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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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AM: (7.5 miles, 1:06:45).  I was supposed to do a tempo run today, but I am having problems with my hamstrings and after running down to the track, and having the pain not go away with warm-up, I decided to not to make things worse.  I had a massage yesterday, it was definitely inflammed along the whole hamstrings - lower all the way up to the insertion point.   It feels a little better today, so if it feels better by Sunday I will do a fast finish long run which will be about the same training stimulus.  

PM: 4 miles easy.

 

I am trying to figure out how to get up to Phoenix to see John this weekend.  It is tricky because I am supposed to attend a "retreat" at work Saturday from 8-1, I have 45 midterms to grade, 2 grants to work on, and prepare for Monday's lecture ... sigh.  I might play hooky from the retreat if I can get in to see John ... but it still means no naps and no rest (for a very weary Bonnie).  

I hope you are all doing well bloggers -- run well, run happy, run safe! 

Comments
From allie on Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 17:18:39 from 174.23.192.205

i hope everything is okay with your hamstrings.

sorry about the weariness -- i'm feeling the same way right now. i am *this* close to my breaking point, which means a trip to yosemite is in the near future.

good luck, bonnie.

From JD on Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 19:09:07 from 70.96.78.149

This is why I could never have a real career; my way of dealing with your workload this weekend: Play hooky from the retreat. Without looking at the mid=terms, grade them all an A-. Just wing it on Monday's lecture. Subsequently get fired for being such a talentless slacker. Wash dishes for a living.

Good luck. I hope the hamstrings are doing better.

From Karen on Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 01:09:27 from 69.171.160.106

Hope the hammies are feeling better with a lil bit of rest...How are you ever going to watch Big 10's, Big12's AND RMAC's with all that on your plate?

From Bonnie on Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 19:16:11 from 64.119.33.134

JD you are very very clever and funny. I really like you, thank you for making me laugh.

Karen ... don't worry, I know how to set my priorities ;) don't for USA's (ESPN tomorrow 4:30 EST)!

From Bonnie on Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 19:18:42 from 64.119.33.134

oh ... and Karen, don't get me started on that little so-and-so Rupp ... only because his 10K was cancelled is he bothering to run a US championship race! I hope Lagat races him into the ground.

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