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Location:

Indian Harbour Beach,FL,

Member Since:

Mar 05, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

 

I owe my PRs to the friendship, support and expert tips I've found here on Fast Running Blog!

PRs

5K  24:25 ('07 Run for Kids)  24:12 ('08 Spring Into Summer 5K, FL)

10K 52:34 ('07 Spectrum) 49:30 ('08 Spectrum )

Half Marathon 1:59:47 (Hurricane '07) 1:53:42 ('08 Painter's)

20 Miler 3:00:48 (The Trails River Run Sept. '08)

Marathon 4:00:54 (St. George Marathon '07, 1st marathon- yah!)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Following Hal Higdon's Novice 2 Half Marathon Training Plan for Space Coast Half Marathon Dec.1, 2013

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep it in balance.  

 

Personal:

Blessed to be LDS. Married to world's greatest guy for over 16 yrs w/ 2 amazing kids. Busy being a mom to 2 active teens (a very equestrian minded daughter & a soccer obsessed son). Mental Health Counselor by training.  Loving Life at the Beach. Running to eat & fit in my jeans. 

I'm much more active on Facebook- find me there Christi Lovelace Dieckman

 

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IT'S 2008! Oh "I cry the day I take the tree down!" Ok, I didn't really cry- but I do hate it! I'm embarrassed to say I logged a ZERO today.  I hope this isn't bad karma for me to start the new year this way.  But I just HAD to take advantage of my last day of break. Last day of no work or school or gymnastics or basketball or cub scouts or volunteering at the kids' school.  It just felt too good to be lazy today.  I slept in late and just hung out with the kids, put away the Christmas decorations, ect.  About 4:30pm I was finally able to convince Jim & Arielle to go on a walk with me.  We walked about 2.5 (round trip) to the pond to feed the ducks.  It was very nice.  But since its a new year, I won't cheat and count that mileage- ha! Tomorrow I plan on running at least 5 miles.  Hold me to it dear bloggies!

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5.47 mi.  9:27 average pace.  Nice solo run today.  Couldn't sleep last night, probably from all the sleeping in I've been doing lately! So I was up 'til 2am, which really screwed me up this morning.  I ended up getting up at 7am to get the kids off to school, then took nap from 9-11am.  Then I had to fit in work and run before kids got out of school at 3:30.  Yikes.  Anyway- good run.  Slower pace than last run,  but I'm OK with that because this was a hilly route.  My legs & feet are sore.  I think some new shoes are in store.  Planning to go see Steve at the running in the next couple weeks. Andee- let me say THANKS for your motivating comment telling me to enjoy my 5 miles today! It was the last thing I read before I headed out the door and it really helped me get out the door! Thanks!

I'm trying to get back on the wagon after the holidays- I feel like I have one foot on the wagon, but its dragging me down the street at this point.  Goal for tonight- in bed by 10:30pm and up tomorrow for a 6:30 run w/ Sara.

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6.41 mi, 9:35 av. pace.

Involuntary longer run- got lost! I was going out for a 4-5 miler and ended up not finding the street I thought would take me back.  Thanks to a friendly walker, I was pointed in the right direction.  I made a little loop back, it was nicer than the out & back I would've ended up doing when I realized the original imaginary street didn't exist! I'm glad I got lost, made me run further! My calves were really tight today, had to stop in the first mile & stretch.  My pace was a bit slower too.  Mostly that's because I wanted an easy run, but I also slowed down when I realized I was lost- for awhile I was looking for streets and looking back comtemplating if I would go on or turn back.. hee hee... This run kept me on my toes- busy road and not much shoulder. 

My sister & her family of 6 come to visit tonight.  I think I'll walk w/ her tomorrow and run again on Saturday afternoon.  That's the plan anyway!

Oh yeah, and I did get in bed earlier last night.  Not quite my 10:30 goal, but better.  I think I have 1 leg firmly on the wagon now- still trying to hoist the rest of myself on, getting closer....

