hours at Jodys. Showered again and got ready and then went to Cafe Rio and it tasted so good! (after eating Peanut butter and honey sandwiches, almonds and fruits) Felt good to get some substance in me. Then got chocolate licorice and ate alot of it! Yummm!

So sad its over for another year!

 

Comments
From Ruthie on Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 05:47:10

That's the leg I ran last year (5)!!! Awesome job on your runs!

From James on Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 12:57:21

Hope you had fun this weekend!

From Christi on Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 00:55:11

WBR sounds so fun! I hope to do it someday! Did you guys get a cool award for 2nd place?

From MarcieJ on Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 11:11:07

Thanks Ruthie and James-I had an awesome time.

Christi- I hope you get to do it too! Its by far my favorite race. I dont know if we got a cool award, I left right after we finished.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

So I am at work and still have not had time to add to my race report and I did not get my run in this morning. You could have not paid me to get out of bed to run this morning.I feel hashed, my eyes are so tired they hurt!I didnt nap at all yesterday and slept horrible sat and sunday night.  The past 2 weeks have really caught up with me. I will get to bed early tonight and be back at it tomorrow. Legs are not sore or tired from this weekend so thats good but feel a little twinge in my hamstring. Plan on hitting over 60 mi this week.

I did get my house scrubbed down  tonight  after not being  home much over the past 2 weeks! That felt much better than getting a run in today!

Comments
From Wildbull on Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 15:36:04

it was Nice to see you Marci at the Relay. Wish i could of said Hello. It was a killer as far as getting sleep.

From Jody on Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 23:14:28

A clean house is a good thing - I need one. Hopefully soon!

It was so great to see you guys. Hope Garrett's back is still doing okay.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.300.000.000.000.0010.30

Felt good to get out and run. Ran 4 on my own and the rest with Peg and Heidi. Right leg quad and hamstring felt a little stiff. Avg pace 8:02

Comments
From wildbull on Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 15:03:34

take it easy marci! How did your team do on the relay! you looked pretty solid coming into the school.

From Jody on Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 19:52:46

Very nice job!! Hope the leg is doing okay.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.100.000.000.000.008.10

I wish I didnt have to go to work today so I could just crawl back into bed. Felt like I was still asleep the first couple miles. Legs felt very tired today and my leg is still feeling pretty tight. (getting deep tissue on sat). 2 bathroom breaks was the only eventful thing that happened. avg pace 7:45

plan for the rest of the week is 10 on thurs, 12 on friday and 20 on sat. with weights/core tonight and friday. (and hopefully find some time to sit down and blog some comments. i just havent had time the past couple weeks)

 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
14.500.000.000.000.0014.50

I was a bad bad girl yesterday and didnt run. I know its two times in a week but I really felt like my body needed the rest, feeling a little burned out.

TOday was great, my bestest running friend (started running with her 10 yrs ago and ran my first marathon with her too) Cheri came and ran with me. She got mono 3 weeks before SG marathon last year and then got another flareup in January. She is finally feeling good enough to come and run with me. SHe did great, we had a great pace and it was so good to run with her. SHe tells the greatest stories and we have had some crazy race experiences together. I am so glad she will be able to train with me for SG. I cant imagine SG marathon training with out her. This truly made my week after feeling so crappy all week.

Ran 1.10 miles on my own and then 5.3 with CHeri and then 8.10 on my own. Right leg is still pretty tight, I hate when it feels like this but see April tomorrow and then I am determined to have an awesome running week next week!

current weight 110

 

Comments
From Logan on Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 17:17:14

Marcie,

My parent's address is 3088 Windmill Drive in Santa Clara. Drive on Sunset heading towards Gunlock. Turn right at the light at the Sinclair gas station and follow that road up into Santa Clara Heights. (Chevron is on the left and Sinclair is on the right.) Follow that road which is a little curvy and go all the way to the 4-way stop sign. Turn right at the stop sign and go 3 streets down. Take the 3rd street on the left (Windmill). Their house is on the right side of the road. Look for a maroon Subaru wagon and our gold Hyundai Elantra with all of the stickers on it. If you have questions, call me = 801-391-7859. We are meeting at 5am and running Utah Hill.

From MarcieJ on Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 21:52:09

Thanks Logan! I will see you tomorrow!

From linda10k on Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 13:06:37

Its okay to be bad and take it easy! :-P

Have a great weekend. I'll be thinking about you while I'm running in the humidity next week.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.759.750.000.000.0019.50

Ran with Bill, Dave, Logan and Hayden...well....more like I ran behind them the whole time. Good thing I took my ipod along:) Drove out to Utah hill and drove 10 miles down. We ran up Utah Hill for 10 miles (well I turned around a quarter mile early cuz dave brought my water with him and so there was no reason for my to run the last quarter mile) This was a tough run...as I was trudging along I told myself you can turn around at 8 miles and then I got thinking and I told myself no you can turn around at 9 cuz 18 is much better number than 16 and then when I got to 9 I said no way I have to go all the way cuz i need my water or i will die out here. That is a tough climb!!! Going down felt like heaven and I was so proud of seeing what I had just ran up! I have never ran up it, only down.

Here are my miles coming down, felt awesome, just very hot! 6:23, 6:41, 6:35, 6:31, 6:44, 6:47, 7:00, 7:11, 7:10- started to get pretty tired towards the end. But a good tempo for me.  Saw April after and she worked out some good knots in my quad, hamstring and calf. My right quad going up the hill was burning so bad and i felt like I was dragging it along. Note to self I cant go 2 months btween massages.

Thanks guys for letting me come! You always boost my confidence!

Comments
From MichelleL on Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 15:40:16

Sounds like a great run!

From Mik'L on Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 15:40:19

Great run Marcie! Way to stick with those crazy guys! I've decided April is my new best friend! I feel like I can't go 2 weeks without seeing her, let alone 2 months! :)

From dave holt on Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 16:56:37

You did great - you blow my mind every time you run with us!

From wildbull on Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 23:40:04

your an amazing runner Marci. I see a PR at Bryce.

From Jody on Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 11:45:41

WOW! Great run today!! You did a fantastic job!

From andee on Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 19:01:40

Sounds like a hard run and you did great! I can't even imagine how hot it must be down there. Say hi to Garrett.

From Mike Warren on Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 20:43:10

Great job, that is a brutal run! I can see an awesome STGM for you this year!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.050.000.000.000.009.05

Very very very sore! Combination from saturdays run and deep tissue massage on my legs. Whewww have not been this sore for a very long time. Slow easy run today.

avg pace 8:02

This is for my own personal benefit, but I am going to try blogging what I eat so I can better track what I eat and how it makes me feel with my running. I try to keep track at home with writing it down but it makes more sense to just have it incorporated with my running blog. I do eat alot of the same things esp. breakfast and lunch. Dinner is where i swtich it up more, except tues and thurs are usually allways the same thing.

B: 7:45 am, 1 cup kashi go lean cereal, 1/4 c dried blueberries, 4 strawberries sliced, 1/2 van. soymilk

L: 12:30 salad with 2 oz turkey, mixed greens, peas, carrots, tomoto, cucumber sunflower seeds, 1 nectarine.

S: 3:00 Zone bar

D: taco salad (ground turkey/chilli beans on brown rice chips, lettuce, cucumber, corn, tom)

 

Comments
From wildbull on Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 11:49:19

Good job Marci! your the woman! Brice is going down!

From Dustin on Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 15:01:56

Hope you start feeling better.

From Ruthie on Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 23:17:59

Keep it up you're doing awesome! I miss running with you, you make me run fast! :D

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Still sore but easing up a bit. Ran 6 with Peg and Heidi and then added on mile. Where I had my quad worked on is still pretty sore though. That should ease up in the next couple days (I hope!)

avg pace 8:30

B: 1 cup kashi go lean cereal,1 peach diced, 1/4 dried blueberries and 1/2 c van soymilk

L: turkey salad, 1 nectarine

S: apple, 1 oz vermont cheddar cheese

D: turkey vegatable wrap on brown rice tortilla

S: orange and zone bar

 

Comments
From Jody on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 11:16:24

Nice job! Hope things are going well. Is Garrett coming up today?

From Mike Warren on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 11:26:46

So, you already at B,L,S. Thats very impressive! And I thought I ate alot (jk). Hey, good job on the miles and the diet. Are you sure your ready to run with a big anchor? It's not going to be pretty!

From Shauna on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 11:57:49

Marcie, there is a great website called fitday.com that tracks your food for you. You just input what you ate, and it adds up the calories. It also breaks down carbs, protein, and fat. You can input your workout and it will tell you how many calories you burned that day too. And, it's free!

From Wildbull on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 12:04:11

Eating nice. man it is getting hot. morning runs are hot. see you tomorrow morning.

From josse on Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 12:14:47

Try doing some cold/heat on them for the soreness, it always helps me for post massage soreness.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Ran with Mike, so nice to have some company and whatever he says dont believe cuz he did not slow me down at all, in fact he was pushing me! Did a DVD workout yesterday with weights for upper, lower body and core. I am feeling it today. Definetely a good purchase for me. But as for the run, felt good except my right leg is still acting up. Going to play it safe with my miles the next 3 weeks til Bryce.

B: 1 cup kashi cereal, 1/4 c dried blueberries, 6 strawberries, 1/2c van soymilk

S: zone bar

L: turkey salad and peach

D: turkey veggie wrap, 1/2 pear

S: smoothie and kashi granola bar

Comments
From Wildbull on Wed, Jul 02, 2008 at 11:26:38

Good run this morning. Sorry i missed you guys. I ended up being ten minutes late. Very hard to drive all the way from washington. Well maybe next time. Good job running. great workout.

From Mike Warren on Wed, Jul 02, 2008 at 12:39:03

Hey, great run today! Thanks, it was a blast.

From Brent on Wed, Jul 02, 2008 at 22:36:16

Marcie J: Healthy eating, nice work on both running and the eating healthy.

Your a great example.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Resting leg today. NOT what I want to do but NEED to do! pretty stinkin tight in the hamstring.

B: 1 c kashi cereal, 1/2 c fresh blueberries, 8 strawberries, 1/2 c soymilk

L: turkey salad, peach

S: apple, 1 oz cheese, 4 tiny apricots

S: zone bar

D: grilled chicken, black beans, veggies in a brown rice tortilla.

S: small frozen yogurt from maverik, handful of dried blueberries and dry roasted almonds

Comments
From wildbull on Thu, Jul 03, 2008 at 16:29:11

good idea. every one needs a day off once in a while.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
16.000.000.000.000.0016.00

Was supposed to meet up with the club but got nervous with my leg giving me issues this week that I was worried about doing 20 so I slept in til 7 and then went out with my ipod and ran a big loop through ivins and santa clara. Got pretty warm but passed a couple parks and got some nice hot water out of the drinking fountain (but did sneak into red mountain spa and get a nice cold drink from their clubhouse). Was glad I didnt head out with the club because I was so sluggish today and my leg felt not so great, had to stop and stretch alot. avg 8:00

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! hope everyone has a great time with their families!

Comments
From Jody on Fri, Jul 04, 2008 at 12:33:45

Great job!! When do you go see April again? You were smart to listen to your body and take it a little easier.

From Dustin on Fri, Jul 04, 2008 at 12:38:48

Sounds like the guys are doing another 20 miler tomorrow on the marathon course, meeting at the store at 5:00 am.

From MarcieJ on Fri, Jul 04, 2008 at 16:16:36

Jody hopefully next week! I am mess right now, very frustrating:(

Dustin-

Sounds like it, Bill called to tell me of the plans. I dont know if I will do 20 but i am planning on going and maybe getting dropped off along the course somewhere. Will see though in the morning. You coming??

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.650.000.000.000.0012.65

Met Logan, Dave and James at 5am to do a 20 miler down the marathon course. I really really wanted to go 20  cuz I love long runs down the course but when it came down to it I asked them to drop me off at 12. My quad has been so tight the last week that I got nervous about all the downhill on it and with Bryce coming up I dont want to throw myself under the bus. I ended up adding a little at the end but was glad I opted for going shorter. I felt great besides my leg (which really doesnt hurt just feels very constricted on my stride). Had to stop 3 times for VPB. During the run I started to invision SG marathon and putting the times together in my head and where I needed to be at certain miles. Got me very excited! I love this time of year when everyone that runs parks their car at the church or finish line and drives up and runs on the course. There are always so many runners out and just fun to see everyone out training for it. After I was done I rolled my leg with the stick and hurried to shower and get back to the store to see if I could drive logan back to his car but they had already gotten there and gone back up.

 1:30

Comments
From Christi on Sun, Jul 06, 2008 at 01:26:51

Really, its that time of year already? I thought that was August (you know me, cramming my training).. LOL...I love running down the marathon course too! I hope your leg is co-operating!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.450.000.000.000.0010.45

Met Mike, Bruce and the Wildbull at the Running store this morning. I had a very rough start getting going. Super fatigued and felt like my legs were full of lead. I have had a bad sore throat for over a week now and I dont know if that is making me so stinkin tired lately. Bill dragged me along to add three more so I could get 10 in today. So nice to have people to run with!

avg pace 7:36 (1:19)

Comments
From wildbull on Mon, Jul 07, 2008 at 12:05:02

good job Marci. I hear Garlic works wonders. but you have to share it with your husband. it was nice running with you too. your an amazing runner.

From MichelleL on Mon, Jul 07, 2008 at 13:15:20

Hey Marcie, just a reminder to keep your easy runs easy! I would think you would have next to no miles in the 7 minute range. I would think your easy runs should be in the low 8 min range and marathon pace around 7 flat, and threshold faster than that. I know you wrote up a little while ago that you were going to focus on differentiating more between easy and hard, but it looks like this morning you were right in between. Perhaps that was why you were tired?

From Jody on Mon, Jul 07, 2008 at 16:33:27

Hope you get feeling better - mine is finally going away. Take care of yourself.

From MarcieJ on Mon, Jul 07, 2008 at 19:54:16

Thanks Bill for the run today! You are in amazing shape right now!

Jody-I am glad yours is gone-my ear is starting to hurt though now, never ending is it?

Michelle

Tues, thurs and fridays I keep it in the 8's. I decided to stick with what works for me and I dont like doing just easy and hard days. It doesnt work for me. I like the inbetweener runs. Mondays I want to run a mod(med) pace and wed are now going to be my tempo days and sat will be easy to mod and sometimes some tempo. I really think I was tired because my ear/throat thing and my legs feel heavy right now because my quad is so tight. (I get deep tissue again this week.)

From linda10k on Mon, Jul 07, 2008 at 22:40:10

Nice job getting out there! I found this recipe on the internet It is made by adding one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper, the juice of 1/4 lemon, and one teaspoon of honey to a cup of hot water. Stir. I had a horrible sore throat and this remedy worked for me. It tastes extremely nasty but my sore throat was gone. Hope this helps.

From MarcieJ on Tue, Jul 08, 2008 at 14:12:38

THanks Linda- I will have to try that. I am going to the dr today because I am getting shooting ear pain when I swallow now.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

A couple on my own and couple with Peg and Heidi. Felt better today. no watch

*side note on sat my hubby and I went to the running store and steve helped him pick out some running shoes. So maybe I can drag him out a couple nights a week for some easy miles. He says he only plans on running quarterly!

Comments
From Jody on Tue, Jul 08, 2008 at 10:06:51

Nice job today and nice job getting Garrett to the running store. If only he could inspire Jay!

From wildbull on Tue, Jul 08, 2008 at 10:21:35

great job Marci. sometimes it is a good idea not to wear that garmin.

From JeffC on Tue, Jul 08, 2008 at 10:59:53

It only took my wife 12 years of prodding and poking to finally get me out the door running. I am a CPA too and it was tough at first when all you do is stare at a computer all day but now it's an addiction. Keep prodding and maybe it will become more than just a quarterly event.:)

From MarcieJ on Tue, Jul 08, 2008 at 12:06:51

Jody

I will be shocked if Gar actually uses the shoes:)

Bill:

We still on for 5:30 at the rec center on wed morning?

Jeff:

I will keep prodding but its actually a fine line cuz I dont want him actually love it too much for selfish reasons. When we have kids I want the mornings to run and I need someone to watch the kids during the races. So he cant fall too in love with it:)

From Wildbull on Tue, Jul 08, 2008 at 12:15:46

see you at 5:30 at the rec center

From JeffC on Tue, Jul 08, 2008 at 12:46:59

Good point! Thanks for reminding me just how old I am.:( I guess I didn't start running until I had a 12 year old son who can watch the kids in the mornings and at the races....maybe that was Meg's plan all along...hmmmmm?

From andee on Tue, Jul 08, 2008 at 17:05:40

I can so see Garrett saying that. I'm impressed that he got the shoes. Keep us updated on his progress!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.500.000.000.000.008.50

Met up with Bill for a good run. Nice to get a change of scenery and run a different course. Felt better today than monday. (I had an appt for sat with april but moved it to today after work.) Very tight to start, loosened up and then started to tighten again around mile 7. I feel like I am dragging my right leg along. I hope we can get it worked out today so that I will be ready for Bryce next week and feel like i can get some speed on it.

Last night Garrett and I went out for his first run. Did a 2.5 mi loop. Ran a mile then walked 1/2mi, ran 1/2mi, walked 1/2 mi and then finished up with running. He did awesome for his first run, we kept the pace really easy. Defintely warmer at night!

Comments
From wildbull on Wed, Jul 09, 2008 at 11:23:22

good job Marci. Thanks for the run.

From andee on Wed, Jul 09, 2008 at 11:34:29

Awesome!! You are a great motivator. Did he like it? Do you have another run planned? I'm super impressed!

From Christi on Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 09:55:30

So your hubby is dabbling in running? Cool! Looks like you're doing a good job getting ready for Bryce!! (unlike me.. ha)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Saw April yesterday and she told me I could run today but keep it very easy. Overall my quad feels tons better but could tell I had been worked on. If I am feeling good tonight I might try for a couple more miles.

Comments
From wildbull on Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 10:24:24

good job getting up. Better then me. take it real easy so you will be ready for Bryce.

