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2009
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Location:

metairie,LA,United States

Member Since:

Feb 02, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

 

Ran my 1st marathon with by husband riding his bike next to me because I couldn't get on the plane to run the SLC (I'm totally counting it!)  4: 15

 Mississippi marathon  4:25 (dumped rain w'lightning the last 13 miles...not such a good race)

Cleveland 1/2 marathon  (1st race 2 years ago 5 months after my third child)

 New Orleans 1/2 marathon   1:48

New Orleans Turkey day 7k

Race for da ribs trail run 10k, Alexandria, LA  :55 (Overall female winner...Yeaa!)

2009 Crescent City Classic 10k: 47 mins

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run more races, speed up time and qualify for Boston

Long-Term Running Goals:

Be able to run long distances at all times!

Personal:

I am married and have 3 little girls ages 2/12, 5 & 7.  Originally from SLC, currently live in Metairie, LA (a subburb next to New Orleans) and before that we spent 4 years in Cleveland, OH while my husband completed Dental School.  He is now completing a residency program and will be done in less than a year and a half.  After that who knows where we will end up!

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Rode the bike for an hour.  I just can't seem to get back into my routine after our trip.  I have been slacking on abs and arms.  Did 3 pullups today!

Comments
From B on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 01:46:30 from 76.27.69.159

J- has school tomorrow! tell her have fun from aunt B & Hal... Halle starts next week. Hey have you ever had trouble with your arches in your feet? My left arch has been killing me! I have insoles I bought for my shoes... anyway, I just wanted to pick your brain about feet...call me tomorrow if you get a free min. its my day off.

From Kelli on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 18:18:43 from 71.219.64.200

I can not even come close to one pull up! That is so awesome that you can do 3, you are super tough!!!!

I rode the bike today, it is all I can do. Man, it hurts my butt!!!

From kristel on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 21:26:27 from 24.252.108.104

kelli-

I love doing the bike because I just read or watch a movie and I never want to quit. I'm so sorry you can't run! I really feel for you...

Brandi-

I will call you tomorrow and see if you can chat for a minute...sorry I didn't call today. We had lots to do!

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