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2.5 mile walk w/ my sister.  It was a nice hilly walk, good 40 minute workout.  I'm tempted to count the mileage.  But I told myself I'm only counting running miles this year!

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Whoa, I'm exhausted! I was supposed to get in a few miles today, but didn't.  Jim & I went to Vegas yesterday for our anniversary (12 years!) and we got back later today than we expected.  I'm so tired.  It's been a whirwind couple of days.  My sister and her family of 6 were staying at my house up until and even after Jim & I left for Vegas, so the holidays didn't end here until tonight! I actually forgot I was even going to try to run today until tonight and by the time I remember, I was just too spent.  At least I got in 20 this week and 2 walks.  Next week I'll try for the mid 20's.  I'm still excited about my goal of 1200+ miles this next year!

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Happy Monday! I'm thrilled to start this week (believe it or not!) I finally feel like I can get back into a groove. (And shed those 3 holiday pounds!) My family was visiting for the holidays until this weekend.  So while some of you bloggers may have gotten back to real life Jan. 2nd, mine was still topsy turvy.  I had a GREAT visit w/ all my siblings and their families & my parents & grandmom.  But I'm suprising myself that I am somewhat of a scheduled person.  I am happy to get back on one.  I got lots of sleep last night, but didn't get the early run in.  I'll run this afternoon from 4:30-5:30.  I've already put in 5 miles in advance.  Hopefully I can come back and edit that to a little longer. We'll see!

UPDATE:

So I started the day feeling really good and have deteriorated! I was coughing a lot the past few days and today the doc told me I have an infection.  So I start antibiotics today.  I'm anxious to beat this thing and get back in the swing.  I've had good days & bad days, but bascially I've been sick since about Dec. 18th and I'm really ready to kick this thing! Still debating about my run today, I feel really cruddy at the moment.  But I think I'll put on my running shoes and head outside.  If I have to walk, so be it- but at least I'll give it a try!

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Happy day! I got out of bed this morning! That is QUITE an accomplishment for me lately. I have had one seriously UNMOTIVATED and SICK winter!! I went to the 6am pump class at the gym.  It kicked my butt, but some parts of the class were actually enjoyable.  I have started to fulfill one of my New Yrs. resolutions and I have already gotten my workout for the day in, I feel great! No miles yet this week, but I know they'll come.  Plan to run w/ Heather tomorrow.  I'll get in 6 mi. tomorrow- hold me to it.

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Beautiful day in St. George! Sunny & 50's (my guess).  Glad I made myself get outside to enjoy it for an hour.  Took me 1/2 the day to get my run in- but I did it! (Heather cancelled on me for the early morning run)Ran the neighborhood loop, very slow (10:04 av. pace).  Goal today was just to get in 6 miles.  I played a little game with myself "don't look at the Garmin".  This was cool 'cause it forced me to listen to my body.  Basically my body said its lazy when not under the clock- it also said its quads & calves are sore from the weight class.  I think it also said I didn't eat enough breakfast or lunch to give me good energy for the run.  Next time I'll watch the Garmin so I don't have to listen to my body complain so much! Oh- and let me clarify my 2 hr. nap that I filled in for today- I actually went to bed at 11pm last night and up at 5am to run w/ Heather.  She cancelled so it was back to bed until 7 for me (that was the 2 hr. nap...I know you were DYING to know)

2 questions for my smart bloggies:

1.  What do you do about water on runs over 6 miles? (or what is your personal limit - time or miles- when you feel you need water?) I thought about this because the water fountain that I stopped at 1/2 way through my run was turned off- so I was thirsty!

2.  What are some of your favorite YUMMY 200 calorie or under snacks? (I need to revise my late night binge patterns)

Happy Running!

