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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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Fri, Oct 07, 2011
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

 ... am not sure of how long this was, I ran with a group of people at 5:30AM!  Most of the 9 people ran with the Tucson Grinders, a local running club that is coached by a former elite runner in town and her husband (who was the past World Masters Marathon Champion after running a 2:16).  They are VERY fun!!  It sure did make the time go by quickly.  Although, I was woefully unprepared -- I did not have a headlamp on and it was DARK.

In case you had not seen this article - Kathryn Martin was named athlete of the week last week (USATF) after her record setting 19:04 5K -- in the 60-64 year old age group!!

Have a great Friday bloggers! 

Comments
From catherine on Fri, Oct 07, 2011 at 16:03:23 from 216.49.181.254

Happy Friday!

From Andrea on Fri, Oct 07, 2011 at 16:15:07 from 72.37.171.52

That's so impressive for the 60-64 age group!

From allie on Fri, Oct 07, 2011 at 16:34:26 from 24.10.191.18

fun group run! and an amazing performance by kathryn martin.

From Burt on Fri, Oct 07, 2011 at 17:35:40 from 72.223.91.148

I was thinking about you the other day Bonnie. How you never know "exactly" how far you've run. Is it possible that you "really" only ran 4 miles today?

From Bonnie on Fri, Oct 07, 2011 at 18:11:38 from 128.196.228.134

It is possible Burt ... very possible. However, taken in that light, it is also possible I ran 12 miles ;-)

From seeaprilrun on Fri, Oct 07, 2011 at 20:11:13 from 72.205.227.206

Wow! Wish I could run a 5k that fast NOW! It is sooo fun to run with a group!

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