OK, Here's the Deal...(Run Report)

My marathon is on Saturday....gaaaahhh! I'm anxious:P I fly into Utah on Thursday. I need to figure out what to bring. I need to get it together...I'll admit, I'm feeling a bit scatter brained. Here's the low down on the course...That is the elevation chart for the run. They bus us up the mountain starting at 4am (projected temp. at the start is 51 degrees). Gun goes off at 6:45 am. We run down, down, down until mile 8. At mile 8, there is a one mile uphill (I need to figure out how much that mile will slow me down). Then we have a rolling 2 mile uphill (again, I need to figure this into my time). Then, it is balls out downhill for 13 miles. This is hard on the legs (I have heard runners compare it to shoving glass shards in your knees...good times). So I need to average the uphill estimates into my time and figure the speed I need on the downhills...and that's that.
In order to qualify for Boston, I need to run under 3 hours and 50 minutes. Up to now, my personal best is a 4:04. I am chasing 14 minutes. I can do this...I just need to run strong and steady...strong and steady...strong and steady...
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44 comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    heck yes, you can do that, 14 minutes, cause I would go cheer you on in Boston

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  2. CynthiaSeptember 29, 2008 at 9:40 PM

    Yay bro!

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  3. justmeSeptember 29, 2008 at 9:43 PM

    i am so excited for you !!! run mama run !!!
    my run is sunday, mine is flat but it is on a penisula surrounded by ocean .....so i am hoping wind and rain don't come.

    any fav. meals you eat the night before your run ???

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  4. CynthiaSeptember 29, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    I am pasta all the way...Eat early, like 4 or 5 in the afternoon.

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  5. MomisodesSeptember 29, 2008 at 9:49 PM

    Oh girl! You are so going to rock!

    I wanna see you here in Boston :)

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  6. CathySeptember 29, 2008 at 9:53 PM

    OMG - You are going to do so well! Run! Run! Run!

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  7. KatSeptember 29, 2008 at 10:37 PM

    I sometimes think it is harder for me to run down a steep hill than up a steep hill. But hopefully the decline won't be as direct as it looks. ???

    I know you will do awesome! You have done EVERYTHING right!
    Good luck, and have fun!!!

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  8. Roger MillerSeptember 29, 2008 at 10:42 PM

    That is so awesome!

    Are you glad that most of the run is downhill? Or would you rather have it a little flat, and a little hilly? Or does it really even matter to you?

    Anyway, best of luck with your run on Saturday. Strong and Steady...

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  9. JunebugSeptember 29, 2008 at 10:50 PM

    Good luck on your run!

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  10. MomSeptember 30, 2008 at 5:15 AM

    I wish you the cest of luck I can't wait to hear how you shattered that 14 mins!

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  11. AmandaSeptember 30, 2008 at 6:39 AM

    WOW! Its time for your marathon already. Good luck! You've been training hard and you're determined - You've got what it takes!

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  12. EllynSeptember 30, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    Good luck. Hope all goes well. Can't wait to hear the report.

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  13. Eternal SunshineSeptember 30, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    You can do it! Good luck, I'll think good thoughts for you!!

    You are inspiring. Every time I read a run report, I think "I should start running!" However, since I've never really done any running, I'll probably start with a walk. Still inspiring, though! ;)

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2008 at 8:55 AM

    You can do it sista!!!! I will send you goo ju ju

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2008 at 8:55 AM

    I meant good ju ju

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  16. RachelSeptember 30, 2008 at 9:17 AM

    yay for UTAH and yay for running! Is this the St George marathon?? Or will you be in Northern Utah.. I am thinking listening to the temps that you must be in St George which is WAY too far for me to come to cheer you on!

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  17. StephanieSeptember 30, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    I have total faith that you can do this and do it well. I have visions of you running Boston! So this one? You will succeed!

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  18. JillSeptember 30, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    Go Nap Warden Go!! I can't wait to hear about your race.

    Fourteen minutes ... shmorteen minutes... you can do it!!

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  19. Katie RyanSeptember 30, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    You can do it. Just give yourself that extra push whenever you can. Good luck.

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  20. Manager MomSeptember 30, 2008 at 12:03 PM

    You are going to KILL IT! Rock on.

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  21. the mama bird diariesSeptember 30, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    Good luck girl! Strong and steady...

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  22. AmySeptember 30, 2008 at 12:11 PM

    You can do it!! Strong and steady!!

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  23. Don Mills DivaSeptember 30, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    How exciting!

    Good luck on Saturday!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 30, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    You can do it. The downhills should be very helpful and the elevations don't look too bad for the uphills.

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  25. the planet of janetSeptember 30, 2008 at 1:17 PM

    you GO, girl!!!!!

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  26. Confessions of A Mississippi MomSeptember 30, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    Good Luck girl I know you can pull this off!!! I have my fingers cross I know you have been working hard for this!!!

    Oh I tried to leave you a comment yesterday on your Saturday blog, but it wouldn't go through.. I'm just saying!!!

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  27. RachaelSeptember 30, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    You can do it! I'll be thinking about you this weekend,and eagerly awaiting the results! Go!

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    You are going to ROCK THIS THING! I know you are gonna get to Boston.

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  29. Pennies In My PocketSeptember 30, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    WOW! You are amazing...I'm tired just reading about the marathon! lol I'm such a slacker!!!

    Super excited for you!!

    ~melody~

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  30. CCSeptember 30, 2008 at 6:05 PM

    WOW!!! Yeah you! You can do it. Go, go go!!!

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2008 at 7:56 PM

    Good luck!! You CAN do it!!!

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  32. HeatherSeptember 30, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    I'm rooting for you!!! Run Nap Warden Run!

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  33. LaskiSeptember 30, 2008 at 8:53 PM

    You can SOOOOOOO do this!!! Can't wait to hear all about it.

    So cool that we've been on this journey with you . . .

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  34. RachelSeptember 30, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    I know you can do this girl!
    I am so thrilled for you and so in awe of you.
    I have really enjoyed 'going on' this journey with you.

    You freaking rock Cyn!!

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  35. EatPlayLoveSeptember 30, 2008 at 9:37 PM

    Best of luck! Do you know the altitude, I am unsure as to where it is, but I hope it's not like colorado!

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  36. Busy Dad MumblesSeptember 30, 2008 at 9:51 PM

    We will be thinking about you as you run.

    Easy to pack. Shoes, shorts, shirt, and lots of pain killing drugs for after the race.

    All the best. You go girl.

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  37. Tootsie FarklepantsOctober 1, 2008 at 1:07 AM

    OMG 14 minutes!!! You can do it!!

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  38. Burgh BabyOctober 1, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    You. can. do. it!

    Although, no matter what, you really should be very proud of yourself for making it this far. I am!

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  39. SabrinaOctober 1, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    YOU CAN DO IT!

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  40. MegOctober 1, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    RUuuuuuuuuuuuuuun Cyn, Run!!!

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  41. SkiploveyOctober 1, 2008 at 5:39 PM

    You're gonna do great!

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  42. workout mommyOctober 1, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    GOOD LUCK!!!! You can do it, I'll be cheering for you! (and you should treat yourself to a night at Red Mountain Spa afterwards!)

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  43. OHmommyOctober 1, 2008 at 9:14 PM

    You.

    Go.

    Girl!!!!!!!!!!!

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  44. Mrs_ScotsmanOctober 3, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    I'm rooting for you.

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