From Jody on Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 10:55:11

Glad you are feeling better. How is your sore throat? I am beginning to learn the benefit of truly easy days. I am not very good at it but when I have one - the next day is so much better.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.150.000.000.000.0010.15

I am a loser! First I was going to meet Mike to run and then some friends that I have not ran with for awhile called and wanted me to come run 14 with them over in the fields he was nice and told me to go with them. Well then I totally bailed on them too! I was glued to my bed and slept for 2 more hours and got up and ran own. Company is so much better and I missed out on it because I was to tired to get up. Sorry guys! But that extra sleep did feel so good! Took it very easy today. My quad feels tons better but my calf is still alittle balled up, doesnt hurt running but after it tightens up pretty good, been stretching ALOT! With Bryce coming up and my leg not feeling 100%, Its starting to get to my head and getting a little worked up about it.

avg pace 8:13

Comments
From Jody on Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 13:23:14

I am so glad you have April to take care of you. Somedays rest is needed. DO NOT let it get to your head - YOU ROCK!!

From Dustin on Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 11:16:18

I was just reading you were able to get your husband out for a few runs, that is just great! I've really enjoyed being able to do some easier miles with Sunny and she is getting more excited about running and more supportive of my training.

From Christi on Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 11:29:01

Good for you treating your body to some extra sleep. Good luck w/ your leg. I know you're gonna have a BLAST in Bryce!

From MarcieJ on Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 12:18:35

Thanks Jody! I am so glad I have her too! I would be a total mess without her.

Dustin: Yah I am excited that I have he got out this week! I just want him to get a little extra cardio in to keep that heart of his healthy. He says he wants to run a 5k but not until he can beat me in it:)

Christi:

I read somewhere that you are not going to Bryce, bummer!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.003.000.000.000.0014.00

Decided to take it easier today so I went with my tues/thurs group for a long run. Ran down the marathon course 13 and then I added an extra mile. Took it easy for most of it and then I wanted to get a little faster turn over on my legs and see how I felt so I took off the last 3 6:42, 6:50, 6:38. My leg felt very good today and my calf has not tightned up like it has been doing after the run. Very muggy today! yuck.. I stopped into a gas station to use the bathroom and I had about 20 black knats all over my face and neck..so gross!

Comments
From wildbull on Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 12:16:40

Good run Marci. We cleaned up on those nats too. we were covered with them. Nice pic by the way. I am glad your feeling better. it was so muggy. we were dripping after two miles.

From MarcieJ on Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 12:20:53

Bull: its only a good pic because of the photographer:)

From Runnman on Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 12:56:27

Good job today Marcie. Today was a pretty fast effort for me. Thanks for keeping an eye on me. The blog really helps with keeping me motivated. I hope it does for you too. Keep up the great work.

From linda10k on Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 13:48:08

It was very muggy today I agree but the cloud cover was nice. Glad to hear that you are feeling better. I'm sure you'll kick but next weekend at the Bryce 1/2.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.300.000.000.000.0010.30

Just ran nice and easy today. Felt pretty good today except for a little tummy-ache. Had some headwind for the first half. Pretty uneventful today.

avg pace 8:01

New pair of shoes today (WI)

Comments
From linda10k on Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 19:46:06

The cloud cover this morning was nice don't you think? Great job on getting those miles in.

From Jody on Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 22:20:27

Nice Job!

From josse on Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 23:06:54

Sometimes uneventful day are the best:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Got up earlier and ran a few extra miles before meeting Peg for our usual run. Very muggy from the rain last night. It takes about a 1/2 mi and then my leg warms up nicely and I dont feel any tightness, excited about that. Getting more excited for Bryce.

avg pace 8:05

Comments
From wildbull on Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 10:30:56

Bryce is going down. you own it girl. Make it beg for mercy! see you tomorrow morning!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.152.000.000.000.008.15

Ran with the Wildbull this morning. Had a good run, although I felt like half way through I really tuckered out. I dont know what my deal is lately but I dont feel like I have any push in me, maybe its cuz its pretty warm out in the mornings.

Comments
From JeffC on Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 10:57:58

I know the heat has really slowed me down lately. It's just hard to find the energy when it's so yucky hot.

From Wildbull on Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 12:11:37

mostly the heat and humdity. takes alot out of you. good run this morning. nice to be able to run with a good quality runner such as your self.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Ran a couple before meeting Heidi for our reg run. Very nice morning and had some great conversation. Felt good! Will run a VERY easy 6-8 mi tomorrow.

avg pace 8:23

Comments
From josse on Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 10:21:36

Are you planning on adding on any after the race? I want 18 and was hoping you would too:)

From wildbull on Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 10:23:43

8:23 pace. very nice. if you have time come out to the club run tonight 8 pm at the store.

From MarcieJ on Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 12:33:20

Yes Josse! I would love too. I was hoping you would too. You are going to rock on sat!

Bull: I doubt I will make it, my sister is here from tx so I will be hangin with her before she leaves.But thank you!

From Jody on Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 13:49:27

Nice job! You will do great on Saturday! I wish I was going to be there.

From linda10k on Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 17:20:23

Great job! Enjoy the time with your sister and we'll see you at Bryce.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Ran 8 very easy miles today, ran with Heidi and then added on a little extra. Excited for tomorrow. I am really hoping for a PR on this course. I just hope the stars align for me tomorrow and I can kick it into race gear! Lots of people I know are going so I am excited for after the race to catch up with everyone.

avg pace 8:42

Comments
From wildbull on Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 11:17:35

Have a good race Marci, enjoy it.

From Jody on Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 12:00:13

Good Luck! You will do great and PR! Have a wonderful time and be safe!

From linda10k on Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 14:07:09

Good Luck tomorrow!!

From andee on Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 16:15:36

Good Luck tomorrow! you will do great. We are all excited to see you guys this next week!

Race: Bryce Canyon 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:24:57, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.0013.100.000.000.0016.10

So I am way excited to write this race report. A  2 minute PR, a 5 minute course PR, 1st overall womens and I am $500.00 dollars richer!!

So my goal going into this race was 1:25. I knew I wanted to run the first 2 miles around 6:30 (which is flat and slight incline) because then you drop into some steep downhill and I knew I could let gravity take me and recover from a fast start. I wanted to get those downhill miles around 5:45 to bank some time so when the flat and rollers came I could have a little edge room. Everything worked out fairly well. 

1. 6:28

2. 6:44 (slight slight incline, ready for the downhill)

3.5:45

4. 5:49

5. 6:11 feeling good, not as steep, flattens and then down again but not super steep

6. 6:07 kinda suprised me when I saw this split, felt like I had slowed down more than I had

7. 6:25 through tropic, flat and some incline, the end of this mile I am feeling a little tired , I think to myself "I hope I can push through this, take 1 shot block .

8. 6:39 feeling better here even though I am slowing a little, not a lot of downhill anymore

9.6:52 a guy passes me here and I ask him where the next girl behind me is and he tells me the last he saw a girl was at mile 4. He says the next runners behind are a quarter mile back and there is no girls. I dont know if I should have asked because I relaxed and think I may have slowed down but I am not sure if I was getting tired or more at ease with my position. BTW he was the only guy that passed me and stayed passed me, 3 or 4 others did but I ended up chicking them all back.

10. 6:38

11.6:59 starting to feel tired here and it showed with this mile

12. 6:55

13.6:45

.1 36 secs

Felt so good to have a good day and get a PR. Ran a few cool down miles with Josse and talked with lots of other runners and bloggers I know. I had so much fun catching up with all my runner friends after the race, that was the best part! well... and the cash:)  I also got the UGLIEST trophy i ever seen! Logan and I got some pic's holding them together, they gotta be priceless.

Comments
From Steve Hooper on Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 18:17:56

Marcie - way to go on your 1st place and your prize money. What a great day!

From Bonnie on Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 18:19:11

Congratulations on a great race Marcie, you must be giddy! I have been checking the race reports for you and Josse's results all afternoon!

From Ruthie on Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 18:25:58

Holy cow, awesome job today Marcie! That is so great, I wish I could've been there to see you do such an amazing job in the race. Have fun with that money and keep it up!

From Andy on Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 18:49:13

Sounds like a perfect day: you set a PR, ran your goal time and won $500. Congratulations on a great run.

From luzylew on Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 18:52:07

Unbelieveable. I love hearing 'chicked-em' stories. Way to go!!!

From James Holt on Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 18:57:35

Your rock! I didnt realize you where so close. Does that make me your pacer? And doesnt the pacer get a little something for the effort? You did awesome today.

From Mik'L on Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 19:38:26

Yeah Marcie! That is so awesome! Clyde called and was excited for you...he said it was a pretty cool win. The $500 ain't bad either! Way to stick to your plan. You'll have to post a picture of you guys with the trophies.

From Superfly on Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 20:02:29

Impressive! Your moving in the right direction for a killer marathon.

From Kim on Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 20:07:37

Congratulations! What fun for you!

From Jody on Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 20:21:23

Absolutely AWESOME!! A big huge CONGRATS from all of us! You ran such a smart race and I am sure Garrett is happy about the money but you treat yourself! Can't wait to see the trophy!

From leslie on Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 20:42:20

Thanks for the note! I can't believe the women's first place runner wrote on my blog!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

From wildbull on Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 21:49:47

super race Marcie. You would of chicked me for sure! :)

From laurie on Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 23:40:04

just a quick note to all.......I loved reading this blog. Marci wonderful race and it seems like such fun and you deserve be proud and be excited about reporting it. but I just had say how neat it is to read the blogs and everybody's congrats to a job well done, just pure support and no care about winning money (just a nice bonus) but it just shows that everyones main concern is running the best you can and I love seeing it...........

Okay off of my box but thanks everyone and congrats again Marci

From andee on Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 00:45:41

CONGRATULATIONS!!! We are so super excited for you. Can't wait to see that awesome trophy - bring it by the house...the boys will think it's extra neat!! You are amazing - way to go!!!!

From Jon on Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 09:50:45

Awesome job, Marcie. Very exciting to hear about your race. You better post that picture of your trophy soon!

From MichelleL on Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 10:04:47

Congratulations on an amazing race and the first place! It sounds like a great course. I want to see the ugly trophy.

From Walter on Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 11:06:54

Oh my gosh marcie! What a great day for the St. George runners! Im so envious of you guys! Especially in the winter. Now you have Logan and katie down there. Im so jealous. You did so awesome my friend, keep up the good work and dont spend that money on chocolates. Only running apparal! lol just kidding you earned it go splurge.

From Christi on Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 11:24:10

Marcie- CONGRATULATIONS! You just keep getting faster & faster- amazing! Way to rock the PR & 1st place! Wish I was there- next year...My daughter was looking over my shoulder this morning and said "Who's that?! She's PRETTY!"

From josse on Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 15:48:03

I agree with the UGLY trophy thing, mine goes straight the garbage can. Great job I was so excited for you, you ran an awsome race.

From Lybi on Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 17:04:33

Holy cow, you are WONDER WOMAN! Way to go Marcie!!!

From dave holt on Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 17:32:36

Marcie, that was awesome - a St. George sweep! It was fun to see you beaming after the race!

From MarcieJ on Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 17:51:06

Thanks everyone for the great comments! That run was a well needed confidence booster. I have been trying to post a pic of the hideous lookin trpohy but I am computer dummy and cant get it to work but I will keep tryin. If you have any suggestions of how I do this let me know.

My BODY is trashed!!! I can bearly walk and it hurts to roll over and dont even think about makin me laugh cuz that really hurts:) My husband had to keep hold of me while walking to church cuz my legs kept givin out and I would almost fall over. I looked pretty silly! As for the spendin the cash....my hubby and I are Notre Dame football fans and over thanksgiving weekend they play USC in CA (tickets are pretty pricey) so I told him if I won some cash we would use it to buy our tickets!! (last year we actually went to Southbend to a home game which was the coolest thing I have experienced).Thanks again for all the WONDERFUL comments!!!

From jody on Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 18:07:30

Okay- Notre Dame tickets are a good idea!

From James on Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 18:40:57

Way to run girl!

From josse on Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 19:15:11

I hear you about the legs being trashed. Mine haven't been this sore scence the last time I ran SGM.

From Hayden on Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 19:59:44

Great Race Marcie. It is great to see two St. Georgians taking first. Great goal to get first and accomplishing that goal.

From Cal on Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 11:10:37

Congratulations on an awesome race Marcie!

From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 13:46:11

You beat your Hobble Creek PR and by quite a bit too, that is very good. Bryce Canyon is a slower course probably by about a minute. Sub-3:00 in St. George should be very achievable.

I'll take $500 + an ugly trophy over just a pretty trophy any day. In fact, I'll take $505 + no trophy over $500 + the prettiest trophy ever.

From Brent on Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 18:03:08

MarcieJJJJJJJJ - Hammers down another race, very impressed with your time, leg turnover and a big smile as you were about to make the turn for the win. 1000 commando points for the win and PR.

Stay Kool, next time a bigger trophy, hey, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Takin the day off today. I am so sore, I thought I might get up and run a few easy miles but slept horrible last night, my legs were so restless. Also where my sports bra hits I sometimes get little sores, well after the race no troubles ( I had put a bandaid and vaselined good) but when I woke up sunday morning I had a huge rash and my lymphnoid under my armpit was really sore. My friends husband is a PA at a dermatolgists office so he had me come up and look at it last night because benadryl did not help it (I am allergic to some bandaids). Well there is infection, so he got me started on some creme and antibiotic. Its started to go down a little. But no chance I could put my sportsbra on this morning to run, so that really forced me to take the day off. I should be good to go tomorrow. I am going to April also tomorrow to get my calves worked on before they cause  everything else to hurt.

Comments
From wildbull on Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 13:07:10

Hey just take it off. (T shirt time!) It is good to take a few days off after a performance like that anyway. your body will thank you and your legs need the time to heal from the pounding. I hope all goes well Thursday for me. I am just going out to run. Will see how I feel at mile 13. Then let the Race begin. (Look out for the Road Kill)

From Kim on Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 20:06:15

I came to see if you were able to put a picture of you and your ugly trophy on here and I see this hilarious picture instead!

From MarcieJ on Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 20:17:53

KIM

I still cant get the picture of the trophy to post but I finally got some pics from WBR. Those honey buckets are the nicest and cleanest porta pots ever! I just had to get a picture with them, my friend is in it to but I had to crop her out so it would fit.

From josse on Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 09:33:12

Super cute pic. I hate sports bras, I get awful sores with them. Although I would never go without one either;) I got a massage yesterday and it helped alot. Legs are about half as sore as they where yesterday.

From Brent on Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 09:44:44

MarcieJ, may be the funniest picture ever put on the blog. You will have 50 comments by the end of the day.

Stay Kool, b ob bs rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Ouch! Although I felt better then I thought I would. Wish I would have woken up earlier to get a few extra in but I am being cautious and want to make sure I get fully recovered from the weekend. Get massaged tonight and may run a few slow miles after. Plan on running easy 8 tomorrow and then start increasing mileage back up through the weekend. Felt little twinges all over today. no watch.

 BTW : the new pic is from WBR...I love those honey buckets!

Comments
From nfroerer on Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 10:01:27

The memories. Gotta love the "Hive" - BTW - Awesome run on Sat.

From Bethany on Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 11:40:08

I love the new pic! Where does "Honey Bucket" come from anyway? That is what my grandma called it...

From dave holt on Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 16:47:57

Looks like we will be doing an 18 of some kind on Sat. I'll let you know when and where.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Oh felt so much better today! No aches, pains or twinges..most the the soreness is gone just mainly felt some fatigue in legs but felt better the further we got into the run. Ran with Cheri and Jeff and just took it easy. Did the same route that the wildbull and I have ran the past couple weeks. Added on 1.5 mi at the end. The last little bit was from main st down to 300s and to the marathon finish. Got me super excited as I visualized me coming in!

avg pace 8:08                                                                                                          

BTW: I am finally out of the stupid running funk/rut I was in the past couple of weeks! yahhh:) I feel motivated again!

Comments
From Dustin on Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 11:35:28

Nice job on the race last weekend. I've been out of town and haven't been blogging much, but great job. Nice to win some cash hope you enjoy the football game, even though I question you rooting for the Fighting Irish? Though I still think Rudy was one of the best sports movies ever made.

From Jody on Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 12:09:54

Great job! Sounds like todays run was pretty great itself.

From Christi on Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 21:26:35

That pic is hilarious! Glad your body is recovering from your big win. Hobblecreek here you come!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.000.000.000.000.0013.00

Got up and ran 4.5 on my own and then ran 6 with Peg and Heidi. Then I added on another 2.5 mi. Took it pretty easy, still a little tired but a great run. I have been drinking one scoop of the endurox for the past 2 weeks and i think that helps quite a bit. So nice to have a long weekend!

avg pace 8:10

Comments
From linda10k on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 11:50:33

Nice picture of you holding the trophy! I hope you and your hubby celebrated on saturday.

From Jody on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 12:08:39

Love the trophy! Great run today! Enjoy your holiday!

From Logan on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 14:47:38

We are meeting at the SGRC on Saturday at 5am for a 18 miler if you would like to join us.

From MarcieJ on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 14:52:32

Thanks Logan, I will be there!

From dave holt on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 17:30:24

I guess Logan beat me to telling you about Sat. See you there.

From paula on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 17:32:40

Congratulations the trophy is great.

From MichelleL on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 17:55:58

I think the cheesier the trophy the better! I like it! I'd bring it to church and to work and show that puppy off!

From Manin Japan on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 20:30:55

I like your blog. Some great races too, I am envious. I am trying for a similar time to your half in Oct. I notice that you you mainly do long runs and not much in the way of speed sessions. I did that previously and it seemed to work well, easier too.

Anyway, good luck, I will look in to see what you are doing on your training runs. Your food diary is great by the way.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.500.000.000.000.0011.50

Rode down to vegas yesterday to take my brother in law and his wife to the airport. Got home pretty late (for me:) and was super tired this morning. Didnt make it out til about 7:15, thats just too late to get started in the summer. Warmed up pretty fast but not too bad, the sun just gets in my eyes (and I hate running with sunglasses). We stopped at Trader Joes and got my favorite dried pineapple rings and ate some on the car ride home (late) and needless to say all that fiber gave me some tummy trouble this morning. Had a couple pit stops (good thing my sis in law was awake when I pounded on her door bright and early to use their bathroom!). All in all was a good run, hamstring started out a little tight but warmed up. Yesterday I could feel it throughout the day. Planning on running with the club tomorrow and getting some tempo miles in.

avg pace 8:05

Comments
From MichelleL on Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 12:41:33

Good job going out and getting in some great miles even though you woke up late and had yesterday as an excuse to cut it short.

From MarcieJ on Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 12:46:38

Thanks Michelle! and good job getting out yourself after the amazing race you ran yesterday and not feeling well afterwards. I am coming up for the Provo half so I am excited to see you again!

From MichelleL on Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 12:49:32

We will be out in full force! I will bring my leg paint!

From Brent on Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 11:37:01

MarcieJ, you are a lone faithful? I wonder what that means?

