Member Since: Apr 16, 2012 Gender: Female Goal Type: Boston Qualifier Running Accomplishments: My first race was the Ogden Marathon (2010) where I did the half marathon. As we were rounding the Pineview Dam my girlfriends and I decided that we would try for the full Ogden Marathon, which we did in 2011.
Striders Half Marathon was my best PR yet. With the gracious help of Kam, I finished at 1:50. I am looking forward to the Ogden Marathon next month and want to qualify for Boston. Short-Term Running Goals: I hope to run the Boston Marathon in 2013!!! Long-Term Running Goals: I plan to continue my training as it is the best stress release and I love the social aspect of it...who knows what I will accomplish, the possibilities are endless! Personal: I have only been running since the Fall of 2009. Before I began running, the thought of running a mile was insane talk. In high school I was the one who would run when the PE teacher could see me and walk when he could not. I had two girlfriends who were running and because I was missing the social part of life I decided to start running so that I could have at least an hour a day of "girl talk". On my first run I was having so much fun that I did not realize how far we were running. It was three miles! I was so excited that I ran three miles, lol. Now the bar is higher and it is not just about socializing. It is also about doing something for ME! I run to be with my friends, I run for exercise, I run so that I can eat my chocolate and ice cream and not feel guilt, I run so that I can clear my mind and be more patient and calm with my children, and I run to meet new goals which motivate me to get out of bed each morning. |