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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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AM: (8.5+, 1:17:39).  Different route than last week, it might have been a little longer than 8.5.  I was going pretty easy, I am still in "recovery" from Thursday and getting ready for a pretty hard run tomorrow (a little more mileage and very hilly).  I guess my body is starting getting used to the 'stress'-'recovery' repeat cycle again ... instead of the 'enjoy the run don't think about pace' ;-).

PM: (4.5).  My favorite run of the week (no matter how tired I am).

Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 15:09:21 from 71.229.164.25

That's great that your body is adapting. Good luck on your hard run tomorrow.

From Marion on Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 18:11:27 from 71.213.107.31

Amazing running! WOW!!

From Snoqualmie on Sun, Mar 01, 2009 at 15:11:27 from 67.171.56.164

You mean we actually get used to it someday?!?! Oh joy.

From Bonnie on Sun, Mar 01, 2009 at 20:07:25 from 71.210.108.146

Hi Marion -- you have been going strong for a while now - I am thinking this year will be a big breakthough year with lots of pr's!

Hi Sno, well maybe "used to it" was a slight exaggeration ;-).

From Marion on Sun, Mar 01, 2009 at 20:12:56 from 71.219.58.175

Thanks Bonnie :D I just really want to see what is possible, even at this late start in life. (Not that 40 is old at all, it's just not 25 or even 30 ;) I am just SO glad to be able to run :) I really love it :)

I can't wait to see your first marathon. You are going to really pull out a great one. What marathon are you running?

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