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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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1:10:18.  Started my run up the Yeatman Trail, turned back after I saw a tiger rattlesnake about 1/4 mile in ... so I turned around and left ... my rule is after I see two I leave the mountains to them for the next 4 months.  Hiking is a little safer because you can see them easier and don't startle them, running is hazardous.  He was huge, and very agitated.  As I turned to go back to the road this couple came walking down the trail, I pointed him out to them and the guy kept trying to get closer and closer to get a picture.  His wife and I were trying to get him to stop ... I felt sorry for the snake.  

Have a wonderful day bloggers. 

Comments
From Kam on Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 15:10:24 from 68.66.163.179

I nearly stepped on one a couple years ago while running in the foothills. Needless to say, my heartrate and pace really spiked after that.

From Benn Griffin on Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 17:19:49 from 96.233.180.83

Woah. Rattlers. Scary thing!

Hey so I think congrats are in order Miss Running Times FAMOUS Lady! Greg mentioned you repeatedly in the May 2011 issue of RT and how he crafted the "Even Steven" workout for you. I want to give that workout a try. It seems fun!

From Dan on Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 20:10:19 from 24.209.83.20

Woah!!! Thats too close for me, I really get jumpy with snakes.

Ooooohhhh now I have to get that issue of RT! Sweet!

From Bonnie on Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 21:40:37 from 64.119.33.134

Kam ... you are right about the HR spike, I am glad you are ok!

Benn ... ha ha, how did you know it was me?

Dan the man, I don't mind snakes generally, but I would prefer not to get bitten ;-)

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