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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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Tue, Jan 26, 2010
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6.000.000.000.000.006.00

53:36.  Beautiful run on the Yeatman trail.  I stumbled twice today -- weird.  I felt really good today, but I still followed directions and ran very easy.  I might jog a little tonight - but I might not.  Depends on how things go at work today.  And whether I have time to eat lunch or not.

So, I was remembering something this morning that I did not share with you all on Sunday (since my race report was already too long for a 10k ;-) ).  It was about 5-8 mins before the start of the race and people were starting to line up at "the start" (no markings and the race was not chip timed so there were no timing mats) ... I ran off to find a VPB - I ran up the street about 1/4 of mile and found a nice patch of trees.   Just as I am "finishing up" and coming out of my bathroom, I realize that EVERYONE in the race was right there.  Apparently, the start of the race was a little further back than the earlier people had estimated.  Pretty good timing - but I was pretty surprised to see everyone outside of my potty.  What can I say, when you have to go you have to go.

Happy Tuesday bloggers!

Comments
From Smooth on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 12:23:43 from 174.23.232.65

Your VPB moment made me laugh!

NICE EZ 6 miler. You're SOOO GOOD at following your training plan and directions. I need to be more "obedient". Do you have a coach?

From Bonnie on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 14:04:22 from 128.196.228.134

I am glad you enjoyed it -- one time when Brent from the blog was talking about his dog not being able to potty anywhere other than his own yard Lybi wrote, "wow, it sounds like your dog is pickier about bathrooms that most of the bloggers" ha ha.

I am very obedient now, but I haven't always been (hehe). I do have a coach, I am coached by Greg McMillan. My lovely Dean gave me 3 months of coaching for my 40th birthday, and I have stuck with Greg ever since. I like Pete P's plans a lot, I would probably use him (he also does online coaching) if I weren't with Greg. I think you are going to do awesome at Boston Smooth. You seem to be smart and have the drive!!!

From Smooth on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 14:17:28 from 174.23.232.65

Thanks! I've wondered about on-line coaching. You're my running idol! :) Sub 3:30 here you come!!!

Only runners can appreciate potty jokes! LOVE IT!!! :D

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 00:11:24 from 24.8.167.243

So was your VPB not so P?

From Burt on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 17:36:30 from 206.19.214.144

That's when you say, "I hope I didn't stink it up too bad."

Thanks for the well wishes for my daughter.

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