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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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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Tue, Feb 09, 2010

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
14.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	14.00

AM:(10 miles, 1:32:21). Probably a little longer than 10, I ran 9+ miles and then did 8 x 100m strides. I have two ways to figure out when to "turn around" in my runs, either I run for the alloted amount of time, or if I am running a bit faster than normal (at the same effort) then I run to a specified turn-around point. Today I ran to my turn-around point - and I was there with about a minute to spare ... pretty cool, I was not running any harder than usual, and I felt really good today.

PM:(4 miles easy).

very busy day today ... I am wishing happy trails and awesome miles for you all today!!

Comments

From redrooster on Tue, Feb 09, 2010 at 13:02:05 from 67.40.119.216

nice run and you are really piling up the miles. I can't even break page two of the mileage board. the weather here doesn't help I guess.

I need sun and warmth. any jobs at Arizona for me?

From montelepsy on Tue, Feb 09, 2010 at 14:43:42 from 64.235.121.163

Don't tell me you're getting even faster. I'm really trying to catch up.

From Bonnie on Tue, Feb 09, 2010 at 15:25:50 from 128.196.228.134

Hey Red, I am SURE there is a place for you, but with Arizona state budget problems it is probably not a good time (daily threats of furloughs and "IOUs" is not very conducive to life happiness ;-)). This time of year is awesome for running -- I am trying to enjoy it while it lasts! In about 3 months it will be like living inside a furnace again!

Mike Dear, I am not getting faster, I just have fresh legs because I am not doing any hard workouts these days -- I am sure you will surpass me in no time -- when will you be back?

From Smooth on Tue, Feb 09, 2010 at 18:37:25 from 174.23.239.148

Nice to have a minute to spare at the turn around...kinda like a mini PR! :)

Still don't know how you fit in 2-a-day with your busy life! Happy trails and miles to you too, Bonnie! :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Feb 09, 2010 at 19:35:00 from 24.8.167.243

You are running very strong, at least it seems that way to me. And the miles are really piling up.

From auntieem on Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 11:37:57 from 24.17.177.218

Nice day! Fresh legs are fun; maybe that's what I'll have when I'm healed. HaHa.

From montelepsy on Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 14:03:43 from 64.235.121.163

I'll be reunited with Rachel and the girls in Apr.

As far as Tucson's concerned, I should be there in Oct.

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