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Location:

Salt Lake City,UT,United States

Member Since:

May 08, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Unaided -  
17:16 OktoberFAST 5K (10/11)
17:23 BAA 5K (4/12)
37:10 Memorial Day 10K (5/11)
1:17:03 Long Beach Half Marathon (10/11)
1:17:21 USA 1/2 Champs - Duluth (6/12)
2:49:01 Philadelphia Marathon (11/11)

Aided -
16:52 Fight For Air 5K (6/11)
17:08 Provo City 5K (5/12)
1:17:52 Top of Utah Half Marathon (8/11)
1:17:54 Utah Valley Half Marathon (6/11)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run consistently as I get back to 100% health. Stay patient!

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Have fun training and racing.

Sub-17 5K
Sub-1:17 Half Marathon
Quality for the Olympic Trials in the marathon

Personal:

I am originally from Knoxville, TN and moved to SLC with Jake in 2010. I started racing in 2011 and had some great success before a major injury hit me in July 2012. I had athletic pubalgia surgery in May 2013...then again in Sept 2014 and am still trying to get back to my old self. Although running is my true passion, I love doing pretty much anything active outdoors - backcountry skiing, backpacking, biking, etc. 

I've been running for the Saucony Team since 2011. I enjoy representing the brand and really do believe they make the best shoes :)

I work as a Quality Engineer for BD Medical in Sandy.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Skinning Miles (1000ft ~ 2.5 Miles) Lifetime Miles: 912.35
Hiking Miles Lifetime Miles: 10.50
Thu, Jan 03, 2013
Total Distance
0.00

AM - Scheduled day off. I've run 16 days in a row so I'm past due for a day of not running. I'll probably do some sort of easy cross training later. 

In terms of New Years Resolutions for running -
Get injury-free
Stay injury-free
Take days off from running regularly
Log consistent mileage throughout the year

This year is devoted to developing a strong base and becoming resistant to injuries...set myself up for a breakthrough year in 2014. 

Just a reminder...this is the time of year when eating Vitamin D rich foods and taking a supplement is very important. No stress fractures this year!! 

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 114.00
Comments
From Jake K on Thu, Jan 03, 2013 at 09:21:08 from 155.100.226.191

Those resolutions make me think you are sick of injuries... there seems to be a common theme.

From Andrea on Thu, Jan 03, 2013 at 09:23:18 from 72.37.171.52

Injuries are the WORST. Especially ones that last 6+ months!!

From runningafterbabies on Thu, Jan 03, 2013 at 13:12:07 from 71.195.219.247

I'm so glad you are feeling better! I'm looking for a good Vit-D supplement. Knowing your scientific background, is there one you recommend?

From Andrea on Thu, Jan 03, 2013 at 13:49:28 from 72.37.171.52

I've heard that Vitamin D3 is more effective in the body and it is absorbed best with the largest meal of the day.

From Kassi on Thu, Jan 03, 2013 at 13:56:04 from 98.202.223.143

I like it!

From RAD on Thu, Jan 03, 2013 at 14:18:37 from 67.171.119.50

mushrooms...lots of mushrooms :)

I love the goals, and agree with Jake!

From JulieC on Thu, Jan 03, 2013 at 18:31:46 from 207.108.176.238

off the subject....have you tried the cherry juice concentrate??? today I took some after my run since I was so sore from my crosstraining with weights and I was so comatose an hour later I needed an hour nap!! I usually just take it at night but haven't taken it in a while. The last time I took it during the day-- it relaxed me greatly. Just seeing how it affected you. Those cherries are powerful!!! ; D

From JulieC on Thu, Jan 03, 2013 at 18:33:45 from 207.108.176.238

I guess I was on the subject...: D. Vitamin d very important. I still have an insufficient level but better than I was (two points off of DEFICIENT). Now I am one point off from being sufficient.

From Lily on Thu, Jan 03, 2013 at 19:02:23 from 67.199.178.95

I am so happy that things are looking brighter for you right now. Let's hope and pray that this just keeps improving. You're so smart :)

btw- I was put on vitamin D 4 months ago by my dr. I feel so much better! :)

From Andrea on Thu, Jan 03, 2013 at 19:56:38 from 67.177.11.154

I am drinking the tart cherry juice every day...I don't know if it's helping, but I started being able to run at the same time that I started taking it so I'm going to continue drinking it a little longer, just in case it's making a difference! It doesn't seem to make me sleepy, but that's probably because I already get 9+ hours of sleep a night!

From JulieC on Thu, Jan 03, 2013 at 21:39:19 from 207.108.176.238

I wonder if it increased your progesterone levels which hormone helps with decreasing pain signalsand relaxes you. Melatonon is a precursor for progesterone.

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