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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

Tue, May 11, 2010

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
13.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	13.00

AM: (9+ hilly miles, 1:20:30). I felt so good today!! In part it is because it was only 76F, and in part it is because I am pretty recovered (finally). I have decided not to run the 5K this weekend, mainly because I couldn't really keep any leg speed last week, but also just because I am plumb tuckered out. I am now going into base mode ... my plan for the summer is to keep up my usual running routine, but put a little extra energy into my work and family life. I am also going to start doing some core and form drills, since I will likely have a few extra hours a week (since I likely won't be working 65 hours/week or more). Ahhhh ...

PM: (4 easy).

I hope you all have a wonderful day!!

Comments

From allie on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 13:37:48 from 67.177.0.102

have fun with the base mode. i am glad you will have a little more breathing room this summer!

From seeaprilrun on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 13:40:24 from 72.205.226.44

Sounds like a great plan Bonnie--enjoy the no-pressure base mode and the extra time!

From Bonnie on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 13:52:37 from 64.119.33.134

thanks ladies, I have high hopes for next year - and like to run just for fun a few months a year. I take my recovery time very seriously ;-).

Allie, let me know how things are going! I battled a little depression after I finished my PhD, sort of like post-marathon depression, after so many years (10!!!) and all that work, it was like "ok, now what?" And, I spent years feeling like an "imposter" (I hear it is common, feeling like someday someone was going to come and take my degree(s) away because I really wasn't smart enough for them ;-)). Even positive life changes are stressful.

From allie on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 15:38:42 from 67.177.0.102

bonnie, it is nice to hear that my "out of sorts" feelings are somewhat normal. i hit it double-time with a marathon and graduation in the same week, and have been in the "what now?" boat ever since. going from all to nothing, busy to not, hyper-focused to unmotivated...wow.

i have a few job interviews lined up and countless other applications and resumes in, so hopefully it won't be too long before i can start making some plans for the future.

From Bonnie on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 16:26:10 from 128.196.228.134

Well, I wouldn't say I am "normal" - but it has happened to me ;-) ... (kidding, I think it is completely normal). I think you need to schedule a visit to Flagstaff in July ;-).

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 21:53:00 from 24.8.167.243

I'm glad you're getting a break from all that work. You deserve it.

From Metcalf Running on Wed, May 12, 2010 at 10:06:15 from 207.225.192.66

Good to see that you will be having a bit of a break. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

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