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lindakay228
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1,950. Feb 12, 2011 5:19 PM (in response to KIRK_T)
Re: 50 and over, 5k and beyond - what are your challenges?

I did a Cupid's Chase 5k today in Las Cruces NM. This was only the 2nd year they had that event in Las Cruces. There were 296 participants, which they were really excited about because they said last year there were only 89 total. Next year they're hoping for 600.
It was a lot of fun and there was a Mariachi band playing before and after. It was in historic Old Mesilla, just outside of Las Cruces. A small historic town with little shops downtown and narrow one way streets with farming just outside of it. Part of the run was along a outside of a field on the road. I'm still not up to running the whole 5k because the cold weather just chilled my motivation, even though I could use the treadmill at the gym. I've got to kick it up and get serious though. I did it in 39:54, which I was shooting for under 40 minutes and just made it. I'm slow, but there were quite a few slower than me. And a lot quite a bit faster than me LOL! I enjoyed cheering on those who came in as much as 20 minutes after me, because I get excited when people get out and move, even it not fast (like me). The events around my area are small and I don't know what I'd do in a 5k with a few thousand or more people. The only thing I did with 5000 people was the Bataan Death March 15 mile (there is also a full marathon) last year. I'm doing that next month but mostly walking. It was a great day and I had a good time and glad I got out there and did it even if I am slow.

Whole Enchilada 5k, Las Cruces NM 9-26-10 43:32

All Souls Trail Race, Silver City NM 10-30-10 45:55

Global Health 5k Run/Walk, Albuquerque NM 11-6-10 40:11

Ultimate Fitness 8th Annual Turkey Trot 5k, Deming NM 11-25-10 38:35

New Beginnings 5k Jan 23, 2011 Las Cruces, NM 40:20

Cupid's Chase 5k Feb 12, 2011 Las Cruces, NM 39:54

Bataan Death March Memorial 15 miles March 27, 2011 White Sands Missil Range, NM 4hrs, 48 min 45 sec

Fort Bayard Wilderness 5k Trail Race May 28, 2011 40:52

Ultimate Fitness 9th Annual Turkey Trot, Deming NM 11-24-11 35:14

Cupid's Chase 5k Feb 11, 2012 Las Cruces NM 38:29

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PaintingLady
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1,951. Feb 12, 2011 5:27 PM (in response to lindakay228)
Re: 50 and over, 5k and beyond - what are your challenges?

Susan & LindaKay, congrats to both of you on your races today. Susan, tks for posting the pic of you 3 penguins on that thread. Great to put a face w/ a name.
Marie

Marie from Tennessee

Training for Disney 2013 Goofy Challenge.....Yes, I'm certifiably CRAZY!

61 year olds must be out of their minds to run a half marathon followed by a full the next day!

Disney Half Marathon 1/7/2012 2:37:59

Bear Hunt 5K 9/24/11 28:28 pb

Trojan Trek Trail 5K 8/6/11 31:45

Expo 10K 5/28/11 1:01:28,

Expo 10K 5/26/12 1:05:39

Eastman 10K 9/8/2012 1:01:11 pb

"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Hebrews 12:1

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KIRK_T
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1,952. Feb 12, 2011 5:59 PM (in response to susanbarron)
Re: 50 and over, 5k and beyond - what are your challenges?

Susan:
Yes I am going to be running Seattle, with my daughter so it's at her pace.
It will be her second HM so who knows what our pace will be. Definitely sub 2 hours

Kirk: Started running again at 50.

2010: 4-5K 1-3.5 mile 2-Half Marathon

2011: 3-5K 1-3.5 mile 1-8K 1-10 mile 16-Half Marathon 1-Marathon

Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon 01/15/2012 3:28:33 PR & BQ

F^3 Lake Half Marathon 01/28/2012 1:48:34

Shamrock Shuffle 8K 03/25 43:29

Chi Town Half 4/01 1:57

Illinois Marathon 4/28 3:56

Wisconsin Marathon 5/05 3:56

Lake Geneva Marathon 5/12 3:56

Rockford Marathon 5/20 4:08

Soldier Field 10 Mile 5/26 1:31

Run for the Zoo 5K 6/03 19:57 PR

13.1 Chicago 6/09 1:50

North Shore Half 6/10 1:46

Rock 'n' Roll Chicago 7/22

Chicago Half 9/09

Fox Valley Marathon 9/16

Chicago Marathon 10/07

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KIRK_T
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1,953. Feb 12, 2011 7:29 PM (in response to coolbikermom)
A little secret

My three best friends are:

Daily stretching
Foam Roller
A big soaking tub

Kirk: Started running again at 50.

