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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 miles.  Good to be out (even though it was hot).  My goal was to run at least 60 miles this week and next - before the fatigue sets in ... and then after that a simple goal of *at least* 4 miles/day (is that too much to ask?).  However, I am already not sure if I will be able to do this.  I am t.i.r.e.d.  Like bone tired.  As runners we know how to push through fatigue and pain, but I am not sure that this is the optimal strategy right now ... I am worn down.  I am still going to try to make my goal, but I am modifying to run every day I would normally run, but not push through the fatigue.  Bummer, but probably a better strategy. 

So ... I won't preblog miles for tonight, but I might try to run if I can.

PM: easy 4.  I was able to run this evening -- I don't know why, but I am usually a little better in the PM (I think it is because I have a lawn chair in my office and can take a little nap - even though I don't feel like I am sleeping, a little rest seems to go a long way).  one more day and the first week is done!!  only 4 more + day to go! 

On a good note, John helped with my frozen shoulder yesterday -- it really hurts today, but I can move my neck again, so it is improving!!  And, I can do some exercises now, so that it won't freeze up any more (radiation makes it worse for many people).  

I hope you all have a wonderful day!!  sorry to be a bummer, I am sure I will be better after I watch some awesome NCAA track and field this weekend!! 

Comments
From Dan on Thu, May 24, 2012 at 19:46:34 from 24.209.83.20

You're not a bummer, you're my tv guide to all the track and field events. Oh and rest... We know tired, but we have limits my friend!

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