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Tucson,AZ,USA

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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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Sun, Mar 01, 2009

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
17.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	17.50

2:37:39. whew. When I started out this morning the wind was gusting so hard that a chipmunk got blown down the road -- not very far but I had never seen that before -- I think he/she got picked up by a dust devil (looked like a tornado of dust). It was interesting, I tried to run slowly as I knew it was going to be a rough run today anyway and I did not want to wear myself out even more fighting the wind. As I got into the mountains the wind was blocked slightly - but it was a double edged sword because then it just got hot (it is 92F right now, I would guess it was 88-89 when I finished). It was a hilly course - I timed the hills, the shortest one took me 17 mins to "crest" the longest took 38 mins -- luckily there were equally long downhills. These are not steep - not like City Creek Canyon steep - just long grades. The last one was about miles 12 - 15. I was tired by the end, but finished pretty strong and was happy overall with the run. Just really thirsty!

Happy Sunday bloggers.

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Mar 01, 2009 at 19:34:20 from 71.229.164.25

Wow. A chipmunk getting blown down the road must have been quite a sight. I think long hills are the hardest, even if there a low grade. I've done a lot of uphill running, but I don't thing I've ever had a continuous uphill last thing long. I've had mostly uphill over that length of time, but not continuous. You are a great example and an inspiration.

From Bonnie on Sun, Mar 01, 2009 at 19:48:45 from 71.210.108.146

You are very sweet for saying so Carolyn, but what I really am is stubborn! The people in SLC that run City Creek Canyon every day are pretty impressive, that uphill is amazingly tough. These hills you just get tired of ... I hope you are having a nice day of rest.

From allie on Sun, Mar 01, 2009 at 20:36:36 from 208.110.141.10

great run today!!! i shouldn't laugh at the poor chipmunk story but picturing that is funny. i hope it is alright.

From Bonnie on Sun, Mar 01, 2009 at 20:43:24 from 71.210.108.146

Thanks Allie -- I am sure it is fine, the last I saw he/she was fighting a cross-wind and run underneath a bush ... it was pretty funny. I also almost stepped on a snake - I was admiring the view and cussing at the wind and I looked down and my foot was about 20 cm from stepping on it. I don't think it was a rattlesnake, although it did have a triangular shaped head ... gotta love nature. There are signs everywhere around here that say "be careful where you step area is full of vemonous critters" - wow, wild west!

From snoqualmie on Sun, Mar 01, 2009 at 21:10:05 from 67.171.56.164

I think I saw that chipmunk blowing by *my* run too! It's all about wind today. :) Have a good week.

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