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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, Jan 14, 2010

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
13.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	13.50

AM: (9.5 miles, 1:32:43). 8.5 miles + 8 x 100m strides.

I hope to get a PM run in, but I am not sure. Our water heater (brand new, manufactured in May 2009) broke yesterday when we were at work. Flooded the house caused substantial water damage. We did not sleep last night (water damage restoration people were here until 11PM - and we have huge noisey industrial sized blowers and dehumidifiers everywhere). We still don't know if our tile and carpets are salvagable at this point, and about 4 ft or so of wall might be compromised too. The insurance company is moving us to a motel for 3-5 days ... I have a grant due tonight, so I am not sure I will be able to move and get my work done let alone go for a run. But I am hoping to try for at least 3.5 miles tonight.

Stay toasty and safe bloggers (and don't get water-logged, it is not fun).

PM: (4 miles). I snuck in a run, now I am working in our quiet, dry motel room. Sleep tight bloggers.

Comments

From allie on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 16:14:27 from 129.123.253.108

so terribly sorry bonnie. that is awful. all the best to you getting everything sorted (and dried) out. great run and even greater attitude.

From Bonnie on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 16:19:52 from 64.119.33.134

Thanks Allie, we will be fine. It sucks, but nothing like those poor people in Haiti right now, we have a roof (noisy but sturdy ;-)). I am a little sleep deprived though, getting punch drunk.

Study hard this weekend!

From Tracy on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 16:30:39 from 209.175.177.37

I'm sorry to hear that! I hope that the restoration people can help minimize the damage.

And your looking on the bright side will help you get through it. I appreciate the perspective in your last comment.

Good luck getting everything in on this hectic day!

From auntieem on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 20:02:45 from 24.17.177.218

YUK! Messy and wet. Hope it is resolved quickly and you don't have to replace too much carpet and tile. And, you are so right; nothing compared to the Haitians right now.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 22:50:56 from 24.8.167.243

You're really have a rough time, but congrats on getting the run in and on your positive attitude.

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