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Saint George,UT,USA

Member Since:

Dec 23, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Mount Charleston Marathon 2016 - 3:17:51

Snow Canyon Half 2012 - 1:33:30

Spectrum 10K 2012 - 43:41

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a destination marathon.

Complete a half Ironman.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Know when to hold 'em

Know when to fold 'em

Know when to walk away

Know when to run....

Personal:

Surrounded by the people I love. Life is good.

Passionate about my family, the University of Utah -- GO UTES, almond M&Ms, mountain biking, comfy t-shirts, Survivor, friends, and (of course) running.

Physical therapist at The Health and Performance Center at Dixie Regional Medical Center. I LOVE what I do. Seriously, living the dream!

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Mon, Mar 28, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
10.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.00

am

6 easy miles

pm

4 easy miles

lowerbody strength training: concentrated on hip abductors, hamstrings, and glutes.

** Toying with the idea of finishing this training cycle using Pftiz's 70/18 plan (starting with week 7). Can't decide, it seems like it might be a little much for me but thought I'd give it a shot for a couple of weeks. Am I playing with fire? I really don't know. It might be beneficial for me to follow a strict program because it will be an incentive to run the right paces at the right times (intead of too much or too little, which is often my m.o.). Hmmmm ... I just don't know.

** A bit later: Yeah, the more I think about it the more I think that schedule would be too much for me. Sigh. Perhaps I will follow it's guidelines but reduce the mileage by about 10-15%. One 70 mile week and I let my bloated ego get the best of me. Oh well ... at least I have come to my senses before I did any damage. :)

Mizuno Wave Rider - Pink Miles: 4.00	Adidas Supernova Glide - Blue Miles: 6.00

Comments

From RAD on Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 01:16:23 from 98.202.17.113

Only YOU know what is best for you. I'm sure you will make the right decision! Like you said, take the plan and modify the mileage for you, but keep the workouts. Sounds like a perfect fit!

Nice work on all the miles last week then jumping right in again today.

From DaleG on Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 02:36:32 from 67.2.6.207

I'm glad you are over-thinking/analyzing stuff. It's keeping you from doing silly things that can cause injury.

Nice runs!!!

From Smooth on Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 10:47:00 from 67.2.86.209

I used the 70/18 last year and it was tough! But over the course of the year I found that the 55/18 was not quite enough. I have done some modification to the Pfitz program! It morphed into a 60/12 schedule. With my bummed knee, a bout of bronchitis, the wintry weather and general life stresses, I have to be very flexible and take it a day at a time depending on how the body feels and adjust the workout accordingly. The only thing I was very consistent with is my long run! It is good to have a framework and consistency is the key!

Your training has been very solid! Your body is handling the 70 mpw fine. However it was accomplished during Spring Break when you didn't have school and kids to take care of. I am not saying that you can't do that with school and busy family life...you can...like many who do two a days, getting up super early, forgoing xtrain etc.

Anyway, sorry for rambling! So I think you are on the right path, make your own plan for the next 7 weeks, and you're well on your way to a GREAT Ogden Marathon!

I am going to run now. They just delivered the furnitures! LOVE YOU!!!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 10:57:41 from 67.2.71.182

Rachel and Dale~

Thanks! Great advice! :)

SSF~

You know me so so so well. Your insight was spot on, especially regarding my circumstances. I do not want to be stressed to the max trying to adhere to a program that very well may be beyond my level and means. It is very likely that it would have an adverse effect on the other things in my life that are far more important. Thank you for being the voice of reason.

I love you. Have a great run!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 11:00:55 from 67.2.71.182

Oh yeah:

How's the furniture? Do you love it?

From Rhett on Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 16:50:47 from 74.36.33.52

Good job deciding to play it smart. Save those big miles for when you have an big race.

From AmberG on Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 19:37:14 from 67.2.57.245

I like Smooth's comment. . . I LOVE high mileage myself, if I had all the time in the world I'd run 2 r 3 times a day and sleep and eat the rest, but reality puts us back to what's doable considering our circumstances. Plus I love my family more than running!

I think you are a very smart and a supa strong runner. You have a GREAT base so I like your 'blended' idea, do what you can and then it will be like BONUs miles when you can hit it, but it won't stress you out that you are missing them if not. I agree, I think there's a lot to be said about listening to your body :)

From Teena Marie on Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 11:50:29 from 67.2.71.182

Amber~

You are so so so kind. I am lucky to have Smooth and friends like you to keep my head on straight! :)

From fly on the Wall on Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 13:39:41 from 204.113.19.47

You might consider using Pftiz's 70/18 plan from the start and not jumping into the thick of it. Maybe for St. George or???? By the way, what are your goals for Ogden?

From Teena Marie on Fri, Apr 01, 2011 at 00:03:16 from 67.2.71.182

Fly~

I have NO idea what my goals are for Ogden. NO IDEA WHAT-SO-EVA!!!!! :)

You?

From fly on the Wall on Fri, Apr 01, 2011 at 09:51:23 from 166.70.192.189

I need more recovery time before thinking about such a thing.

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