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St. George Marathon

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Location:

Riverton,UT,

Member Since:

May 03, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

St. George Marathon 2009 3:32

Mt. Nebo 1/2 Marathon 2014 1:30

Deseret News 10k 2009 44:12

Short-Term Running Goals:

My goal is to have fun and not get injured.

Long-Term Running Goals:

I want to continue to run for many years to come.

Personal:

I'm married with three kids.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Red Nike St13 Lifetime Miles:						344.68
Dark Pink Nike St14 Lifetime Miles:						34.20
Blue ST12 X2 Lifetime Miles:						231.30

Sat, Oct 03, 2009

Race: St. George Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:32:02, Place in age division: 46

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
0.00	26.20	26.20

I stayed at the condo again the night before the race. I had a great time hanging out with the girls. We made our own pasta dinner. It was yummy. I took 3/4 of an Ambien at about 10:00 and slept great until the alarm went off at 4:00 a.m.

As soon as we got to the start, we got in line for the Port-A-Potties. The lines were not moving. We were still about 3 people away when the gun went off. I was so bumbed we didn't get to start with the 3:30 pace group along with Dean and Jody.

I started with Angela and Michelle. Michelle decided to hold back after the 1st mile. I ran with Angela until mile 11. She was having some tummy problems. I waited for her twice, but by the 3rd time I decided I'd better just keep on going.

I felt really good. I wanted a 3:30 so bad. The slower first two miles put me behind and I never could made up that time. I am little disappointed with my time but it was still over a 4 minute PR. The best part of the whole race was that I didn't have to stop to go to the bathroom even once. That's never happened before. I even had a negative split by over 2 minutes.

My splits were 8:46, 8:24, 7:44, 7:42, 7:46, 8:21, 7:26, 8:46, 8:33, 8:14, 8:26, 8:38, 7:41, 7:44, 7:29, 7:41, 7:35, 8:01, 8:08, 7:53, 7:36, 8:07, 8:05, 7:56, 8:21 and 8:34.

I took a gu miles 5, 11, 17 and 21. I drank gatorade at the other stops.

It was so great to hang out with everyone after the race. It was a fun day.

New Red Nike ST11 Miles: 26.20

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 0.00	Calories: 0.00

Comments

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 21:52:19 from 75.169.25.250

Great job! I always enjoy seeing you after a race. PR!

From James on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 22:17:12 from 174.23.35.13

Way to represent Riverton with a PR race!

From Nancy on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 07:46:54 from 76.27.69.172

Great race Julie. It was nice of you to wait for your sister even if it slowed you down. Congrats on the PR.

From Lyman on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 10:31:34 from 170.135.241.46

great race. I think we where running within a hundred yards of each other for most of the race. Great PR!

From Kelli on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 10:57:42 from 71.219.96.151

I think you should have waited and jumped into the herd when I did, I really had no problems getting through the crowd at all. I was 7 minutes behind the clock, but I never got passed so that was nice!!

yeah for the PR, yeah for the no potty trip (that is so nice!!!) and yeah for finishing with a negative split!

You are an amazing runner and SERIOUSLY one of the nicest people I know. I am so glad I have gotten to know you, I feel lucky!

From Julie on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 12:29:47 from 174.23.50.87

Paul- It was fun seeing after the race. You were just beaming. I was so happy for you. Way to go.

James- Thanks for the comment. And thanks for all you do for the cross country team. My daughter Taylor has really enjoyed having you for a coach.

Nancy- Thanks. I wish you could have been there with us. We missed you.

Lyman- We were close huh. I really wish I could trade you times. You did awesome.

Kelli- You know I think the world of you. I wish I could've caught up to you when I saw you at mile 11. You were flying by. I didn't have a chance.

From jtshad on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 12:33:29 from 204.134.132.225

Great job on the new PR and running a strong race.

From Kelli on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 13:21:21 from 71.219.96.151

I did not know you saw me!! You should have yelled, I would have come and run with you. It was a long and lonely 26 miles!

From JulieC on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 14:03:54 from 65.103.225.251

Ah negative split!! Yay!! You ran well Julie. Even throughout. I have got to try an ambien on the night before : D. Enjoy the fall weather and recovery!!

From Teena on Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 15:34:58 from 67.177.20.13

How are you feeling Jules?

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