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2007
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ut,

Member Since:

Aug 07, 2007

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Running Accomplishments:

Ran Chicago marathon in 4:13.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run the Other Half in Moab in October. I just want to finish since I had a baby at the beginning of July and am trying to get back into shape.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Would like to run another marathon.

Personal:

I work at The Salt Lake Tribune covering health. Am married to the insanely fast runner Chad and we just had a baby, Jack, the cutest boy ever.
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Tue, Oct 16, 2007
Total Distance
4.00

I'm tapering for the Moab 1/2, which is a good thing since I now have a head cold that may even keep me from doing the race this Sunday. Ran 4 miles at an unintentional very easy pace: 11:46. Ran in 47:04. I was pushing Jack in the jogger stroller, which definetely slowed me down. And the cold.

Any advice on what to do? Should I bag the 13 miles? I have a couple of days to get better, but I'm not sure how bad I can feel and still run a 1/2.

Comments
From Chad on Wed, Oct 17, 2007 at 15:30:27

Heather, I think you'll feel a lot better by race day. Also, once you're at the starting line, you won't be thinking about a cold at all. The race will take care of itself. Just keep relaxing the next few days. I suppose I could tell you these things in person, since you're my wife :)

From Clay on Wed, Oct 17, 2007 at 15:36:00

I ran SGM last year with a head cold and a pretty good sore throat only 5 days removed and I PR'd... Just remember you have put in all the training and you will not lose your fitness because of the cold. And as always take lots of Vitamin C!!

From heather on Fri, Oct 19, 2007 at 17:45:08

Hi Clay,

Thanks for the encouragement. I plan to run this weekend, though I doubt i'll get a PR!

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