Joanna
All the grass is brown
BUT! my mood isn't grey
I went for a run
on a hot summer's day...
and I was Colorado dreaming!
Because it looks all so promising that we are going up there - WHOOP!
Rob ... read more
- Site:
- http://littlefeats.wordpress.com/running/
- Miles:
- 722 total / 0 in 2012
- Goal:
to someday run a sub 4 marathon... or at least a sub 1:50:00 half marathon
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good Colorado dreaming 4 mi
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good running in Manor sucks :-( 5 mi
What a difference there is in running between my usual stomping grounds back here in Manor and the lovely Boulder, CO! And I am sure that no one will need to think twice about which location is the... read more
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Love the title :) There is something about cute running gear that make the run a little more tolerable. I bet you were rocking the look. Nice fiver.
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Maybe not as nice as Boulder, but still a day running is a good day! Remember the frustration when your foot wouldn't let you run. Good luck with your CO aspirations.
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fingers and toes crossed (like a few others)- you clearly need to get yourself back there. good work today. good things coming your way I'm sure.
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Fun stuff Jo! Greatly enjoyed myself... you looked spry and able hopping up that trail today... your legs were up for the challenge. And with that altitude adjustment, your flatlander runs back in Tejas will be easy peasy.
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I hope this just means you'll be back for good. I'm sorry I missed seeing you this weekend and hope you had a great b-day!!
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Let's hope your imminent departure from Colorado is just a temporary one... Hopefully your running time at altitude will just make you that much stronger on your pancake flat neighborhood runs in TX!!
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Nice Job:
Sly dog?! I suppose I am a little math impaired when it comes to counting hills. But today I really did think it would be only 5.5! Oh well... you ran really strong both days and great company!
6 months ago
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Such great running you are doing! This trip and all these hilly elevation miles and going to benefit your running so much!
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good Boulder Canyon and more good ... 5 mi 00:47 09:22 pace
Today was with David for his "easy" miles before GTIS. But they were not so easy for me! I am certain that if you added up all the feet of elevation gain for my last several months of r... read more
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so glad you are there and running so well. soak it all in.
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Awesome news Jo! Congrats on the PR (definitely counts, especially at elevation). Glad you are enjoying your family time and CO running experience. Way to take it easy on Dave today!
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Such a beautiful place to run, Jo, and congrats on a great PR!
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good a mile milestone 3.1 mi
I thought I would try out one more progression-type/negative split run before we leave and before the 5K this Saturday. And I was so pleased to see that I could get that last mile in at 7:48!
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Wow, that's fantastic Jo! Great idea too, the end of your 5k flattens out a bit (not so downhill) so practicing a negative split gives you strength when you need it! You should enjoy a dryer cooler climate too...see you this week!
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Great stuff, Jo!! Should be a great confidence boost for the Evergreen race (which is on Sunday, not Saturday, I think). It will be fun to see you all there :-)
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@Jon- oh yes, you are correct; I was getting ahead of myself. The 5K race is Sunday and the kids triathlon is Saturday. It will be a busy (but super fun) weekend!
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A great sign about the progress you are making! Maybe go out at 8 minute pace, see if you can hang on and if feeling strong, finish fast for a sub 8 5k?!
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good the lesser of two evils 3.1 mi
I missed posting my 6 mile run on Saturday, dang it. But I guess it is better that I lack discipline only on the DM side of things and not on the actual running itself.
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Stay cool Jo! Tell Rob a new Newton running shirt is waiting for him when he arrives-- good luck keeping on the move in that heat!
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Your theory will be correct. It will also be good to see you!
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The heat takes its toll on me too! You will love the early morning running here. Sounds like the countdown to Colorado is on...