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From MarcieJ on Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 11:43:07

Brent:I think the Lone Faithfuls tool is malfunctioning! Last week after bryce either sat or run I was on the lone faithfuls but was being bombarded with comments at the same time.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
18.550.000.000.000.0018.55

Amazing how you can feel so dang good one week and the next feel so crappy! Had a very tough run today. Ran down the marathon course with club (well behind them). All of us ran together for the first 3 and then it was me, james and dustin. I stopped for a potty break around6 and from then one I was a lone ranger. Got a horrible cramp on the right side of my stomach that would not budge! Oh I was hoping someone I knew would drive by and pick me up, good thing I dont carry a cell phone cuz i for sure would have called my hubby to come and get me. Saw some girls I know and stopped and walked with them for about 5 min and then headed on again. I am so glad I finished and i did not die (because I thought I might at times j/k : )

 

Comments
From josse on Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 11:41:10

It was a death march for me today as well.

From MichelleL on Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 11:49:14

Ugly but done. Glad you didn't die! I bet it was pretty hot this morning. Hooray for day of rest!

From Jody on Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 11:56:49

Glad you did not die - that would have been very tragic! You did great - way to stick with it and finish your run!

From dave holt on Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 11:59:54

Sad thing was, we really hadn't been done too long either! It was a beastly week.

From Dustin on Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 13:34:19

Good job Marcie, sorry I didn't wait up for you. I knew I wanted to push the middle section of the run a little, I knew once I would hit the steeper downhill, my hip would be hurting and I would be slowing down. I did stop a few times and James came in right after me, and you really weren't that far back! Enjoy the weekend and hopefully you'll feel better on Monday. I just took an hour long nap, yet still don't feel the greatest. I really need to get in some more longer runs like what we did today.

From Superfly on Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 20:19:02

Sorry you felt like poo!

From James on Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 17:42:42

That is a rad trophy!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Easy run, felt much better today.

avg pace 8:03

Comments
From Kim on Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 10:02:02

I'm glad you were able to get the trophy picture up! That is hilarious! Who in the world picked them out?! But you look fabulous! You aren't suppose to look that good after winning like that!

From Jody on Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 11:16:42

Glad you are feeling better. Hope you have a good week!

From Wildbull on Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 14:04:42

Hey, yor suppose to go inside the porta Potty! Too Funny! good job getting 8. I am going to take another day off and start up tomorrow.

From Amber on Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 22:54:55

Hey girl, I love your pic with the trophy, (you're right though, they could have chosen a better looking trophy) but I agree that you look way to fabulous to have just run as fast as you did! You look so great!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Ran a few on my own and then met the girls for our usual run. Right calf felt a alittle knotted to start but warmed up by the time I met up with my friends.. Had turkey burgers last night and put maybe a touch too much garlic in them so this morning that is all I could taste was garlic, not a taste i want first thing in the morning!

Comments
From Amber on Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 12:42:03

I just bought some turkey burgers over the weekend to try . . .yum, . . . I'll be careful with the garlic though! Sounds like you have been eating way healthy, how is that going? Did you ever try that fitday.com website?

I love that site. Have you noticed a big difference in your training with eating healthier?

From MarcieJ on Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 15:22:06

Amber

I have always been a pretty healthy eater. I havent changed anything dramatically in the past couple years. About 3 yrs ago I started eating the 4-5 small meals and balancing my carbs and protein. I have been trying to do alot more natural and organic and limit my gluten and dairy intake.I do however like my treats (esp after a long run or race:) I stopped drinking carbonation 2 yrs ago and that I noticed a big difference. I have gotten on the website once and registered but have yet to be back to enter anything in. I will have to try it though! Hey you have a personal blog, will you invite to look at? I just bearly set one up. garrettandmarcie.blogspot.com.

marsser@hotmail.com Thanks Amber

From Jody on Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 17:09:34

Nice run, Sorry about the garlic :( I checked out your blog - it is great! I keep thinking I want to start one but I have been saying that for months now and still no blog.

From MarcieJ on Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 18:03:06

Mine still needs some work, its hard to find time to blog and run blog:)

You should start one (that way garrett would be more ok with idea that I started one) It would be a good way to keep in touch and up to date with what your family is doing!

From wildbull on Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 18:28:53

Nice trophy. looks almost to big for you. it is better then a rock.

From Mike Warren on Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 20:59:25

Lookin good, run the Bull in the ground, give him heck! You guys are a great training team. I am getting more and more excited to see you guys run STGM!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.300.000.000.000.008.30

Ran with cheri and Jeff, (we took off and left Bill, he was in the parkinglot but I thought maybe he had slept in, sorry Wildbull!) My right leg felt tight and tired today, did squats and lunges the other night and had not done them for a couple weeks, so I think that was the culprit of todays tired legs. Ran just a steady pace, not too fast not too slow. I really need to do start doing more consistent tempo runs.SG is only 2 months away!!!!

avg pace 7:59

Comments
From Wildbull on Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 17:43:01

boo hoo. sorry i missed the Party this morning. I can't figure how i did not catch up to you guys. you must of been burning up the trail.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.500.000.000.000.0011.50

Got up earlier and ran 4 miles before meeting the group, ran 6 with them and then added on a little extra. Felt good today. Felt cooler than usual today. Stomach a little upset, note to self stop eating dried pineapple rings at night, does not sit well on stomach for morning run!

Comments
From Lesley on Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 10:58:46

Hey! Thanks for commenting on my page! I have heard all about you from Annette and have seen you at every race. But I usually see you from the back:) Great job on Bryce! You are my hero!

From JeffC on Fri, Aug 01, 2008 at 11:07:42

Ahhhh! but those dried pineapple rings are so good it's hard to lay off them when there in the house.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.500.000.000.000.0012.50

Went to meet my friend early but on the way there got a text saying she would not be making it so went home and waited til it got a little bit light outside and then headed out. Felt pretty good today, had some good hills in todays run and my leg felt pretty good as well. Pushed the pace in a few sections but wanted to be careful to not over do it with my leg tightning up a little this week. Tomorrow going long and if I dont get a killer cramp again like last week I hope to really push it from diamond valley to the church.

avg pace 7:39

BTW: TODAY is my official 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY for being OFF diet coke or carbonation. I am so proud of myself:)

Also my friend and amazing runner AmberG just joined the blog. She ran SG last year in 3:04 and is an incredible runner. She just had a baby and is getting back into the swing of things. check her blog out www.runningmama.fastrunningblog.com

Comments
From Jody on Fri, Aug 01, 2008 at 18:01:23

Congratulations! 2yrs is fantastic!! Thanks for the call today and listening to me whine, you are the best!

From Brent on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 14:35:56

Congads on the diet coke and caffine, I have been off caffine for 6 weeks now, my next goal is to kick the carbination.

Stay Kool, nice work out today, sounds like fun running the course, is the Veyo hill still there or have the moved it, ha, ha,

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
16.507.000.000.000.0023.50

Ran with Cheri and Marissa. My kind and lovin' husband was so nice to get up at a quarter to 5 and drive us up the course so we would not have to go back and get a car! What a sweetie!  We took the first bit pretty easy and just enjoyed some chit chat and talking about years past of marathon training. It now feels like official SG marathon training to me running with those 2 gals! Yeah! Plus the "true church" (our nickname for it) where everyone meets to go up the course was jammin with people today. Tons of runners on the course. Marissa ran just 10 with us. At our 12 mil water stop cheri drank some accelerade (she thinks it was old and bad ) and it made her very sick so about SC I took off to run to go get the car and come back (she ended up throwing up and felt much better and high tailed it in) . Here are my splits 6:55, 6:51, 6:58, 6:25, 6:24, 6:39, 6:43. I was really hoping to get a few sub 6 but I will try for that next week.We drove up 22 but then I felt good I ended up running home which added 1.5 extra miles and I just took it pretty easy. It was pretty muggy out and I have been guzzling water since I got back. Now I am off to go pick up my pre ordered copy of BREAKING DAWN and I will be reading the rest of the day. SO SO EXCITED for this book!!!!!

avg pace7:54

Comments
From Dustin on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 12:17:57

You looked pretty fast when we past you coming down, and Cheri didn't look like she was hurting that bad.

From josse on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 12:22:42

Great job on the run you have had a great week as well. And good job on the diet Coke thing.

From andee on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 14:28:14

I'm jealous you have the book!! You will have to let me know the details when you finish. Briggs just came in and saw the picture and said, "Cool trophy mom" I guess it's a keeper - where do you display it in your house!!!

From Mike Warren on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 14:46:27

Thats alot of miles! I would not be walking right now. Man you are going to really kick it this year. Bull and I are running 5 am at rec center monday.

From MarcieJ on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 17:31:08

Thanks Dustin, Cheri said right after I left she puked and then felt great. She was right behind me coming down but I didnt know. Great job yourself today, next week I am planning on coming with you guys since cheri is running provo 1/2.

Thanks Josse, I am shocked I made this long (actually Garrett is more shocked!) I dont even crave it except sometimes after a long run or race:)

Andee..so far its pretty good, takin a break right now from readin. Its packed in our office with all our other junk. No way that "thing" is going on display:)

Mike..hey so glad you are runnin' again. SO awesome. I am planning on running Snow Canyon on monday but if that falls through I will be at the rec center. Wednesdays Bull and I have been meeting at the rec center too so you will have to come then as well! We could carpool:)

From dave holt on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 17:32:17

You had a great entry going there until you had to bring up that dang book!

Good run Marcie - we missed the company. You DON'T want to know what the Bull is like when you aren't around!

From Christi on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 20:25:18

You have the best pics on your blog lately. That's a killer trophy! You are such a great example to me with your weekly mileage and 2 YRS OFF SODA?! I can't even process that at this point. Great job!

p.s. Can't wait for my vacation next month to read BREAKING DAWN! Have fun with it!

From Jody on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 22:09:43

Another great run for you! I bought the book today but cannot open it until I am caught up at work. I am not allowing myself anything other than work except for running until I am through this massive, crappy project. Hopefully by Wednesday my life has improved.

From wildbull on Sun, Aug 03, 2008 at 14:12:32

Great run Marci! you looked awesome running down the course. Really strong. You must of had a lot of road kill along the way.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.150.000.000.000.0010.15

Had a great run today with the Wildbull, Mike, his friend Jamie and my friend Cheri. Took me about three miles to finally feel like my legs were my own. Felt very off for that first little bit and then I finally felt decent. (Must have been all that sitting all weekend reading, I already finished the book:) VERY GOOD!

avg pace 8:02

Comments
From Jody on Mon, Aug 04, 2008 at 10:01:16

Nice Job! I am jealous that you have finished the book before I have even started.

From wildbull on Mon, Aug 04, 2008 at 14:17:56

Good job MJ, Mad Marci, Road kill Marci, Or Marvalous Marci, Did you realy enjoy the book that much? I am currently reading no man is an island.

From wildbull on Mon, Aug 04, 2008 at 14:23:26

I think I like Princes Mars the Best for a nick name.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Ran 4 early and then met up with the group for 6. Took it nice and easy and felt great today. Very muggy though from the rain last night. Really trying to work on my food intake, been using the fitday.com and really like it.

avg pace 8:30

Comments
From wildbull on Tue, Aug 05, 2008 at 10:07:44

good job MJ. your looking real strong

From Mike Warren on Tue, Aug 05, 2008 at 12:34:24

It was pretty muggy today. I sure wish I could eat better also. Good job on the run! Some nickname thoughts. Crazy legs, The Assassin, The microwave, Lights out. Many more to come, brent & Bull, had some good ones.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.504.000.000.000.009.50

Ran with Mike and Bull, Bull pushed me hard today. Ran alot of uphill. My light on my garmin would not flip on so I could never see the pace. I thought it would end up being alot faster but considering the uphill I am pleased with the run. Very muggy again today.

7:12, 6:41, 7:04, 7:03.  avg pace 7:30

Thanks guys for a great run!!!

Comments
From andee on Wed, Aug 06, 2008 at 15:36:23

So, did you finish the book? Was it a good ending and nothing left open for yet another one????

Looks like a good run for you this morning!! Has Garrett been back out for a second run?

From Mike Warren on Wed, Aug 06, 2008 at 15:42:16

Those are some good miles for the uphill. You didn't look like you were even trying today. But, It was hard to tell, I couldn't have seen you guys with a spotting scope. I didn't look at my GPS either, out of fear it would say 10 min miles. Hate to admit it, but I was surprised I avg 8:06, really thought it would be in the high 9's.

From Wildbull on Wed, Aug 06, 2008 at 17:34:17

this book. is it some book about a vampire romance thing! something to be said necking vampire style!

Those Hill miles will really pay off for us Marci. Thanks for a great work out. it is always nice to run a new course once in awhile. kind of scary in some spots on the trail.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Ran early 4 miles and then met up with girls. This week I have felt so good! Hopefully it continues.

avg pace 8:13

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.150.000.000.000.0012.15

Ran with Mike, Bull and Cheri. Cheri and I just kinda hung back behind the guys and took it easy. Just chatted it up the whole time and enjoyed today. Plan on going with running club tomorrow and getting some fast miles in.

avg pace 8:11

Comments
From Logan on Fri, Aug 08, 2008 at 10:18:18

We are meeting at the store tomorrow at 5am. I am planning on running 20.

From MarcieJ on Fri, Aug 08, 2008 at 10:19:44

Thanks Logan. I will be there, are we running the course? I can be a driver too since I havent yet.

From Logan on Fri, Aug 08, 2008 at 10:26:51

Yes, we are running the course.

From Mike Warren on Fri, Aug 08, 2008 at 15:36:06

Thanks for the run! You and Bull keep me going!

From Michelle N. on Fri, Aug 08, 2008 at 15:49:06

Hey, Marci. I ran the Wasatch Back with you this year and I have been reading your blog. I finally set mine up so I decided to let you know so when I make comments you'll know who it is. You are awesome. Keep it up and you'll blow away the sub 3 at St. George. Hopefully I will see you at Hobblecreek in a few weeks.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.5010.000.000.000.0020.50

Not my best feeling run today, a few ugly miles and some bad acid reflux/major heartburn. Wanted to run some of these miles a little bit faster but I am just glad to get my 20 in. Ran with the club.

avg pace 7:20

Comments
From Kim on Sat, Aug 09, 2008 at 15:34:06

I think when you do over 20 miles there is no such thing as ugly ones! No fun to have the heartburn thing going while running though! Hopefully that is a one time thing for you!

From MichelleL on Sat, Aug 09, 2008 at 15:40:24

7:20 pace for a 20 miler - that is way impressive. I would have stomach issues too if I attempted that. It sounds like the perfect workout if you think about it: You ran not far from marathon pace for the whole thing, faster for 10 miles, and simultaneously worked out some major pain in the workout. It is perfect practice for the issues you may face in the marathon and you did great working through them. I wish you lived closer and could push me through a long workout like that.

From MarcieJ on Sat, Aug 09, 2008 at 15:47:14

Michelle, I so wish I could train with you, you could really teach me alot! Thanks for the encouragement! Congrats again on your run, you are really are amazing!

Kim I sure hope its a one time thing too, it was weird. I had the heartburn for about 2 hours after running too. Not fun!

From jody on Sat, Aug 09, 2008 at 17:35:36

Great run today! You always due such an awesome job!

From Andy on Sat, Aug 09, 2008 at 19:31:25

That is a great pace for a 20+ miler.

From Mike Warren on Sat, Aug 09, 2008 at 20:36:51

Marcie, you know you are doing something right, when you feel crappy and still hold that pace. Keep working! Great run today.

From walter on Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 12:30:40

Marcie you amaze me! I went through acid reflux last week. It is the worst. thats why i have a hard time eating on race days, im always scared of the "sasha effect" I cannot drop trowel in 5 seconds and continue running. Im blown away at your pace for a long run. Ive been doing what Steve Hooper talked to me about putting a little tempo in my long runs. Its easier when your alone so you dont irritate your buddies. Was it blistering hot!?

From wildbull on Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 16:40:30

good run Marci. I thought you were long gone when you took off before us. I kept telling my self MJ is a rocket. I thought i could catch you. mile 4, nomarci, mile6, on and on. I was freaking out. Man she is good!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.700.000.000.000.0011.70

So I was a super slacker this morning and totally bailed on my friend Cheri! I slept horrible (stupid restless legs I get) and 4:30 came way too early today. So I punished myself my heading straight to my in-laws basement right after work to run on their treadmill. It was very hot and stuffy, my shins were hurting and I couldnt get their TV to work so my entertainment was staring into a closet looking at Jody's wedding dress (I think it was your dress jody). Super exciting huh? I only made it 5 miles. I then came home ate some dinner, did my weights, watched some of the olympics and then about 8:30 headed back out for a 6.7 mi run. I felt fantastic on the run and it really wasnt too hot. So glad I got it done but it sure would have been easier if I just would have gone this morning and then just taken a short power nap after work. Live and learn I guess...

5 mi TM pace 8:00

6.7 mi loop avg pace 7:47

Comments
From marion on Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 00:29:15

Excellent miles! Way to get them in. Very creative :) I have never tried watching a dress on the treadmill. Maybe that would make it more tollerable? ;D

From Jody on Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 09:54:49

That is horrible - I am sorry you had to run on the treadmill w/ no TV. Unfortunately it was not my dress - They brought it to my house the last time they came up. Mine would have conjured up wonderful 80's memories.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.050.000.000.000.0010.05

Same usual tuesday run. 4 on own and 6 with the girls. I thought my legs might be tired from running late last night but they felt pretty good. Just took it nice and easy. avg pace 8:05

Comments
From Jody on Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 09:55:38

nice job less than 12 hrs later! Yeah for girls weekend! Let me know what your plans are.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.002.000.000.000.008.00

Ran with Bull and Jeff. Hamstring was buggin me all day yesterday and when I woke up could still feel the tightness, took alot longer to warm up and still feel it a little til the last couple miles. Had 2 miles at 6:35 and then some in the low 7's.

Comments
From Jody on Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 09:22:47

Speedy pace today! You did great! Take care of you hamstring!

From Mike Warren on Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 12:06:18

Don't you just love all the aches and pains of running? Nice job today!

From wildbull on Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 13:29:37

Those were two good miles (6:35). You and Jeff rocked my world this morning. You were looking so very strong. Jeff Surprised me a little. He is a better runner then I thought.

From Ruthie on Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 15:41:43

Hey, do you want to run with me on Saturday morning? You'd probably want to go farther than I do and you'll probably run me into the ground, but I'm game for whatever!

