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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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1:01:59 (31:39/30:20).  I can't believe I did so well up the hill this morning - especially since it is so hot, I was super tired, and my back is killing me this morning.  I don't know what is up, but it is not good.  One thing is good though -- cardiovascularly I am in great shape, I feel pretty good on my runs, except for the aches and pains.

Happy HumpDay bloggers. 

Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 12:12:47 from 198.241.156.7

Way to put a positive spin on things!

From auntieem on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 21:49:11 from 67.182.145.8

Jeez, if only we could combine all of our bodies into one perfect runner. HaHa. I guess we all have a weak link, but I'm happy that you are able to see the positive side!

My left IT band is tight, tight, tight again, and I've got a race Saturday.

From Bonnie on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 21:58:32 from 75.164.38.76

Auntie, do you have a tennis ball? If you do you need to roll on it. It will hurt, but it will work. You need to invest in a foam roller if it is problem all the time. It works wonders if you use it regularly.

Regarding your question about what culture has to do with training (specifically the Japanese runners). There was an interesting article I just saw and they mentioned this too (though they never actually answered the question): http://japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/life-after-208-interview-with-takayuki.html

I asked Greg what he thought (how culture played a part) - he said what he meant was more that the women did not even know how many miles they ran. The coach keeps track of workouts and how they did -- and the athletes run whatever the coach tells them to ... I can imagine that might be one difference. I know I have a tendency to second guess Greg ;-) - or at least I did until I realized he was right (he he he).

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