Reflections of 2011
The Year of Firsts and Learning
January, February, March - Started 'officially' running
Purchased my first pair of running shoes and my Garmin. Learned SO much these months!
April - Completed my first 1/2 marathon. Goal = Finish, Accomplished 1:50
May - Started my Blog to journal my journey <<<corny :) after getting into the St George Marathon
First 10K Race = 47:57
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| Memorial Day |
June - Injured
Learned about the importance of stretching
and Foam Rolling and Protein
July -
Training for St. George...lots and lots of learning...mini local 5k's and 10k's, along with some
Awesome Hikes
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| Lake Powell |
August - Crandall Canyon Half Marathon
Ran through groin pain. Here I learned the kind of pain you SHOULD NOT run through.
Learned the importance of 'cross-training'... Started to incorporate swimming and cycling.
September
The cross training sparked my interest in Triathlons. Purchased ALLY and completed my first 20 miler run |
| RUNNERS HIGH |
First Bike Crash right before the Marathon
COMPLETED MY FIRST MARATHON
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| St. George |
October
Learned I should be wearing more of a minimalist shoe and compression gear does work!
Went on my Favorite 22.8 Mile Hike TO DATE
Completed My first TRIATHLON - Olympic: Goal =Finish, Took 3rd in my AG
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| Lake Powell |
November
Training for January Marathon. Hitting new weekly mileage highs! December - Injured <<<Currently FRUSTRATED
What a year of learning. When I set out on my first run in January 2011 (3 miles), I had no idea what I was getting into. I love this new addiction.
I am looking into working with a coach for 2012 because I obviously don't know how to train injury free. I am looking to RACE my heart out ALL year...... 26.2 & 70.3 are on the calendar.
I love where running has taken my body AND my mind.
I cant wait to continue to Build My Machine to its fullest potential.
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