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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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Great run up A1 mountain.  A little on the slow side, but I felt much much better than yesterday.  

I hope you all had a very nice weekend!! 

Not really looking forward to my radiation appointment tomorrow morning, just when I am starting to recover from last week, but the good news is that on Thursday I will be half way done!!  yea!  And, I am still hoping to maintain my goal of at least 4 miles/day through the end of treatment ... as of right now, I think it is doable!

Comments
From seeaprilrun on Sun, Jun 03, 2012 at 22:22:57 from 68.102.145.108

yes!

From Bec on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 09:18:09 from 68.206.133.141

Thank you so much for the comment that you left on my blog. You are from AZ, so you would know heat. I don't think I have even started to face the beginning of what lies ahead. I have been trying to drink a lot of Gatorade after every run.

Good luck with radiation. I didn't know you were having to deal with that, I am sorry. You are very strong for continuing to run. Keep it up!

From Bonnie on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 09:24:28 from 150.135.115.145

Hi Bec -- I never get used to the heat - I am not a warm-weather person ;-). I use http://www.emergenc.com/index.php/products/specialty/electro-mix as my electrolyte mix because it doesn't have any sugar in it. One packet can last me 2-3 days. It is so important to stay on top of it, at least for me, a little decrease in potassium/sodium can really make me feel tired. And, heat every day can emotionally feel oppressive. That said, I just tell myself how tough I am getting ;-). I am sure you acclimate and you will feel SO strong when it cools off again!

Thank you for your kind words, it sucks ... but I keep reminding myself that it is temporary.

From Bonnie on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 09:28:34 from 150.135.115.145

I need to change that -- I never "like" the heat -- I do get "used" to it ... and by the end of the summer it doesn't bother me as much!!

From Burt on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 12:39:26 from 72.223.80.161

Good luck today Bonnie.

From Bonnie on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 12:43:54 from 128.196.228.134

thanks Burt, it is every day - which is actually one of the hardest parts. But ... this too shall pass. Hope you are well.

From Dan on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 19:25:31 from 24.209.83.20

I know you had the appointment today- pray all is well!

From Bonnie on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 19:54:49 from 128.196.228.134

hi Dan -- I have treatment 5 days/week, and on Tuesdays I see my radiation oncologist (and get x-rays to make sure they are zapping the right place). Today was just a "usual" get zapped day ;-). Getting progressively sorer and tireder, but all is good! thank you!!

From Dan on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 20:42:56 from 24.209.83.20

That's a lot bon... BUT if ya got to get zapped, let's make it in the right spot!!

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