"Curious to see where you land on this. I can't bear hand helds/handhelds. I'm 5'1" so men's packs are totally out of the question for me. Been borrowing a Nathan Intensity women's back pack from Coleen to see if I…"
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Melinda commented on Lori Enlow's blog post I think my face is melting off"As always, I draw so much inspiration from your posts.
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Melinda commented on Larissa Uredi's blog post Well, Turns Out 13.1 Miles Will Teach You Something..."Awesome Larissa. I knew you could do it. Not sure if this is something you'd be into but check this out:
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Melinda commented on Lori Enlow's blog post Boston........"Oh Lori, that is probably the most gut-wrenching race report I've ever read. I'm glad you are safe and sound.
BTW: It's such a small world. I only now made the connection: You and I are both friends with Coleen Shaw-Voeks. She…"
Melinda commented on Lori Enlow's blog post So....What's everyone's 2013 plans?? "Hired a local coach. She's got ten 100m races under her belt. She's an absolute joy to work with. I asked her to get me through a marathon this season and she's already encouraging me to do a 50K. You can see where this is…"
Melinda commented on Lori Enlow's blog post Lori's Leadville 100 mi experience"What an amazing story!
I really connected with this part: "Women who get up at 4 to run every day are tough. We get up at 4 not because that is the best time to run, but because there is NO other time to run. Our families and professions take…"
Melinda commented on Lori Enlow's blog post humbled and honored"When I read your post aloud to my family, I got choked up. Sending so many good vibes your way. I can picture you at the finish, healthy and whole. You are an inspiration to me."
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- How many years have you been running?
- Off and on for 30 years
- What is your goal race for the year?
- Half
- What is your greatest running accomplishment?
- Competing in a 5K after years of running but not entering competitive races. That was my gateway drug. I'm currently training for the Portland Marathon.
- What is your "ultimate dream" running goal?
- Completing an ultra.
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Kansas Man is Professional Dog Runner
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 5:56am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Need to find a way to make this happen... dream job!
http://news.runnersworld.com/2012/05/29/kansas-man-is-professional-dog-runner/
Yet another race report
Posted on May 22, 2012 at 9:02am 3 Comments 2 Likes
Just ran my 2nd half this weekend at the annual Kansas City Corporate Challenge. Wasn't planning this race but since I work for a software company, there aren't a lot of 46 year old women they could coax to run in my age group!
Since this was a race for team points, I wanted to do more than just finish happy this time around. Unlike my first half a few weeks ago, I wanted to…
Continue Race Report
Posted on May 10, 2012 at 11:54am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I "Rocked the Parkway" on April 14th. Just now getting around to posting about the experience.
This was the first time I'd raced a half-marathon so no time goals. I only wanted to finish and not walk. I was aiming for 2:10 and finished in 2:08. Not going to win any races with that pace but mission accomplished!
During my training runs, my left hamstring, periformis and Achilles would act up on…
Continue Glorious
Posted on April 3, 2012 at 12:00pm 1 Comment 1 Like
We've been fortunate to have some lovely weather here in Lawrence, KS. Spring is here and so are the inaccurately named June bugs.
I'm in the final stretch before my road race next week. In preparation, I've done nearly all my mileage on that cruel mistress, asphalt, in the hopes that I'll be extra speedy. Unfortunately, all city and no nature mileage makes Melinda a dull girl. Perhaps it was a little Caballo Blanco melancholy, hard to say but I just wasn't in the mood to share the…
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- At 10:11am on October 25, 2011,
Richard McGaha said… - Thanks Melinda, I am going to get some kinesio-tape today and give it a try. I am already walking on my heels and I am doing the ankle flex w/out the band, though I may give it a try. This is the first time I have had to drop out of a race due to injury and it sucks!!
- At 8:15am on August 16, 2011,
Larissa Uredi said…
Hello! (c: Thanks for the "friend" invitation-I'm glad to see that other kansans are out there in this big ol' world of running. I've actually gotten a taste of the Lawrence running crowd by going on the Clinton Trail Wednesday run with a group and a few of the girls only Thursday runs at the Lawrence River Trails. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip out to CO-I grew up there and definitely miss the mountains and all that wonderful outdoor appeal.
Just wanted to drop in and say hello-happy running this week!
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