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Location:

AL,

Member Since:

May 02, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Still learning- just got my 1st 5K masters in February and ran my 1st 1/2 marathon then too- Mercedes in Birmingham, AL. 

Short-Term Running Goals:

I would like to get my 5K time at least in 24 minutes and run my first marathon.

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Be a good role model to my girls and to my students.  To be a good supporter of husband's endeavours- he is a top-notch runner.

Personal:

I am married to Jon Elmore who ran in high school and college, but wasn't a runner when we met.  He started back in his late 30's and is awesome:  Boston Marathon, ultras, state 1 mile record, etc.  He coaches our girls' track team.  He and the girls inspired me to get involved with running.  The first time I ran a 1 mile fun run I just prayed to keep up!
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Sat, May 09, 2009
Race: Steeplechase 8K (5 Miles) 00:43:34, Place in age division: 2
Total Distance
6.00

The weather held up through the race, but then had a short down pour.  I had wanted to have a PR, but still did my best yet on this course- better by almost 4 minutes from last year!  I started out to fast and the humidity started getting to me about the time we crossed back over the overpass.  My PR for an 8K is 43:14 and I was hoping for 42:59 this time, but hope to PR next weekend in Jesse Owens 10K. 

Comments
From Nevels on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 21:25:08 from 131.204.15.93

That overpass destroyed me, too. Coming that close to a PR is impressive in the humidity we had Saturday. Good run.

From mikemac on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 23:25:02 from 75.120.19.53

Good race! Way to tough it out.You will do well at the Jesse Owens 10k. It is flat course and one of my favorites to run, good luck.

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