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blah shot gun start 4 mi
Rob had to leave extra early to meet someone for breakfast. So rather than getting my usual pre-run hour in with some coffee and reading time, I had to hit the floor running out the door almost as ... read more
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Sluggishness aside, wasn't it at least a little bit nice to know you were back home and done before you normally would even have started? Karen will be there, since I'm pretty sure she doesn't want me driving all the way up there by myself :-)
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sometimes I am so sluggish (and tried) on those morning runs that by mid-day I have forgotten that I went. nice work getting it done this morning.
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First thing runs are the worst! Gotta have that wake up time or I am DOA. Great run! Happy to cheer you and Meg for the 5k and the other two (Karen and Jon) on the 10K.... hey Jen, whatcha doin' next Sunday?!
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good it's beginning to look a lot ... 01:05
Our trip itinerary once in Colorado just keeps getting better and better. In addition to the anticipation of being at the Frick/Van Vleet house, cousins, camping, and great weather, a surprise of ... read more
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How fun you posted as I was typing up my thread... looking forward to seeing you all soon... great cross training... should be a lot of fun!
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@Karen - you realize, I'm sure, that the easiest way to make that happen is to DO EVERGREEN RACE :-)
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somebody is happy! yay.
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good a tri is in my future! 4 mi
But only as a spectator! When we get to Boulder, our girls will be doing the iron kids triathlon in Boulder next Saturday with Eli - they are so excited!!
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nice run. let me know if you find a 50 yard swim tri- I'm in :)
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The girls will have a blast!! @Dave: Are you guys running Evergreen Town Race? If you do and I can swing it, I might join you!
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I'm leaning toward Evergreen, too (the 10k). 6 days before GTIS, but what the heck, right...
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I know watermelons don't really cut it as Narnian sailing crafts, but I needed something (anything) to serve as the dawn treader :-) I'm so glad that Dee & Gracie are easily impressed because t... read more
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Halle's sketch of the dawn treader for me to copy
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alright some days are better than others 5 mi
Today was just not a good running day :-(
My legs felt so heavy and I was very sluggish. I am not sure what to make of it. I had a good night's rest that followed a nice dinner with NO alcohol... read more
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you got it done- that's great.
have fun baking- you may need to post a pic of the cake!7 months ago • Like
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Nice five miler Jo even though it wasn't a great run for you... all of that mommy creative energy needing to go to cake making perhaps? Should be fun to connect next week in person!
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Bad runs happen. But so do good runs, and that makes it all worth it! Can't wait to hear more about the cake, what fun!! Have a great day
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good born to run... as a heal striker 4 mi
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/101674467
I am fully embracing the fact that I was born to be a heal striker! No more wishful thinking that changing my stride to forefoot running and using mi... read more
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You're probably going to get lots of comments and advice on this topic but I've always been a huge proponent of running by feel, and if it feels right to be a heel-striker and you don't get injured, then I say "go for it!!" Hurry up and get to CO, would you?!!
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Keep on doing what you're doing!! Just stay healthy, and if heel striking is what feels right, you are wise not to tinker any further. One size most definitely does not fit all when it comes to running style...
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My evolution as a runner went the opposite direction-- when I first started I went to the running store and they told me I needed to learn to land on my heel to benefit from the heal to toe transition, that this would give me a better "ride"! So now I can be jealous of you that your natural runnIng style means you get a free ride! And like th experts above said, do what you are doing -- running by feel, injury free, and with joy, those are the things that make it so worthwhile! Go Jo! So WHEN can we expe
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I agree that all runners are not created equal. I find it best to work with what you have, and clearly you have "game" :) NIce run, Jo :)
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good rumor has it 6 mi
If the name " Adele" doesn't come to mind when you hear 'rumor has it' then I would suggest you might be missing out on an awesome song that would do well on anyone's running list! Total... read more
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I just added that Adele song they always play on the radio-- will have to find this one too! Looking forward to the visit-great run today Jo - bring you running shoes !
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Woo--oohh!! You guys have to let me know when you're in town, and i"ll boogy my way to Boulder.Great 6 Jo!!