From Amber on Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 17:09:41

You're so fast!!!! Good job, I read about your treadmill and night run the other day, I hear ya, it's soo much easier to get it done in the morning. Then it's done and over and not on your mind ALL day long! I still go at nights a lot though! Keep up the good work! :)

From MarcieJ on Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 20:49:30

Bill, I hope that foot of yours gets feeling better soon! Yes Jeff is a pretty competitive guy, he just did an Ironman back in april. Pretty good runner.

Ruth,

Yes I would love to run. I think we will do 20 mi down the marathon course, but you can just park up however far you want to go. My friend Marissa will probably only do 12-14. I will let you know details on friday.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Resting my leg today! A day of rest always helps the tightness unwind. Too close to hobblecreek to let it get worse. See April on sat. Planning on easy 12 tomorrow and easy 20 on sat.

Comments
From Jody on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 11:03:44

Good job taking care of yourself! I wish I was there to run 20 with you - I am dreading mine.

From MarcieJ on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 11:07:07

You could always make a quick trip down here for a long run! That would be sweet!

From Jody on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 11:58:23

That would be sweet! I am so tempted if I didn't have to go to Idaho on Saturday.

From Michelle N on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 12:56:28

So Marcie, I met Jody today at Speed Group. I figured you guys were related somehow. She is cute and very nice. Must run in the family (even though you aren't blood). Way to be smart today. I should have been a little more careful teaching the class I taught today but I didn't so I hope I don't pay for it Saturday on my 20. Take care.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.000.000.000.000.0012.00

Ran with the Bull and Mike today. So glad I took yesterday off because today my leg felt back to normal and the tightness gone. Had a great run, felt good! Course had alot of rolling hills. Thanks Bill and Mike for a great run.

avg pace 7:26

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
20.150.000.000.000.0020.15

Had a great run with Ruth, Cheri and Marissa. My father-in-law drove us up (how nice, huh?) I wasnt paying attention and had him drop us off a mile early so I had to add on at the end but that wasnt too bad. Beautiful morning. Ran in the low eights for the first 10 and then in the low sevens for the second half. Just took it nice and easy! That crazy girl Ruth got home from Somoa at 2 or 3 this morning and just pulled an all nighter and then came and ran. That was also after about 10 hours of flying time and a 10 hour layover. She is INSANE!! Thanks Ruth for coming it was so fun to see and run with you again!

avg pace 7:36

Comments
From Jody on Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 12:31:22

Sounds like your run was great! - I am glad you gave my dad something to do while he is awake! You did a great job!

From linda10k on Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 13:06:44

Great job!

From Ruthie on Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 14:19:08

Thanks for the run, it was awesome to run with people for once! Did you catch how far I ended up running btw? You're so amazing!

From Mike Warren on Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 14:53:17

Great miles this week! We saw you guys running, on our way to Pine Valley. The course seemed pretty busy today.

From MarcieJ on Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 16:34:17

Ruth,

I think it was 16.97 around there and avg pace was 7:36

From Ruthie on Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 20:24:25

Thanks lots!

From Christi on Sun, Aug 17, 2008 at 22:02:58

I'm guessing this was a SGM course run? Sounds fun! I haven't made it up there yet, but I'm itching too. Hopefully this Sat.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Ran easy miles with Mike. Going to keep it really easy this week. Plan on running 8 the rest of the week with hitting a couple faster miles on wed's run. and then probably only 6 on friday in prep for the half this weekend. If anyone thinks i should be doing anything different PLEASE let me know. My leg feels great, saw April on sat and she worked my hamstrings good. She thinks it was from running on the TM last monday. I mentioned to her about this weird pain when I have been doing my core work (in my lower abs). One of my deep hip flexors muscles was strained a little. I need to be stretching my abs after I work them. But in working  on that she asked me if I can get side stitches alot and I told her in the past 3 ms I had gotten 3 really bad ones. She said my diaphram was very very tight and I had some knots that built up in my abs. So she worked those and she said it would make a difference in my breathing. Yeahhh! She showed me how to massage my diaphram myself and keep it loosened up, Had no idea you could massage the diaphram!

avg pace 8:18

Comments
From Jody on Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 10:04:29

Great Job! I was getting so excited to see you while I was running today. Glad you are feeling better!

From Michelle N. on Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 14:07:58

Hey, it sounds like we have the same plan for the week. I had a tougher week last week so I am planning a little less miles this week and definately a little less speed but how should I know? All sounds good to me. Hope I see you Saturday.

From linda10k on Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 22:00:33

Great job on your run today.

From Brent on Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 23:02:14

MJ Hammer it down on saturday, purple hair, without the the haze, will help you run big time on saturday. Hey, be careful with the hip flexor, ouch.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Christi on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 01:28:42

Hey Marcie! Looking good. Rock 'em at Hobblecreek!

From Lesley on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 08:26:30

Good luck this weekend! I am jealous. My sister lives right at the bottom of Hobblecreek canyon and we run it when I go to visit. So pretty!

From Amber on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 09:38:43

Hey girlie!!! Good Luck at Hobble creek!!!!! You'll do so great, bring another trophy home ok? I also had no idea you could massage your diaphragm . . .good to know, and hope it helps with your little strains! Keep up the good work.

From MarcieJ on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 19:57:00

Michelle, I will most definitely look for you!

Brent, WHAT PURPLE hair! Hey if it will make me run faster I will do anything:)

Thanks Christi and Jody I am excited too!

Lesley, I love Hobblecreek too! A great FAST course, good confidence booster.

Amber, Thanks Amber. No trophy at this race, my friend MichelleL will be taking that one home for sure!

From Brent on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 21:13:29

MarcieJ - its a fast chicka runner thing, purple hair for Jody and Kim on saturday. I sure they can hook you up.

Stay Kool, Hammer down Hobble, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.500.000.000.000.008.50

Ran 2.5 on own and then 6 with the girls. Nice easy and relaxed run. No watch today.

Comments
From Mike Warren on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 09:57:29

Your run sounds like mine. No gps, not a care in the world, just run. Good job!

From Jody on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 10:45:13

Nice job! Way to prepare for Saturday - I need to start now - always a day late and a dollar short.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.503.000.000.000.008.50

Ran with my buddies Mike, Bull and Jeff.  Took it easy til we hit the Dixie center trail system (Painters course) and then I decided I was feeling good and would throw some tempo miles in and I would go til I hit the end of the trails on river road. Bull came right along with me and Mike and Jeff  not too far behind.  6:32, 6:36, 6:45. Cooled off running up river road. Hunfg back and chatted with Jeff and then Bull added on a section and I went to catch up to him (6:55) . Felt great today, will take it very easy tomorrow and friday so I have fresh legs for Sat. Did my first ice bath today, I dont know why I have never done these but my muscles feel so good now. I am going to start doing these as much as I can, hopefully I can do them at least 2xduring the week and for sure after sat long runs. Also going back to April after work for a mini session to just make sure that hamstring is ready to go!

avg pace 7:17

Comments
From Dustin on Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 10:02:02

Good job this morning. I'm still debating about doing Hobblecreek. Bill and I are both signed up, but I think we're both a little worried about what kind of shape we are in and don't want to get injured. I had a good workout last night and plan to take things easy the next few days, just in case I decide to go and run.

From Jon on Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 10:08:02

Do you know what time you will arrive in Provo Friday? I'm trying to see if you will arrive soon enough to deliver my shoes to Sasha (who is coming up to Logan that day) or if I should have Hooper ship them.

From Jody on Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 11:56:20

The ice bath is the best! I wish I had more time in the mornings so I could do them more often1. Auqafor? I have not heard of it, I will try to call you later.

Nice job today!

From MarcieJ on Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 11:57:54

Dustin,

I hope you are feeling good enough to run!

Jon

Probably not til around 4 or 5. It just depends on when I get away.

From Jon on Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 12:08:15

Marcie- Walter says he has a friend coming to Logan from St. George who will grab my stuff, so don't worry about it. Thanks, though.

From wildbull on Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 17:02:07

good job today Marcie. your going to have a PR at Hobble.

From Amber on Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 00:19:13

Great Run and fast pace today!!! That's cool you liked the ice bath, , , it sounds painful to me, but I'd like to try it sometime, , , I'll get brave one of these days. I can't wait to hear how you do this weekend, , just know I'll be thinking of you and cheering you on from way down here!

From MichelleL on Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 10:04:32

Ice baths are the best - so glad you are converted :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

2 miles on own and 6 with Heidi. Easy relaxed run. Went to the chiro yesterday. Didnt go see april, decided I would go to her after the half. hamstring felt tight today, so i am kinda wish I would have gone to see her yesterday. I think its just pre-race phantom pain:)

avg pace 8:29

Comments
From Jody on Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 19:21:06

A nice easy day for you! It always seems like right before a race the nerves attack everyting!

From Jon on Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 19:25:14

Marcie- Steve said you were picking up my shorts. It would be great if you could give them to AdamRW. Thanks in advance.

From MarcieJ on Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 09:40:02

Jon

Will AdamRW be at Hobblecreek?

From Jon on Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 11:29:33

I just found out he won't. Hmm... I guess you could give it to Sasha if he hasn't left for Logan yet. If not, just take it back to Hooper and have him mail it to me.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.200.000.000.000.007.20

Easy run with mike. Excited for tomorrow, excited to see everyone, not excited for the drive up! Have a goal time in my head. Hope the stars align again and have a great race. My hammy has been acting up a little this week so if I start feeling it bad tomorrow I may back off, too close to my goal race of SG to pull something. But I am sure it will cooperate!  Did an ice bath but was not cold enough (I just dump my whole ice box in) I will have to pick up a couple bags of ice to keep on hand.

Good luck to everyone who is racing Hobble and TOU!

Comments
From dave holt on Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 09:47:43

Good luck Marcie, You will do great!

From Jody on Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 12:15:55

Marci - you will do great! Drive safe! Do you have keys to the cabin? I have no idea where mine are. I should get there arount 8:30 - 9:00 pm. Can't Wait!

From Jon on Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 12:44:49

Marcie- if you see this and get to Provo early enough, please stop my shorts by Sasha's house. Thanks. Here is what he said:

I'll be leaving around 5 pm. Marcie can drop them off at our house - 339 N 1120 W in Provo. Phone number 801-788-4608.

From MarcieJ on Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 12:49:08

I will try to get them there!!

From Jon on Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 12:56:34

Thanks- I appreciate it.

From Superfly on Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 17:50:35

Good luck Marcie. Your running very good this year and I'm excited to see how good your going to do a Hobble and most importantly at STGM. Run well and be safe! Also take care of Bill up there. He gets a little wild when he leaves town.

Race: HobbleCreek 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:24:18, Place overall: 6, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.0013.100.000.000.0015.10

Goal was 1:22 and to place in the Top5 Women. Didnt quite make it there, stomach cramped bad at mile 2 and mile 7 or 8 I had to stop and take a VERY visible potty break (just ask Tom!!)  Two girls passed me on that break I was never able to catch, felt pretty nausious the rest of the race. Overall though I am happy with my performance today, esp considering not feeling too hot. I just hope I dont get a crummy tummy like for SG. Hey but my hamstring felt good (thanks to jody scraping it for me!) so I am very happy with that. I had fun talking with lots of bloggers!!! and hanging out with my sister-in-law Jody. My splits are messed up because my garmin kept losing signal through the canyon.

after the race Jody and I sat in the creek behind our cabin for 15 min, oh man that was cold!!!

I just got home so I am going to go relax, eat and watch the marathon...so I get to posting comments on everyones races later on..

Comments
From Brent on Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 21:50:08

MJ Hammered it down with a PR today, 500 commando points and another 300 for the age division win, congradulations.

Nice to meet you for a moment. Just a thought, it seems you have a pack of runners, you, Tom, Wildbull all running about the same, any talks of pacing to break 3 hrs at St.George?

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From MarcieJ on Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 23:15:14

Thanks Brent! Wildbull and I plan to run the race together. I talked to Tom today. I think we could all work well off of each other. Josse should be running with us too!

From Michelle N. on Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 23:28:16

Great job Marcie! It was so good to see you again. I'm looking forward to seeing you at SG.

From Mike Warren on Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 23:46:39

First in age, 6th overall, very little, if no taper and a great STGM training run. Alot of positives from this race for you. Congrats on yet another solid performance! That sub 3 group sounds like a great plan, strength in numbers.

From Superfly on Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 23:52:55

Good job and it will be great for you STG prep. 5 more weeks! Kind of scary actually.

From Jody on Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 02:06:48

You continually amaze me! I wish I could watch and cheer you on, know that I am from many miles behind! You did an amazing job and were so tough, you even survived the creek!

From marion on Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 11:21:29

You did fantastic yesterday! It was SO great to meet you! Thanks so much for trying to get me the singlet! I am so excited for it to come in the mail! Hope to see you again soon!

From Lesley on Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 11:37:29

Awesome run! I feel for you about the stomach problems. There isn't much worse! I admire that you pushed hard to the end regardless of your tummy. That takes a lot of heart. You are still my hero!

From Dustin on Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 11:46:26

Nice job on the race and dealing with the tummy problems. A few more solid weeks and the marathon will be here before we know it.

From josse on Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 12:09:27

Great job on the race!! A pr is so great to get even when you are not feeling the best. It was so fun to see you and looking forward to SG (hopefully the aknle hold up).

From linda10k on Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 16:49:29

Sorry you had tummy trouble but you still did great!

From Christi on Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 20:50:13

1:24 is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Amazing to me!!! I can't even believe I know a chic that runs that fast. You rocked it! Sorry about the tummy issues, but glad the hammy is feeling OK. Sounds like you've got another good (funny) running story under your belt too with the visible potty break... hee hee...

From MichelleL on Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 23:30:01

Great job on your race Marcie! And it was so nice to be able to hang out again before the race. I hope we can do some hanging out again before/after St. G. I think it is safer to assume there will be some degree of stomach issues at St. G. Accept it and plan on it. Even with some hiccups this year should be a sub-3 year for you, and you could be looking at a top - 10 finish this year (see yrs 2004-2006).

From walter on Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 00:49:50

Great job Marcie, I had those issues on my race up north. It totally takes you out of rhythm. Thats a great time still considering the stops you went through. It seems like every race keeps getting faster and more people are getting better! Its awesome! Keep up the good work, I cant wait to meet you SG runners in a few short weeks!

From Wildbull on Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 11:34:31

great run Marcie. Not sure if i would of cought up with you if you would of not had any problems. I got cought way back in the pack and it took some time to get out of the traffic jam. We are going to do well at sg.

From kellies on Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 11:41:41

Great job at the race. Wow, 6th overall, that is impressive. Way to push through those stomach cramps. They always get the best of me!! Keep up the good work~

From MarcieJ on Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 17:21:01

Thanks for the great comments everyone!

Michelle, I looked at the results and it looks like each year the times get faster and faster for the top10. I dont think I have that great of shot at top 10, its very flattering that you think I do though! I really hope to get the Silver Shoe Award, which is the first female SG resident to come in. I have never had stomach troubles in SG so hopefully that continues. We will for sure have to get together either pre-or post race or both:)

Walter, it does throw ya out of sync, it took me a couple miles to just get moving again. SG is going to be a blast!

Bull, you always get me so excited about what we can pull off this year! I cant wait!

Marion, make sure to call the store and make sure Steve has your address to ship it.

From walter on Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 21:36:44

Your right there Marcie, I slowed down about 20 seconds for mile 11 and 12 and then got back to my race pace.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Ran 4 on own and then met up with Peg and Heidi for our usual 6.  Felt very good today. No soreness or fatigue in my legs. I felt really yucky on sunday and monday morning and ended up sleeping in. Came home after work and did some weights and core work and pretty much crashed on the couch. I am feeling great now though. I dont know if the yucky feeling was from the race or what but just glad its gone!

Avg pace 8:18

Comments
From jody on Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 10:58:56

Glad you are feeling better - I was worried when you did not post yesterday. Wish my legs had recovered as fast as yours. Great Job today!

From Michelle N. on Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 17:08:40

Hey Marcie-I saw the question you asked MIchelle L. about the ice bath. What I understand about ice baths is they need to be done ASAP because it keeps the lactic acid from building up in your muscles so they aren't as effective as you wait longer. They are most effective after long or hard workouts where you are getting up above your anaerobic threshold a lot since that is what causes the lactic acid to build up. Lactate threshold is also another name for anaerobic threshold. Correct me if I'm wrong anyone but that is what my ACE Certification book said.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.500.000.000.000.008.50

Ran with Bill, Mike, Jeff and Cheri. Not a great feeling run for myself. Leg hurt, stomachache, and legs felt like they had nothing to give. bah humbug .Hopfully tomorrow is better.

avg pace 7:55

Comments
From wildbull on Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 11:37:00

today was just about getting out and getting the heart going. takes a little time to recover from a race. Be nice to your body and it will be nice to you. your doing great.

From Mike Warren on Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 11:40:12

Thats a pretty good pace, for a bah humbug run. No doubt, you are on the right track.

From Christi on Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 00:25:07

Hey, hope you're feeling better than you did on Wed.'s run. Have a fun memorial day weekend!

From Jody on Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 00:47:05

Hope you are feeling better! I am not sure about Swiss Days yet, I will let you know.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.000.000.000.000.0012.00

Ran with Mike and Bill. Did our usual friday loop from the running store. Took my leg about 7.5 mi to warm and to feel decent. Until then I counting down the miles til the run would be over. Its just not fun to run when part of your body is bothering you. I didnt run yesterday, my leg just felt not very good and my foot kept going numb at work. Ya know my hamstring/calf and qaud always gets tight but there is never any pain involved, my hamstring now has pain involved and that has me worried so until the marathon I am going to be very conservative and cautious. My base is there and its too close to not to be careful! ( I see April tomorrow, so hopefully that will help) I dont want my mileage to suffer to bad over the next 3 weeks but I am going to be careful if my leg is still acting up.

Drank Endurox and 15 min ice bath

avg pace 7:54

Comments
From Jody on Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 10:18:06

Great job and way to be smart! We want you feeling great on marathon day!

From JeffC on Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 11:17:37

Running is painful enough without running on an injured leg or other body part. Good luck with getting the muscle tightness worked out.

From Huans32 on Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 14:19:36

Great pace for being sore and injured. The ice should really help. Are you using the Endurox for recovery or during the run?? Havent tried that kind yet.

From MarcieJ on Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 18:02:27

Huans32 I drink it as a post recovery drink, its awesome stuff!

