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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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Had some errands to run before I got to work so I ran near my old neighborhood (~30`).   Because of the rain and snow the past couple of days the Rillito River was flowing!! Pretty cool, it was always a dry wash when we lived there ... Snow on most of the mountain tops ... very pretty.  The wind is still blowing (a couple of days ago they measured 56 mph at the airport) -- I really hope it dies down by tomorrow.  It is supposed to be ~35F at the start ... I am thinking it will be warmer than that.  My leg is sore most of the time, but did not bother me too much while I was running (jogging really).  

Happy Weekend bloggers!  Looks like Painter's was exciting, I can't wait to see all of the race reports come in! 

Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 15:57:52 from 24.8.167.243

You've really had some wet weather, I guess. It's nice that the river was flowing and I hope that the wind dies down for your race tomorrow. I'm anxious to read your race report.

From Nan Kennard on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 17:02:52 from 174.51.250.151

Way to take it easy before the race. 35 degrees is doable, but wind adds another component. I hope the wind goes away for you. Good luck!

From Tracy on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 19:18:04 from 173.23.75.96

Good luck tomorrow!

From Bonnie on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 19:25:34 from 128.196.228.134

Thank you for the luck, I am sort of nervous!

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