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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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Sun, Mar 08, 2009

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
18.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	18.00

2:42:01. A little longer than 18 - I did three loops near where I ran last weekend, though this is an easier run. About 24 mins of long uphill and then downhill to flat for a little less than 30 mins ... it was breezy, but not windy. Each loop is a little shy of 6 miles so I added on a 8:42 min loop (down to a picnic area) to ensure I got in 18 miles. Loop splits were 52:20, 52:04 and 48:49. A little faster than when I ran this in January (by a few seconds) -- my two first splits were slower than that run but my last one today was faster by over a minute. I am glad, I really thought maybe I had been losing fitness (because I just haven't felt "good") - but I think I am mis-remembering that I did not really feel "good" before either. Anyway ... I am happy and think I am ready for my first 20+ milers in the next few weeks (next week is more of a speed week).

Happy Sunday bloggers!

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Mar 08, 2009 at 20:06:37 from 71.229.164.25

You really did take that last loop a lot faster than the first two. Way to finish strong! You'll have no problem with 20+ milers.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Mar 09, 2009 at 10:59:51 from 67.171.56.164

What a great fast finish. Carolyn tipped me off to look at the monthly view to see blog posts, since the blog is a little weird today. So happy to see your run!

From Brent on Mon, Mar 09, 2009 at 20:27:30 from 66.7.127.219

Bonnie, your running super. Rambo has nothing on you.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Bonnie on Mon, Mar 09, 2009 at 20:29:37 from 128.196.228.134

ha ha ha - I am pretty sure that Rambo doesn't feel nearly as crappy as I do today! I am hoping I can pep up by tomorrow! Nice to hear from you Brent!

From Brent on Mon, Mar 09, 2009 at 20:37:50 from 66.7.127.219

Bonnie, I have read a few of your blogs, your running seems to be going very well, on the first page of the mileage board, awesome. What marathon? moving up and up in mileage?

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Bonnie on Mon, Mar 09, 2009 at 20:46:10 from 128.196.228.134

I think (though it is still a little up-in-the-air) that my first marathon will be the Lincoln marathon on May 3rd ... though I am still mulling over Eugene as well (though I really despise running on concrete).

I think my mileage will just go up as my long runs get longer ... the rest of the week is similar to my half-marathon volume. Right now, my main concern is feeling a little more confident that I can acutally run 26.2 miles ... I don't feel very confident right now. I might be running a tough 22 miles in Nashville at the end of the month, if I can do that run I will feel much better about my chances!

From Brent on Mon, Mar 09, 2009 at 22:18:20 from 66.7.127.219

Bonnie, my take, keep off the concrete. 5th east, Salt Lake Marathon 4 times - concrete from 45th south to about 17th so, killer on the legs. I would opt for a course easy on the legs for the first marathon, if there is such a marathon. I would bet on your chances, 500 on Bonnie, Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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