Janae: First of all, I wanted to thank Jodi for having me over on Thumbs-up Thursday. I absolutely love her blog and I always get excited when there is a new post….admit it we are all a little stalkerish. :)
Jodi: I didn't even pay her to say that. You are too sweet girl! Thank you!!
Jodi: How long have you been running?
Janae: I have been running off and on for twelve years but really got into the sport in the last 5 years.
Jodi: How long have you been running?
Janae: I have been running off and on for twelve years but really got into the sport in the last 5 years.
Jodi: Why did you start running?
Janae: My first experience with running was when I was 12. My sister was a senior in high school and my mom wouldn’t let her go running by herself… partly, because she wanted to go at 11 pm. I was enlisted and started running with her every night until she moved out.
Jodi: How many years have you been racing?
Janae: I started doing triathlon’s, ½ marathons and 5k’s about five years ago. At the end of my ½ marathons I always thought there is NO way I could do a marathon! I did my first marathon 6 months ago.
Jodi: What is your favorite distance to race and why?
Janae: Marathons! As unhealthy as it sounds, I love pushing myself far beyond what feels good. I love that I have 26.2 miles to think, learn about myself and compete.
Jodi: What is your favorite race memory?
Janae: My favorite race memory was at the Salt Lake City Marathon, my first marathon. I asked everyone I knew what their advice was for the race and they told me to hold back for the first half of the marathon. I did and I was bored. At mile 5, I thought why in the world am I holding back, this is so fun and I feel great! I increased my pace and finished long before I thought I would.
Janae: My first experience with running was when I was 12. My sister was a senior in high school and my mom wouldn’t let her go running by herself… partly, because she wanted to go at 11 pm. I was enlisted and started running with her every night until she moved out.
Jodi: How many years have you been racing?
Janae: I started doing triathlon’s, ½ marathons and 5k’s about five years ago. At the end of my ½ marathons I always thought there is NO way I could do a marathon! I did my first marathon 6 months ago.
Jodi: What is your favorite distance to race and why?
Janae: Marathons! As unhealthy as it sounds, I love pushing myself far beyond what feels good. I love that I have 26.2 miles to think, learn about myself and compete.
Jodi: What is your favorite race memory?
Janae: My favorite race memory was at the Salt Lake City Marathon, my first marathon. I asked everyone I knew what their advice was for the race and they told me to hold back for the first half of the marathon. I did and I was bored. At mile 5, I thought why in the world am I holding back, this is so fun and I feel great! I increased my pace and finished long before I thought I would.
Jodi: What is your least favorite race memory?
Janae: My worst race memory was at the starting line of my second marathon it was 34 degrees and pouring rain. I questioned my training, why I run and everything under the sun. It rained the whole race but progressively the endorphins started kicking in and I started making fun of myself for being so dramatic.
Jodi: What is your proudest running moment to date?
Janae: My proudest running moment was during my last marathon, Top of Utah. At mile 8 I had an aha moment!! I am very competitive and quite the perfectionists so a lot of times during races I am not very positive with myself. I.E. How can you let her pass you? You are moving like molasses etc. At mile 8 I became my own biggest cheerleader. All of the sudden I was telling myself I was the bomb.com and for the first time I realized how important it is to be your own best friend! I changed my whole attitude and set a PR at 3:04. I am proud of a huge mental accomplishment that I made that day and it didn’t hurt to make a little money. :)
Jodi: What one item do you absolutely have to have with you on a training run?
Janae: A sports bra….ha that would really hurt without one!! For reals, I have to have my Garmin. I feel naked without it. That little screen keeps me so entertained.
Jodi: What is your favorite fuel during a race?
Janae: Shot blocks, black cherry with caffeine. It might be the placebo effect but I feel an instant burst of energy right when I take it! Gu’s make me gag!
Jodi: What is your favorite post race snack?
Janae: Not much, I experience ‘Runners Flu’ to the extreme. Chocolate milk always sounds good though. The day after a race my hunger is on crack and I love to treat myself to a burger and a shake.
