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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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Wed, Jun 23, 2010
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.500.000.000.000.007.50

1:06:29.  Was only going to run an hour but was seeking alternate running routes (since my mountain is off limits until Fall).  I did find a nice alternative, it is not quite as satisfying as climbing to the top of a mountain, but it fulfills the top criteria: 1) it is dirt, 2) it is very hilly, 3) it is scenic (well, everywhere near my house is going to be scenic and hilly).  

I am very glad I took it easy yesterday, I am feeling much better today, I am still coughing and my throat hurts, but I can tell I am on the mend.  Probably no workouts for me for the rest of the week, but I can still run so I consider it a success!

I hope you are all doing well, enjoying your first days of summer, and running strong.

Congratulations to our very own RAD, she and her family welcomed the new fastrunningblog baby into the world, hello Adam! 

Comments
From auntieem on Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 17:34:20 from 24.18.77.246

Sounds like you took a sensible approach to the sore throat and it worked! I run through the rare cold that I get, but I don't run with a fever. Maybe a weird rule, but seems to work. Take care.

From allie on Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 22:28:33 from 174.23.194.233

hills! glad you are feeling better.

From Bonnie on Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 22:48:00 from 128.196.228.134

Hills are your friend Allie ;-) -- except I have this new "pinching feeling" in my back which I suspect is from my hilly routes ... I need to investigate form issues!!

From Smooth on Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 23:12:45 from 174.23.236.38

So that's your secret, hills, dirt and scenic! Glad you're feeling better.

Hey, I didn't know RAD had her baby! Going over to congrat her now!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jun 24, 2010 at 00:01:53 from 24.8.167.243

I'm glad you're feeling better. I try to love hills, but it's hard sometimes. Maybe I need some dirt.

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