2010: 4-5K 1-3.5 mile 2-Half Marathon

2011: 3-5K 1-3.5 mile 1-8K 1-10 mile 16-Half Marathon 1-Marathon

Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon 01/15/2012 3:28:33 PR & BQ

F^3 Lake Half Marathon 01/28/2012 1:48:34

Shamrock Shuffle 8K 03/25 43:29

Chi Town Half 4/01 1:57

Illinois Marathon 4/28 3:56

Wisconsin Marathon 5/05 3:56

Lake Geneva Marathon 5/12 3:56

Rockford Marathon 5/20 4:08

Soldier Field 10 Mile 5/26 1:31

Run for the Zoo 5K 6/03 19:57 PR

13.1 Chicago 6/09 1:50

North Shore Half 6/10 1:46

Rock 'n' Roll Chicago 7/22

Chicago Half 9/09

Fox Valley Marathon 9/16

Chicago Marathon 10/07

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MelissaGraham7
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1,954. Feb 13, 2011 8:22 AM (in response to KIRK_T)
Re: A little secret

KIRKT: I just go my foam roller for the ITB. I watched some videos on how to use it and.....OUCH!!! My gosh, how it hurts!! Of course, the videos that I watched said it would hurt and also said the worse your ITB was, the more it would hurt. So mine is in bad shape (which I knew because if I lie on it very long when sleeping, it will wake me up). Anyway, I did just 5 rolling up and down on the ITB on each side. I figure if I can work up by 1 every other day, I might survive. hahahahahahaha The roller was awesome, though, on quads, hamstrings, gluteals, back, etc. It might be my best friend. If you have any extra hints for me, pleas share.

"Run when you can, walk when you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up!" Dean Karnazes

Equinoxalizer 5K 3/19/2011: Time 37:13; 2nd place in age group!

Dogwood 5K April 29, 2011: Time 36:15

Running of the Bulls 8K 6/18/2011: Time: 61 minutes 15 seconds

Mebane on the Move 10K 09/10/2011: Time 75 minutes 16 seconds; 1st in age group (oldest woman running!)

Valentine's Massacre Marathon Relay 2/12/2012: Team distance 26.2 my pace 12:02 my distance 8 miles

Fleet Feet 4-mile in Chapel Hill 4/22/2012: PR for 11:53 pace!! WOOOHOOO!

Run for the Haw 5K on 5/26/2012: PR for 11:50 pace and First in Age Group! First race in Skele-Toes (minimalist shoes)

Running of the Bulls 8K 6/02/2012:

Yellow Brick Road 5-Miler 07/14/2012:

Keep on running!

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KIRK_T
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1,955. Feb 13, 2011 1:29 PM (in response to MelissaGraham7)
Re: A little secret

Work into it slowly.
I use it mostly on my calves and achilles.
It really helps.

I also have a small one that I take with when I travel.

Kirk: Started running again at 50.

2010: 4-5K 1-3.5 mile 2-Half Marathon

2011: 3-5K 1-3.5 mile 1-8K 1-10 mile 16-Half Marathon 1-Marathon

Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon 01/15/2012 3:28:33 PR & BQ

F^3 Lake Half Marathon 01/28/2012 1:48:34

Shamrock Shuffle 8K 03/25 43:29

Chi Town Half 4/01 1:57

Illinois Marathon 4/28 3:56

Wisconsin Marathon 5/05 3:56

Lake Geneva Marathon 5/12 3:56

Rockford Marathon 5/20 4:08

Soldier Field 10 Mile 5/26 1:31

Run for the Zoo 5K 6/03 19:57 PR

13.1 Chicago 6/09 1:50

North Shore Half 6/10 1:46

Rock 'n' Roll Chicago 7/22

Chicago Half 9/09

Fox Valley Marathon 9/16

Chicago Marathon 10/07

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Jasmine1972
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1,956. Feb 13, 2011 1:31 PM (in response to MelissaGraham7)
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Just a quick check in to let you know that Mimi & I completed the Birmingham Half Marathon today. Her time was around 2:40-ish, and my (watch) time was 3:02:02. I didn't quite beat 3 hours, but I DID average < 14mm pace, which was my goal. And NO leg cramps!! My mind is too befuddled to prep a race report right now, but suffice it to say, it was great to meet Mimi, and run on such a great course on a beautiful spring-like day. Glad to hear most everyone is doing well.

