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Member Since:

Mar 24, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

My first 1/2 Aug. 9, 2008 2:16.12

2008- I ran a 10K and a couple of 5K's  I guess you could say I'm a newborn runner.

2009- Finished the Hobble Creek 1/2 and the Provo River 1/2  And have done 3 more 5k's

2010 Got my PR with the Salt Lake City 1/2 marathon!!

2010 Ran my first marathon!! TOU! Woo Woo!

2011 ran the Salt Lake 1/2 with my brother. Then a few 5k's

2012  Salmon Marathon
 

 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Maybe run a few more marathons?? Stay healthy, motivated and consistent.  Races are fun, but unlike the hokey pokey, its not what its all about for me.  Its about health, sanity and feeling great about myself bc I can call myself a runner. :) 
"The miracle isn't that I finished, the miracle is that I had the courage to start."
-John Bingham

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep Running and  Never Give up!

Personal:

Married, 4 kids, started running to lose mommy weight and have alone time. Now I run bc of EVERYTHING

strength, sanity, awareness, confidence, attitude, health, peace, life, and Because I CAN

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony Lifetime Miles: 357.24
Asics Lifetime Miles: 372.92
Asics Kayano Lifetime Miles: 508.00
Asics Kayano 17's! Lifetime Miles: 358.90
Brooks Adrenaline Lifetime Miles: 391.72
Kayano's Lifetime Miles: 471.90
Kayano 18s Lifetime Miles: 445.30
Kayano 18s Fuchsia Lifetime Miles: 528.80
Kayano 21's Lifetime Miles: 6.00
Kayano 21's Lifetime Miles: 118.70
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
Total Distance
3.00

Went out feeling really strong and got a little bit worn down in the end, I was still able to keep it a 9.45 avg. so that's good. I just wonder how long my brain is going to keep re-playing marathon moments in my head. Seems like I'm getting no rest from it mentally. 

Going to babysit my niece and nephew today at my sisters. Now THAT is exhausting.

I figured out why I cried so hard when they called out my name at the finish line. Remember the alter-ego running person I have? Well at that moment "real" Lysa Smith and alter-ego Lysa Smith became one. Even just for a moment. Does that make sense or am I talking crazy again?? I'm not going to have anymore friends am I..

Asics Kayano Miles: 3.00
Comments
From Kim on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 11:57:50 from 67.199.180.90

You make total sense! I know exactly what you are talking about...and I have a feeling that everyone who has ever ran a marathon knows too! If you talk like that to your non running friends they might think you are crazy, (they think we are crazy just for enjoying running, let alone having split personalities!), but your running friends are right there with ya! : )

Happy Crazies with your happy running!

From Lysa on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 12:10:58 from 174.52.25.64

Ha! Thanks Kim, I'm so happy you understand! My husband says he does too but he is not a runner, He just likes to talk crazy.

From JD on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 12:11:12 from 70.96.78.157

I agree that totally makes sense. Great perspective on the dual personality runner phenomenon.

Nice job getting a run in today too.

From Stacie on Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 12:11:06 from 174.52.21.251

Good job Lys. You're faster without me. You're nice to tend your niece and nephew.

From Lysa on Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 12:39:04 from 174.52.25.64

No I'm not, I was just having a good day.

From Kelli on Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 19:55:33 from 71.219.65.246

I do totally get it as well, I think all runners do!! I am not sure my two personalities have ever met because they are completely opposite.

I am glad to hear that you are feeling good (lead legs will be normal for a bit!)

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