Jodi: Who do you admire most and why?
Janae: My late Grandad. He was such a strong runner and coached a lot of people to reach their running and life goals. He ran in college and did extremely well. As a runner did I admired him but he was also the most honest, kind and hardworking man I have ever known.
Janae: My worst race memory was at the starting line of my second marathon it was 34 degrees and pouring rain. I questioned my training, why I run and everything under the sun. It rained the whole race but progressively the endorphins started kicking in and I started making fun of myself for being so dramatic.
Jodi: What is your proudest running moment to date?
Janae: My proudest running moment was during my last marathon, Top of Utah. At mile 8 I had an aha moment!! I am very competitive and quite the perfectionists so a lot of times during races I am not very positive with myself. I.E. How can you let her pass you? You are moving like molasses etc. At mile 8 I became my own biggest cheerleader. All of the sudden I was telling myself I was the bomb.com and for the first time I realized how important it is to be your own best friend! I changed my whole attitude and set a PR at 3:04. I am proud of a huge mental accomplishment that I made that day and it didn’t hurt to make a little money. :)
Jodi: What one item do you absolutely have to have with you on a training run?
Janae: A sports bra….ha that would really hurt without one!! For reals, I have to have my Garmin. I feel naked without it. That little screen keeps me so entertained.
Jodi: What is your favorite fuel during a race?
Janae: Shot blocks, black cherry with caffeine. It might be the placebo effect but I feel an instant burst of energy right when I take it! Gu’s make me gag!
Jodi: What is your favorite post race snack?
Janae: Not much, I experience ‘Runners Flu’ to the extreme. Chocolate milk always sounds good though. The day after a race my hunger is on crack and I love to treat myself to a burger and a shake.
Jodi: Who do you admire most and why?
Janae: My late Grandad. He was such a strong runner and coached a lot of people to reach their running and life goals. He ran in college and did extremely well. As a runner did I admired him but he was also the most honest, kind and hardworking man I have ever known.
Jodi: Do you have a favorite quote?
Janae: Like a million:) “Attitude determines altitude.” “Pain is temporary, quitting is forever.” Pretty much anything Dr. Seuss ever said.
“Whether you believe you can or believe you can’t, you’re probably right.”
-Henry Ford
Jodi: Finish this statement, when I run I feel___________.
Janae: Like I was born to do this! All of my stress melts away and I realize how many blessings I have.
Jodi: What is your current goal?
Janae: Sub three-hour marathon….only 240 seconds away. :)
Jodi: Please feel free to add anything else you feel will help others lace up their shoes and get out there and run!!
Janae: No matter what your fitness level is I promise if you just get yourself out on that pavement, you will never regret a run! (Unless you were to get run over by a bus or something) Your health will improve, your relationships will get stronger and you can enjoy the benefits of carb-loading!!
Thank you so much for the opportunity to give you a Thumbs Up Janae. Best of luck in achieving your current goal of a sub three-hour marathon!
Janae: Like a million:) “Attitude determines altitude.” “Pain is temporary, quitting is forever.” Pretty much anything Dr. Seuss ever said.
“Whether you believe you can or believe you can’t, you’re probably right.”
-Henry Ford
Jodi: Finish this statement, when I run I feel___________.
Janae: Like I was born to do this! All of my stress melts away and I realize how many blessings I have.
Jodi: What is your current goal?
Janae: Sub three-hour marathon….only 240 seconds away. :)
Jodi: Please feel free to add anything else you feel will help others lace up their shoes and get out there and run!!
Janae: No matter what your fitness level is I promise if you just get yourself out on that pavement, you will never regret a run! (Unless you were to get run over by a bus or something) Your health will improve, your relationships will get stronger and you can enjoy the benefits of carb-loading!!
Thank you so much for the opportunity to give you a Thumbs Up Janae. Best of luck in achieving your current goal of a sub three-hour marathon!
Keep running, you're simply the best, and Janae YOU inspire ME!!