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My thoughts on Painter's 1/2.... I'm confident I could DO it.  But I've never ran a race where I haven't run the race distance in recent training. The longest I've run in the last month is 9-something.  I hate to go out and race when I'm not prepared.  BUT I think I may regret not taking the opportunity to run w/ you dear bloggies.  SO- should I go out and just treat it as a fun run? I'm afraid I'll sorely disappoint myself w/ my time.  Can I mentally tell myself its just a fun run and not get too bent out of shape when my time sucks? Tomorrow is the registration deadline for the reduced rate.  I will decide by tomorrow!

UUPDATE:

YOU GUYS ARE THE MOST SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS IN THE WORLD! Thanks so much for your encouragement! I'm gonna do it!!! I'm gonna run the half!! I'll register tomorrow! So who all will be there girls?! Michelle, Lybi?Marcie? Ruth? Amanda? Kim?Mik'L? I know I'm forgetting people... the more the merrier!

Sorry Michelle, didn't get my 1.5 hr. in.  BUT I did get out there for an hour.  6 miles, 9:43 average.  I forgot my IPOD- thought it would be grueling to run without it, but it was fine.  I kept my mind busy by throwing in a few strides.  I'm getting blisters?! Don't know what's that's all about? I definately need new shoes.  I'm thinking about getting some tomorrow and running long in them Saturday.  Am I crazy to attempt that? I usually wear Asics and they never give me blisters.  But current pair are Saucony's.  I thought I'd buy Asics again... So question:

Have any of you bought new shoes a week before a race? Did it work out for you?

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Steve Hooper has offered to host the FRB Painter's pre-race party at his house! I think this would be a great alternative to Pasta Factory.  Check it out on the discussion forum.

Plan for today & tomorrow.. run easy this afternoon w/ Sara.  Run long tomorrow w/ Sole Sisters.

 

UPDATE:  Ran & walked 2.85 with Sara in evening.  Nice time- haven't ran with her since before the holidays so it was good catch up time.  Also it was fairly mellow- just what I wanted to stretch the legs and rest up before long run tomorrow.

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12 miles w/ Buff, Heather & Tammy this morning.  I ran in my new shoes.  Steve hooked me up w/ Mizunos and some great socks.  It was scary running 12 in brand new shoes- but NO problems- it was great!  The run was tough for me today, esp. at the 6 mile mark.  Once I got to 7 miles I was OK for the rest of the run.  I just have a 6 mile block lately. At least I know to be mentally prepared for that Saturday.  Our average pace was 9:55, which seems kinda slow- but oh well.  At least I know I can run the distance for Painter's next Sat.  Hopefully I won't be too sore this week.  So far, so good!

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I can't believe I'm not sore from my 12 miler yesterday.  That gets me really excited for Sat! (or is the pain just waiting until tomorrow to kick in?)

I'm trying to figure out my Gold, Silver, Bronze goals for this race.  My 1/2 PR is 1:59 at Hurricane 1/2 last year.  I really didn't want to ever run a 1/2 over 2 hrs. again- BUT I was in better shape then.  From my struggles with pace in recent runs it would take a miracle to get under 2:00 this Sat. But MAIN goal for Sat. is have fun running with you bloggies- I'm thinking:

 GOLD: anything under 2 hrs.  SILVER: 2:05   BRONZE: 2:10

(subject to change due to peer pressure -....hee hee..)

UPDATE:  The above entry I thought I was putting under Sunday- oops.  Anyway- today MONDAY I ran a 5.68 foremaster loop w/ Buff & Heather.  I could've been a bit longer, like 6 would've been good- but I'm pretty happy that I'm not sore and our pace was 9:17 av.  I'm still loving the new Mizunos.  Getting psyched for Sat!

  

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Ah! Got 8 hrs. last night.  Feels so good! I had set my alarm for the 6am weight class knowing I wouldn't really get up... I WILL get some toning and stretching in today though.  Its my New Yrs. Resolution to make it to the weight class 1x a week, but last week after I went to the class,  I was sore for 4 days. I decided not to do that to myself before the 1/2.  So I will do upper body and abs today at home.  I probably will not run today, unless I hook up w/ Sara this afternoon for an easy 4. 