Jo Ann C

Started Walking 7/15/09 Weight = 265#; C25K Grad 11/6/09

8/30/09 5K (62:42) 262# 10/2/10 5K (37:44) 206# 3/26/11 5K (36:42) PR 202#

6/19/10 10K (83:47) 208# 3/6/11 UAH 10K (79:18) 200#

6/27/10 IronGirl, Atlanta Tri S 1/3m/B 18m/R 3m (2:42:10) 207#; 5/15/11 - (2:34:08 200)#

9/25/10 Women's HM, Nashville (3:27:10) 209#, 11/13/10 Huntsville HM (3:17:27) 203#

2/13/11 Mercedes HM, B'ham (3:02:02) 203#; 3/19/11 Rocket 10mi (2:13:37) PR

4/30/11 RnR HM Nashville (3:10:12); 5/15/11 5/30/11 Cotton Row 10K (84:36) ;

6/11/11 Mt. Mania 15K (2:17:12); 7/16/11 Wet Dog Tri (98:56);

8/13/11 Mtn Lakes Tri; (2:13:32); 8/28 Rocketman Oly Tri; 9/10 Frantic Frog Tri (1:52:35)

9/24/11 Womens HM (2:54:28) 195# PR; 10/1 Toray 5K (35:35 PR);

10/15/11 Liz Hurley 5K (36:24); 10/22 Book-it 10K (74:51 PR) 197#;
11/12/11 Huntsville HM - Target 2:50

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KIRK_T
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1,957. Feb 13, 2011 1:39 PM (in response to Jasmine1972)
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Jo ann & Mimi:

Congrats on the race! Great to hear of the great outcome.

Kirk: Started running again at 50.

2010: 4-5K 1-3.5 mile 2-Half Marathon

2011: 3-5K 1-3.5 mile 1-8K 1-10 mile 16-Half Marathon 1-Marathon

Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon 01/15/2012 3:28:33 PR & BQ

F^3 Lake Half Marathon 01/28/2012 1:48:34

Shamrock Shuffle 8K 03/25 43:29

Chi Town Half 4/01 1:57

Illinois Marathon 4/28 3:56

Wisconsin Marathon 5/05 3:56

Lake Geneva Marathon 5/12 3:56

Rockford Marathon 5/20 4:08

Soldier Field 10 Mile 5/26 1:31

Run for the Zoo 5K 6/03 19:57 PR

13.1 Chicago 6/09 1:50

North Shore Half 6/10 1:46

Rock 'n' Roll Chicago 7/22

Chicago Half 9/09

Fox Valley Marathon 9/16

Chicago Marathon 10/07

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1,958. Feb 13, 2011 2:40 PM (in response to KIRK_T)
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Congratulations Jo Ann and Mimi...We were all cheering for you...did you hear us!!!!!!!!

October 2009- Started Couch to 5k

November 2009- Folsom Turkey Trot 5k (W5D3 C25k)

December 28,2009- finished Couch to 5k

January 2010- Run for you Health 5k

April 2010- Zoo Zoom 10k

June 2010- San Diego Rock n Roll half Marathon

November 2010- Folsom Turkey Trot 5k

April 2011- 4 mile Legal Aide Society Run

upcoming: September 17th 5k Run to Break the Silence

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1,959. Feb 13, 2011 3:01 PM (in response to Jasmine1972)
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Well done Jo Ann and Mimi! I'm so excited for you. Hope you feel great today and even better tomorrow. Happy Valentines Day to all. We had a beautiful weekend here in south Texas and expect temperatures in the 70's this week. I guess that means getting out for a run a little earlier than recently. I'm pushing my miles up gradually again, but no run on my calendar. My long run this week was 9.18 miles, the longest I've run since my half in November. It felt great, unlike my runs earlier in the week. I should know by now not to let the "bad" runs get me down. For the most part they are few and far between so I need to be grateful and appreciate all of those "good" runs. Earlier this week my pace was sluggish and my breathing hard to control. Saturday felt much better and even produced the fastest mile in a training run. My splits got faster through mile six, then held pretty steady. May the wind be at your back all week! Happy running.

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Art Davis
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1,960. Feb 13, 2011 3:46 PM (in response to coolbikermom)
Re: 50 and over, 5k and beyond - what are your challenges?

I am training for the Southern Indiana Classic Marathon in April, my goal is to run the entire distance without having to stop and walk. I do not have anything in my plate until the Chicago Marathon in October, I will probably look for a 1/2 marathon to do in between as a warm up to Chicago, my goal is to run Chicago fast enough to Qualify for Boston.

I have started a blog to document my journey from a over weight, out of shape couch potato to a marathon runner. I would appreciate any and all comments, critiques, suggestions, constructive criticisms, etc. because my goal is to to make this a really good runner's blog, especially for those of us over 50.

