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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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Wed, May 06, 2009

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
2.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.00

20:30 ... probably more like 2.25 but you know? I feel kind of weird even posting these miles, just like it seemed like a lot more work to get out there than was worth it. By the time I did my exercises, stretched and worked on my quad, my preparation time to jog took almost 4 times as long as the jog itself!

So, one more story about Eugene that some of you might appreciate (and maybe even resemble ;-)). After the race Dean and I were walking to the car and there was this guy, probably in his middle to late 40's or even early 50's, standing near the road. He had his space blanket on and had an arm load of goodies in his hands. Well, he shifted his space blanket a little and a bunch of stuff (snacks of some sort, chips maybe) fell on the ground. The look on his face as he looked down, resignation? indecision? was priceless; he was pretty sure he couldn't bend down without considerable pain and effort and he wasn't really sure if it was worth it anyway. I wasn't able to help him (I couldn't bend down for him), but Dean went over and said (as he kind of giggled), "here let me help you with that". It was pretty funny ...

Have a great day bloggers!

Comments

From Metcalf Running on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 13:57:00 from 207.225.192.66

Awww how nice... poor guy, I bet he was happy to get his snacks.

2 miles is 2 miles... you are out and moving, I guess it all counts :)

From Bonnie on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 14:05:52 from 128.196.228.134

I guess "fear" might be another emotion that crossed his face (fear of attempting to bend over to pick them up)!

From snoqualmie on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 15:05:24 from 67.171.56.164

Oh, that's so funny, in a sad kind of way!

I am so impressed that you can jog today. Did it hurt? I may manage a gimpy jog tomorrow; I'll decide in the morning. I feel better than usual for a Day 2. Logical, since I did not technically "race" 26.2 -- maybe I can recover quickly and get back to work a bit sooner. :D

From Bonnie on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 15:09:23 from 128.196.228.134

Sno, I would actually argue that after a "bad race" you need to take extra care. Bad races are a sign from your body (especially yours with the cramping) -- you need to nuture yourself a little more than you usually do (which is hard when mentally you want to redeem yourself).

The run this morning did not feel "good", but it wasn't horrible. My quad still hurts and I kind of felt like I was limping when I first started out, but I ran really slow and it did get a little better by the time I finished. I am basically on a 20` every-other-day schedule until next week sometime. But I hope to put some miles on the bike this weekend if I can get it fixed by then.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 15:09:37 from 198.241.217.15

I think it's great that you got out and ran, even if it doesn't seem like it was worth it. I think that anything you can do helps you get back to normal.

I enjoyed the story, but you're making me nervous.

From Bonnie on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 15:09:55 from 128.196.228.134

by the way, I thought you might appreciate the story!

From Bonnie on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 15:13:05 from 128.196.228.134

Don't get nervous, just focus on your relaxing, eat right, and resting as much as you can right now -- you are in the point of your training that you just need to top off the fuel stores and rest. It is good to know that you will need to expect a little downtime afterward though ... and everyone is different. I saw Sasha finish Des News last year and he looked like he had just run a 10K ... he did not hobble around like I did on Sunday (at least when I saw him).

From snoqualmie on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 15:30:51 from 67.171.56.164

Carolyn, Don't be nervous about the aftermath. That happens when you're all done and there is a sweet mental relief that comes with it. Just don't schedule anything that involves your legs for a couple of days. :)

Bonnie, I do hear what you're saying, but (and you know with me there is always a "but," lol!!) I'm not planning on going out with my track key next weekend. If there is an unknown nutritional or pathological reason for the cramp, that should be resolved in a couple of weeks. I'm just thinking that the usual 3 week recovery period may have a bit more energy in that 3rd week than "normal." I promise you though, it's not on my calendar. ;)

From Bonnie on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 15:33:23 from 128.196.228.134

You and Carolyn HAVE to meet up so she can hear your voice as you type these things ... now that I know you I can just hear you saying this!

I know you know this stuff, but I wanted to put 'on the record' - especially when you say things like, "since I did not race this one".

From Burt on Thu, May 07, 2009 at 00:52:02 from 68.76.197.194

When I got done with my marathon I remember trying to figure you whether the chafing between my legs caused my skin to tear or just bleed some.

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