Wed- challenging 6 miler w/ strides

Thurs- easy 5

Friday- walk to stretch out legs before race

This is my modge podge taper plan.  Just listening to my body.

Update:  Snuck in 3 easy miles while my daughter was at sports practice.  Ave pace 9:43.  Also did some push ups.  Will get in some more ab & arms in the morning at the gym.  Decided to go to spin instead of run tomorrow morning..

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Hey Guys- I copied this from Steve's post on the discussion forum.  Check the discussion forum under News & Announcements/ Painter's Pre-Race Party- there's a map there to Steve's. He also needs a headcount.  I still think the Hoopers are paying too much and doing too much work.  I'm going to call Kendra and see what I can do to help!

Ok - Here's a little more info about the Pre-Race Pasta Dinner at Steve's House.

Date: January 18th, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm to whenever
Where: The Hooper's - 450 West Pebble Dr. Washington UT (See Map Below)

We will be having a basic Spaghetti Dinner with whole wheat pasta -your choice of Vegi or Meat Sauce,
Salad and French Bread or Dinner Rolls.  There is no need to bring anything - However, if you want, you can bring
a desert, a specialty salad or whatever sounds good. There will be no cost for the dinner.

We will need to know who's coming - A few of you have already RSVP on this forum and that's great. 
We will be making a final count on whose coming by 6pm Thursday - So Please RSVP before Then.

If you have any questions please contact my wife Kendra @ 435-773-3248.

UPDATE: Went to spin class this morning.  FUN! Tried to find the balance of getting a good workout but not pushing too hard- don't want to be sore for Saturday.  Will run tomorrow.

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Great run today! Maybe TOO good for a taper week? This either means Saturday will be a good race day or I over did it today.. Only time will tell! Decided to try out my "virtual partner" on my new Garmin.  I wasn't sure what to set it at since lately it seems I've been running about 9:20 or 9:30 average.  I decided to set it at 9:20 just to see if I would stay ahead of the partner on a 5-6 miler.  I really suprised myself.  I averaged 8:35! I knew I was going fast today, but it didn't even feel race pace or THAT fast. I felt good today- refreshed- perhaps from getting more sleep lately and drinking more water. I hope this run doesn't make me sore for Saturday!

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Just posted and it got erased.  Let's try again.  Tomorrow is the half- yah! Haven't worked out yet today, but plan on walking to stretch out the legs.  Then in the am before race do a few strides/jogging to try to warm up.  Not sure what to wear tomorrow- don't want to be too cold or weighed down.  Should be about 30 degrees- any advice from you seasoned runners? (they way I see it since we're running from 9-11 am it could warm up 10 degrees in that amount of time)

It will be fun to have such a good FRB representation.  Really will MISS LYBSTER & MICHELLE though! Let's run it for those gals!

 

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Race: Painter's 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:53:04, Place overall: 98, Place in age division: 25
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PR! (beat my previous 1/2 PR by 6 minutes- maybe really about 4 minutes since this course was a bit short...)

All showered and cozied (sp?) up in my Painter's sweatshirt- time to get down to the nitty gritty race report.  Whoo- hoo! I'm stoked, still on my runner high.  This race and the days leading up to it were nearly perfect if only Michelle & Lybi where here to enjoy too!

Ok- start w/ FRB party last night.  Really good time.  Not as awkward as the first party where I didn't know anyone.  This time faces were familiar and even when I saw Marcie & Josse for the first time it was like I knew them.  Good food and a very nice party put on by Steve & Kendra- THANKS! (I think my family of non-runners even had fun!)

Sleep last night was good EXCEPT I got a charlie horse at 3am that woke me up in major pain! I got up and tried to walk it off, but I was really scared because it hurt to walk on.  I took 800 mg ibuprofen to reduce inflamation and went back to bed (I know- I brought up ibuprofen- a no-no to some of you...) I honestly didn't know if I'd be able to run the race.  I tried to go back to bed and not think about it until the morning. Luckily come morning it was almost back to normal so I went for it!

