Emily's training blog

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Location:

Taylorsville,UT,

Member Since:

Sep 17, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Olympic Trials Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

2 x Deseret News 10k winner

3 x All-American at BYU (back in the day)

10 x state champion in high school (way back in the day!)

3 x USA team member

Short-Term Running Goals:

I would like to run an Olympic Trials Qualifier in the marathon.

I would also like to run on one more international team before I pack it in!

Stay healthy! (My biggest challenge!)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run my whole life, and then live vicariously through my children. (just kidding) , but I do want to pass on a healthy lifestyle to them.

Help coach East High to a state championship. (hope it doesn't take a lifetime!)

Personal:

I've been running since I was nine. I'm married to a fellow runner who inspires and supports me. We have two children: Cole (4) and Lily (18 mos.) I help Bill Cobler coach cross country at East High School.

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Miles:	This week:	6.20	Month:	39.50	Year:	149.30
NB 580 Lifetime Miles:						49.79

Sat, Sep 07, 2013

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
22.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	22.00

I met Jenny at her house for our long run. We ran out on Wasatch Boulevard and back. The route started uphill, rolled along Wasatch, and then finished downill for the last 4 miles. I liked the route, but I didn't feel very good during the run. I started to get dizzy at 16 miles. I took a second hammergel there, and that got me through. I was just so thirsty the whole run. I think it was warmer this morning than usual. Plus, I ran a workout yesterday, and then spent yesterday afternoon running all over a cross country course. I don' t think I ate or drank very well.

I'm glad I've had some hard runs with some tough conditions. I think it's preparing me pretty well for whatever the marathon throws at me. After all this hard training, I am crossing that finish line if I have to crawl the last three miles. Still, I hope I feel great that day, because I sure don't right now.

7:18 average. We ran 1:24 for 11 going out, and 1:16 coming back. Despite feeling cruddy, it was still a strong run. Jenny was a beast today!

Comments

From Jenruns on Sat, Sep 07, 2013 at 16:04:46 from 98.202.196.31

I may have been a beast today but you are a beast every day Emily! I know that you are going to do well at SG! And I agree about you being prepared for all conditions. I think the things you've experienced over the past few weeks have helped you better prepare for marathon day. It's so soon! I can't wait to give you a big hug at the finish line...it will all be worth it!

From AngieB on Sat, Sep 07, 2013 at 16:34:45 from 174.255.130.211

So sorry you felt cruddy today too. Just know there's a sweet taper around the corner and all the hard work will pay off. That's the only thing keeping me pounding the pavement these days:)

From allie on Sun, Sep 08, 2013 at 21:35:09 from 97.117.86.71

definitely a strong run. great job.

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