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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, Apr 05, 2012

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
11.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	11.00

AM: (7+ miles, 66 mins). Again, I was late and in a hurry. So, I tried to make the best of a short run and ran hard over very hilly terrain. Great run. I am in a very very good mood!

PM: easy 4.

BLOGGERS!! There is a plan!! In about 3 months I will be cancer free!!

My genetic tests came back negative, so I get to keep most of my "girl-parts"! Yea. Met with all of my "team" today ...

So, I have my first (hopefully only) surgery on April 20th. If margins come back good then I will start radiation on May 14th, or so, and be finished by the first part of July!! Yea. My personal goal (not sure my team agrees with me) is that I will be training full-on by September for my birthday 50K in October (may have to be later in the month rather than right on my birthday, but that is ok).

I still have a ton of tests and procedures before the surgery -- but it is OK, I am just glad, I HAVE PLAN ... I have dates, I have goals, I see a hopeful end in sight. Freaking breast cancer is NOT going to mess with my running goals!

In the meantime, I have to get through the semester, finish these grant proposals, and get the hoards of collaborators off my back ;-)

Comments

From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 15:01:50 from 24.18.125.122

Great news Bonnie! Thanks for sharing. Now I am in a very very good mood too :)

From RAD on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 15:29:16 from 98.202.23.178

AWESOME news Bonnie! I love it! Just having those dates and a plan takes SO much worry off the table. I can't wait for that 50K birthday run! You'll be right on target - no worries here. You are strong and brave. Never mess with a runner :)

From allie on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 15:31:58 from 97.126.222.108

me too!!!! this is so great to hear. i'm glad you have some answers and can forward with plans, goals, and a team (we're on your team too! go bonnie go!)

here's to a very happy and healthy 50th 50k in october. *clink*

From allie on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 15:34:06 from 97.126.222.108

he he...the "me too" is a continuation of mike's comment...RAD has faster typing fingers than me. :)

From RAD on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 15:52:07 from 98.202.23.178

my legs may not be faster, but I got ya on the fingers!! :)

From Kelli on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 22:30:04 from 71.219.98.16

ONE BIG YEAH!!! I am so happy to read this, it has made my day (or night---I will think about it tomorrow on my run and let it make my Friday as well!) I think the positive outlook you have going in to this all will pay off BIG TIME! Yeah for a plan, it has to take a load off of your mind so you can get on with all of that other stuff...

CLINK CLINK for sure!

Now, I need to be more like you and take your running advice! Do not think all of the advice that you took time typing for me fell on deaf ears. IT DID NOT! I just need to sit down and make a plan for how to put it into place. I actually was thinking a lot about it while I was running today and wishing I had it in front of me to ponder!!! I have never been such an aimless runner as I am now. I need to be more like you and get a PLAN.

Thanks for all your inspiration!!!!

From Bonnie on Fri, Apr 06, 2012 at 19:27:23 from 128.196.228.134

Thanks you guys ... you are so awesome!

From catherine on Fri, Apr 06, 2012 at 20:09:39 from 98.202.112.38

Yay Bonnie! I love your good news and your plan. And you!

From seeaprilrun on Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 18:31:42 from 68.102.128.85

Wow Bonnie. I am so sorry that I am behind and did not know you had this going on. You are so incredibly strong and wise, a good example to all of us.

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