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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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Thu, Sep 03, 2009

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

Big ole' goose-egg. The swelling in my throat is going down, I can almost swallow real food!! I have to work today, I have a bunch of meetings. I am hoping to leave a bit early and rest a little more, with a goal of being able to eat two meals (I have not been able to eat much more than slim-fast and last night I had a couple of scrambled eggs). IF I do eat two whole meals and I can swallow normally by tomorrow morning I will try to jog for 30` and see how it goes. The worst part is that although I am worried about losing fitness, I feel so horribly that I can't even imagine running. That is bad, and demonstrates just how sick I am (since I rarely get sick enough not to run). This is not fun.

The good news is that I can sit up for more than 5 mins at a time, so hopefully later today I can catch-up on some of your blogs. I have missed you guys, and need live vicariously through you!!

Happy day bloggers!

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Sep 03, 2009 at 14:32:48 from 24.8.167.243

Hey, you're improving! I hope you don't have to teach class today, just go to meetings and stuff, although that doesn't sound too fun either.

You've only missed a couple of days. You won't lose fitness. I bet you'll be back at it in a day or two.

From auntieem on Thu, Sep 03, 2009 at 18:18:27 from 67.182.145.8

YOur fitness will not go away! Get the rest you need, don't push it too soon, or you will probably suffer more. Take care.

From argentinerocket on Fri, Sep 04, 2009 at 13:59:06 from 74.9.147.114

Hang in there! You'll be back in no time. Remember I got my 10k PR only 3 weeks after I broke my jaw last year, running with my mouth wired shut! You'll come back stronger, no doubt about it.

I'll think of you as I run on the beach this weekend, get well soon!

From Maria on Fri, Sep 04, 2009 at 18:12:49 from 90.192.241.125

Bonnie, so sorry about your ordeal! But it looks like you're getting better. You are not going to lose any fitness the first 7 days of no running, so don't even think about it. In other news, I just watched Golden League final in Belgium. Incredible run by Bolt in 200, jogging the last 30m and still winning by 0.5 sec!! Also incredible run by Bekele - I don't want to give all details in case you want to watch this one on tape. And Teg joined Ritz today in breaking 13:00!! Here's your T&F fix for the day!

From allie on Fri, Sep 04, 2009 at 21:30:34 from 129.123.26.13

hi bonnie - just checking up on you. so sorry you are still feeling sick, but it looks like you are making progress. hope you have a restful weekend. take care.

From Bonnie on Sat, Sep 05, 2009 at 12:37:51 from 75.164.109.117

Hi Maria! I can't believe how sick I am. I talked to the doctor on Thursday, because I really expected to feel better by then, but he says probably not until this weekend. Nothing like your ordeal of a couple years ago, but this thing really knocked me for a loop. I am just weak and feel really yucky.

Hi Allie, you are very sweet to check in on me ... I hope your classes are going well and you are "settling" in to your new schedule (which sounds tough).

From SnoFlake on Sun, Sep 06, 2009 at 13:15:39 from 24.18.192.33

Congrats! You're getting better! That's great! Soon you'll be up and running again.

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