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Location:

Cottonwood Heights,UT,USA

Member Since:

May 18, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Personal Records

Aided

5k-17:01 (Halloween Half 2011)

10K-36:06 (Halloween Half 2011)

Half- 1:22 (Halloween Half/Des News/HC 2011/2013)

30k- 2:06:49 (SGM 2013)

Marathon- 3:07:18 (TOU 2011)

Unaided and (some) outdated!

400M- 1:03 (HS 2000)

800M-2:23 (HS 2000)

1500M- 4:45 (USU 2001)

3000M- 10:33 (USU 2001)

3200M- 11:24 (HS 2000)

5k- 18:10 (USU 2001)

10k-39:36 (Classic 2013)

30k- 2:09:16 (WRC 2012)

50 miler- 9:46:43 (TNF 2015)

Short-Term Running Goals:

2019 Tenitive Race Schedule

4/15 Boston Marathon

7/24 Deseret News 10k

Long-Term Running Goals:

I love training with others both on road and trail. I also find benefits of running solo when I need to focus and regroup.

Fun fact: Although I prefer to run outside, I don't mind the treadmill for pace accountability and for the blind assumption that I can run really fast. I have a lot of secret treadmill PR's at 0% incline:)

Personal:

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I am a Mormon

I am married to a supportive and driven husband. Together we enjoy geocaching, hiking, camping, reading and playing games with our three rambunctious children.

Aside from running, I am a homemaker and a Mental Health Therapist. Running has given me the ability to better concert my energies between my family, faith and friends.

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Wed, Jan 22, 2014

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6.5 miles of elliptical magic at level 4-5. Last 15 mins with 30 secs on/off. Sweat fest. 65 mins

2x clock situps.

Contemplations of Debbie Downer

I'm in a strange funk when it comes to running lately. I'm not sure what to do. ~~I'm kind of tired of running.~~ It doesn't help that the air is horrible. I know I go through this EVERY SINGLE YEAR at this time, as do many. I am having an extremely hard time making up my mind what I want to do. I signed up for the USATF circuit and somehow it has halted my decision making and made me not want to race. I'm not entirely sure why.

I know I don't want to go the entire year without racing or I will feel like I wasted the year and could have been doing other important things, like having a baby or something. I feel like this year could be a really good year. I'm 31, not injured, many racinging options, a great running community, and a dying thirst to murder the marathon. What gives? Perhaps a baby break from public view (from all three of you;) will jump start things.

I need a break to the Caribbean. Yes, indeed I do. I'm heading there next week and will hopefully pick up some enlightenment from the Jamaicans, mon.

Sincerely,

D. Downer

Comments

From Burt on Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 14:47:03 from 184.98.222.140

Magical sweat. My favorite.

From josse on Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 16:21:02 from 70.208.27.0

I am one of your 3:) this time of year sucks beans you will feel better the muck is gone from the air.

From Tara on Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 16:26:35 from 75.169.143.239

I love you Josse:) Thanks!

From Neasts on Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 18:11:43 from 174.23.137.217

Tara, from another one of the three (who is old enough to be your much, much older sister), I just need to say that racing is not everything. You are talented and excel at it, and you also run because you obviously get something good from it. But, if racing is causing you to dread running rather than love it, then don't race. Not forever, just until you feel that burning desire to sign up for a 10K three days before the race or until the beautifully warm spring mornings (with clean, clear air) draw you out of bed at 5:00 a.m. to do do a glorious speed workout with a few friends. You'll know when that time comes. Until then, it doesn't have to be a downer. Use it to expand your running, make new friends, try new routes, wear a new buff, learn to avoid diggers, run with snacks, etc. Running itself can be fun, even when the idea of racing isn't.

From Burt on Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 18:15:04 from 184.98.222.140

I love you Neast:) Thanks!

From Tara on Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 18:25:53 from 75.169.143.239

Oh, that was nice to hear! Thank you....and Burt and I love you very much:)

From Burt on Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 18:27:47 from 184.98.222.140

Only because you're smarter than me.

From Mel on Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 19:17:39 from 174.126.50.21

So sad that you are playing the D. Downer role right now!!! A vacation will help, but you actually have quite a bit on your plate right now, so just try to breathe out all the anxiety... Except maybe do it in a towel or thin cloth/mask so as not to be poisoned by that air!!! Haha. You ARE a very talented runner, it would not be terrible to compete less this year. I know that competition is one of the love/hates you have with this sport, but find your happiness! Run with Steven?!?! Haha. Or your kids. I know it wouldn't be the speed or distances you are used to training at, but it will help you realize just how good YOU are!! ENJOY THE WARM WEATHER AND WHITE SANDY BEACHES!!!

From JulieC on Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 20:15:07 from 63.224.119.33

Hibernate...and come out to play in the spring....run really low mileage and easy pace for a bit...but most of all stay up with kids watch a movie run when u feel like it not cause u feel forced. Sleep 8 hours a night with no pressure to get up and get a run in. Your desire will come back january burn out after a tough year...we have all been there.

From JulieC on Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 20:16:32 from 63.224.119.33

Btw i m number three :-) burt is well burt

From Burt on Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 20:28:54 from 184.98.222.140

I'm not...really...human.

From Summertime on Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 09:59:31 from 174.126.50.21

I believe every runner goes through the cycle of not finding the satisfaction they use to have with running at least a few times in their life. I think the best thing to do is take a break from running. Don't focus on getting your run in or trying to log so many miles a week. Just focus on other things. Eventually you will find yourself coming back to running and you will remember why you run in the first place. You will come back recharged and ready to set some running goals. Here I am rambling on. I feel like I'm giving a sermon so I will leave it at that. You know me I'm a pretty poor preacher. Tell Stephen hi and enjoy the beach.

From Christi on Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 17:21:14 from 68.35.151.175

I ditto what everyone says.. I've kind of felt that way myself lately. Running should be fun and if it isn't you definitely need a break.. Maybe it's no running for a week or a month or only easy slow running for a while. (You decide and don't put pressure on yourself) listen to your body and how you are feeling... Sooner or later you will be back with the eye of a tiger:)! I know you and I know you are a die hard competitor. I know that fire will be back!! No worries! Now forget running and go enjoy the sunny caribbean!!!!!

From Tara on Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 18:53:52 from 75.169.136.226

Mel- Thanks for the lifting words:)I'm excited you're on the blog. I can't wait to see what you do in May!

Julie- Thanks for the advice and email, so helpful. I think you're right, January is a burn out month for most:)

Burt- You keep showing up. I was going to say something mean, but then I remembered I was trying to be nice to you. I'm not worthy...

Summertime- Wish it were summertime! You are lucky not to have this inversion. Idaho is calling.... Thanks for the words of encouragement. I wish I could stop completely, but when I do, I start to go wiggy crazy then turn into a grinch. Not good for my mental health, I've found! Maybe a change of focus, hummm. Thanks, please stop by and ramble on anytime:)

Christi Nelly H. Webb- Thank you. Please lets run a race together this year. Okay? I want to beat you. Is that the competitive side you were talking about? lol! Boston 2015.

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