From josse on Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 19:29:30

I get numbness in my toes. And have found out that it is extreame tightness in the tibialis anterior so get that worked really good as well as the calf. I think this is why I am having the ankle issues right now. Man o man what we do to run!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
23.500.000.000.000.0023.50

Met up with a bunch of people at the park and drove up 23 miles (ended up  that Mike drove a little further up) My friend marissa drove up 3or 4 miles and then hopped in with us. We dropped most everyone off along the way so it was just mike, dustin, marissa and myself. Ran all together for the first 4 or 5 miles then marissa and I dropped back. At diamond valley we ran into a friend and ran with her a little bit and then I asked marissa if she would care if I ran ahead. I could see dustin and tried to catch him but just didnt have the steam to do it (plus he was moving pretty rapidly). Had a couple visible bathroom breaks (I am getting good at those! hope it doesnt become to regular of a thing, my husband would be mortified if he knew of this, he still cant believe I can just squat behind a bush!) SORRY for all the details!

Just took it easy the rest of the way in to the park, my leg felt ok today, no pain, just tightness. I know I am running differently to compensate because the pad of my foot right below my toes felt like it was smacking the ground today and started to get achy, never had that before.

Avg pace 7:44 and 15 min ice bath after... I am so loving these! Thanks Michelle and Josse for converting me to the ice bath club!

Comments
From Jody on Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 12:51:10

Very nice job! You did awesome! Tell Garrett to not be moritified, all us runners understand!

From Dustin on Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 13:25:16

Ice baths are just great, I'll have to share some stories on a run sometime about are pretty intense ice baths in college. Good job today, these longer runs are just what I need.

From MichelleL on Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 13:39:30

What a stinking long run! This is great prep for St. G!

On the squatting subject, this week Josse and I were running and I gave her not quite enough notice that I was squatting and just jumped into some long grass. That is one positive thing about the darkness that is starting to envelope us in the morning.

From Mike Warren on Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 13:45:26

Marcie, great run! Its nice to put 23 in the bank. I think you ran very smart today. Your legs will thank you next week.

From Superfly on Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 19:59:02

Great mileage today!

From Brent on Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 23:00:36

MJ Hammer, runner's creed = Potty whenever and wherever, just don't lose seconds. Short story: I had a lady runner buddy, Diana (Dianimal) she took more potty breaks than a construction worker. One year at the Provo Half Marathon we strung a roll of toliet paper accross the finish line for her. She was not amuzed.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Christi on Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 23:15:51

Sounds like a great long run. Marathon course I presume? You & the potty breaks... hee hee..

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.000.000.000.000.0012.00

Slept in til 7 and then headed out (oh that felt so good!) Did one of my reg 10 mile routes and then added on some hill repeats. Didnt push to hard on them since my legs are still a little tired from saturday. Good news is that my hamstring felt so dang good today! So I saw April on saturday and they were very tight but she said it emotional stress. That there were no real knots in them. I asked her how she could tell the difference and she said that no matter how much she pushes on them they just wont let go and it feels different. She said I needed to relax and my legs/muscles would relax too. I was so happy to hear that! I think I have just been freaking out whenever I feel it get tight and then I get stressed about it and probably make it worse. So I working on relaxing and not stressing about the marathon. (easier said then done:)

endurox, ice bath  (weights and core, I do weights and core 2xweek but never remember to blog it)

Comments
From Jody on Mon, Sep 01, 2008 at 12:22:32

Nice job! I am jealous you got to sleep until 7! Sounds like you had a great run. Enjoy the Holiday!

From Superfly on Mon, Sep 01, 2008 at 12:31:00

That hamstring news is good to hear. Although "relaxing" is easier said than done.

From wildbull on Mon, Sep 01, 2008 at 20:54:07

oh you lucky girl. sleeping in is such great joy. Nice to hear about the ham string.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.150.000.000.000.0010.15

Ran 6.3 miles with Peg this morning and then ran 3.85 later this evening after the sun went down, perfect weather both times. It was so nice this morning!!! Just took it nice and easy, no effort, just enjoyed the company and the scenery. Overall leg felt good, upper quad a little burning sensation/tightness but I am NOT going to stress about it! :)

Comments
From Amber on Wed, Sep 03, 2008 at 03:01:56

I'm with you, I am looooving the nice weather lately! Wahoo! I keep thinking about the starting line of the marathon and am getting way excited. You are working sooo hard . . Good Job!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.804.000.000.000.008.80

Ran with Mike, Bull, and Mike's friend Bruce.Did a new route today, lots of uphill and section of downhill. Legs felt very heavy and tired, but breathing felt good. Was able to carry on conversation the whole run. Kept thinking the whole run I really ougt to push a little harder today.  Thought our avg pace was going to be so slow, ended up being 7:05 and had 4 miles right around my marathon goal pace, so I was very happy with todays run because I was not putting alot of effort into it and there was alot of uphill, and I had tired legs from running late last night. 

endurox and 15 min ice bath.

Comments
From wildbull on Wed, Sep 03, 2008 at 10:21:49

you had a smashing work out today Marcie. Great job. keep walking after each run amd stretch those legs.

From Jody on Wed, Sep 03, 2008 at 12:09:50

Great job today! That is a great pace especially with hills!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.300.000.000.000.006.30

Ran with Peg and Heidi. Didnt make it out earlier like I normally do, just wanted an easy day. Felt decent today.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.000.000.000.000.0012.00

Ran with Mike and Bull. We changed our group name to The Bermuda Triangle, met for our 1st  "GIGANTIC" workout of the season. It was great! Watch out Circle of Trust, here we come!  hehe:) 

Today I couldnt tell if those two were pushing the pace today or if my legs were just pretty tired. Didnt get our avg pace, stopped garmin at a potty break and failed to start it again. Tomorrow could be a long 20 miler. Dont plan on racing it but want a dang good workout from it.

endurox and ice bath

Comments
From Mik'L on Fri, Sep 05, 2008 at 10:49:25

You'll be fine tomorrow I'm sure. I'll be there somewhere so I'll cheer you on! :) You'll probably still win the women's race on a training run knowing you!

From Jon on Fri, Sep 05, 2008 at 11:09:44

Bermuda Triangle. Gigantic workout. Nice.

From Jody on Fri, Sep 05, 2008 at 11:16:26

Great job! Good Luck tomorrow!

From Dustin on Fri, Sep 05, 2008 at 11:19:46

For some reason, I don't think the Circle of Trust is too concerned about the Bermuda Triangle or the Little Budda breathing down their necks in any upcoming races.

I think it is cool you guys can get together a few times a week for some runs. I wish I lived a little closer and didn't have to be to work so early.

I might see about coming next Friday and then going into work a little later. I do have 1st hour prep, which makes it nice some days.

From linda10k on Fri, Sep 05, 2008 at 11:28:58

You got some awesome miles in this week. It is nice in the mornings. I agree. After having it in the 70's for so long, the 60's feel so nice. Good Luck on the race tomorrow. Jamie and I are doing a 20 miler tomorrow.. but I think we are going to do the marathon path. We just didn't have the 80 bucks for a registration fee. Nice job on your run this morning!!

From Superfly on Fri, Sep 05, 2008 at 16:30:43

Classic!

Race: The Trails 20 miler (20 Miles) 02:22:08, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.7510.000.000.000.0020.75

Ran the Trails 20 miler. Small race but very well organized and ran smoothly. Rode the bus up with JamesH and Dustin. Didnt really have a "real " plan for this race, told Dustin I wanted to run half easy and half at marathon pace. I told him I would hope to be in by 2:30. My marathon miles are kinda scattered all over the run, not what I planned. I got a little lazy in this run. I was all by my lonesome the whole race and ended up not really pushing the last half. I just got comfortable and enjoyed the scenery and let my mind wander to the marathon. Had plenty of steam at the end and could have kept going. The course was pretty rolling hills and the last 2-3 miles you are climbing alot. So this run was a good confidence booster for SG.

Ran this race in Saucony racing flats and loved them! Felt so light on my feet. My leg felt good. My quad was a little tight the first couple miles but that went away. Ran a cool down .75 mi with Bill and Mike. 15 ice bath after.

Avg pace 7:06

Comments
From MichelleL on Sat, Sep 06, 2008 at 14:42:52

Such a great pace, I don't know, that's not lazy in my book. Were you wearing the Saucony type A2 (the red ones)? I have those, but I have been thinking they are for 1/2 marathons or shorter.

From Bonnie on Sat, Sep 06, 2008 at 15:06:54

Wow! Nice job Marcie! Was this a single track trail?

From Mike Warren on Sat, Sep 06, 2008 at 15:11:29

Great race today! What a great confidence booster for STGM. I really think this is a tough course. You did awesome. This will send a shiver of fear to the Circle Of Trust. Bermuda Triangle strikes again!!!

From Dustin on Sat, Sep 06, 2008 at 15:25:01

Great race and especially without anybody to run with. I enjoyed the course and felt the miles went by pretty fast, even though like you I was running the entire time alone. I struggle a bit at the end, but I think overall, this was a good 20 miler to get prepared for the marathon. Glad the shoes felt good, sometimes trying out something new on a long run and make a person nervous.

From josse on Sat, Sep 06, 2008 at 15:42:51

Great job Marcie. It is great to have confidence booster this close to SG. Glad you like the hammer gel.

From andee on Sat, Sep 06, 2008 at 17:13:44

Congratulations on another win - you are simply amazing. I wish we could be at the St. George marathon this year to cheer you on, but I don't think that is going to work with baby. He's scheduled to come on the 23rd, but I won't complain if it's sooner. Keep up the good work and say hi to Garrett!

From MarcieJ on Sat, Sep 06, 2008 at 18:01:00

Michelle,

They are orange and navy, I have no idea what length of race. I just went into the store yesterday and Steve was shocked I run in my trainers and told me to try these out. The cushioning was perfect, but so much lighter. Could tell a big difference there.

Bonnie,

Its called the Trails but its really on a reg. paved road.

Mike, yes the circle of trust should be shivering scared right now lol:)

Thanks Dustin, it was a great training run! You did great!

Thanks Josse!

Andee, Yes a baby takes priority over the marathon for sure, so excited to see the little guy. We will be up the week after the marathon for Diggers wedding so we will get to see him them. Garrett says hi back!

From linda10k on Sat, Sep 06, 2008 at 18:40:22

Wow! Awesome job on your race! You're going to do great in the marathon.

From Ruthie on Sat, Sep 06, 2008 at 20:49:36

Wow! You're amazing! Great job on the win and a great training run for SGM. You're going to kick some serious butt there.

From Brent on Sat, Sep 06, 2008 at 21:42:09

MJ Hammer, Goldilocks, Bermuda Triangle, whatever name you go by, you hammered it down, lost the rest of the women in Berumuda T, and the big bad wolf ain't got nothing on you, 500 commando points for the tougher than easy.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From christi on Sat, Sep 06, 2008 at 22:46:05

Congrats on the 1st!!! It was great to see you today too! I meant to tell you that I thought your shoes were cool, glad to hear they worked out for you.

From Jody on Sat, Sep 06, 2008 at 23:52:48

Like I said earlier - Congrats! You did awesome and are so ready for a great SG! I didn't know that Dig was getting married - that is great!

From MichelleL on Sat, Sep 06, 2008 at 23:55:56

I vote for MJ Hammer! That's a priceless nickname!

From Lesley on Sun, Sep 07, 2008 at 09:36:31

Great job! It was so fun to finally meet you in person, not just blog stalking mode. I envy your love of running, I love it but I couldn't just go forever! I wish I could run the distances that you do and really really enjoy it!

From Superfly on Sun, Sep 07, 2008 at 13:53:01

Another strong win!

From Cal on Mon, Sep 08, 2008 at 10:49:21

Way to go Marcie! Another great race and another win!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Ran easy with Mike and Bruce (hope you get feeling better Bull!). Did an out and back course. Felt good, legs were a little fatigued to start. Lets get through another week!

Got some new shorts on saturday from the running store to wear for the marathon. Tried them today to make sure they felt good. Loved them.

Avg pace 8:01

Comments
From Jody on Mon, Sep 08, 2008 at 10:21:13

Nice job! What kind of shorts did you get? Do they have lots of pockets?

From MarcieJ on Mon, Sep 08, 2008 at 12:47:04

I got some navy blue mizuno (I cant remember the style name) they have a big pocket on the side and then a key pocket in front. So I will be able to fit more stuff in for the marathon, but I wont have to carry my gu, I am going to tape them onto my water bottles I put out. I really wanted them because they are navy and match my singlet better (hehe a little vain there:) and they fit much better than my black ones I have.

From Michelle N. on Mon, Sep 08, 2008 at 14:46:34

How come you put water out during the marathon? Just curious. I guess that is what the Olympians do. They had special bottles. I know it gets congested at the dang water stops. At SL Marathon this year I skipped the first 2 stops and just carried a bottle and dropped it around mile 3. It was nice to not be in the mix of things at those first 2 stops.

From Wildbull on Tue, Sep 09, 2008 at 11:10:24

what color?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.500.000.000.000.0010.50

Ran 4.5 on own and 6 with Peg and Heidi. Great run today, felt so good and so fun to run with good friends!

avg pace 8:02

Comments
From Mik'L on Tue, Sep 09, 2008 at 10:10:54

You sure bounced back fast after an awesome 20 on Saturday!

From Jody on Tue, Sep 09, 2008 at 10:40:04

Nice job! Great job getting those miles in on your own - not easy to do!

From WILDBULL on Tue, Sep 09, 2008 at 11:09:04

oh to be young again! you rock and role.

From Christi on Tue, Sep 09, 2008 at 23:39:13

Looks like you haven't missed a beat since Sat's race- nice job!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.154.000.000.000.009.15

Ran with Mike and Bull AKA "the bermuda triangle". Had a great run. Started out with a warm up mile and then some very good marathon paced miles. Finished off with some easy miles, I fell a little behind, had to find a bathroom stop. So besides that I was very happy with todays run. Leg felt great (whoohoo, knock on wood it stays that way)! Afterwards we sang happy birthday to bill's robin on her voicemail.  May go back out tonight and add a few more miles but we will see, after work I am always so tired from getting up so early.  I think I may sleep in for a week after the marathon:)

15 min ice bath

saucony fastwitch 3

Comments
From Mike Warren on Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 09:30:35

Great run today! You didn't fall behind, you were just taking it easy. I was running all out and even saw the grim reaper. That stretch up River Road is a bear.

From Jody on Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 10:31:14

Great job today! Sounds like you guys had a great run! I am with you on the sleep - I am not getting near enough.

From wildbull on Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 10:45:58

thanks for the push today Marci. there aint no way I would of been running to day if it was not for you and Mike. You were looking very strong. I agree about the sleep thing. The ice bath sounds great too.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.000.000.000.000.0011.00

Ran on my own and then met Peg for a fabulous run!  My scraping tools came in the mail yesterday so I scraped my quad/calf and hamstring last night so those areas were a felt a little sore and bruised today.

Avg pace 8:04

Comments
From MichelleL on Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 10:40:19

Masochist!

From JeffC on Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 11:20:17

What the heck does scraping involve? Sounds a bit painful.

From Jody on Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 12:44:44

Way to go! The post scraping bruise is the only downfall, but still so worth it!

JeffC - Scrapping is a massage techinique that uses these tools - bad explanation. Josse has posted a really good explanation on the discussion board

http://fastrunningblog.com/forum/index.php?topic=308.0

It really works!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
20.000.000.000.000.0020.00

This is the third time I have had to type this....argggg..

Ran with Bull and Mike, they were kind to go long with me today since I have cub scout day camp tomorrow and even with going extra early I will only be able to get 12-13 mi in. Thanks guys. We ran a pretty tough route today. Ran from my house up to SC Parkway (2 mi uphill) and then down the parkway 4 mi (gradual uphill) and then up through SC state park and thats a 5 mi of steep uphill, its a killer but an awesome workout. Then finally we got to go down the marathon course and back to my house. I got a side stitch around winchester and had to slow down to breath it out, finally went away but just kept the pace pretty easy and coasted in with the Wildbull. I think I got the side stitch because Mike and Bull had me laughing so hard the whole time and it made it hard to breath.  Awesome run today and great training!

avg pace 8:04

15 ice bath

Comments
From Dustin on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 13:48:22

Good job on the run. I had thoughts about coming over, but then decided it would have been difficult with my schedule. Actually, good thing I didn't come into work too late. Right off the bat I had to go and sub for another teacher 1st period, during my prep time. Good luck with the day camp

From Michelle N. on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 13:58:54

Way to go Marcie. I'm jealous that you are done with your long run. Although, after tomorrow I'm backing off a bit so I keep telling myself I'm almost there.

From Jody on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 16:29:59

Another great run - That is a tough route! Sounds like it was great!

From wildbull on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 16:46:29

great run today. thanks for the idea, and motivation to get it done. have fun at day camp.

From Beka on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 17:03:18

I've run up SC before but not from my house! Amazing. This is a really fun blog, Marci.

From Mike Warren on Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 10:05:53

The Triangle is one fun running group! Thanks, for the gtreat idea. I think you love pain.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.550.000.000.000.0011.55

Got up super early and my father in law drove us up the course 23, I parked my car 11 miles up and then just ran to my car. Had to get back for cub scout day camp. So glad that is over with!!! Yesterday I ran the last section of the marathon and today we started close to the start and ran just past the dammeron valley hills, had to push hard the last 3 mi as I looked at my watch and realized I was running behind when i needed to be home by. Legs were a little tired from yesterdays long run but body felt really good today.

Comments
From marion on Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 19:38:40

WOW- 72 miles this week! Way to go! Hope you had fun at Cub-Scout Day Camp :D

From Jody on Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 19:47:20

Great job today! Thanks for giving my Dad something to do at 4:30 am, those should be productive hrs. Those are tough miles after a 23 miler!

From Michelle N. on Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 20:07:03

I don't know what would stink more-cub scout camp or 11.55 after a 20 miler! You're amazing. I was a den leader 2 times and I think it is my least favorite calling.

From MarcieJ on Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 22:47:02

Michelle thats a no brainer! I would have ran twenty more miles if it meant no day camp. I enjoy running, not yelling and chasing 8 yr old boys around!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Wow only 3 weeks left!  I have been eating really well lately, no refined sugar or anything processed. Except on sat nights I do treat myself to a frozen yogurt and last night I added in a small bag of capt. crunch cereal to snack on . I feel so much better when I eat good. But now til the marathon even my frozen yogurts are OUT. I am just bloggin this to my remind myself!!

