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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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1:02:57.  Long 7, very hilly.  I have been running this semi-loop course.  The "road-loop" is about 5.5 miles and then I add on some trails about 1/2 way into the run.  Today I ran to the end of my little trail, which is good since it only added on a minute to my run.  Although I still feel like I am not as smooth or running as easy as before, I am getting stronger and more used to it every day.  I think running these tough courses (the only flat place I have to run is about 10 miles away) is helping build my strength back faster - which is good.  I guess we will see for sure when I hit the track again.  Maybe I will run my 90 mins (yea!) this weekend on a  marked course, just so I can start calibrating my internal garmin again.

I taped my ankle, just to be safe.  It hurts, but not badly (and certainly not as bad as my leg hurt a few months ago) - but I am afraid if I turn it again I will do serious damage (it is weak as when I was in high school/college I tore the ligaments in it and was in a cast for 4 months!).

Ok ... now I am off for an hour of fun fun fun (pool running) to make it 2 hours for the day.

Have a wonderful Thursday bloggers! 

Comments
From Nan on Thu, Nov 04, 2010 at 12:36:55 from 24.8.144.22

Good to hear you are building your strength back. Be careful out on the trails! You are a smart runner, I'm sure it will heal up nicely.

From AZDesertmonsoon on Thu, Nov 04, 2010 at 13:10:56 from 204.17.31.126

I've been sick with the flu and haven't been checking peoples blogs. Glad to see that you are out on the street.

From Bonnie on Thu, Nov 04, 2010 at 18:58:06 from 128.196.228.134

Thanks Nan!

Hey Monsoon! I am back on the roads. Sorry to hear about the flu, I hope you feel better soon - it is a horrible time of year to be sick it is perfect right now!!

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