Heather & I met up a few minutes before the race and walked to warm up.  I set my virtual partner (garmin) to 1:55 hoping I could make it.  Let me say the 1:55 really came from Sasha's prediction for me.  I probably would have been lazier and just tried to beat 1:59 my former 1/2 PR.  But I'm really thankful Sasha gave me that extra push with his prediction and made me perform to a bit higher level. Heather & I stayed together almost the whole race and she finished just about 30 seconds after me.  Here's the splits:

1- 8:47 feeling good, warming up, getting hot FAST

2 - 8:16 ditched the gloves & headband, feeling good

3 - 8:20 still feeling good, passed up water stop

4 - 8:10 great

5- 8:38 looking forward to water and gu in about a mile

6 - 8:07

7- 8:29

8 - 8:38

9 - 8:55- I passed up the chance to gu at mile 8 and was really fading here on mile 9, decided to take some gu without water- worked out good, glad I didn't wait any longer

10 - 8:35- back on track

11 - 8:48- things are starting to get tough, anxious to be done- saw Sasha heading back and he was a lifesaver! He really cheered me on the last 2 miles, my body didn't want to do faster than 9 min. miles after mile 11- SASHA- THANK YOU!

12 - 9:08 - hanging on, wanted to push it but was afraid I'd pass out or something

.88- 8:53 - Whew!!! Done!!

I didn't see the clock, nor was I really sure exactly where the finish line was?! My garmin clocked 12.88 for distance.  So if it was an accurate course then Sasha's prediction would be just about right on for me.  I'm very excited about my time!

 

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Its been really nice to just relax last night & today.  I've gotten lots of sleep and too much food! (what is it about finishing a race that makes me think I can whatever I want in huge quanity?!)

I'm pleasantly suprised that I'm not sore.  My right achilles was a bit tight right out of bed this morning, but within a few minutes of walking around the house it was just fine.  The only problem I have is my toes!!! Now I have tried 3 different styles of shoes in different sizes so I don't think its the shoes- it must be the way I run? The second toe on my right foot is really bruised and looks like I'll lose that toenail again.  Darn- I miss cute toes!

Plan for the week:

Mon- Run

Tues- Weight class

Wed- Run or Spin

Thurs- Run

Fri- Run or Spin

Sat- Run

I'll plan on only spinning 1x this week, but will leave it open for Wed or Fri.  Shooting for at least 25 miles.

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Whoa I feel lazy when I see how much sleep I've logged lately! It was nice having the kids out of school today so we could sleep in!

Put off the run until evening, then only had time for 4.20.  Pretty good run- weather was perfect (40's), sun just going down.  Went out a bit fast, slowed down in the middle, then sped back up.  Splits 8:25/9:05/9:36/8:36/8:25

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Opps- slept in today- didn't make 6am weight class. Turned off the alarm for 10 more minutes of sleep (now why doesn't that ever work?!)   To "punish" myself have to go to Thursday's class which has the tougher teacher! LOL...

Walked for about 40 minutes (2.5 miles / 15 min. av.) this afternoon.  Couldn't quite motivate myself for a run.  It was a very enjoyable walk though.  Was able to chat w/ mom & sis on the phone and enjoy some alone time.  Nice evening temp- sweatshirt weather.

Spin in the am is the plan! Must go! Get back on the wagon after race day!

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Spin class today.  Good times.  I think I just like how much I sweat during that class- makes me think I'm getting skinny- LOL!

Tomorrow I'll hit the pavement again.  Friday have my last appt. w/ personal trainer at gym, will also try to get in a few miles Friday before the trainer.  Sat- run.

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Looks like I'm going with goose egg today.  Morning rain kept me inside (and I don't own a treadmill)  I don't know how you N. Utahns put up with winter- I'm such a wimp! Anyway- when I don't get the morning run I can usually squeeze it in the afternoon while the kids are at their sports practices- but today I promised Arielle I'd stay and watch her (I've been doing the drop off & run alot lately- she's dying to show me her new gymnastic skills) SO- enough excuses already.  Will really need to make up some miles Fri & Sat!