Comments
From marion on Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 11:54:59

Good job! You are my hero! I am not quite "there" yet with all of the goodies, but I am getting better all the time. Good luck with sgm, you will do great. I bet these taper weeks are your favorite ;)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.400.000.000.000.008.40

Ran with the Bermuda Triangle. Really struggled to get out of bed this morning but so glad I did. Had a great run, felt good and it was the prefect temp. The end of our run we came down 300 s off of main street  and I pretended it was marathon day and pushed hard to the finish line.

avg pace 7:40

Comments
From wildbull on Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 10:28:09

Nice run Marci.

From marion on Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 12:59:31

Nice run :D I couldn't get out of bed either- must be the weather :) or daycamp :D

From Mike Warren on Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 14:14:31

Great run, another one in the bank. The 4th is coming, yeeehaaaw!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Easy 10 today, 4 on own and for with Peg and Heidi. We used to have a big group on tues and thurs but some have moved across town , out of town and one is pregnant. Today all of us are getting together for a baby shower lunch so I am super excited to see them all!

 

Comments
From Jody on Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 10:39:15

Two great runs! Have fun seeing all your friends at the shower.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.701.000.000.000.008.70

Ran with Bull and Jeff. Almost just stayed in bed today, so tired! But I finally made myself go after getting up, getting back in bed, finally getting dressed, sitting the garage for awhile deciding if I should just go crawl back in bed, driving to the rec center and almost driving away before anyone showed up. Needless to say I kinda wimped out on my speedwork. Was planning on running marathon pace from trail to trail (about 4 miles) ended up with only one and then just chatted easy with Jeff. He comes wanting to do speed and the weeks he does come, I am a wimp!. Today I am just glad I ran after the battle i had to get there.

avg pace 7:19

Comments
From Jody on Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 10:01:41

You are NOT a wimp! You went out even when all you wanted to do was sleep! Great job getting out! Somedays that is the biggest accomplishment of the day.

From wildbull on Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 10:18:30

getting up so early some days is pretty tough. No easy thing about it. Thanks for showing up. you still had a decent run.

From Michelle N. on Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 14:59:28

We all have our days Marcie. You are so prepared and will do great:)

From Mike Warren on Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 22:13:23

Marcie, Bull, sorry for the no show. You guys are awesome! Tough to do it everyday.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Ran with Peg and Heidi and then added one more on my own..Nothing too excited today, just cant believe its getting so close!

Comments
From Mike Warren on Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 11:35:02

You planning on the Running Store tomorrow. I need a good run, but may have trouble keeping up.

From Jody on Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 12:07:48

Nice job! Easy miles here we come. It is getting close and I am getting so excited.

From MarcieJ on Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 14:49:20

Yes Mike I am! I will see you then. I need easy so no problem.

Jody I know I am so excited too!

From Beka on Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 16:28:11

Hey we saw you guys this morning! You were just too far ahead to yell at, but we were behind you. Can you believe we only have two weekends left? I'm starting to burn out, but my excitement for the 4th is keeping me going. Keep up the good work!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.000.000.000.000.0012.00

Ran with the Bermuda triangle today, gigantic workout #3 or 4, cant keep track these days. Just took it easy although Bull and Mike kept wanting to race each other the whole time. They are goofballs! Just kidding guys, thanks for a great run and waiting for me even though I told you DONT WAIT!!!! See ya tomorrow. garmin not charged, no avg pace.

Comments
From Mike Warren on Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 10:29:58

Marcie, thanks for a great run! I have been struggling this week, nice to have a good day. Really, I was not waiting, had to stop and catch my breath. The Bull has too much energy. Since your Garmin was not working, I kept our pace. Avg was 4:25, slightly better than that other running group!

From wildbull on Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 12:31:01

Way to rumble Marci. We are goof Balls. see ya tomoorow.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.0012.250.000.000.0014.25

Wow had an AWESOME run today! We started out by sleeping in and not meeting til 6am this did my body good, I woke up bright eyed about 5:15 and felt good and not the groggy oh my body hurts feeling like I do when I have to get up in the 4's.

Mikes wife drove us up from the finish line a little over 14 miles. (tom and kim lee came today, it was fun to see and chat with you two on the way up!) Warmed up the first 2 miles and then I wanted to hit under marathon pace knowing that when I get to this point in the marathon my body would already be feeling tired. What a run!I I felt amazing, I wish today would have been the marathon. The only thing that bothered me is I have worn custom orthotics for the past 6 ys and I just got a new pair for after the marathon but decided to try them today, they felt great except I rubbed a blister on the bottam on my foot just because they obvioulsey are not broken in. It helped my legs and hips though feel better. I dont think I will wear them for the marathon though, we will see if i cant bulid a calus there in 2 weeks. Here are my splits

1. Warmup with marissa 7:48

2. Warmup 7:04

 6:42  for .51 mi grabbed my gu and water , 5:50, 6:15, 6:05, 6:34, 6:28, 6:14, 6:17, 6:55 (bathroom break here), 6:24, 6;26, 6:28, 6:47 (dustin and bill here and they had slowed down so I kinda slowed a little too), 6:54 (for last .37 mi)

AVG PACE 6:32  I felt so good and I had energy at the end, my legs or any part of my body did not get the sore heavy tired feeling.  I felt like I could have kept going at that pace. I hope I feel like that in 2 weeks! I needed this run today to get the runners high and excitement back!

15 ice bath (BTW smiths carries 20 lb bags for 2.89, it is cheaper than buying 2 x10lb bags)

 

 

Comments
From MichelleL on Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 11:33:12

Nice workout! Hopefully you'll feel even better for St. G because of the additional taper help.

From scotthughes on Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 11:52:40

I saw you and Dustin as you were close to the end...looked great!

Your times are incredible! You are going to have a great marathon.

From Mike Warren on Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 11:59:39

What can I say! You just had it going on today. The thing is, you could of run faster. You were fine at the finish. I was going to try to stay with you. No chance, you are out of my league! Nice run today.

From Jody on Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 12:19:22

That is an awesome workout! You did great! I wish I would have been there!

From wildbull on Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 16:00:48

great job Marci your awesome. your ready to Rumble

From marion on Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 16:59:30

Great workout! You are so cool! :D

From dave holt on Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 19:03:15

You're going to hit an awesome one! Keep it healthy for the next two weeks.

From Dustin on Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 19:39:40

Way to go you were flying this morning. Two more weeks and then it is show time! I hope you can feel as good then as you did today.

From Tom on Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 17:35:47

Wow! Awesome run Marcie, you are definitely ready to go sub-3 this year and blow your old PR out of the water.

Thanks again from Kim and I for giving us the heads up on the run and letting us catch a ride up the mountain. It was a really nice addition to our anniversary weekend celebration!

From James Holt on Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 20:24:36

I was thinking "why is it that I am slowing down and Im catching Marci?" Your restroom break explains that. Cause once I got within shouting distance you where off again. Good run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.750.000.000.000.006.75

Somehow missed my alarm this morning and missed my run with the Bermuda Triangle:(  Once I woke up and realized I wouldnt make it to run with them I decided to stay in bed and sleep in since I didnt have the greatest nights rest (I hate sunday nights, I never sleep good!).

Went out about 7:30 tonight and  way too soon after eating dinner, legs felt great but stomach felt heavy and kept getting aches and pains in my guts. yuck!

avg pace 8:04

Comments
From Jody on Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 23:02:24

Nice job getting out. Evening runs are always hard on the stomach - either too empty or too full! Glad you got some sleep.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Easy 8 today.  2 on own and 6 with Heidi. Felt good.

avg 8:30

Comments
From Michelle N. on Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 11:38:18

Great work Marcie. You are doing great. It's funny how during taper time we all get a little burned out and it is easy to sleep in, etc. I have had 2 days in the past week where I didn't get up early and had to run on my treadmill. Oh well, at least it gets done, right?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.704.000.000.000.008.70

Ran with Bull and Mike. Ran four of the miles hard and the rest easy. We met at 5:30 instead of 5. I love that extra half hour of sleep! Will run easy 8 tomorrow, 12 on friday and then Swiss Days 5k on sat and plan on getting 7 or 8 in.

avg pace 7:14

Comments
From wildbull on Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 10:13:05

Nice run this morning Marcie. Thanks for pushing the pace down by the river. Those two guys I almost ran into must still be shaking.

From Mike Warren on Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 10:21:05

I almost hit those guys too. Thats why you need to make those weird noises. Good run today Marcie. Bull, you actually spelled Marcieeeees name right. Michelle, you must be slipping. You caught me on that right away.

From Jody on Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 17:40:49

Great run today- MP miles are great!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Taking the day off,  yesterday the blister that I rubbed last saturday, the top layer of skin that was starting to get tough all ripped off and now its just the raw skin. It was just too tender! Not good timing, feeling a little (ok alot) of anxiety over it, i hope it heals fast. My foot feels a little swollen and sore. Thinking it was from running funny after I felt the skin tear off. This is so stupid!!!!

Comments
From MichelleL on Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 13:28:57

It should heal enough. You've got plenty of time.

From dave holt on Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 13:48:37

Plenty of time - no biggy.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Wow I am getting alot more taper this week than I thought, wont complain about that though. Was supposed to meet bull to run but he showed up a half hour early (who does that, shows up too early:) So I had some friends that were running 6 mi so I hurried down and they were just about to leave so i was able to run some easy miles and then added on 2 more. My foot was still tender, been experimenting with different bandages. I think I bought 30 dollars were of every kind of bandaid and bandage there is. Tomorrow I will try to add on more than I thought after swiss days. Dont even know what to expect on time tomorrow, I have NEVER ran a 5k!! I hope to be high 18 or low 19.  I cant believe a week from today I will be getting ready to go pick up my number at the Expo!!! Started to get butterflies yesterday!

Comments
From Jody on Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 10:38:23

Good luck with the Bandaid experiment. You will do great tomorrow!! I can't wait to see what you think.

From Dustin on Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 10:47:08

Sorry to hear about the blister, not a good time to have one of those. The 5k should be fun. I think I've about talked my wife Sunny into running it. I haven't done too many 5K's lately, so I'm interested to see what kind of time I can run.

From Mike Warren on Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 13:58:01

I think we should send Bull for a random drug test. Good job today.

From wildbull on Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 15:13:36

Sorry Marci. Latley i have been such a air head. Cups of water have been spilling. Putting my shirts on back words. I must be losing my mind! good run this morning.

From Michelle N. on Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 15:16:18

I call the absent-mindedness "sugar brain" (lack of sugar in the brain). I seriously have issues during training time. I just lose my thoughts so easily and after speed and long runs, Oh, oh, I'm outta here:)

From Christi on Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 00:41:27

Good luck tomorrow! Can't believe you've never run a 5k??!! Those poor other racers- they won't know what them when you show up- you'll do AWESOME!

Race: Swiss Days 5k (3.1 Miles) 00:19:48, Place overall: 3, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.900.003.100.000.0010.00

Wow a 5k is tougher than I thought! I think I like the longer distances better. Met Dustin and some others for a warmup, ran the course. Very very flat, very honest! Saw Erica at the start and she is speedy speedy so I knew my shot of 1st was out the window.

1. 6:14 (had a hard time getting my breathing in sync)

2. 6:15 (feeling better here and in a groove)

3. 6:26 (ughhh seriousley thought i was going to throwup here, get passed by cross country girl, try so hard to stick with her but cant)

.1 55 sec  (6:42 pace) I didnt realize how much I slowed down here, that hurt my time alot!

Overall felt decent and my race that matters is next week so today was some good speedwork, polishing.  Chatted with a lot of people after the race, that was so much fun. Tons of girls in my ward ran and their kids so that was fun to see them all and we even a got a ward picture. Talked for awhile to Erica and her husband after the race, she is so awesome and fun to talk to and gave me some good advice for SG (she ran 2:54 last year). Very very nice people. Ran a cool down with Bull back on the course. Had a great time today! So excited for next week, I can hardly wait and my foot felt good today, could not feel the blister on the race but after it was a little sore, will be just fine by marathon day. Now off to my massage with April, whoo hooo! Hopefully I will make it easier for her today since I have had no issues with my hamstrings, quads, or calves lately (knock on wood!)

Ice bath 15 min (didnt feel cold enough though)

Comments
From marion on Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 13:33:28

nice race :) Great miles :) Enjoy that massage! Good luck next week!

From Tom on Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 13:42:38

Good job on the race. 5Ks are the pits, I have a good one about once every 2 years if I'm lucky. Sub-20 on an honest course should set you up nicely for next week.

From Sasha Pachev on Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 14:48:12

Congratulations on a sub-20:00 on an honest course. 5 K is exceptionally miserable when you are in shape to run it. I've said many times that a marathon hurts less than an honestly run 5 K when you've trained for it.

From Megan on Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 16:12:05

Congrats on your 5k... that's a impressive pace!

From Jody on Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 16:33:56

Congrats! You did awesome! I am interested in the route change from last year. It was weird today not to be running it, but better things to come next week. Swiss days is always fun because you see so many people you know.

From Brent on Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 18:15:19

MJ Hammer - 300 commando points for the 5K PR. 5Ks, best if you can pace with someone else, darn hard to hold pace.

Stay Kool, have a great St. George, B of BS Rools out

From Sunny on Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 18:46:12

You did great! It was fun to see you there and talk a little with you too!

From josse on Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 19:12:12

Great job, I agree 5k's are brutal. You ran well and it is a perfect workout for the week before a great marathon.

From Mike Warren on Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 21:10:53

Marcie, great race! Thats a very good 1st 5k. I would say do more of them. Have a great final week of training and kick some tail in STGM!

From Dustin on Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 22:35:01

Great job on the race, I think you're ready for next week, should be lots of fun.

I had my massage with April right after you, it was nice and I'm feeling pretty good.

From Amber on Sun, Sep 28, 2008 at 17:46:33

GREAT JOB Marcie!!! You seriously did great, I agree with you about 5k's though, I think they are so much harder than long distance races! I'm so proud of you that you got a sub 20. . . . someday I will too . . . someday . . . !

I'm so excited to see how your marathon turns out, you will do so great! I'll send out some positive energy vibes for you and for the weather :) :) :)

From MichelleL on Sun, Sep 28, 2008 at 17:50:51

Good job! Sub 20!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.000.004.00

Easy 4 around the neighborhood. Legs felt very fresh. Plan for the week 5 tomorrow, 4 on wed with 2 fast miles, 5 on thurs and 3 on friday.

avg pace 8:00

 

Comments
From Mike Waren on Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 12:54:16

Glad to hear you are feeling so good. Thanks for all the great training runs. What a great week this is going to be, Yeeehaaaw!!!

From Jody on Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 18:28:38

Very nice job!! Way to go!

From Amber on Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 18:40:22

Yeah! It's the final countdown! I hope to see you Thurs. night, that would be fun and feel free to invite anyone you want. I would love to hear about what you eat this week, I should be more careful around race times but I just eat normal I guess, I'm not super smart about what will make me run faster, , ,, so any advice? I am so excited for you Marcie, you really are just the cutest, funnest, most determined girl I know!

From Brent on Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 21:37:39

MarecieJ, Hammer it down on saturday, hope you have a great race.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Easy 6 with Peg and Heidi. So nice to be sleeping in, had a hard time falling asleep last night. My mind was racing. Felt great today, very rested, excited to do a few fast miles tomorrow my legs are craving it!

Comments
From Michelle N. on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 10:06:22

You must be feeling like I am Marcie. I have soooo much energy right now and it is killing me to not run more. Therefore I keep running faster:( I need to slow down. Great work. I'm soooo excited to see how we all do.

From Bonnie on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 21:23:16

Good luck Marcie! I can't wait to log on and see how you did!

From Christi on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 22:43:40

So maybe its OK for me to do a couple fast (fast by my standards not yours- hee hee) miles tomorrow. I'm yearning for it. See ya Friday!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1.500.000.000.000.001.50

Was planning on meetin up with the Bermuda Tri for one last run but I bailed and just slept in instead. Sorry guys!

Ended up doing a little jaunt around the neighborhood about 10 pm, my legs were so restless so had to do something get them to calm down.

Comments
From josse on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 09:58:09

Sleep will be better for you any way.

From Michelle N. on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 09:59:29

Looks like we had the same idea today. So excited to see you in a few days. Good luck on resting up and we'll see ya Friday.

From Mike Warren on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 10:02:13

We waited for an hour!(Jk). It was nice out today, temps were perfect. They were starting to set-up the finish line. You can feel the excitment in the air. Bull even took it real easy on me today. He didn't scream, yell or make weird noises at people today.

From wildbull on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 10:25:13

NP Marci, your smart to sleep in. get all the sllep you can now.

From Jody on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 10:33:25

I wish I had listened to my gut and not my husband say "go, go run" Way to take it easy and rest! See you soon!

From Dustin on Wed, Oct 01, 2008 at 10:33:50

Funny, Mike stated that the Bull didn't scream, yell or make weird noises at people today. However, Mike forgot the day is just starting. I'm sure the Bull will have at least one outburst.

Glad you got the extra sleep, it is important to feel well-rested now.

From Superfly on Thu, Oct 02, 2008 at 09:55:20

Extra rest is great this time of year. Just try to think about something else. Go shopping or something. Spending money always takes my mind off the race...

Good Luck! You'll do great.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Ran 1 on my own and then 6 with Peg, Heidi and Tia. Easy 3 tomorrrow. Michelle and Josse (and her sister) are coming to stay with me today. So excited. And I also cant wait to see my sis-in-law Jody and her family and of course cant wait to see all the bloggers as well:)This whole weekend is going to be packed full of fun!!!!

Comments
From Jody on Thu, Oct 02, 2008 at 10:36:56

WOW! 7 miles - you go!! I can't wait to see you guys. We will get there at 9 tonight. Let me know your plans for tomorrow.

From Michelle N. on Thu, Oct 02, 2008 at 15:00:23

Hey Marcie, how bad is running the course with a headwind? SL Marathon had a terrible headwind but only for the first half. It killed my time though. I just wonder if the downhill will help a ton. I'm croaking cuz I HATE the wind. I'd rather run in rain which we might get to add to the race also. Couldn't we just have a perfect day. I guess down there it is either the wind or too hot that'll slow us down, right?

From MarcieJ on Thu, Oct 02, 2008 at 16:34:01

You know its been a long time since I have ran in a headwind on the SG course. My guess is they always predict the worst of the weather, I bet its actually nice for the marathon. That storm looks likes its not supposed to hit til sat afternnoon. I would not worry about it too much:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.000.000.000.003.00

Rode up to the start line with Clyde, Josse, Michelle and Josse's sister Ericka. Ran 1.5 out and then back. Super fun to ride with those guys and get into the marathon spirit. Felt so weird to run only 3 miles easy and call it a day. SO excited for tomorrow and I am just prayin like crazy that my body feels so good and remembers what it is supposed to do.

