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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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Fri, Nov 12, 2010

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
6.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.50

56:43 (29:13/27:30). I was supposed to run 6 miles (or really 50 mins) - but I ran on my trail today (YEA!!) and I just didn't want to turn around when I was supposed to!! It was so nice, I was a little slow on the technical parts (it is a little intimidating -- ok scary -- until you get used to it) but it was SO nice to be back. I knew it would be "safe" again since we had a week of lows below 50F so most of the rattlesnakes are now hibernating or at least 'slow' by now.

~~Now I am on my way to 45-60 mins of pool running.~~ I wanted to pool run yesterday, but the Y closed early because of the holiday and we did not get back from Phoenix in time to make it.

I ran for 1:05 today (to make it a solid 2 hours of exercising). Mainly because I am going to indulge tonight and have a 5 guys grilled cheese sandwich ... about double the calories of most of my dinners (470 for grilled cheese and another 310 for 1/2 order of fries) -- I will feel guilty, but will get over it I am sure! I guess I will have to do a lot of pool running again to make up for it!! mmmmm good, it will be worth it!

I hope you all have a great day!

Comments

From allie on Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 18:24:09 from 174.23.238.75

glad you can run on your trail again. enjoy that grilled cheese and fries!

From Bonnie on Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 19:35:01 from 128.196.228.134

I hope I can enjoy it without too much guilt ... it was easier when I was running 70 miles/week (but even then I felt guilty -- and fat ;-)).

From allie on Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 19:57:12 from 174.23.238.75

my indulgence: the rusted sun pizzeria in SLC makes the best vegan pizza ever. i sometimes like to eat there after a marathon. it's delicious (and worth getting "glutened" for a day). if i am feeling really dietarily permissive i will also get some coconut milk vanilla bean ice cream for dessert. it is extremely rich.

From Bonnie on Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 20:31:40 from 128.196.228.134

I think Pi makes a vegan pizza too ...

yum. now I am even hungrier ;-)

From seeaprilrun on Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 21:15:44 from 72.205.224.181

Eat to run. Run to eat!

From Bonnie on Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 22:36:49 from 64.119.33.134

I don't generally run to eat ... I try to eat just enough to keep the fire hot enough to run ... e.g. I really really watch what I eat. When I was young I could eat whatever I wanted and I never weighed more than 110-115 lbs ... once I hit my mid-thirties *everything* changed, and now that I am in my late 40's I have to watch every little thing I put in my mouth ... I am sure that the 50s aren't going to be much better ...

From Snoqualmie on Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 16:10:04 from 24.18.192.33

"5 guys grilled cheese sandwich" ???? That is either the name of a brand or you have one weird sandwich going on. ;)

Enjoy.

From Bonnie on Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 16:54:29 from 64.119.33.134

Sno, "Five Guys" is a chain that I used to LOVE when I lived in DC. They just opened a store here in town. They use only Idaho potatoes and peanut oil, so their fries are really incredible. It was a carb night for Dean, he really enjoyed it.

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