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Location:

UT,

Member Since:

Apr 09, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

5K PR: Park City 5K 2009- 21:30 (2nd in AG)

10K PR: Freedom Run 1999 (1st race and only 10K)- 47:20

1/2 Marathon PR: Painters 2009- 1:38:37 (5th in AG)  Provo Halloween Half- 1:38:27  (4th in AG)

Marathon PR: Ogden 2009- 3:36 (12th in AG)

Short-Term Running Goals:

My goal is to run consistantly at least 5 days a week.  I would also like to bring my average pace back down into the 8's. 

 

2010 Races:

Painters Half (Jan): 1:45:25

Riverton Half (March): 1:46:29

Kamas 5K (July): 23:57

Hobblecreek Half (Aug): 1:43:33

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run as long as my bad knees will allow- hopefully forever.

Re-qualify for Boston.

Complete a marathon in less than 3:30 without having to walk at any point. 

Personal:

Single, working professional with 2 beautiful children.  

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Mon, Jan 18, 2010
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Today I walked 1.5 miles home from the auto shop, got dressed in my running gear and ran back to pick up the car.  It was short and easy but it was nice to get out in some decent weather. 

I then went to the gym and swam 20 laps (5/8 of a mile).  This time I was able to complete 16 laps (1/2 mile) in 21 minutes, 5 minutes faster than yesterday.  I wish I could shave time off my runs that fast.  This is my 3rd time in the pool so its great to see improvement.  So, what is a decent time for a half mile swim?  What should I be aiming for if I want to be competitive in a mini triatholon?   I will only count 2 miles for my time in the pool today.

Comments
From RAD on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 22:54:11 from 67.172.229.125

No ideas about the timing thing on swimming, sorry. However it sounds like you're doing quite well!! Glad you got a run and a swim in - best of both worlds :)

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