Comments
From Lesley on Fri, Oct 03, 2008 at 17:49:01

Good luck! I can't wait to see how you do!

From Kellies on Sat, Oct 04, 2008 at 22:36:34

Hey Marcie, I didn't get the chance to formally meet you last night at the park but thought I would give a quick hello. I look forward to hearing about your marathon report. I am sure you did great. Hope your recovery goes well also!

Race: St. George Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:11:22, Place overall: 36, Place in age division: 10
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.5026.200.000.000.0026.70

I dont even know where to begin this, I was feeling incredibly awesome and prepared the first 3 weeks of sept and then the past 2 weeks I have felt very off. I got that blister and then my foot had been hurting pretty bad because I would run funny to avoid hitting the spot. It was a stressful 2 weeks and my body does not handle stress well at all! So I dont know if they played an affect on my tanking of this marathon. I am trying so hard to be strong and positive about my performance today (not that I want anyone to do bad but I do find comfort in the fact that majority of people struggled and were off their goal times, sorry that is very selfish) but I am definetely struggling mentally with it. Its hard when you put so much time, effort and money into preparing to run a race and to feel so prepared and not have it happen. I know there are other races but to wait for the next one to come is hard, I am an inpatient person.  Also since this is my stompin ground everyone around here was waiting to see if I could break 3 and I was so confident (and still know I very capable of running sub3) and now I just feel embarrassed that I didnt.  

Did not sleep well but felt rested and was excited to go although I felt I was lacking the excitement an adrenaline I have before a race, esp SG.  My hamstring started to act up again on thurs (stress) and I was worried about that and my foot with the rain and possibly re rubbing that blister (happy to say my foot or hamstring did not bother me at all, that is a very postive thing!).

Felt ok the first 10-11 miles not great but ok, and was only 1 minute off my pace chart. I was just waiting for the downhill where I could take off but at 11 started to feel a little sick and my legs were not feeling fresh, Andy and his posse passed me here. JamesW came up on me at 12 and we hung together til after the half. Hit the half in 1:32 (off now by 3 min) but still know I can negative split, but I had no go whatsoever. On my favorite part of the course past diamond into SC I can usually hit a couple 5:50'S there but i think I was in the mid 6's. Could not stick with James. Started feeling severly sick to my stomach. Dashed behind a car at mile 18 and then could not get my shorts up cause they were so soaking wet. After this my pace continued to slow and slow. Felt like i was running in slow motion, my breathing was great but my legs felt like dead weight. I felt so heavy because my clothes were sopping wet and so much for lightweight racing shoes! My thoughts are now to just finish , sub3 is way out the window and I am really thinking at this point I am going to be high teens or twentys. See tom ahead of me  (he passed earlier back after andy I think) and just try to keep in view. Catch him and then notice my shoe is untied, try to tie it decent but fail (hands are numb and shaky) and it unties shortly after, I would have left it alone but these laces on my racers are long, learned I will cut them next time. Well I failed again on tying my shoe lace, my hubby is at mile 23 and I call him over to tie my shoe for me cuz i cant bend over again, super sick to my stomach. He told me after I did not look like my usual running self and believe me I didnt feel like it either, I felt like it was not MY body. I caught tom again and then he sped up or i slowed down at the last mile. I was more than ready to finish but with no PR. Ran straight the bathroom, found my family, talked to just a few people, told my hubby to go get my clothes and I needed to get home fast. Felt so horrible, cold and very sick. Got home hopped in the shower, quickly got dress and then alternated between laying on the couch and the bathroom floor. SPent most the afternoon throwing up hammer gel and endurox and then just a lot of dry heaving and that hurt. Also other stuff that I will spare you the details. My stomach hurt so bad!!!! This is not the first time, I have spent many post races like this.I know my salt dips too low and have had no problems this year but obvisoulsly today I didnt.  I think its because I took IB profin this week for my foot and every time I have taken it close to races this happens so now I know I HATE that stuff and will never use it again. I know better but i overlooked it and thought i would be ok.  My splits for the second half are so embarassing for myself I wont even post them. I did have a great time hanging out with Josse, her sister Ericka, Michelle and Jody and going to the blog get together. Thanks guys and congrats to Jody for having an awesome race and hitting her goal almost perfect!! So glad she had a good first marathon!

 

Update: After my very emotional breakdown this morning (i have a great husband who sat and listened, consoled and comforted me while I sobbed like a baby!) I am doing better and I started to think about Deena Kastor and Paula Radcliff that trained for 4 years for the olympics (paula for her second bad race go around and deena breaking her foot) my race now does not seem that bad. I am sure they had similar thoughts of "of all days, why today?" I will take my little 'ol SG marathon anyday over the feelings they went through after their olympic race. 

Comments
From Burt on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 00:49:14

Wow! That is some report. It must've one crazy day.

From jona on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 00:58:46

Awesome race. You had an awesome race. Keep your head up. This experience will make you a better stronger runner!

From dave holt on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 01:27:31

Sorry you didn't hit your time Marci, but I know exactly what you're saying. It's too bad that marathoning takes such a toll on the body so we can't bounce right back and try to use this fitness again in a few weeks. Oh well... you'll get that 3 I'm positive.

From Jon on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 01:40:28

Wow, tough race, especially the afternoon puking. No worries, we can find another marathon. Or go PR in a 10k at Thanksgiving since you are in PR shape.

From linda10k on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 02:52:45

Sorry you had such an awful afternoon. Hope you feel better soon. Take it easy.

From Christi on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 09:24:45

Marcie- So sorry you had a difficult race today. I think your time RULES, but I know you had other plans. I know what you mean about feeling selfish about taking comfort in knowing that you weren't the only one struggling today. That sucks that you were so sick afterwards. Just focus on all your awesome races you've had- gotta take the bad with the good unfortunately. You rule!!

From allie on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 09:31:58

it sounds like you had an intense day. but that is an AWESOME time for being so sick and dealing with the horrible conditions. way to be tough and pull off a great time!

From Lesley on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 10:04:14

Sorry about the crappy race! My wasn't so hot either. There is just something wrong with shoes that weigh 10 lbs each from water gain! You are still my hero!

From Tom on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 10:27:21

Marcie it was brutal out there, thanks for helping to give me a kick in the pants a couple of times. Hey don't be too hard on yourself, I think under these conditions you did better than you think. But I also fully relate to the bummed out feelings. I've had the same problems with Ibuprofen or most any other pain reliever before races, good idea to avoid it.

Next year you'll get your revenge!

From Kim on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 11:17:39

Sorry you felt so rotten! Not the greatest conditions for a marathon, but what a story we all have to tell future generations! We can even make it more exciting as the years roll by! :o)

Congrats on hanging so tough!

From Superfly on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 11:38:20

Good job Marci. I think we all kind of feel a little let down after that one. You still ran a very amazing race. Way to go.

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 11:52:05

Just adding my congrats on a great year, but sympathies on a not so satisfying finish.

From Jody on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 11:59:24

You are so tough! Even though you did not have the outcome you wanted you did awesome and were so strong! Take care of yourself and just enjoy running!

From Mike Warren on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 12:06:23

Marcie, what a tough race. After all the training it was not the STGM we were looking for. Under the conditions though, what a great time. Look at it like this. I was lucky I even finished this thing. You still ran a very respectable time. You are not only a great runner but tough as nails. This will make the next one seem easier.

From James W on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 12:13:06

I know it may be hard to look back at this year's race and see positives, but given that the weather took about 10 minutes off most people's race, you were right there. Sorry to hear about the puking and other stuff, that's never fun. I agree with the others, we will have some major memories of this year's marathon with stories to tell for a while. Congratulations on a great race despite the weather.

From MichelleL on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 19:04:21

I'm sorry you were so dang sick in the race and after. You've worked so hard for this race and mother nature gave us a nasty present instead of the marathon Santa coming we all got a lump of coal. You do have a sub-3 hour in your future. Enjoy your week of recouping and try not to get too down.

From marion on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 19:41:27

i'm so sorry the race was a bust :( Your time was still amazing even with Mother nature giving you her worst! I hope you are feeling better today :)

From cgbooth23 on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 21:13:55

what a day for you... post race didn't sound fun, but good job in the race! and good luck with the cousin thing!

From Michelle N. on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 21:18:19

Great job Marcie. I know you are disappointed but you still are totally amazing. I think there is comfort in knowing everyone wasn't at their best. Congrats.

From josse on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 21:30:34

Way to turn that frown upside down):) As always I loved seeing you and spending time with you. Can't wait for the next time. I truley believe we will get that 3 hour mark and it will be so much fun when we do. Great job on the race Marcie.

From Andy on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 22:54:29

I was really hoping you could have stayed with us because we could have used your course expertise. The most frustrating thing about marathons is that you spend so much time preparing for one day and if something goes wrong that day you have to wait so long to give it another shot. It sounds like you had a perfect storm of things go wrong yesterday. You are a great runner and should hold your head high for what you have accomplished.

From James Holt on Sun, Oct 05, 2008 at 23:25:48

Marci, your an incredible runner and you will get that sub 3 and then some. Sometimes we need a little break to get our minds and bodies back. Just dont let that break go to long. I did and I missed out on several years of doing something I really enjoy. Even if im not super good at it like you.

From Amber on Mon, Oct 06, 2008 at 00:53:12

Marcie, You are SO AMaZinG. You really are one of the most talented, and dedicated runners I know, , , ok THE most. I'm sorry you didn't get your sub-3, , , I know it's in you, if you went and ran the course tomorrow guaranteed you'd get it! Dang the rain, Dang the wind, Dang the Ibuprofen. I'm still way way way proud of you, you've worked so hard and really are such a strong, incredible runner. Hope you know how amazing you really are :)

From scotthughes on Mon, Oct 06, 2008 at 09:56:20

marcie,

The sub 3 is yours....you definately have it in you. This race just wan't the one for it to come out. You will break the 3 big time next time you race!You are a dedicated and talented runner and I enjoy watching your training.

KEEP IT UP!

From Michelle N. on Mon, Oct 06, 2008 at 10:47:59

Marcie, if you decide to start your family now you'll still have plenty of great years of strong racing ahead of you. Sometimes I think being a mom makes us even more mentally tough than you can imagine (it does a number on the body however) but you are strong and I totally believe you will get there:)

From MarcieJ on Mon, Oct 06, 2008 at 11:28:59

Thanks so much everyone for all the amazing comments! Everytime I thought I was going to lose it I would read what you all wrote and it helped lift my spirits. I cant believe what a hard time I am having dealing with saturday. Its so lame I am so emotional about it! But I am going to move on and move forward!

JamesH dont worry I sure I will probably being running the save a sister 10k and sc half coming up.

If I am able to I am plannning like many others to try for another marathon shortly!!

From Dustin on Mon, Oct 06, 2008 at 11:37:18

Hey Marcie

Hang in there. I'm feeling just like you a little down and disappointed about the race, but I'm sure we'll bounce back. I'm already looking for another marathon to run. Believe me I know how it is, to feel like you're in great shape and ready to run a great race, only to be humbled like we were on Saturday. But we all probably learned somethings about ourselves and this marathon definitely gave us an experience to remember and learn from.

You are a very talented and dedicated runner, things just didn't work out on Saturday, but they will sometime in the future.

From Beka on Mon, Oct 06, 2008 at 17:43:51

Marci...GET REVENGE! I know you can!

That was one WET race. I seriously worried about hypothermia and/or pneumonia during and after. I saw a lot of blue lips and quivering runners afterward. I felt bad I couldn't stay and watch Jeny, Jan and Mishayla cross...I felt like such a bad friend, but I was FREEZING! And I am ashamed to admit that I, too, was secretly happy some others didn't make their goals. It made my failing to break 4 seem a little more bearable. But I WAS rooting for you all the way! You will get revenge!

From jtshad on Tue, Oct 07, 2008 at 15:25:23

Sorry you faced those conditions and had a disappointing result and got so sick. You are strong runner and will bounce back.

Unfortunately, we can't control mother nature, but is still doesn't help with the frustration. As others have already said, hang in there.

From Brent on Tue, Oct 07, 2008 at 23:07:59

MJ Hammer, your still the hammer, the hammer will fall the next race. This may sound like a funny comment. Although it is hard to peak for more than one marathon a year, I always wonder how much pressure is put on ourselves for one marathon? I have known many runners that have gotten sick from the anxiety before the marathon. Your in great shape, Vegas baby?

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From James on Tue, Oct 07, 2008 at 23:33:27

It was good to see you as well. I think you still ran very strong with all things considered! I would have loved to come as close to my last years time as you did to yours in those beyond horrible conditions.

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Not really sore at all. My quads feel a little tired but thats about it. The worse soreness I have is my abs from throwingup/dry heaving all sat afternoon!  So nice to sleep in and not stress last night about getting to bed early. Plan on running easy tomorrow. I SO WANT redemption for this race. I told myself and my husband that after SG I was going to back off of racing for awhile and I wanted a break (just from racing) . But I so dont now. I just want revenge!  I dont know what my future over the next months has in store but I will continue my training and just play everything by ear and see what happens. I have thoughts of PF Changs with Michelle in January......

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From Sunnyrun on Mon, Oct 06, 2008 at 17:01:53

Great to see you the other night - small world! Im very impressed with your running !! Dave and I keep saying "Seventeen Marathons - wow!!"

From MichelleL on Mon, Oct 06, 2008 at 18:29:44

Nice to sleep in, eh?

From marion on Mon, Oct 06, 2008 at 22:16:49

Go Fight Win!!! You will get your revenge and it will be sweet!!! ;D

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Went and ran easy with Heidi today. Actually felt pretty good. I wish I could say I am sore, but I'm not. Nice to go easy and poor Heidi got to hear all about the marathon, I talked the entire time and she was so nice to listen!

(Thanks Beka for the cute note and goodies you dropped off last night and I dont care you stalk my blog :o)

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From Dustin on Tue, Oct 07, 2008 at 16:17:17

I guess I had never noticed the 17 marathons until someone pointed it out yesterday on your blog. Man, I'm only a rookie 5 marathons now. I thinking about P.F. Changs or CIM.

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Rested!

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Woke up with a sore throat and feeling a little crummy so slept in again, bailed out on my friend Heidi. 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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Oh so needed this run! Felt so good to get back out again. Feeling a little out a whack with not running and having my post marathon fat week! I went out on my own today and am one of those extra paranoid people, but I think I may have gotten followed at the end, I was just finishing up and had to run down my street a little to make it an even 11 miles and a van pulled up behind me like they were going to the mailbox, got a really weird feeling and hurried and ran past him and ran into my house (I know stupid because if he was following me he now knows where I live) and he just turned around and drove off, it was not normal, it was creepy! Overall though felt pretty good on my run, legs got a little tired and heavy towards the end and hammie felt a tad tight.

avg pace 8:01

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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Ran with Jody up in West Valley. Did an out and back run. Felt pretty good, could still feel my hamstring, it would come and go throughout the run. Legs still don't feel super fresh, still heavy feeling. Ran easy out with Jody and then we turned around and I ran ahead a little. I get one more day of getting a treat each day but come sunday I am back on the straight and narrow. I now know why I try to stay away from my treats, they taste good going down but then I feel like crap after. My body is just not used this much sugar anymore! But Jody made some dang cute cookie dough last night! We went to a wedding yesterday and between wedding and wedding dinner went to the gateway and got a few things at Ann Taylor Loft (I justified to my husband because I had a coupon I had to use:) so that helped cure/ease my post marathon blues:) Thank you for shopping and clothes!

avg pace 8:29

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From MichelleL on Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 12:48:10

I love Ann Taylor but it is expensive! Loft and a coupon could make it doable. Shopping can be really therapeutic.

From Christi on Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 20:14:30

Sounds like a fun little SLC trip! Shopping & running w/ Jody(scary about being followed earlier in the week- be careful!!)question: how fast is the Snow Canyon 1/2 course compared to Hurricane & Painter's 1/2s? I think I'll run it, just not sure what a realistic goal is for me... thanks1

From britta on Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 23:40:51

Thanks for your encouragement on my blog. I have been eating terrible this week and really do not feel good when i eat that way either. Tomorrow is my day back on. I hope I can stick to it.

From MarcieJ on Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 20:46:05

Christi,

I am not entirely sure, I ran snow canyon about 1-2 minutes faster than painters (but painters was not my best race either). Hurricane 1/2 I ran 3 min faster than SC (but I was in much better shape). I would think you could run it much faster than painters for sure.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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Ran some easy miles with Mike. Jody and I scrapped each other on sat night and boy could I feel it today, wow I have some pretty big brusies on my hamstrings. But my hamstring as far as the tightness goes feels much better. I was thinking of going running after work but decided against it because I think someone might call social services if they saw the back of my legs, I cant wear shorts in the daylight for fear someone might come take my hubby away. Dont worry Jody has just as big of brusies too:)

And I think I am going to take a break from blogging. I have gone back and forth on this for awhile now but feel I just spend too much time on the blog and need a break from it. Dont worry I am not breaking from running or racing or keeping track of my mileage- just blogging! I am going to keep my miles up and keep my 2 speed workouts a week and I am planning a winter marathon. 

I dont know though... we will see how long I stay away... ( I am just a little addicted to the blog :)

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From Dustin on Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 12:06:09

You can't stay off the blog for too long, we'll hunt you down. Hopefully, we can get back to all running together on Thursday nights. It was kind of hard this summer with everybody's different schedules.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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Easy run with Peg and Heidi, felt good but we took it pretty easy. Chilly today too!

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slept in, mmmm...felt good!

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Ran with Heidi, felt ok, went to dinner and ate later than usually so my stomach felt like a brick was in it.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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So my break from the blog didnt last too long, I was totally kidding myself when I said I would stay off of it for a couple weeks. I feel lost not blogging my miles but I needed a week where I just didnt get on it and so I could accomplish some other things. But I am back, yeah! Plus my mom reads my blog (Hi Mom!) and she said she missed reading my entries.

Slept in and didnt head out til around 8. Nice to sleep in but hate that by the time I get back and showered I feel like I wasted the whole morning. Ran the loop that I usually run with the Bermuda Tri but started from my house so it added an extra couple miles. Felt ok but not fantastic. Had some weird pains in my foot and my hamstring would feel a little tight now and again. But it was nice to just run.

avg pace 8:07

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From Jody on Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 18:07:21

I am so glad you are back! Just not the same with out you! Nice run today!

