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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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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Thu, Dec 25, 2008

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
8.00	7.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	15.00

AM: (11.5). Yippeee, my longest tempo run ever! Went to the track at Pima Community College for a 7 mile tempo run, range is 7:16-7:35.

2.5 miles wu + strides, 7:35, 7:29, 7:33, 7:29, 7:29, 7:28, 7:27 + 2 miles cd. It was SOOOOO windy, 28 laps with a 12-15 mph gust on the backstretch every time - Dean said the wind was worth about 1 sec/lap (which is what I estimated -- I felt like I was running in the 7:25-7:26 range). It was an awesome run, I was running at exactly the pace I was supposed to be (Greg says I should feel like I could run a couple more miles when I finish, and though it would not have been 'fun' I certainly felt like I could have run a couple more). The wu and cd are always on these very cool trails in the hills -- I love running there a lot!

PM: (3.5 miles, 32:16). Run on the dirt around the 'hood.

So, the greatest thing about my PM run? I saw Santa riding a motorcycle down the street!

Merry Christmas bloggers!

Comments

From MichelleL on Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 21:57:17

Great job on your tempo! And congrats on another great mileage week. Is this your highest ever?

From Bonnie on Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 10:28:36

Hi Michelle,

Congratulations to you too, 90 miles in harsh winter conditions!! You are one tough (but sweet) cookie.

Yes, this was my highest mileage week! With the tempo and 18 miler it was a tough one for me ... but so far I have survived and feel pretty good. Thanks for keeping track of me.

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