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Location:

Tucson,AZ,USA

Member Since:

Aug 30, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

PR's

5K: 21:26 (2005)

4 mile: 28:10 (2005)

10K: 43:33 (2010)

10 mile: 1:13:35 (2009) (1:12:15 split in 1/2 marathon, 2011)

1/2 marathon: 1:34:31 (2011)

marathon: 3:19:15 (2013)

Short-Term Running Goals:

~~3:20 marathon - Eugene Marathon, April 28, 2013 (can I say I really want a sub 3:20? but I will be happy with 3:20-3:23)~~ -- whoohoo!

~~Some good intermediate races 15K - 1/2 marathon, to gauge my fitness level~~ (done this, hit a 1:34:35 1/2 marathon in March 2013, on a hilly course)

Going after my 10 mile PR in Fall 2013

Maybe some good 10K races after the infernal Arizona summer is over!

Long-Term Running Goals:

I want to be one of those runners who is still running in their 80s (or 90s?). You know the ones, who look all grisley and fit? That is what I would like! Until then, I just want to work hard and be as fast as I can, for as long as I can.

Personal:

50 year old, trying to defy gravity and time

Used to be faculty at the University of Arizona (biostatistics). Currently manager of the statistics and data management group for companion diagnostics (biomarkers) at Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Roche diagnostics). We evaluate protein biomarkers that can be used to direct drug therapy that would be most effective based on individual characteristics (personalized medicine).

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Fri, May 27, 2011

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
7.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.00

1:01:45. I was supposed to run with a friend here in town ... I love running with her, except that she is way too fast for me to run with usually (3:17 marathoner -- and she is 55!!!). She just had knee surgery (from a fall, not running) so I figured we might be more equally matched now ;-). Anyway, she had to cancel, so I ran by myself and then met her for breakfast instead. So cool to be able to do these kind of things -- I can get into the office whenever I feel like (or before my next meeting anyway ;-) ). Next week I have to hunker down again though, I have to finish two papers in June ... but, this week is all about "work recovery" - the last 6 months were truly the toughest months I have ever had (work-wise).

Anyway -- all is good. I hope all is good for you too bloggers!!

What the heck is going on with the visitor counter and my blog? I am losing 4 people/day! What the hey guys, why are you deserting me??? I am feeling pretty lost and lonely, could you at least check my blog 2x/day for a couple days from different computers?? ;-)

Comments

From seeaprilrun on Fri, May 27, 2011 at 20:00:33 from 174.70.177.86

Well, you haven't dwindled nearly as badly as I have! I am totally impressed by your friend! You ladies show that the 50's truly rock!

From Bonnie on Fri, May 27, 2011 at 20:29:14 from 128.196.228.134

Yikes April ... I check you almost every day! Yes, Merry is awesome (and she looks like a professional runner). Her age graded performance says that it is equivalent to a 2:35 and in the 87.2 percentile! late 40s and 50s are a challenge, I won't lie, but there are some good things too; not running-wise though, it is hard, things hurt and you don't recover nearly as quickly as in your 20s-30s, and you gain weight much easier. But, it is good to be older (and wiser ;-)).

I am glad you are getting back to it April! Are you following pete pfitzinger's training plan? Are you getting a coach?

Stay safe from the tornados!

From allie on Fri, May 27, 2011 at 22:36:22 from 174.23.197.101

i'm here every day bonnie. every day. :)

From seeaprilrun on Fri, May 27, 2011 at 23:02:28 from 174.70.177.86

Bonnie--I followed the plan for about 4 weeks, with the exception of a little 10K race that snuck in week 4. After that I started doing a little more than the plan called for, but not much. Last week at week 5 I ran 6 days in a row and ran 40 miles and everything felt great. I ran a little more this week. I am 100% pain free and am now back to building mileage and running a very, very small amount of speed to get some leg turnover. I am not as conservative as I was the first month but am feeling very confident in my healing right now. No coach--I just can't afford it. I have, however, learned a lesson and will train differently. My whole outlook on running and training has changed, and I am just glad to be out pounding the pavement and getting my therapy again! I need your address to send the ipod holder back!

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