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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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Sun, May 09, 2010
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1:50:12. Very easy run on the Rillito path ... kept it very slow for two reasons. First, I am still a little sore from last weekend, and second, I am still getting used to the heat -- even though I got out early, it is still very hot when the sun comes up.

Nothing major to report ... except Dean told me a story about his walk yesterday, he was near the trailhead for the Yeatman trail and he heard a very loud "buzzing" sound ... just a swarm (thousands) of bees flew about 6 inches above his head!! WOW!

I hope you are all having a wonderful Sunday, and all you Mom's are getting spoiled!

Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, May 09, 2010 at 18:07:32 from 24.8.167.243

You'll be acclimated to the heat in no time. We're having such a cool spring that I am going to be caught unprepared when it finally gets hot.

A swarm of bees sounds very scary.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 11:33:09 from 24.18.192.33

Very Twilight Zone (the bees). I'll bet Dean handled it a lot more calmly that I would have.

So what's up next for you? (races)

From Bonnie on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 13:12:53 from 128.196.228.134

CiC - I am acclimating to the heat, but my head still hasn't gotten used to having to run more slowly because of it.

Sno - the racing season here is over until September/October ... for me and most everyone else. I will probably do some "getting ready to train" races in September/October, maybe a 1/2 in November and my main key race will be Houston marathon at the end of January -- IF I can handle the mileage/training stress while teaching my dreaded course again in the Fall (back-up plan would be a Spring marathon somewhere, Napa?). Then, I with either run another 1/2 or maybe the Exeter marathon in April ... depends on how I feel and how Houston goes.

Have you ever done Houston? I like the idea of CIM, but it is too early in the season for me - I think late January is better timing for me.

From Smooth on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 13:19:12 from 174.23.172.155

You can always come to Utah for summer races! Our racing season has just begun. Would love to meet you in person. Have a GREAT week!

From Snoqualmie on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 13:25:04 from 24.18.192.33

I tend to avoid Texas as a general rule.

From Bonnie on Mon, May 10, 2010 at 13:34:17 from 128.196.228.134

Smooth -- that is an interesting idea! I love TOU 1/2, I might have to check that out!

Sno - ;-) nice, and generally, I concur (however, Greg has some "pull" in Houston, and I might get access to the elite porta potty and warm-up area, which would be pretty cool)

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