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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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Fri, Jan 25, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
5.26	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.26

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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Comments

From Michelle on Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 13:31:43

I think that Sasha is right, you have definatley got the BQ in ya! But I also totally understand the feeling of dedication that would require while also trying to fit in being a wife, mother, job, church.....the list goes on! I think you have to do what keeps you in balance and if that's running 4 times a week and then doing the other things you enjoy than that's whats best for you!

From Jody on Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 18:47:57

Christi - I completely agree with Michelle. However, I bumped up from 4 days to 5 (I do not cross train) and have actually felt better. I keep thinking it is time for 6 days but my life is not agreeing right now. Keep up the great work and have a great weekend.

From crumpyb1 on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 09:16:54

Whatever you end up deciding is cool. I love it that you go to a spin class. They are so fun. Well, I have never been to an official spin class, but my sister and I made up our own one winter. I love those bikes! I love how you can stand up while pedaling.

I'll be interested to know what you decide.

From Christi on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 20:03:08

Hey Michelle, Jody, Adrianne- thanks ladies! Yeah, finding the balance is tough. I want to love running and don't want it to become a chore (which it kinda seemed this week) Thanks for your kind & WISE words always. Have a wonderful weekend!

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