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Ah, the love / hate relationship.   Finally made myself get out the door today.  Slow goings- 5.26 mi., 9:57 pace -that includes crossing some streets and a stretch break (yeah, trying to make myself feel better- ha!)

So Sasha seems to think I can make a BQ this fall if I run 6 mi. 6 times a week.  Problem is I'm lazy! Guess I have to decide how bad I want it.  My ideal currently is to run 4x a week and crosstrain (spin & weights) the other 2 days.  Maybe I'll try this out for awhile and see how my shorter spring races go...

Anyway- its FRIDAY!!! Have a very fun weekend bloggies!

 

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5.5 on the eliptical at the gym w/ resistance.  Then did a few minutes of abs.  It was fun mixing it up this week, but hope my running isn't suffering- trying to find the balance. Kinda bummed that I only got 15 miles this week, but maybe I had post 1/2 blues? And I had some late nights and chose sleep over early morning runs.  At least I did get in workouts most days of the week even if they weren't runs.  Will push for more miles next week.

Filed my tax returns online today- good news- don't owe! Whew!

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Excellent run today.  Met up w/ Buff & Heather for early morning run (actually got myself out of bed!).  The weather was about 48 degrees & breezy.  Very nice running weather, bit if a headwind for part of the run- but not too bad- wind was actually on our back for the nasty hill so that was nice.  I felt very fresh & energetic today.  My challenge is to feel this fresh more often on my runs while running more frequently!

9:30 av pace

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Had some snow here in St. George yesterday, it was cool.  Jim & I went to lunch and when we entered the restaurant it was 60 out, when we left it was mid 30's and blowing snow- amazing how quick those storms move in!

Weight class this morning.  Really enjoyed it today.  Didn't try to lift TOO heavy of weights which is what I usually do, then I'm sore for days.  I tried to lift just enough to feel the benefits, but not be so sore that I can't get my running in.  Let's hope it worked.

Didn't get in bed early enough last night- feeling the effects of 2 nights with less than 6 hrs. sleep and probably no nap today.  Will have to more self disciplined about bedtime tonight!

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8 broken up hrs. of sleep.  I should be running today, but I feel pretty cruddy.  I am sore all over.  Combination of catching Arielle's cold (she's been home from school for the last 2 days coughing on me) and I think I'm also sore from weight training class.  This winter bug just won't go away.  Its making its 3rd appearance since Nov. at our house.  Ah well, send me energy bloggies- I really should get in at least 5 today....

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Head cold is still here, but feel better after resting yesterday and getting an OK amount of sleep last night (ok, amt. of sleep could have been better, scared to see Lybi's report- hee hee!).

Funny though, when I first got outta bed this morning I couldn't walk straight, I kept wanting to fall to the left- my balance & equilibrium were off- I guess from the head cold?... I wasn't sure if I would be able to run, but I decided to try and it was fine once I started running... weird though, never experienced anything like that.

Ran 7 mi. on treadmill at gym this morning.  Couldn't brave the temps outside without a partner.  Told Heather I would pick her up & she was to go to a class at gym while I ran, but I got to her house and she was still asleep.  I knew she was up all night w/ toddler w/ ear infection.  I've been there, no fun for Heather! I was glad I told her I'd pick her up anyway 'cause it got me up.

I actually didn't get too bored on the treadmill 'cause there's about 8 TVs w/ different channels on so I could channel surf and keep myself occupied.  I'm not smarter than the treadmill so I'm not sure of my pace, it kept trying to slow down and make me cool down after an hour so my time got screwed up.  Pretty good easy run, I would guess 9:50 ish av. pace.  I'm all caught up on the highlights from the repub. debate last night and Britney being taken to the hospital again... blah... blah...blah...

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