Nora
#dailymission - Who was your first dailymile friend? Is he/she still a DM'er?
I am honestly not sure who the very first was. But Cristy D and Renee B were both among the early friends... and ... read more
- Miles:
- 1926 total / 278 in 2013
- Goal:
To improve my fitness and make running a regular part of my life again. To lose weight, feel good and have fun!
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great MDRA Womens Running Camp week 7 3.84 mi 00:42 10:50 pace
Tonight was considered a long run for camp. Basically, it was just a steady state effort instead of hills or fartleks or what have you. I actually logged slightly more distance last week, but goo... read more
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Glad you felt good conversing - the sign of a long run well done. The foundational things we've been working through will serve you well going forward!!
about 18 hours ago • Like
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#dailymission - How many training shoes do you have in rotation?
possibly too many? right now there are 7: (2) - Brooks Trance (1 about to retire), (1) Montrail, (1) Newton (experimental for me),... read more-
I am curious what you think of the Newtons. I have been running on vibrams and new balance minimalist for about 3 years now....
1 day ago • Like
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Jeff - I like Newtons pretty well but have been easing into them. I do not generally do minimalist shoes so worry about strange aches and strains. I do feel that I run differently in them. And I have a number of friends who swear by them (which is why I bought them to try). Newton often offers clinics at running stores where you can try running in them etc. You may want to check with a running store near you that carries them.
about 21 hours ago • Like
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#dailymission - Are you for / against / or neutral on running related bumper stickers? For example 26.2 ovals, 13.1 ovals, Ironman, or ULTRA oval
I am for these stickers (or magnets). I think it i... read more3 people liked what Nora said-
I guess I would vote "for". I have never had bumper stickers of any kind on my cars, but I like the "100" sticker that Michael has on his. Can I still say "26.2" based on my 2002 Marathon? Seems like they ought to expire after a few years.
3 days ago • Like
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good Neighborhood Near Disaster 3.01 mi 00:36 12:06 pace
Well, this was mostly a nice little run. I wanted to get out and stretch my legs after my race yesterday. And I've become somewhat fixated with the idea of getting in at least 20 miles each ... read more
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The Athleta Race 10.06 mi 01:54 11:21 pace
I seem to really like events by Final Stretch. They are inexpensive, small and casual. This one had a nice course hugging a lake for most of the run. Unfortunately, conditions were not ideal. It w... read more
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Great run, Nora!
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Sweet PR!
4 days ago • Like
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Great Job!!
3 days ago • Like
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great MDRA Women's Running Camp - f... 4.01 mi 00:42 10:35 pace
The thing about camp is that they are having me try all of these things that I had read/ heard about but never tried. Tonight was farleks. We did what our coaches called ladders... 4 min intense,... read more
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Sounds great, Nora! I learned the fartlek system in high school, circa 1959, from a volunteer coach. I thought the term had dropped out of use today, in favor of "intervals". The Swedish word sounds a bit bad in English, but I have always liked it. There is a good article about it in Wikipedia.
8 days ago • Like
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Soooo jealous. I need to try a camp.
7 days ago • Like
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good Easy 3 3.07 mi 00:35 11:19 pace
Just a chilled out, easy, recovery run around the hood this morning. My mom is living with me for the next six weeks or so, which will allow me to do a lot more of my runs outside - bonus! My Gar... read more
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Yeah for easy run and for mom's that are so helpful!
9 days ago • Like
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great Perfect 10 Run 10.01 mi 01:58 11:48 pace
Everything just seemed to come together on this run. The weather was cool, breezy and sunny. I decided that I needed to keep this one really slow and easy - I targeted 11 - 12 min miles the whole... read more
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#dailymission - For all the dailymiler parents out there: How do you balance parenting and being an athlete? How do you make it work?
This is definitely a challenge area for me. I am the separate... read more-
I hear you about that one, Nora. I was a single mom of a 2 year old (until he was 5), and it was a struggle to make the running work. When my son would stay with my mother, I would log as many miles as I could. On a normal day, when he was with me, I had to log my runs on the treadmill at the gym at work. I hated to do it that way, but it was about the only way to maintain sanity.
Stay strong! You will survive!! :)14 days ago • Like
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I sat around and got fat when my kids were young. It wasn't until they were self sufficient did I start to really run and train. I applaud you for doing all that you do!!
13 days ago • Like
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Treadmill torture 3 mi 00:36 11:57 pace
Perhaps it was because I ran hills at camp last night. Perhaps it was because I've been eating strangely the last few days (have yet to go to the store since retuning from vaca so very limited... read more
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good Hill Repeats - MDRA Women's R... 2.87 mi 00:32 11:00 pace
Tonight was week 5 of my running camp (though only the 3rd week for me since I missed due to illness and vacation). We did hill repeats and I have to say they weren't as scary as I had always... read more
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You did great - way to tackle the hills! When you're ready for the ones by your house, I'll come try 'em out too!
15 days ago • Like
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Hill repeats scare me a little, so this is awesome!!!
15 days ago • Like
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YAY hills!!!! Nice job.
14 days ago • Like
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good Battle Creek Trails with Shawn 8.13 mi 02:13 16:24 pace
After multiple weeks in a row of missing my long runs due to travel and illness, I am glad to have gotten some serious time on my feet. Shawn took me to the mostly single-track trails in Battle Cr... read more
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You were AMAZING! A lesser person would have broke down and cried. :)
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Nice run!
17 days ago • Like
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Great job Nora!!! LSD (long slow distance) is my favorite for sure :)
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Nice run Nora!!
19 days ago • Like
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great Promenade Deck Disney Dream 3 mi
I magically managed to be kid free for a while after lunch - after corralling 5 kids for part of the morning. My daughter was off with friends and Kevin took my son to a family activity with his so... read more
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alright Castaway Cay 5k 5 km 00:34 10:55 pace
The second full day of the cruise Disney went so far as to organize a 5k event on their private island, Castaway Cay. I ran this with brother, Kevin and BIL, Mike. Kevin did this on a cruise a fe... read more
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good Promenade Deck Disney Dream 4 mi
I was on vacation this week but still snuck in some runs. My brother, Kevin, and I got up early our first day of the cruise. The running track on the deck was 2.5 laps = 1 mile. Our nephew, Michae... read more
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good Recovery 4 4.03 mi 00:48 11:47 pace
After yesterday's trail run I was feeling a bit tight and achy. I decided the best medicine for those aches was an easy run. I have my kids today so it was treadmill or bust... so on I went.... read more
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Nice job Nora!
about 1 month ago • Like
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My sister was my first and she's sort of here.
about 8 hours ago • Like
you were, I think...
about 4 hours ago • Like
Looks like perhaps Dena C was my first DM buddy. She was, at least, my first comment back in late 2009. That would make sense since she was, and is, an running inspiration to me. Can't believe I didn't remember....
about 3 hours ago • Like