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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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Sun, Jun 28, 2009

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
12.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	12.50

1:48:46 (55:49/52:56). I was really lucky for the first 1/2 of my run -- it was hot (about 85F) but lots of cloud cover. Unfortunately, the clouds burnt off and the last 40` were tough (92 - 96F now - depending on which thermometer you believe). All and all, though I can't really complain, it wasn't a race, I could slow down as much as I needed, and I was sweating (which is good, because it means I am hydrated). Ok, I was sort of a "bad" girl though. You probably won't notice but my "out" split is almost 2 mins faster than what I normally run. There is a reason for this. I was being a competitive dummy. There was a woman who was walking in front of me about 2 miles into my run. When she saw me coming she waited until I was about 2 stride lengths in front of me, and then starts running again. Well, I thought to myself "good for her, this is my run and I will run at the pace I need to finish feeling good). Well, she was running all over the place (I think she was overheated and getting kind of loopy) and she kept looking back at me. I wanted to ask her if she was ok (I was afraid she was going to get hit by a cyclist because seriously, she was all over the path), but since she seemed so concerned about where I was I thought she might take it wrong (e.g., she might think I was being condescending). So, I decided for both of our sakes I would just speed up and pass her. It wasn't really that hard to do (she was probably running about 8:40 pace or so). But, what happens (to me) when I start running that fast that soon into my run it sort of gets "imprinted" in my mind and I just can't slow back down. Which means that by the time the sun was out full blast (and it warmed up another 5 degrees) I was working a little harder than I normally like to be working. It isn't necessarily a bad thing -- I can afford little tiny over-do-its when I am not really training for anything - truth be told it is a little invigorating.

Back spasms only lasted about 10 mins this morning after I got out of bed and as long as I don't lay down I can breath almost normally today. The new exercises I got Friday are helping.

Great races yesterday everyone - congratulations!

Comments

From auntieem on Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 13:50:40 from 67.182.145.8

Wow, you guys are getting hot weather! I've been to Tuscon in May and it was too hot for my kids then.

Nice run. I know just what you mean about the difficulty slowing back down once you are speeded up. I think it might even be impossible.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 13:50:59 from 71.229.164.25

It sounds like you got a little competitive there, but it sounds like you handled it fine.

I'm going to have to go back and catch up on your blog to find out about this back spasms. That does not sound good.

From Bonnie on Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 13:56:50 from 75.164.32.215

Antie -- yes, and I am really NOT a warm-weather person. I have friends who would LOVE this stuff. Me? I love drizzly cold stuff myself. But, the sun is nice (well, the "light"). Actually, I think that Denver has the perfect weather ... neither winter or summer is extreme. I still need to read your race report!

Hi Carolyn, just a part of getting old I think. But I have never had anything like this before (not running related) ... ouch, it is my upper/middle back and it hurts so bad ... and it is hard to take a deep breath because it hurts through my chest. Weird.

From Snoqualmie on Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 14:03:42 from 67.171.56.164

Interesting story about that woman. I cannot begin to relate to that kind of unfounded competitiveness (hers I mean). If I saw a woman coming up behind me and I was walking I would *definitely* just keeping walking. Better to be stalking than be stalked, imo. :)

You have been cranking out such great, consistent miles lately! I would love to be running your miles.

From Bonnie on Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 16:31:18 from 75.164.32.215

Sno -- here is the article I referenced earlier, funny read:

http://petemagill.blogspot.com/2009/06/morning-read-embrace-injury-you-know.html

From MichelleL on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 00:24:02 from 71.35.250.200

You are so naughty. I love it. "I passed her for her own good." I hope she didn't end up passing out into a bunch of cacti or other prickly flora. Did you look back and see how she was doing later?

From Bonnie on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 10:33:43 from 75.164.32.215

he he he he ... yes, Michelle it was naughty. I hope I will remember this story the next time I get passed! I never saw her, she was breathing pretty hard when I passed her, I said, "good morning" (but she had headphones on so I don't know if she heard me). I heard her behind me for a while and then she was gone and I never saw her again. I am hoping she was just finished with her run ... (I did not see her lying in any cactus on my way back). It is really hot here, I am tired of it ... sigh. I am sure you remember what it is like.

How are you doing?

From MichelleL on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 10:43:49 from 71.35.250.200

I am walking so that is a victory in itself. I do have a pain-induced limp, but I am determined to walk even through pain. :) :) :) :) :) :) :/

From april27 on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 12:44:50 from 99.188.251.180

Maybe she had a hard time running straight b/c she kept looking back at you! LOL I tend to speed up to when I see other runners...Great miles!

From montelepsy on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 22:56:40 from 64.203.113.50

Back spasms are the worst. Especially if someone makes you laugh.

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