From Brent on Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 18:38:55

MJ Hammer is back! What a great day for a run. (sweet miles)

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From josse on Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 20:31:47

I knew you would be back, ya! It makes me happy.

From andee on Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 22:56:39

Well, I'm glad you are back blogging since I'm just a few weeks away from being able to blog again. Have a great weekend.

From Christi on Sat, Oct 18, 2008 at 11:28:36

Good to see you back! I think quite a few of us needed a break after the hellacious SGM this year. I'm still on hiatus but need to get back at it! (yeah, guess I like "H"s today...LOL)

From Michelle N. on Sat, Oct 18, 2008 at 12:43:20

We all missed you for those 5 days Marcie:) You are funny. I ran with Jody this morning and we were talking about the blog and how our hubbies love it so much:) My heck, I've only been on since Aug 1 and he complains everytime I get on the computer so I have been trying to stay away as much as I can. Great run and I hope you are feeling better about the marathon. You are awesome. I'll be down to run Snow Canyon so I'm sure I'll see you then.

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Ran with Heidi, my friend Peg was going to come too but she broke her toe last night! She tried to come but only made it a few steps and had to call it good. Had a pretty good run, just nice and easy  (but it did feel harder than it should of). My hips were pretty sore after yesterdays run and my foot still a little achy. Perfect temps today!

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From Jody on Sat, Oct 18, 2008 at 13:18:37

Nice Run today! I am wishing you were here or I was there, I need some scraping done:) Have a great weekend!

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Ran with Cheri through town and on the bike trails. Felt the best I have since the marathon. Had fun catching up and just enjoyed todays run, no weird aches or pains today.

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From jody on Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 10:20:48

I am so glad you had a good run and are starting to feel back to 100%. Hope you have a great day.

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Had thoughts of getting up earlier and getting some extra mileage before meeting the girls like I had been doing before the marathon but that idea was quickly shut down when the alarm went off, reset it and then just met up with them for our usually 6. Legs felt so fresh today, pushed it the last 1/2 mi and wanted more but had to get back for work.

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From Jody on Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 10:02:20

Glad you had a good run and your legs are feeling fresh. Getting up early is so hard right now, hopefully it will get easier again!

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Ran with Cheri 8.5 and then added on a little extra to get 10 in for the day. Nice morning for a run! 

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From Jody on Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 09:52:43

Nice mileage! Great job!

From josse on Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 16:49:05

Man I can't get myself motivated to want to do any kind of mileage, plus my back is killing me. Great job on yours.

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Slept in!  had a rough nights worth of sleep.

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Slept in til 7. Ran easy down to the start of the swiss days 5k route, ran the route (marathon pace) and then ran home. (easy)  Took me the first mile of the 5k to get moving but then felt pretty decent, would forget at some points that I needed to be pushing hard and realized I slacking and then would pick it up. First mile was 7:01 and the next two were 6:40's. Felt good to get the sub 7's, since I have not ran a sub 7 since mile 15 or 16 of the marathon:)

So onto other things, so I have had a slight issue in my lower ab/groin  (just like Tom and Cal, except mine is slight compared to theirs). Went to a sports med doc today and have a inguinal ligament strain that invloves the poas and pectineus muscle. He does not think mine is a sports hernia or athletes pubuglia (slightly different area) so that is good. Doesnt hurt to run but gets achy after and hurts with pretty much every other movement. Rolling over, bending over and getting up, lifting, sneezing, making the bed., pushups, weights, pretty much ANything that involves me using my lower ab hurts or feels like its going to tear. Totally tolerable pain but can defineltely feel it. So anyways I am supposed to take it easy and do some physical therapy work to strengthen that area. So I will try to take it easy and incorporate some cross training.  Like I said it does not hurt to run so I dont have to stop running but just take it easy. So a winter marathon is probably out for me, I dont want to make it worse.

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From Jody on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 16:12:28

Better news than what you were thinking. Take it easy and you will be 100% soon!

From Michelle N. on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 16:52:01

I had that same issue about 6-7 years ago. I was amazed how fast it healed up when I quit doing sit ups, etc. and babied it when I was getting out of bed and other similar movements. Good luck.

From MarcieJ on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 17:08:18

Jody, ME TOO!

Michelle

I hope it heals up fast too. It started back in july and has gradually gotten worse. I stopped doing situps/ab work back in aug. Its hard to limit movement on it since almost everything you do requires your abdomen and hip flexors.

From Michelle N. on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 17:11:06

I hear ya. Take care, you are doing awesome.

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Had a very good run with Peg and Heidi, they both needed to be back for football games so we had a good little pace going. It was a little chillier today.  Get to go see April today, havent been since before the marathon and feel like I need a good workover.

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From Jody on Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 11:52:17

Have a great massage with April - I am sure you will feel great afterwards :) Nice run today!

From TylerS on Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 12:09:27

Hey I thought that you were staying away from the blog? jk I think that we all said that after the marathon but it is addicting! I ran in your neck of the woods today it was great, to bad the weather wasn't like this 3 weeks ago? Oh well, great run today and good luck with the massage and the rest of the day.

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Met up with cheri and ran on the trails and through town. Felt pretty good!

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From Jody on Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 16:54:25

Nice job today!

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Ran with Cheri on the trails and through town, probably overdressed but was glad I did at one point because there is a spot on the bike path by the river that the temp drops. I dread winter coming. So techincally I am supposed to be taking it easy so I didnt run yesterday, was actually planning on it but got to bed late and then decided to just sleep in. Usually I cant feel my lower ab til about mile 6-7 and its usually just a dull ache nothing painful but today it started to ache/burn in my quad the last couple miles. I will scrape it tonight and see how that helps.

 

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From Dustin on Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 09:02:57

Good job with the run this morning.

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Ran with Peg and Heidi and then added on 5 after. I am going to the cannery this morning so I had extra time to add on after. I wish I could do that everyday. Felt pretty good. Still waiting for that run when i just feel "awesome". Havent had an "awesome" run since before the marathon and I am so missing that feeling!

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From Beka on Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 15:59:43

k, so I can't keep up with you...but at least you really pushed me! I kept a pretty consistent distance from you until Albertsons, then I lost you for good:) If I knew I was staying I'd come running with (behind) you a couple times a week just to push myself because that was a really fast 5 miles for me.

From Court on Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 22:54:48

Marci! I am SO glad to find you! Thank you for leaving a comment...seriously, I felt like such a blog-stalker reading your blog and never commenting (wasn't sure you would know who I was :). You are SO inspiring for me! Yes, Megan and I run together...she lives right across the street from me, so it is PERFECT! We run about 3 times a week together, but I am trying to find another group to run with on alternate days. Do you know any local groups who run first thing in the morning? I'd love to run 6 days a week, but am totally a chicken about running solo (got followed once and it scared me SO bad). Anyways, sorry to bug you for info :) You are awesome and if I ever get fast enough, we should run together sometime!

From MarcieJ on Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 10:43:41

Court:

Whats your usual pace right now? You could always come run with us over here on tues/thurs. There is another girl in my ward that is probably close to your speed and she wants to come too, you two could hang together if you didnt feel you could keep up just yet. Usually tues/thurs and sat are about 8:30-8-45 min mile. You should come but I should give you Beka's number because she wants to get faster too. She just bearly joined the blog. So good to hear from you and Megan is an awesome person and runner. If you want to call me Nat has my number!

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Jody is in town so she met me over at my house and we ran 3 mi down to the swiss days 5k start and ran some faster paced miles. Felt better than I did last week on it. I missed one of the turns and then ran up a wrong road and back down and then ran too far down and then had to turn around (sorry Jody!) I lost my momentum there, got going again and finished up feeling pretty strong. I defintely push myself harder when there is someone in front of me that I am trying to catch. 5k ended up being a little long today:) 6:45, 7:12 (this is where I missed the turn and stopped trying to figure out where I was) 6:45 and and 6:45 for last 1/2 mi. Then we ran easy home and then I added on another 3 mi around my house. Nice to get some fast miles in but I still feel so out of shape! Some tugging/pulling in lower ab last 4 miles.

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From Jody on Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 09:50:56

You did awesome! Thank you for being so patient with me! I am now wishing I had stayed to finish with you.

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Had a very fun run with Peg, Heidi, Cheri, and Jody. Ran our usual 10 mi route and then Jody and I added on 2.5 min route loop. I keep feeling better and better so hopefully I am getting close to feeling back to my old running self and motivation. Only slight tuggin in lower ab last couple mi. SteveH showed me some stretches to help me and hopefully it will continue to feel better and better.

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Ran 8.5 with Cheri and then was feeling good so added on, didnt know how far the loop would be but ended up being 2.5 miles. Did some some stretching after at home.

avg pace 7:59

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From Jody on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 19:14:17

Nice job speedy girl!!

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Nice run with Heidi running our same usual route.

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From josse on Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 16:04:53

Just wondering how thing are? Hope it is going well, are you going to run SC half on sat.?

From wildbull on Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 18:28:22

your still working hard Marci. awesome. you are running snow canyon? I might try the 5k With Robin.

From MarcieJ on Wed, Nov 05, 2008 at 11:18:38

Josse

Doing well! Finally starting to feel like I am getting back to normal after the marathon. Man that was a weird post marathon recovery. Still plan on on just enjoying running through the winter with some lower miles and maybe only speed 1xweek. I think I am running the half, I will just go with it and not put any pressure on myself-just a sat run.

Bull-I am trying! Hope you are doing well and getting that foot better. How is Robin? Yes I think I will be there on sat, steve talked me into it.

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Ran with Cheri today. Much colder this morning but so glad I am not where it is snowing. It looks so cold on the news. I wanted to stay curled up in my warm bed but forced myself to go brave the cold and as always so glad I did.

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From Beka on Wed, Nov 05, 2008 at 12:36:27

It was c-o-o-old this morning!

From Jody on Wed, Nov 05, 2008 at 17:43:53

nice job getting out! I have a love/hate( mostly hate ) with the snow. But some days running in it is nice for change.

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Nice run with Peg and Heidi! Very cold though! I hate winter coming!

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From Jody on Thu, Nov 06, 2008 at 10:33:43

Nice job getting out in the cold. It always so hard to get going.

From Michelle N. on Thu, Nov 06, 2008 at 13:07:30

Nice running Marci! Are you running Snow Canyon on Saturday? If so, I'll see you there.

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Ran with Cheri on our normal route. We just took it pretty easy and enjoyed the run. I must say its nice to be running with no pressure of training for anything. Still feel my lower ab towards the end of the run. For that reason I am not going to run the half tomorrow , its just not worth it to me to have it get worse at this point and I am just not in the mood to race. This past year was I raced so much and was so aggressive in training that I am flat race burned out. I have tried to tell myself  "i can just go run it and not really race it" but we all know that it wouldnt happen and I would end up racing it and taking the risk of turning the strain into something more. So I will just be taking it easy with the girls tomorrow.

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From The Howling Commando on Fri, Nov 07, 2008 at 19:01:55

Yay for girl power! :) Hope you rest up and have a fun day tomorrow! :D You are very smart for taking it easy!

From josse on Fri, Nov 07, 2008 at 19:03:25

Good call. No need to put ourself in the hole. I think we all need some good R and R.

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Had a nice easy run with Peg, Heidi and Cheri. Was kinda sad I didnt run the half because I had lots of friends running and I love race atmosphere but was glad I didnt at the same time. Nice to have no pressure!!!! and plus my ab started to tug half way through and so I know I made the right decision in not racing.

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From Brent on Sat, Nov 08, 2008 at 22:59:57

MJ Hammer, just checking to see if you ran the half, looks like a good choice get health, always another race.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Michelle N. on Sat, Nov 08, 2008 at 23:46:41

Hey Marci! I saw you this morning when I was driving to the half. You were on the corner of Bluff and Snow Canyon Rd. I honked and waved but I don't think you knew it was me. I was in my big white mommy-mobile (suburban). Bummed you didn't do it. You would've won. The best woman time was 1:30. It was a fun one. Good job on your run this morning. Hope the ab feels better.

From Beka on Sun, Nov 09, 2008 at 10:18:05

Hey Marci! I looked for you at the half too, but I figured you weren't there when I didn't see you up at the front:). It's good to know your limits, for sure! I kind of wish I'd listened a little closer to mine...it was a little soon for me. But still fun. See you soon!

From Jody on Sun, Nov 09, 2008 at 15:21:16

Smart Girl! I felt bad after we talked on Thursday but I still think you made the right decision. Sounds like you had a good run and it was enjoyable - that is the key

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.650.000.000.000.008.65

Nice run around the neighborhood. Legs are pretty sore, I hadnt done squats or lunges since before the marathon and did them over the weekend and now I feel like I ran a marathon. SO SORE!

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From Brent on Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 21:55:59

MJ Hammer, squats hey? Be careful with the knees? I would guess your in a strength training phase. Hey, what has happened to Big Foot?

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From Christi on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 00:39:19

Good for you hitting the weights! Hope the ab thingy is recovering OK!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

4 miles on own and then 6 with the girls. Felt pretty good today.

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From Jody on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 10:18:02

Nice job getting 10 miles in! Hopefully you are not as sore today.

From Courtney on Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 00:43:24

Marcie! I feel your pain...ran the Snow Canyon 1/2 this weekend and am WAY sore. Not entirely sure why, but I am. Anyways, that is a good idea to do squats...I'll have to incorporate that :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.500.000.000.000.008.50

Ran with cheri through town on the the trails. Had a great run and wow did anyone else see the moon this morning? It reminded me of a Halloween moon, it was pretty cool looking.

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From andee on Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 09:56:41

Glad you had a great run this morning. Is it getting cold down there? It definitely is up here. I ran yesterday for the first time and it was painful.

Say hi to Garrett.

From cgbooth23 on Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 11:39:30

no moon up here just clouds this week, I wish the moon would come out, and the sun!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.500.000.000.000.0010.50

Ran on own and then with Peg and Heidi. So happy that I have been motivated to get up earlier on tues and thurs to get some extra miles in. Just wish I could do some speed, my legs are aching for it but anytime I start to push to hard  I feel it in my ab/groin earlier in the run and  so a couple more easy mile weeks before I attempt anything faster.

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From josse on Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 13:12:54

No need to jump into fast stuff, take it easy for a while and let the body heal.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.150.000.000.000.0010.15

My friend was not feeling well this morning so I reset the alarm and didnt head out to run til 7. Nice to have an extra 2 hours to sleep but I would rather be running with somebody though too! Did one of my old routes that I have not done for awhile, starts out uphill for 2 miles and then the last mile is a good uphill as well. Kinda took it out of me today but just glad to have the miles in.

avg pace 8:10

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From Jody on Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 13:25:20

Nice job! On your own is hard but sleep is wonderful. Great job today on a hard run!

From Michelle N. on Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 13:30:56

You are the woman Marci. You must be planning another marathon with all the miles you are putting in. Are you thinking PF Changs?

From christi on Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 20:48:45

Nice self discipline getting in the quality run alone! What's the next race?

From MarcieJ on Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 16:33:25

Thanks Jody!

Michelle and Christi: I am race burnt out! I may do Painters in January but I am just going to take it easy through the winter and just enjoy running for awhile.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.200.000.000.000.0012.20

Ran an easy ten with Peg and Heidi and then felt good so added on a extra two miles around the neighborhood. Hit 60 miles this week and felt good doing it, all easy miles but so glad to be in the 60's again.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Ran with the girls and wasnt sure if I wanted to add on or not but at the last minute decided too since I had a little extra time this morning and was glad I did! (especially since I was lazy yesterday and slept in)

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From Michelle N. on Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 09:50:58

Nice job Marci! I added on today also because I felt cruddy yesterday.

From Jody on Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 13:56:52

Yeah for sleeping in! Sometimes we just need some of that. Hope you have a great day!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.500.000.000.000.008.50

Easy run with Cheri.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.500.000.000.000.006.50

Ran with Heidi, the run went by super fast this morning. So glad its thursday (my friday since I dont work fridays). Its been a LONG week!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.800.000.000.000.0010.80

Woke up too early for a friday and met Cheri to run ( I will take early over running bymyself in the cold). Felt good so added on a couple miles after. Hurried home to get in a warm shower. We run on the trails by the virgin river and its nice in the summer because its a little cooler down there but we may have to swtich up our routes  for winter because it gets too cold down there. My legs went totally numb today.

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From Jim on Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 09:41:01

Wish I could run where it's soooo cold! I can never get used to the cold up here, I end up way overdressing in the winter, but that's fine with me.

From Dustin on Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 09:51:49

Good job with your training. How have you been feeling lately?

From Clay on Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 14:23:56

Try running up here in the frozen dundra!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.000.000.000.000.0011.00

Ran with Peg and Heidi, all of us were struggling today. It seems when the air gets colder its harder to breath. Going to lay around and be lazy today and then go see twilight this afternoon.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Woke up feeling pretty good. Ran 3.5 around neighborhood on own and then ran with peg and heidi.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.500.000.000.000.008.50

ran with cheri. again woke up feeling good.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.150.000.000.000.0012.15

ran with jody. woke up kinda nausious but felt great once started running.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Ran with Jody. Very warm today. Felt fantastic, had some kick at the end.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Had a big group today. Ran with Peg, Cheri, Trisha and Natalie. Woke up with sore throat and bad congestion and head cold. Debated going out but did and felt better but now feel horrible. Probabaly overdid it. Announced to all my friends that I am pregnant. Great run!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

No run! So sick with sore throat, head cold, ect and then all the nausea. No fun. All I could do was lay on the couch all weekend. Hopefully will feel better to go out tomorrow. Today I was just happy to make it through work without dying!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Finally feeling ok to run after a week long battle with strep. Slow today but nice to be out.

avg pace 8:33

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.000.000.000.000.0011.00

Ran with peg and heidi. Felt ok, legs were very tired.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.500.000.000.000.006.50

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.050.000.000.000.008.05

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.500.000.000.000.006.50

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.650.000.000.000.0010.65

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.750.000.000.000.007.75

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.700.000.000.000.008.70

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.700.000.000.000.008.70

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.500.000.000.000.0010.50

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.700.000.000.002.008.70

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.300.000.000.000.007.30

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.000.000.000.000.0013.00

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.500.000.000.002.505.00

gym treadmill and elipitical, day afer throwing up all day!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.000.000.000.000.0011.00

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.200.000.000.000.007.20

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2476.23284.9310.300.0027.002798.46
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