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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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Wed, May 23, 2012

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
7.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.00

1:00:45. Again, in and out in 15 mins, running by 7:25! It was already 90 when I finished the run ... but, good news (from the radio this morning): "cooling trend towards the weekend, highs only in the 90's" ;-). sorry, even after 4 years, I don't feel 90F is "cool"!

Nothing more to note, other than I get to go see John-of-the-ART today! so glad! Not only can he help with my hamstring that is just chronically hurt, but I am hoping he can help with my shoulder too! I am also going to be taking a "gentle" yoga class once/week starting next week!! This class focuses on stretching and a little relaxation -- both things are helpful, I think.

I hope you are all having a wonderful week -- and looking forward to a fun Memorial Day weekend!!

Comments

From RAD on Wed, May 23, 2012 at 12:33:27 from 98.202.23.178

I loved that pic of the running group you posted! Those look like some intimidating runners!! :)

I'm glad the therapy is going well and you're not feeling any ill effects from it yet. Happy to see you are still running and that there is a 'cooling' trend coming your way - blech! Good luck with the yoga, I always enjoy it when I do it!! Except with Tony (p90X) sometimes his voice just makes me want to scream :)

From Bonnie on Wed, May 23, 2012 at 12:47:43 from 150.135.114.163

Oh RAD, these runners were the most friendly group ever! Everyone ran together for a little bit, no matter how fast or slow they were. It was really fun. You would have most definitely been in the "faster" group!

Thanks for posting, I think about your Dad many times when I am at the clinic, and of you ...

From RAD on Wed, May 23, 2012 at 12:56:44 from 98.202.23.178

I'd hate the heat down there, but I should venture down to see y'all sometime. I've got an uncle down there that has invited me to stay with him anytime, so I've been thinking someday when I'm rich and bored I'll drive down and surprise Burt for his 3rd Thursday adventure :) I'd have to make sure I could swing a visit to you as well!

I'm glad you can run to/from the clinic, I know that would help ease my anxiety and the repetition of having to show up every day for weeks. Running is always good therapy! My love, thoughts and prayers are always with you. Thanks for thinking of me, I'm just one little person in a big sea of fish, but I've got a big heart and would do anything for you!

From Andrea on Wed, May 23, 2012 at 13:40:34 from 72.37.171.52

I think the "gentle" yoga will do you good!! :)

90s is not cool temperatures!

From allie on Wed, May 23, 2012 at 20:18:01 from 161.38.218.168

gentle yoga -- i love this plan.

i hope your ART session with john's magic thumbs worked the wonders it needed today. have a great memorial day weekend and enjoy that cooling trend! ;)

From MichelleL on Wed, May 23, 2012 at 20:26:44 from 42.98.202.215

I thought on the first read you wrote stretching and revelation. WOW! That would be something. At you are in the best relaxed pose for hearing something new :D

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