I'm back in the saddle again!

113th Boston Marathon

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Location:

Bluffdale,UT,USA

Member Since:

Aug 01, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon PR St. George 2008 3:36

Ran Boston in April 2009 and had an absolute blast.

Half Marathon PR 1:35.

10k PR-46:20 (Obviously not a great short distance runner:)

Short-Term Running Goals:

I've gotten the running bug back and hope I can continue to enjoy it. I think for now, my short-term goal is to NOT burn myself out. I am pro at doing that. I have a half and full marathon that I am planning on racing in a few months. I hope to be trained well enough to PR in both, but if not...I will enjoy the ride.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Under 1:30 half

3:15 marathon

Personal:

Married with children. 17,16,14,11 and 7. 3 boys, 2 girls. I have the best husband in the world!

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Pink Nimbus Lifetime Miles:						327.27
Old Pink Nimbus 10 Lifetime Miles:						344.10
Purple Nimbus 11 Lifetime Miles:						314.70
Saucony Triumph 10 Lifetime Miles:						431.90
Saucony Triumph 10 (2) Lifetime Miles:						200.00

Mon, Apr 20, 2009

Race: 113th Boston Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:51:16

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
0.00	26.20	0.00	0.00	26.20

Well, the leg felt great. We got to the starting area a little late because our bus driver got lost and led 4 others astray. So, we got in line for the potty and as soon as we were done, headed to the corrals. We were going to start in Deans corral (16) but we didn't make it up that far so we started in 21.

Splits

1-9:29 Nice and slow

2-8:57

3-8:42

4-8:29

5-8:33 Feeling good and took a GU

6-8:30 Mentioned to the group that I didn't ever want this marathon to end.

7-8:35

8-8:31

9-8:26

10-8:32 Our goal was to feel fresh at 10 and I did. I took my 2nd GU and 3 ibuprofen to keep on top of any pain that might start.

11-8:43

12-8:20

13-8:30 Was really amazed that we were already half way through.

14-8:43

15-8:22 3rd GU and I also took an electrolyte pill because my quads started cramping.

16-8:25 First major hill. I flew up it feeling really great. I turned to Jody and told her how glad I was to have some uphill. My quads were really feeling the down.

17-8:34

18-8:21

19-8:25

20-8:32 4th GU

21-10:04 Yes, you read that right! Aah, my quads were KILLING me. Heartbreak Hill did break my heart:( I walked for 1 minute.

22-8:38 Recovered a little on the downhill here but feeling pretty hammered.

23-9:07 Beginning of the yucky for me. 5th GU

24-9:17

25-9:15

26-9:20

.2 ( I clocked .41)-3:42 (9:02 pace)

I will begin by saying that I am 100% happy with my time. It was so much fun and the most awesome experience. I want to go back next year for sure. Now, let me explain my slowing. I'm pretty sure that because of all the water gain from the prednisone, that my body started flushing it all out beginning Wednesday of last week. I think that it flushed a lot of electrolytes out with it because I have never experienced cramping like this. Cardio wise I felt fantastic but my legs gave out. I'm sure it didn't help that I didn't run for 3 weeks prior either. No excuses though. Although, a learning experience again. I feel great now other than some soreness. Okay major soreness. I could hardly move on Tuesday but feel a ton better today (Wed).

Asic Nimbus 10 (Red) Miles: 26.20

Night Sleep Time: 7.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.00

Comments

From Cal on Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 19:11:56 from 66.133.117.3

Super job Michelle! I'm thrilled that you were able to run it and had such a great time there.

From allie on Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 19:17:32 from 208.110.151.113

congratulations on your race! i hope you had a wonderful time in boston. way to go!

From Michelle N. on Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 20:43:48 from 75.162.252.159

Thanks Cal and Allie! It was so amazing and I'm so glad my leg healed up in time. It feels great now so hopefully it will behave for Ogden.

From Burt on Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 20:56:23 from 98.167.151.26

You made me laugh when I read that you never wanted this marathon to end.

From Brent on Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 21:32:08 from 168.178.30.75

Nice race, 1,000 commando points for the gutsy effort. What a fantastic experience.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Nancy on Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 21:32:38 from 76.27.11.127

Great job Michelle. I didn't realize you had an injury. I'm glad it got better in time for you to run Boston. I know how you feel, I've been on predinisone too and haven't been able to run since the Riverton 1/2 marathon on March 28th.

From RAD on Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 23:20:11 from 67.166.99.8

You did GREAT!!! I'm so glad that your shin held out for you and that you had a great time...despite the last 4 miles :) Can't wait to hear all about it tomorrow!!

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 09:58:32 from 67.42.27.114

Great report of your great experience. Congrats.

From Lucia on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 11:14:59 from 74.9.147.114

Nice job Michelle, great report! Your time was fabulous, and you can always go back some other time to make better time if you want.

From jtshad on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 11:33:09 from 204.134.132.225

Great job, killer wind out there.

Hope you had a fun time!

From rockness18 on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 15:56:47 from 69.183.232.187

Well done! Major sore as well...still feeling it today.

From Kelli on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 17:09:14 from 71.219.98.70

You did awesome Michelle. Boston is not easy and that is a great time. I am so sorry you experienced cramping during the race, it must suck to have a problem that you can do nothing about!!! But you have a great attitude about it and YOU RAN BOSTON!!! I am glad your ankle behaved, I hope it is still feeling good!

See you soon.

From Julie on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 17:30:33 from 71.35.243.118

I'm so glad I was able to run this with you. This was the funnest race ever. You are so tough. I know I could never go through what you did in the last 3 weeks and still run such a great race. Great Job!!!!

From Robert on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 15:44:08 from 206.195.193.254

All things considered, I think you ran a damn good race and are one tough cookie!! What an experience.

From Teena on Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 21:32:16 from 67.177.20.13

Michelle,

A HUGE BELATED CONGRATULATIONS!!!

You did so great and I LOVED tracking you!!

You're AMAZING!!

From Smooth on Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 21:42:52 from 71.36.71.239

GOOD JOB for a GREAT RACE!!! You own that course now. Hope you're coming back to Boston next year.

From Michelle N. on Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 09:49:49 from 75.162.252.159

Thanks everyone. I've been out of town again so I haven't looked at the blog for a few days. I have recovered pretty good with the exception of my leg aching a bit again. I'll see how that goes.

From kellies on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 00:06:53 from 66.119.143.249

Talk about a belated Congratulations!! I am just sitting here reading and want to scream for you, cry for "me", and any other emotion you can throw into the mix!! GREAT JOB AT BOSTON!! How I wished I could have ran it this year but next year we will be there. Last Monday was a hard day for me knowing that the marathon was going on, but at least I can say I know a few people who ran it and Man, you did great!! Way to go!!!

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