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"The gun goes off and everything changes...the World changes...and nothing else really matters." -Patti Sue Plummer

Weekly Run Down- The Sloth Weeks of winterToday

Well instead of spending an ungodly amount of money to revenge my marathon attempt I decided to stick with the original plan of slothdom post marathon. Typically I jump right back into things so I figured after a pretty steady 2 years it was time for a few weeks of just doing whatever the heck I wanted. Turns out when left to my own devices and with no plan, that pretty much means being a lazy bum!

I'll slowly be getting back into the swing of things this month. I apparently injured my calf at some point between the marathon and now because it was thrashed after the turkey trot and had felt a little off on the Appalachian trail. It is getting better, but not 100%, so I'll have to be a bit more cautious ramping things up again. Nothing big on the horizon other than Boston so if I have to take time to heal, this is as good of a time as any.

November 17th-23rd
Monday-Rest
Tuesday- Short Crossfit workout- 55 pushups and 55 sit ups
Wednesday- ~2.5 mile run to and from hair appointment
Thursday-Saturday- Rest/Crewing for JFK
Sunday- 60 easy minutes on the Appalachian trail, took it slow and took some photos, great day to be out on the trail (unlike Saturday when I was freezing my butt off crewing for the race!)

November 24th-30th
Monday-Tuesday-Rest
Wednesday- Goofed around on my parents W

Marathon Weekend PhotosNovember 19

My awesome parents after Friday night Dinner.


Group Photo after dinner. Pasta for many was lukewarm, not an ideal pre race dinner.


Mile 2. It's muggy out here!


Mile 18. Bring on the cola!


Mile 25. Is this thing over yet?


Not a great day.


Tough SERC Chicks

Richmond Marathon Race Report 2008November 17

Well that was an experience. While you were busy betting high on me doing exceptionally well at Richmond, I should have also had you bet on the most bizarre and horrible weather I have run in causing everyone’s days to go a little differently than planned. When we went to bed the night before we were all under the impression that we were going to wake up to 40s, which would increase to mid 60s, while thunderstorms threatened to crash our marathon party. Instead we woke to 70s, overcast, humidity over 80%, and high winds (20-30 mph at points). Walking to the start it was apparent it would be warm. We still thought that we were going to end up with steady rains at some point during the day and despite the heat we all lined up with the same goals we had worked hard for.

I joined the 3:10 pace group and noted that I was one of very few females up front. I felt a little out of place but was still confident this was where I was supposed to be. I had no doubt all my hard training was about to pay off. As is par for the course the first few miles went by quickly. Unlike normal there was no throw away gloves or jackets. It was warm and it was humid.

I had planned on an electrolyte pill starting at 30 minutes and every hour after. I altered the plan quickly and took a pill at the first chance which was mile 2 at the first water stop. By mile 3 I was already looking for the next water stop which would be mile 4. It was warm and I was already concerned about hydra

ELIZABETH HANSEN - @Finish LineNovember 15

ELIZABETH HANSEN finished the 2008 Suntrust Richmond Marathon in 03:22:46

Marathon Wisdom and Well Wishes from my Running FriendsNovember 13

Below are a few pieces of advice and well wishes I have received in the past few days. It feels good to have so many friends rooting for you. (Some more serious than others) ;)

"Have a nice run.
Remember go out hard. You can't make up time."

"Good luck and good weather!

Remember NO sub 7:00 miles! Don't feel your splits must be perfect....keep telling yourself to save a little something for the last 5K!"

"Are you nice and relaxed? Every time you think about it you should do some deep breathing exercises and focus on relaxing your entire body and clearing your mind. Anytime you think about strategizing and micromanaging, you should say I will run a good race and then do this deep breathing. I am telling you that relaxing at this point is the BEST thing you can do to run a great race. It is right up there with hydrating, eating well, and sleeping well. Let go and have faith in yourself!"

"Your focus and discipline to training are inspiring...I hope you reap the rewards of your hard work this weekend!

Run smart, run fast and good luck!"

"yo! you all set for this weekend? I think it's great you're going back to the place where it all started a short 4 years ago. You should be proud of all you've accomplished in that time. Enjoy these last few days the best you can!"

Pretty much packed and ready to roll out for marathon number 14. Weather isn't looking promising, rain and 60s but