Getting Fit at Fifty
http://fitatfifty-art.blogspot.com/

Getting Fit at Fifty

http://fitatfifty-art.blogspot.com/

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KIRK_T
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1,961. Feb 13, 2011 3:51 PM (in response to Art Davis)
Re: 50 and over, 5k and beyond - what are your challenges?

Art,

The Rock n Roll Chicago half is August 14.

Kirk

Kirk: Started running again at 50.

2010: 4-5K 1-3.5 mile 2-Half Marathon

2011: 3-5K 1-3.5 mile 1-8K 1-10 mile 16-Half Marathon 1-Marathon

Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon 01/15/2012 3:28:33 PR & BQ

F^3 Lake Half Marathon 01/28/2012 1:48:34

Shamrock Shuffle 8K 03/25 43:29

Chi Town Half 4/01 1:57

Illinois Marathon 4/28 3:56

Wisconsin Marathon 5/05 3:56

Lake Geneva Marathon 5/12 3:56

Rockford Marathon 5/20 4:08

Soldier Field 10 Mile 5/26 1:31

Run for the Zoo 5K 6/03 19:57 PR

13.1 Chicago 6/09 1:50

North Shore Half 6/10 1:46

Rock 'n' Roll Chicago 7/22

Chicago Half 9/09

Fox Valley Marathon 9/16

Chicago Marathon 10/07

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PaintingLady
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1,962. Feb 13, 2011 5:39 PM (in response to Jasmine1972)
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Jo Ann & Mimi.......whoo hoo. Awesome, awesome, awesome job!
Marie

Marie from Tennessee

Training for Disney 2013 Goofy Challenge.....Yes, I'm certifiably CRAZY!

61 year olds must be out of their minds to run a half marathon followed by a full the next day!

Disney Half Marathon 1/7/2012 2:37:59

Bear Hunt 5K 9/24/11 28:28 pb

Trojan Trek Trail 5K 8/6/11 31:45

Expo 10K 5/28/11 1:01:28,

Expo 10K 5/26/12 1:05:39

Eastman 10K 9/8/2012 1:01:11 pb

"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Hebrews 12:1

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1,963. Feb 13, 2011 5:56 PM (in response to KIRK_T)
Re: 50 and over, 5k and beyond - what are your challenges?

Kirk ....... and Art,

The calendar I have for the RnR series has Chicago on August 21st, not the 14th.

I was thinking about doing Chicago but I think I might do Pikes Peak in Colorado instead (?) ........ the 1/2 marathon.
My next marathon is June 5, RnR in San Diego.

As before, my training includes running a HM each month with a couple of 10ks thrown in till then ........ YAY!!
I will be running the Boston Marathon in 2012 .....my goal for next year, finish under 4 hrs .... I know I can qualify ....... I was only 5 minutes off from 'qualifying' for it from my January marathon (2011) but I wasn't thinking about Boston, and didn't know I was that close; just having a blast, taking pictures and calling frens/family during my walk breaks ........ crazy!

Next race for me is next Sunday, Feb. 20th, a 1/2 marathon trail/paved course, it seems ........ never done this one before. Can't wait!

In the meantime, finally had our first Ladies of Harley Ride today!! Yes!! I'm soooo ready to de-stress by taking 'ride breaks' (during work), haha. Daytime temps was in the 50s; got kinda chilly on the way home as the sun was setting but too exhilarated to complain about it, LOL!!

HAPPY AND SAFE RUNNING, EVERYONE!

Trail runner

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KIRK_T
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1,964. Feb 13, 2011 6:13 PM (in response to az2mn)
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Di,

That was the original date, it has been rescheduled due to the Air & Water show August 21 weekend.
New date is August 14.

Kirk

Kirk: Started running again at 50.

2010: 4-5K 1-3.5 mile 2-Half Marathon

2011: 3-5K 1-3.5 mile 1-8K 1-10 mile 16-Half Marathon 1-Marathon

Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon 01/15/2012 3:28:33 PR & BQ

F^3 Lake Half Marathon 01/28/2012 1:48:34

Shamrock Shuffle 8K 03/25 43:29

Chi Town Half 4/01 1:57

Illinois Marathon 4/28 3:56

Wisconsin Marathon 5/05 3:56

Lake Geneva Marathon 5/12 3:56

Rockford Marathon 5/20 4:08

Soldier Field 10 Mile 5/26 1:31

Run for the Zoo 5K 6/03 19:57 PR

13.1 Chicago 6/09 1:50

North Shore Half 6/10 1:46

Rock 'n' Roll Chicago 7/22

Chicago Half 9/09

Fox Valley Marathon 9/16

Chicago Marathon 10/07

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