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Love Colorado, have fun spending time in that gorgeous place. Great six-miler Joanna, it's great to see that you're knocking your goals down steadily!
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good how do you know 01:05
How do you know if a movie is going to be good or bad before you start watching it? I wish I knew, as I never seem to chose movies well. And my choice today while on the bike was not a winner. ... read more
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So Reece as a star softball player didn't do it for you, eh? What if she had been a former runner? Yeah? No Meghan and I sat through that one too..., blech! Good cross train though!
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one would think with those 3 it would have been good- bummer, but nice riding. hope the run goes well. thanks for the note- I strained my calf in the middle of a half marathon about 4 weeks ago (good thing the half was in my city and I hadn't really trained for it). hard to stay focused in the summer- too many other great things to do.
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That is one reason I rarely watch movies anymore. I like a good tv series where I know I'll love every episode. Glad you're back at it, good ride!
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Great ride Jo, and at least you didn't waste a date night on that one!
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good back from my "unplugged" tour 4 mi
After more than a month of being off the DM I think I am ready to try again!
I had to go unplugged for awhile from here because I was not using my time very well on the computer. I know it sound... read more
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Missed you! I know DM can be a time suck. I'm trying to be disciplined myself and just typing faster :)!
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missed you, but totally understand. ooooh I like Karen's idea of typing faster :)
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Super to have you back Jo, and I for one, love the self reflection and new DM approach... Checking in on posts with a smart phone has seduced me more than I care to admit! But we love the motivation, support, and comraderie DM gives us so I love to see you with us again... GREAT running this summer-- the half plan sounds perfect-- hope to see you in person soon too!
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Great progressive tempo run, looks like your running is going really very well Jo! Glad you found some time to check in, and glad you've got your priorities all in the right places! Good for you!
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good 3 on Monday & 3 on Tuesday 6 mi
I logged some nice and easy miles for the first two days of the week. I have that fun margarita 5K this Thursday evening. And while I haven't done anything to train for this, I do want to try to ... read more
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Tell yourself while racing that unless you make your goal, you can't have any margaritas ;-) Nice easy miles the past couple of days, Jo. Good to see you back logging miles on a consistent basis!
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I think you have a great plan. It also sounds like if you don't hit your goal it will be easy to forget (just add a couple more margaritas to your day!)
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I have a thing for frozen fruity drinks. This run could have me is serious trouble ;) Great running on both days, you are getting SO strong! Keep it up.
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good redemption via progression 4 mi
I just had to end this week on a positive note after my two Town Lake disappointments. So I set out this morning with a progression run. The max goal paces were 10, 9, 8, and 9. And I figured i... read more
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AWESOME! I know the week of running didn't go exactly as you had planned, but it was still very strong! Love watching you build up too :) OH, and I need to hear more about this margarita race :)
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So glad you finished the business part of the week with a successful run... you accomplished a lot this week anyway Jo... add a few more miles in tomorrow or Sunday and you will have ran a whole bunch!
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you finished the week well- nice job not giving up.
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alright the road not taken 4.7 mi
Give me a perfectly detailed map with a .0000000001 percent chance for error, and I will make a mistake!
Tom M. was so very kind to send me this great gmap
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4561... read more-
Good for you for making the most of the kid-free summer. At least you saw some new sights! Hope next time goes smoother.
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We are two peas in a pod, which means we probably should never go on scouting runs together! Still you forged through heat and scree to knock out a decent run!
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I give you an A++++ for effort. You are one determined runner, and that is so inspiring! Next time, I just know it, it will all come together for you! Until then, be so proud of what you did get accomplished...in the HEAT....I think I would have melted :)
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6 months ago • Like
so excited for you. I can tell your heart is there. If your postings are sporadic, I will call that great news! Hoping for the best for you, Rob, and kids. Living somewhere that speaks to you- can't be beat.
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Fantastic news Joanna, I know you have a lot of friends and family up there, and CO is just soooo gorgeous. Hope everything works out perfectly for you.
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