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

Sat, Apr 25, 2009

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
10.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.00

AM:(5.5+, 51:57). Easy run ... not quite as hot as it has been (~80F and sunny), even though I did not get out as early as I wanted ... I was just too tired this morning.

PM: (4.5 miles, my favorite run).

Have a great weekend bloggers!

Comments

From snoqualmie on Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 16:10:52 from 67.171.56.164

You had a great week of mileage for being so close to marathon. Have a great day.

From Bonnie on Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 16:17:11 from 71.210.125.219

Hi Sno, I just do what I am told ;-).

You have a great day too, it will be odd to run for so short of a time tomorrow.

See you in a week!!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 19:05:52 from 71.229.164.25

Your penultimate taper week had higher mileage than my peak week. You go girl. You're going to have a fantastic race in Eugene.

Have a great weekend.

From Bonnie on Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 19:42:43 from 71.210.125.219

Hi Carolyn, I don't know if there is a high correlation between number of miles and "good race" -- but we can hope that there is some correlation ;-). It took me about 2 years to work up to being able to run these miles - you are far far ahead from the number of miles I could do the first couple years I was running.

Happy weekend to you too! My house is a mess and I don't feel like cleaning ...

From april27 on Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 01:52:10 from 99.188.251.180

Wow--I didn't run today--but I saw that it was 80 and I was like I can't breath...LOL...instead I will just wake up early tomorrow for a run so I don't have the it is too hot excuse!

From Brent on Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 13:53:34 from 168.178.30.75

Bonnie, seems like your coach is a little old school, me too. You have trained hard and smart. I look forward to your race report. What is the course like in Eugene? I sure your coach has your race plan mapped out. How is your running in the rain?

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Bonnie on Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 14:50:26 from 71.210.125.219

HI BRENT!!! So nice to hear from you. By old school you mean with the taper philosophy? I kind of thought so too, but this weeks mileage is about 6-10 miles less than my "usual" so it still is reducing the volume somewhat. The course in Eugene is flat - a few minor hills at the beginning and then just plain ole flat, no downhills, but no uphills either. Yes, Greg advised me to take it slow the first 18 miles - I just want to finish this marathon and try to learn as much I can from it, I "think" if all goes well I will be able to dip under 3:30 fairly easily (or that is my hope) - but I will likely hang out with the 3:30 pace group most of the race. I am nervous about the distance ... once I prove to myself I can run 26.2 miles then maybe next time I will be able to test pace a little. Based on my training and my recent 1/2 marathon 3:30 should be within reach.

So far, cross-your-fingers, no rain in sight, just nice and cool in Eugene.

This summer I plan on riding my bike more (22 miles to and from work) a couple days a week. I think it is easier to bike in the heat than it is to run ...

How are you feeling? Give my best to Sylvie!

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