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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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Sat, Jan 26, 2008

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
6.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.00

54:40 -- debated whether or not to take my watch today - but I am a creature of habit and put it on just before I left the house. I was dreading this run, I think because while I was doing my core workout and weights this morning I was SO tired I could just tell the run was going to be a struggle. My goal was to run as slowly as possible and just get "time on my feet". It ended up being better than I thought. The sun was out, it was not cold (about 24F or so) and all and all I felt lucky to be out on such a beautiful day. It did not feel "good" (as I was tired) - but if I absolutely had to, I could have gone out and run the loop again - so I will count today as a success! Especially since there is a big storm coming in and we might not see much sun for the next few days - though we will see lots of snow!

Happy weekend bloggers - this weekend (and then for 3 more weekends) Dean and I are in our "winter bliss" as Track and Field fans - yes, it is the start of the indoor track season -- and there are 2 hours of T&F on TV for 4 weekends!!

Comments

From MarcieJ on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 13:56:07

Sounds like you had a very good run despite being tired. Nice job on getting weights and core work in, I think thats very important for runners! Have a great weekend !

From Michelle on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 17:55:22

Glad you enjoyed the beautiful weather today! I felt pretty tired today too, but I guess I will feel a little better about it now as I did a little core work when I got home too!

From Kim on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 18:07:06

Way to go! I think we are all in the "we love sun" club right now! Just wait till we are complaining in the summer about the heat.

From Bonnie on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 21:01:17

Hello Ladies,

Marcie - I agree, core work is really important (especially to avoid injury).

Michelle, I am sure you are tired, not just from running but you have had a pretty stressful time of late, I hope everyone is doing well!

Kim - I know what you mean - I would MUCH prefer running in the winter, I really don't like the heat at all, even though I generally race better in the heat (my old legs get warmed up more quickly!).

Have a wonderful weekend!

Bonnie

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