Maria's Running Blog

Location:

London,UK

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

Collegiate: 100m - 13.2 (1985) 200m - 27.0 (indoors, 1989) 400m - 62.3 (indoors, 1989) Post-Collegiate: 5K - 21:37 (1998) 5mi - 35:15 (1998) 10K - 45:04 (1998) 15K - 1:11:36 (2006) 20K - 1:35:34 (2006) Half - 1:42:03 (2007) Marathon - 3:37:04 (Cal International, 2000)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Rebuild my fitness after a bout of PE (pulmonary embolism). Get my weekly mileage in the 35-40 range.

Long-Term Running Goals:

My ultimate goal in running is to come as close to my potential as possible given complete lack of talent. It would be fantastic to break 3hrs in the marathon, but I don't know whether this is possible. My age is going to become a factor very soon, if not already. All I can do is try, train hard and smart, and hope for the best.

Personal:

I was born in Moscow, Russia in '68, where I started running sprint events in '83. I moved to the US (NYC area) in '91 and didn't run again till '96 when I discovered road racing scene. I was hooked after my first 5K race. I had another break in running from '01-'04 and decided to seriously get back into it in August of '05. I'm married and have 14 year old daughter. I have moved to London in August '06, will probably stay here for a few years.