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Location:

Murray,UT,

Member Since:

Dec 19, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

PRs:

5k: 22:59 Utah Summer Games 2006

21:50  USG 2008

10k:  47:30 Utah Summer Games 2007

 45:29  USG 2008

Half Marathon:   1:46 Prove Half 2005

1:43 Provo Half 2008

Marathon: 3:55:16  St. George 2006

Short-Term Running Goals:

I want to set some new PRs this year.

Personal:

I started running in 2001.  My first 5K was the Salt Lake Classic that year.  I ran it in just under 33 minutes.  I was excited that I could run the whole distance.  My dad and I joked around about doing a marathon, but then we decided, "Why joke about it when we could actually do one?"  We trained for the Top of Utah marathon the next year and ran it in 5:38.  It was such a great feeling of accomplishment!

It's been fun to see how I've improved over the years. It's been such a blessing in my life to have met so many other running friends and to train under such a dedicated and selfless Coach (Bill Schmid).  I hope to keep improving and thriving in the great sport of running!

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I've been struggling with insomnia for a few days.  I only got 4 hours of sleep last night, so I decided since I was up, I'd go for a long run today.  I ran in City Creek canyon, and I called it 13 easy miles since I felt like I was running slower than a snail!  I was exhausted and somehow managed to get one foot in front of the other.  I almost made it to the top, but there was police tape stretched across the road with a sign that said "Caution:  Do not cross line.  Bear Trap present.  Do not disturb."  So, I happily turned around and ran back down.

Tonight I am going hiking with Hildisvini, Tracy1, Sadie and her mom.  I think we may go up to Dog Lake from the Big Cottonwood Canyon side.  It's about 2 1/2 miles from the trailhead--not too long, but steep in some places.  A couple of years ago Hildisvini, Tracy1, her husband, two dogs, and I hiked there from Millcreek, but it poured rain the whole time!  We were soaked to the bone.

Sadie is going to bring me some herbal tea to see if it will help me relax and take a nap!

Comments
From Tracy1 on Fri, Jun 06, 2008 at 12:40:14

So, the herbal tea must have worked cause you mentioned last night it was nice to get some sleep!!??

From Christina on Fri, Jun 06, 2008 at 12:47:38

She actually forgot the tea! I guess I was just tired enough to sleep on my own this time. I should be well rested for Brighton Loops!

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